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Doubleheader music show special features Koichi Dōmoto, Yoshio Inoue and other theater performers

Music Natalie reported that Japanese TV show MUSIC FAIR aired a special edition focused on imperial-themed concerts (帝コン), featuring performances…

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Detective Conan Family-Themed Episodes Free on TVer in Charity Campaign

To support the 24-Hour Television charity event, 37 Detective Conan episodes centered on family themes are being offered free daily on the streaming…

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Dragon Quest Slime Gashapon Figures Launch in Japan in August

A new Dragon Quest gachapon series, Puni Puni Shitai, will launch in Japan during the second week of August. The collection features four tactile…

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Game Center CX to Host Live Stream Discussion on Whether 20-Year-Old Wii and PS3 Games Qualify as Retro

Japanese gaming media outlets report that the comedy-variety gaming show Game Center CX will hold a live stream to debate whether Wii and PS3…

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Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation director discusses emotional themes of solitude and human-animal bonds

Game Freak director discusses the creative vision behind Beast of Reincarnation, emphasizing the emotional theme of loneliness within warmth and the…

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Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2026 Opens at Makuhari Messe With School Festival Theme for 11th Anniversary

Fate/Grand Order's annual summer festival event, FGO Fes. 2026, launched on August 1–2 at Makuhari Messe under the theme "Caldera Academy School…

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Kingdom: Clash of Souls releases promotional video featuring Yonezuwu Genshi's "Yataka"

A new promotional video for the Kingdom: Clash of Souls film has been released, set to musician Yonezuwu Genshi's song "Yataka." The video chronicles…

Pokémon The Origin anime airs August 2 on BS12

Pokémon The Origin, an anime series aimed at fans of the original Pokémon Red and Green games, will broadcast on August 2 at 19:00 JST on BS12's…

The Prince of Tennis Collaboration Pajamas Launching at AVCAIL on August 8, 2026

Bandai is releasing a collaboration line of school-uniform-themed pajamas based on The Prince of Tennis at AVCAIL stores and online. The collection…

Fans Pick Water-Themed Anime and Game Characters for August Water Day

On August 1st, Japan's Water Day, fan polls identified favorite water-attribute and water-wielding characters across anime, manga, and games. Demon…

Pokemon Center Launches New Merchandise for Poko a Pokemon Featuring Pale Pikachu Mascots and Themed Pouches

Pokemon Center is releasing new merchandise for the Nintendo Switch 2 slow-life sandbox game Poko a Pokemon starting August 5. The collection…

Saku Saku Himhim features radio star special showcasing popular Japanese radio programs

The comedy and entertainment program Saku Saku Himhim aired a special edition focused on radio personalities and programs. The episode highlighted…

Sanrio Characters Collaborate With Major Brand Mascots in Famima Convenience Store Campaign

Sanrio announced a limited-edition collaboration with Famima convenience stores starting August 4, featuring 26 characters from both Sanrio and major…

Sega Opens First Kansai Flagship Store in Osaka on October 2

Sega is opening SEGA STORE OSAKA, its first flagship retail location in the Kansai region, on October 2 at Parco Shinsaibashi's sixth floor. The…

Ikuta Toma Anniversary Book "Yohaku" to be Released in October With Interviews From Kitamura Takumi, Hoshino Gen, and Matsumoto Jun

Japanese actor and entertainer Ikuta Toma is releasing an anniversary book titled "Yohaku" (余白, meaning "blank space" or "margins") in October. The…

Machine Party, new game from Buckshot Roulette creator, launches on Steam with cooperative deathgame minigames

Machine Party, the latest title from the creator of Buckshot Roulette, has launched on Steam to strong initial reception. The game is a dark-comedy…

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Pokémon and 31 Baskin-Robbins Launch Summer Collaboration Campaign

Baskin-Robbins Japan is running a Pokémon-themed summer campaign from August 1–31, featuring Pikachu-inspired ice cream flavors and a Poké…

Maison de FLEUR and AMERICAN HOLIC Reveal Retro Disney Character Fashion and Accessories

Japanese fashion brands Maison de FLEUR and AMERICAN HOLIC have introduced new Disney-themed items featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck…

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Genshin Impact Adds Snezhnaya Region on August 12 With New Weapon Type and Character Ascension Content

Genshin Impact is launching a new playable region called Snezhnaya on August 12. The update introduces a completely new weapon type that strengthens…

Genshin Impact Collaboration With Thirty-One Ice Cream Announced

Genshin Impact is partnering with Thirty-One ice cream chain in Japan for a limited-time collaboration. The promotional event will feature Lynette…

Genshin Impact reveals Ronova humanoid form and new 3D character models for Cryo Archon and Pierrot

Genshin Impact unveiled new character models and story developments, featuring Ronova (the Fatui Harbinger associated with death) appearing in…

Square Enix launches Summer sale on smartphone games with Dragon Quest V and Romancing SaGa discounts

Square Enix has begun its smartphone game summer sale, running through August 11, 2026. Dragon Quest V: The Bride of the Sky is discounted 40%, while…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Aerith Statue Captures Game-Accurate Detail With High-End Collectible Release

A premium statue of Aerith from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has been released, featuring detailed craftsmanship that recreates her in-game appearance…

Zenless Zone Zero collaborates with ZOZOTOWN on character fashion collection

Zenless Zone Zero announced a collaboration with Japanese fashion retailer ZOZOTOWN featuring original outfit designs for characters Ellen Joe, Ren…

Uta no Prince-sama Anime Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Free Streaming, New Single, and Live Concert

The Uta no Prince-sama anime franchise is marking its 15th anniversary since the 2011 debut of the original TV series with a comprehensive…

Magical Girl of the Witch's Trial gets Nihirodo Hiro figure with ethereal design and stern expression

A new figure of Nihirodo Hiro from Magical Girl of the Witch's Trial has been announced, capturing the character's delicate yet resolute appearance…

Pokemon Red and Green pixel-art accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 announced

Nintendo has announced eight Pokemon-themed accessories and peripherals for the Switch 2, designed with classic pixel-art styling inspired by the…

Zombie-Searching Anime Releases Character PVs for Five Main Characters

The TV anime adaptation of Katsuwo's manga #I'M LOOKING FOR ZOMBIE has released individual character promotional videos (PVs) for its five main…

Snow Man's Koichi Mukai and Gintsubare's Naoki Hashimoto Reunite as Hosts for Special Program

Snow Man member Koichi Mukai and comedian Naoki Hashimoto of the duo Gintsubare are reuniting as co-hosts for a special program called "Mochiya no…

Demon Slayer’s Cat-Eared Demons Take Over Namja Town From August 21

Namja Town will host the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration event “Oni no Sumi Machi” beginning August 21. The event features…

Blue Lock Live-Action Cast Takes Over Weekly Shonen Magazine Cover, Featuring Fumiya Takahashi

The live-action cast of Blue Lock appeared on the cover of Weekly Shonen Magazine, with the feature spanning both front and back covers. The…

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Pokémon Reveals Water-Type Plush Toys With Animated Fin Movements

Pokémon merchandise company has unveiled a new line of plush toys featuring water-type Pokémon including Mantine and Mudkip. The gimmick plushies are…

NC announces closed beta test signups for new magic RPG Astrae Oratio starting August 19

NC has announced a closed beta test for Astrae Oratio, a new Japanese-style magic RPG developed by DynamisOne set in 1989 Tokyo. Signups for the…

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collaboration With BEAMS Fashion Launches August 1

BEAMS, a Japanese fashion select shop, is releasing an exclusive apparel collaboration with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie on August 1, 2026. The…

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Kamen Rider high-end gashapon figures launching at 1,000 yen per pull

Two series of premium Kamen Rider gashapon capsule figures are launching in late August, priced at 1,000 yen per pull. The first wave features five…

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Honkai: Star Rail x Fate Collaboration Figure Features Saber in Special Costume

A new figurine depicts Saber in her collaboration costume from the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate crossover event. The figure includes special costume…

Chinese-style live-action adventure game 'Shengshi Tianxia: The Path to Empress' features 100+ bad endings across branching routes

'Shengshi Tianxia: The Path to Empress I & II' is a live-action adventure game set in a Chinese imperial court with a roguelike structure centered on…

Zenless Zone Zero Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With Offline Event in Akihabara

HoYoverse held a 2nd anniversary celebration event for the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero at Bellesalle Akihabara from July 31 to August 2. The event…

Taioriarashita Episode 4 Focuses on Girls Balancing Fighting Games With Midterm Exams

The fourth episode of the TV anime Taioriarashita ~Ojousama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~ aired, centering on the protagonist Mio and her friends…

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LEGO Animal Crossing set features Timmy and Tommy with rotating fish shadow and interactive accessories

A new LEGO set based on Animal Crossing depicts the iconic raccoon twins Timmy and Tommy with interactive mechanics including a rotating fish shadow…

Mobile Suit Gundam X 30th Anniversary Merchandise Launches With Brush-Stroke Design T-Shirts

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam X's broadcast debut, Bandai is releasing commemorative T-shirts featuring Gundam X and…

Toradora! Original Work Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Soundtrack and Best Album Releases on Streaming Platforms

To mark the 20th anniversary of the original Toradora! light novel series, its soundtrack and best album have been made available on music streaming…

New theater opens in Nagoya in July 2027 as SRP revives former Shiki Theatre to address touring gap

A new theater is opening in Nagoya in July 2027 after SRP (a theater company) takes over the site of the former Nagoya Shiki Theatre. The move aims…

Nintendo Adds Two Unreleased Virtual Boy Games to Switch Online Service

Nintendo will add two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles, Zero Racers and Dragon Hopper, to the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics collection within…

Steam Controller resale set for August 4 after system crash halts initial launch

Valve's Steam Controller will go back on sale August 4 at 10 AM JST following a system failure during its initial resale attempt. The relaunch comes…

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet host four weeks of special Tera Raid battles with rare Pokémon

The Pokémon Company announced a four-week event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet running August 7 to September 4, 2026, featuring special Tera Raid…

Re:Zero Merchandise Collaboration With Apparel Retailer Avail Launches August 8

Re:Zero from Zero merchandise will launch August 8 at select Avail stores and online, featuring a collaboration focused on characters Emilia, Ram…

Leafy Corner Plant Shop Game Launches to Overwhelming Steam Reception

Leafy Corner, a relaxing plant shop management game, has launched on Steam to exceptional player reception with review scores around 99-100%. The…

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Minions & Monsters Ichiban Kuji lottery features movie-exclusive merchandise including figures and calendar items

A new Ichiban Kuji (Japanese lottery merchandise series) themed around Minions & Monsters has launched, offering movie-exclusive collectibles. The…

Detective Conan Creator Aoyama Discusses Charity T-Shirt Design for 24-Hour Television

Manga creator Gôshô Aoyama appeared alongside entertainers Chanmina and Kyomoto Taiga to discuss the meaning behind this year's charity T-shirt…

Lawson launches Uma Musume collaboration campaign on August 18

Lawson is running a promotional campaign featuring Uma Musume: Pretty Derby starting August 18. The collaboration includes original clear files and…

My Hero Academia Drops Special Short "I am a hero too" Featuring Teenage Eri on August 3

My Hero Academia is releasing a special short film titled "I am a hero too" on August 3 at midnight, depicting the character Eri as a high school…

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Tatsujin Extreme Launches Today as Modern Revival of Classic Arcade Shmup Series

Tatsujin Extreme, the latest entry in the legendary shoot-em-up series, released today 38 years after the original arcade game debuted. The new title…

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Mistfall Hunter, Dark Fantasy Escape Action RPG, Launches on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Bellring Games released Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy escape action RPG where players assume the role of a Gold Hunter and venture solo or in…

Japanese TV Stars Explore Oita Prefecture's Hot Springs and Local Cuisine

Tokyo MX's variety show "5 Time in Dream!" featured celebrities Mie Nakao, Ryuji Harada, and Mark Panther visiting Oita Prefecture, known as Japan's…

Kusan: Okami no Machi Released as Top-Down Cyberpunk Action Shooter

PQube has released Kusan: Okami no Machi, a top-down action shooter developed by CIRCLEfromDOT. The game is set in a neon-lit cyberpunk city where…

Physics-Based Raft Survival Game SHORE Announced for 1-4 Player Co-op

SHORE, a new cooperative survival game supporting up to four players, has been officially announced. The game centers on navigating unstable…