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A Kingdom of Quartz's BOMHAT Launches New Manga Series
Jun 10, 21:34 manga
Coquette ballet manga debuts on Thursday ― Kodansha's Comic Days platform announced on Wednesday that BOMHAT will launch a new series titled Coquette on the platform on Thursday at noon (Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. EDT).The series follows struggling ballerina Cosette, who can't reach the level of a soloist despite devoting her life to training. One day, an influencer named Laura enrolls in her ballet sch...
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Omamori Himari Manga Gets Special 1-Shot for 20th Anniversary
Jun 10, 19:00 manga
Manga ran in 2006-2013, inspired 2010 TV anime ― The July issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine published Milan Matra's special 24-page one-shot of his Omamori Himari manga on Tuesday. The one-shot commemorates the manga's 20th anniversary.＿＿＿◣＿＿＿＿＿◢＿＿＿⁰ 🐾20周年特別企画🐾⁰ 「おまもりひまり」 一号限りの大復活！＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿✛「あの頃」再来！特別読切24P掲載！✛ 的良みらん描き下ろし付録特製ミニ色紙💞明日発売のドラゴンエイジ7月号を要チェック✅ pic.twitter.com/5EhV5WG4Vs— ...
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Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha Manga Enters Last Arc
Jun 10, 18:00
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Manga launched in November 2025 ― The 31st chapter of Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha ( Gachankee ) manga revealed on Tuesday that the manga is entering its last arc in the next chapter on June 16. Shueisha's Manga Plus service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Jikkai High, with a low academic score of just nine, is a bottom-tier school where delinquents from all over ...
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Stupid Never Dies Action Game Debuts in Fall
Jun 10, 16:30 games
Hiroyuki Kobayashi's GPTrack50 studio develops game for PS5, PC ― Osaka-based game development studio GPTrack50 revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday its Stupid Never Dies action game will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026. The company describes the game: Julia has frozen to death. Monsters roam the streets. How did the world end up like this…? Davy, the timid zombie protagonist...
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Over Requiemz Otome Game's Trailer Previews Opening Song
Jun 10, 16:00 games
Game launches on Switch in West on August 20 ― Aksys Games began streaming a new trailer for Idea Factory and Kogado Studio's OVER REQUIEMZ , an otome game based on The Wizard of Oz , on Tuesday. The trailer previews the game's opening theme song "Muted Expectations" by Hisano. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch in the West on August 20.Aksys Games describes the story:In a dark reimagining of the...
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Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Launches Demo for Switch, Switch 2
Jun 10, 15:30 games
Switch, Switch 2 release launches on July 10 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed via a trailer on Wednesday a playable demo for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release of its Digimon Story Time Stranger game. In the video, Terriermon Assistant introduces the demo, which is available on the NIntendo eShop now. The game will launch for Switch and Switch 2 on July 10. The Switch 2 version f...
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Hiroto Ōishi Launches Akutoku no Rakuen Manga
Jun 10, 15:00 manga
Manga about guy tricked to join scam organization launches on June 19 ― This year's 28th issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine revealed on Thursday that Hiroto Ōishi will launch a new manga titled Akutoku no Rakuen (Immoral Paradise) in the magazine's next issue on June 19. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga's story centers on Tatashi, a guy who is tricked by a part time job swindle a...
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Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Unveils New 'Battle of the Strongest' Trailer
Jun 10, 14:30 games
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on August 28 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed on Wednesday a new trailer titled "Battle of the Strongest" for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters , a new soccer game based on Yōichi Takahashi's Captain Tsubasa manga. The game will launch on August 28 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.Pre-orders for the game ...
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Beast of Reincarnation Game Reveals Voice Cast
Jun 10, 14:00 games
Yui Ishikawa leads cast of August 4 game ― Game Freak ( Pokémon ) unveiled in a developer interview during the "PC Gaming Show 2026" livestream on Sunday the voice cast for its Beast of Reincarnation game. Yui Ishikawa portrays the protagonist Emma. Other cast members include Miyuki Satou, Akio Ōtsuka, Sumire Morohoshi, Yū Kobayashi, Akira Ishida, Satoshi Mikami, Rina Satōh and Tetsuo Kanao. The game...
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27th Detective Conan Film Screens at Anime Expo
Jun 10, 13:00 anime
Film opened in April 2024, became highest-grossing film in Japan in that year & for franchise ― TMS Entertainment announced on its Bluesky account on Tuesday that it will screen the Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram ( Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube ) anime film at Anime Expo. The film will screen at room 403AB on July 4 at 2:45 p.m.TMS Entertainment describes the film:The On...
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Drecom, Manga Box Launch New Label with 4 Titles
Jun 10, 12:00 manga
Dre Box label to focus on fantasy, isekai titles ― Japanese video game developer Drecom announced on Saturday that it is partnering with manga platform Manga Box to launch a new manga label called "Dre Box," which will focus on fantasy and isekai titles. The label will adapt Drecom's original novels into manga to expand into the digital manga market for the company. The line-up of launch titles inclu...
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The Arena Studio to Develop Adaptations of Fatal Fury, The Art of Fighting Games
Jun 10, 11:00
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Live-action films, webtoon, animated series of "South Town Saga" planned ― Entertainment news website The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that The Arena production studio (formerly known as Arena SNK) is developing the "South Town Saga," a series of media adaptations based on SNK's Fatal Fury and The Art of Fighting game franchises. The planned adaptations include live-action films, a webtoon, ...
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Splatoon Raiders Game Introduces Mechanics in New Trailer
Jun 10, 08:07 games
Game launches for Switch 2 on July 23 ― Nintendo presented a new trailer for Splatoon Raiders , a new single-player spinoff game in its Splatoon series, during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch on July 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.Tthree new amiibo based on members of in-series band Deep Cut - Frye, Shiver and Big Man - who are in the game as swashbuckling musicians, will sh...
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New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Kazuya Ichijō
Jun 10, 08:02 anime
Ichijō voices leader of Fang clan Fang Father in upcoming 12th episode ― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- , the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star ( Hokuto no Ken ), announced on Wednesday that Kazuya Ichijō is voicing Fang Father, the leader of the Fang clan. The character will appear in the anime's 12th episode this weekend. The manga's story is set in...
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime's 3rd English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals Opening Song
Jun 10, 06:56 anime
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata performs "Hitohira" opening song for July 6 series ― The staff for the television anime of Nanigashi Shima and raemz's Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky ( Tōmei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita ) novel presented the anime's third official English-subtitled trailer on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Hitohira" by ...
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The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2027
Jun 10, 06:50
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Yūto Uemura stars in anime from HOTLINE studio ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of writer Izushiro and illustrator Ruria Miyuki's The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan ( Saikyō Mahōshi no Inton Keikaku ) light novel series. The website revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, lead cast member, staff, and 2027 premiere. Miyuki and Karu...
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2's Ad Unveils Blue Encount's Ending Song, July 9 Net Debut
Jun 10, 05:37
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Band performs "Mikansei" ending song for anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video ― NBC Universal started streaming the 30-second commercial for the second anime season based on Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series on Wednesday...
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Pokémon Pokopia Game Offers Expansion Pass DLC, Free Update in August
Jun 10, 02:39 games
Update adds underwater exploration ― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Pokémon Pokopia , its cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise, will offer paid Expansion Pass DLC, as well as a free update in August. The Expansion Pass DLC adds the Bubbly Basin town in August as part 1 of the pass, additional new features in late 2026 as part 2, a...
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Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime's 2nd Part Reveals New Trailer, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut
Jun 10, 02:22 anime
The Candellz, Itsuka▶ perform new opening, ending songs ― The official website for the short anime of Hiroshi Kurao's Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star ( Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka or Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts ) spinoff manga revealed on Wednesday the promotional video, main visual, theme songs, and July 6 premiere of the anime's second part. T...
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Shigure Tokita to End No Gyaru in This Class Manga in Next Chapter
Jun 10, 01:41
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Series debuted in September 2024 ― Shigure Tokita confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that the No Gyaru in This Class ( Kono Kurasu ni Gyaru wa Inai ) manga will end in the next chapter.Manga Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story:Mirei, a diligent honor student, longs for the flashy, fashionable ‘gyaru’ lifestyle she admires in manga. With newfound courage, she decides ...
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Star Fox Switch 2 Game Remake Launches Playable Demo
Jun 10, 01:29
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Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25 ― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64 with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions, would debut a playable demo later that day. The demo features a tutorial and one of the game's opening stages. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25....
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams Animated Video by Masami Ōbari
Jun 10, 01:11
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Game debuted in April 2025 ― SNK revealed on Monday an animated video for its Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fighting game, teasing the appearance of a new character. The video credits Masami Ōbari (Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, The King of Fighters XV, Battle Arena Toshinden) as the director, storyboarder, chief animation director, and creative producer, while Reiji Sakagami served as character d...
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yoruhashi Ends The Kingdoms of Ruin Manga
Jun 10, 00:02 manga
Manga launched in 2019, final 15th volume to ship on July 9 ― Mag Garden's Mag Comi website published in advance the final chapter of yoruhashi's The Kingdoms of Ruin ( Hametsu no Ōkoku ) manga on Tuesday, and also announced that its 15th and final compiled book volume will ship on July 9. The final chapter will be free to read on the website on July 14. Seven Seas publishes the series in English and d...
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The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut
Jun 9, 23:53 anime
Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama, Miyu Tomita, more star in P.A. Works show ― The website for the television anime of Gyōmuyōmochi's manga adaptation of Asa Rokushima's Tsuihō Sareta Cheat Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimamana Second Life o Ōka Suru. ( The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life or Chi-Fuyo for short) novels unveiled a new teaser promotional video and visual on Wednesday. The teaser...
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Japanese Agency to Warn Kadokawa on Alleged Violations of Freelance Act
Jun 9, 21:49
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Company was supposedly late on payments to 100 freelance contractors for magazines ― The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported on Monday that the Japan Fair Trade Commission intends to issue a recommendation to publisher and media company Kadokawa regarding suspected violations of Japan's Act on Ensuring Proper Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Business Operators (often alternatively called the...
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GungHo Announces Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Game for Switch 2
Jun 9, 21:17 games
Sequel game in development for Switch 2 next spring ― GungHo announced during the "Nintendo Direct livestream" on Tuesday it is developing Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet , a sequel to its 2020 free-to-play online Switch game, for the Nintendo Switch 2 next spring. The company describes the game:The Ninja Gum action of Ninjala is back, now with the series' first-ever open-world!In Ninjala 2: The Uncha...
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Hello Kitty Party Land Game Announced for Switch, Switch 2 on October 29
Jun 9, 21:06 games
Party game features over 160 Sanrio characters ― Bandai Namco announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Hello Kitty Party Land , a new party game featuring Sanrio characters, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 29. The game features over 40 mini-games, 160 Sanrio characters, 16 partner characters, and several board games for up to four players. Sunblink's ...
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Viz Media's Shonen Jump, Shueisha's Manga Plus Add Twilight Blade Manga
Jun 9, 21:01
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Chiyoko Maruume, Tokegoro launched supernatural action manga on Wednesday ― Manga creator Chiyoko Maruume and Tokegoro launched a new manga titled Twilight Blade ( Awai no Homura ) on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform on Wednesday, with Maruume writing the story and Tokegoro drawing the art. Both Viz Media's Shonen Jump service and Shueisha's Manga Plus service are publishing the manga digitally in Engl...
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GKIDS Screens The Last Blossom Film in U.S. Theaters on August 30-31
Jun 9, 20:54 anime
ODDTAXI creators' film opened in theaters in Japan on October 10 ― GKIDS announced on Tuesday it will screen Baku Kinoshita and writer Kadzuya Konomoto's original anime film The Last Blossom ( Housenka ) in the west on August 30-31.GKIDS describes the story:Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces wit...
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Kaiji Gets New Live-Action Film in January 2027
Jun 9, 20:08
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Tōya Satō returns to direct with Tatsuya Fujiwara reprising title role ― Toho Movies revealed in a early teaser trailer on Wednesday that Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji manga will receive a new live-action movie adaptation titled Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game (Kaiji: Life Revenge Game) on January 29. Tatsuya Fujiwara reprises his role as the titular character from the 2009 Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler film, 2...
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Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2 With 12 Sports
Jun 9, 17:00 games
Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, Prop Plane ― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game, a sucessor to Wii Sports Resort , for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22. The trailer previews the 12 motion-controlled sports: The livestream also f...
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Tales of Eternia Game Gets Remaster on October 16
Jun 9, 16:40
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Tales of Eternia Remastered launches on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that its Tales of Eternia game is getting a remaster. Tales of Eternia Remastered will launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The video features voiceover and th...
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Koei Tecmo Announces New Atelier Karia Game for Early 2027
Jun 9, 16:22
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Trailer streamed for game launching for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC ― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new game in its Atelier franchise titled Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories . The game will launch in early 2027 worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The English-subtitled video previews the gam...
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Capcom Releases Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2
Jun 9, 16:00
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Game including DLC launches digitally on June 23 with physical release to come ― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 digitally on June 23. The company revealed a trailer: Capcom Europe announced a physical edition shipping in Europe on August 28. The Switch 2 release includes the original ga...
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Gets Switch 2 Release on November 12
Jun 9, 15:42 games
Atlus, Studio Zero's game launched on PS4/5, Xbox X|S, PC in October 2024 ― Atlus and Studio Zero announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that they will release their Metaphor: ReFantazio first full-scale fantasy role-playing game on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12. The company unveiled a trailer: The game launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam...
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game's Trailer Reveals December 3 Release
Jun 9, 15:34
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Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC ― Square Enix revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World , and it announces that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows on December 3. The video previews gameplay, monsters, and characters, includ...
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Marvelous, Vanillaware Announce Muramasa: Revenant Blades Game
Jun 9, 15:18
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Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC in early 2027 ― Marvelous and Vanillaware announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Muramasa: Revenant Blades , an enhanced edition of the Muramasa: Rebirth and Muramasa: The Demon Blade games. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in early 2027. According to the company, this marks Vani...
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Vampire Survivors Developer poncle Announces New Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Game
Jun 9, 15:03
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Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2026 ― Shueisha Games announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton , poncle's new game in the Jujutsu Kaisen series with gameplay based on its Vampire Survivors title. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The company unveiled a trailer: The s...
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Bandai Namco Announces One Piece: Grand Gourmet Cooking Management Simulation Game
Jun 9, 14:48
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Kairosoft's game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PC, smartphones on October 23 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday One Piece: Grand Gourmet , a new cooking management simulation game in the One Piece series, by Kairosoft. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android on October 23. The company unveiled a t...
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FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Switch 2 Game Gets Closed Network Test in Summer
Jun 9, 14:30
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Game launches exclusively for Switch 2 in 2026 ― FromSoftware revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for The Duskbloods PvPvE multiplayer action game, and it reveals that the game will get a Closed Network Test in summer 2026. The Duskbloods will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. In the game, players control a Bloodsworn and fight enemies in the world usin...
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Tokyo-Based Developer Shapefarm's Orbitals Switch 2 Game Reveals September 3 Release in Trailer
Jun 9, 14:00 games
2-player co-op retro anime-inspired game launches exclusively for Switch 2 ― Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm unveiled during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for its new two player cooperative game Orbitals , and it reveals the September 3 release. The video previews gameplay: The game will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. In the retro anime-inspired game, players are able ...
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Gets Switch 2 Version With New 'Dark Arisen' Expansion
Jun 9, 13:30
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Game launches for Switch 2 on October 9, "Dark Arisen" expansion also launches for other systems ― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release the Dragon's Dogma 2 sequel game on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9. The Switch 2 release will include the base game and the new "Dark Arisen" expansion. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will also get new DLC expansion re...
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Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy Resonance HD-2D Offline Game Based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Jun 9, 13:09
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Also: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster collection gets Switch 2 version on July 23 ― Square Enix announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream Final Fantasy Resonance , a new HD-2D offline title based on the first story arc of the defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Mi...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Gets Switch 2 Release on September 25
Jun 9, 13:00 games
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on same day ― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 25. The game will also launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the same day. There is a playable demo. The remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlaySt...
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Game's Video Previews Rhythm Games, Multiplayer Modes
Jun 9, 12:30
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Game launches for Switch on July 2 ― Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for Rhythm Heaven Groove , a new game in the Rhythm Heaven series. The video previews the rhythm games and new cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes: The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on July 2. The game will feature over 80 rhythm games and over 30 cooperative and compe...
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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Game's Trailer Reveals 4 Heroes, September 17 Release
Jun 9, 12:24
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Video previews heroes Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, Leda ― Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave , a new game in the Fire Emblem strategy RPG series, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17. The video previews the story, gameplay, and four heroes: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda: The story r...
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Nintendo Announces Xenoblade Genesis Game, Switch 2 Editions for 3 Xenoblade Chronicles Titles
Jun 9, 12:10
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Trailer reveals 2027 Switch 2 launch for Xenoblade Genesis ― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Xenoblade Genesis , a new game in its Xenoblade series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer that previews the story: Nintendo also announced Switch 2 Editions for the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition , ...
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Square Enix Announces Kingdom Hearts IV Game's Switch 2 Release With Trailer; Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
Jun 9, 11:39
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Collection with previous HD Kingdom Hearts releases launches on October 8 ― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct livetsream on Tuesday that it will release its Kingdom Hearts IV game for Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as the releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Microsoft Store. The company did not specify the release date, but it unveiled a trailer: The company also ...
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gets Switch 2 Remake
Jun 9, 11:17
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Remake of 1998 N64 game launches for Switch 2 in 2026 ― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a remake for the 1998 Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . The remake will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The company unveiled a narrated trailer featuring a look at the protagonist Link: The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time debuted for N64 ...
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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Debuts on July 11
Jun 9, 09:50 anime
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life ( Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai ) manga announced on Tuesday that the anime will debut on July 11 on the ANiMAZiNG!!! block on ABC TV, TV Asahi, and 22 other affiliate channels at 26:00 JST (effectively July 12 at 2:00 a.m. JST). The anime will then...
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Theme Songs, July 7 Debut
Jun 9, 08:04 anime
ReoNa performs "Amore" opening song, sajou no hana performs "Éternel" ending song ― The staff for the television anime of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day ( Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai ) manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's second promotional video, key visual, theme songs, and July 7 premiere. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Amore" by ReoNa, and the en...
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime's Trailer Unveils milet's Opening Song, More Cast
Jun 9, 06:35 anime
milet performs "Sunny" opening song for series debuting on July 12 ― The staff for the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess ( Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den ) light novel series started streaming the anime's full trailer video, and announced five more cast members on Tuesday. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Sunn...
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Clevatess II Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, 2 Cast Members, Ending Song, July 8 Debut
Jun 9, 06:01 anime
Megumi Han, Tomokazu Sugita join season 2's cast; Mayu Maeshima performs "Foreshadow" opening ― The staff for Clevatess II -Majū no Ō to Itsuwari no Yūsha Denshō- (Clevatess II -The King of Magical Beasts and the Legend of the False Hero-), the second anime season based on Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- (Clevatess - The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Co...
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Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano as Cyborg 002
Jun 9, 02:09
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Miyano voices Jet Link, who can fly at Mach 5, in summer series ― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis , a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Tuesday that Mamoru Miyano will voice Cyborg 002/Jet Link in the series. Cyborg 002 can fly at the speed of Mach 5. The story follows a global organization known as Black Ghost, which seeks to lock the world ...
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Ensemble Stars! Music Producer Satoru Kuwabara Resigns After Acknowledging Allegations of Affairs
Jun 9, 01:55
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All creators under Kuwabara's music label Arte Refact to leave on June 30 ― The idol exposé poster Deathdol Note uploaded reports and photos onto social media last Thursday, alleging that musician and music producer Satoru Kuwabara had affairs with numerous women over at least the past two years. Kuwabara posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday regarding "the information that's now sp...
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Way of the Househusband Manga Gets New 'Special' Anime Video
Jun 9, 00:04
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Anime short shows Tatsu's past as yakuza thug ― The official YouTube channel for Shinchosha's Comic Bunch brand began streaming a new "special" anime promotional video for Kousuke Oono's The Way of the Househusband ( Gokushufudō ) manga. The video shows a scene not shown in the manga, with Tatsu raiding a rival gang's headquarters in his past life as a yakuza. Kenjirō Tsuda and Shizuka Itō reprise thei...
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Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime by Studio Deen
Jun 8, 22:18
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2007-2013 manga about orphaned high school girl exchanging texts with mysterious person ― A teaser website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy shōjo manga. Aniplex first teased a countdown for an announcement on Monday. Sōta Ueno (Days With My Stepsister, SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table) is directing the anime at Stu...
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Yū Nomiya Launches New Koroshiya no Eigyōjutsu Manga on June 15
Jun 8, 20:00 manga
Manga centers on businessman who also works as assassin ― The official X/Twitter account for Kodansha's Magapoke app revealed on Sunday that Yū Nomiya and Fuji will launch a new manga titled Koroshiya no Eigyōjutsu (An Assassin's Tradecraft) on June 15. Nomiya is writing the story, and Fuji will draw the art.／📢 新連載告知！ 6/15(月)より新連載スタート!!✨＼『 殺し屋の営業術 』原作 野宮有 @yuuuuu_nomiya漫画 #藤凄腕営業マンが【殺人】を売りさばく！👉詳しくは #...
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Takashi Sano's Bakudan Manga Ends
Jun 8, 19:00
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Manga based on Katsuhiro Go's novel launched in May 2025 ― Takashi Sano's manga adaptation of Katsuhiro Go's Bakudan (Bomb) novel ended with its 40th chapter on May 29.The story revolves around a clueless-looking middle-aged man who is brought to Tokyo's Nogata police station for a minor assault-and-battery incident. In the middle of his questioning, he nonchalantly predicts, "There will be an explos...
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Live-Action Look Back Film Reveals English-Subbed Trailer, Posters
Jun 8, 18:00 live-action
GKIDS to screen film of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga in 2026 ― GKIDS revealed on Monday an English-subtitled trailer and posters for the live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's " Look Back " one-shot manga. GKIDS will release the film in theaters in 2026 in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The film is currently in post-production and will open in Japan in 2026. Hiroka...
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Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Film Becomes 1st 2026 Film to Earn US$1 Billion Worldwide
Jun 8, 17:00 animation
Also: Jinsei anime film earns US$9,250 in U.S. ― Box Office Mojo is listing that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — has earned over US$1 billion worldwide at the box office, which makes it the first film in 2026 to achieve that milestone. According to the website, the film has earned an estimated US$1,000,028,930 worl...
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Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75
Jun 8, 16:00
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Artist sang for Shūkan Storyland series, Disney's Beauty and the Beast , Aladdin animated films ― The official Instagram account for singer Robert Peapo Bryson, who went by the stage name Peabo Bryson, announced in a statement on June 2 that he had died on 5:00 p.m. EDT that evening. The singer suffered a stroke a few days before and was receiving medical care. He was 75. Bryson was best known for h...
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Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Takes 1-Issue Break
Jun 8, 15:00 manga
Series resumes serialization in September issue of Jump SQ. ― The July issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine revealed on Thursday that Nobuhiro Watsuki and his novelist wife/story collaborator Kaoru Kurosaki's Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc (Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen) manga will not release a new chapter in the next issue and will resume serialization in the September issu...
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HIDIVE to Stream The World is Dancing Anime
Jun 8, 13:50 anime
Anime debuts on HIDIVE on June 29 with world premiere of 2nd episode at Anime Expo on July 2 ― The Anime Corner website reported on Monday that HIDIVE will stream the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga for the summer 2026 season. Update: The first episode will debut on June 29, ahead of the Japanese release. Then, the world premiere of the second episode will screen at thi...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 25-31
Jun 8, 13:15
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007 First Light debuts at #2, Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered PS5 version at #5 ― Japan's Game Ranking: May 25-31 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 52,483 1,259,031 2PS5 007 First Light H2 Interactive May 27 20,690 20,690 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 14,122 1,038,407 4NSw 2 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Ni...
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Anime Expo Hosts Sega's Takashi Iizuka, Kazuhisa Wada, Shigenori Soejima, More Guests
Jun 8, 12:40 events
Also: Yoshiyuki Asai, Atsushi Nomura, guests from Blade & Bastard , DRECOM ― Sega announced on Monday that this year's Anime Expo event will host the following guests, who will be at panels and autographs sessions during the convention: Takashi Iizuka - creative officer of Sonic the Hedgehog franchise Kazuhisa Wada - general producer for Persona Shigenori Soejima - character designer and illustrator a...
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Fuji TV Launches Webtoon Label TOON8, Enters Industry with LINE Manga Partnership
Jun 8, 12:15 manga comics industry
Label launched on June 5 with Whomor's Hōfuku no Assassin Doll webtoon on LINE Manga ― Fuji TV has officially entered the webtoon industry with the launch of its new label TOON8, with original titles set to debut on LINE Manga starting on June 5. The Japanese broadcaster announced that TOON8 will serve as a new IP development initiative, combining its storytelling expertise with production capabilit...
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Blue Lock Season 3 Reveals 'Neo Egoist League' Subtitle, Visual
Jun 8, 12:01 anime
New special video about franchise's adaptations commemorates Blue Lock Day ― The staff for the television anime based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga revealed on Tuesday, June 9, Blue Lock Day (a pun on how 6/9 can be pronounced like "lock" in Japanese), the third season's title Blue Lock: Neo Egoist League and visual: The staff also unveiled new character visuals for...
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Live-Action In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast
Jun 8, 10:35 live-action
Rintarō Mizusawa, Yuna Hoshino, Sayu Suzukawa, Takato Ōkura, Tatsumi Asa join cast ― The official website for the live-action film of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ( Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki ) manga began streaming a new trailer for the film on Monday. The trailer reveals more cast members for the film. The new cast members include Rintarō Mizusawa (leftmost in image above) as Takuto Ohji,...
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 25-31
Jun 8, 10:00
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 ranks at #4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 at #7 ― Hirokazu Kore-eda's live-action film of Akimi Yoshida's Umimachi Diary/Our Little Sister manga aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 5.4% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV May 31 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.3 Detective Conan NTV May ...
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U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit to Spotlight Korea-Japan Content Industry Collaboration
Jun 8, 09:15 korean industry
3-day event will begin with keynote sessions, panel discussions ― A Korea-Japan content industry summit will be held in Tokyo this July, bringing together companies and stakeholders across webtoon, web novel, film, animation, and K-pop sectors. The U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 9, with events held at Tokyo Innovation Base on the first day and Mandarin Oriental T...
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Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series 'One-of-a-Kind Romance' to Debut in 2nd Half of 2026
Jun 8, 08:15 korean livec-action
Story follows ordinary job seeker who unexpectedly becomes manager of top star Mu-i Tak ― Production company Corpus Korea confirmed on June 2 that the One-of-a-Kind Romance webtoon is getting a live-action adaptation that will premiere in the second half of the year on TVING, with additional distribution on Viu in Hong Kong and ABEMA in Japan. The series stars Soo-young Park (also known as Joy of K-...
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'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Song
Jun 8, 05:57 anime
Regal Lily performs "Conifer" ending song specifically written for series ― The official website for the television anime of Minoru Toyoda's Draw This, Then Die! ( Kore Kaite Shine ) manga started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Monday, which reveals and previews the ending theme song "Conifer" by Regal Lily. The band specifically wrote the song for the anime. The series will premiere...
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Tamamori's Fantasies Never Stop Manga's Tatsuwaipu Launches New Series
Jun 7, 23:57 manga
Deriheru Yondara Moto Dōkyūsei ga Kita (When I Called an Escort Service, My Former Classmate Came) debuts on June 13 ― Kodansha's YanMaga Web platform announced on June 1 that Tamamori's Fantasies Never Stop! creator Tatsuwaipu will launch a new series titled Deriheru Yondara Moto Dōkyūsei ga Kita (When I Called an Escort Service, My Former Classmate Came) on the platform on June 13. The manga will u...
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Chronoscript: The Endless End Action Game Launches This Fall
Jun 7, 22:12 games
Action adventure game ships for PS5, PC via Steam ― DeskWorks announced during the "Future Games Show: Summer Showcase" livestream on Saturday that Chronoscript: The Endless End , its new action-adventure game, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026.The company describes the game:A thousand year long story that refuses to end. As the "Editor" trapped within [its] manuscripts, ...
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Blue Exorcist Manga Returns on July 3
Jun 7, 21:57 manga
― The July issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine announced on Thursday that Kazue Katō's Blue Exorcist manga will resume serialization in the next issue on July 3. Katō also reported on Thursday that she has started drawing chapter 167 (after mistakenly saying it was chapter "178"). The series entered a hiatus on March 4 to prepare as the manga heads toward its final chapter. Viz Media is releasing...
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New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries Is Titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia
Jun 7, 21:32
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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for manga creator Hiro Mashima reported on Sunday that his new Fairy Tail manga miniseries is titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia .短期集中連載開始のタイトルがフランスで発表されました。「Re:FANTASIA」7/29(水)発売のマガジンでスタート pic.twitter.com/w7db06O8Hs— 真島ヒロ (@hiro_mashima) June 7, 2026 The miniseries will launch in this year's 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine , which will ship on Ju...
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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Game Announced
Jun 7, 21:00 games
Dark Three Kingdoms action RPG launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch 2, PC via Steam in early 2027 ― Koei Tecmo revealed during the "Xbox Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember , the sequel to Team Ninja's 2023 game Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty . The game will debut for Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox PC (and Xbox Cloud), and PC via Steam in early 2027. Wo L...
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Sega Announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game for 2027
Jun 7, 20:49
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Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, PC via Steam ― Sega announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour , a new entry in its racing game series, during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday. The game will launch for Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027. Sega discloses on the game's Steam page: At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a s...
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Announces October 15 Release Date
Jun 7, 20:35
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Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam, with Switch release also planned ― Konami announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new game in its Castlevania series, will launch on October 15 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Xbox PC, and PC via Steam. The game will launch in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch. Evil Empire...
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Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser (Updated)
Jun 7, 19:47
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Persona 5 launched in 2016 ― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 6 , a new entry in its role-playing game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC via Steam.Update: Other platforms confirmed. The company also announced during the same livestream Persona 4 Revival , a remake of its original 2008 role-playi...
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Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser
Jun 7, 14:08
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Persona 5 launched in 2016 ― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 6 , a new entry in its role-playing game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC via Steam.Update: Other platforms confirmed. The company also announced during the same livestream Persona 4 Revival , a remake of its original 2008 role-playi...
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Persona 4 Revival Game Launches February 18, 2027
Jun 7, 13:38
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New title remakes original 2008 game ― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 4 Revival , a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Update: Added Japanese trailer English Trailer Japanese Trailer The game is available for pre-order ...
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Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You a Lesson Debuts on Netflix at No. 5 Globally
Jun 7, 12:15 korean live-action
Series reached No. 1 in several countries including South Korea, the Philippines ― The webtoon-based live-action series Teach You a Lesson ranked at No. 5 worldwide shortly after its release. According to FlixPatrol, the ranking website for Netflix, the series entered the global streaming chart at No. 5 on June 5, the day it debuted. It reached No. 1 in countries including South Korea and the Philip...
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Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game for Release in Spring 2027
Jun 7, 10:47
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Conclusion to remake trilogy will launch simultaneously on all platforms ― Square Enix revealed at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday the Final Fantasy VII Revelation game. The game will launch simultaneously on all platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store) in spring 2027. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the...
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Web Novel Series 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Gets Webtoon Adaptation
Jun 7, 10:15 korean novels comics
Series follows rookie employee on field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends while developing survival strategies ― Kakao Entertainment has announced that the web novel Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work will be adapted into a webtoon, which debuted on Kakao Page on June 5. The adaptation marks the first visualized version of the widely popular original ...
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Announces Opening Song Artists, October Debut
Jun 7, 09:54 anime
FLOW rock band returns for new opening "Sorrow" ― The official website for the anime based on Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special ( Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean web comic unveiled on Sunday the opening theme song's artists, October premiere, and teaser visual for the anime's second season. The site also streamed a video to announce the premiere timeframe: The roc...
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut
Jun 7, 08:23 anime
METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending ― The staff for the television anime of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise ( Otome Kaijū Carameliser ) manga revealed its second main promotional video, second main visual, additional staff members, theme songs, and July 2 premiere. METANICK performs the opening theme song "Otome Kaijū" (KaijūGirl), ...
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Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut
Jun 7, 06:30 anime
Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast ― The staff for the television anime of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa ( Reiwa no Dara-san ) manga revealed on Sunday the anime's second trailer, more cast members, and July 2 debut. The trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song "Hinatabocchi" by REIRIE. The newly announced cast members are: Aoi Koga as ...
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The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut
Jun 7, 04:20
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Yukimura. performs ending song "HP" ― The staff of the television anime of Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 ( Level 999 no Murabito ) light novel series revealed during its advance screening on Sunday the anime's main promotional video, main visual, additional staff members, and July 1 debut. The video reveals the ending theme song performed by Yukimura. titled "HP." The video also preview...
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Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3
Jun 7, 03:07
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Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2 ― Atari announced on Saturday it and Pipeworks' Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered game, a remaster of Pipeworks' 2002 Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee fighting game, will launch on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3 (Godzilla Day). The kaiju vs. kaiju remastered ga...
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Live-Action 'Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer' Series Reveals More Cast
Jun 6, 20:59 live-action
Hirona Yamazaki, Sō Okuno, Reia Yonekura, Masahiro Toda play cops in July 1 series ― The staff for the live-action series of Kon Iguchi and Yūji Nakamura's Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer ( Konya mo Serial Killer to Machiawase ) manga announced more cast members on Saturday. The newly announced cast members are (left to right): Reia Yonekura as Kozue Hasegawa, a young officer in Makino's se...
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's New Video Unveils FLOW's Opening Song, June 25 Debut
Jun 6, 07:36 anime
Anime to stream in Japan 6 days before July 1 TV premiere ― The staff for the anime of Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered ( Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku or The Failed Sage's Academy Domination ) manga presented its main promotional video and a key visual on Saturday. The video announces and previews the anime's opening theme song "+Encount" ...
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Tomica & Tom TV Anime Shorts Get 2nd Season on July 5 With Song by May J.
Jun 6, 04:44 anime
Shorts inspired by Tsumupapa's picture books, Takara Tomy's die-cast cars ― Tomica & Tom (Tomica to Tomu) , the television anime shorts based on Tsumupapa's picture books and Takara Tomy's Tomica line of die-cast car toys, will have a second season premiering on July 5. The shorts will play within the children's variety program Tomipla World Nori Nori Times!! which airs on the TV Tokyo channel and fiv...
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Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 Streams Full English-Subtitled Trailer
Jun 6, 03:49 anime
Story finale opens on September 11 ― The staff for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 ( Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Kōhen ), the final part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project, began streaming its full trailer with English and Chienese subtitles and presented its "final key visual" on Saturday. The tagline on the visual reads, "And so, the final song begins …" Kyoto Animation de...
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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV Anime Reveals More Cast, June 30 Debut
Jun 6, 03:30 anime
Atsushi Tamaru, Nobuhiko Okamoto voice Edward's brother, Carolina's knight ― The official website for the television anime of storywriter Almond and illustrator Yoshiro Ambe's The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power ( Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu ) light novel series revealed two more cast members, the June 30 premiere, and the main key visual for the anime on Saturday...
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