The 'Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~' has surpassed 80,000 visitors and is running through June 28, 2026, at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo.
The 'Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~' opened on March 27, 2026, at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo. The exhibition uses 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens to bring Edo- and Meiji-period yokai art to life. By June 8, it had exceeded 80,000 visitors, and a commemorative ceremony was held for the milestone.
The exhibition is produced by Hitohata and runs through June 28, 2026. No further extensions or additional venues have been announced in the available stories. The event has drawn sustained public interest as a cultural attraction blending historical yokai imagery with immersive digital technology.
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Happinet will exhibit three titles for trial play at the indie game exhibition Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026. The adventure game 'Tokyo Stories', developed by Dricom, uses pixel art and 3D visuals and is set in a deserted Tokyo. Also playable are the RPG 'Artis Impact' and the action ADV 'Mononoke no Kuni'. 'Artis Impact' launches on Switch on September 17, 2026, while 'Mononoke no Kuni' is planned for Steam in 2027.
qureate opened its own online shop on July 9, 2026, to commemorate surpassing 100 original heroines with the release of Tokyo Valkyries. The first products are Tokyo Valkyries merchandise including acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, panels, and tapestries. A purchase campaign offers special cards based on order amount through July 31.
Rapper SEEDA's hip-hop media YouTube channel NEET Tokyo was restored on July 7 after being temporarily deleted on June 28 due to unauthorized third-party access. The channel, which has 433,000 subscribers, posted a new interview video with artist ksr:3 on the same day as the restoration.
Tokyopop announced five new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday, including omnibus editions of How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, a Hololive comic, and three other titles spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy.
Details have been released for the limited merchandise and exhibition areas at the Tokyo venue of "Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo," an interactive event that was a hit in South Korea. The exhibition, planned by South Korean creative company d'strict, features nine Sanrio characters in a hotel-themed space with room tours, a check-in lobby, a garden party, a ballroom, and a beach area. Limited merchandise includes plushies, keychains, luggage tags, magnets, fans, air fresheners, key rings, and badges, priced from 550 yen to 5,940 yen. The event runs from July 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027, at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo.
The third 'TOKYO MER' film, 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis', has released a new poster and trailer. Nagisa Saito joins the cast as Kotori Wakaba, a part-time worker caught in a tunnel accident during a massive earthquake beneath Tokyo. The film opens nationwide on August 21, with IMAX screenings at 62 theaters.
Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
The cast and synopsis for the theatrical film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis' have been revealed. The film, starring Ryohei Suzuki, is set for a nationwide release on August 21. The story follows the emergency medical team as they face a massive earthquake in Tokyo, with new members and returning characters.
Bandai Spirits announced S.H.MonsterArts figures of Godzilla (2003) and Type-3 Kiryu from the 2003 film Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS. The Godzilla figure, sculpted by Yuji Sakai, stands 155mm tall and releases in December 2026 for 12,100 yen. The Type-3 Kiryu figure, which can swap between Heavy Armed and High Mobility types, uses die-cast parts and releases in January 2027 for 19,800 yen. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026.
The largest-ever BL real event, Boys Love Tokyo 2026, ran June 27-28 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It featured nine experiential exhibitions, a BL Shrine with fortune slips and votive tablets, 81 newly drawn character panels, a kink chart diagnosis, a pop-up cafe, merchandise sales, and stages with authors and voice actors.
Daichi Watanabe, Daichi Asai, and Shunsuke Kazama have been cast in the drama "Tokyo middle 30," a Japanese remake of the Chinese drama "Nothing But Thirty." The series stars Riisa Naka, Non, and Mai Fukagawa as three women whose lives intersect again after growing apart. The new cast members play the men who influence their stories. The drama premieres July 22.
Qureate released a promotional video for its deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie on June 26, 2026. The game launches July 9 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for 2,980 yen. Players build decks and pull out evil swords to empower characters. Pre-orders for the Switch version are open with a 10% discount.
A new event called TOKYO ANIME NEXT will run from October 30 to November 2, 2026, at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL and other venues in Ikebukuro. It will feature screenings, exhibitions, workshops, symposiums, and stage events. The final day includes an orchestral performance, and the finale will announce plans for a larger 2027 event.
The third theatrical film in the TOKYO MER series, "TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - CAPITAL CRISIS," has added three returning cast members. Shinya Kote and Fonchi will reprise their roles as Jiro Fuyuki and Hoang Lan Minh, respectively, now assigned to Hakata MER. Atsushi Ito returns as Tatsuya Aoto, who appears as the second doctor of Sendai MER. The film, starring Ryohei Suzuki as lead doctor Kohta Kitami, follows the TOKYO MER team as they respond to a direct earthquake beneath Tokyo. Kote's character Fuyuki, formerly the vice-chief of TOKYO MER, is an anesthesiologist leading Hakata MER alongside Minh, a Vietnamese nurse. Ito's character Aoto, who first appeared in the 2023 SP drama "Sumidagawa Mission," was originally a bureaucrat who retrained as a doctor. The film is set for release on August 21, 2026, directed by Aya Matsuki with a script by Tsutomu Kuroiwa. Production is by Daiei Television, distributed by Toho. Additional cast includes Kento Kaku, Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Kenjiro Tsuda, and others.
Tokyo Hammock announced the smartphone game Chrono Restaurant: In Search of Memories' Recipes will release June 23 on iOS and Android. The free-to-play simulation game features over 600 dishes and tasks players with managing a restaurant transported to another world to satisfy six princes.
Qureate revealed the main visual and three new characters for the deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyries on June 18. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version began the same day on the eShop. The game launches July 9 on Switch and PC for 2,980 yen.
Qureate has revealed three new companions for its upcoming deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie, launching July 9 on Nintendo Switch and Steam. The characters include a two-faced maid, a controversial former pro gamer streamer, and a doctor with maternal healing. Pre-orders opened June 18 with a 10% discount.
Y's Holdings will hold TOKYO Bon Dance × STEAM FESTIVAL 2026 at Ueno Onshi Park on June 26-27, 2026. The event combines Bon Odori with DJ, VJ, music production, and crafting experiences for elementary and junior high school students. Performers include DJ KOO (TRF), DJ Oasis, ZEN-LA-ROCK, and Guinness World Record-holding elementary school student DJ RINOKA.
Mai Fukagawa has been cast in the Fuji TV drama Tokyo Middle 30, a Japanese remake of the Chinese series Nothing But Thirty. She plays Kaoruko Nagano, an elementary school teacher struggling with her relationship and life plans at age 35. The drama stars Riisa Naka and Non as the other two protagonists, and all three actresses are working together for the first time. The series begins July 22.
The Tokyo Revengers anime will premiere its fourth season, War of the Three Titans Arc, on October 2. The release was announced alongside a third trailer that streams on Disney+ worldwide excluding China. The arc adapts the final part of Ken Wakui's manga, described in press materials as the 'final revenge.' Maki Kodaira directs the season at LIDEN FILMS, replacing previous director Koichi Hatsumi who now oversees scripts. New cast additions include Mariya Ise as Senju Kawaragi. The arc will air on MBS, TBS, and other Japanese channels. For global audiences, Disney+ holds the streaming rights. The studio also confirmed cast appearances at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 4, with Yuki Shin, Yuu Hayashi, and Masaya Fukunishi, and at AnimagiC in Germany on August 1 featuring Sho Karino. A sequel to the Dowa Revengers miniature anime, titled Dowa Revengers Petit, was also announced.
Non has been cast as one of the lead roles in the Fuji TV drama "Tokyo Middle 30," marking her first regular role on the network in 14 years since "The Locked Room" (2012). The series, a Japanese remake of the Chinese drama "Nothing But Thirty," follows three women from local cities who moved to Tokyo and now face the gap between their dreams and reality as they approach age 35. Non plays Haruka Yamaji, nicknamed Harukyan, the second protagonist and best friend to Riisa Naka's character Maki. Haruka moved to Tokyo to become a musician but now works as an apparel store manager, is single, and begins a romance with a high-spec older man who visits her store. The drama is scripted by Ayako Kitagawa, whose credits include "Laid-Back Camp" and the live-action "Oshi no Ko." It premieres July 22 on Fuji TV, airing Wednesdays at 22:00. The third lead, an elementary school teacher named Kaoruko, has yet to be announced. Non and Naka are co-starring for the first time. Non said she was drawn to the script and described her character as carefree and impulsive but lovable. Producer Ue Shikanai praised Non as a "wonderful mid-30s adult woman" whose acting shows she loves the role.
Qureate announced a July 9 release date for Tokyo Valkyrie, a deck-building roguelite for Nintendo Switch and Steam priced at 2,980 yen. The game follows college students who fight an otherworldly threat in Tokyo by night. The CERO D rating indicates content suitable for ages 17 and up.
Riisa Naka will lead the Fuji TV drama series Tokyo Middle 30, premiering July 22. It is a Japanese original remake of the Chinese hit Nothing But Thirty, following three women in their mid-30s navigating love, work, and family in Tokyo. This is Naka's first lead role in a Fuji TV series and her first appearance on the network in 12 years.
Four cast members of Tokyo Revengers appeared at the Pony Canyon booth stage at AnimeJapan 2026 for a 50-minute segment. They discussed the series, the upcoming Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, and revealed a new promotional video, a mini anime series, and a duet EP. The cast also played a capsule-machine talk game.
YUSVOX-produced 6-member idol group First Playlist will perform at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026 on July 31, 2026, just six months after their debut on January 28, 2026. The festival, held from July 31 to August 2 in the Odaiba-Aomi area, is the world's largest idol festival, attracting around 85,000 attendees in its previous edition.
Hitohata's "Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~" has exceeded 80,000 visitors since opening March 27, 2026. A commemorative ceremony was held for the milestone. The exhibition, running through June 28 at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo, uses 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens to bring Edo- and Meiji-period yokai art to life.
Actor Sota Fukushi shared behind-the-scenes photos from the film 'TOKYO BURST: Crime City' on Instagram, showing a heavily built-up physique that left fans saying they did not recognize him. Fukushi gained weight and changed his look to play the leader of a vicious criminal organization in the Japanese adaptation of the Korean 'Crime City' series.
HuneX announced the PC and Nintendo Switch version of Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss will launch on October 29, 2026. The port of the 2015 PSP otome game features a new key visual by Karu and high-quality stills. The Switch limited edition includes a short story booklet, a miniature folding screen, and a three-sided case.
The organizers of Boys Love Tokyo 2026, a two-day BL event at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on June 27-28, 2026, have announced the third wave of commemorative goods. The new lineup centers on "replica original art" prints: high-definition reproductions of newly drawn illustrations from participating artists, each including a replica of the creator's signature. A total of 38 prints will be available. The announcement also covers purchase bonuses and entry gifts. Shoppers who spend at least 5,000 yen on event goods will receive a random pack of three "pashakore" cards (40 types total). Every attendee will get a branded shopping bag featuring the event's official mascot character. The event is produced by Animate, Chuo Shoten, and Movic, and features over 40 artists contributing to exhibitions, autograph sessions, talk shows, and a cafe area. The full exhibition layout is expected to be revealed soon.
The cast and director of 'TOKYO BURST - Crime City -' gathered at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku in Tokyo on May 29 for the film's opening day stage greeting. Koshi Mizukami, who plays rookie detective Shiro Aiba, expressed strong interest in a sequel, joking that he would grow his character's afro hairstyle five centimeters longer and use dirtier language. Yunho (TVXQ), making his first appearance in a Japanese film as Korean detective Choi Si-woo, called the movie 'amazing' and urged audiences to spread the word. Sota Fukushi, who plays crime boss Renji Murata, revealed he gained 15 kilograms and did push-ups in front of 300 extras in Kabukicho to build his villainous physique. Director Eiji Uchida reportedly warned Fukushi that his eyes were 'shining too brightly.' The film is a Japanese original story that expands the universe of the Korean 'The Outlaws' series starring Ma Dong-seok. It follows Aiba and Choi Si-woo as they team up to pursue an internationally wanted criminal organization hiding in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. The theme song is THE RAMPAGE's 'BLACK TOKYO.' The film is now showing nationwide.
Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.
A making-of video for the film "TOKYO BURST-犯罪都市-" has been released on YouTube, showing behind-the-scenes footage including wire action between lead actor Koji Mizukami and villain actor Sota Fukushi. The film is a Japanese original story set in the universe of the Korean "Crime City" series produced by and starring Ma Dong-seok. Directed by Eiji Uchida, the movie follows rookie detective Aiba Shiro (Mizukami) and Korean police detective Choi Si-woo (Yunho from TVXQ) as they pursue an international crime syndicate in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. Fukushi plays the syndicate boss Murata Renji, with Eom Gi-jun as his right-hand man Kim Hoon. In the video, Mizukami describes his character as someone who moves instinctively, while Uchida compares Aiba's headbutt ability favorably to Ma Dong-seok's. Yunho, making his Japanese film debut, discusses the importance of motivation behind action scenes. The film opens May 29 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and nationwide. First-run attendees will receive an original postcard from May 29 to June 4, while supplies last.
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the Japanese film director and special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, the live-action Attack on Titan film, and his own cult horror films such as Tokyo Gore Police, died on Monday at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.
Donuts announced that the Tokyo 7th Sisters idol raising smartphone game will end service on August 12, 2026, after 12 years. The main story concludes with the Stella MiNE group's arc. An offline version preserving story, music, and cards is in development, and the franchise will continue concerts and merchandise.