Industry
8/11/2026
Village in the Shade Launches in the West on October 27
NIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software's new game Hono Gurashi no Niwa in the West as Village in the Shade. The game arrives on October 27.
NIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software's new game Hono Gurashi no Niwa in the West as Village in the Shade. The game arrives on October 27.
Twin Engine and Bandai have launched the digital manga platform Bibibi Comic with 33 titles. The new venture brings together anime production and character management strength.
Nihon Falcom's classic JRPG Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake has been showcased with a new English trailer. The game will launch on September 17, 2026 for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
Capcom's legendary series Onimusha's new game Way of the Sword promises a cinematic and action-packed experience with first impressions. Anime News Network's preview reveals that the game is exciting even for newcomers to the series.
Japanese mechanical designer, Chogokin planner, and toy designer Katsushi Murakami has been reported to have passed away at the age of 83. Murakami was one of the figures who left their mark on the history of mecha anime and toys.
With a new deal with Gotham Group, Viz Media is preparing to bring Viz Originals and RWBY projects to the world of film and TV.
Nippon Ichi Software's new game Village in the Shade has placed high on Japan's weekly game sales chart for July 27–August 2 with its Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 versions.
Shueisha aims to introduce one million manga pages to readers worldwide on its digital platform MANGA Plus with the MANGA MILLION project launched for its 100th anniversary. The project came to the spotlight through an interview with MANGA Plus Editor-in-Chief Shuhei Hosono given to Anime Corner.
Nintendo announced that Switch 2, which sold 3.82 million units in the first quarter of the fiscal year, reached total sales of 23.68 million units as of June 30.
Weekly Shonen Jump has fallen below 1 million in average print circulation for the first time. According to the Japan Magazine Publishers Association, there are no longer any magazines in the country with print circulation exceeding 1 million.
Bandai Namco's Digimon brand has achieved its highest profit in history, surpassing the peak of the original anime era. The card game, anime projects, and nostalgia products are the most important factors behind this record.
Pokémon Company International is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that former engineering director Ben Tsai placed hidden cameras in office bathrooms. The lawsuit focuses on claims that the company was negligent in supervising and training Tsai.