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.
Surpassing strong competitors like Ryohgo Narita and Classroom of the Elite, 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' became the best-selling light novel of June 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Animezing North, one of the Philippines' leading anime events, will be held again at SM North EDSA for 2026. Here are the first announced details and the event's history.
J-Novel Club has announced 7 new light novels, 2 new manga licenses, and 13 print releases, adding notable series such as 'Sorry Darling, but You Won't Kill Me Again!', 'A Young Maiden's Growing Pains', and 'Last Summer Sparkle' to its catalog.