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Classic Sonic joins Sonic Racing CrossWorlds starting June 24, 2026, as part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, with a world championship final set for New York in October 2026.
Bushiroad Creative has launched a new line of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime plushies from its Yumenui series via capsule toy vending machines across Japan, featuring five characters at 500 yen each.
Riot Games has launched VALORANT Season 2026 // Act 4 on June 24, 2026, introducing the new map "Summit" — a 5v5 arena set at a Radiant training academy in the mountains of China — along with the new 3v3 "Retake" mode.
The Blu-ray Vol. 2 Limited Special Edition of TV anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" went on sale on June 24, 2026. The special edition features original artwork by character designer Reina Iwasaki, an "at-home ASMR date" bonus CD, and a special 16-page production art book.
A limited-time Yakuzen Kusuri pickup gacha has launched and the Kusuri Kyun! Kyun! Challenge event is set to begin June 24 in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
Asahi Beer is adding a new lemon-cola flavored canned RTD to its popular "Mirai no Lemon Sour" lineup, featuring a floating lemon slice that rises when the can is opened, on sale nationwide from July 28 for a limited time.
A new character PV for the upcoming title Astrae Oratio was released on June 23, 2026, featuring major characters' personalities and relationships alongside gameplay footage including battle scenes, daily life in school swimsuits, and scenario cinematics.
Atlas has released the SLOOP Straw Large-Capacity Tumbler, featuring a freely adjustable straw position, wide straw for quick sips, vacuum insulation with an insulated lid, and a 2-way drinking design in 800 mL, 950 mL, and 1150 mL sizes.
The Awaji Island Tourism Association will hold its 18th Hamo Dochu (Hamo Procession) on July 6, 2026, carrying pike conger from Awaji Island to Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion for a traditional offering ceremony during the Gion Festival.
A 1/7 scale figure of Formidable from Azur Lane in her Anniversary Memories outfit is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring a graceful seated pose atop a metallic frame, scheduled for release in March 2027.
A Nendoroid Basic of 聖園ミカ (Mika Misono) in her swimsuit look, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party from the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of June 23, 2026, with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.