Anime / Manga

Following a high-profile armed robbery, a New York City Pokémon store has a new name. The Poké Court is now called The Trainer Court to avoid potential trademark infringement. Nintendo requested the rebranding, but its response to the shop’s misfortune is being criticized as lacking empathy.

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new collector’s item designed to excite fans – an animatronic Pikachu described as the most lifelike version of the iconic Electric-type mascot to date.

[Oshi No Ko] season 3 shifts into its “Scandal Arc,” promising a darker, emotionally charged exploration of the entertainment industry’s obsession with image, media scrutiny, and personal fallout.

Casio is lining up a new anime crossover with a Ghost in the Shell G-Shock built on the classic DW-5600. The watch has already appeared on the franchise’s exhibition website ahead of a March launch.

Bandai Namco has released a new cinematic trailer for My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, a 3v3 fighting game based on the manga’s final arc. Developed by Byking, the game launches in February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has arrived with a striking opening sequence that is already drawing attention online. Beyond its music and animation, fans have noticed visual references to historical artworks that appear to mirror key characters and themes from the Culling Game arc.

Modder Kongmeng brings Yami Yugi, main character of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, to Dragon Ball FighterZ via PC game modding. But this is no common cosmetic mod—a fully-custom moveset, including monster summons, spell cards, and even the ability to lose by running out of cards, are all present.

Final Fantasy 9 will return in 2028, but not in the form some fans had been expecting. A French company has revived The Black Mages' Legacy anime following the previous studio's bankruptcy. Square Enix has also teased gamers with merchandise, but refuses to acknowledge the Final Fantasy 9 remake.

Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive has just entered Steam’s trending charts with fast third-person combat, co-op raids, and "Mostly Positive" reviews. Here’s what players say, how much it costs in the US, and how it runs on the Steam Deck.

Seiko has launched a limited-edition 500 Type EVA-02 chronograph to mark the Evangelion and Shinkalion anniversaries, with a red-and-black dial, themed markers, and a stainless-steel build. Only 5,000 units will be made in Japan. It's priced at $550.

Discover all active Blue Protocol: Star Resonance codes for October 2025 and claim free rewards like Rose Orbs, Luno, and exclusive in-game items.

Casio is now selling the latest G-Shock x Evangelion collaboration watch in countries worldwide. The GA110EVA307A or the GA-110EVA30-7A is now available in the US and various European markets, though it has temporarily sold out in the UK. It features a striking design, with many references to the anime series, and it supports various time zones.

At NYCC 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced with its first trailer. It will be a 2D fighting game based on the Avatar universe and is set to release next year.

A Japanese marketplace that offers games and comics is fighting back against Mastercard and Visa. DLsite stopped using the payment processors after it demanded censorship of adult content. Fans now hope that Steam and itch.io will also turn to digital banks that don’t support delisting games.

My Hero Academia Season 8, premiering October 4, 2025, brings the epic conclusion to the globally acclaimed anime series. Marvel unveiled a tribute artwork with Bakugo as Spider-Man's Miles Morales, generating fan reactions online.

PowerA has officially introduced the Advantage wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2. The PowerA Advantage controller ships with Hall Effect sticks, motion controls, mappable gaming buttons, a status LED indicator, and a dedicated chat button. Plus, it comes with fan-favorite Nintendo and Pokemon designs.

The Chilkey Slice68 HE is now available, and it packs an interesting mix of gaming and enthusiast features, including a cork damper, WS Flux switches with 3.5 mm of travel, and two slick Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired colourways. The new Hall effect gaming keyboard also delivers 8 kHz polling and a stack of Hall effect gaming features.

The Summer Hikaru Died anime is officially getting a second season, with a new teaser video and cast comments now available. The announcement comes via the official Twitter account, with further updates on release details promised soon.

With less than two weeks until the premiere of One Punch Man Season 3, fans are growing increasingly restless over the lack of a full trailer. Despite concerns, the official Japanese site has confirmed that the new season will stream starting in October across major platforms.

Casio has confirmed that the upcoming G-Shock x Evangelion GA-110EVA30-7A watch will also be released in Japan. This hybrid timepiece, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the TV show, was unveiled several weeks ago. Also launching in Japan, it has a brightly colored design with features like a stopwatch and multiple alarms.

Netflix’s Steel Ball Run anime is set to release worldwide in 2026. Fans are excited after seeing the teaser trailer and cast reveal, but many are worried about things like release format, character designs, and censorship. With David Production returning as the studio, expectations for a faithful adaptation are very high.

Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary event unveiled Death Stranding: Mosquito, an anime adaptation featuring a striking hand-to-hand action sequence and new story elements.

The DAIMA Character Pack 2 drops this month, with six new fighters, a new stage, and early access for pass holders.

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted drawing sessions.

Japan Mint is doing something cool for Dragon Ball’s 40th birthday. The Osaka-based institution is making two coin sets based on the series (with Son Goku getting most of the spotlight) that can actually be used to pay for products or services in Japan.

Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters blends anime, 2D/3D fusion, and Korean culture to set new records and redefine modern animation.

Casio G-Shock and Evangelion are collaborating again, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the anime TV show. In a recent social media post, the watch brand confirmed that a new release would happen in a few weeks' time. According to a recent report, the partnership could be working on more than one model.

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-M50xSTS-USB MIKU, a limited-edition streaming headset featuring Hatsune Miku-inspired design and studio-grade audio specs. Tailored for live streamers, it comes with two sets of ear pads, a noise-reducing boom mic, and USB connectivity.

Losing payment processors for an extended period has had a clear financial impact on Niconico. The YouTube rival in Japan eventually blocked adult content to meet the demands of credit cards. Even so, it has struggled to regain support from its premium members.

It seems that no Pokémon event is safe from the greed of scalpers. The Pokémon World Championships have become an opportunity for these sellers to buy and resell rare items. Arguments have plagued the Anaheim Convention Center following a failed McDonald's Japan promotion.

Scalpers continue to find ways to spoil the fun for collectors of Pokémon cards. Another promotion went awry when resellers hoarded McDonald’s Happy Meals. Per-customer limits did not prevent depleted quantities of limited-edition packs or wasted food.

Fans of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be delighted to learn that the title's anime adaptation is now official. A domain name has been created for the project, and new information may soon be available.

Kodansha House will be back at SoHo this October. Apart from an expanded venue, there is going to be a richer lineup of immersive experiences celebrating manga. There will be interactive exhibits, creator meet-and-greet events, and exclusive portfolio reviews for aspiring manga artists. In all, Kodansha House 2025 is set to have something for everyone.

Sony Japan has released 500 units of the Linkbuds Fit earbuds in collaboration with Hatsune Miku, a virtual anime singer star. The special includes an illustrated stand and digital specials.

As if the gold GPU wasn't enough, Asus has unveiled another special-edition graphics card. The new model comes with a high price and limited availability, accompanied by a strong marketing push and ongoing export restrictions.

Gradually, more Windows titles with kernel-level anti-cheat protection are becoming compatible Steam Deck games. Umamusume: Pretty Derby may soon become verified for the handheld gaming PC. Aided by the Proton compatibility layer, the popularity of Linux gaming is on the rise.

Fate Trigger’s closed beta starts July 24 with cross-platform support, hero-based gameplay, and flashy Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The anime-style tactical shooter is gaining traction fast with over 200K Steam wishlists, which is quite impressive.

The famous anime Solo Leleving will be adapted into a live-action series produced by Netflix. But while this may seem promising, not everyone shares the same opinion.

While no official release date is offered yet, users can expect to see the well-received show in the foreseeable future.

Lord of Mysteries, a Chinese web novel, is widely regarded as one of the best of its kind. An animated adaptation finally premiered yesterday after months of hype by an overly excited fanbase, but how much of a success is it going to be exactly, particularly in comparison to a hit show like Solo Leveling?

Cygames’ hit gacha-racing game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has officially launched worldwide on Steam and mobile with full English support, hitting its global debut after years of Japan-only success.

Morphic debuts AI-crafted anime DQN and backs a US$1 million Creator’s Fund to support bold new voices in animation, gaming and digital storytelling.

“We're excited...We took a long time putting this together,” Megan Thee Stallion was delighted to announce her upcoming anime series at DreamCon.

Uniqlo’s latest collaboration with Pokémon TCG debuts 17 adult and kids shirt designs featuring both classic and card art. The collection launches in Japan mid-August, with a global rollout expected soon after.

The Pokémon Center has dropped a new collection of plush toys featuring Ditto disguised as 21 gen 1 fan-favorite Pokémon. The soft toys retain Ditto’s signature derpy face, making them hilariously adorable.

CyberLink has unveiled its latest PowerDirector software for social media creators and business users. Editors can easily turn videos into anime-style videos, generate multilingual videos, and apply creative effects to moving objects using generative AI.

Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 sign-ups as its cross-platform RPG gears up for launch, featuring cinematic, anime-style combat and voice acting by the original anime cast's lead characters.

The hugely popular Solo Leveling anime could be set for an extended break between seasons. Following the conclusion of the second season, show producer Sota Furuhashi has now indicated that a third season may not be forthcoming till 2028.

Each new Honkai game has reinvented itself with fresh gameplay mechanics. At a concert, the rumored Honkai: Nexus Anima appeared with Pokémon-like battles. Fans also see popular characters from HoYoverse games accompanying the creatures.

The Pokémon Company has unveiled life-sized plushies for Eevee and its evolutions, starting with Eevee, Flareon, Vaporeon, and Jolteon. The plushies match Pokédex sizes and cost up to $400 each, with the full set nearing $2,500.