Megami Tensei artist Kazuma Kaneko says there are no plans to use gen AI in his next project
Kazuma Kaneko recently answered a fan's question about his future plans at COLOPL.
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She grew up playing Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein with her dad, and is now enamored with obscure Japanese video games and internet culture. Currently devoted to growing Automaton West to the size of its Japanese sister-site, while making sure to keep news concise and developer stories deep and stimulating.
Former Weekly Shonen Jump manga artist says he was continuously denied a hiatus despite worsening health issues during late 90s
Hanasaka Tenshi Tenten-kun author Kazumata Oguri recently talked about his experiences being a serialized Weekly Shonen Jump artist.
Developer of Japanese butt-controlled fighting game Ketsu Battler genuinely thought Granblue creative director Tetsuya Fukuhara was Just Kidding when he offered a Versus: Rising collaboration
Ketsu Battler creator TomozoP explains the miraculous string of events that brought Beelzebub and Narmaya into the game.
“Overwhelmingly Positive” daughter-raising sim Volcano Princess to get fully voiced Complete Edition with new content for consoles and mobile
A free update to the Steam version is planned for October 2026.
Nihon Falcom is aiming for one flagship IP entry and one younger-staff-led game every year. CEO says the studio needs to cultivate its successors
Toshihiro Kondo recently talked about Nihon Falcom's goal of releasing two new games annually.
The Ghost in the Shell Director says his eccentric pseudonym came from a desire to abandon his ego and become a “drawing machine”
The Ghost in The Shell director Mokochan talks about his emphasis of "physicality" over ego in anime creation.
Generative AI use among Japanese online game companies at 100%, according to annual industry survey
Meanwhile, gamers' most frequently cited AI-related concerns are "copyright infringement" and "games starting to look alike."
Tales of series producer apologizes for the “long wait” on new entry, says development team is hard at work
Tales of series general producer Yusuke Tomizawa comments on the IP's current situation and future.
Chainsmoker Cat’s cast was told to treat “That was terrible” as a compliment during production. Yaniko and Yakuko voice actresses talk about their roles
Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) voice actresses share thoughts on the characters and the anime's production.
Koei Tecmo has expanded its workforce from 2,500 to over 3,000 in two years, remains committed to target of 5,000
Koei Tecmo's new CEO and president Hisashi Koinuma recently talked about the company's efforts to increase development capacity.
Ikaruga creator announces his cancelled shooter Ubusuna is set for revival, with funding talks underway
The game had been in development for 12 years before being cancelled at M2.
The Ghost in the Shell director says he prayed to an imaginary Masamune Shirow and sought “spiritual assimilation” with him to faithfully adapt the manga
The Ghost in the Shell anime director Mokochan talks about his approach to adapting Masamune Shirow's manga.