Final Fantasy XIV
Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy XIV will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026. This announcement was made during the keynote address at the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 held in Anaheim on April 25, 2026.
Toei Games
On the 24th, Toei announced the first three game titles to be published under its latest business brand, "Toei Games," which was previously introduced on the 21st.
Cloud ten
A new idol group named "Cloud ten" has been formed from the project to create a male idol "Theater Boys Group." A press conference was held in Tokyo on April 23, where the members selected through auditions were introduced to the public for the first time.
Toei
Toei Company officially announced a major move into the gaming industry by launching a new label called "Toei Games" on April 21. This initiative is part of the company's 75th-anniversary celebration as well as a strategy to expand into the global interactive entertainment realm.
Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is once again presenting its latest work through a short anime film titled "Majo no Tani no Yoru" (魔女の谷の夜, or Night in the Valley of Witches). The film is scheduled to premiere on July 8 at Ghibli Park, Japan.
ELDEN RING
The live-action ELDEN RING film is officially scheduled to premiere in cinemas worldwide on March 3, 2028. This big-screen adaptation will bring the iconic dark fantasy world of the FromSoftware game to a larger and more intense cinematic format.
Naruto
Naruto Konoha Land has officially opened at Parc Spirou Provence, France. This 1.5-hectare theme park features a replica of Konoha Village, the 75 km/h Kyubi Unchained roller coaster, the Rasengan Chakra Rotation ride, and life-size character statues. Find the full details here.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Meet Fumihiko Takaba, the most unique sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen who possesses the cursed technique 'Comedian'. Read the complete profile, explanation of the reality manipulation power said to be on par with Gojo Satoru, and the inspiration behind his Centerman costume.
UNIQLO
The collaboration between UNIQLO and Blue Lock has been officially announced. This Blue Lock-themed UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection is scheduled for release at the end of May 2026 and has immediately captured the attention of anime fans and casual fashion enthusiasts.
Demon Slayer
Check the release date, limited edition bonuses, and additional content from the latest Infinity Castle arc film.
Call of Duty
On April 17, 2026, Paramount Pictures and Activision announced that the live-action "Call of Duty" feature film will be released nationwide in the United States on June 30, 2028.
Street Fighter
The teaser trailer and international poster for their latest live-action film, Street Fighter: The Movie, have officially been released. The film is scheduled for a simultaneous worldwide release on October 16th.
KING of HOLO
Holo Indie has just launched a strategy game titled KING of HOLO featuring VTubers from the Hololive group. The game is officially available starting today, April 16.
Fortnite
Epic Games has officially launched the latest experimental feature that allows AI-powered NPCs to be present in Fortnite Creative (Creative Mode), alongside the update released on April 16.
UNIQLO
UNIQLO is back with a special collection from their favorite graphic t-shirt line, UT. This time, the Japanese brand collaborates with the legendary game franchise to release a collection titled “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie UT”.
UNIQLO
UNIQLO officially announced the launch of the latest collection from the UT line (UNIQLO T-Shirt) resulting from a collaboration with the legendary Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota. The collection themed "Toyota Classic Cars" is scheduled to be released on April 13, 2026.
Sony
Sony is reportedly launching three variants of the next-generation console by the end of 2027. Starting with the budget-friendly PS6S, the full 4K120 PS6, and a new PSP that supports docking and is compatible with thousands of native PS4/PS5 games. Check out the estimated prices and specifications here.
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea (TDS) in Urayasu City, Japan, officially launched its 25th anniversary celebration titled “Sparkling Jubilee”. The full series of events will begin on April 15, 2026, and last until March 31, 2027.
Instagram officially presents the feature that users have been waiting for the longest, which is the ability to edit comments. This update is expected to address one of the main complaints from users so far.
Detective Conan
Toho, the studio behind the Detective Conan animated franchise, has officially released their latest film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, in theaters across Japan today, Friday, April 10.
Forza Horizon
Forza released the first promotional video from the documentary series titled "The Art of Driving - Episode 1: Tohoku ft. DRAGON76" which is part of the launch campaign for the latest game from Xbox Game Studios.
