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Shift Up donated 5 million won’s worth of blankets to local families in need on January 15, as reported by Korean media.
2026-01-16 12:34
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy publishers reveal that the game was actually a bundle featuring The Hundred Line and Hundred Line 2.
2026-01-16 12:00
Mech Builder 3D is a new indie model kit simulator on Steam, inspired by Gunpla.
2026-01-16 02:00
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
2026-01-16 01:00
Nihon Falcom CEO Toshihiro Kondo talks about the company’s philosophy and where it positions itself against its major global competitors like China and Korea.
2026-01-16 00:01
Animal Crossing’s infamous Japanese “adults only island” recently god banned by Nintendo, after a 5-years-long runtime.
2026-01-15 23:00
Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab predicts eight major trends that will likely effect the anime industry in the following year.
2026-01-15 22:00
Dyamis One, the studio behind the cancelled Project KV, is working on a new game backed by investment from NCSoft.
2026-01-15 14:52
Persona and Megami Tensei series creator Kouji Okada announced a brand-new “school life RPG” developed by Compile Hearts.
2026-01-15 14:33
The “gem-matching” roguelite ANTHEM#9 is set to release on February 5, 2026 on Steam. A demo version is currently available.
2026-01-14 22:00
Taito has issued a follow-up on its nationwide “search warrant” for the Crown 602, the first Japan-produced crane game machine.
2026-01-14 16:32
Taimanin Squad will be entering open beta on January 15, exclusively on Galaxy Store, with the full game also releasing for iOS and PC.
2026-01-14 16:06
TEGAKI is a new social media platform for artists with an integrated authentication system and commissions.
2026-01-14 13:58
In a recent livestream, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed that he’s been working on the script for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sequel.
2026-01-14 13:01
Dark Souls YouTuber Narunii’s crowdfunded game is long overdue and currently at a standstill, but he promises to reimburse backers and get the game back on track.
2026-01-13 23:00
Japanese game company GungHo recently announced that CEO Kazuki Morishita will be stepping down from his role to focus on game development.
2026-01-13 22:00
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy publishers reveal that the game was actually a bundle featuring The Hundred Line and Hundred Line 2.
2026-01-16 12:00
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
2026-01-16 01:00
Nihon Falcom CEO Toshihiro Kondo talks about the company’s philosophy and where it positions itself against its major global competitors like China and Korea.
2026-01-16 00:01
Animal Crossing’s infamous Japanese “adults only island” recently god banned by Nintendo, after a 5-years-long runtime.
2026-01-15 23:00
Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab predicts eight major trends that will likely effect the anime industry in the following year.
2026-01-15 22:00
Persona and Megami Tensei series creator Kouji Okada announced a brand-new “school life RPG” developed by Compile Hearts.
2026-01-15 14:33
The “gem-matching” roguelite ANTHEM#9 is set to release on February 5, 2026 on Steam. A demo version is currently available.
2026-01-14 22:00
Taito has issued a follow-up on its nationwide “search warrant” for the Crown 602, the first Japan-produced crane game machine.
2026-01-14 16:32
Taimanin Squad will be entering open beta on January 15, exclusively on Galaxy Store, with the full game also releasing for iOS and PC.
2026-01-14 16:06
TEGAKI is a new social media platform for artists with an integrated authentication system and commissions.
2026-01-14 13:58
In a recent livestream, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed that he’s been working on the script for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sequel.
2026-01-14 13:01
Dark Souls YouTuber Narunii’s crowdfunded game is long overdue and currently at a standstill, but he promises to reimburse backers and get the game back on track.
2026-01-13 23:00
Japanese game company GungHo recently announced that CEO Kazuki Morishita will be stepping down from his role to focus on game development.
2026-01-13 22:00
Ketsu Battler is on its way to become a serious fighting game, with its first guest character coming from Cygames’ acclaimed GBVSR.
2026-01-13 17:30
Noa, the solo developer behind hit Japanese sandbox RPGs Elona and Elin, talks about what has made the sequel so successful.
2026-01-13 17:00
Attack on Titan author Hajime Isayama has revealed that he no longer draws daily, and does not believe he can produce another manga of the same caliber.
2026-01-13 14:11
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
2026-01-16 01:00
Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab predicts eight major trends that will likely effect the anime industry in the following year.
2026-01-15 22:00
TEGAKI is a new social media platform for artists with an integrated authentication system and commissions.
2026-01-14 13:58
Fan theories suggest Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc’s iconic spider scene gets much sadder once you realize the meaning behind the butterfly.
2026-01-13 15:24
Attack on Titan author Hajime Isayama has revealed that he no longer draws daily, and does not believe he can produce another manga of the same caliber.
2026-01-13 14:11
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
Contest-winning AI novel loses physical publication and manga adaptation after guidelines were updated to ban AI-generated works.
2026-01-07 18:58
An Ai-generated manga has recently been topping “Japan’s biggest e-book store” Comic C’moA’s Young Adult charts.
2026-01-06 00:01
According to the results of a recent survey, Japan’s anime otaku population is estimated at around 5.5 million people.
2025-12-25 02:00
In a recent interview, Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shared his impressions of the Japanese content industry going global.
2025-12-25 00:01
Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
2025-12-19 22:00
DLsite’s “otaku friendly” social network service Pommu has returned after a month-long maintenance period.
2025-12-18 18:35
Major japanese ebook platform Comic C’moA reveals that isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025.
2025-12-17 00:01
The viral VTuber grandma was introduced as a “85-year-old” on her debut, but was actually 84 at the time.
2025-12-12 01:00
Gainax founding member and former employee Hideaki Anno shares new unfortunate details about the studio’s past after it’s official dissolution on December 11.
2025-12-11 14:58
Yūko Miyamura, the voice behind Evangelion’s Asuka, is debuting as a VTuber. The actress unveiled her new avatar on December 4.
2025-12-10 21:00
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
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Days with My Stepsister author explains why some anime never end up getting a second season. “Even if we had the budget, it would be too difficult to assemble the original team again”
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
Indie games
Solo-developed Japanese open-world RPG Elin sells over 350,000 copies on Steam. Overseas playerbase steadily growing too, says dev
Japanese solo developer noa reveals for AUTOMATON that their open-world RPG Elin has reached over 350,000 copies on Steam.
nintendo
Nintendo bans infamous Japanese “Adult Only” Animal Crossing island. Creator says “Thanks for turning a blind eye all these years”
Animal Crossing’s infamous Japanese “adults only island” recently god banned by Nintendo, after a 5-years-long runtime.
