1+ week, 3+ day ago   (279+ words) The discussion was prompted by a Japanese article which argues that late-night isekai anime is a "format for the global market." Another reason for the isekai boom is simply that making already popular novel series into anime is the safest…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (136+ words) Nippon Ichi Software has revised its consolidated financial forecast, predicting a 141.1% rise in year-on-year operating profit. Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) recently revised its consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, predicting a significant increase in revenue and return…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) The Japanese public is skeptical due the non-binding nature of the new code. The Japanese government recently adopted a set of guidelines for generative AI providers known as the “Principles Code.” The move comes in response to concerns regarding infringement…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (142+ words) SpiralAI and Koei Tecmo released RyzaChat: AI Your Midsummer Dream Story with AI Ryza in Japan after a week-long delay. RyzaChat: AI is an AI-powered chat RPG developed by SpiralAI and Koei Tecmo’s studio Gust. The game features an RPG…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (195+ words) The issue appears to center on depictions of real-life cigarette brands According to Hong Kong Business Solution, Taiwan-based streaming platform Animation Crazy has suspended official distribution of Bibury Animation Studio’s Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) anime in Hong Kong. The decision…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (204+ words) According to the JMPA, Weekly Shonen Jump has fallen below 1 million copies for the first time under the current reporting method. Previously, concerns have been raised about younger readers moving away from print manga, and judging by JMPA’s recent report,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (79+ words) In just the first six months of 2026, ten Japanese game companies involved in mobile game development filed for bankruptcy. Related: TOHO Games is preserving its short-lived Sakuna live-service spin-off by uploading the full story to YouTube Adult bishojo visual novel…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (217+ words) Fantasy VII Rebirth and "The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales" drove profits in the HD game/console sector. Square Enix has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 (source: GameBiz). According to…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (156+ words) While the committee had somewhat mixed opinions, the topic will not be pursued any further. On the other hand, it was also argued that a scene involving a self-administered injection “can hardly be interpreted as anything besides stimulant use,” and…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) Taiko no Tatsujin devs announced an in-game font rehaul. Users speculate that it's related to the recent "LETS font controversy." The development team behind Taiko no Tatsujin, one of Japan’s most popular rhythm game franchises, recently announced that it would…...