Industry
7/12/2026
Anime Expo 2026 Breaks Records: Reaches All-Time High with 422,000 Attendees
Anime Expo has set a new attendance record with 422,000 turnstile visitors. Next year's event will be held from July 2-5.
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7/12/2026
Agent Kim Reactivated Becomes the First Korean Live-Action Series Created Entirely with Artificial Intelligence
The Korean production 'Agent Kim Reactivated' stands out as the first live-action series to feature a story sequence written and visualized entirely by artificial intelligence. This development is considered a new milestone in the integration of AI into creative processes within the entertainment industry.
Industry
7/11/2026
Japanese Entertainment Giant Expands Direct-to-Fan Strategy: From YouTube Comments to Anime Expo
Japanese companies are accelerating their strategy of engaging directly with fans for popular brands like Akane-banashi, Gachiakuta, and Sonic the Hedgehog. This new approach, ranging from YouTube comments to in-person events, is considered a significant turning point in Japan's global entertainment strategy.
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7/11/2026
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Light Novel Tops Oricon Rankings for June 2026
Surpassing strong competitors like Ryohgo Narita and Classroom of the Elite, 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' became the best-selling light novel of June 2026.
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7/10/2026
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Shuts Down on October 6
Square Enix has announced that its Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis game, released on mobile and PC platforms, will officially cease service on October 6, 2026.
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7/10/2026
Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Yosuke Will Be Adapted to Modern Sensitivities
Atlus has announced that updates will be made to Yosuke Hanamura's character in the Persona 4 remake. These changes aim to adapt the game's older and problematic dialogue to today's cultural standards.
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7/9/2026
Korean Voice Actress of Crayon Shin-chan, Hee-sun Kang, Passes Away at 65
Master Korean voice actress Hee-sun Kang, who brought the character Misae to life in Crayon Shin-chan for many years, has passed away. Her death was announced by her son, producer Eun-seok Ahn.
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7/9/2026
Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno Retains Position in Shareholder Vote
Despite calls for his resignation from Kadokawa's largest shareholder, Oasis Management, CEO Takeshi Natsuno managed to retain his position in the shareholder vote on July 9, 2026.
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7/8/2026
emaqi Launches Monthly Subscription Service Premium
Digital manga platform emaqi has launched a new subscription service, Premium, at a monthly fee of $6.99. The service promises readers an ad-free experience and access to exclusive content.
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7/7/2026
Aniplex President: We Will Consider Using AI If It Benefits Creators
Aniplex President Atsuhiro Iwakami announced that the company may consider using AI technology in its production processes, but it must primarily benefit the work of creators.
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7/7/2026
Star Fox Remake Takes the Lead in Japan
Nintendo’s remake of the classic Star Fox game topped the charts as the best-selling game in Japan for the week of June 22–28. This success shows how strong the fanbase of the legendary series still is.
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7/7/2026
New Platform for Anime Licensing from Crunchyroll Co-Founder Kun Gao: AniBiz
Crunchyroll co-founder and former CEO Kun Gao has announced AniBiz, the first B2B marketplace dedicated to the anime industry. The platform aims to centralize licensing processes and facilitate global collaborations.