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Monotype has announced revisions to the LETS font license service for games, previously owned by Japan’s Fontworks.
2026-04-04 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
Village in the Shade, Nippon Ichi Software’s upcoming “quiet and relaxing” farming simulator, will not be suitable for all ages,
2026-04-03 23:00
In a recent interview, Aquaplus president Naoya Shimokawa addressed the fans’ requests for a third installment of the game.
2026-04-03 22:00
The Cinemersive Labs will be integrated into SIE’s Visual Computing Group.
2026-04-03 18:40
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance developer Shanghai Bokura Network Technology posted an apology on April 2 acknowledging the issue.
2026-04-03 17:20
Japanese multi-media creator Uka Todoki recently announced that their new dating sim Girlfailure Art Club is in development.
2026-04-03 01:00
“I suppose I was acting under the assumption that people are inherently good.”
2026-04-03 00:00
In a recent interview, Neptunia developers Hikaru Yasui and Tsunako talked about the productional background of Neptunia: Unlimited.
2026-04-02 23:00
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
This follows the indefinite closure of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo announced on March 27.
2026-04-02 13:15
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C2 Praparat has rebooted the long-awaited Plan [ki] – a project originally launched at the same time as Kantai Collection.
2026-04-02 12:04
Key makes an unusual announcement that this year they don’t have any April Fool’s content prepared on account of developing anemoi.
2026-04-01 18:09
Rance developer AliceSoft’s official digital store is set to shut down after platform A-Cute announced it would be terminating services.
2026-04-01 15:36
Too Kyo Games’ April Fools prank is hidden on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s official website and advises players to think of their futures instead of carnal desires.
2026-04-01 13:40
Stellar Blade and NIKKE developer Shift Up has acquired studio Unbound, led by Resident Evil and Devil May Cry veteran Shinji Mikami.
2026-04-01 12:06
Monotype has announced revisions to the LETS font license service for games, previously owned by Japan’s Fontworks.
2026-04-04 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
Village in the Shade, Nippon Ichi Software’s upcoming “quiet and relaxing” farming simulator, will not be suitable for all ages,
2026-04-03 23:00
In a recent interview, Aquaplus president Naoya Shimokawa addressed the fans’ requests for a third installment of the game.
2026-04-03 22:00
Japanese multi-media creator Uka Todoki recently announced that their new dating sim Girlfailure Art Club is in development.
2026-04-03 01:00
“I suppose I was acting under the assumption that people are inherently good.”
2026-04-03 00:00
In a recent interview, Neptunia developers Hikaru Yasui and Tsunako talked about the productional background of Neptunia: Unlimited.
2026-04-02 23:00
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
This follows the indefinite closure of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo announced on March 27.
2026-04-02 13:15
C2 Praparat has rebooted the long-awaited Plan [ki] – a project originally launched at the same time as Kantai Collection.
2026-04-02 12:04
Key makes an unusual announcement that this year they don’t have any April Fool’s content prepared on account of developing anemoi.
2026-04-01 18:09
Rance developer AliceSoft’s official digital store is set to shut down after platform A-Cute announced it would be terminating services.
2026-04-01 15:36
Too Kyo Games’ April Fools prank is hidden on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s official website and advises players to think of their futures instead of carnal desires.
2026-04-01 13:40
Stellar Blade and NIKKE developer Shift Up has acquired studio Unbound, led by Resident Evil and Devil May Cry veteran Shinji Mikami.
2026-04-01 12:06
It turns out, a certain Prime Minister with “striking eyes and bushy eyebrows” appeared as a Mii in an official Tomodachi Life guidebook.
2026-04-01 02:00
Japanese solo developer Ichijo Lilili announced that Obake Nante Kowakunai JK VS Gakkou Meikyuu reached 100% of its crowdfunding goal.
2026-04-01 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
Activist investor Oasis Management Company has increased its stakes in Kadokawa, reaching a 13.76% ownership percentage.
2026-03-31 15:21
In a recent column, MAPPA studio president Manabu Otsuka reflects on the recent success of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation.
2026-03-31 01:00
Kadokawa Corporation’s Dwango launched the new “fan community” platform Sapocia starting March 23.
2026-03-27 02:00
Oasis Managament Company raised their stake in Kadokawa to 11.18%, becoming one of the largest owners of the Japanese publisher.
2026-03-26 18:10
A Japanese city’s efforts to revitalize the economy through “Evangelion tourism” have led to results far beyond the local administration’s expectations.
2026-03-26 03:00
Major Japanese manufacturers of standalone Blu-ray players like Elecom and Buffalo have announced that they will be discontinuing production.
2026-03-25 23:00
Isekai publisher To Books announced that they would be revising their full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending April 2026.
2026-03-24 23:00
Japanese VTuber goes viral after launching a “girlfriend experience” paid plan charging 100,000 yen per month.
2026-03-24 18:28
Japanese media personality and fund manager Hideto Fujino discusses Japan’s anime and IP content’s investment growth potential for 2026.
2026-03-24 02:00
Documents released by Japan’s METI indicate that out of subsidies aimed at the content industry in 2024, a shockingly small portion went towards animators.
2026-03-24 00:00
While remaining affiliated with Cover Corporation and hololive, Hoshimachi Suisei will now pursue her solo career under personal agency Studio Stellar.
2026-03-23 13:50
Following the premiere of Paris ni Saku Étoile, anime director Goro Taniguchi spoke about his views on the industry.
2026-03-19 03:00
Dubbed the “last human-made social network in the AI era,” smartphone metaverse video call app POPOPO launched today.
2026-03-18 16:06
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
Japan gets its first “ancient Roman VTuber” as author of legendary Thermae Romae series announces debut
Mari Yamazaki, creator of the historical time travel comedy manga Thermae Romae, recently announced her new Thermae Minerva VTuber project.
Indie games
Upcoming Japanese dating sim Girlfailure Art Club puts you at the mercy of four quirky otaku high school girls
Japanese multi-media creator Uka Todoki recently announced that their new dating sim Girlfailure Art Club is in development.
nintendo
Nintendo’s “totally not Shinzo Abe” Mii in official 2013 Tomodachi Life guidebook resurfaces amidst new character customization boom
It turns out, a certain Prime Minister with “striking eyes and bushy eyebrows” appeared as a Mii in an official Tomodachi Life guidebook.
