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A LEGO set that recreates the original Game Boy at nearly life size is on sale during Amazon Prime Day 2026. The 421-piece set includes brick-built cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a lenticular screen that can display different game scenes, and a display stand. The set is priced at 7,560 yen, an 8% discount from its regular 8,218 yen.
ASCII.jp is running a series of Amazon Prime Day 2026 recommendations for Steam games, with several titles discounted through July 13. Three notable deals include Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Top Gun: Maverick Ultimate Edition at 79 percent off, dropping from 12,650 yen to 2,657 yen. The edition includes the main game, Season Pass with three additional missions and aircraft, and a Top Gun aircraft set. Firaxis Games' Sid Meier's Civilization VII is half off at 4,400 yen, down from 8,800 yen. The latest installment divides campaigns into three eras and allows separate selection of leaders and civilizations. Bandai Namco's Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is also 79 percent off at 1,317 yen, reduced from 6,270 yen. The definitive edition features upgraded graphics, additional playable characters, and scenarios not in the original Xbox 360 version. All three deals are available on Steam during the Prime Day event.
The TV anime World Is Dancing has released advance cuts and the ending video for episode 3, and announced Yuusuke Kobayashi will join the cast as Shin'emon, a bodyguard. The episode, titled 'You Have Your Own Good Points,' sees the Kanze troupe perform at a historic festival. The ED theme 'Namae no Nai Hana' by hockrockb is also out. A collaboration event with the Kanze Noh Theater is scheduled for late July.
Colopl is running a collaboration between the smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis and the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance from July 13 to August 3, 2026. The event includes an original episode supervised by series creator Masaki Tsuzuki, free playable characters Shiina Kuse and Nanoha Takamachi, free costumes, and various scouts. A Twitter campaign offers autographed shikishi boards.
A new feature from Anime News Network examines the history of Noh, Japan's oldest performing art, which began in the 14th century Muromachi period. The article explains the use of masks, costumes, and choreography, and connects the art form to the current anime The World Is Dancing, which centers on the historical playwright Zeami Motokiyo.
GU will re-release five graphic T-shirt designs from its JoJo's Bizarre Adventure collaboration at stores nationwide from July 17. The shirts feature characters from Parts 3, 5, and 7: Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum, DIO, Giorno Giovanna, Johnny Joestar, and Gyro Zeppeli. Prices are 1,490 yen each, sizes XS to 3XL, with some sizes online only.
Bandai Spirits will release two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prize items on sequential days. A clear figure of Iggy from Stardust Crusaders (Part 3) arrives July 14 in two types. A ceramic plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind (Part 5) follows July 16; the plate features character motifs, and the cutlery rest comes in 'To Be Continued' and 'Coco Jumbo' designs.
The summer 2026 anime Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Chōso Torikae-den~ premiered on July 12 on TV Tokyo. Based on Saki Nakamura's light novel, the series follows two girls in a Chinese-style palace who swap bodies. Animation studio Doga Kobo handles production, with Manaka Iwami and Natsumi Kawada as dual leads. Singer milet performs the opening theme.
J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's manga Kizuguchi to Hōtai, set to debut in January 2027. The romantic comedy follows Riyo Washizu, daughter of a yakuza leader, and her caretaker Gō Kiritani, who discovers Riyo's unusual fetish for seeing strong people vulnerable. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's Animazing!!! block. Miyuki Ishida directs, with scripts by Susumu Yamakawa and character designs by Natsuki Ōyama. The manga launched on Kodansha's Comic Days app in August 2024.
Pixiv and Shibuya Future Design have opened the Good Manner Creative Award, a contest for illustrations and characters addressing Shibuya's littering and customer harassment issues. The grand prize includes 50,000 yen and 24 Coca-Cola bottles. Rapper and activist Zeebra is among the judges. Winning works will be displayed on Shibuya's large screens and at Shibuya Art Festival 2026.
KRAFTON released 'Ascend to Zero' on July 13, developed by Flyway Games. The time-stopping roguelike action game is available on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox/PC Game Pass support. Players fight a mechanical army using a time stop ability, with a 30-second mission time limit that can be extended by defeating bosses. A launch sale on Steam offers 20% off until July 28, and a Twitch Drops campaign runs from July 14 to 26.
Indie developer Atelier Breezen released an announcement trailer for Azure Infinity, a turn-based strategy RPG set in 2038. Players join a secret mercenary organization, pilot giant humanoid weapons called RAIV, and complete missions on hex-grid maps. The game features a part destruction system, customizable movement types, and supports Japanese, English, and Chinese languages. It is in development for PC via Steam.
Kodansha released the gravure mook 'FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Summer' on July 13, featuring talent and YouTuber Shinonome Umi on the cover and opening pages. The issue includes 30 pages of new photos of Umi, a selection of gravure photos from other talents including voice actress Kanon Shizaki, and a 100-minute making DVD. The mook is priced at 1,300 yen.
RocketWerkz, the studio led by DayZ creator Dean Hall, has released the first in-game teaser and a free pre-alpha build of its space flight simulator Kitten Space Agency. The game features former Kerbal Space Program leads and a former space flight controller, uses a no-loading-screen solar system, and is free-to-play with optional donations. Over $200,000 has been raised from the community.
Sunny Side Up will release the Happy Kuji 'Zootopia' 10th Anniversary lottery on August 1, 2026. The no-loser lottery features prizes including an A-prize figure recreating the Nick and Judy selfie pose from the Zootopia 2 promotional video, a B-prize figure collection of nine characters, and a Last-prize memorial figure of Nick and Judy in police uniforms. Other prizes include plush mascots, postcard books, and card sets. The lottery will be available at Seven-Eleven, Ito Yokado, and Youme Town.
Nexon announced on July 13 that the remastered FPS Sudden Attack: Zero Point will begin early access on Steam on July 30, 2026. The game is a free-to-play remaster of the original Sudden Attack, which debuted in South Korea in 2005 and later in Japan. It retains the original's high-speed combat and classic bomb defusal and team deathmatch modes while overhauling visuals with a new engine. At launch, early access will include 13 main weapons, 4 sub-weapons, over 200 main weapon-specific parts, 36 shared parts, character skins, and 10 characters. Two maps for close-quarters battle, four maps for bomb defusal mode, and bot team deathmatch are available. A Black Market allows players to trade items. Nexon also released a 2026 roadmap: content will roll out through a pre-season followed by Seasons 1 to 3, adding clan systems, new weapons, and maps. The Vampire mode, a fan favorite from the original, is planned for Season 2. A final closed beta test ran from July 9 to 13.
A special talk video for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' features Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE, who wrote the theme song 'Brand New.' Holland nearly spoils a scene inspired by the song before Zendaya and Batalon stop him. The band is invited to the Los Angeles world premiere.
Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero, on Kadokawa's KadoComi platform on Friday. Kōjirō Taniguchi from Sunrise is credited with the scenario.
The Visual Effects Society will posthumously induct Godzilla director Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka into its Hall of Fame at the 2026 VES Honors Celebration on September 4 in Los Angeles. Honda directed the 1954 Godzilla and eight total films in the series, while Tanaka produced the original and many Akira Kurosawa films.
A new original anime short for Mob Psycho 100 was released on July 12, 2026, to celebrate the franchise's 10th anniversary. The short debuted at the "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" held at Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. It is now streaming online with English subtitles. The story is set at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office and features Reigen Arataka, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Dimple, and Tome Kurata. Yuzuru Tachikawa directed, wrote, storyboarded, and served as technical director for the short. Yoshimichi Kameda, the original anime's character designer, worked as animation director and also drew a commemorative illustration. Kameda noted that nearly all of the original production team reunited to produce the short. The first season of the Mob Psycho 100 anime premiered in July 2016, and the franchise has been marking its 10th anniversary throughout the year, starting with projects on Mob's birthday, May 12. The series is based on the manga by ONE and was produced by Studio Bones.
Darkroom, a streaming service specializing in independent and cult classic content, has added several classic anime titles to its library, including the 1983 film Crusher Joe and its OVAs, Simoun, and Haré+Guu Deluxe. The additions expand the platform's catalog of older, less mainstream anime.
Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH released a new trailer for the Sekiro: No Defeat anime adaptation and began ticket presales in Japan. The series premieres in Japanese theaters on September 4 for a three-week run, with a worldwide Crunchyroll stream planned later in 2026.
The synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 2 of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance have been released. The episode, titled "United Nations Investigation Organization EXCEEDS / Demon Hunter," shows Shina Kuse being scouted by Nanoha Takamachi and hearing from EXCEEDS Governor-General Hayate Yagami about "the way to save the world." Meanwhile, a dangerous group called "Demon Hunter" is active in the underworld. The episode airs July 11 on TOKYO MX and BS11.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, its hardware head Tang Tan, and employee Chang Liu, alleging theft of trade secrets related to hardware development. The suit claims OpenAI poached Apple employees and stole confidential files. Apple seeks damages and an order to stop OpenAI from using the secrets.
Wave is reprinting its 1/7 scale figure of Uzaki Yanagi from 'Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω' in a cow-pattern bikini. The pose and expression were designed by original creator Take Sensei. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 19,800 yen, with a scheduled release of December 31, 2026.
The spin-off mini-drama 'Kamen Rider Zetts SERIES OF SISTER'S SUBSTORY Agent Minami' concludes with 'Last Mission' streaming on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club from July 19. An audio commentary for the TV series episode and a new 'Zetts Anime' episode are available now for members.
Passion Republic Games will release the Ultraman Zero collaboration DLC for GigaBash on July 10, 2026 at noon Japan time. The pack includes Ultraman Zero and his rival Ultraman Belial. A developer commentary video details the design process, citing two Zero films as references and noting the technical challenge of implementing the Giga Battle Nizer.
The official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG account released a short video on July 10 in which Joey Wheeler narrates the next episode preview 'Joey Dies' from episode 128 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. Originally narrated by Téa Gardner, the preview is known for its spoiler-heavy content, having shown Téa pleading 'Please, don't die, Joey!' before the title card. In the new video, Wheeler himself delivers the preview, announcing his own crisis with a notably upbeat tone. The video promotes the BEYOND THE BRAVE theme, scheduled for release on July 18, which features cards reminiscent of cards Wheeler has used. Fan reactions in the comments section include 'What is this?', 'What perspective is this?', 'Self-contained', and 'You don't have to say it with such enthusiasm.' The clip is part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Times short video series and marks an official acknowledgment of the infamous preview as a joke.
Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and staff for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life. The same-day dub will premiere on July 11, with Kelly Greenshield and Mauricio Ortiz-Segura among the cast. The anime debuts on Japanese TV and streams on Crunchyroll in multiple regions. LIDEN FILMS handles animation production.
Takara Tomy has opened pre-orders for the third Mobile Police Patlabor and Zoids collaboration model kit, the Fang Griffin, on Amazon Japan. The kit is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings, designed by Hideaki Tenjin and supervised by Patlabor's Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito. It features motorized movement and can convert to a Black Fang Tiger. Release is February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen.
MAGES. will hold the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store from July 31 to August 16 at three locations: AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba Store (the Namba location runs only until August 9). The event follows the series' recurring "swimsuit and wet hair" theme, featuring newly drawn illustrations of five ship girls: Goetz von Berlichingen, Unzen, Owari, New Jersey, and Admiral Nakhimov. The merchandise lineup includes water-repellent BIG tapestries (9,900 yen), full-graphic T-shirts (8,800 yen), BIG acrylic stands (2,860 yen), acrylic coasters (770 yen), acrylic panels (4,950 yen), rubber mats (3,960 yen), trading can badges (495 yen), trading bromide volumes 8 and 9 (550 yen each), trading costume card collections (330 yen), and Charafine Graph (16,500 yen). During the in-store period, customers who spend 3,000 yen or more per transaction receive a random original bromide (five types) on a first-come, first-served basis, with designs varying by store. Online sales begin August 18 at Gamers Online Shop, AmiAmi Online Shop, and other online stores, with MagiGet also planning to accept orders later.
In a Game Spark interview, Studio Seufz discusses the design of Lucky Tower Ultimate, a roguelite built around player experimentation and humor. The developer explains how the game answers "what if" questions, reveals that Pendleton Ward joined their Discord, and outlines plans for quality-of-life updates and community-requested pets.
Pre-orders for the Zoids T-SPARK AZ-17 Ultrasaurus, the AZ-17EX Gravity Cannon for Ultrasaurus, and the AZ-17DX Ultrasaurus Gravity Cannon Spec set are now open at the Takara Tomy Mall. The Gravity Cannon is being released as a product for the first time. The DX set includes bonus micro-figures and a Munbei pilot figure. All items are scheduled for late February 2027.
The upcoming Kamen Rider Zetts film has released the character visual and a character movie for Kumon Soma, played by M!LK member Sono Shunta. Soma is a cold strategist who transforms into Kamen Rider Mugen, a dark rider aiming to turn reality into a daydream world. The film opens July 24 as a double feature with Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity.
Sega announced a new prize figure of Rem from Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- as part of its Yumemirize brand. The figure depicts Rem wearing a giant panda hat and a mandarin dress-style outfit. It will be available as a crane game prize at amusement facilities across Japan starting July 17, 2026. The figure stands approximately 11 cm tall.
TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.
At Anime Expo 2026, a panel of veteran creators including Ryōsuke Takahashi and Tōru Yoshida discussed the history of mecha anime and the influence of Moriyasu Taniguchi. The panel also touched on the upcoming ZAN project by Yoshitaka Amano. Takahashi shared memories of working with Osamu Tezuka during the 1980s 'Golden Age' and warned against overwork.
The live-action film Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, based on the final installment of Young-man Hur's Tazza manhwa, will open in South Korea in September. Director Kook-hee Choi's crime thriller stars Yo-han Byun and Jae-won Noh as former friends turned rivals on the international poker circuit. Ayaka Miyoshi co-stars. A teaser poster and trailer debuted this week.
A Kindle sale on Gundam manga is underway, offering 50% off and up to half the purchase price returned as points. The sale includes 46 titles spanning the franchise's history, from 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin' to 'Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Pulitzer.' The sale may end without notice.
Prime 1 Studio has announced a 1/4 scale statue of B, the protagonist of Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt's comic BRZRKR. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026, with a release window of December 2027 to March 2028. The statue is available in standard, DX, and DX Bonus versions, priced at 256,190 yen and 306,790 yen respectively.
KADOKAWA and ABEMA announced the "KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection" project on July 10, offering free streaming of 10 anime titles that are celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The project includes two types of streaming: dedicated ABEMA channels for some titles and free marathon streams for others. Five titles will receive dedicated channels: Steins;Gate (15th anniversary, channel from July 11), Re:Zero (10th, from August 8), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (20th), Konosuba (10th), and Bungo Stray Dogs (10th), with channels opening sequentially. The Steins;Gate channel will stream all 24 TV episodes, the movie "STEINS;GATE: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu," all 24 episodes of Steins;Gate 0, and two special episodes (#23β and #25) streaming for the first time on ABEMA, available free for two weeks after airing. The other five titles-Zero no Tsukaima (20th), Aria the Scarlet Ammo (15th), Haganai (15th), Joker Game (10th), and Pompo: The Cinéphile (5th)-will receive free marathon streams. A dedicated website for the project has also been launched.
Sunny Side Up will release Happy Kuji "Zootopia" 10th Anniversary on August 1, 2026, at Seven-Eleven, Ito Yokado, and Youme Town. Each play costs 850.30 yen. The A Prize is a Zootopia 2 Selfie Figure of Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps in the pose from the sequel's promotional video, standing approximately 16.6 cm and 16.3 cm tall. The B Prize is a Figure Collection of nine characters including Nick, Judy, Gary, Nibbles, Howbert, Finnick, Clawhauser, Flash, and Gazelle, each in their in-story costumes. The Last Prize is a Nick & Judy Memorial Figure depicting the pair in police uniforms on a base decorated with memorable scenes, measuring 18.7 cm and 16.3 cm. Other prizes include face plush mascots, a postcard book, a card holder and card set with newly drawn designs, an A4 poster collection, a flat pouch, and rubber charms. A multiple purchase bonus offers one of 20 original cards for every four plays at the same store, while supplies last.
Kadokawa has announced that the second cour of the television anime adaptation of Hiromu and raemz's light novel series Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle will debut in October 2026. The news came on July 10, alongside a new promotional video for the upcoming part. The first cour, which aired from October to March, experienced multiple production delays, including a postponed sixth episode and a split broadcast of the final three episodes in spring. The second cour continues the story of the popular high school student Saku Chitose, who is asked to help a withdrawn classmate return to school. The announcement also included a visual for a collaboration event with the real-world setting of Fukui prefecture, scheduled to run from August 21 to November 8. The series is directed by Yuji Tokuno at feel., with Naruhisa Arakawa supervising scripts alongside original author Hiromu. Sumie Kinoshita handles character design, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa composes the music. The voice cast includes Shogo Sakata as Saku Chitose, Manaka Iwami as Yuko Hiiragi, Hina Youmiya as Yua Uchida, and others. Yen Press licenses the English release of the light novel and manga. The second cour's exact premiere date within October has not yet been specified.
The main poster visual, main trailer, and story for V Cinema Next 'Kamen Rider Kabuto: 20th - Heir to the Sky' have been unveiled. The theme song 'NEXT LEVEL Pass the tofu Version' is performed by Yuki Sato, Hidenori Tokuyama, and Kazuki Kato, their first vocal collaboration in 20 years. The film will screen in theaters from November 6, 2026, with a Blu-ray/DVD release on February 10, 2027. An experiential event 'Kamen Rider Kabuto World 20th CAST OFF' will be held starting September 19, 2026.
Publisher Flashlight Games and developer Death Guild have postponed the release of 'The Brave Party Was Annihilated' from July 22, 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2026. The team cited a need for final adjustments to improve overall feel and battle balance. A new demo version is planned to gather user feedback. The game is a roguelite dungeon exploration adventure where players choose one quirky hero to escape a dungeon.
Kadokawa's Comic Newtype began serializing the crossover manga Minuet Zero on July 10, 2026. The story, set after the Gundam Wing war, sees Britannia overwhelm Mobile Suits with Knightmare Frames. Satoshi Ogasawara draws the manga, with scenario by Hirojiro Taniguchi. The project was announced in December 2025 and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing and the 20th of Code Geass.
King Records announced a robot anime orchestral concert for October 24-25 at Tokyo's Nippon Seinenkan Hall, marking the 45th anniversary of the Starchild label. Performers include Maya Ayukawa, Hiroko Moriguchi, Chihiro Yonekura, Yumi Matsuzawa, and angela. The program will feature songs from Mobile Suit Gundam, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, Martian Successor Nadesico, and Fafner in the Azure, with a two-day format and ticket pre-sales starting July 11.
ANYCOLOR announced on July 9 that the Nijisanji unit ChroNoiR, consisting of livers Kanae and Kuzuha, will release a line of 8th anniversary goods on July 17 at 6 PM JST through the Nijisanji Official Store. The lineup includes 13 types of merchandise: acrylic stands, random can badges, random photo-style cards, charm keychains, mini tin can sets, acrylic magnets, canvas boards, glasses, posing plushie clothes, Nijipa pajama pouches, Kukking! mini figures, and produce goods for each member. The Kanae produce set costs 15,000 yen and includes a pancake maker and Roto plushie; the Kuzuha set costs 13,000 yen and includes a parasol and handy fan. A pop-up store, the ChroNoiR 8th ANNIVERSARY POPUP, will run from July 17 to August 5 at LIGHT BOX ATELIER in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, with free admission via lottery. Online purchases of 3,000 yen or more include a random clear coaster bonus (6 types). At the pop-up, venue-exclusive pancake-style baked sweets (3,300 yen) and an original shopper (550 yen) are available, with a random label-style card bonus per 3,000 yen spent. The pop-up also features key visual reproductions, life-size panels, and a smart photo service. Admission lottery applications are open from July 9 6:30 PM to July 11 11:59 PM via official LINE.
Kazuya Kamenashi stars in the period drama 'Zenigata Heiji,' which previously aired on BS8K in March. The drama will have its terrestrial premiere on NHK General TV on August 21. The cast includes Tomoya Oku, Erika Ikuta, Takenori Goto, and Katsumi Takahashi. The script is by Junpei Yamaoka, music by Akio Izutsu, and direction by Keisuke Toyoshima. Kamenashi expressed honor and pressure in taking on the role.