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Mamon King creator Yoshinama announced that he was able to recoup the full amount he invested into the game after hitting 80,000 copies sold in just a month.
2026-01-31 00:00
Aquaplus COO, game producer and composer Naoya Shimokawa recently addressed last year’s acquisition by WWE developer Yuke’s.
2026-01-30 23:00
Final Fantasy VII’s Steam PC port from 2013 cannot be purchased from Japan, and gamers are hoping this will change with the upcoming “new version.”
2026-01-30 22:00
Koei Tecmo used to have exquisite Valentine’s Day fanservice, but the tradition came to an end during the pandemic, and people are missing it.
2026-01-30 15:29
Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter will end services on April 22. KAZUMA KANEKO’s Tsukuyomi is set to release the next day, on April 23.
2026-01-30 15:27
Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio assured fans that Yakuza Kiwami 3’s recent demo does not reflect the final game’s presentation.
2026-01-30 13:47
Everything we know about HazeDenki’s debut title, Sister Other Paranoia.
2026-01-30 01:00
NIGHTIN CAGE developer talks to AUTOMATON about the animation showcase videos that made the game go viral in Japan.
2026-01-30 00:00
A Japanese Arknights: Endfield player recently discovered a bug that turns all characters blue-skinned, mistaking it for alien design.
2026-01-29 23:00
Nier creator Yoko Taro thinks Hideki Kamiya’s unapologetic behavior on X is healthy for Japan’s industry, where creators can rarely speak up for themselves without reservations.
2026-01-29 22:00
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
The official manual of the 1995 Japanese side-scrolling platformer Magical Pop’n is so sought-after by collectors it can sell for over $1.4k.
2026-01-29 01:00
We asked NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD and Sister Other Paranoia creator nyalra about what could be the reason behind his work’s global success.
2026-01-29 00:00
Veteran Japanese TV producer Hiromichi Shizume talks about the implications of MAPPA’s new partnership with Netflix.
2026-01-28 23:00
Published by GremoryGames and developed by Lilith, Taimanin Squad is set to release in the first half of 2026.
2026-01-28 14:38
Aquaplus COO explains why Utawarerumono will be ending with the release of series finale Shiro e no Michishirube.
2026-01-28 12:53
Mamon King creator Yoshinama announced that he was able to recoup the full amount he invested into the game after hitting 80,000 copies sold in just a month.
2026-01-31 00:00
Aquaplus COO, game producer and composer Naoya Shimokawa recently addressed last year’s acquisition by WWE developer Yuke’s.
2026-01-30 23:00
Koei Tecmo used to have exquisite Valentine’s Day fanservice, but the tradition came to an end during the pandemic, and people are missing it.
2026-01-30 15:29
Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter will end services on April 22. KAZUMA KANEKO’s Tsukuyomi is set to release the next day, on April 23.
2026-01-30 15:27
Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio assured fans that Yakuza Kiwami 3’s recent demo does not reflect the final game’s presentation.
2026-01-30 13:47
Everything we know about HazeDenki’s debut title, Sister Other Paranoia.
2026-01-30 01:00
NIGHTIN CAGE developer talks to AUTOMATON about the animation showcase videos that made the game go viral in Japan.
2026-01-30 00:00
Nier creator Yoko Taro thinks Hideki Kamiya’s unapologetic behavior on X is healthy for Japan’s industry, where creators can rarely speak up for themselves without reservations.
2026-01-29 22:00
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
The official manual of the 1995 Japanese side-scrolling platformer Magical Pop’n is so sought-after by collectors it can sell for over $1.4k.
2026-01-29 01:00
We asked NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD and Sister Other Paranoia creator nyalra about what could be the reason behind his work’s global success.
2026-01-29 00:00
Veteran Japanese TV producer Hiromichi Shizume talks about the implications of MAPPA’s new partnership with Netflix.
2026-01-28 23:00
Published by GremoryGames and developed by Lilith, Taimanin Squad is set to release in the first half of 2026.
2026-01-28 14:38
Aquaplus COO explains why Utawarerumono will be ending with the release of series finale Shiro e no Michishirube.
2026-01-28 12:53
Koei Tecmo’s financial statements are once again drawing amused (and impressed) reactions from Japanese fans.
2026-01-28 01:00
In a recent interview, Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi talked more about how the “ikeoji” Leon Kennedy design came to be.
2026-01-28 00:00
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
Veteran Japanese TV producer Hiromichi Shizume talks about the implications of MAPPA’s new partnership with Netflix.
2026-01-28 23:00
Damages from piracy have reached a total of 10.4 trillion yen in 2025 according to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
2026-01-27 23:00
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
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
Massive manga piracy site Bato.to was shut down in collaborative crackdown by Japanese and Chinese publishers, CODA reports
According to Japan’s CODA, five major Japanese publishers made the initial request for action against Bato.to and 60 related sites.
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.
