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Japanese publisher Kodansha and solo developer Zxima released MOCHI-O on January 19, to a Very Positive Steam review score.
2026-01-23 21:00
Beast of Reincarnation game director Kota Furushima talks about how he came to choose post-apocalyptic Japan as the story’s setting.
2026-01-23 19:19
Joining a discussion among devs on X, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe recently shared some tidbits about how the company hires game designers
2026-01-23 19:08
Avex Pictures has released a casual restaurant management sim based on the Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! light novel series and anime.
2026-01-23 14:17
Brave x Junction’s Steam port returns to all worldwide regions, including ones where the game was removed due to the “frequent nudity” tag.
2026-01-23 12:38
Yuji Horii was appointed Abashiri City’s tourism ambassador, not for his work on Dragon Quest, but for his 1984 murder mystery title The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case.
2026-01-23 01:00
Dark Ties, Yakuza Kiwami 3’s Mine-centric spin-off game, uses Yakuza Online’s story as the basis of its narrative.
2026-01-23 00:01
Evangelion and Danganronpa voice actress Megumi Ogata talks about her bond with anime director Hideaki Anno.
2026-01-22 23:00
Former Konami developer and Capcom executive Yoshiki Okamoto opens up about how he overcame the collapse of Game Republic and created Monster Strike.
2026-01-22 22:00
Nishitani Aya, writer of the original Megami Tensei novel, discusses theory on how favoring popular genres influences the game industry.
2026-01-22 21:00
Fantasista Asuka, Qureate’s upcoming soccer sim, is set to release on February 12 for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
2026-01-22 18:14
A column on Armored Core 3 by Ollie Barder.
2026-01-22 12:30
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
A survey by SMBC Consumer Finance offers statistics on how much young adults in Japan spend money on gacha pulls and other in-game purchases.
2026-01-22 00:01
AUTOMATON talked to The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy composer Masafumi Takada about the production of the recently released OST.
2026-01-21 23:00
Following his 3-hour-long video explaining the issues with Chikai No Fuchi (Oath Abyss)’s development, Narunii has posted an apology video.
2026-01-21 22:00
Japanese publisher Kodansha and solo developer Zxima released MOCHI-O on January 19, to a Very Positive Steam review score.
2026-01-23 21:00
Beast of Reincarnation game director Kota Furushima talks about how he came to choose post-apocalyptic Japan as the story’s setting.
2026-01-23 19:19
Joining a discussion among devs on X, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe recently shared some tidbits about how the company hires game designers
2026-01-23 19:08
Avex Pictures has released a casual restaurant management sim based on the Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! light novel series and anime.
2026-01-23 14:17
Brave x Junction’s Steam port returns to all worldwide regions, including ones where the game was removed due to the “frequent nudity” tag.
2026-01-23 12:38
Yuji Horii was appointed Abashiri City’s tourism ambassador, not for his work on Dragon Quest, but for his 1984 murder mystery title The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case.
2026-01-23 01:00
Dark Ties, Yakuza Kiwami 3’s Mine-centric spin-off game, uses Yakuza Online’s story as the basis of its narrative.
2026-01-23 00:01
Evangelion and Danganronpa voice actress Megumi Ogata talks about her bond with anime director Hideaki Anno.
2026-01-22 23:00
Former Konami developer and Capcom executive Yoshiki Okamoto opens up about how he overcame the collapse of Game Republic and created Monster Strike.
2026-01-22 22:00
Nishitani Aya, writer of the original Megami Tensei novel, discusses theory on how favoring popular genres influences the game industry.
2026-01-22 21:00
Fantasista Asuka, Qureate’s upcoming soccer sim, is set to release on February 12 for Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
2026-01-22 18:14
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
A survey by SMBC Consumer Finance offers statistics on how much young adults in Japan spend money on gacha pulls and other in-game purchases.
2026-01-22 00:01
AUTOMATON talked to The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy composer Masafumi Takada about the production of the recently released OST.
2026-01-21 23:00
Following his 3-hour-long video explaining the issues with Chikai No Fuchi (Oath Abyss)’s development, Narunii has posted an apology video.
2026-01-21 22:00
Netflix will exclusively and simultaneously stream MAPPA’s current and upcoming anime titles in over 190 countries worldwide.
2026-01-21 13:13
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
According to the results of a recent survey, Japan’s anime otaku population is estimated at around 5.5 million people.
2025-12-25 02:00
In a recent interview, Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shared his impressions of the Japanese content industry going global.
2025-12-25 00:01
Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
2025-12-19 22:00
DLsite’s “otaku friendly” social network service Pommu has returned after a month-long maintenance period.
2025-12-18 18:35
Major japanese ebook platform Comic C’moA reveals that isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025.
2025-12-17 00:01
The viral VTuber grandma was introduced as a “85-year-old” on her debut, but was actually 84 at the time.
2025-12-12 01:00
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
“Nobody reads manga anymore.” Veteran manga editor says there are fewer aspiring editors who are truly passionate about the medium
Kazuaki Ishibashi, a manga editor best known for his editing work on Mob Psycho 100, recently spoke out about the state of his profession.
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.
