Suikoden Star Leap: Japanese Fans Embrace the Real Deal After Initial Doubts
Just last week, Konami officially launched Suikoden STAR LEAP – the Suikoden series’ first new entry in 14 years –…
August 2026
Sasuke Square Enix Soars: 88% Profit Jump Fueled by Video Game Portfolio Powerhouse
Square Enix has revealed its financial outcomes for the initial quarter of the fiscal year concluding March 2027 (source: GameBiz).…
Sabbat of the Witch: Adult Bishojo VN Surpasses 500,000 Global Sales Milestone
Japanese bishojo game developer Yuzusoft revealed on August 7 that its enchanting adult visual novel, Sabbat of the Witch, has…
Mobile Game Dev Bankruptcies Hit Record High in Japan by 2026
A recent analysis from Teikoku Databank reveals a concerning trend of rising bankruptcies among Japanese firms specializing in mobile game…
Live-action film of Blue Lock fails at the box office
Live-Action The Blue Lock live-action debuts with mediocre numbers in Japan The anticipated live-action adaptation of Blue Lock had a…
Mido Japanese rents a girlfriend to practice real dates
Culture Otaku Japanese man, 34, hires a rental girlfriend to practice dating A single man in Japan paid over 30,000…
Silver Link reports severe financial losses this year
Anime The Silver Link studio remains in the red and worries fans Despite its efforts, the renowned studio Silver Link…
Foreign YouTuber is charged for breaking into houses in Japan
Western YouTuber faces backlash for breaking into homes in Japan A content creator sparked fury online after breaking into homes…
The Yasukuni Shrine bans entry to cosplayers
Famous Japanese shrine bans cosplay for lack of respect The iconic Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo has permanently banned cosplayers. Visiting…
Author of Nana to Kaoru takes a break from his career due to cancer
Manga The creator of Nana to Kaoru suspends his career after being diagnosed with cancer The acclaimed mangaka Ryuta Amazume…