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Slowpoke’s choice of pronouns in Pokémon Pokopia came as a big surprise to Japanese fans who like to envision the Pokemon as a gyaru.
2026-03-06 22:00
Developers behind Bandai Namco Entertainment’s new Sword Art Online game, Echoes of Aincrad, discuss its “Death Game” mode.
2026-03-06 20:00
Solo developer harusugi recently released Wikigacha, a browser trading card gacha game based entirely on Wikipedia articles.
2026-03-06 19:00
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
Jim Watkins, the administrator of Japanese anonymous bulletin board 5channel, reported on March 6 that the site’s domain has been suspended.
2026-03-06 17:38
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is a fast-paced mecha shooter that draws inspiration from Armored Core and Ace Combat.
2026-03-06 15:21
Interview with Arknights: Endfield level designer RUA and lead planner Ryan about the game’s extensive factory building and automation gameplay.
2026-03-06 12:00
Studio TENDA just released KOKUTOTO, a morally grey visual novel inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic short story Rashomon.
2026-03-05 23:00
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
Homura Hime is a mix of combo-heavy action and 3D bullet hell, voiced by a star-studded Japanese anime VA cast.
2026-03-05 18:20
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-05 18:03
Lucky Bancho, a prominent Japanese FFXIV veteran known for conducting large-scale, unofficial yearly censuses of active players on The Lodestone, weighs in on “matome sites.”
2026-03-05 15:51
Game creator Takiya Ijima recently announced that Apathy: Psycho Fujoshi would not be coming to Steam due to “unresolvable issues.”
2026-03-05 15:33
Developed by Japanese solo indie Takanori Toge, SIKI is an upcoming 3D rail shooter set in a near-future Japan.
2026-03-05 14:58
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
Slowpoke’s choice of pronouns in Pokémon Pokopia came as a big surprise to Japanese fans who like to envision the Pokemon as a gyaru.
2026-03-06 22:00
Developers behind Bandai Namco Entertainment’s new Sword Art Online game, Echoes of Aincrad, discuss its “Death Game” mode.
2026-03-06 20:00
Solo developer harusugi recently released Wikigacha, a browser trading card gacha game based entirely on Wikipedia articles.
2026-03-06 19:00
Jim Watkins, the administrator of Japanese anonymous bulletin board 5channel, reported on March 6 that the site’s domain has been suspended.
2026-03-06 17:38
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is a fast-paced mecha shooter that draws inspiration from Armored Core and Ace Combat.
2026-03-06 15:21
Studio TENDA just released KOKUTOTO, a morally grey visual novel inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic short story Rashomon.
2026-03-05 23:00
Homura Hime is a mix of combo-heavy action and 3D bullet hell, voiced by a star-studded Japanese anime VA cast.
2026-03-05 18:20
Lucky Bancho, a prominent Japanese FFXIV veteran known for conducting large-scale, unofficial yearly censuses of active players on The Lodestone, weighs in on “matome sites.”
2026-03-05 15:51
Game creator Takiya Ijima recently announced that Apathy: Psycho Fujoshi would not be coming to Steam due to “unresolvable issues.”
2026-03-05 15:33
Developed by Japanese solo indie Takanori Toge, SIKI is an upcoming 3D rail shooter set in a near-future Japan.
2026-03-05 14:58
Pokémon fans in Japan discuss the shift in visuals in the recent entries of the series, following the announcement of Winds and Waves.
2026-03-05 00:00
Much like users had hoped, has Final Fantasy VII finally become purchasable on Steam in Japan following the game’s recent update.
2026-03-04 23:00
Ken Yamamoto talks about the strengths of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise from the perspective of a seasoned movie adaptation director.
2026-03-04 22:00
With the addition of Generation 10, the total number of Pokémon has officially surpassed the number of kanji taught in elementary schools.
2026-03-04 21:00
Koei Tecmo has partnered with SpiralAI, the developer of Japanese character-based conversational AI model Geppetto2.
2026-03-04 18:00
Starting March 10, Final Fantasy XI’s top three largest servers – Asura, Bahamut and Odin – will be closed off to new players.
2026-03-04 15:53
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
After rising to the top of a monthly popularity vote, an AI-generated manga has been disqualified by Shueisha.
2026-02-20 09:09
Japanese company Luminaris announces the opening of their virtual cram school where all instructors are real-life VTubers.
2026-02-19 00:00
All-female VTuber agency VSPO! has reached an out-of-court settlement with a person accused of distributing sexually explicit images for profit.
2026-02-18 01:00
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
2026-02-14 00:00
Right up until its premiere, Bandai Namco Filmworks kept the ending theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe a secret.
2026-02-10 21:00
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
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
Kadokawa and Aniplex establish new joint anime film distribution company Animec
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
Indie games
AI: The Somnium Files and Triangle Strategy dev’s new game is a morally grey Akutagawa-inspired noir fantasy in which the players will “hate the choices they make”
Studio TENDA just released KOKUTOTO, a morally grey visual novel inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic short story Rashomon.
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.
