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The two parties reached an amicable settlement, with the video creator paying an undisclosed sum as compensation to Square Enix.
2026-04-20 15:10
A study by Hamaru Strategy surveyed over 35 thousand Japanese consumers on their opinions of random/blind-buy merch.
2026-04-18 01:00
This comes amidst controversy surrounding the unofficial “offline version” of Square Enix’s NieR Reincarnation.
2026-04-17 23:00
Japanese developer qureate announces that their new game Bunny Garden 2 debuted as top -seller on both Steam and Nintendo Switch.
2026-04-17 22:04
This comes after the company downsized from 230 to 120 employees.
2026-04-17 22:00
Minister Toshimitsu Motegi recently criticized the White House for unauthorized use of Nintendo’s clips on their X account.
2026-04-17 13:53
A Japanese website admin was recently charged with violating the Copyright Act for posting summary articles of the Overlord anime series and Godzilla films.
2026-04-17 12:03
Kochi prefecture, which launched the initiative, is one of the least populous prefectures in Japan.
2026-04-17 01:00
By delegating routine tasks to the AI-powered Mantra Engine, Square Enix hopes to streamline the manga editing process.
2026-04-16 23:00
In between of developing games at his new company SuperNiche, Sohei Niikawa has been active as a “shared” producer in the industry for dirt cheap.
2026-04-16 22:00
Metal Slug artist Akio shares update on the dev progress of Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster, revealing some “polarizing” new QOL updates.
2026-04-16 21:00
Tose recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, reporting significant growth in sales.
2026-04-16 17:59
After leaving the developers of Shibuya Scramble Stories with half of their raised funds missing, Ubgoe has mysteriously become unavailable.
2026-04-16 14:04
Japanese indie adult game dev Ren recently announced that all revenue-related transactions from overseas had been suspended by their bank.
2026-04-15 23:00
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino recently talked about the “real” origin of Inazuma Eleven and why he thinks the series has stayed relevant for so long.
2026-04-15 22:00
Japanese entertainment company Toho announces new anime-centered expansion strategy focusing on “mass production.”
2026-04-15 18:16
The two parties reached an amicable settlement, with the video creator paying an undisclosed sum as compensation to Square Enix.
2026-04-20 15:10
A study by Hamaru Strategy surveyed over 35 thousand Japanese consumers on their opinions of random/blind-buy merch.
2026-04-18 01:00
This comes amidst controversy surrounding the unofficial “offline version” of Square Enix’s NieR Reincarnation.
2026-04-17 23:00
Japanese developer qureate announces that their new game Bunny Garden 2 debuted as top -seller on both Steam and Nintendo Switch.
2026-04-17 22:04
Minister Toshimitsu Motegi recently criticized the White House for unauthorized use of Nintendo’s clips on their X account.
2026-04-17 13:53
A Japanese website admin was recently charged with violating the Copyright Act for posting summary articles of the Overlord anime series and Godzilla films.
2026-04-17 12:03
Kochi prefecture, which launched the initiative, is one of the least populous prefectures in Japan.
2026-04-17 01:00
By delegating routine tasks to the AI-powered Mantra Engine, Square Enix hopes to streamline the manga editing process.
2026-04-16 23:00
Metal Slug artist Akio shares update on the dev progress of Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster, revealing some “polarizing” new QOL updates.
2026-04-16 21:00
Tose recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, reporting significant growth in sales.
2026-04-16 17:59
After leaving the developers of Shibuya Scramble Stories with half of their raised funds missing, Ubgoe has mysteriously become unavailable.
2026-04-16 14:04
Japanese indie adult game dev Ren recently announced that all revenue-related transactions from overseas had been suspended by their bank.
2026-04-15 23:00
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino recently talked about the “real” origin of Inazuma Eleven and why he thinks the series has stayed relevant for so long.
2026-04-15 22:00
Japanese entertainment company Toho announces new anime-centered expansion strategy focusing on “mass production.”
2026-04-15 18:16
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis’s submissions will be open until April 21, in all 15 languages supported by the game.
2026-04-15 16:35
Japanese Youtuber Narunii The Lore Knight shares a self-made mock up of his troubled $320k crowdfunded dream project Chikai no Fuchi.
2026-04-15 00:00
A study by Hamaru Strategy surveyed over 35 thousand Japanese consumers on their opinions of random/blind-buy merch.
2026-04-18 01:00
A Japanese website admin was recently charged with violating the Copyright Act for posting summary articles of the Overlord anime series and Godzilla films.
2026-04-17 12:03
Kochi prefecture, which launched the initiative, is one of the least populous prefectures in Japan.
2026-04-17 01:00
By delegating routine tasks to the AI-powered Mantra Engine, Square Enix hopes to streamline the manga editing process.
2026-04-16 23:00
Japanese entertainment company Toho announces new anime-centered expansion strategy focusing on “mass production.”
2026-04-15 18:16
This spring, Keio University is launching a new endowed course titled Anime Peace Studies: Creating peace through Japanese anime.
2026-04-14 01:00
Japanese anime production company Studio KAI has become insolvent due to a growing year-on-year deficit.
2026-04-13 16:57
Following the international premier of Rooster Fighter, the anime’s production team says the overseas response has exceed their expectations.
2026-04-10 22:00
Following backlash after the anime’s premiere, Ascendance of a Bookworm production studio WIT addresses the generative AI usage allegations.
2026-04-10 18:19
The new update from Togashi comes with a crossover illustration of Hunter x Hunter’s Kurapika and Sailor Moon.
2026-04-09 14:09
A whole three years after the anime’s airing, the official Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury X account has disabled all replies.
2026-04-07 23:00
Japanese company Space Entry recently announced the HELLO HARO mission, aiming to send a real Gundam-inspired autonomous robot to space.
2026-04-07 18:39
In a recent column, publishing industry researcher Ichishi Iida discusses the decreasing manga readership among Japanese kids and teens.
2026-04-07 01:00
Mari Yamazaki, creator of the historical time travel comedy manga Thermae Romae, recently announced her new Thermae Minerva VTuber project.
2026-04-04 00:00
In a recent post on X, manga artist and author Boichi shared his thoughts about the impact of Shonen Jump on the manga industry.
2026-04-02 22:00
Kadokawa Creators will give young talent full-time employment and the possibility to learn the craft hands-on alongise veterans.
2026-04-01 00:00
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
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
Non-gaming news
Almost 90% of Japanese people dislike random and “blind bag” merch, but the majority still buys it, large-scale survey shows
A study by Hamaru Strategy surveyed over 35 thousand Japanese consumers on their opinions of random/blind-buy merch.
Indie games
Japanese YouTuber shares first self-made prototype as he learns game dev to salvage troubled $320K crowdfunded project after 3-year development limbo
Japanese Youtuber Narunii The Lore Knight shares a self-made mock up of his troubled $320k crowdfunded dream project Chikai no Fuchi.
nintendo
Bunny Garden 2 debuts as Japan’s number one top-selling game on both Steam and Switch
Japanese developer qureate announces that their new game Bunny Garden 2 debuted as top -seller on both Steam and Nintendo Switch.
