Oct 15
MissionTime's VTuber agency REPLAY LIVE will run a limited-time event, Replay Halloween -2026-, built around 16 affiliated talents. Sales open October 15 on the Replay BOOTH store with ten kinds of Halloween goods sets, connectable garlands, and sixteen can badge designs. A made-to-order all-members mini wall hanging is also offered. On October 31 only, an original voice drama, Who Stole the Candy!?, goes on sale.
Oct 13
ANYCOLOR will open sales for the "NIJISANJI Replay Mode Type:Ibrahim&Ex Albio" merchandise line on the NIJISANJI Official Store on October 14, 2026 at 19:00 JST. The lineup holds 11 item types tied to the Nijisanji livers Ibrahim and Ex Albio, from a 350 yen random photo-style card to a 9,500 yen hoodie and a 4,800 yen jewelry case. A purchase of 3,000 yen or more earns one random bonus card from a six-type set, capped at 20 bonus items per order. Most items are limited to five per person per order, while the random photo-style card and foil-stamped can badge set are capped at 40. Shipping is scheduled to begin in late October 2026, and the goods sit under the NIJISANJI Mode Select special page.
Sep 9
SquarePlay Games released Monk Took Book on Steam on September 4. Players sort books as apprentice monks in a medieval monastery library, with support for up to four players. Night brings undead, thieves, rats, and fires that require combat. All 98 user reviews are positive, earning a Very Positive rating. The game is 10 percent off at 1035 yen until September 18.
Aug 8
The July 31, 2026 Amazon Kindle Manga Best Seller Ranking is led by Ramen Revisited Volume 15, with The Apothecary Diaries Volume 17 and Villainess Level 99 Volume 6 also popular. Pre-orders for upcoming volumes, including Isekai Izakaya Nobu Volume 22, dominate the list. The ranking reflects recent releases and sale items as of 5:00 PM on July 31.
Jun 18
At NDC26, Nexon Korea's Oh Se-hyun detailed the Replay open license project, which revives dormant IPs from 20 years ago. The project prioritizes surviving fan communities over old game assets, using AI to lower the cost of code analysis and asset organization. Partners are selected per IP to rebuild a core experience before expanding into a franchise.