Backed by Sony investment, Kadokawa is raising its target for original IP creation to 9,000 titles per year
Kadokawa plans to increase its output of manga, light novels and other publications to 9,000 per titles year by fiscal year 2027.
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Amber V
Editor-in-Chief since October 2023.
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.
New Gundam co-produced by Evangelion’s studio Khara rakes in 598 million yen in three days, taking top spot at box office
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- sees explosive popularity in its opening weekend, taking the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office.
Pokémon TCG Pocket player shares outcome of hitting the game’s daily spending limit every day since release
Japanese YouTuber Hajimesyacho has been purchasing the daily limit in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket for over 80 days.
Koei Tecmo stocks rebound as Dynasty Warriors: Origins nears 70k concurrent players and tops best-seller rankings
Koei Tecmo Holdings' share price rebounded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on January 20 in response to the strong performance of Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Sega just put out a comprehensive guide on Japanese arcades for tourists, including tips for winning, etiquette and more
Sega launched an official website titled Japanese Game Center Guide on January 20. The site is meant as an introduction to Japanese arcades for tourists visiting Japan.
Nintendo’s average annual salary decreased in 2024, but ranked second highest in Japanese regional ranking
Nintendo's average annual salary decreased in the fiscal year ending March 2024, but was still high enough to come in second in Japan's regional rankings.
Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada’s “open to work” announcement is not a cause for worry, creator clarifies
Tekken series executive producer Katsuhiro Harada posted on LinkedIn that he is "casually" looking for a new full-time job, giving fans the idea that he's leaving Bandai Namco, but this seems to not be the case after all.
Sony lets you experience the smells of Infinity Nikki in new high-tech collaboration event
Sony is showcasing its experimental olfactory technology in a collaboration with Infinity Nikki that lets you enjoy the game's flowery scents.
Japanese mobile game teaches masterclass in marketing with viral ad of Jojo character just standing still for 10 seconds
Japanese mobile game Monster Strike has reached more than just its player base with its viral Jojo's Bizarre Adventure crossover ad, counting 16 million views in six days.
“They’re like daughters to us” – Around 3,000 pieces of offensive Dead or Alive fanart gets removed by Koei Tecmo yearly
Koei Tecmo's legal department talks about the company's stance on doujinshi, including measures they've taken against offensive Dead or Alive fanart.
Japanese man arrested for selling modded Nintendo Switch consoles, setting a new precedent
Japanese police have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of selling Nintendo Switches modded to run pirated games.
Bandai Namco’s Synduality Echo of Ada lets you “steal” other people’s pre-order DLC items through PVP, leading to chaos
In Synduality Echo of Ada, you can basically steal another player's paid pre-order DLC items, including the high-perfomance Daisy Ogre unit.