Sega
Sega × Atlus × Animate Announce Global Collaboration
Sega, Atlus, and Animate announce a global collaboration featuring 8 popular IPs such as Sonic, Persona, and Like a Dragon in over 140 stores starting June 6.
Sega
Sega, Atlus, and Animate announce a global collaboration featuring 8 popular IPs such as Sonic, Persona, and Like a Dragon in over 140 stores starting June 6.
UNIQLO
UNIQLO announced a special Pokémon UT collection to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. Featuring classic and nostalgic monochrome game dot art designs, this collection will be released in late July and is available for both adults and children.
Kimi wa Natsu no Naka
TV Tokyo has officially announced that the NEXT drama series titled Kimi wa Natsu no Naka will begin airing on July 1, every Wednesday at 00:30 local time. The drama is adapted from the manga of the same name by Nagisa Furuya, a mangaka known for various popular works in the Boys' Love (BL) genre.
Crunchyroll
Sony Group has once again achieved a significant milestone in the digital entertainment industry. In the consolidated financial report for the fiscal year ending in March 2026, the company announced that the number of subscribers to the anime streaming service Crunchyroll has surpassed 20 million.
SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT
The anime film SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, an adaptation of the popular game SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE by FromSoftware, Inc., is confirmed to be released in theaters nationwide on September 4, 2026. Notably, the film will only have a limited screening for three weeks.
Pragmata
Capcom announced that Pragmata has sold 2 million units worldwide in just 16 days. This new IP succeeded thanks to its unique gameplay and emotional story.
Resident Evil Requiem
In March 2026, NVIDIA introduced AI-based DLSS 5 technology and showcased several examples of its application. One of the most talked-about was the change in the face of Grace, a character from the game Resident Evil Requiem, which in the demonstration appeared more generic, like typical AI-processed results.
Disney
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced the arrival of "D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event," which will be held in Singapore in 2027. This marks a historic moment as it will be the first time the official Disney fan event takes place in the Asia region.
THE ONE PIECE
The latest anime series "THE ONE PIECE" has confirmed its global release schedule. This new adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's legendary work will be available on Netflix starting February 2027 and will be broadcast simultaneously worldwide.
Studio Pierrot Style
Studio Pierrot has launched its latest original brand titled "Studio Pierrot Style." This brand comes with the slogan "A new style drawn by Studio Pierrot" and is part of the celebration of a significant milestone for their official store, Studio Pierrot Store.
My Hero Academia: I Am a Hero Too
The My Hero Academia short anime: I Am a Hero Too has been officially announced and will air in the summer of 2026. Adapted from a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi featured in the official fanbook, the story focuses on Eri's journey eight years after Deku and his friends graduate. With a warm and emotional narrative, this anime offers a fresh perspective distinct from the main My Hero Academia storyline.
Resident Evil
The first trailer for Zach Cregger's version of the Resident Evil film was officially released to the public on April 30, 2026, after previously being shown exclusively at CinemaCon. This film serves as a new reboot for Capcom's horror franchise and is scheduled to premiere in theaters on September 18, 2026.