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Yoko Taro makes a playfully ironic comment to celebrate the release of The Hundred Line — and brings up a very good point about it.
2025-04-18 20:19
Hideki Kamiya talks about Hideaki Itsuno’s sequels to Devil May Cry and how DMC 4 influenced the quality of Bayonetta.
2025-04-18 15:54
Peach Momoko explains unique cultural backgrounds reflected in new and upcoming Marvel Rivals costume designs.
2025-04-18 15:07
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino announces a revision of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s platform-exclusive bonus system in response to criticism.
2025-04-18 12:16
BOKURA developer Tokoronyori talks about his motives behind creating a two-player game which constantly reminds you that you’re all alone.
2025-04-17 19:08
In order to access Marvel Rivals’ upcoming costume recolors, you’ll need to use the new in-game currency Unstable Molecules.
2025-04-17 16:33
The Serial Experiments Lain RPG //signal. has surpassed its initial crowdfunding by a large margin, allowing the devs to add voice acting.
2025-04-17 16:07
Disney’s new Lo-Fi video commemorating A Goofy Movie gives fans a few desperately needed references to Kingdom Hearts.
2025-04-17 12:53
Our tips on how to utilize Emma Frost’s abilities and what to watch out for when switching between her two forms.
2025-04-16 20:14
Konami has surprised Japanese people this year by suddenly entering Japan’s top 10 most popular employer ranking.
2025-04-16 18:22
City Connection have cancelled the upcoming Xbox One ports of their sexy tribute games due to Microsoft’s restrictions.
2025-04-16 18:09
Capcom comes in with a warning due to a recently discovered viral glitch in Monster Hunter Wilds being exploited by players.
2025-04-16 18:05
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 producer Shuhei Matsumoto talks about Capcom’s criteria for selecting titles and future possibilities.
2025-04-16 14:55
JND Studios reveals images of Stellar Blade Eve and Tachy 1/3 figures and announces pre-orders from April 18.
2025-04-16 13:27
Capcom has been recognized by Japan’s Patent Office and government for its ownership and efficient use of intellectual property.
2025-04-16 12:40
Amongst widespread cheating, Capcom has lowered the bar for obtaining rewards in Monster Hunter Wilds’ Time-Based Competition Quests.
2025-04-16 12:23
Yoko Taro makes a playfully ironic comment to celebrate the release of The Hundred Line — and brings up a very good point about it.
2025-04-18 20:19
Hideki Kamiya talks about Hideaki Itsuno’s sequels to Devil May Cry and how DMC 4 influenced the quality of Bayonetta.
2025-04-18 15:54
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino announces a revision of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s platform-exclusive bonus system in response to criticism.
2025-04-18 12:16
BOKURA developer Tokoronyori talks about his motives behind creating a two-player game which constantly reminds you that you’re all alone.
2025-04-17 19:08
The Serial Experiments Lain RPG //signal. has surpassed its initial crowdfunding by a large margin, allowing the devs to add voice acting.
2025-04-17 16:07
Disney’s new Lo-Fi video commemorating A Goofy Movie gives fans a few desperately needed references to Kingdom Hearts.
2025-04-17 12:53
Konami has surprised Japanese people this year by suddenly entering Japan’s top 10 most popular employer ranking.
2025-04-16 18:22
City Connection have cancelled the upcoming Xbox One ports of their sexy tribute games due to Microsoft’s restrictions.
2025-04-16 18:09
Capcom comes in with a warning due to a recently discovered viral glitch in Monster Hunter Wilds being exploited by players.
2025-04-16 18:05
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 producer Shuhei Matsumoto talks about Capcom’s criteria for selecting titles and future possibilities.
2025-04-16 14:55
Capcom has been recognized by Japan’s Patent Office and government for its ownership and efficient use of intellectual property.
2025-04-16 12:40
Amongst widespread cheating, Capcom has lowered the bar for obtaining rewards in Monster Hunter Wilds’ Time-Based Competition Quests.
2025-04-16 12:23
Results of a survey regarding the spending habits of young gamers in Japan have been revealed – here’s how they spend their money on games.
2025-04-15 19:08
Tekken series executive producer Katsuhiro Harada acknowledges Tekken 8 backlash, noting that criticism from players was not unwarranted.
2025-04-15 15:51
Adi Shankar, creator of Netflix’s Devil May Cry series adaptation, is taunting BlazBlue fans with a string of posts on his personal X account.
2025-04-15 14:00
Spike Chunsoft reveals new Escape section gameplay in No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files.
2025-04-15 12:08
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
2025-04-09 18:17
Japanese scientists have created a VR device which simulates the sensation of having cat ears in real life.
2025-04-08 19:07
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
Three teenagers in Japan were arrested for a sophisticated fraud scheme that reportedly made them around $50,270 in cryptocurrency assets.
2025-02-27 15:59
Anime production company Studio Comet filed a moral rights infringement lawsuit against Sanrio over punky rabbit mascot character Kuromi.
2025-02-26 17:32
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
Anime studio Chiptune, which specializes in CG and compositing, is now a subsidiary of the Kadokawa Group.
2025-02-18 17:09
Japanese VTuber agency apologizes for blunder involving fanmail sent to Aki Suzuya last year, and calls on fans to resend their letters.
2025-02-13 17:39
Our tips on how to utilize Emma Frost’s abilities and what to watch out for when switching between her two forms.
2025-04-16 20:14
Overview of what gets reset vs what carries over in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme’s New Game Plus.
2025-04-09 16:45
Tips on how to beat Monster Hunter Wilds’ new limited-time quest “When Do Quematrice Sing? and obtain the Amstrigian α head armor.
2025-04-09 12:41
Tips on how to clear “Points of Focus” to increase ratings for your photos in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme.
2025-04-07 18:27
Tips on how to raise interest stats for each Venus in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme.
2025-04-07 15:54
How to make your Venuses’ custom outfits in Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme get displayed in-game.
2025-04-01 16:28
Hot to access Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme’s Digital Deluxe Edition content, including episodes, costumes and frames.
2025-03-31 16:27
Marvel Rivals’ new Costume Coin currency, which comes with the Venom Pick-Up bundle, allows you to unlock one costume of your choice.
2025-03-28 16:02
Tips on hunting a full-furred Congalala for Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest Like A Fire Hidden By Sand Event Quest.
2025-03-27 12:05
What to do in Monster Hunter Wilds after completing Chapter 3- including Hunter Rank Story Missions, side quests and monster part farming.
2025-03-21 11:52
Our guide to all Mantles and their effects in Monster Hunter Wilds, including the Rocksteady Mantle and the Corrupted Mantle.
2025-03-21 11:40
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting 3-limited time Event Quests this March, offering important and unique items for Hunters who complete them.
2025-03-19 13:45
Tips on how to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds and how to maximize the damage you deal while mounted.
2025-03-19 11:58
Tips on how to make the best of Seikret, your trusty feathered companion in Monster Hunter Wilds, beyond just a simple mount.
2025-03-17 14:36
Tips on how to perform a Superman Dive in Monster Hunter Wilds, including the advantages and disadvantages of the move.
2025-03-11 17:30
In Monster Hunter Wilds, shoutouts, stickers and gestures replace traditional text chat – here’s how to customize them.
2025-03-10 16:53
Non-gaming news
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure has finally entered textbooks in Japan, becoming a part of middle school education
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2 retailers in Japan are asking gamers for ideas on how to battle scalpers
Japanese electronics retailers are looking for creative ideas to combat reselling of the Nintendo Switch 2, and X users are eager to help.
