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In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
2026-02-10 18:07
Written by Rika Suzuki and illustrated by GANGSTA author Kohske, Dark Auction is now out and discounted for a limited time.
2026-02-10 16:05
CyberConnect2 CEO talks about what Japanese game companies look for in aspiring candidates during interviews.
2026-02-10 00:01
Fullmetal Alchemist’s 2003 anime adaptation writer sheds some light on the writing process behind the anime’s “original” story beats.
2026-02-09 23:00
According to a large-scale, government survey, Japanese household spending on both consoles and game software reached all-time highs in 2025, exceeding pandemic peaks.
2026-02-09 22:00
Its purpose is to yield high performance even on lower-end or embedded hardware, like running 3D graphics and interactive UI via in-vehicle systems.
2026-02-09 19:01
Amanda Dyer, the Candian model who is thought to be the real-life inspiration behind Tsukihime’s main heroine, recently revealed her Arcueid cosplay.
2026-02-09 17:03
Weekly showcase of upcoming or recently released Japanese indie games. This week’s theme is survival games, including horror, crafting and screaming.
2026-02-07 22:00
Resident Evil Survival Unit producer Jun Seung Park reveals that developer JOYCITY measured brainwaves of testers during playtest sessions.
2026-02-07 02:00
Former Weekly Shounen Jump editor Fuyuto Takeda talks about the latest entry of Nihon Falcom’s long-running Ys series.
2026-02-07 01:00
A former game developer’s comments about what it looked like to work for a major Japanese game company was disheartening for many aspiring artists.
2026-02-07 00:01
AJA’s Anime Industry Report 2025 reveals the overseas market has been witnessing much greater growth compared to the domestic market
2026-02-06 23:00
Published by PLAYISM and developed by Heaviside Creations, horror indie typing game Dyping Escape now has a free Steam demo.
2026-02-06 22:00
Another Eden series producer Shinnosuke Hirasawa talks about the new elements of the upcoming Another Eden Begins game.
2026-02-06 21:00
Following a battle against several serious illnesses, game designer Masahiro Sakurai’s cat Fukurashi passed away at 7 am JST on February 6.
2026-02-06 13:04
It was recently announced that voice actress Kana Yūki will be taking on as many as 10 roles in the upcoming Ingoku Danchi anime.
2026-02-06 00:00
In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
2026-02-10 18:07
Written by Rika Suzuki and illustrated by GANGSTA author Kohske, Dark Auction is now out and discounted for a limited time.
2026-02-10 16:05
CyberConnect2 CEO talks about what Japanese game companies look for in aspiring candidates during interviews.
2026-02-10 00:01
Fullmetal Alchemist’s 2003 anime adaptation writer sheds some light on the writing process behind the anime’s “original” story beats.
2026-02-09 23:00
According to a large-scale, government survey, Japanese household spending on both consoles and game software reached all-time highs in 2025, exceeding pandemic peaks.
2026-02-09 22:00
Its purpose is to yield high performance even on lower-end or embedded hardware, like running 3D graphics and interactive UI via in-vehicle systems.
2026-02-09 19:01
Amanda Dyer, the Candian model who is thought to be the real-life inspiration behind Tsukihime’s main heroine, recently revealed her Arcueid cosplay.
2026-02-09 17:03
Weekly showcase of upcoming or recently released Japanese indie games. This week’s theme is survival games, including horror, crafting and screaming.
2026-02-07 22:00
Resident Evil Survival Unit producer Jun Seung Park reveals that developer JOYCITY measured brainwaves of testers during playtest sessions.
2026-02-07 02:00
Former Weekly Shounen Jump editor Fuyuto Takeda talks about the latest entry of Nihon Falcom’s long-running Ys series.
2026-02-07 01:00
A former game developer’s comments about what it looked like to work for a major Japanese game company was disheartening for many aspiring artists.
2026-02-07 00:01
AJA’s Anime Industry Report 2025 reveals the overseas market has been witnessing much greater growth compared to the domestic market
2026-02-06 23:00
Published by PLAYISM and developed by Heaviside Creations, horror indie typing game Dyping Escape now has a free Steam demo.
2026-02-06 22:00
Another Eden series producer Shinnosuke Hirasawa talks about the new elements of the upcoming Another Eden Begins game.
2026-02-06 21:00
Following a battle against several serious illnesses, game designer Masahiro Sakurai’s cat Fukurashi passed away at 7 am JST on February 6.
2026-02-06 13:04
The company has written down $1.72 million in severance and related expenses.
2026-02-05 23:00
In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
2026-02-10 18:07
Fullmetal Alchemist’s 2003 anime adaptation writer sheds some light on the writing process behind the anime’s “original” story beats.
2026-02-09 23:00
AJA’s Anime Industry Report 2025 reveals the overseas market has been witnessing much greater growth compared to the domestic market
2026-02-06 23:00
According to Japan’s CODA, five major Japanese publishers made the initial request for action against Bato.to and 60 related sites.
2026-01-29 17:24
Veteran Japanese TV producer Hiromichi Shizume talks about the implications of MAPPA’s new partnership with Netflix.
2026-01-28 23:00
Damages from piracy have reached a total of 10.4 trillion yen in 2025 according to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
2026-01-27 23:00
Kazuaki Ishibashi, a manga editor best known for his editing work on Mob Psycho 100, recently spoke out about the state of his profession.
2026-01-22 01:00
Japanese creator platform Fantia announces a partial lift on their AI content ban, citing “recent technological advancements” as the reason.
2026-01-19 18:34
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
2026-01-16 01:00
Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab predicts eight major trends that will likely effect the anime industry in the following year.
2026-01-15 22:00
TEGAKI is a new social media platform for artists with an integrated authentication system and commissions.
2026-01-14 13:58
Fan theories suggest Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc’s iconic spider scene gets much sadder once you realize the meaning behind the butterfly.
2026-01-13 15:24
Attack on Titan author Hajime Isayama has revealed that he no longer draws daily, and does not believe he can produce another manga of the same caliber.
2026-01-13 14:11
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
Contest-winning AI novel loses physical publication and manga adaptation after guidelines were updated to ban AI-generated works.
2026-01-07 18:58
An Ai-generated manga has recently been topping “Japan’s biggest e-book store” Comic C’moA’s Young Adult charts.
2026-01-06 00:01
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
“It’s a misunderstanding, I am not interested in cyberpunk.” Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii discusses his complicated relationship with the genre
In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
Indie games
Solo-developed Japanese open-world RPG Elin sells over 350,000 copies on Steam. Overseas playerbase steadily growing too, says dev
Japanese solo developer noa reveals for AUTOMATON that their open-world RPG Elin has reached over 350,000 copies on Steam.
nintendo
Japan’s console game market grew by 138.8% in 2025, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2
Data published by Kadokawa Game Linkage and Famitsu shows significant yearly growth in Japan’s console game market in 2025.
