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Sanabi’s new “A Haunted Day” free DLC is a prequel featuring Major Isun Song (an ally of the Brigadier General) as a playable character.
2025-11-27 17:31
A rare unseen Final Fantasy artwork by concept artist Yoshitaka Amano sold for over $7.8k on Yahoo! Japan Auction.
2025-11-27 17:05
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
2025-11-27 03:00
Silent Hill f writer and When They Cry series creator Ryukishi07 reflects on 25 years of his work at 07th Expansion.
2025-11-27 01:00
In a recent interview, Nihon Falcom CEO Toshihiro Kondo talked about future Trails series remakes potentially coming after 2nd Chapter.
2025-11-27 00:00
We talk to New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project producer Riichiro Yamada about what the new title will inherit vs reinvent.
2025-11-26 23:00
Interview with COVER CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and promotion lead Ryota Aomi about hololive’s ties to Japanese game and anime culture.
2025-11-26 22:00
Two players of the Japanese gacha game Puzzle & Dragons have been awarded exclusive honors for logging in for 13 years without missing a day.
2025-11-26 21:00
Sega’s full-price games aren’t selling much compared to how highly they’re rated, and the company cites “definitive editions” as one of the possible reasons.
2025-11-26 18:47
Natsuki Osaki, who provides the Japanese voice of Shu Iwai, will also be doing a live playthrough of Silent Hill f this year.
2025-11-26 15:57
Shift Up has teamed up with NIKKE publisher Level Infinite for global publishing of its upcoming title Project Spirits.
2025-11-26 10:55
Arknights: Endfield developer RUA says the game isn’t something you can take for a short and casual run, but they’re confident there’s a demand for it.
2025-11-25 23:00
Interview with COVER CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and promotion lead Ryota Aomi about the origin and objective of Holoearth.
2025-11-25 22:00
Over 20,000 PC doujin games hosted on DLsite are available for cloud streaming through the service. The campaign will run until November 30.
2025-11-25 17:55
The new Atelier Ryza ASMR compilation is set after the trilogy, featuring interactions between Ryza and Klaudia.
2025-11-25 16:14
Rune Factory 4 developers Shinichi Manabe and Takanori Tsuji talk about their brand-new project Farnia Village.
2025-11-25 15:25
A rare unseen Final Fantasy artwork by concept artist Yoshitaka Amano sold for over $7.8k on Yahoo! Japan Auction.
2025-11-27 17:05
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
2025-11-27 03:00
Silent Hill f writer and When They Cry series creator Ryukishi07 reflects on 25 years of his work at 07th Expansion.
2025-11-27 01:00
In a recent interview, Nihon Falcom CEO Toshihiro Kondo talked about future Trails series remakes potentially coming after 2nd Chapter.
2025-11-27 00:00
We talk to New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project producer Riichiro Yamada about what the new title will inherit vs reinvent.
2025-11-26 23:00
Interview with COVER CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and promotion lead Ryota Aomi about hololive’s ties to Japanese game and anime culture.
2025-11-26 22:00
Two players of the Japanese gacha game Puzzle & Dragons have been awarded exclusive honors for logging in for 13 years without missing a day.
2025-11-26 21:00
Sega’s full-price games aren’t selling much compared to how highly they’re rated, and the company cites “definitive editions” as one of the possible reasons.
2025-11-26 18:47
Natsuki Osaki, who provides the Japanese voice of Shu Iwai, will also be doing a live playthrough of Silent Hill f this year.
2025-11-26 15:57
Interview with COVER CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and promotion lead Ryota Aomi about the origin and objective of Holoearth.
2025-11-25 22:00
Over 20,000 PC doujin games hosted on DLsite are available for cloud streaming through the service. The campaign will run until November 30.
2025-11-25 17:55
The new Atelier Ryza ASMR compilation is set after the trilogy, featuring interactions between Ryza and Klaudia.
2025-11-25 16:14
Rune Factory 4 developers Shinichi Manabe and Takanori Tsuji talk about their brand-new project Farnia Village.
2025-11-25 15:25
At the WePlay Expo 2025 in Shanghai, Steins;Gate series producer Tatsuya Matsubara revealed new details about the upcoming reboot.
2025-11-25 13:01
Showcase of upcoming or recently released Japanese indie games centered around jobs and working.
2025-11-23 23:00
COVER CEO Motoaki “YAGOO” Tanigo talks about how and why his company launched its own indie game publishing label.
2025-11-23 22:00
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
2025-11-27 03:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno initially had very different ideas about how the Rebuild tetralogy should end.
2025-11-22 00:01
20 out of 100 viral buzzword nominees in Japan are related to Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which is more than any other single franchise.
2025-11-21 23:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks recently disclosed their new midterm strategy for combating Japan’s chronic animator shortage.
2025-11-21 00:01
Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
2025-11-19 16:58
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
2025-11-13 01:00
In a recent interview, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shared his feelings and concerns for the ever-evolving mecha series.
2025-11-12 00:01
It was recently announced that Pommu would indefinitely suspend services due to numerous malfunctions and higher-than-expected traffic.
2025-11-11 13:59
According to a new study, 2025 has seen anime studios shut down or go bankrupt at an even higher pace than previous years.
2025-11-05 22:00
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposes new policy guidelines for the Japanese content and anime industries.
2025-11-05 02:00
Yokohama City University’s psychologists are trying out a new counseling service which blends therapy with anime content.
2025-10-31 19:03
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
An interview laying bare the psychological state of a woman accused of harassing and threatening Nijisanji’s VTuber has drawn attention from Japanese users.
2025-10-23 22:00
A recent survey by Happinet suggests Japan’s “kidult” population has reached 5.35 million people and a market worth more than $500 million USD.
2025-10-22 02:00
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
A Super Sentai series revival is “possible,” but Japanese TV stations are hoping to “create new heroes” after 50 years of the franchise
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
Indie games
Magical Girl Witch Trials developer preparing for North American expansion as the “Overwhelmingly Positive” title sells over 200,000 copies on Steam
In a recent interview, Magical Girl Witch Trials developers shared that they are making preparations to promote the title in North America.
nintendo
Chef Kawasaki “micro bikini” ride deleted from Kirby Air Riders Machine Market, immediately replaced by succubus Chef Kawasaki
As players lament the loss of micro bikini Chef Kawasaki, succubus Chef Kawasaki has replaced it as the priciest custom ride in Kirby Air Riders.
