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TV Asahi has announced that it will postpone the airing of a documentary dedicated to a Japanese maid cafe that employs women with developmental disabilities
2026-05-21 19:02
Gotcha Gotcha Games unveils new details on the features of RPG Maker U2U, their brand new game development engine.
2026-05-21 18:34
Starting August 2026, The Pokémon Company is considering requiring identity verification for access to certain products and events in Japan.
2026-05-21 16:48
Capcom’s game development platform and AI solutions VP Shinichi Inoue talks about the company’s views on AI and details of Google Cloud collaboration.
2026-05-21 14:21
Starting December 2026, Square Enix will welcome developers in Japan to submit their projects for a chance to win generous monetary prizes and publishing support.
2026-05-21 13:57
An interview with Doraccoon, the indie studio behind RACCOIN, and COREBLAZER, the company that supported the hit title’s development.
2026-05-21 13:05
Anime gacha RPG Echocalypse: The Scarlet Covenant recently issued an official apology regarding allegedly plagiarized weapon designs.
2026-05-21 00:00
Japanese indie development circle Death Kumiai celebrates 100,000+ Wishlists for its upcoming title Annihilated.
2026-05-20 23:00
Bringing the stage of Playground Games’ racing series to Japan for the first time, it comes as no surprise that Forza Horizon 6 has been on Japanese gamers’ radars. Even prior to its launch, the game’s early map reveal generated a lot of hype for including the famous “holy sites” of street racing and Initial D, but now that…
2026-05-20 22:00
Game developer Thomas Grové made his game in both the Unity and Godot engines to determine which to use for the final project.
2026-05-20 21:00
Novaflare recently teased its upcoming new title Project Rabbit, a dark fantasy soulslike RPG with escape and survival elements.
2026-05-20 16:28
Japanese content creation platform Fantia announces that it would be tightening their mosaic and blur censorship regulations starting May 25.
2026-05-20 15:22
Shunsuke Daito, the voice of Mortimer in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, has been confirmed for a role in Stranger Than Heaven, but co-star Kazuhiro Nakaya will not be appearing.
2026-05-20 13:03
Capcom now counts 3,976 full-time employees following significant personnel upsizing in the past few fiscal years.
2026-05-20 12:53
Ken Ogino, author of the cancelled Shonen Jump title Lady Justice, recently talked about the manga’s behind-the-scenes.
2026-05-20 00:00
Jamsanpoid, the developer behind From Madness With Love, drops their “laid back” gay bar management sim Sodomy Fatale on Steam.
2026-05-19 23:00
TV Asahi has announced that it will postpone the airing of a documentary dedicated to a Japanese maid cafe that employs women with developmental disabilities
2026-05-21 19:02
Gotcha Gotcha Games unveils new details on the features of RPG Maker U2U, their brand new game development engine.
2026-05-21 18:34
Starting August 2026, The Pokémon Company is considering requiring identity verification for access to certain products and events in Japan.
2026-05-21 16:48
Capcom’s game development platform and AI solutions VP Shinichi Inoue talks about the company’s views on AI and details of Google Cloud collaboration.
2026-05-21 14:21
Starting December 2026, Square Enix will welcome developers in Japan to submit their projects for a chance to win generous monetary prizes and publishing support.
2026-05-21 13:57
Anime gacha RPG Echocalypse: The Scarlet Covenant recently issued an official apology regarding allegedly plagiarized weapon designs.
2026-05-21 00:00
Japanese indie development circle Death Kumiai celebrates 100,000+ Wishlists for its upcoming title Annihilated.
2026-05-20 23:00
Bringing the stage of Playground Games’ racing series to Japan for the first time, it comes as no surprise that Forza Horizon 6 has been on Japanese gamers’ radars. Even prior to its launch, the game’s early map reveal generated a lot of hype for including the famous “holy sites” of street racing and Initial D, but now that…
2026-05-20 22:00
Japanese content creation platform Fantia announces that it would be tightening their mosaic and blur censorship regulations starting May 25.
2026-05-20 15:22
Shunsuke Daito, the voice of Mortimer in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, has been confirmed for a role in Stranger Than Heaven, but co-star Kazuhiro Nakaya will not be appearing.
2026-05-20 13:03
Capcom now counts 3,976 full-time employees following significant personnel upsizing in the past few fiscal years.
2026-05-20 12:53
Ken Ogino, author of the cancelled Shonen Jump title Lady Justice, recently talked about the manga’s behind-the-scenes.
2026-05-20 00:00
Jamsanpoid, the developer behind From Madness With Love, drops their “laid back” gay bar management sim Sodomy Fatale on Steam.
2026-05-19 23:00
Final Fantasy XI producer and director Yoji Fujito gives an update on the MMORPG as it celebrates its 24-year-anniversary.
2026-05-19 22:00
Shueisha Games, the publisher behind Urban Myth Dissolution Center, has opened applications for new game proposals.
2026-05-19 18:48
Japanese gothic action RPG SiNiSiStar2 just released on Steam, alongside a special 18+ patch that unlocks the game’s mature scenes.
2026-05-19 18:08
Ken Ogino, author of the cancelled Shonen Jump title Lady Justice, recently talked about the manga’s behind-the-scenes.
2026-05-20 00:00
Netflix has been hiring across multiple roles for the “gen-AI native” animation studio INKubator established in March.
2026-05-19 14:29
In its new mid-term management plan Kadokawa addresses recent financial losses driven by the company’s “bias towards proven genres.”
2026-05-18 13:49
The King of Prism series’ latest feature-length anime film will be screened jointly with The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time in June.
2026-05-15 17:59
Toei Animation announced on May 12 that it will be moving forward with plans to establish a new studio in Vietnam and a Dubai base.
2026-05-15 14:46
Anime studio Silver Link, known for titles like Strike The Blood, Non Non Biyori and WataMote, has reported its third consecutive year of operating losses.
2026-05-14 15:12
Yohei Fukui, producer at Pierrot, talks about Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly, the studio’s first new magical girl show in almost 30 years.
2026-05-11 23:00
Katsuhiro Otomo, the manga author and film director behind AKIRA, is working on a new project at animation studio OVAL GEAR.
2026-05-11 15:09
A new AI-generated commercial by Japanese cosmetics brand Utena faces online criticism for looking “too similar” to the Sailor Moon art style.
2026-05-07 21:00
Former staff members of Buta Productions have established the independent animator collective Ponbleu.
2026-05-06 16:16
The Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation producer Hiroaki Kojima recently addressed inquiries about the show’s actual production period.
2026-05-06 14:23
Netflix content acquisition director Yuji Yamano talks about how the company views partnerships with Japanese anime companies.
2026-05-05 17:50
Japanese journalist speculates Nippon TV is intentionally limiting viewing opportunities for Studio Ghibli films to defend television.
2026-04-30 22:00
The decision reportedly comes amidst Pony Canyon’s difficult financial situation as of late, driven a lack of hit titles.
2026-04-28 17:22
Toho’s Godzilla Theater project commemorates 70 years of the iconic franchise.
2026-04-24 00:00
In the May 2026 issue of Animage, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino expressed disappointment in how some fans interact with the series.
2026-04-23 22:00
Pragmata has an extra scene you can unlock by completing a few extra steps after finishing the game. Here’s how to go about it.
2026-04-27 17:59
AUTOMATON West’s guide on how to get the Courage in Desperation achievement in Capcom’s Pragmata.
2026-04-22 17:23
The Who Needs Guns!? achievement in Pragmata can be acquired in different areas and ways, but here is one of the best spots to do so.
2026-04-22 13:42
Pointers on how to locate Holo-Walls and Mini Cabins in Pragmata’s to unlock achievements and benefits for Hugh and Diana.
2026-04-21 14:44
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
Non-gaming news
Former Weekly Shonen Jump manga artist says editors insisted on erotic content as a precondition to publishing superhero series with a female protagonist
Ken Ogino, author of the cancelled Shonen Jump title Lady Justice, recently talked about the manga’s behind-the-scenes.
Indie games
Japanese indie gay bar management sim Sodomy Fatale will have you serving blood cocktails to flamboyant homosexual vampires
Jamsanpoid, the developer behind From Madness With Love, drops their “laid back” gay bar management sim Sodomy Fatale on Steam.
nintendo
Japanese man arrested after threatening to blow up Nintendo headquarters
The 27-year-old-man sent Nintendo letters claiming he’d “planted multiple bombs” within the premises, threatening to “blow everyone up.”
