Anime / Manga

Titan Comics and Capcom detail Resident Evil: Death Island Volume 1, a Zino-illustrated manga adaptation arriving September 29 ahead of the Resident Evil Veronica remake.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, Google is introducing a Fitbit Air Special Edition that not only tracks sleep but is also designed to promote healthier sleep habits through the Pokémon Sleep app. This version of the Fitbit Air comes with a blue wristband featuring the Pikachu logo.

SanDisk’s Pokémon 30th-anniversary collection features a $27.99 128GB Mew USB-C flash drive and a Mewtwo portable SSD offering up to 1,000 MB/s speeds for $119.99 to $199. The Mewtwo model closely mirrors SanDisk’s cheaper Portable SSD V3, so its exclusive artwork and collectible appeal are the main reasons to buy.

KLab Games and Wanda Cinemas Games kick off JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit's first event with an SSR Jotaro Kujo banner, Rush combos, and an 11-panel tactical grid.

Gryphline brings Arknights: Endfield's Homecoming demo to Anime NYC 2026 before a bigger Gamescom booth with boss speedrun challenges.

The Pokémon Company cancels UK and German orders after a cyberattack at CEVA Logistics exposes customer names, shipping addresses, and order details.

HoYoverse has detailed its Gamescom 2026 Cologne exhibition plans for Zenless Zone Zero and confirmed a winter 2026 crossover with Honkai: Star Rail.

HoYoverse reveals Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis." Explore new banners, story chapters, and racing events starting August 26.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, Rising from the Moonlit Fog, launches August 19 with new characters Zankou and Linko, the Scarlet Letter finale, and new areas Fogden and Duskmoor.

Nine Lego Dragon Ball sets have leaked for April 2027, including an 18+ Kame House and a buildable Vegeta. Sources claim minifigures for Goku, Frieza and the entire Ginyu Force, built with new moulds. LEGO has confirmed none of it.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit launches worldwide on iOS and Android on August 13, 2026, bringing six generations of Stands to a tactical grid-based RPG.

MelGeek has launched two licensed Evangelion keyboards, the Centauri 60 Asuka Edition (60%) and Centauri 80 Rei Edition (80%), both featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches with 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger, priced at $359 and $459 respectively.

Explore the August 2026 Honor of Kings update: features the $3M Paris World Cup, limited-time DAN DA DAN skins (Okarun, Momo, Jiji), and key hero balance reworks.

Seiko's new Initial D collab launches with a Keisuke Takahashi RX-7 FD3S chronograph, limited to 1,995 serialized pieces. Yellow dial, rotary-engine index, RedSuns branding. Priced at ¥65,780 via Premico, on sale now.

Kuro Games announces the Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 Special Broadcast for August 7, 2026. Get details on Qingxiao, Jingran, stream times, and 300 free Astrite codes.

Evangelion voice actor Megumi Ogata has condemned unauthorized AI voice cloning as “heartbreaking,” urging Japan to protect performers from viral and monetized impersonations on platforms such as TikTok.

Konami has confirmed Suikoden Star Leap, the franchise's first mobile-native RPG, launches August 7 in Japan for iOS and Android. A Steam PC version is planned but has no confirmed date yet.

Two months after leaking via a Brazilian ratings filing, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R still hasn't been confirmed by Bandai Namco, despite several showcase opportunities.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" launches August 12, opening Snezhnaya with the Eye of Graeae tool, a new TPS mode, and characters Odette and Alyosha.

Aniplex and Lasengle celebrate Fate/Grand Order's 11th anniversary with the Chaldea School Festival, running August 1–2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

Blue Reflection Quartet is out now, bringing the full Magical Girl RPG series together in one collection for the first time. Here's everything included.

To combat scalpers, The Pokémon Company is introducing facial recognition at five Pokémon Card Stores in Japan. While many fans support the effort to curb scalping, the use of facial scans has also raised concerns about privacy.

Kadokawa has announced a new free-to-play Konosuba 3D RPG coming to PC and mobile in 2026, featuring an all-new original story overseen by Natsume Akatsuki.

After selling out almost instantly in Japan and the US, Casio's Pokémon-themed G-Shock is making its European debut. The anniversary edition launches across multiple countries on July 21, though limited availability means it may not stay in stock for long.

Tales of Eternia Remastered hits consoles and PC on October 16. Explore PS5 and Switch 2 physical release details, updated 2D combat, and retro visual options.

Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will end service on October 6, 2026. Producer Shoichi Ichikawa explains the shutdown, plus the final Before Crisis content roadmap and refund details.

Zenless Zone Zero clears $600 million in lifetime mobile revenue as HoYoverse gears up for the upcoming Version 3.1 special program livestream.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger comes to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Version 1.2.1 patch adds 4K graphics modes, Terriermon Assistant, and critical bug fixes.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has opened applications for beta testing the upcoming Bleach Mirrors High video game for Android and iOS devices. The game is set after the Blood War timeline and includes two new Soul Reaper characters designed by Bleach creator Tite Kubo.

Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 launches July 15, 2026. Features Himeko-Nova, Fate/stay night crossover phase 2, system optimizations, and a free five-star character.

Casio has officially listed its upcoming G-Shock and Baby-G watches on the Casio UK’s official website. These watches are slated for release in July 2026 in the global market. The lineup includes the G-Shock G-Steel GM-2100LXB-1A, the Casio X Pokémon GA-110PKM-7A, the G-Shock GWR-B300-1A/2A/8A, the Casio BG-169CM-2, and the BG-169CM-4.

HoYoverse released the "Death of the Elation" trailer for Honkai Star Rail version 4.3, confirming voice cast assignments and backstory for Lord Ravager Asat Pramad.

Kuro Games details the Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 update, launching July 10, 2026, alongside an Xbox Series X|S native release, new Resonators, and the Mengzhou region.

Casio has officially unveiled its Pokémon 30th anniversary G-Shock, and it's easily one of the most playful collaborations in recent times. From a translucent case and Poké Ball-inspired dial to a band featuring 30 Pokémon, it's packed with fan service—if you can manage to get your hands on one, that is.

A newly leaked image points to the GA-110PKM-7A, reportedly Casio's first full-sized G-Shock collaboration with Pokémon. Previous partnerships were limited to compact Baby-G models, which makes this translucent, Pikachu-themed GA-110 somewhat important.

Capcom unveils Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance for 2027. Get ready for Master Rank quests, a massive skybound world, and game-changing aerial combat.

The figure will be displayed at Sega Store Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO from June 23, 2026, as part of a broader anniversary campaign including merchandise, concerts, and brand collaborations.

Kuro Games locked in the Wuthering Waves version 3.5 livestream date, confirming an accelerated patch timeline right after the major version 3.4 drop.

Seiko has quietly built a repeatable anime collab formula in 2026, and the new Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood watch is the clearest proof yet that it's working (and that the brand is choosing its IP partners very deliberately).

Honkai Star Rail publisher HoYoverse is triggering a massive 14.6 billion dollar in-house AI infrastructure investment over three years.

Wuthering Waves nears 50,000 concurrent Steam players following its Cyberpunk update as the mobile industry prepares for a major D2C webshop shift ahead of PGC Barcelona.

Masked burglars stole more than $15,000 in high-value Pokémon cards from The Card Lab in Brentwood, California, during a targeted raid that lasted under 40 seconds. The newly opened shop is temporarily closed for security upgrades as police investigate the grand theft and search for the suspects.

HoYoverse confirms Zenless Zone Zero version 3.0 arrives June 17, breaking PC ecosystem exclusivity with a native day-one Steam launch and ray-tracing upgrades.

The Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 Cyberpunk crossover is live, but community reports point to significant mobile performance drops and thermal throttling.

Kuro Games reveals the final Wuthering Waves 3.4 trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026, showcasing the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover, free Rebecca rewards, and Night City.

The latest Seven Deadly Sins Origin update introduces SSR Mage of Infinity Merlin alongside the new Sealed Sanctuary region and Taranis raid dungeon.

The official Solo Leveling Arise June update adds SSR hunter Liu Zhigang, the new Buster class mechanics, and fresh redeem codes to the mobile action game.

The first LEGO Pokémon Paper Bags have surfaced. Priced at $4.99 each, the Premier Ball and Training Supplies sets are designed as small, affordable entry-level products. The idea has been well received on Reddit overall, although fans seem less convinced by the included Poké Balls.

Casio has unveiled a new Gundam-themed G-Shock based on the classic DW-5600. The limited-edition watch pairs a transparent design with RX-78-2-inspired details. It even hides a tribute to the franchise's 1979 debut in its backlight.

Capcom has confirmed a September 25, 2026 release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, announced during Sony's June 2026 PlayStation State of Play. The game launches on PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, and marks a series reboot set in Edo-era Kyoto with legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as the protagonist. A 30-minute playable PS5 demo is already available.