Immersive “Adventure Ad” Featuring Pokémon Appears in Shibuya: Pikachu, Sprigatito, Piplup, and More Race Through Nature

To celebrate the release of the second collaboration between sun care brand Anessa and Pokémon, a new trans...

Oreimo Illustrator Draws Hilarious Switch 2 Lottery Illustration, Featuring Kirino's Joy and Kyousuke's Frustration

Hiro Kanzaki, the illustrator of the light novel Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (Oreimo), upd...

Nintendo Switch 2 Receives Over 2.2 Million Lottery Applications in Japan Alone — Nintendo Apologizes and Boosts Production

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, set for release on June 5, has already generated massive buzz, receiving ap...

Michael Bay to Helm “OutRun” Film Project in Collaboration with Sega and Universal Pictures

Sega announced on the 22nd that it is teaming up with Universal Pictures to develop a live-action film base...

Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 PV Unveiled Alongside Staff and Cast Details

The second season of the anime Azur Lane: Slow Ahead!, based on the popular mobile game Azur Lane, has offi...

Cygames Partners with Churchill Downs to Sponsor 151st Kentucky Derby—New “Unbridled Sidney Stakes” to Be Held on Oaks Day

On April 21, Cygames, known for hit titles like Uma Musume Pretty Derby, announced a new partnership with C...

Monster Hunter Wilds Character Creation Revives Fullmetal Alchemist’s Most Haunting Scene: “Don't You Have a Human Heart…?”

A Monster Hunter Wilds character inspired by Fullmetal Alchemist’s tragic chimera scene goes viral, shockin...

New Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime “Sky Striker Ace– Raye” Premieres on YouTube as Part of The Chronicles Series

On April 21, Konami Digital Entertainment released the first episode of its new promotional short anime ser...

New Gundam SEED Anime “Recollection” Announced—Connecting SEED and DESTINY Through Kira and Athrun’s Battles

A brand-new anime in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise, titled Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Recollection, ha...

Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia Set for Release on June 18, Authored by PhD Researchers from the University of Tokyo

The Pokémon franchise will release a new official encyclopedia titled Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia on June ...

Diablo IV Teams Up with Berserk in Long-Awaited First-Ever Collaboration

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that Diablo IV will feature its first-ever in-game collaboration—partne...

What is a "Fusion-style" Social Media!? Short Animation Social Media VIVIBUDS Launched Simultaneously in 10 Countries on April 17

Cocone Group, with bases in Japan, South Korea, the United States, and Estonia and known for digital servic...

Pokémon-Themed Luxury Hotel Stay Announced for Summer 2025 — Beach Resort Experience with Pikachu Pancakes and More

On April 15, Grand Hyatt Tokyo announced its newest themed accommodation, “Pokémon Collaboration Summer 202...

Uma Musume: Tokai Project Begins with Oguri Cap-Themed Train and Limited Edition Goods

On April 13, the Tokai Project, a special collaboration between the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray and N...

Kazunari Ninomiya’s Exit 8 to Premiere at Cannes Midnight Screening — First Appearance at Festival for the Actor

The upcoming film Exit 8, starring Kazunari Ninomiya, has been officially invited to the Midnight Screening...

Tamagotchi: Puchi Puchi Omisecchi Collaboration Café Opens at Capcom Café from May 2

Capcom Café Ikebukuro and Umeda will host a limited-time collaboration café with Bandai’s beloved title Tam...

Kirby Café x Captain Sweets Burger Collaboration Returns with Strawberry Burger on April 18

The delightful collaboration between Kirby Café and Captain Sweets Burger, a dessert burger brand by Grapes...

"BANANA FISH" Playing Cards Now Available—Relive Memories with Ash and Eiji’s Iconic Illustrations

Pre-orders for official BANANA FISH playing cards launched on April 3 through the AMNIBUS online store.

New “Monster Hunter Wilds” Official Apparel Now Available on Amazon Japan from Capcom

Capcom has released brand-new official apparel featuring designs from their latest game, Monster Hunter Wil...

Nintendo Implements Strict Conditions for Switch 2 Lottery, Requiring 50+ Hours of Gameplay to Combat Scalpers

Nintendo recently revealed detailed requirements for participation in the lottery sale of its upcoming gami...