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An old manga library in Japan has been listed on a real estate website for just under $12,000, and it’s actually filled with books.
2026-06-29 23:00
We talk to Monster Fantasy’s developers about the game’s “cozy” aspects and how they’re balanced with combat.
2026-06-29 22:00
It’s a completely original IP that leverages Koei Tecmo’s expertise in “Oriental-style aesthetics and action games.”
2026-06-29 19:48
Japanese users debate over METI’s decision to provide a total of 1.5 billion yen in subsidies to mobile game developer DeNA.
2026-06-29 18:55
Part 1 of AUTOMATON’s interview with the developers of Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories.
2026-06-29 18:00
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is Japanese a mecha action game set to launch in 2027.
2026-06-29 17:50
Hideki Kamiya responds to fans’ requests for another RE title with the kind of game he’d make instead.
2026-06-29 17:19
Hiroshi Yoshimura recently talked to Famitsu about the God Eater series’ future.
2026-06-29 16:59
Our impressions of Bushiroad’s suspense visual novel Dusk Index: Gion.
2026-06-27 22:00
Weekend indie showcase featuring five recent or upcoming cozy Japanese games.
2026-06-27 21:09
Key scenario lead Kai and director Shun Sayuki talk about how they rediscovered the impact of full-priced visual novels despite the gaming scene moving away from the genre.
2026-06-26 23:00
Sword Sage: Awakening is a Xianxia-style action RPG coming to Steam.
2026-06-26 22:00
Kinoshita unveiled more about the upcoming DLC in the latest Capcom Spothlight.
2026-06-26 14:33
Fantia has provided more details behind its May 2026 announcement of stricter censorship regulations.
2026-06-26 12:46
SmileBoom’s RPG Developer Bakin now has a free Live2D ToolKit for importing Live2D models.
2026-06-26 12:34
Sweet Hamster Days will launch on July 17 on Steam after overcoming troubles with the platform.
2026-06-26 12:00
An old manga library in Japan has been listed on a real estate website for just under $12,000, and it’s actually filled with books.
2026-06-29 23:00
It’s a completely original IP that leverages Koei Tecmo’s expertise in “Oriental-style aesthetics and action games.”
2026-06-29 19:48
Japanese users debate over METI’s decision to provide a total of 1.5 billion yen in subsidies to mobile game developer DeNA.
2026-06-29 18:55
Part 1 of AUTOMATON’s interview with the developers of Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories.
2026-06-29 18:00
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is Japanese a mecha action game set to launch in 2027.
2026-06-29 17:50
Hiroshi Yoshimura recently talked to Famitsu about the God Eater series’ future.
2026-06-29 16:59
Key scenario lead Kai and director Shun Sayuki talk about how they rediscovered the impact of full-priced visual novels despite the gaming scene moving away from the genre.
2026-06-26 23:00
Kinoshita unveiled more about the upcoming DLC in the latest Capcom Spothlight.
2026-06-26 14:33
Fantia has provided more details behind its May 2026 announcement of stricter censorship regulations.
2026-06-26 12:46
SmileBoom’s RPG Developer Bakin now has a free Live2D ToolKit for importing Live2D models.
2026-06-26 12:34
Grasshopper Manufacture has announced the first big update for Romeo Is a Dead Man, out now on Steam.
2026-06-26 02:00
Japanese indie developer Montblanc Hatch has announced their action/turn-based roguelite ENDLESS SAMURAI for a 2027 release.
2026-06-26 01:00
Anime director Goro Taniguchi talks about the anime industry’s current state and what might await in a university lecture.
2026-06-25 23:00
AUTOMATON interview with the developers of the psychological horror narrative adventure SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim.
2026-06-25 22:00
The match will take place from 8 in the morning, so former national representative player Keisuke Honda called on bosses across the country to take it easy on their employees.
2026-06-25 21:43
Japanese government issues new guidelines for fair transactions in anime production, but faces backlash due to AI-generated flyers.
2026-06-25 19:05
An old manga library in Japan has been listed on a real estate website for just under $12,000, and it’s actually filled with books.
2026-06-29 23:00
Anime director Goro Taniguchi talks about the anime industry’s current state and what might await in a university lecture.
2026-06-25 23:00
Japanese government issues new guidelines for fair transactions in anime production, but faces backlash due to AI-generated flyers.
2026-06-25 19:05
The Japanese government plans to invest a total of 34 trillion yen in the domestic content industry by the end of 2033.
2026-06-24 21:00
Activist investor Oasis Management has recently raised its stake in Kadokawa to 15.25%, with plans to increase ownership by an additional 5%.
2026-06-24 16:51
A famous Japanese critic discusses whether the evolutionary path of anime ends with its full transformation into a commodity.
2026-06-22 23:00
The Mobile Suit Gundam crowdfunding campaign has managed to fund more than 12 million yen in only 2 months.
2026-06-22 19:08
Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced a new anime collaboration between Sunrise and SHAFT.
2026-06-19 15:32
Tsuburaya Productions has allegedly conducted restructuring which has led to mass resignations and “chaos” among remaining staff.
2026-06-18 12:51
Tohoku University scientists recently revealed new developments on their scientific research based on Gundam’s fictional Beat Saber.
2026-06-12 00:00
Kadokawa announced that it is currently under investigation by the Fair Trade Commission for violating the Freelances Protection Act.
2026-06-08 18:55
Lotte corporation has announced that the popular Japanese snack Pai no Mi will be adapted into an original anime series, set to air on June 4.
2026-06-03 02:00
Japanese content creator platform Fantia announces it will be reverting its strict censorship rules for 2D NSFW art.
2026-06-01 16:26
The Lonely Snow Widow and the Cursed Ring’s upcoming anime adaptation will be the first TV anime directly made off an adult doujinshi, according to the creators.
2026-05-29 21:00
CODA issues a new statement addressing recent copyright-related issues concerning AI models trained on Japanese content.
2026-05-29 16:59
Nippon TV’s president and CEO Hiroyuki Fukuda recently responded to shareholders concerns about the availability of Studio Ghibli works.
2026-05-28 22:00
Pragmata has an extra scene you can unlock by completing a few extra steps after finishing the game. Here’s how to go about it.
2026-04-27 17:59
AUTOMATON West’s guide on how to get the Courage in Desperation achievement in Capcom’s Pragmata.
2026-04-22 17:23
The Who Needs Guns!? achievement in Pragmata can be acquired in different areas and ways, but here is one of the best spots to do so.
2026-04-22 13:42
Pointers on how to locate Holo-Walls and Mini Cabins in Pragmata’s to unlock achievements and benefits for Hugh and Diana.
2026-04-21 14:44
Here are some remap suggestions to make Death Stranding 2: On the Beach more comfortable for controller play.
2026-03-23 12:59
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
Non-gaming news
Bizarre Japanese property listing includes a three-story building stuffed with manga for under $12,000
An old manga library in Japan has been listed on a real estate website for just under $12,000, and it’s actually filled with books.
Indie games
Japanese indie roguelite ENDLESS SAMURAI adds a turn-based twist to Soulslike parrying mechanics
Japanese indie developer Montblanc Hatch has announced their action/turn-based roguelite ENDLESS SAMURAI for a 2027 release.
nintendo
Nintendo Switch’s Ring Fit Adventure may actually help with depression, research suggests
Scientists at Jilin University in China recently published a research examining the effects of Ring Fit Adventure on people with depression.
