Novel Stella will release a 1/7 scale figure of Xin's original character Stella Black Cat Ver. Pre-orders are open on Amazon.co.jp. The standard edition is listed at 30,250 yen, and a deluxe edition with an original illustration bonus is listed at 33,000 yen. Both editions are painted PVC and ABS figures about 270mm tall including the base, scheduled for release on November 30, 2027.
Kadokawa announced on October 1, 2026 that its Creator Support Program has entered a partnership with XING's Karaoke JOYSOUND for STREAMER. Creators using CSP, whether individuals or corporate-affiliated, will be able to use the karaoke service's higher-tier plans at a special price. Those plans carry a larger song lineup and support monetization. CSP has worked on projects that used the karaoke service before, including December 2025's Challenge to the World's No. 1 Singing Stream Relay and the 2026 regular program Virtual Utajiman. Karaoke JOYSOUND for STREAMER supports singing covers and singing streams on YouTube, Twitch, Niconico Douga, and TikTok LIVE. It gives access to more than 40,000 songs and starts at 3,500 yen including tax for 30 days. CSP launched in March 2022. Its participating channels number more than 780, with cumulative subscribers above 68 million as of March 2026.
Publisher Starry Dome announced The Wandering Earth: The Last Full Moon, a third-person shooter developed by Surgical Scalpels, and released an announcement trailer. The game adapts Liu Cixin's short story The Wandering Earth. Its story is set at the end of the project's first phase, as the United Earth Government moves to use 12 lunar engines to push the Moon out of Earth's orbit. Combat takes place on the lunar surface and in space, and gravity changes how you fight.
During the Nintendo Direct broadcast on September 9, 2026, Imagineer announced a collaboration between its exercise game series Fit Boxing and the sword training simulation Touken Ranbu ONLINE. The new title, Fit Boxing Touken Ranbu -Shutsujin! Exercise Honmaru-, is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players exercise alongside six sword warriors who appear as 3D instructors, including Mikazuki Munechika, Oodachi Yasusada, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga. The game includes a Nito Kenbu Mode that lets players train with two sword warriors at once. Continuing exercise unlocks daily episodes in which players communicate with the characters. The Fit Boxing series has previously released collaboration titles such as Fit Boxing Fist of the North Star and Fit Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku. Touken Ranbu content had appeared in Fit Boxing 2 only as BGM DLC from the anime Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru-, making this the first full collaboration between the two franchises. The announcement was part of the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 showcase.
MARRIAGETOXIN Season 2 has a main visual and a trailer. The sequel is set to premiere in January 2027, with Studio BONES Film returning for animation and Motonobu Hori back as director. The visual returns to the large bridge where Hikaru Gero saved Mei Kinosaki in the first episode, and the composition is meant to emphasize the chemistry between the two as a duo. Hori said production is progressing smoothly and teased developments for Gero and Kinosaki, including a new potential marriage partner for Gero. The first season ran 13 episodes from April 7 to June 30, 2026. Hori attended Anime Expo 2026 with voice actors Haruki Ishiya, who plays Gero, and Shion Wakayama, who plays Kinosaki, and said the enthusiastic overseas audience surprised him. Kimiko Ueno handles series composition and script, and Kohei Tokuoka is character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll streams the anime.
The staff of the Marriage Toxin TV anime's second season revealed a promotional video and key visual on Tuesday. The season will debut in 2027 with returning staff. Motonobu Hori directs at Bones Film with production supervision by BONES. Kimiko Ueno writes and oversees the series scripts. Taisei Iwasaki and Yuma Yamaguchi compose the music. Kōhei Tokuoka returns as chief animation director and character designer. The first season debuted April 7 and aired Tuesdays on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's "Ka-Anival!!" block, with Crunchyroll streaming.
Animate holds a Marriage Toxin fair from October 23 to November 8, 2026, at stores nationwide and the Animate online shop. Customers get one random bonus bromide from eight types of newly drawn retro pop art for every 2,200 yen of related goods. The lineup includes trading can badges, hologram cards, acrylic stands, clear files, memo blocks, die-cut stickers, B2 half-cut tapestries, and die-cut clear plates.
Bandai Namco Filmworks will release the Blu-ray Vol. 1 of the TV anime Marriage Toxin on August 26, 2026. It includes episodes 1 through 7, a bonus disc with a newly recorded radio program, a making video, a side story short movie, and the non-credit opening. Vol. 2 ships October 28. Season 2 is confirmed to begin airing in January 2027.
Persis Play announced Your Cozy Unboxing on August 18 for PC via Steam. The simulation game casts the player as a social media creator who opens mystery boxes, collects items, decorates a room, and posts photos to an in-game SNS to earn revenue. The unboxing process itself is the core gameplay, with tools like knives, lockpicks, and screwdrivers.
KADOKAWA and EXING will run the online streaming event #CSP歌枠バトル Powered by カラオケJOYSOUND for STREAMER from August 12 to August 25, 2026. A total of 84 creators using the CSP program will compete in daily live streams using the JOYSOUND karaoke service's scoring function for the highest score, the Best Singing Award, and a commercial slot at JOYSOUND locations nationwide.
At Anime Expo, MARRIAGETOXIN director Motonobu Hori and Bones Film producer Tatsuya Saito discussed adapting the manga by Jomyaku and Mizuki Yoda. They cited the characters and the series' ambiguous tone as key draws, and detailed the challenge of translating the manga's chaotic panel energy into animation.
Toei Animation established Eterna Animation in 2025 as an in-house production brand for original IP development. Its first production, the short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. Director Takeru Shinozuka, a veteran animator, makes his directorial debut with the film.
Imagineer released Fit Boxing 3 -Your Personal Trainer- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 16, 2026. The upgraded version adds an advanced judgment mode, boost up, camera play, and local communication versus play. The developer discussed the series' history and the new features in an interview with 4Gamer.net.
Gravity Game Arise announced the final 12 titles for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on August 6, 2026, completing the full 32-title lineup. The most notable addition is Chimera Beast, a side-scrolling shooter that never received a commercial release and appears here for the first time. In the game, the player evolves their body by eating enemies, with the evolution path changing based on which prey is consumed. Vol. 1 gains six titles: P-47 ACES, a 1995 shooter featuring real fighter planes; 64th Street, a 1991 belt-scrolling action game set in 1930s Chicago; Best Bout Boxing, a 1990 versus boxing game; Baltrilick, a 1986 sci-fi tank action game; Pinbo, a 1984 video pinball game; and Chameleon, a 1983 fixed-screen action game. Vol. 2 adds Big Run, a 1989 3D racing game; Psychic 5, a 1987 exploration action game; Second Earth Gratia, a 1996 sci-fi shooter; Chimera Beast; Exerizer, a 1987 sequel-like title to Exerion; and Kick Off, a 1988 arcade soccer game. Both volumes are planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with release dates and prices to be announced. A playable demo will be available at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026, where attendees can receive a half-cut sticker.
Imagina released the Switch 2 version of the boxing exercise game today. It adds Camera Play, Share Play Battle for up to four players, Boost Up Mode with a BPM of 200, and Advanced Judgment Mode. A video featuring KENN and Hikaru Midorikawa introduces the new features. The Ensemble Stars!! Pack DLC offers seven BGM tracks and six T-shirts, with a free trial of two songs until August 17.
Imagineer released Fit Boxing 3 -Your Personal Trainer Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 16. The Switch 2 version adds camera play for form checking via USB camera, local wireless multiplayer for up to four players, a boost up mode that increases BPM to 200, and an advance judgment mode for detailed timing and speed evaluation. Owners of the original Switch version can upgrade for 1,100 yen. A special video with KENN and Hikaru Midorikawa was also released.
Imagineer revealed details of a user-participation X campaign for the Fit Boxing 3 Ensemble Stars!! DLC pack. Starting July 16, members of the shuffle unit Butokai will appear as SNS-exclusive instructors on the official Fit Boxing X account. The campaign presents specific in-game menus as missions. Daily lottery gives 10 winners a collaboration package. The DLC includes instrumental BGM of seven songs and six T-shirt designs for 1,320 yen. A free trial pack for two songs is also available until August 17.
Toei Animation's Eterna Animation brand short film FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki will screen at three festivals, including a competition slot at Fantasia IFF for the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation. The film follows character designer Shinano as she encounters her discarded creations. Takeru Shinozuka makes his commercial directorial debut, writing and designing the characters. The short also screens at Indy Shorts Film Festival and RIFFA. Eterna Animation launched this year for Toei's 70th anniversary, focusing on original works.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
The final episode of the Marriage Toxin anime announced a second season set for 2027. The series, which debuted in April 2025, aired on Fuji TV's new Tuesday night block and streamed on Crunchyroll. The announcement came with a promotional video.
A paid add-on for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer will add seven instrumental arrangements of Ensemble Stars!! songs, plus six T-shirt costumes for instructors. The pack costs 1,320 yen and launches July 16. A free trial pack with two songs will also be available from the same day.
Imagineer released the paid DLC "Medarot Greatest Hits" Pack for Fit Boxing 3 on June 25, 2026. The 1,100 yen pack includes five arranged BGM tracks and three T-shirt costumes themed after the Medarot series. The content also works with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Toei Animation's new Eterna Animation brand released a trailer for its short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki. The film follows character designer Shinano as discarded creations from her past appear to her. Takeru Shinozuka directs and writes in his commercial debut. The short is set to debut this year.
Episode 12 of Marriage Toxin wraps up the current arc with a focus on Gero's fight against Dogo. Gero unlocks a new poison power by overdosing, while Kimie rallies Beast Clan members to tame Dogo's chimera form. The review notes the animation is strong but the emotional stakes feel low and the exposition is padded.
Banpresto will release a prize figure of Mei Kinosaki from the TV anime Marriage Toxin as part of its GLITTER & GLAMOURS series. The figure stands approximately 21 cm tall and uses clear parts for the character's gradient hair. It is scheduled to appear in crane games from June 23, 2026.
A collaboration cafe between the TV anime "Marriage Toxin" and Share CAFE will run from June 12 to June 28, 2026, at three locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The theme is "Rooftop," with new illustrations of Gero and Kinosaki in refreshing outfits. The menu includes seven drinks and seven sandwiches, each with a bonus item. Original goods will be sold in-store and online via Anique Shop. Visits require a free web reservation.
Episode 9 of Marriage Toxin shifts focus from Kimie to a battle on the Beast Clan's island, where Gero faces the Bird Master, an assassin whose gimmick involves playing baseball while flying on birds. The episode leans into the absurdity of its fights, producing strong visual gags and a genuinely hilarious antagonist, though the series' internal logic continues to waver.
Anime Feminist reviewed the premiere of Marriage Toxin, an anime about an elite assassin who decides to pursue marriage to avoid pressuring his lesbian sister into family obligations. The episode introduces Hikaru Hero, a skilled killer who also enjoys DIY candy kits and is deeply uncomfortable with romance. He meets Mei Kinosaki, a marriage swindler who becomes his ally in finding a partner. The review highlights the dynamic between Hikaru and Mei, noting that Mei's gender presentation is layered and that Hikaru's awkwardness around romance avoids transphobic jokes. The fight scenes are described as intense, and the setup positions Mei as the only person who might tolerate Hikaru's idiosyncrasies. The reviewer expresses strong investment in the story and anticipation for future episodes.
Episode 8 of Marriage Toxin returns to its usual formula after last week's wedding detour, introducing Kimie, a bachelorette from a branch of the Beast Clan assassin family. Kimie makes the strongest first impression of any heroine so far, with her aggressive fandom for Gero and her low status in the assassin hierarchy adding both comedy and worldbuilding. The episode also introduces a mystery hitman targeting pro assassins.
The MARRIAGETOXIN anime has entered its Beast Tamer arc with the release of episode 8 on May 26, 2026. To mark the new story phase, the production revealed a key visual by character designer and chief animation director Kohei Tokuoka, along with two new cast members. Kazuyuki Okitsu joins as Toshiro Dogo, and Ayaka Suwa voices Byakko. The arc sees protagonist Hikaru Gero facing a Beast Master to save Kimie Arashiyama, following earlier encounters with a Water Master and a Sound Master. Motonobu Hori directs the series at studio bones film, with series composition by Kimiko Ueno and music by Taisei Iwasaki and yuma yamaguchi. Crunchyroll streams new episodes weekly. The anime premiered on April 3, 2026, and is based on the manga by Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda, serialized in Shonen Jump+ since 2022.
Voice actor Alex Horn has joined the English dub of the television anime Marriage Toxin. Horn announced the role on social media on May 12, 2026, confirming he plays Genya Naruko, a sound master. The episode featuring the character is now streaming on Crunchyroll. The dub is directed by Leeo George, with scripts adapted by Clayton Browning. The series premiered on April 7, 2026, as part of the Ka-Anival!! programming block. Crunchyroll is streaming the show and producing the English version. The anime adapts the manga by Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda, which has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ since 2022 and collected into twelve volumes. Viz Media publishes the print edition in English. The Japanese cast includes Haruki Ishiya as Hikaru Gero, Shion Wakayama as Mei Kinosaki, and Soma Saito as Genya Naruko. The previously announced English cast features Ethan Gallardo as Hikaru, Brittney Karbowski as Mei, and Taylor Murphy as Akari. Motonobu Hori directs the series at studio Bones Film, with series composition by Kimiko Ueno and character designs by Kohei Tokuoka.