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Japanese music critic proposes theory that “J-pop might be becoming subordinate to anime,” pointing to recent industry trends.
2026-03-14 01:00
Stupid Never Dies director Hiroyuki Kobayashi talks about the similarities between his new title and the Devil May Cry series.
2026-03-14 00:00
Tokyo Xtreme Racer developers look back on the game’s pre-launch overhaul and subsequent success.
2026-03-13 23:00
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has launched “IP360,” a program that will provide funding for new IPs.
2026-03-13 22:00
PLAYISM just released the psychological horror / typing game Dyping Escape on Steam.
2026-03-13 18:18
On March 12, the official White House X account posted a video using gameplay from Nintendo’s Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort titles.
2026-03-13 16:29
Bokeh Game Studio, headed by Silent Hill and Siren series creator Keiichiro Toyama, is looking to upsize as it works on a major new title.
2026-03-13 15:48
Unusual for a Japanese game, Öoo uses a German o-umlaut in its title, which has generated much mystery about how it’s supposed to be pronounced.
2026-03-12 22:00
According to a popular seiyuu magazine, the number of male Japanese voice actors been on the rise in recent years, closing the gap with female voice actors.
2026-03-12 21:00
In an interview with Wizards of The Coast, Final Fantasy’s Tetsuya Nomura talked about the enduring popularity of FFVII’s Sephiroth.
2026-03-12 20:00
Resident Evil Requiem fan discourse on Leon Kennedy’s “canonical spouse” leads Japanese speakers to debunk the recent “anata” theory.
2026-03-12 18:53
GAL VS VILLAGE, an indie “boomer shooter”-style FPS featuring an overpowered gyaru, is out now on Steam.
2026-03-12 18:09
Nekopara Sekai Connect is a free-to-play gacha game based on the widely popular NEKOPARA series.
2026-03-12 18:00
Japan’s “last human-made social media in the dawn of the AI era” POPOPO was announced on March 11.
2026-03-12 17:00
The Jordanian Public Security Directorate has warned parents of the dangers of games like Doki Doki Literature Club!, which appear child-friendly only on the surface.
2026-03-12 15:59
Shogakukan is being criticized for failing to dismiss a former employee after they were charged for sexually exploiting a business partner.
2026-03-12 12:50
Japanese music critic proposes theory that “J-pop might be becoming subordinate to anime,” pointing to recent industry trends.
2026-03-14 01:00
Stupid Never Dies director Hiroyuki Kobayashi talks about the similarities between his new title and the Devil May Cry series.
2026-03-14 00:00
Tokyo Xtreme Racer developers look back on the game’s pre-launch overhaul and subsequent success.
2026-03-13 23:00
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has launched “IP360,” a program that will provide funding for new IPs.
2026-03-13 22:00
PLAYISM just released the psychological horror / typing game Dyping Escape on Steam.
2026-03-13 18:18
On March 12, the official White House X account posted a video using gameplay from Nintendo’s Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort titles.
2026-03-13 16:29
Bokeh Game Studio, headed by Silent Hill and Siren series creator Keiichiro Toyama, is looking to upsize as it works on a major new title.
2026-03-13 15:48
Unusual for a Japanese game, Öoo uses a German o-umlaut in its title, which has generated much mystery about how it’s supposed to be pronounced.
2026-03-12 22:00
According to a popular seiyuu magazine, the number of male Japanese voice actors been on the rise in recent years, closing the gap with female voice actors.
2026-03-12 21:00
In an interview with Wizards of The Coast, Final Fantasy’s Tetsuya Nomura talked about the enduring popularity of FFVII’s Sephiroth.
2026-03-12 20:00
Resident Evil Requiem fan discourse on Leon Kennedy’s “canonical spouse” leads Japanese speakers to debunk the recent “anata” theory.
2026-03-12 18:53
GAL VS VILLAGE, an indie “boomer shooter”-style FPS featuring an overpowered gyaru, is out now on Steam.
2026-03-12 18:09
Nekopara Sekai Connect is a free-to-play gacha game based on the widely popular NEKOPARA series.
2026-03-12 18:00
Japan’s “last human-made social media in the dawn of the AI era” POPOPO was announced on March 11.
2026-03-12 17:00
Shogakukan is being criticized for failing to dismiss a former employee after they were charged for sexually exploiting a business partner.
2026-03-12 12:50
This is the biggest announcement among Neptunia’s 15th anniversary celebrations.
2026-03-12 12:00
Japanese music critic proposes theory that “J-pop might be becoming subordinate to anime,” pointing to recent industry trends.
2026-03-14 01:00
According to a popular seiyuu magazine, the number of male Japanese voice actors been on the rise in recent years, closing the gap with female voice actors.
2026-03-12 21:00
Japan’s “last human-made social media in the dawn of the AI era” POPOPO was announced on March 11.
2026-03-12 17:00
Shogakukan is being criticized for failing to dismiss a former employee after they were charged for sexually exploiting a business partner.
2026-03-12 12:50
Yu-Gi-Oh! ‘s official X account addresses a recent video posted by the US White House featuring a clip of the anime.
2026-03-11 18:35
Editor-in-chief of Kadokawa-owned publishing house discusses some of the reasons behind organizing an English-speaking light novel contest.
2026-03-09 23:00
Weekly Shonen Jump editor-in-chief talks about how the upcoming Netflix anime adaptation of Hideaki Sorachi’s Dandelion came to be.
2026-03-09 19:13
Entertainment company Kadokawa has announced plans to establish a new animation production hub consolidating 6 animation studios.
2026-03-09 16:18
A new fan poll held in the lead-up to the anime convention AnimeJapan 2026 has revealed which manga fans most want to see adapted into anime.
2026-03-09 10:10
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
2026-03-02 18:33
Japanese animation studio Contrail, led by director Sunao Katabuchi, has announced its merger with MAPPA following financial losses.
2026-02-27 15:49
Japanese filmmaker and journalist Mirai Konishi talks about anime’s recent boom in popularity across US theaters.
2026-02-26 23:00
On February 25, the Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site search and seizure of Microsoft’s Japanese subsidiary in Minato, Tokyo.
2026-02-26 14:00
Called a Buddharoid, the robotic priest has been trained on classic Buddhist scriptures.
2026-02-25 21:00
Prolific manga artist Rensuke Oshikiri recently opened up about his qualms with the live-action adaptation of Sayuri (2024).
2026-02-25 09:34
Kadokawa announces two kids’ encyclopedias featuring over a 100 “brainrot” characters, influenced by the meme’s recent boom in Japan.
2026-02-20 18:52
Our tips on how to get the “Cat Got Your Tongue?” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-06 18:41
How to defeat Resident Evil Requiem’s final boss. It goes without saying, but this guide contains spoilers.
2026-03-06 17:49
Here are some useful tips for taking down Resident Evil Requiem’s Plant 43, the monstrous flora at the bottom of the crater in Raccoon City.
2026-03-05 18:26
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-05 18:03
Detailed guide on how to take down Super Tyrant, an enemy with more moves than your standard Resident Evil Requiem boss.
2026-03-05 14:38
Here are some in-depth tips on how to defeat the Titan Spinner (known as the Giant Spider) in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 15:56
Here’s our guide on how to defeat the Girl boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 01:00
Resident Evil Requiem’s Blister Borne is especially deadly because of its ability to convert zombies into more powerful Blister Heads. Here’s how to beat it.
2026-03-04 00:00
Here:s our guide on how to easily get the “Bang For Your Buck” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 19:04
A detailed guide to beating the Chunk boss as Leon in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 18:51
The Girl is Resident Evil Requiem’s unkillable, roaming monster. Here’s how to survive you first encounter with her as Grace.
2026-03-02 12:40
Here’s what you need to do to unlock Resident Evil Requiem’s Grace and Goliath achievement, with some handy tips.
2026-03-02 12:30
A detailed guide on how to beat Everyday Is Like a Monday, the first boss you encounter in Romeo Is a Dead Man.
2026-02-12 18:17
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
Non-gaming news
J-Pop hits that don’t rely on anime tie-ins are a “dying breed” nowadays, famous Japanese critic suggests
Japanese music critic proposes theory that “J-pop might be becoming subordinate to anime,” pointing to recent industry trends.
Indie games
“Please break the transistor of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 470 GPU.” Japanese reality-bending typing game which might talk you into destroying your computer now out on Steam
PLAYISM just released the psychological horror / typing game Dyping Escape on Steam.
nintendo
White House now using Nintendo Wii Sports gameplay clips juxtaposed with war footage
On March 12, the official White House X account posted a video using gameplay from Nintendo’s Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort titles.
