Industry

June 8, 2026

Japan's Top 20 Video Games: May 25-31

Nintendo's Tomodachi Life tops the charts for the week of May 25-31, with new entries from H2 Interactive and AQUAPLUS.

June 8, 2026

Chronoscript: The Endless End Action Game Arrives Fall 2026

DeskWorks announced its new action-adventure title, Chronoscript: The Endless End, for PS5 and PC this fall.

June 7, 2026

Yuki Kaji Voices Cockroach Men in New Dating Sim

Insecticide company Earth Corporation has released a free dating sim featuring Yuki Kaji as four cockroach characters.

June 7, 2026

Hideo Kojima Gets Nendoroid Figure Treatment

Good Smile Company unveils a Nendoroid figure of the acclaimed game director.

June 6, 2026

Why Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 is Trending

Wit Studio's fantasy epic continues, drawing new viewers into its intricate world of magic and politics.

June 4, 2026

Mononoke Film Debuts at #6, Mario Galaxy Stays at #2 in Japan

The third Mononoke film, 'Snake God,' opened at #6, while 'Super Mario Galaxy' held strong at #2 in Japan's box office.

June 4, 2026

Masahiro Anbe to Launch Badminton Comedy Manga "Badokon!"

Masahiro Anbe, creator of Squid Girl, is launching a new badminton comedy manga titled Badokon! in Weekly Shōnen Champion.

Protocol Ryugu Manga by Daisaku Tsuru to Serialize in Japan

Daisaku Tsuru's ocean sci-fi manga Protocol Ryugu is set to begin serialization on Kodansha's YanMaga Web on June 18.

Handa-kun Manga Now Available in English on Manga UP! Global

Satsuki Yoshino's comedy manga Handa-kun has launched in English on the Manga UP! Global platform.

Re:ZERO Season 4 Trend Spike Explained

A surge in popularity for Re:ZERO Season 4 points to anticipation for its dual-arc structure and return to White Fox.

BDP Press Licenses Battan's THE GOLDEN FLY Manga for English Release

BDP Press is bringing Battan's manga THE GOLDEN FLY to English readers via a Kickstarter campaign.

Hirohiko Araki Designs Kabuki Curtains for Kyūshū Theater

Manga artist Hirohiko Araki has designed special stage curtains for Hakataza theater, featuring Kabuki actors.

Silent Hill f, KPop Demon Hunters Honored at Golden Trailer Awards

The Golden Trailer Awards celebrated excellence in marketing, with Silent Hill f winning Best Video Game Trailer.

Tekken 7 & 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Departs Bandai Namco

Veteran director Kohei Ikeda, instrumental in Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco after two decades with the company.

Manga Creator Masahiro Itosugi Banned by Google

Aki Sora creator Masahiro Itosugi reported a ban from Google after uploading older works to Google Drive.

Lulutto Lilly and Mr. Osomatsu Announce Crossover Art

A new illustration unites characters from the magical girl series and the popular comedy anime.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya Film Concludes Japanese Theatrical Run

Shingo Yamashita's anime film will end its Japanese theatrical run on June 18, following a successful extended engagement.

Manga Mavericks Licenses Taiyo Matsumoto's Brothers of Japan

Taiyo Matsumoto's early work, Brothers of Japan, is coming to English readers in February 2027.

Katsuji Mori Cancels Performance Due to Back Injury, Spinal Condition

Veteran voice actor Katsuji Mori has withdrawn from an upcoming reading event due to a severe lower back injury and ongoing spinal stenosis treatment.