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To mark Angel Pie's 65th anniversary, Morinaga Seika and the MMORPG AION 2 are running an Angel Pie/Devils Pie collaboration campaign from September 8 to October 15, 2026, inspired by the game's Elyos and Asmodian races, with tumblers, an in-game item, and BitCash up for grabs.
Gamers, the anime and game merchandise store chain operated by Card Lab Co., Ltd., has opened pre-orders for Atelier Karia, the newest entry in the Atelier series, ahead of its February 25, 2027 release, alongside an exclusive bonus-packed "Together with Karia" set.
EXNOA LLC announces that starting September 8th, DMM GAMES' "LEGEND CLOVER" introduces alchemist Nicolas Flamel, who fought alongside the hero Roland, as a new limited-time legend, alongside the "Yearning for a Distant Time" event.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! added the new original song "Seikai" on September 6, 2026, and is currently running two in-game campaigns — the "After the Fire" event through September 12, and the "Shady Stare Gacha" featuring three new ★4 members with Live Costumes.
A 1/8 scale completed figure of Bronya Zaychik from Honkai Impact 3rd, "Outstanding Attitude Ver.," is now available for pre-order at hobby retailer AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 9,240 yen (tax included), with a planned release in July 2027.
AmiAmi is now offering pre-orders for the FORM-ISM KINGDOM HEARTS II Axel completed figure from Square Enix, capturing Axel in a dynamic pose with his coat billowing. It is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with release scheduled for December 2026.
WEMADE's MMORPG Legend of YMIR added new "Conqueror Showdown" content in its September 8 update, giving winning clans a fresh crown-battle showdown after server wars, alongside new legendary armor, a collection substitute-item system, and a Twitch Drops event.
LET IT DIE: INFERNO enters Season 4 with a full PvE overhaul, a new stage-selection system, and two new weapons, backed by a limited-time 60% off Steam sale, while the original LET IT DIE relaunches as a standalone offline version following the end of its online service.
Kotobukiya's 1/8 scale completed figure of Renne Bright from the Trails series, wearing her outfit from The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, is now available for pre-order through hobby retailer AmiAmi at ¥25,300 (tax included), with release planned for April 2027.
Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Ouen Shinshi~ marks its 5.5th anniversary on September 23, 2026, with a special story event and warlord pickup gacha through September 15, plus a deluxe campaign offering up to 140 free step-up gacha pulls through October 6, 2026.
Shueisha Games is bringing a playtest version of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and a demo of UN:Me to its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth, with original novelties for visitors and live e-sports commentary broadcast on the booth screen during matches.
World of Warships marks its 11th anniversary with a major content update featuring anniversary activities, a themed Event Pass, and the early-access Japanese cruiser Kurama, while World of Warships: Legends opens its autumn season with a new campaign and returning events.
A special site for Astrae Oratio, the upcoming title from Dynamis One, goes live ahead of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, revealing booth imagery, a world-first playable demo split between Scenario and Battle modes, the "Scenario Screening – Prologue" stage program, and a new "Prologue Digest PV" set to premiere on the show's opening day.
Bungo and Alchemist has launched the limited-time Shoso "Radiant White Part 1," offering new Royal Costumes for Fitzgerald, Kunikida Doppo, Tolstoy, and Ito Sachio, running through September 14th, 2026.
Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "DRAGON QUEST the DIVE" will run at Grand Front Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, following a sold-out Tokyo engagement that drew more than 90,000 visitors, with presale tickets for the immersive VR attraction opening September 8.
A limited-time pop-up from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and PARCO's game label PARCO GAMES, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE, opens on the 9th floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO from September 19 to October 12, 2026, bringing together more than 15 brand collaborations, original merchandise, exhibits, and a collaboration menu built around the "STRAND" theme of DEATH STRANDING.
Netmarble is holding a media presentation for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, the series' first game adaptation, during Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a talk session featuring cosplayer Enako and a separate cosplay stage show at the Netmarble booth.
WePlay, the multiplayer social game app from Singapore-based WEJOY PTE. LTD., is running a two-week collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan from September 8 to September 22, 2026, marking the 5th anniversary of its Japan server launch with a themed UI overhaul, new missions, and exclusive customization items.
Sun Denshi Co., Ltd. has released an iOS/Android simulation app for the pachislot machine "Smart Slot A Certain Magical Index II" from Fuji Shoji Co., Ltd., available for download from September 3.
AQUASTAR is exhibiting at the Business Days of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, showcasing promotion case studies built around its "RELEASE / REBOOT MARKETING" booth concept, which pairs launch-focused campaigns with strategies to reignite enthusiasm for existing titles.
AmiAmi is now accepting orders for Alter's Arknights Ines Gala Night Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure, the fifth release in a series based on the game's 2nd-anniversary illustrations. It comes with an AmiAmi-exclusive acrylic strap and is priced at ¥21,780 (tax included).
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The mobile game Browser Sangokushi Ten has added three new 5-star generals, Jia Xu, Xu Huang, and Xun You, through a new gacha event, alongside a pickup gacha and a limited-time value pack.
Canon will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, showcasing the upgraded Live Switcher Mobile Ver1.5.0 streaming app and Dual Pixel 3D, a technology that generates 3D data from a single photo.
Craftopia's full "1.0" version has been confirmed for release in 2027, with a new development update looking at the road ahead, a 6th-anniversary mini update now live on Steam, a 40% off sale, and a decision to discontinue development of the Xbox One version.
Crimson Desert Enhanced's first downloadable content, Charting the Unknown, launches worldwide on October 16, 2026, with pre-orders now open on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Bandai Namco has released the debut trailer for the large-scale DLC Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero's Eternal Legacy, set three years after the main story and scheduled for release in 2027. The Steam version of Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory is also on sale at 90% off, and a free trial with save data carryover remains available.
EXNOA LLC's DMM GAMES has released the iOS version of 'Evil God Chronicles: Rlyeh Girls Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD' on GAMES STORE, kicking off a limited-time login bonus campaign with rewards including Gems and a Standard 10-Pull Summon Ticket.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a second promotional video for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, revealing a new Android race that players can use to build their own Super Warrior, along with details on a hands-on exhibit and giveaway at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
E.D.E.N : The Last Line, the bishoujo roguelike tower defense RPG, has rolled out a major update adding a new co-op content system called "Alliance," letting Commanders team up and grow alongside others, with an "Alliance Raid" and a new ally called "Cat Pet" planned to follow.
Shochiku's game division will publish Estella, a 3D music rhythm game from Taiwan's Imanity, launching in Steam early access this winter, and will show a playable demo with new songs at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21.
The online lottery "eeo Kuji" for The False Alice -Retold Tale- is on sale at eeo Store online through September 16, 2026, offering new merchandise featuring official illustrations as prizes.
The hardboiled mystery adventure Fukakutei Sekai no Tantei Shinshi: Agyō Sōma no Jiken File comes to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as a download-only title on September 10, 2026, with a limited-time launch sale offering about 30% off.
Ahead of Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026 in Niigata, Gugenka Inc. has launched 12 original Hatsune Miku items in the VRChat store, alongside a special virtual world recreating Niigata's Bandai Bridge and a VRChat greeting planned for Tokyo Game Show 2026.
CenturyUU has opened pre-registration for the DMM GAMES version of its browser game King of Fighters’98 Infinite Fighting (KOF98 IF). Everyone who pre-registers will receive the popular fighter Yuri Sakazaki to use in-game.
Konami Digital Entertainment has finalized the lineup for its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21, headlined by the first domestic playable showing of the new Castlevania title Belmont's Curse and the first worldwide playable showing of its new UGC platform game, plus a KONAMI Anniversary to the Future retrospective corner and more.
To mark the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, 20 winners will be chosen by lottery to walk the Kyoto locations that serve as the game's setting alongside the game's developers. Entry is open to customers who purchase the game at Capcom Town Store.
INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is opening pre-orders on September 4, 2026 for eight new official Overwatch items, including Youtooz Jetpack Cat plush toys and keychains, a serial-numbered coin, a Mercy medallion, and mystery pin badges, with releases running from late January through March 2027.
Sega has revealed full details on the SEGA/Atlus booth for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, its largest ever, running September 17 to 21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, including hands-on activities for titles such as STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Persona 4 Revival, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, novelty giveaways, and a dedicated merchandise corner.
DMM GAMES and Tookyo Games are marking the first anniversary of SHUTEN ORDER with a sale discounting the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 download editions by 50%, running September 5 through September 18, 2026.
Smilegate has revealed the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth program for MIRESI: Invisible Future and Dead Account: Two Blue Flames, featuring hands-on corners, limited novelties, a character gacha, and a guest stage with cosplayers Moe Iori and Enako at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21.
A world-first Japanese-language demo of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 headlines the SEGA/ATLUS booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, alongside a prize-filled Hammer Challenge, a Games Workshop diorama, a new trailer, and a newly opened closed beta test registration page.
D3PUBLISHER is releasing a single Nintendo Switch 2 package that bundles together three previously released stick-figure minigame collections, offering 655 stages across 16 minigames along with online ranking boards.
EGGRYPTO X, a new NFT monster-raising RPG from GameWith NFT, has opened pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play ahead of its fall 2026 release, revealing the official title "EGGRYPTO X — Otakarajima no Daibouken" along with a new key visual and a 10-pull gacha ticket bonus for registrants.
CCMC's hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie has launched Decorate! hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker-album management strategy game developed by PREAPP PARTNERS, on Steam. Players decorate a roster of 12 hololive talents with more than 150 stickers, build a team of up to three members, and take on automated battles for ¥1,280.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has added new fighter Iori Yagami (THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII) with a doubled summon rate, alongside a Terry Bogard return event, a 1st anniversary survey reward, and a lineup of in-game events as its Fighters Festa celebration continues.
LINE GAME exhibits at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 for the first time, bringing an arcade-themed hands-on booth to Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, with a photo spot marking the newly confirmed game adaptation of Emoji no ko (Tentative), playable demos, and limited-edition merchandise.
AltPlus has added a new playable Awakened Form, Mouchette, voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa, to the card RPG Morimens starting September 3, 2026, bringing a new event, pickup summons, and launch campaigns that include a chance to receive SSR Mouchette for free.
A Promise of Wizard collaboration is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops and the GK Store online shop from September 25, 2026, with trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, cards, stickers, and a tote bag themed around the wizards in Bull Pulu-colored diner outfits.
A limited Promise of Wizard collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops from September 25 to October 18, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, original goods, and a special in-app login bonus.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH has rolled out a major September update adding new legendary character Hayeon and an awakening for Velika, alongside a new PvE mode, revamped stage systems, and the game's official launch on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
SAT-BOX has opened pre-orders for Super Takoyaki Battle, a takoyaki-making action game for Nintendo Switch and Steam where up to four players can battle it out to cook the most takoyaki.
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED has launched a collaboration event with TV anime WIND BREAKER, bringing Haruka Sakura and Akihiko Nirei into the game as battle characters through a limited-time gacha, alongside a training campaign and in-game story content running through October 1, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new Pajama Party pickup gacha for Karane Inda alongside the first Let's Pajama Party event.
GRYPHLINE has launched the new version "Dreamscape of Wind and Snow" for Arknights: Endfield today, introducing the new ★6 operator Typhoeus, opening the new area "雪松林," and announcing a distribution event for the new ★5 heavy defense operator "プチエナ."
Capcom TV!! airs a special preview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the night before its September 4 release, featuring early gameplay, a boss battle, and an appearance by the development team, plus a QUO Card Pay giveaway.
Mobile soccer sim Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team is running a limited-time collaboration with the ZOIDS Real Moving Kit toy line, pairing players with ZOIDS units in new gacha characters, campaigns, and login bonuses.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with Love Live! from October 2 through October 31, 2026, featuring a collaboration gacha and a point-based access event.
Sega will release physical PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch™ 2 versions of 'Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault' — Digital Sun's action RPG with shop-management elements — in Japan on Thursday, December 10, 2026, through a co-publishing partnership with UK publisher Silver Lining Interactive.
SteelSeries is adding two new colors, Yuzu and Matcha, to its Arctis GameBuds wireless earbuds, alongside a firmware update that improves 2.4GHz wireless connection stability. The new colors roll out from September 11, 2026 at electronics retailers, Amazon.co.jp, and Rakuten Ichiba nationwide.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and raising game available on the App Store and Google Play, has launched a new American diner-themed premium gacha "HAPPY SWEET DINER" starting September 2, 2026, along with a limited-time background pack.
Summoners War: Sky Arena has kicked off its annual Sky Fever Season 2026, running through October 25 with five Fever Token-based events offering monster selection, rune crafting, and other rewards to support summoner growth.
Pre-registration has opened for The Alchemist Code: Port Masters, a new game based on The Alchemist Code, with a campaign offering in-game rewards tied to the number of sign-ups.
Tickets for AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026, one of Japan's largest arcade game festivals, go on sale September 1 at noon, with a newly introduced ¥500 student discount ticket joining the standard, early, and late admission options for the November 7 event at Tokyo Big Sight.
Seven-Eleven Japan is offering Disney Sparklink Stars content prints, featuring 15 character visual designs, at multi-copy machines nationwide from September 1 to September 30, 2026.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Saki Hanami from Gakuen Idolmaster, shown in her pre-training look from Iris After the Rain, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Produced by MiraiMira, the figure is priced at ¥22,000 (tax included) with a scheduled release in April 2027.
Good Smile Company and Frontwing Lab have announced a new ADV game, "Grisaia no Shin Kajitsu -Shuuketsu no Hyakka-," celebrating the Grisaia Series' 15th anniversary, with release set for 2027.
Popular characters from the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will appear in the idle RPG Idle Girls starting September 8, alongside a commemorative TV commercial and a pre-registration campaign that is already underway.
To mark 15 years since its launch, the avatar app Pokecolo, used by more than 26 million people, has kicked off a lineup of anniversary content from September 1, including the nostalgia-filled "15th Memory Museum" event, a special login bonus, and a follow-and-repost giveaway on X offering QUO cards and clear file sets to 15 winners.
NOT A HOTEL is teaming up with the sleep game app Pokémon Sleep on a special Poké Ball-Themed Hotel appearing in Hokkaido this September, with a campaign offering winners a chance to stay inside.
The long-running romance game The Prince's Proposal: Eternal Kiss marks its 13th anniversary this September, with Royal Grand Prix 2026 popularity voting opening today, a special Episode0 prologue release, two anniversary events, and a lineup of in-app campaigns, alongside a tie-in celebration on VOLTAGE Passport.
Sega's Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary “だいれんさ！” project adds three new reveals — a Shimokitazawa Curry Festival collaboration running October 8 to 25, 2026, commemorative handkerchiefs from CLASSICS the Small Luxury, and a new LINE theme, “Puyo Puyo GAME CENTER,” launching in September 2026.
Netmarble's upcoming game Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi opens its Tokyo Game Show 2026 special site, with a world-first playable demo, a voice actor talk show featuring Yuma Uchida, Rina Hidaka, and Yuka Terasaki, and original novelties for booth visitors.
Now marking its 15th year, the Shimokitazawa Curry Festival returns for 18 days from October 8 to 25, 2026, with 135 participating restaurants, sweets shops, and stores, joined this year by a collaboration with SEGA's Puyo Puyo and Sonic the Hedgehog game series.
Max Factory's 1/7 scale completed figure of Eatchel – The Cub [Overdue Radiance] from Snowbreak: Containment Zone is now available through AmiAmi and select other retailers. It is priced at 32,000 yen (tax included), with release planned for September 2027.
The naval battle game SOEN NO KANTAI marks its 9th anniversary with a free salvage event offering up to 900 pulls, the debut of Battleship Satsuma in the Shin Soen Festival, and a Ver.10.0.0 update adding EX Training and Guild Donation features.
The autumn-themed limited-time doll "Autumn Rug" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through fall 2026.
From September 4 to 23, DECKS Tokyo Beach's LED DAIBA STUDIO in Odaiba hosts ULTRA STORE, a limited-time shop pairing 500-plus items from Sonic the Hedgehog, Puyo Puyo, Persona, Tokyo Revengers, and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- with large-LED video displays, alongside a free digital stamp rally offering Tokyo Joypolis tickets as prizes.
AVIOT has opened pre-orders for the TE-V1R-AZ2, its second collaboration model with Azur Lane, featuring 100 newly recorded voice lines and packaging illustrated by nima. Pre-orders opened on August 31, 2026.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Beyond the Next World — Anomaly at Tengai Bakufu," introducing new characters [Demon Lord Approaching] Fyujon Kiddosu and [Demon Fang] Fyujon Kiddosu through the Holy-Demon Fusion Demon General Gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and a comeback login bonus.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -Shoujo Geijutsu Kitan- celebrates its new 'Art Type' character feature with a commemorative campaign, while the 'Scramble! Autumn Art Grand Sports Festival' event and two pickup gacha runs run through September 15, 2026.
holo Indie, hololive production's fan-game brand, has opened the Steam store page for Ollie Ninja Slash, a high-difficulty action game developed by 7 Moon Studio starring hololive Indonesia's Kureiji Ollie, with wishlist registration now available ahead of its September 18, 2026 release.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has kicked off a collaboration with BLACK LAGOON, adding new character Revy as a Kamihime alongside a free daily 10-roll gacha, a login bonus, and the collaboration raid event "KAMIPRO LAGOON."
DMM GAMES has released "GAMES STORE," an iOS store app that brings the premium version of Koihime†Taisen to iPhone outside the App Store, alongside a run of in-game campaigns and a follow-and-repost giveaway through mid-September 2026.
Tatsunoko Production and the blockchain game Meteon Run have confirmed a collaboration featuring Yatterman, the second installment in Meteon Run's series of Japanese anime crossovers, bringing in-game character sales and limited-edition shoe items themed around the classic series.
Formirai Co., Ltd. has released the first trailer for its upcoming music adventure game Morpho Reverie, revealing a story in which players can choose the protagonist's gender, voiced by Aoi Ichikawa or Shion Wakayama, alongside Madoka Yonezawa as Keeva, ahead of a Steam demo planned for fall 2026.
A limited-time event, "Class President Committee's Autumn! no Dan," has launched in the smartphone puzzle game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!, running through September 17. Four new characters have also joined the roster through the Premium and Normal Gacha.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku is running two new in-game campaigns that began August 29, 2026 — the "Mix&Make Party Time!!" event through September 4, and the "Unspoken Code" Gacha featuring three new members with Live Costumes.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched "The World of Mystic Wiz GOLDEN AWARD 2026 THE GENERATIONS" on August 31, 2026, featuring a story event and gacha starring six fan-voted spirits, alongside the "Black Cat Festival 2026" campaign offering up to 300 free gacha pulls.
The idle idol development RPG STELLAR IDOL PROJECT arrives on iPhone today as DMM GAMES' "GAMES STORE" app launches its iOS version, with celebratory campaigns offering gems, a powerful SSR supporter, and Amazon Gift Card prizes.
Techcronoss, the cross-heroine RPG from EXNOA and Techcross, has launched its iOS version on GAMES STORE. Release celebration campaigns include a daily free 10-pull gacha offering up to 50 pulls total, a limited-time guaranteed ★3 Techcronoss x UNITIA gacha, a Festival Clock Tower level cap increase with a new blessing, and new stations in Tour Quest's HARD difficulty.
A third collaboration event between the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the VTuber group hololive has launched, bringing hololive GAMERS members Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone into the White Cat world through a limited-time gacha, jewel pack sale, and collaboration livestreams.
Kotobukiya opens pre-orders for the first wave of OSHI WORKS Mini, a new chibi-style figure series priced at 1,980 yen each, featuring Maomao and Maomao (Garden Party Ver.) from The Apothecary Diaries alongside the Persona 3 Reload protagonist and Persona 5 The Royal's Joker.
Frontier Works has opened pre-orders for 181 new Rune Factory acrylic stands featuring in-game character art from six titles, alongside a re-order campaign for 163 previously released designs, through its pick-your-character label Select×Collect.
General access has opened for "Bob," the second additional playable character in TEKKEN 8's Season 3, while the gameplay trailer for the season's third character, "Roger Jr.," is set to premiere at EVO France in October 2026.
A new white colorway of the fan-favorite Nessie plush from Apex Legends rolls out from early February 2027, priced at ¥2,200 (tax included).
Oshimall, the EC shop run by Cybird, is selling new original merchandise for the smartphone puzzle game Detective Conan Puzzle: Cross Chain, including can badges featuring original illustrations, from August 26 through September 9, 2026.
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DMM GAMES's Girls Creation has launched the "Fiorenza Festival" celebrating a new outfit, a raid event offering a new Memory reward, and a pickup gacha for a new Fiorenza costume, all starting August 23, 2026.
The smartphone game Nekopara Sekai Connect will launch its Steam version on September 28, 2026, and an update following the August 24 maintenance adds new cat character Mayumi (voiced by Asami Seto), a new main story chapter, and expanded VR Cat Tower floors.
Atlus, a Sega group company, confirms Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio for Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a playable Persona 4 Revival demo, the Metaphor: ReFantazio "Trial of the Sword" hands-on content, and novelty giveaways at Makuhari Messe.
Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026, Capcom's official team league for Street Fighter 6, opens on August 25. Official ambassador streamers from VSPO! will mirror stream every regular-season match and interview standout players, with additional mirror streams from competing players and team-affiliated streamers also confirmed.
Team Entertainment launches a new Kujico online lottery for Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2, featuring newly drawn RPG-themed merchandise including a design acrylic stand, B2 tapestry, acrylic keychains, and can badges.
Borderlands 4's second paid Story Pack, "FL4K and the Last Resort," launches September 10, 2026, introducing the new Vault Hunter Loveless the Hacker alongside Bounty Pack 5, "Amara and the Vile Shadows," and a 10-level cap increase.
CODE VEIN II's expansion DLC "Mask of Idris" arrives September 9, 2026, alongside a new trailer recapping the main story so far.
DMM GAMES is celebrating the 5.5th anniversary of Umamusume: Pretty Derby with a campaign running from August 24 to September 4, 2026, featuring up to 100% DMM point back by lottery, a 10% point back campaign for everyone, and Play Missions offering up to 10,000 DMM points.
Toei Animation's new visual novel Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-, set after the 2014 film, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on November 26, 2026. The official site has opened with a teaser trailer, synopsis, and character profiles, and pre-orders are now open.
The four-member YouTube creator group inc stars in Inku in Wonderland, a new tower-hopping puzzle-solving event that visits Umeda Sky Building this September and Tokyo Tower this October and November, complete with collaboration merchandise, drinks, and sweets.
Phoenixx has launched the roguelite factory-builder game Lazy Witch's Factory in Early Access on Steam, kicking off a 10% launch discount, a follow-and-repost giveaway campaign for a shikishi signed by voice actor Misato Fukuen, and two collaboration bundles with other roguelite titles.
Movic is releasing a new Metallux Badge Collection featuring revival artwork from the Persona series, with pre-orders open now through Animate stores, Animate mail order, and Movic mail order ahead of a planned release around September 19, 2026.
TUfave, the collaboration jewelry brand from TAKE-UP Co., Ltd., is releasing the fourth Promise of Wizard jewelry collection, four rings inspired by the Western Country wizards Shylock, Murr, Chloe, and Rustica, with reservations opening August 21.
Cygames is bringing its next-generation digital card game Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond to Latin America on October 8, 2026, with Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and English support, region-specific pricing, and a card modeled after a beloved local dog.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a Steam key code sale on Amazon, with discounts of up to 79% on select titles including TEKKEN 7, running through September 3, 2026.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Turbulent Knight — Pega Alibaba," introducing new characters Pega Alibaba and Danjack through a special gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and gem-earning quests.
BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons Boosted has launched for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with the Steam edition getting the same upgrade through a free major update. Taito is marking the release with discounts on all three platforms and a giveaway of 40th anniversary Bubble Bobble pin badge sets for fans who share gameplay screenshots or videos on X.
The CAPCOM END OF SUMMER SALE is underway across digital storefronts, with Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams getting its first-ever discount for PS Plus members on PlayStation Store, alongside a 10th-anniversary sale for the 囚われのパルマ series on the Nintendo eShop and wide-ranging discounts on Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Onimusha titles on Xbox Store.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Atreus from God of War Ragnarök, capturing his bond with father Kratos and mother Faye. Pre-orders open August 20 at ¥394,790, with release planned for January to April 2028.
Frontier Works has opened the Nintendo Switch store page for Heroic Songs: the Remix!, the idol x town-building simulation game already available on Steam, ahead of its October 8, 2026 release. An opening movie featuring the theme song Follow the Glow has also gone live on the official YouTube channel.
The Nintendo Switch package version of slow-life sim Japanese Rural Life Adventure launches November 12, with pre-orders opening today alongside a new Ver. 1.3.0 update and a giveaway campaign marking 100,000 downloads.
Netmarble's idle RPG "THE KING OF FIGHTERS Dot Battle" has launched a major update marking its 1st anniversary, introducing new fighter Kyo Kusanagi (THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98), the "Fighters Festa" event, and a large-scale Team Battle renewal.
KADOKAWA's new KonoSuba game, officially titled KONOSUBA – God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Prosperity to This Beloved Town! and nicknamed "Machisuba," will launch on DMM GAMES for PC, with a special stage program set to livestream from Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 20, 2026.
Starting August 22, MIXI's word-battling mobile RPG Kotodaman is running back-to-back collaborations with Hiromu Arakawa's works — a returning Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood collab featuring the Elric brothers, followed on August 31 by a first-ever Daemons of the Shadow Realm collab, alongside a free daily summon campaign and an X follow-and-repost giveaway.
A collaboration campaign between KURAGEU ROA and ROUND1 is coming to ROUND1 locations nationwide from September 4 through December 6, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, packs, decorated rooms, novelty giveaways, and an AR stamp rally.
Village Vanguard-exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring original artwork based on the opening animation for Yuzusoft's latest visual novel LimeLight Lemonade Jam is now available for order, with items including tapestries, acrylic figures, T-shirts, and more.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 31st point event featuring Magical Yukichi and other rewards through August 31, 2026.
Starting September 5, 2026, Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi is launching "Sakana Quest," an AI image-recognition aquarium exploration game where visitors use a tablet to find sea creatures around the park and take on related quizzes and puzzles.
CyberStep has added a new character, Byakko, to its Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri, along with a character event called "影散らす牙" running from August 20, 2026, offering exclusive accessories and event-limited skills. A repost campaign for a signed shikishi from voice actress Mei Harukawa and a Summer Thanks Campaign with a guaranteed top-rarity gacha ticket are also underway.
Born Digital and CGWORLD will hold Premier Insights Vol.5 Concept Art online on September 19 and 20, 2026, an eight-session skill-up event featuring CG artists active at top studios worldwide. This fifth installment focuses on concept art, with instructors whose credits span major film, game, and anime productions including Game of Thrones and Assassin's Creed sharing their world-building thought process, design decisions, and practical visual development know-how.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its "Black Cat Eve Festival 2026" campaign on August 21, 2026, offering a free 100-pull gacha, a character present campaign, and an upcoming official livestream ahead of "Black Cat Festival 2026."
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Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the new magic-type legendary character "[Legend] Yungon," alongside a balance adjustment for Trude, new costumes, and a lineup of summer in-game events.
Sengoku strategy game Shishi No Gotoku is celebrating its 7th anniversary on August 27, 2026, with a special anniversary website, 14 in-game events, and campaigns offering real bottles of collaboration sake to lottery winners both in-game and on the official X account.
Sega has released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the large-scale expansion for GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, alongside a new launch trailer, a major Update 2.0 for the base game, and a limited-time 30% off sale.
DMM GAMES' idol game STELLAR IDOL PROJECT holds a special stage at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with voice actors Yui Sakakibara and Musubi Aono performing live vocals and music creator Hige Driver bringing a DJ set built around the game's soundtrack.
Alphanet Inc. is releasing a Touken Ranbu ONLINE x SNAP GEAR collaboration bottle holder inspired by six sword-warrior characters, on sale nationwide from August 18, 2026 through the SNAP GEAR official online store and select shops.
A new nail oil collection inspired by ten sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the "Softly Blooming Nail Oil" Vol. 2, opened for pre-order on August 20, 2026 through Premium Bandai, priced at 3,630 yen per two-bottle set.
EXNOA has confirmed that the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazugiri will appear at the DMM GAMES booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, featuring an early hands-on corner, novelty giveaways, and a special joint stage with Touken Ranbu ONLINE starring Kosuke Toriumi, Kento Hama, and Hinata Tadokoro.
Watcher of Realms, Moonton's strategy tower-defense RPG, begins a limited-time collaboration with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series on August 20, bringing playable heroes Ezio Auditore, Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek into the world of ウォレル alongside a crossover story, collaboration skins, and limited-time events.
COLOPL has revealed the visitor benefits and setlist for the 12th anniversary concert of its smartphone RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, to be held on September 26, 2026 at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall, with general ticket sales now underway.
To celebrate Wizardry Variants Daphne surpassing 4 million downloads worldwide, Drecom launches a commemorative campaign from August 20, 2026, offering special supplies, the featured adventurer "Legendary Hero," the alternative-style adventurer "Evening Calm Heroine, Elise," a new quest, and limited-time missions.
Astrae Oratio, a new title in development by Dynamis One, has opened registration for its Closed Beta Test on mobile devices, accepting applications from Japan-based players through September 21 alongside a new character visual reveal.
CosmicBreak Universal brings back its collaboration with MegaHouse's Desktop Army figure series from August 19 to October 7, 2026, offering Sylphie II for free, 25 types of exclusive enhancement parts, and a limited-time gacha featuring the Titania series.
A second collaboration between the mobile RPG Detariki Z: Special Defense Agency Daily Life and the game Sugar Conflict begins August 20, bringing new collaboration characters to limited-time gacha, a themed event, login bonuses, and serial code campaigns running through early September.
A new lineup of hand-connecting plush prizes from the anime Hetalia: World Stars, called "Patchigyu!", begins rolling out at Mollyfantasy, PALO, and other amusement facilities on August 21, 2026, while supplies last.
NC Japan has opened a special site for THE DARKNESS, the next major update for Lineage M, ahead of its September 2 rollout. Full update details will be revealed during the livestream M LIVE#6 on August 27.
NC Japan K.K. is holding the "Eternal Summer Watermelon Rhapsody" event for the PC online RPG Lineage from August 19, 2026, offering a limited-time event map where players can earn experience points and valuable rewards.
To mark five years of global service, MIR4 has rolled out a major update featuring the new Spirit Summoner class, an extended Boosting World 4 growth server, a server merge, and a range of anniversary shops and events.
Hotta Studio has rolled out Ver. 1.3 for the open-world RPG *NTE*, bringing new S-rank character 残虹, a limited-time summer event with swimsuit costumes and new vehicles, and a new city area.
A completed figure of Arsene [30th Anniversary EDITION] from Persona 5 is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi and select other retailers only. Part of the Game Characters Collection DX series by MegaHouse, the figure is priced at ¥27,500 (tax included) with release scheduled for December 2026.
Infolens is expanding its original Megakyurun character goods line for the hit horror game Poppy Playtime, with a new Trading Acrylic Stand and Trading Can Badge Vol. 2 getting a preview sale at a pop-up store in December 2026 ahead of general release from mid-January 2027.
A new online lottery for Hakuoki Shinkai has launched on Sega Lucky Kuji Online, featuring festival-themed deformed illustrations of the characters in yukata. Prizes include a sitting plush, plush mascot, and acrylic stand, with tickets available through October 16, 2026.
The Tower of AION has opened a special site and begun pre-registration for "RESONANCE," a September 16 update merging the Fregion and X servers, while X server players enjoy double experience points and a limited-time crafting recipe in the meantime.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has opened a new Blown Kiss pickup gacha alongside the seventh Twinkle New Girlfriends! event.
Starting August 18, 2026, the fantasy RPG AFK Journey teams up with the anime Digimon Adventure, bringing Taichi & Agumon and Yamato & Gabumon into the game as collaboration heroes alongside a limited-time story, login bonuses, exclusive costumes, and more through September 15.
Merchandise from the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 pop-up store goes on sale online at Maji-Get, Amiami, and Gamers starting August 18, 2026, with every item guaranteed as a made-to-order purchase.
To celebrate 10 years since its debut, the otome suspense romance adventure game Collar X Malice is offering a 10% discount on both of its smartphone app versions from August 18 through August 25, 2026.
From August 18 through September 20, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko locations nationwide are running a collaboration campaign with the DREAM C CLUB series, offering three limited-edition drinks inspired by the game's songs, random coasters featuring all 23 host girls, and a singing campaign with original lock-screen wallpapers.
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, is currently offering the Fate/Grand Order Berserker/Morgan Final Ascension Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure as an AmiAmi exclusive. The figure is priced at ¥48,180 (tax included) with a scheduled release in October 2027.
The story event SD Gundam Gaiden III: Argus Knights is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a new pickup gacha, limited-time diamond packs, and a "G Generation ETERNAL PLAY to WATCH!!" episode also running alongside it.
Netmarble's fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH has opened pre-registration on Samsung Galaxy Store, with special rewards on offer ahead of the official launch on September 3.
Netmarble's vampire MMORPG VAMPIR has launched a major update adding the "Red Moon Festa" event, new "Mausoleum" growth content, and the solo PvE dungeon "Naritsanie Valley."
arma bianca has opened pre-orders at AMNIBUS, its online store for original anime and manga character goods, for a new lineup of Blue Archive × Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato collaboration merchandise featuring Tsubaki, Kaede, Pina, and other Hyakkiyako Alliance Academy and Gehenna Academy characters.
Kemono Friends 3 begins a second collaboration with the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project on August 20, 2026, introducing collab Friends Tohoku Itako and Tohoku Kiritan, a limited-time scenario event, special wild photos illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki, and a rerun summon for Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon.
Capcom's directly operated amusement facilities are teaming up with hololive GAMERS members Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone for a Mega Man collaboration, bringing new prize goods, merchandise, and store campaigns starting August 22, 2026.
OSHI NO KO Puzzle Star marks its half anniversary from August 17 to September 16, 2026, with a new pickup gacha featuring Ruby and Aqua, daily login bonuses, a comeback campaign for returning players, and X hashtag campaigns.
To celebrate POWER PROS Day on August 26, POWER PROS App is running a Grand Appreciation Festival Campaign with daily login bonuses, a free 10-pull gacha, new gacha characters, and a Dice Challenge sweepstakes offering up to 826 Power Stones.
SEGA's mobile puzzle RPG Puyo Puyo!! Quest kicks off its "Fiery Summer Campaign" on August 18, 2026, featuring a login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new Nazopuyo Kitchen Full Power Gacha introducing two characters, Ichiryuu Kitchen no Maguro and Onebou Kitchen no Deena.
Elementa is bringing its open-world action RPG Silver Palace to gamescom 2026 and Anime NYC 2026 for the game's first convention exhibits, complete with a hands-on play area, stage shows, and cosplay photo spots, as worldwide pre-registrations pass 10 million following the game's recently completed test.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 17, 2026, introducing the new event Dive In with a Splash! Summer Sea, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new costumes for Anshar and Ashirat, adds a new Weapon Fest weapon, and launches special Advent Battle events alongside extended Premium Pass rewards.
Sammy Networks' PC-based pachinko and pachislot platform 777TOWN.net adds Smart Pachislot Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story starting August 17, 2026, with a registration campaign offering in-game items.
The smartphone RPG NEKO & DRAGONS launches its second collaboration campaign with From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II on August 17, 2026, featuring a collab gacha, a limited-time scout event, login bonuses, and bonus missions running through September 1.
Nalkonal LLC has added a new main area and introduced four new second-year characters to the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!, with the update going live after maintenance on August 17, 2026.
A completed figure of Primrose, the dancer from OCTOPATH TRAVELER, is now available for pre-order at Amiami under the Square Enix brand. The figure is priced at ¥35,200 (tax included) with a scheduled release in May 2027.
Pre-registration for Shinobi Nexus: Senran Kagura, a new smartphone game in the Senran Kagura series, has opened on Google Play, alongside a DMM GAMES campaign offering DMM Points and a training mini-game for fans.
Techcronoss has launched a crossover character vote drawing from 神姫PROJECT, あやかしランブル！, れじぇくろ！, and UNITIA, alongside the second half of its half-anniversary event Party Cruise Celebration!, new Clock Chase challenge content, and a Festival Clock Tower upgrade, with the vote, event, and an ongoing Discord campaign all running through September 4, 2026.
New merchandise featuring official illustrations from seven popular ALcot titles is now available at eeo Store online, with in-person sales also planned at Comiket 108 on August 15–16, 2026.
Combined sales of the horror game series Ao Oni on Nintendo Switch and Steam have topped 250,000 units, with new details also revealed on the Ao Oni Horror Pencil, an early purchase bonus for the upcoming package release.
Starting August 14, 2026, Ayakashi Rumble! adds limited-time ★5 characters Taikobo and Hinamori through a new pickup gacha, alongside the Ayakashi Rumble! Summer Campaign 2026 featuring a voting event, up to 300 free 10x summons, and a login bonus, running through August 28.
The smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten introduces a new star-5 general, Oto, through a limited-time debut gacha, alongside a Shu faction pickup gacha and a limited-time value pack.
Jewel Princess 姫川薬石 (Shadow Star) joins the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation on August 14, 2026, alongside a Majesty Fes gacha and a revival of the 3D Fes collaboration with Detariki Z and Tenkei Paradox.
Plott Inc. has opened pre-registration for the first smartphone game based on its short anime series KAREKORE OF MIXED BLOOD, a tower defense RPG planned for release in October 2026.
Netmarble has opened an official YouTube channel for its upcoming smartphone bishoujo RPG Pearl in Blue and released the game's first teaser PV, revealing the story's core "Pearl" and "Knight" concepts and confirming the title's appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The second Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from August 28 to September 6, 2026, featuring new merchandise designed with the 35th anniversary visuals.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched a new event, "Royal Knight Tale -White Knight Tale Chapter 3-," on August 14, 2026, alongside a matching gacha featuring Snow, Ash, Pinocchio, and Torte.
A real-world event tied to the Steam psychological horror ADV "Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME" is expanding its run at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, adding a reserved day on August 23 and free walk-in entry from August 24 to 26.
The eeo Kuji online lottery for the mobile game What in HELL is bad? has launched, featuring newly drawn full-body and mini-character illustrations of the Seven Deadly Sins' demon kings styled around a bad-boy back-alley outfit theme.
White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S has launched a new event called Wings of Summer Memories on August 14, 2026, featuring a summer-festival story alongside a character gacha starring yukata-clad Luka, Rain, and Sylvia, limited-time jewel packs, and an official X repost campaign.
CTW's RPG Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Rebellion Soul, available on the G123 gaming platform, has launched a collaboration event with the anime OVERLORD, featuring characters like Ainz, Albedo, Shalltear, and Aura & Mare, along with limited companion characters, costume skins, and event quests, running from August 13 through September 2, 2026.
A special collaboration between DARTSLIVE and the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War launches on August 20, 2026, featuring a collaboration darts game, exclusive digital content, and a limited Live Effect for players at participating stores.
The 1988 horror adventure game Onryō Senki (PC-8801mkIISR Version) has launched on Nintendo Switch as the 111th title in the EGG Console retro game series, priced at ¥880.
To mark 18 years since launch, the MMORPG Elemental Knights R has opened the Soukai Festival, giving early access to a new underwater map and shrine, a boss battle arena, and login bonuses, alongside a comeback campaign for players returning after a long break.
Genshin Impact is exhibiting at Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15-16, 2026, with a Snezhnaya-themed booth featuring a special stage, a large-scale display, and novelties available only at the event.
Anique reveals the lineup of newly illustrated original merchandise for the Identity V hands-on pop-up shop "Welcome to the Specimen Collection Room," running at POP Culture Style IKEBUKURO in Tokyo from August 28 to September 9, 2026.
Starting August 12, 2026, Kingdom Ran introduces new warriors SR/UR Kanto and SR/UR Heirai, while Part 4 of the 8.5th Anniversary Festival runs a lineup of gacha events and campaigns through early September.
Starting August 12, 2026, Legeclo Legend Clover introduces hot spring-costumed Sakamoto Ryoma and マスター・サフィー in limited-time gachas, alongside the "Longing for an Eternal Summer Paradise" event where players can recruit companion character Pandora, running through August 24.
The global PvP RPG Lords Mobile launches a large-scale collaboration with Transformers on August 3rd, bringing iconic Autobots and Decepticons, exclusive castle and Lord skins, a token-based pinball minigame, and a new battlefield to the Kingdom of Athena through November 1st.
LUIDA'S BAR in OSAKA, a bar born from a collaboration between Dragon Quest and PASELA RESORTS, has been running as a limited-time shop on the 5th floor of PASELA RESORTS Namba Dotonbori — and thanks to its popularity, it will open as a permanent store in Namba, Osaka on August 25, 2026.
Make Drama: MAD, a new mobile RPG about collecting and raising original girl characters from developer Fluffy Duck and publisher Wemade Connect, has opened global pre-registration including Japan on Google Play and the App Store, alongside a new Steam wishlist page.
Phoenixx has released Menherarium, a deck-building roguelite Chinchiro game in which players wager their blood against a menhera girl, for Nintendo Switch, with a launch sale offering 20% off through August 26.
InfoLens is expanding its official Minecraft merchandise with seven new items — a blind dig-out figure kit, an Enderman motion-sensor light, a tabletop crane game, mini pinball machines, and GOO JIT ZU stretchy figures — with pre-orders opening August 13, 2026, ahead of staggered releases running through January 2027.
Monster Strike kicks off its first collaboration with the TV anime BLUE LOCK on August 16, 2026, bringing series characters into gacha, quests, login rewards, and mission rewards, alongside a campaign offering Eraberu Pay® and limited-edition merchandise.
ラグナロク：アドベンチャーズ, a new auto-battle RPG in the long-running Ragnarok Online series, is heading to Japan with one-handed portrait-mode play and a casual idle-growth system.
The keyboard customization app Simeji has teamed up with the time-reversal RPG Reverse: 1999 to celebrate the game's 3rd anniversary, offering a compatibility quiz that matches players with an Arcanist and rewards results shared on X with exclusive collaboration keyboard skins.
To mark the 60th anniversary of "Thunderbirds" premiering on Japanese television, V Inc. has created a giant 3D model of "Thunderbird 3," now on display in the VRChat world "Lumarnity®" starting August 12, 2026.
Aquaplus is holding its Summer Special Sale on the PlayStation™Store and Nintendo eShop, discounting the Utawarerumono series, Monochrome Mobius, and ToHeart by up to 60% through August 26, 2026.
PONOS has relaunched The Battle Cats' "Neko no Natsuyasumi Revival Chapter" event alongside the new "Summer Girls Blue Ocean" rare gacha, running August 11 through September 1, 2026, with a weekly scratch lottery, five limited-time stages, and a new gacha character.
The CAPCOM END OF SUMMER SALE is underway across digital stores, discounting past Onimusha titles on the Nintendo eShop ahead of the release of Onimusha Way of the Sword, alongside Street Fighter discounts and additional Capcom Arcade Stadium titles on PlayStation Store.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation kicks off the third installment of its Summer of Art Campaign alongside a new point-collection event, "Miracle Attack Against the Odds," running August 12 to 25, 2026, featuring a new Memory reward and limited-time pickup gacha.
holo Indie's baseball action game Koro-san's Home "WAN!" Derby has added a new mode starring mascot character Houshou Kumarin in a free update, along with arranged music tracks and an RTA ranking feature, with a 20% off sale running through August 17, 2026.
The mobile and PC game Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes is launching a limited-time pickup gacha featuring the new ★5 character [Midsummer Maiden] Roxy, running from August 13 through August 31, 2026. The game has also announced an official livestream, クロエコ Info Bureau Vol. 1, hosted by Haruka Mori on August 26.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on the App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Arabian Nights-themed classic gacha "A Thousand and One Nights' Dream Tale" starting August 12, 2026, along with a limited-time background pack.
Two new SSR-rank Eichiku characters, Revolutionary Mercenary Tora and Sea Prince Shachi, have joined the smartphone game Teipen Wars, along with a limited-time pickup gacha running from August 11 to August 30, 2026.
The third official merchandise collection for Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, goes on sale August 21, 2026, with dinosaur and Alice motifs. Pop-up stores will also open in five cities nationwide — Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Osaka.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Underworld Illusion Resort-, the second installment of its major summer event in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome, running from August 10, 2026, alongside continuing 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
Starting August 10, 2026, the puzzle shooting game LINE Bubble 2 kicks off a collaboration with Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Kiki Kaikai! Ora no Yokai Vacation, featuring limited-edition collab characters, login bonus events, a lineup of in-game challenges, and social media campaigns.
KLab Inc. has announced that My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, the new app game based on the My Hero Academia anime series, has been simultaneously featured on the App Store and Google Play, with an in-game item gift for all players to mark the occasion.
General tickets for Otomate Party 2026 — the three-performance cast event on September 12–13, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A — go on sale August 11 at 10:00 AM, alongside newly published merchandise and mail-order details.
Good Smile Company's G.S.Collection line adds a 1/7 scale figure of Nagisa, the Tea Party's host at Trinity General School in the popular game Blue Archive, with pre-orders opening August 7, 2026 (Friday) ahead of a September 2027 release.
Ahead of Azur Lane's 9th anniversary in Japan, Cake.jp is releasing cake cans featuring 10 popular characters, each paired with an original coaster in the character's image color, starting August 7.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new Minecraft-themed apparel collection, including the return of last year's popular Diamond Sword setup, through its official online store and Rakuten shop.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya from September 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring a limited-time gacha and a raid battle against Ryoko Asakura.
To mark the second anniversary of its release, the Nintendo Switch download version of Him, the Smile & bloom is now on sale for 40% off through the Nintendo eShop.
CCMC has launched Hololive Fantasy Battle for Steam and Nintendo Switch under its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie. The 2.5D versus action game features artwork by illustrator Komainu and lets up to four players battle as Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Houshou Marine, with a 25% off launch sale running for the game's first seven days.
Hunters, a crane game specialty store, is opening its first Nara Prefecture location in Yamatokoriyama City on August 8, featuring around 350 machines, a 3.6-meter twin Monster Catcher, and a free kids' play area.
Tohakusha Inc. is expanding "Identity V HOKKAIDONEO," a collaboration between Identity V and creators from Japan and overseas, with newly drawn illustration merchandise going on sale at animate stores in Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, the UK, North America, and Korea starting August 2026.
gumi is releasing a third wave of original merchandise featuring in-game illustrations from the mobile game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive. The lineup arrives at Animate stores nationwide and the Animate online shop on August 21, 2026.
KLab's hero action game My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, nicknamed Hero Saba, has reached No. 1 on the App Store's free game ranking, and every player is receiving an LR Collection item as a commemorative gift.
Yokohama Iekei ramen chain Ichikakuya is running its first-ever collaboration with the Persona series to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary, from August 21 to October 4, 2026. A limited-edition ramen with an A4 clear file is available at every location, while collab drinks and merchandise are limited to 12 select stores.
Suikoden STAR LEAP, the franchise's first entirely new title in 14 years, launched in Japan today for iOS and Android, with details on its first in-game event also revealed.
Tokyo Gets Co., Ltd. is releasing new merchandise featuring newly drawn Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE illustrations of the characters enjoying a water gun fight, with pre-orders open from August 7 to August 24, 2026 at Gets-Oshi Mart.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel is teaming up with the asymmetrical battle app game Identity V for a concept room stay plan themed around a "Phantom Night Circus," running from September 5 to December 5, 2026.
Kuji Colle, an online lottery service operated by TEAM Entertainment, begins selling original merchandise for the game app takt op. Symphony on August 7, 2026, including acrylic boards, stands, blocks, and cards made with original artwork.
AiPri World 2026 brings stage shows, exhibits, mini-games, and merchandise themed around "Bazarium Parade" to Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba on October 11 and 12, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 14.
AMNIBUS will exhibit inside the Konami Arcade Games booth at CoroCoro Tamashii Festival in TOKYO Toy Show 2026, offering a wide range of new Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2 merchandise along with event purchase bonuses.
Attack on Titan: Brave Order, the mobile RPG based on the anime Attack on Titan, has launched a new event, "The Boy Who Wanted to Know Freedom," starting August 6, 2026, along with a new gacha featuring Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, and Eren Yeager, plus the addition of Chapters 40 and 41.
The 4th Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across Japan and around the world.
Hobby sakura's 1/7 scale completed figure of Hot Summer Dream Justia from BrownDust2 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at 25,300 yen (tax included) with a release scheduled for August 2027.
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, is currently offering the GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Red Hood 1/12 Scale Plastic Kit for pre-order. The kit comes with an extensive selection of interchangeable parts, including multiple face options, hand parts, and accessories such as a wire and cassette player.
CCMC has opened the Steam store page for Deco! hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker-album management strategy game from its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie, developed by PREAPP PARTNERS. Players decorate a roster of 12 hololive talents with stickers, build a team of up to three members, and battle it out automatically, with the full game set to launch on September 3, 2026.
A special broadcast for KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME's 1st anniversary revealed two new ★5 characters, Reno Ichikawa and Kikoru Shinomiya, along with an eight-part lineup of anniversary events.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched Season 5 of Kingdom: Hadou, bringing the "Battle of Bayou" (馬陽) story arc, seven new recruitable generals led by Moubu, and a limited-time Seven-Day Festival event.
Monster Strike revives its "Again Gacha" event on August 10, letting players pick a course for up to 200 free pulls, unlock community-wide bonus rewards as the total pull count climbs, and enter an X campaign for a chance to win a pure gold "Age Gacha-kun."
AltPlus is marking the 1st anniversary of the card RPG Morimens with a campaign running from August 6 through October 15, 2026, featuring daily SSR Fate Card giveaways, special missions, revival summons, and reservation rewards for the upcoming Version 2.2 update.
KLab's new hero action game My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, nicknamed Hero Saba, has officially launched, with global pre-registrations surpassing 1 million and unlocking a bonus reward alongside a 30-day login campaign and a new web shop.
The official digital soundtrack for Voltage's Nintendo Switch title Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost released on August 6, collecting all 23 tracks from the game, including the vocal theme songs performed by Shihoko Hirata.
A new free-to-play browser game called Pawtopia has launched, combining a merge puzzle with room decorating so players can furnish a cozy home for two roaming cats without any download, time limit, or score pressure.
Starting August 6, Fangamer Japan is releasing its first lineup of official "PEAK" goods — a campfire-themed T-shirt, a keychain, and a sticker set — for fans of the cooperative climbing game.
The anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out the second wave of its "Fall from Grace" Episode 3.0 update on August 6, 2026, adding a new main quest, the high-difficulty raids Last Standing and Hired Muscle, a new Core Equipment gear system, and the Mystic A.R Card War Princess Arua, alongside the limited-time Fist Seal Event running through September 3.
TERAVIT, the free-to-play sandbox game where players build their own worlds, has launched the limited-time "TERAVIT Summer Seaside 2026" event on August 6, adding a beach-themed water gun battle minigame, mermaid-inspired skins, and a jewel purchase bonus campaign running through September 3.
eSports team ZETA DIVISION closed out its three-day "ZETA DIVISION 5TH ANNIVERSARY POP UP" at the Harajuku concept store V.A., marking five years with fans through limited-edition merchandise and a dedicated exhibition space that drew more than 3,000 visitors from July 31 to August 2.
APEX's 1/7 scale completed figure of Wilhelmina Water Park Queen Ver. from BrownDust2 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at 21,670 yen (tax included) with a release scheduled for June 2027.
The restaurant-management simulation game has added a limited-time challenge event called "Crimson Fruit — Ruby Glow" along with two pickup gacha banners featuring staff in special chef coat outfits, both running through August 18.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched the large-scale summer event "Kyoraku Chronicle," set in the otherworldly city of Kyoraku and running August 4–17, 2026, introducing new EX sub-general Phantom Abe no Seimei and new UR sub-general 月見月夜光.
Pokémon Pokopia's first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, releases on August 5, 2026, and the game's area gate has appeared at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse for a real-world event running August 6 to 9. The Minatomirai Line's train cars are wrapped in a Bubbly Basin theme from August 2 through September 25, with Minatomirai Station itself decorated August 3 to 9.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse's summer event Red Brick Sunset 2026, themed around Santa Monica on the American West Coast, continues with free admission through August 30, 2026, now featuring newly added carnival games, a misty cooling zone, and a lineup of American-style food and drinks.
MAGI ARTS has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Yuki Mizukami from Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole, now available for pre-order at Amiami in Deluxe and Regular editions. Prices are ¥27,280 and ¥25,080 (tax included), with release scheduled for February 2027.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 3, 2026, introducing the new event The Witch Who Inherits the Sacred Tree, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
Garena is developing Palworld Online, a new smartphone game based on Pocketpair's Palworld, reimagining the original's depth, freedom, and scale for mobile with online multiplayer, shared bases, and an original story, with release planned for 2026.
AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Taihou from Azur Lane in a yukata, produced under FuRyu's F:NEX brand and scheduled to release in March 2027.
SAT-BOX has opened pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version of Blast Off! Summer Showdown, a party game packed with 10 summer-themed mini-games for up to four players, while the Steam store page is now live as well.
Brown Dust 2 has added Character Cassette 10 "合龍伝," a new costume for Tenshu's Heir Glacia, and the limited-time season event "The Successor," along with new Daily Stories, prestige skins, and a character consultation feature.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, two pickup scouts introducing new pilots, and a signed shikishi board giveaway campaign.
EXNOA has launched a new scenario event, "So Hot! The Hadomakas! - Heavenly Resort Plan," in the RPG Crave Saga - Master of Bonds, running from July 29 to August 12, alongside the second part of the 3.5th anniversary eve festival campaign.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Maritime Patrol for Lovers-, the first of its major summer events in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome -Contract with me, right away!-, running from July 30, 2026, alongside a lineup of 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering the sixth installment of its mystery-solving stay plan series, a hotel-wide puzzle game that has drawn more than 700 guests since it launched in 2021, available through September 30, 2026.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen has launched a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 Mirra (Swimsuit), with her appearance rate increased for a limited time.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has introduced two new limited Kamihime, Altair and Procyon, alongside a daily roulette offering up to 100 free gacha pulls, a TECHCROSS Fes login bonus, a new raid event, and other seasonal campaigns.
Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Face Maker service has kicked off a collaboration with the newly available Nendoroid Celestia Ludenberg, offering six limited-edition face part designs for pre-order.
The 10% DMM point back campaign celebrating the DMM GAMES release of SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL has proven popular and will now run through August 10, 2026, extended from its original July 31 end date.
Starting July 30, 2026, exclusive Village Vanguard collaboration merchandise for the countryside life simulation game Village in the Shade goes on sale at the Village Vanguard Online Store, timed to the game's release.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen, a yokai romantic comedy novel game by creator Arabana Nunu, with the Steam store page now live and a demo launching on August 20, 2026.
A Nendoroid Basic of Hina Sorasaki (Dress), the feared head of the Disciplinary Committee at Gehenna Academy in the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of July 28, 2026, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
HIKKY and Fuji Kyuko have opened a VR space themed on Fuji-Q Highland inside VRChat, letting visitors experience the amusement park's popular attractions for free at any time, alongside a fan community that has already topped 10,000 members.
gelato pique cafe is launching its first-ever collaboration with the Dragon Quest series, called PIQUE CAFE encounters DRAGON QUEST, from August 7 (Friday) to August 20 (Thursday), 2026. The lineup features cooling summer crepes, soda floats, and a sundae inspired by Zenithia Castle and its monsters, marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.
A 1/6 scale figure of the police officer Nikita from GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, capturing her poised stance with her signature rifle. The figure from Fat Company is scheduled for release in July 2027.
Kayac Inc. is rolling out "Series 2," the largest update yet for its Nintendo Switch fighting game Ketsu Battler, adding a paid DLC fighter, a new "Serious Zone" system, and four new stages, alongside a half-price sale and a new manga chapter debuting the same character.
Two new "Splash Guardian" class skins, Aurora Marine and Rescue Marine, arrive in the mobile RPG Lineage2M, alongside the "SUMMER DANCE & TREASURE" summer event running from July 29 to August 12, 2026, with swimsuit skins, buff items, and treasure-hunting rewards.
Netmarble has released a new update for the action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, adding new 5★ character Mabel, a three-week special event story, limited-time missions, and a new epic quest.
The psychological battle card game Mythologia the Oracle is holding an "Implementation Audition" in which fans support their favorite performers through the oshi-katsu app V-tamp, and the five who pass the final round will be added to the game as new cards.
NYNY Mothers Himeji-Minami holds its 17th Kids Festival on Monday, August 3, 2026, with hairstylists in costume, games, and a balloon show for kids, plus a reservation-only kids' cut for ¥500 (tax included) on the day.
PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver.2 has updated with the returning limited-time quest "The Writhing Malice, Confined '26," a refreshed Costume GET Campaign, and new AC Scratches including "Yudi Special Ability Select Jul '26" and the August 1 arrival "Rewind Collection Aug '26."
Smartphone strategy idle RPG Rogue with the Dead has surpassed 2 million downloads worldwide, and starting July 31, 2026, developer room6 is launching "2 Million DL NEXT JOURNEY," its first long-term campaign of daily login bonuses and in-game events leading up to a new 2027 story.
An exhibition marking 30 years of the Sakura Wars franchise will be held in Yurakucho, Tokyo and Kyoto, featuring rare setting materials and displays that fans won't want to miss, along with commemorative merchandise available for purchase on site.
Sega has confirmed that the large-scale expansion S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope for GSC Game World's survival horror shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch on Thursday, August 20, 2026, bringing dozens of hours of new gameplay across two new regions.
Ahead of the August 20, 2026 release of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, 30 stores across Akihabara will host an "Akiba Jack" campaign from August 17 to September 6, complete with themed store banners and free postcards, alongside a free YouTube livestream on August 15 featuring a mini live by Kanako Ito and a staff talk MC'd by Haruko Momoi.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has brought back its popular classic gacha "Dreamy Pajama Night" in a new color scheme, available through October 21, 2026, alongside an ongoing Royal Gacha and new value packs.
Voltage Inc.'s real-life summer event Natsukoi 2026 comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on August 8-9, 2026, as part of the Kanda Myojin Suzumi Matsuri, featuring life-size character panels, message stills, and content from six Volkoi romance titles.
On Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port hosts Water Battle, a free water-gun activity in its parking lot plaza where visitors ages 5 and up are guaranteed to get soaked while cooling off from the summer heat.
A new event and G-Collect gacha have launched in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from July 28 through mid-August 2026, with SSR 飴村乱数, SSR 夢野幻太郎, and SSR 有栖川帝統 up for grabs.
A collaboration campaign between mobile battle game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System" and entertainment chain ROUND1 runs nationwide from August 5 through November 8, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, crane game prizes, and decorated karaoke rooms.
The popular asymmetric action game DATSUGOKUGOKKO launches a special collaboration event with Rascal, offering limited-edition skins through the Rascal Collaboration Gacha running until August 31, 2026.
SANKYO's e-Fever Blue Lock app comes to 777TOWN.net, the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online game operated by Sammy Networks, from July 27, 2026, alongside a paid membership campaign offering in-game items through August 16.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes, the smartphone and PC game that surpassed 500,000 pre-registrations, has launched today, July 27, 2026, and already tops the App Store's free game ranking, with new login bonuses, a limited-time scenario event, and a Sylphiette pickup gacha to celebrate.
Awaji Island's anime park Nijigen no Mori will open the Nijigen no Mori POP UP Store in World Cosplay Summit 2026 at Oasis 21 in Nagoya on August 1 and 2, 2026, offering Dragon Quest Island collaboration merchandise and other original goods normally sold only on Awaji Island.
Rapi and Anis from GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE have joined the PalVerse Palé. open figure series, now on sale nationwide from July 24.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is holding the Cross: IF event starting July 23, introducing female versions of Meliodas and Ban through a special gacha, along with several other in-game events running through August 20.
Advance mubichike tickets for the new live-action film Street Fighter go on sale at theater box offices nationwide on July 31, 2026, with card purchasers receiving an exclusive two-sticker set, alongside new online, mail-order, and convenience store ticket options.
Techcronoss celebrates the launch of Techcross Fest with the arrival of new character Olsen from the UNITIA crossover, a free 10-pull gacha campaign, and a lineup of in-game events running from July 27, 2026.
Crash Fever, the mobile game from WonderPlanet, is teaming up with the hit anime Fairy Tail, bringing a limited-time collaboration gacha and exclusive quests that let players add the series' characters to their roster.
Infinite Loop has released "Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets," a digital calculator app and sister release to the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate, on July 22, 2026, alongside a same-day Hatsune Miku DLC, with more Vocaloid character packs planned for August.
A revival collaboration event between the arcade card-battle game EIKETSU TAISEN: Kogen Soukoku no Hasshou and manga artist Masatoshi Kawahara's works kicked off on July 22, 2026, bringing collaboration warrior cards to the battlefield through a stamp campaign running to August 19.
Crypton Future Media has announced 初音ミク ぐらふぃコレクション なぞの音楽すい星 Re:Merge, a new smartphone game featuring Hatsune Miku and the other Piapro Characters, with commemorative stickers being given away at Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" venues this summer.
FWGames, the game label operated by Frontier Works (Animate Group), has opened the Steam store page for its new title Ikai no Yadocho, a hot spring horror simulation game supporting Japanese and Simplified Chinese text and voice, with a 2026 release planned.
Kinnikuman: Goku Tag Ranbu, the smartphone app game from Copro Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo), is holding a 'Goku Summer Ranbu 2026' event from July 23, featuring yokai-themed gacha banners, login and quest rewards, boss battles, and campaigns running into mid-August.
Our Movie Theater, an immersive theater game staged in the movie theater of Tokyo's soon-to-be-demolished Iwanami Jimbocho Building through August 31, 2026, has revealed a new key visual, cast visuals, and details of a talk event featuring screenwriter Dizm, as ticket sales pass 2,500.
Colopl's mobile action game Alice Gear Aegis reached its 8.5th anniversary on July 22, 2026, with an anniversary livestream set for July 29 and a series of in-game campaigns — including a revived costume, select scouts, an accessory exchange, and a Carat purchase bonus — running into September.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for Alter's Arknights Hellagur Gala Night Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure, the fourth release in a series based on the game's 2nd-anniversary illustrations. It comes with an AmiAmi-exclusive acrylic strap and is priced at ¥25,080 (tax included).
Starting July 22, 2026, Attack on Titan: Brave Order kicks off the second half of the Brave Order Grand Advance Festival, offering a new Naval Corps gacha, missions for Mikasa's limited outfit, a quest cost boost, and a login bonus worth up to 3,000 Red Radiant Stones.
Alter's 1/7 scale completed figure of Implacable from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at Amiami in a Special Ver. and a Normal Ver., each bundled with an AmiAmi-exclusive A2 clear poster. The Special Ver. is priced at 39,380 yen and the Normal Ver. at 31,680 yen (tax included), with release scheduled for May 2027.
Ryota Kohama of ONE OK ROCK is teaming up with Alche, Inc. to launch Melty Island, a new project blending original music, art, and gameplay inside Fortnite, starting July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Japan time.
To mark the start of pre-registration for the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazugiri, Touken Ranbu ONLINE has kicked off a collaboration campaign that rewards players with a coupon for new sword-warrior character Momotaro Sukesada. ABEMA is also airing a dedicated web commercial series for the new title.
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TOWER OF GOD: NEW WORLD marks its 3rd anniversary with the Hot Summer Festival update, adding new SSR+ ally [Red Lantern] Shilial alongside anniversary summons, a coupon code, and other celebratory content running through August 19.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed details of "Afterimage," a new attraction joining the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights this autumn. It's the event's first attraction to carry an R-18 rating and require a signed waiver, delivering extreme psychological horror. The reveal also brings a new 30-second commercial starring Kitamura Takumi and an updated Express Pass lineup with a guaranteed Afterimage pass.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, officially releases a new "2D Avatar Type" for a more anime-style world, and kicks off a special TikTok creator livestream collaboration to celebrate the launch.
Hulu will exclusively stream every performance of DOZLE Corp.'s solo offline event 'Shiritsu Dozle Gakuen: Buttobina Matsuri!!,' held September 12–13, 2026, with viewing tickets on sale starting July 24, 2026.
The fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL, operated by DMM GAMES, is holding a new in-game event celebrating its 11.5th anniversary from July 21 through August 3, along with new gacha characters, character quests, and other update content.
coly's stage play "Promise of Wizard - Our Magical Party Wiz You! - A Story About the Stars" will stream its main performance live from Parthenon Tama Main Hall on July 25, 2026, with streaming tickets on sale from July 21 and archive viewing available through August 2.
A pickup gacha for the new character Ice Heaven's Prison Catastrophia has begun in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, running from July 21 to August 3, 2026, alongside the new Doppel Fantasy content running through August 2.
Yanoman and Japan Art Media have launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE for the "Aretha Reunion Project," aiming to bring back the beloved Aretha role-playing game series after 35 years of dormancy. Running through August 31, 2026, the campaign covers modern re-releases, official merchandise, and a long-term roadmap that includes a possible new anime and game title.
GRYPHLINE has released the new core version 武陵決戦編「向淵行」 for Arknights: Endfield today, adding new areas, the largest lineup of in-game events yet, and the first ★6 Caster operator オクギ, alongside a four-day half-anniversary POP-UP event opening tomorrow at Bellesalle Akihabara.
The mobile game Attack on Titan: Brave Order kicks off the Great Advance Festival on July 14, 2026, featuring a new Naval Corps gacha, limited missions with an exclusive Connie costume, a training cost boost, and a login bonus offering up to 3,000 red jewels.
Miraiya Shoten Fukuoka Ito opens Comi Lab., an anime and game merchandise corner making its Fukuoka Prefecture debut, on July 17, 2026, featuring around 1,200 types of official Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero goods along with character standee displays.
Infinite Loop is releasing Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets, a digital calculator app and sister title to the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate, on July 22, 2026, along with a Hatsune Miku DLC that adds new voice lines, themed designs, and a singing performance mode.
DMM GAMES has launched the "Summer! DMM GAMES Swimsuit Jack!! '26" campaign, running from July 14 to August 12, 2026, featuring a roulette offering a cumulative 1 million winners a chance at as much as 10,000 DMM Points, purchase coupons across 25-plus titles, and login bonuses spanning 28 participating games.
A free real-life mystery-solving game based on Here Comes the Black Witch!! runs from August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at Tokyo Dome City LaQua, letting visitors explore the air-conditioned complex on a story-driven walking challenge.
LinksMate, the MVNO service for gamers operated by LogicLinks, has added room6's Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG to its count-free option starting July 16, 2026.
The official puzzle game 【OSHI NO KO】Puzzle Star has launched a new "Summer Splash" pickup gacha on July 16, with Part 1 introducing 【Oshi no Ko】's Ai and Ruby in original costumes drawn exclusively for the game.
OUTERPLANE has kicked off a major summer update, adding the limited-time character Heatwave Cop Delta alongside the new event dungeon Automaton of the Horizon, seasonal campaigns, and new summer skins for four fan-favorite characters. The update also previews an upcoming opening tutorial and a Steam (PC) version of the game.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers is running a limited-time event featuring SSR "Minos, the Heavenly Noble Star," with a boosted appearance rate and a guaranteed pull after 40 summons, alongside a Training Challenge offering exclusive rewards, both running July 16 to August 6, 2026.
Sammy Networks' free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real begins offering Daito Giken's Shinobi Soul II ~The Chapter of Blazing Fire~ starting July 14, 2026, bringing the popular 2013 hall machine to smartphones for free.
Voltage's consumer brand AmuLit has released sins of KALEIDO, the newest entry in the Witch Series following even if TEMPEST, as a Nintendo Switch download title. A new Witch Series promotional video is now live, with new merchandise arriving July 17.
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE x Nippon Kodo incense collaboration returns as a five-piece lineup inspired by Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Ishikirimaru, Ookurikara, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga, now paired with Seto ware incense plates. Pre-orders opened July 9, 2026 on Premium Bandai.
A new nail oil collection inspired by ten sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the "Softly Blooming Nail Oil" Vol. 1, opened for pre-order on July 16, 2026 through Premium Bandai, priced at 3,630 yen per two-bottle set.
Preorders have opened for new White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S merchandise from GRANUP, including the plush mascot "Nuipi-su+" featuring Tina, Oscrol, and Luca, plus a "Nuipi-su Friends" lineup of can badges, acrylic stands, and character pics based on newly drawn artwork of five characters.
A 1/7 scale figure of Jinhsi from Wuthering Waves, released under the APEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of June 2027.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a limited-time collaboration event with the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance starting July 13, 2026, featuring playable versions of Shiina Kuze and Nanoha Takamachi, an original story episode supervised by original creator Masaki Tsuzuki, and a voice-cast autograph giveaway campaign.
Nessie Cafe, the collaboration cafe for the hit battle royale game Apex Legends, marks its fifth year by expanding to four cities nationwide — Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Sendai — across six locations, running from August 6 to September 30, 2026.
A pop-up store for "Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026," featuring new "swimsuits and wet hair" themed artwork of five characters, opens at Amiami Akihabara Radio Kaikan, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba from July 31, 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a Steam key code sale on Amazon, with discounts of up to 79% on select titles including ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, running through July 13, 2026.
The Nyanko Summer Festival, the first real-life event to bring together The Battle Cats, 『パズルで豊作！にゃんこ村』, and Nyanko Daishoten in one place, opens July 24, 2026, with festival games, character encounters, and a mall-wide stamp rally at three venues in Nagoya, Saitama, and Yokohama through late August.
A Nendoroid of Ako Amau, the executive officer of Gehenna Academy's Disciplinary Committee in the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of July 10, 2026, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, is holding a "Mermaid Island" event tied to Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, from July 24 to August 28, 2026, complete with new costumes, a key visual reveal, and a login bonus offering the Mermaid Island Hachiware costume.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish the third volume of the official Genshin Impact illustration collection on September 11, 2026, featuring more than 160 illustrations and a limited ebtenDX Pack bonus set.
Cygames' action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok launched July 9 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam, bringing new playable characters Frau and Fediel as paid DLC alongside an upgrade kit for previous owners.
Grand Theft Auto Online's newest heist, The Kortz Center Heist, goes live on July 14, sending players into one of Los Santos's premier cultural institutions to steal priceless works of art.
Starting July 9, 2026, Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ adds the paid "Tropical Vacation" content pack with new costumes and puzzles, alongside a free update bringing additional puzzles to the base game.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has launched a summer update featuring the new Legend Fighter Aqua Splash Style Mai Shiranui, seasonal pickup summon events, a new swinging-action minigame, and several other limited-time events.
SAT-BOX has released Make it! Shaved Ice, a cooking action game about running a shaved ice shop, today on Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players shave ice, add syrup, and top with fruit to fill orders, with solo Score Attack and four-player local Versus modes.
Idea Factory's female-oriented game brand Otomate released the Nintendo Switch romance adventure CRAZY CHA!N -Elpis no Kusari- on July 9, 2026, complete with a countdown campaign, six voiced love interests, and new opening and ending themes performed by girls' metal band HAGANE.
Starting July 10, 2026, Path to Nowhere is holding the Murphy's Misadventures event, introducing new Sinners Murphy and Norma along with limited-time rewards, costumes, and rate-up banners.
Starting in July 2026, "PostPet" prize plushies featuring the beloved bear character Momo will roll out at amusement facilities — game centers and online crane games — across Japan, courtesy of Eikoh Co., Ltd. Five plush designs will be available, from bag-sized charms to a large, huggable doll.
Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S marks its 12th anniversary on July 14, 2026, launching the ALIVED:CHRONICLE event alongside a new character gacha, discounted jewel packs, and a lineup of anniversary campaigns running into August.
Orders opened July 13, 2026 for a Shironeko Project: NEW WORLD'S collaboration with G-ant's buildable fandom toy Mitacle Block, turning Hero, Iris, Catra, Jin, and Saya into pixel-art block figures to mark the game's 12th anniversary.
Com2uS Holdings' idle-growth game Soul Strike is teaming up with the beloved mobile game MiniGame Paradise, bringing new LR/UR pet characters, a limited-time summon event, a reimagined minigame, and a new event dungeon.
The PC anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out a major update on July 9, 2026, opening the new main-story chapter "Episode 3" with three new mazes and the Desolate accessory series, alongside a third collaboration with Last Origin featuring new avatars, A.R Cards, and a run of commemorative in-game events.
Square Enix has kicked off Square Enix Summer Sale Part 2, offering discounts on titles marking anniversaries such as the 30th year of the Star Ocean series and the 35th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY IV, alongside the first-ever sale of Life is Strange: Reunion.
Starting July 9, Starward revives its collaboration with Kotobukiya's anime Frame Arms Girl alongside Version 3.1, bringing a new summer event, swimsuit skins, and three new original Star Operators available through limited-time gacha.
EXNOA has opened pre-registration for Touken Ranbu Pazugiri, a new puzzle RPG featuring sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, with reward tiers that grow alongside the number of sign-ups. A repost campaign celebrating the release of the official PV also guarantees every winner one of several prizes, including Eraberu Pay and original smartphone wallpapers.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is holding its fourth annual Yaesu Yoichi from August 28 to September 6, 2026, an urban late-summer night festival near Tokyo Station featuring free live music, an outdoor tavern, and a hands-on game-filled market.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for Myethos's Arknights Rhodes Kids Series Pramanix completed figure, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) with a release planned for May 2027.
ESCAPE.ID begins selling puzzle kits on July 10 for Chiikawa, We're Looking for You, a Tokyo Metro walking escape game tied to the July 24 release of Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, running through November 3, 2026.
Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, takes part in the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Sendai Tanabata Festival, and Awa Odori this summer as Chiipoke Summer Festival 2026, offering visitors exclusive novelties and limited-edition summer merchandise.
The restaurant-management simulation game adds a limited-time challenge event alongside two pickup gacha banners featuring staff dressed in matching summer yukata.
Ahead of the July 16 release of Culdcept BEGINS for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, publisher Neos has begun releasing Creator's Voice, a roundtable series in which the development team shares the ideas and behind-the-scenes stories behind the game's visuals, music, and design.
Starting July 7th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces swimsuit-costumed characters Littley and Rusalka in limited-time gachas, along with the "Aquarium Showtime!" event running until July 27th.
A collaboration event between mobile game Kemono Friends 3 and sandbox game TERAVIT begins July 9, 2026, featuring cross-game reward campaigns, a limited-time mini-game, a new area in Friends Chat World, a world-building contest, and character-themed skins.
Marvel Rivals' Season 9, "The Mystery of Thebes," begins July 10, introducing new hero Jubilee as a Strategist, a major overhaul to the Team-Up system, a full rework of Black Widow, a new map, and a new game mode.
Pocketpair Publishing has opened pre-registration on the Google Play Store for the Android version of the 2D roguelike action game Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, a possession-based metroidvania that supports up to 4-player multiplayer, at a planned price of 780 yen (tax included).
Riichi City, an online mahjong game from Formirai Co., Ltd., is holding an encore collaboration with Danganronpa from July 10 to August 9, bringing back four collaboration characters and adding collaboration-exclusive in-game items.
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A new update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH introduces the awakened [Pathfinder] Rudy, the new legendary hero [孤高の黄煙]エリス, and a lineup of Month of 7K events including gacha campaigns, login bonuses, and a comedy story event.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha called "Ephemeral Jellyfish," featuring jellyfish-themed costumes and backgrounds, available through September 30, 2026, alongside limited-time sunflower and summer festival background packs.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association opens the official visitor website for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and unveils ticket sales details, the main visual, and this year's sponsor lineup.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, headlined by the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The milestone year brings a new Resident Evil Requiem attraction, a record number of zombies, and collaborations with Chainsaw Man and Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Taito has set a March 18, 2027 release date for "Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku 2nd Album Revival," a Nintendo Switch remake featuring renewed character graphics by original designer moo, plus a special edition bundling a bonus disc, art book, and more.
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for Myethos's Arknights Rhodes Kids Series Pramanix completed figure, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) with a planned release in May 2027.
A 1/7 scale figure of Marco Polo from Azur Lane in her "Lovely Milione Ver." maid outfit, produced by WINGS inc., is now available for pre-order at Amiami, priced at 26,400 yen (tax included) with a planned release in June 2027.
Cerberus Project's 1/7 scale completed figure of Bikini Agent Sylvia from BrownDust2 is now available exclusively through AmiAmi, priced at 22,000 yen (tax included) with a release scheduled for July 2027.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Sega's beloved early-2000s arcade hits MUSHIKING: The King of Beetles and Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! launches on July 9, 2026, featuring collaboration darts games, digital content rewards, and a limited-edition card lottery.
Starting July 6, 2026, DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE, the Web3 rhythm game jointly developed by NEXST and Dearstage, has introduced a gacha feature offering new characters and limited costumes based on real idols.
Drecom has launched a new MAP event, "Demon Summer Asagi Wars★," in the smartphone RPG DISGAEA RPG, introducing new characters "Salvatore of the Sea" and "Swimsuit Sapphire," alongside an event reward, "Tanned Swimsuit Etna."
An online lottery for "MAMIYA - A Shared Illusion of the World's End -" has launched on DRAW!DRAW!, featuring prizes such as an acrylic stand clock, A6 acrylic panels, hologram can badges, and illustration cards, priced at 770 yen per draw.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Shinsen unveils illustrator Go Nagano's key visual for its first PK season '四雄怒涛,' launching July 25, 2026, alongside an X campaign for a signed hanging scroll and sign-ups for an early access server.
Konami Amusement's newest Smart Pachislot machine, Sengoku Collection 6, starts rolling out to halls across Japan today, bringing an evolved warlord system alongside a launch campaign offering QUO Card Pay prizes.
Starting July 6, 2026, 777TOWN.net, the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online game operated by Sammy Networks, adds the app for 忍魂弐 ～烈火ノ章～, with a paid membership campaign offering in-game items running through July 26.
Amiami is now accepting pre-orders for 1/6 scale completed figures of Setsuna Ogiso and Kazusa Touma from White Album 2, based on the "Reunion" artwork by Takeshi Nakamura from MAGI ARTS. Each figure is priced at ¥24,200 (tax included), with release scheduled for April 2027.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for the first Wuthering Waves Nemunemu Series Chibi Figure Complete BOX from Hobby sakura, bundling sleepy, deformed figures of Phoebe, Zani, Carlotta, Roccia, Brant, and Cantarella, with each figure also available individually and a scheduled release of April 2027.
Following the June 26 release of their new EP and the July 1 launch of an in-game crossover, YOASOBI has unveiled an official music video for "Orion," the song written for Overwatch's new Tokyo storyline.
PONOS's official The Battle Cats store, Nyanko Daishoten, has released its first-ever plush slippers modeled after the characters "ネコブラックマ" and "ネコックマンケン," now available as new everyday items.
Capcom is running a follow-and-repost giveaway on X to celebrate the collaboration between Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition and the Netflix series Devil May Cry Season 2, offering original collab T-shirts as prizes from July 3 to July 16, 2026.
Intelligent Systems and Good Smile Company have opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Claude from the Fire Emblem series, priced at ¥31,680 (tax included) with a release scheduled for October 2027.
An event celebrating a major update for the arcade game THE iDOLM@STER TOURS will be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City's Fountain Square on July 27, 2026, featuring cast members from THE IDOLM@STER series and a public live stream.
Fusosha is releasing the "Momotaro Dentetsu" Travel Stamp Book on August 6, 2026, a pocket-sized book for collecting stamps from stations, airports, and sightseeing spots, complete with a Japan map, packing checklist, and a stamp quiz drawn from the long-running "Momotaro Dentetsu" game series.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line introduces a 1/4 scale statue of Dorothy – Nostalgia from GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, based on her limited first-anniversary costume. Pre-orders open July 3rd at ¥164,890, with release planned for November 2027 to February 2028.
A limited-time pop-up store for NU: Carnival, offering new merchandise and a purchase lottery, opens at Shibuya Modi from July 25 to August 9, 2026.
A Super Mario-themed participatory event, Super Mario: RUN TO THE GOAL in Hokkaido 2026, takes place at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME (Sapporo Dome) on September 13, 2026, featuring a decorated running course, photo spots, mini games, official merchandise, and food stalls. Runner registration opens July 10, and a companion Sapporo Walk Rally begins July 18.
coly Inc. has begun revealing the characters of its mobile game Disney Sparklink Stars, starting with Neo Michel, voiced by Shoya Chiba, with more character introductions to follow on the official X account.
From July 14, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island is serving a summer-limited "Well-done Steak" BBQ dinner inspired by the iconic Monster Hunter in-game item, available only to guests staying in its two Monster Hunter collaboration rooms.
Pixel Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new key visual for HORGIHUGH, illustrated by KOU, ahead of the shooting game's October 22, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch. New screenshots showing off stage bosses and revamped visuals were also revealed.
SNK will release a major balance update for the fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) on July 2, 2026, adjusting all 61 playable characters, from series mainstays like Kyo Kusanagi to later DLC additions such as Rock Howard and Terry Bogard. The KOF XV Ultimate Edition, which includes every character, is also available now.
The "Memories Off 25th Anniversary Completion Celebration Online Lottery - Happy Easter Party" launches July 10, 2026, offering newly drawn bunny-costume illustrations of the romance adventure game's heroines across acrylic stands, a tapestry, can badges, and clear cards, with a bonus acrylic stand for 15-draw set purchases.
Monster Strike welcomes new character Aruka, voiced by Azumi Waki, to the Extreme Beast God Festival gacha on July 4, 2026, alongside a Japan national soccer team collaboration and a quote-post campaign.
New Poppy Playtime capsule toys are rolling out to gashacoco locations and capsule toy corners nationwide — a third "Face Plush Keychain" series from early July 2026, followed by a "3D Marker Mascot" series from early August 2026, each featuring six characters from the hit horror game.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with the TV anime SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table from August 3 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time gacha and a mission-based in-game event.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Summer BIG Present Campaign, giving players the chance to win Snoopy merchandise that's both practical and perfect for summer.
Solo Leveling:ARISE has rolled out a major update introducing new SSR hunter Agnes Rivera and her exclusive weapon La Familia, alongside new EXPERT story chapters, a raised Shadow Army level cap, new skill runes, and a run of summer in-game events.
Square Enix has launched its SUMMER SALE Part 1, offering increased discounts on Final Fantasy series titles including FINAL FANTASY IX and the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake series, along with games such as Octopath Traveler 0 and FANTASIAN Neo Dimension.
The dress-up and character-raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new classic gacha called "Sunny Days Memories," featuring blue ocean and sunflower field costumes, alongside a summer-themed seasonal event and limited-time background packs.
The free-to-play TPS loot shooter The First Descendant marked its 2nd anniversary with the livestreamed Descendant Fest 2026, unveiling a Season 4 story trailer, a detailed roadmap through the rest of 2026, new Descendant Raven, and a lineup of in-game and real-world anniversary campaigns.
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE Hair Treatment Oil series returns in a refined brown bottle, featuring five sword warriors — including Himetsuru Ichimonji, joining the lineup for the first time. Pre-orders opened July 1, 2026 at Premium Bandai.
New White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S merchandise featuring "Yume Kawaii"-themed GraffArt illustrations of the Magia Girls, Battle Bunny, and Angel Mail Carrier characters goes on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from August 14, 2026, with online pre-orders and in-store pickup reservations open now.
Datsugoku Gokko launches a new "Escape Across Japan" project with an Okinawa-themed summer event running through August 2026, featuring new maps, a mid-event weather change, and limited-time swimsuit character skins.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls has opened the final stage of its 6th Popularity Character Election on July 1, 2026, where the top 16 sub-generals compete from scratch, alongside a new "Grand Election – Heart-Fluttering Photo Studio" campaign site offering a lottery for prizes including a HUAWEI MatePad 11.
Cybird's hit otome game Ikémen Prince: Beauty and Her Beast celebrates its 6th anniversary on July 1, 2026, with a new theme song PV, an announced collaboration with Animate Gratte, and pre-orders for a limited-edition mirror mini case goods set.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen has launched a Tanabata-themed interior decoration event, "To Orihime, Ten Steps Away," alongside a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 staff member Heuchera (Orihime) with an increased appearance rate, both running through July 15.
MMORPG RF ONLINE NEXT has rolled out a major update introducing Chapter 12 and a new region, Lavaron, in the Sindrey Archipelago, along with new field bosses, a limited-time event dungeon, login rewards, and fresh costumes.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation celebrates 1,000 days since launch with an anniversary campaign, the Tanabata-themed "Make a Wish on a Tanzaku" event, and limited-time pickup gacha featuring ★5 styles. The event runs from June 30 to July 15, 2026.
A collaboration event with the Ultraman Series is launching in LINE Idle Rangers AFK RPG on June 30, 2026, featuring Ultraman, Ultraman Tiga, and Ultraman Zero as limited-time characters alongside special in-game events running through July 31.
Mamon King, the monster-raising simulation co-developed with YouTuber Yoshinama, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. A physical Switch 2 keycard edition with exclusive early purchase bonuses ships alongside the digital version.
Atlus has released the second character spotlight for Persona 4 Revival, introducing idol Rise Kujikawa and her unique support skills. She is also set to perform at X VORDER RUNWAY, a cross-genre fashion show and music live event at Makuhari Messe in September 2026.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching the "SKZOO × GiGO Campaign SUMMER" at GiGO group arcades across Japan, featuring exclusive crane game prizes, a must-buy campaign, collaboration taiyaki, and SKZOO photo spots, running from August 18 to September 30, 2026.
White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S kicks off Episode 3 of its 12th anniversary celebration event, "ZODIAC:CHRONICLE," on June 30, 2026, alongside character gacha featuring Sirius, Asteria, and Illumina.
The Dengeki strategy guide covering Animal Crossing's Ver.3.0 free update and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now on sale, featuring full item data, 60 resort hotel room coordination examples, and over 130 downloadable original My Designs.
The smartphone RPG Attack on Titan Brave Order is running a new event, "They Saw the Sea That Day," from June 29, 2026, along with a new gacha featuring Sasha Blouse, Jean Kirstein, and Connie Springer, plus the addition of Chapters 38 and 39.
Following Pompompurin's first-place finish in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, the Desktop Mate POMPOMPURIN DLC goes on sale for 20% off from June 29 to July 13, 2026.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, this Nendoroid More vignette features newly drawn artwork of the protagonists from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 — now available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a planned November 2026 release.
A Blue Archive collaboration event is running at Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato natural hot spring bath in Chofu, Tokyo, from July 6 to August 7, 2026, featuring exclusive entrance tickets, original merchandise, themed baths, collaboration food, and a stamp rally.
Six beloved SANRIO CHARACTERS — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — are now available as a bundle DLC set for Desktop Mate, the popular desktop mascot platform.
The 6th figure in the Chibi Neco series from Honkai: Star Rail features Blade, crafted by RIBOSE and available exclusively through select distributors including AmiAmi, priced at 11,000 yen with a planned May 2027 release.
A new 1/8 scale figure of Cyrene from Honkai: Star Rail in a holiday outfit — part of the Gift+ series by Myethos — is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned release in January 2027.
Two official clan tournaments for Lineage 2 Revolution — the LRT Season 16 BEST8 and the 14th Challenge Cup Finals on June 27, followed by the LRT Season 16 FINAL on June 28 — will be streamed live on YouTube Live.
Pre-orders are open at Amiami for the Capcom Figure Builder Monster Hunter Standard Model Plus Palico Collection Vol.1, a 4-piece box set featuring Palicos in four equipment designs from Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for release in late January 2027.
The limited-time Season Server 2026 "Chohaisha Senchi" for N-Age Online: NEO launched its early access phase on June 25, 2026, revealing exclusive Stardust weapon rewards for top-ranked players, a new Advanced VIP item with a location-save feature, and a new pet named KUROMAMESIBA.
HIKKY, organizer of Virtual Market, developed Sammy Corporation's inaugural permanent VR world in VRChat, featuring Tokyo Revengers collaboration content, revival games from past Virtual Markets, a point-based item exchange system, and creator economy integration.
Youtooz is releasing three summer-themed plushies from Helluva Boss and Apex Legends starting in late January 2027, followed by a Hazbin Hotel figure in late March 2027, all available through INFOLENS in Japan.
Zerokyori Connect No. 1, a VTuber-hosted indie game event that brings audiences up close with hand-picked indie titles, will be held at namco TOKYO in Shinjuku on July 18, 2026.
A teaser PV for the new Disney smartphone game Disney Sparklink Stars, developed by coly Inc. under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan, was released on June 24, 2026. Pre-registration is now open via the official X account.
Mobile RPG Epic Seven has kicked off its summer season update, bringing the new limited hero 深海の瞳 フミル, a six-week special sub-story, and the Epic Dash event running through August 27, 2026.
GLOVETY has announced FORTUNE x WORLD ~Bokura ga Game o Tsukuru Riyuu~, an all-ages adventure game following a high school student who gets drawn into the bishoujo game industry. The title launches October 30, 2026, with artwork by 館川まこ and scenario by 新島夕.
A new addition to the Honkai: Star Rail Diorama Series, the Kafka Patience Is All You Need Ver. complete figure by Myethos, is now available for pre-order at Amiami.
A new event featuring the MAD TRIGGER CREW is now live in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from June 26 to July 8, 2026, with the event-exclusive SSR card 毒島メイソン理鶯 up for grabs.
The second wave of Nuipal palm-sized plush toys from Limbus Company is coming, featuring 15 characters. Pre-orders are now open at Animate stores, Animate online, and Movic's online shop, with an expected release around October 2026.
A limited-time sale offering up to 40% off has kicked off for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, alongside the debut of a new bundle pack combining two classic Mega Man collections, standalone DLC, and a 121-track original soundtrack.
GungHo Online Entertainment's free-to-play Nintendo Switch ninja gum action game Ninjala has surpassed 12 million cumulative downloads worldwide, marking six years since its June 2020 launch.
The mobile strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition Shinsen is set to launch its first PK season, 四雄怒涛, in late July 2026. Four Kanto warlords — Hojo, Takeda, Uesugi, and Satake — clash for regional dominance in a new chapter of the game.
An in-game update released June 26 adds the free Crimson Butterfly costume for Hinako in SILENT HILL f, inspired by protagonist Mio Amakura from FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE.
A Sonic the Hedgehog × ROUND1 collaboration campaign is set to run at ROUND1 locations across Japan from July 10 to October 12, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, a collab room, and more.
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New SSR+ character [Opera Holder] Repellista, a red-attribute support unit, has arrived in the smartphone RPG TOWER OF GOD: NEW WORLD. Pre-registration for the major 3rd anniversary update scheduled for July 22 is also underway.
Desktop Mate, the desktop mascot platform by Infinite Loop, has surpassed 2 million total downloads. Celebrating the milestone, the Mac version (open beta) is now available on Steam, 22 DLC characters are on sale at 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale 2026, and the free starter character あいえるたん has received a long-awaited voice update.
Pre-registration for e Record of Ragnarok has launched on the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, with the game set to release on June 30, 2026.
COLOPL's dark fantasy card battle game KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI, created by legendary game designer Kazuma Kaneko, will launch on Steam on July 24, 2026. DLC Vol. 2 will also release simultaneously for both Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The Kotobukiya Kuji online lottery featuring the DREAM C CLUB series is now available, offering acrylic stands, keychains, postcards, and can badges — all with a no-miss guarantee.
Smilegate Megaport has opened global pre-registration for the new time-travel RPG MIRESI: Invisible Future, developed by CONTROL9, to mark the studio's participation in Anime Expo 2026. In-game rewards scale with the number of pre-registrants.
KLab's new rogue-lite hero action game based on My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL (nicknamed "Hirosaba"), is now accepting pre-registrations worldwide via the App Store, Google Play, and the official website, starting June 25, 2026.
The PC Chinese wuxia MMORPG New Cheon Sang-bi received a major update on June 24, 2026, adding the advance quest for the seventh-tier immortal class 天化一神, the new region 海南省, the new dungeon 海賊船, and the field boss 四凶獣.
Items from the NU: Carnival POP UP SHOP held in Tokyo and Osaka are now available for online order through the THEキャラ shopping site, with orders accepted from June 25 through July 9, 2026.
Developed by Square Glade Games and published by SEGA in Japan, Outbound is an open-world cozy survival game where players build and customize their own camper van while exploring a near-future utopia — now available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
The puzzle RPG Puzzle & Dragons is holding its first-ever collaboration with the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, running from June 26 to July 4, 2026, featuring collaboration characters, special dungeons, and a Madoka Magica Super God Fest.
The virtual hall app SloPachi Spirit has expanded its official web payment system "AppPay" with two new payment methods, bringing full support to all three major Japanese carrier payments, and is celebrating with a limited campaign offering 50 free Stars to users who access the payment site.
SEGA has released a Japanese-language arrangement of the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary song, featuring virtual singer Hatsune Miku on vocals and sound producer Yunosuke on arrangement. The song is also available for download and streaming on all major platforms.
Nintendo Switch 2 title Splatoon Raiders — the first spin-off in the Splatoon series — is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, which is offering an exclusive A2 clear poster as a bonus. The game is priced at 7,480 yen (tax included) and launches on July 23, 2026.
TARLESS X is a new e-cigarette from the TARLESS brand, designed specifically for gamers with six game-scene flavors, a black skeleton body with RGB illumination, and an automatic inhalation system.
TCG GATE and Japan's largest online oripa service, Nihon Toreca Center, are holding their second collaboration event starting June 24, 2026, featuring a lineup of highly sought-after PSA 10 graded Pokémon cards.
A 1/8 scale figure of Alisa Reinford from the Trails series, produced by Kotobukiya, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, depicting her post-graduation appearance from Trails of Cold Steel III onward with her signature guiding bow.
Acer Japan has launched three new gaming laptops from the Predator series — the Predator Helios 18 AI and two Predator Helios Neo 16S AI models — all featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, available from June 24, 2026.
2K launches the Brush and Blade Collection for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, introducing Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a new leader alongside Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan civilizations.
Six Waves has opened pre-registration for the idle RPG "俺のクマ充生活： 美少女と契約しすぎた件," set to launch in late July 2026. Players can sign up via Google Play or email, with milestone rewards including SR and SSR characters available up to 100,000 registrants.
Two new Palworld capsule toy products have launched from the Bushicap! brand by Bushiroad Creative — rubber keychains and ball chain collection figures, each featuring five Pal characters, priced at 300 yen per capsule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chrono Restaurant, a restaurant management simulation game set in another world, officially launched on June 23, 2026, with a release campaign on the official X account and a character pickup gacha running through July 7.
A new Disney smartphone game, Disney Sparklink Stars, has launched its official website along with pre-registration via social media, plus a follow-and-repost campaign offering Disney Store gift cards.
A new pickup gacha featuring ★3 Mayomu (Casual Outfit) is now available in the smartphone game Isekai Kitchen, with the character's appearance rate boosted until July 1, 2026.
Langrisser Mobile is getting a limited-time crossover with Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, bringing characters Ryza, Lila, and Claudia into the strategy RPG starting June 23, 2026.
DMM GAMES' Legeclo Legend Clover kicks off the "Thoughts Carried Across Time" gacha and event starting June 23, 2026, featuring powered-up limited versions of Hohenheim and ヤマトタケル.
Ahead of the worldwide July 30 release, Bushiroad will hold pre-sale events for the Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME trial decks in Tokyo on June 27 and Osaka on June 28, with free-entry rule workshops and on-site giveaway campaigns.
The new Steam strategy game Sangokushi BOND by Get Wrapped Up Inc. launches early access on July 14, 2026, while the Sangokushi BOND Demo has been extended until June 30 with two new quests added.
Netmarble's latest cross-platform MMORPG VAMPIR: Heir of Blood is holding its second official live stream on June 24, 2026, where the Japan release date, post-launch roadmap, and tournament details will be announced.
Hanabee's 1/6 scale completed figure of Bache from Azur Lane, dressed in her Showy Sports Star skin, is now available for pre-order at Amiami in both Standard and Deluxe editions, with a planned release in February 2027.
A 1/7 scale figure of Serika from Blue Archive, sculpted in a swimsuit pose, is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Produced by GOLDENHEAD+, the figure is scheduled for release in December 2026 and is priced at ¥19,965 (tax included).
A new raid event, "Athenes Defense Force – Haraü Hikari, Mushibamu Chikara, Kitaru Arashi," is now underway in the turn-based strategy simulation game Girls Creation -Shoujo Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running until June 30, 2026, with a pickup gacha available until July 2.
The 5th figure in the Chibi Neco series from Honkai: Star Rail features Hotaru, crafted by RIBOSE and available through select distributors including AmiAmi, priced at 11,000 yen with a planned February 2027 release.
Tokyo Metro and Kyujitsu Hack are hosting a new spinoff installment of their immersive experience game Metro Time Gate: Guardian Archivist at the Tokyo Subway Museum in Edogawa, Tokyo, starting June 26, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo is offering a limited-period collaboration stay plan with the popular smartphone game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System," available from July 25 to October 24, 2026.
Tickets for the 12th anniversary orchestra concert of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S go on general sale starting June 22, 2026, with composer and vocalist Hiroko Yamasaki confirmed to appear.
A free digital stamp rally with 13 checkpoints spanning Akihabara, Ikebukuro, and Okinawa runs from June 19 to July 19, 2026, to celebrate the Nintendo Switch adventure game The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation, launching July 23.
A new limited-time event "Ezphit, the Lost Ancient City" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on June 18, 2026, along with new characters 魔妃クレオクス and 魔子クレオクフ, a new gacha, and a damage challenge event.
Borderlands 4's Version 1.8 update arrives June 25, bringing the paid Bounty Pack 3: A Zane to Kill For, the free endgame raid Takedown at Hadron Abyss, cross-platform save support, and a preview of the upcoming sixth Vault Hunter, Loveless.
Konami Arcade Games' new card action arcade game Demon Slayer: Nichirin Battle Slash begins a nationwide rollout at amusement facilities across Japan from July 9, featuring a Nichirin Sword Controller and 60 collectible cards in its first series.
A limited-time gacha featuring the new EX character Space Defender Stitch EX is now live in Disney Pixel RPG for iOS and Android, running from June 17, 2026, through July 1. The accompanying Battle Challenge Mini Vol.13 event also begins the same day.
To celebrate the 1.5th anniversary of Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, a limited-time pop-up shop will open at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 6F IP Bookstore from July 3 to July 31, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
Celebrate 15 years of Hyperdimension Neptunia with a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026, featuring themed drinks and exclusive merchandise at G-Store Akiba.
Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a nationwide collaboration event with the smartphone game Stand My Heroes to celebrate its 10th anniversary, running from June 18 to July 26, 2026, with limited goods, collab drinks, and an exclusive collab room at the Ikebukuro Sunshine Street location.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro marks its 30th anniversary on July 6, 2026, unveiling one of the world's largest Taiko no Tatsujin attractions, new food options, and a Tamagotchi collaboration event.
Six beloved sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE are now available as premium deformed figures in the PalVerse+ series. PalVerse+ Touken Ranbu ONLINE vol.1 went on sale June 19, 2026, featuring a complete-set BOX and a sticker with every pack.
Atlus is running a "June PICK UP Sale" on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 5 Royal on Nintendo Switch at 70% off alongside deep discounts on Metaphor ReFantazio, RAIDOU Remastered, Unicorn Overlord, and other popular titles.
The Puyo Puyo!! Quest Cafe 2026 is now open at Clove Lounge Akihabara through July 5, 2026, featuring themed food, drinks, original merchandise, and exclusive novelty gifts for visitors.
New merchandise for Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a rainy season theme, is now on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from June 19, 2026 (Friday). A purchase bonus postcard is also available with qualifying purchases.
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Ragnarok Online has launched the "Rag Can 2026 July" lottery can, featuring 40 items including 3 brand-new additions available for purchase until July 16, 2026.
SEGA is running a limited-time special sale on select PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch titles through the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, with discounts running until July 1, 2026.
Dwango has revealed full details for The VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (Vocacolle 2026 Summer), the massive online VOCALOID festival running August 20 to 24, 2026 on Niconico. Highlights include a REMIX project with Stem data from famous Vocaloid producers, a collaboration with the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai, and multiple ranking categories open for submissions.
A pop-up shop for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S is coming to Shinjuku Market Space from July 9 to 22, 2026, featuring merchandise from the "Guren" series characters including diner-themed and GraffArt swimsuit designs. Online sales are also available.
A pop-up event for the Wuthering Waves "In the Forest" series is set to take place simultaneously at three locations in Tokyo, featuring exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and a cosplay event.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em poker game Poker Chase is holding a limited-time collaboration event with Magical Girl Witch Trials from June 24 to July 15, 2026, featuring five playable collaboration characters and a range of in-game campaigns.
The dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll has added a new Royal Doll named Titania starting June 17, 2026, along with a new background pack and the classic gacha "Youth Sports Festa."
ALPSE Inc. has announced that world football legend Andres Iniesta has joined as official ambassador for the new smartphone game Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI, with a special TV commercial now available to watch.
The new smartphone game based on the globally popular soccer anime Captain Tsubasa has launched worldwide, letting players train star players and build their ultimate Golden Eleven.
DMM GAMES has kicked off an SP collaboration between the life-support game Fleur Days and Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, opening an in-game exchange shop for limited real-world goods and running a repost campaign that rewards players with 10 gacha tickets each.
Beat the summer heat indoors at the science experience facility IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo, where a special inflatable gym and ghost hide-and-seek adventure await families from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
To celebrate the game's first anniversary, Nobunaga's Ambition: The Road to Tenka is hosting the 3rd Streamer Showdown, a limited-time event where popular streamers lead factions in a battle for conquest from June 23 to July 31, 2026.
New NU: Carnival merchandise featuring in-game illustrations goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online starting August 29, 2026, alongside a special fair with bromide giveaways running through September 23.
SEGA has announced a collaboration between the mobile/PC game Persona5: The Phantom X and virtual singer Hatsune Miku, complete with a special anime opening movie.
NEXCO East, Central, and West Japan are teaming up with Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, bringing stamp rallies, photo panels, exclusive merchandise, and digital medals to 234 service areas and parking areas across Japan from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
SEGA has announced new entries in the Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary "Dairensa!" project, including a collaboration with Shinken-Zemi Shogaku Kouza and pop-up shops at KIDDY LAND Osaka Umeda and MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku this summer.
Three new characters with the Kirameki Aura ability arrive in Puyopuyo!! Quest alongside the 1st Utatane Maze Quest dream loop event, running from June 16, 2026.
A new collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has kicked off, bringing Rimuru, Benimaru, Shion, and Shizu into the world of White Cat.
DAVE THE DIVER's new DLC "DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack" launched on June 18, 2026, for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, featuring around 10 hours of new story content set in a jungle village called Utara.
KRAFTON Japan has launched a special "KRAFTON Sale" for the survival life simulation game Dinkum, offering discounted prices on Steam and Nintendo Switch starting June 18, 2026.
LinksMate, the MVNO service for gamers operated by LogicLinks, has added three new titles from the DMM GAMES platform — OverField, Gear Bound Girls, and THE CHASER — to its count-free option starting June 18, 2026.
To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of ODIN: VALHALLA RISING (iOS/Android/PC), Kakao Games has launched a major update including the new Sacrifice class and a series of special events running through late July 2026.
The globally popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace is hosting a new event, "Ichimakuichikai," starting June 17, 2026, featuring limited 5-star 思念 banners, cumulative pull rewards, and a free story event running until July 2.
A collaboration between Sengoku Koihime Online and Sengoku Hime 3 Tenka o Kirisaku Hikari to Kage is now running in DMM GAMES' browser/smartphone RPG Sengoku Koihime Online Ouen Shinshi, featuring a limited-time event, pickup gacha, and celebration campaigns through June 26, 2026.
DMM GAMES' cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss welcomes a new wedding-dress version of Katia alongside a new side story event and the addition of Main Story Chapter 5.
Phoenixx has launched a playable demo for SUMMER ROAD 10-Minute Auto Roguelite, a casual roguelite RPG featuring auto-battles and costume changes. The demo is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest running June 16–23, 2026.
Sammy Networks has launched the smartphone app for the popular pachislot machine "Smaslo Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2," available on the App Store and Google Play from June 15, 2026 at 2,980 yen (tax included).
Project ZETA, a new multi-team tactical arena game from KRAFTON's NIRVANANA Studio, is holding its first global community test from June 25 to 28, 2026, open to players in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe.
A uniquely square billiards table called Maspool has arrived at Dining Darts Bar Bee Shibuya from April 16, 2026, offering an accessible and sociable twist on pool that's perfect for groups and beginners.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Ver.4.3 update is now live, featuring a crossover event with Persona 3 Reload and the debut of Akihiko Sanada as a new 5-star character.
Roblox is rolling out the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Event Hub — the platform's biggest official sports activation to date — alongside new Gen Z sports data showing how virtual play is shaping real-world fandom.
A story event based on Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a pickup gacha featuring UR Infinite Justice Gundam (EX) and UR Strike Noir Gundam (EX) running alongside it through June 30, 2026.
Capcom has revealed seven newly drawn character illustrations for the 2026 Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering campaign, featuring beloved characters from Devil May Cry, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata dressed in volleyball uniforms to support Japan's national volleyball teams.
A Genshin Impact-themed pop-up featuring the Liyue region is taking place at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA B1F from June 12 to June 23, 2026, with Liyue-costumed characters, immersive decor, and exclusive merchandise.
The My Play Watch series, a line of offline-only smartwatches built around classic retro games, is coming to Japan on October 29, 2026. Pre-orders open June 18, with four models available featuring SPACE INVADERS, Tetris, ATARI 2600 titles, and emoji games.
The NU: Carniball characters from NU: Carnival are getting palm-sized plush toys. Pre-orders are open from June 12 to July 12, 2026, with 12 varieties available at Animate stores and online.
PICK A BOO, a roguelike co-op escape action game for up to six players developed by Toydium and published by Game & Co., has launched its Steam store page. A free trial demo will be playable during Steam Next Fest starting June 16, 2026.
The mobile quiz RPG Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has kicked off a new SOUL BANKER spinoff event on June 12, 2026, featuring new characters and an accompanying gacha banner running through August 31.
The 27th Pazuneko Point Event is now underway in the mobile puzzle game The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Can Also Do Puzzles~, with the stylish Retro Modern Yukichi costume as the top reward.
A new casual mobile game lets players grow crops, bake a wide variety of breads, and build the most popular bakery in town through idle gameplay and shop management.
A limited-time Hydrangea Dress pickup gacha featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto and Hahari Hanazono is now running in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, from June 10 to June 20, 2026.
A new Route Entangle chapter titled Doukoku no Kyuu has been added to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories. Celebration campaigns featuring Sakurdite login bonuses, a limited-time pilot pickup scout, and a signed card giveaway are running through late June 2026.
The DMM GAMES RPG Detariki Z: Special Defense Agency Daily Life welcomes a new character, Sakuradamon Tsukasa — a cool elite police officer designed by illustrator Uodenim — starting June 11, along with a commemoration campaign offering over 20,000 gems.
A joint campaign celebrating the release of Dot Abyss, the debut title from the new Kumasan Black label, is now running across six DMM GAMES titles until June 30, 2026.
Pre-orders for Dragon Quest Monsters 4: The Withered World are now open at GEO stores and the GEO Online Store. Those who pre-order will receive a limited-quantity GEO exclusive bonus — a set of slime-shaped die-cut sticky notes.
A limited-time "Big Close-Up Pajama Party" event and pickup gacha are now live in Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan -, running from June 11 to June 23, 2026. Players can earn the exclusive memory "Love Talk in Pajamas" as the event's top reward.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 kicks off on June 12, 2026, introducing new hero Cyclops, a massive 18v18 game mode, a summer festival event, and a new third-party tournament program.
Monster Strike kicks off its first collaboration with the TV anime Naruto Shippuden on June 12, 2026, featuring iconic characters in gacha, quests, login rewards, and limited-edition merchandise.
Two new champions, Senna and Thresh, have joined the free-to-play 2v2 fighting game 2XKO on June 10, alongside the launch of the new PvE mode "The Climb."
The live-streaming platform 17LIVE has launched a special collaboration event with the beloved Hammerin' Harry pachinko series, running from June 10 to June 29, 2026, with exclusive prizes up for grabs.
A new skin pack called "Travelers" is now available on the Minecraft Marketplace, featuring 12 fantastical non-human wanderers roaming across deserts, deep seas, starfields, and even time itself. Priced at 310 Minecoins, the pack was created by Japanese creator team Melina under the production of Japan Crafters Union.
Mobile RPG StoneAge: Idle Adventure is celebrating its 100-day launch anniversary with a series of limited-time events running through July 6, including mission-based rewards, login bonuses, and a special pass introducing two new pets.
Main Quest Seima War Chapter 25 "Bitter Victory and the Mystery of the Holy Spirit" is now live in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, along with new ★3 characters, multiple limited-time events, and a new Story Replay feature.
Fizzglee Studio has opened worldwide registrations for the "KALEIDO Test" for Chasing KaleidoRIDER, an upcoming anime motorcycle girl RPG available on iOS, Android, and PC.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Florence in her 'Bizarre Tororomochi' outfit from the popular mobile game Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium has been announced by Calbone and is available at AmiAmi, with a release planned for March 2027.
The Nintendo Switch otome game Handsome Laundering -the mystic lover- is receiving a new DLC "After Story" on June 18, 2026, featuring fully-voiced continuation stories for all eight characters along with newly drawn event graphics.
A bridal fair-themed interior decoration event and pickup gachas featuring new wedding-outfit characters are now live in Isekai Kitchen, the mobile restaurant simulation game, running until June 23.
The I Don't Want to Be a Dragon Girl! in-anime band Jack-Pot has announced collaboration tracks with three major artists, plus a live stage debut at the Duel Masters 25th Anniversary Tour.
Two new limited wedding dress characters have arrived in the mobile game Legend Clover, alongside the time-limited "Deep Abyss June Bride" event and various special gachas running through late June 2026.
Season 3 of LET IT DIE: INFERNO is now live, introducing Yotsuyama Castle, new boss Gouma Musha, new enemy types, two new playable bodies, three new weapons, and a BGM selection feature. A limited-time 70% off Steam sale is also underway.
Nendoroid Face Maker is running a collaboration with the Nendoroid Persona 5 Royal Protagonist School Uniform Ver. Basic, offering 6 limited collab face parts available through August 27, 2026.
Atlus has confirmed a February 18, 2027 worldwide release date for Persona 4 Revival, the full remake of the beloved RPG, alongside the reveal of a new mainline entry, Persona 6, as the series surpasses 30 million copies sold worldwide.
Streaming-intervention psycho-horror ADV Red Chat Ritual: TSUMIMI TIME has exceeded 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations. The game's first demo is now available ahead of its appearance at Steam Next Fest, running June 16–23, 2026.
Collaboration sneakers inspired by all 8 units from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors are available for pre-order via Marui Web Channel starting June 26, 2026, with pop-up shops opening at Shibuya Modi and Namba Marui.
Flower Knight Girl receives a June 8 update featuring the new "Bridal Wars" event, new June Bride gacha characters, and voice-acted character quests.
Daiki Kogyo is releasing a 1/5 scale figure of "Nurse? Titania" from the mobile strategy RPG Last Origin in October 2026, available in a standard version and a glossy "Luminous skin ver."
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert "Hunting Music Festival 2026" is set for Tokyo, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo from August to November 2026, featuring major orchestras and popular tracks from across the series.
A new wedding-themed character Asuka (Wedding) has been added to the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, and the second part of the "Happy Wedding Road" in-game event is now underway through June 22, 2026.
Celebrations are underway for the 3.5th anniversary of Tokyo Revengers: Puzz Re:verse - Road to National Domination, with a campaign running from June 8 to June 30 featuring pair characters, free daily 10-pulls, revival gachas, and more.
A new browser-based idle RPG inspired by the Hyakka Ryouran SAMURAI GIRLS series is now accepting pre-registrations, with a campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 for 400 winners.
The Steam RGG Studio Sale is now live with limited-time discounts on select Like a Dragon series titles, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at 75% off and Yakuza: Like a Dragon International at 60% off. The sale runs through June 18, 2026.
A Blue Archive online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations arrives on the Kujibikido online lottery service starting June 11, 2026, with prizes including jumbo fabric posters, a long T-shirt, acrylic stand figures, acrylic keychains, and mini shikishi.
A collaboration campaign between Karaoke Manekineko and the dark fantasy game Magical Girl Witch Trials runs from June 4 to July 20, 2026, featuring exclusive drinks, limited goods, and a singing campaign at select locations nationwide.
Starting June 10, 2026, the smartphone MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Ancient Goddess will launch a collaboration with the anime ULTRAMAN, featuring limited-edition weapons, armor, and accessories themed around iconic characters.
The upcoming magical girl suspense novel game by game brand Acacia, Mahou Shoujo no Inshuu Mura, surpassed 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations just three days after the wishlist opened.
Nijigen no Mori anime theme park on Awaji Island is running water splash events across four anime-themed attractions from July 10 to September 30, 2026, with soaking experiences inspired by Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest.
To mark the July 30, 2026 release of the Nintendo Switch otome game Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru., a gift campaign is being held at select retailers offering original illustrated shikishi and signed shikishi prizes.
A special pre-opening event for the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026) took place on June 5, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, where champions from comedy, sports, and entertainment gathered to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and mark the start of the largest-ever PJCS tournament.
Starting June 5, 2026, Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz is rolling out a new series of remade ranking events called the "Okaeri! Grand Mage Cup," featuring revived rare reward spirits and updated rules for more accessible gameplay.
SEGA is releasing "Forever Fast - 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog," a 2-disc compilation album featuring 22 vocal tracks from the Sonic series, on June 24, 2026. A live concert celebrating the milestone is also scheduled for June 28 in Tokyo.
Merchandise from the Tokyo Revengers & Puyo Puyo POP UP SHOP held at Shinjuku Marui Annex is now available for purchase online via the THE Chara store, with orders accepted through June 18, 2026.
Brown Dust II is kicking off its 3rd anniversary on June 4, 2026, featuring over 1,300 gacha opportunities across 12 weeks, a free special skin, new event content, and a brand-new territory-building system.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, bringing Cloud and his companions' sweeping adventure to new platforms. A 20% early purchase discount on the digital version runs through June 10.
A 1/4 scale statue of Hulkenberg from the fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for pre-order through Prime 1 Studio's Premium Master Line, with shipment scheduled for October 2027 to January 2028.
A pop-up shop featuring merchandise and sweets based on popular TRPG creator Nakao Yasuhiro's works will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, with newly drawn casual fashion character illustrations.
A reimagined version of the beloved 2013 platformer Rayman Legends is arriving on October 1, 2026, bringing 3D visuals, a new story, offline co-op for up to four players, and an all-new sixth world.
Solo Leveling: ARISE has rolled out a major update introducing the new SSR fire hunter Liu Zhigang, fresh story chapters, a new dungeon and monarch, new weapons and artifacts, and a slate of anniversary events.
The online lottery "eeo lottery" for the nurturing simulation game Bungo and Alchemist is available for limited sale at eeo Store online from June 1 through June 15, 2026, with original June Bride-themed artwork featuring six literary masters in elegant formal attire.
The Dragon Quest Plastic Model Kit Series is expanding with the Killing Machine. Pre-orders are now open at Amiami, with a planned release in September 2026.
The Dragon Quest series bags and carry cases that proved popular during their March–April 2026 debut are returning for re-sale starting June 10 at select SAC'S BAR Group stores and online.
Haihapi!!, Sega's male VTuber unit blending real and virtual performance, holds its first-ever exhibition event at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from June 5 to 21, 2026, to mark its half anniversary.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Aloy dressed in the Carja Shadow outfit from Horizon Forbidden West. Pre-orders opened on June 3, with a release window of October 2027 to January 2028.
A collaboration between the asymmetric multiplayer game Identity V and ZOZOTOWN brings five types of limited-edition items featuring original character illustrations, available for pre-order starting June 5.
The dress-up and training mobile game Sugar Doll has added a new rainy season-themed classic gacha "Raindrop for You," available through August 12, 2026.
A ground-up reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, built with Unreal Engine 5, is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Romance story app 100 Love Scenes PLUS marks its 9th anniversary in June 2026 with a series of special campaigns, including a chance to read 99 characters' full stories for free throughout the month.
Pearl Abyss has shared a developer note outlining planned updates for Crimson Desert from June through September 2026, covering story enhancements, new combat content, cross-save functionality, and more, along with a mention of DLC in development.
GIGABYTE has added two new overclocked graphics cards to its lineup — the flagship GeForce RTX 5090 model featuring the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system, and a Radeon RX 9070 GRE model with triple-fan WINDFORCE cooling — both now available in Japan through CFD Sales.
A new Elysia 1/7 scale figure from the game Honkai Impact 3rd is now available for pre-order, featuring pearl-luster pink ribbons, a clear train, and glittering accents throughout.
MAXZEN has released the MGM27IC05-Q240, a 27-inch gaming monitor featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and Fast IPS panel, aimed at esports players who need smooth, high-speed visuals for FPS and fighting games.
PowerColor's new Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card features a triple-fan cooling system, AMD RDNA 4 compute units, AMD FSR4 AI upscaling, and 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, with sales starting June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Street Fighter 6 marks its 3rd anniversary on June 2 with a lineup of in-game events including an SNS Avatar Contest with exclusive title prizes, a special V-Rival featuring Producer Matsumoto, the Extreme Battle Tournament, Drive Ticket Rush, and more.
The mobile RPG Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED is set to stream a dedicated special segment at Good Smile Fest 2026 on June 5, featuring voice cast guests and the latest game updates, including the newly added "Blood Halloween Chapter 2" scenario.
The high fantasy RPG Valkyrie Connect has launched its 10th anniversary celebration, offering up to 180 free character pulls via a popular vote gacha, 6,000 free diamonds, new Asterism characters via login bonus, and a brand-new Rune Chain mechanic.
Ayakashi Rumble! has added two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Yamata-no-Orochi and Daji — along with the Omaga Shurai event "Queen of Thorns and the Captured Princess" where players can obtain ★5 Hakutsuru Doji.
Dot Abyss, an idle and abyss-exploration RPG combining smooth pixel art animations with beautiful character designs, is set to launch on June 11 — achieving the fastest pre-registration pace in DMM GAMES platform history.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a puzzle cafe where guests must solve mysteries to "leave," has opened its sixth location in Osaka Namba — just steps from Dotonbori.
A chibi-style deformed figure of Elysia from Honkai Impact 3rd is now available for pre-order through the Myethos Japan online store. Priced at 7,480 yen (tax included), pre-orders run through July 31, 2026.
The rain-themed limited-time doll "Raindrop" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through summer 2026.
A crossover event between the mobile strategy RPG Ash Arms: The Last War and AI-deal-Rays began on May 28, 2026, featuring new story content, collaboration DOLLS, limited skins, and special shop items.
Card Connect, an arcade card printing machine found at amusement facilities across Japan, is running a Sanrio Characters collaboration event through Sunday, August 2.
A new ranking event is running in Dr. STONE Battle Craft through June 9, offering limited SSR character cards and a daily login bonus with useful event items.
Free Fire's underwater-themed Undersea Mystery campaign has been running since April 2026, bringing new gameplay areas, character Ray, and the Pyro login system. ManaBuy provides discounted Diamond charging for Japanese players with UID-based ordering and PayPay payment support.
Bismuth, a defense-focused Jewel Princess, has joined the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation as of May 29, 2026, along with a limited-time gacha event and story events.
Starting May 27, 2026, KINGDOM Ran introduces two new warriors, SR/UR Tei and SR/UR Raiki, alongside the limited-time Formation of the Giant General and Military Advisor event.
New characters for the upcoming RPG Neptunia Unlimited have been unveiled, including the series-familiar Magiquone and Warechu alongside the all-new villain Sashu. The game is set for release on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4.
The second major update for the open-world wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, titled "Sunrise over the Palace," is now live on PC, PS5, and mobile, with renowned action director Yuen Woo-ping joining as global action consultant.
A cosplay photography event organized by Reiyers is set to take place at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture on May 30, 2026, offering participants the chance to shoot in stunning natural settings including mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests.
Eleven merchandise items for DJMAX RESPECT V are now available to order at the AMNIBUS online store, featuring trading glitter can badges, trading can badges, illustration cards, apparel, and a range of character goods.
To celebrate Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, Baskin-Robbins Japan is running a limited-time collaboration campaign throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive new flavors, themed desserts, special merchandise, and an in-game collaboration with Dragon Quest X Online.
Square Enix is holding a digital download sale called "Square Enix Tokutoku! Carnival," headlined by the first-ever discount on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and a lineup of Dragon Quest 40th anniversary titles.
A new lineup of Genshin Impact goods featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 20, 2026, alongside a limited fair with purchase bonuses.
The second Genshin Impact x KFC collaboration runs from June 10 to June 30, 2026, with limited-design dinner boxes, in-game item codes, and a tapestry lottery available exclusively through KFC Net Order.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, Kai Corporation has launched two character-themed makeup puffs—the Dragon Quest Slime 3D Puff in three varieties and the Dragon Quest Foundation Puff featuring Haguremetal—now available at drugstores, home centers, and major retailers nationwide.
Lineage2M received the "REQUIEM: Sword Dance Commanding the Battlefield" update on May 27, 2026, featuring a Class Reboot for Dual Wield, the new weekly PvE content Mimir's Laboratory, and the game's first Mythic-grade class skin True Death Knight.
The mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient Fate received an update on May 27, 2026, unlocking Celestial Chapter 3 alongside a new job-specific special gacha and multiple limited-time events running through early June.
A special live program featuring 14 popular gaming streamers competing in Lords Mobile is now running on Niconico Live, with a fan support campaign open through June 24, 2026.
The AI-powered battle analysis tool Pokémon Battle Scope returns to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, set for June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, offering real-time battle insights to viewers of all experience levels.
Konami Digital Entertainment's mobile baseball game Pro Yakyuu Spirits A (Professional Baseball Spirits A) has kicked off its Exciting Player Selection campaign on May 28, featuring players from all 12 NPB teams, with S-Rank player giveaways and eSports tournaments also confirmed for the 2026 season.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE is offering three exclusive limited prizes featuring Soravv — a popular YouTube game streamer and singer — including a pair mascot set and a hooded blanket, available from May 29 at 6:00 PM.
A special eyewear collection marking the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, "Zoff|DRAGON QUEST," will be released on June 5, 2026, at Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store in Japan, with pre-orders already open online.
Season 3's second chapter, a new ★5 Vanguard fighter Adelheit, the Grand Rift front half, and Raid Battle Season 2 are all live in Chaos Zero Nightmare as of May 27.
The second entry in the popular Dragon Quest baby picture book series arrives on July 17, 2026, featuring beloved Slimes and a dazzling holographic Golden Slime designed to engage infants aged 0 to 2.
Langrisser Mobile has introduced two new SSR heroes, Reiga and Sanga, along with a limited-time summon event and the SP version of Yulia starting May 26.
Starting May 27, 2026, MapleStory's new "Oshi Hakken Project" event invites players to adventure through Maple World with new NPC "Ai," collecting fan art cards and customizing an ita-bag, while a simultaneous "Best Oshi General Election" lets fans vote for their favorite illustrations to become in-game items.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to appear at the Good Smile Fest 2026 GOOD SMILE GAME EXHIBITION at AkibaCO Gallery in Akihabara, running May 27 to June 14, 2026. Visitors can browse new merchandise, enjoy character displays, and qualify for a signing event with original creator Sayori by spending ¥3,000 or more.
RF ONLINE NEXT has received a major update adding the new heavy-firepower "Demolition" biosuit class, Chapter 11.5 story content, a challenge mode for the Memory Battlefield dungeon, and a lineup of in-game events.
The second season of the MJ Cup Dragon God Championship, held entirely within SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, begins in June 2026 with an updated selection format and more opportunities to face Saikouisen professionals online.
A casino-themed premium gacha event, "Casino Dream Royale," has launched in the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, running until August 19, 2026.
A collection of apparel and goods featuring original illustrations by John Kafka will be available exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting May 29, 2026, with an order period running through June 12.
A new book co-authored by Yuji Horii and Kōzō Shiozaki, Yuji Horii's How Dragon Quest Is Made, is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026, offering an in-depth look at the game design philosophy behind the beloved RPG series.
NEMU RESORT in Ise-Shima National Park is kicking off the 6th installment of its immersive real mystery game, where guests solve cryptographic puzzles to uncover the hidden secret of a mysterious shrine and a vision of the resort 100 years in the future.
Cute "Pickles the Frog Various Smiles Mascot" prize game items featuring 6 different expressions are arriving at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities from May 29, 2026, while supplies last.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo runs May 29 through June 1 across waterfront parks and the entire city of Tokyo, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with its largest-ever real-world event.
The Battle Cats is bringing back its collaboration with the theatrical film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, featuring limited gacha and stages from May 29 through June 15, 2026.
Starting May 25, 2026, the smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party features American diner-themed versions of five characters, alongside a GO! GO! Diner Girls VS Yuki high score ranking event launching May 27.
The LoveLive! Series Official Card Game Fan Meeting took place on May 23 and 24, 2026, at TFT Hall 1000 and TFT Hall 500, featuring tournaments, team battles, a 1BOX opening event, a special lottery, and the world premiere of the Loveca theme song lyric video.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, an orchestra concert will be held at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall on September 26, 2026. First-round lottery ticket applications are now open on TIGET.
A new prize figure of Takamatsu Tomori from BanG Dream!'s MyGO!!!!! is arriving at game centers nationwide from May 22, 2026, featuring a charming seated pose in school uniform.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the rhythm game DJMAX RESPECT V is now open at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- inside MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya, featuring a range of newly released merchandise available for advance sale.
A limited-time collaboration between Heaven Burns Red and Persona 5 Royal kicked off on May 22, 2026, bringing crossover story events, collaboration gacha banners, and campaigns offering up to 10,000 quartz.
The open-world action adventure game LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, following young Bruce Wayne's transformation into Gotham City's hero, launched on May 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
A new in-game event, Kirarin☆Layers Festival, has launched in the auto-battle RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden, bringing new SSR character Harriet Mills and daily login bonuses through June 2.
A global early preview for ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD, a new solo-focused stylish action RPG from Com2uS Holdings, is now underway. Players worldwide can participate until May 27 on PC and Android.
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that SANGOKUSHI BOND, a deck-building roguelite battle game set in the Three Kingdoms era, will launch on Steam in summer 2026 at 800 yen (tax included, one-time purchase). A Steam Playtest runs May 22–26, 2026, offering an early look at the game.
Shochiku Games is bringing six playable titles to BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring world premiere announcements for the horse racing sim Rival Stars Horse Racing and the football event management sim COPA CITY, along with exclusive novelties and a large-scale kabuki horse installation.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has added a new classic gacha themed around delicate blue flowers, available through late July 2026.
A limited-time "Hot Spring Date" Pickup Gacha is now live in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Vibin' Puzzle, running from May 19 to May 26, 2026. Characters in hot spring date outfits are featured, with bonus effects available for the concurrent Gokuraku Onsen Story Part 6 event.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a figma figure of Saori Jomae — the leader of Arius Squad from the Arius Branch School in Blue Archive. The non-scale articulated figure is priced at ¥11,800 (tax included) with a scheduled release in January 2027.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has kicked off two new limited-time campaigns — the World Link Event "Great Yell for Dreamers!" running until May 29, and the "Vie for the Title Gacha" featuring six new ★4 members with exclusive Live Costumes.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gokusaï is marking nearly one month since its official launch with the Full Moon Anniversary Festival, running May 16–23, 2026, featuring free 1,000-summon login rewards, revival skins, and a limited-time minigame.
Wave 4 of the Arknights operator plushie series "Ope-nui" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring three operators — Surtr, Tennianka, and Murinaar. The popular Public Recruitment Mini Boston Bag is also coming back as a restock, both scheduled for October 2026.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES welcomes new character Fafnir via a limited pickup gacha, while a Main Story Chapter 5 preview event lets players experience the latest story episode early — both running until June 1, 2026.
Marvelous will take part in BitSummit PUNCH (May 22–24, 2026) with a playable booth showcasing five titles, including the newly announced "Dr. Mememe want to sleep" and "No door can Not be opened with a Non-black key."
A special collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series will be held at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores from June 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, merchandise, and anniversary artwork on display.
Pre-orders for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok are now live on My Nintendo Store and PlayStation Store ahead of the game's July 9, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.
The animation action RPG LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS has confirmed its first closed beta test, the "Prologue β Test," running globally from June 11 to 15, 2026 on Steam and mobile platforms. Registration is open through June 2.
The pachislot machine Pachislot Atashi, Namakubi Dakedo Mahō Shōjo Hajimemashita! Mugen ver. is now available as a free smartphone app through the 3D virtual hall "SloSpi," bringing its unpredictable bonus gameplay to mobile.
Ahead of RAVEN2's first anniversary major update on May 27, the new specialized server "ZERO" is now accepting pre-registrations, offering a streamlined growth experience alongside a brand-new Warlord class and celebratory events.
To celebrate its 66th founding anniversary on June 3, 2026, SEGA CORPORATION is hosting a three-week giveaway campaign on its official X account. A total of 18 winners across three rounds will receive limited-edition SEGA merchandise and the latest SEGA and Atlus game titles.
The popular arcade shooting gallery game Moshikashite? Obake no Shatekiya is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026, featuring new multiplayer options including online game chat support for up to three players.
A limited-time gacha event featuring Sanrio Characters items is now live in My Restaurant II, running from May 12 to June 9, 2026, with special dishes and decoration items up for grabs.
A limited-time sale on Bandai Namco Entertainment download titles is now live on the PlayStation Store, running from May 13 to May 27, 2026, with discounts of up to 83% off across PS5 and PS4 titles.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
iFace is releasing a "KIRBY play with WADDLE DEE" collection featuring smartphone cases, AirPods cases, grip holders, and shoulder straps. Pre-orders open on May 13, 2026, with sales starting in mid-May.
Glittery carabiner mascots featuring Jewelpet characters are being rolled out as prize game items at Morley Fantasy, PALO, and the online crane game service Morley Online from May 15, 2026.
The mobile RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden has launched the second half of its chapter release event "Deceived Star's Memories (Falsa Memoria)," debuting new SSR character Olga Volkov alongside a pickup gacha and daily login bonus campaign.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
Dynamis One's upcoming fantasy game Astrae Oratio has unveiled visuals and background details for its main characters, along with information about the Special Zone Office setting that forms the heart of the game's world.
A collaboration between the card RPG Before the Vanishing and the classic horror visual novel The Song of Saya has been announced, featuring a newly revealed key visual and character illustration. The event kicks off on May 30, 2026.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with a second campaign wave featuring a ★5 Style Guaranteed Gacha Ticket reward, alongside a new point-collection event running until May 24, 2026.
The Steam store page for KIOU, a competitive shogi game blending character interaction with strategic board-game battles, is now live and accepting wishlist registrations ahead of its Spring 2026 launch.
Ring-powered new costume variants of Shildra and Yato have appeared in Legend Clover, with a limited-time event, premium gacha, and new auto-craft feature all launching on May 12, 2026.
SEGA's quirky bear plush series SEGA LABBIES is welcoming Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon franchise. Available in both plush and mascot sizes, the new character goes on sale May 14, 2026.
A new large-size Shima Enaga plush toy featuring the mascot character Tre has been added to the Everyday crane game prize lineup, available at four Everyday amusement centers from April 27, 2026.
The slot game based on the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now playable on GAPOLI, the online game center service, along with a launch event, pickup gacha, and social media campaigns running through late May 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a limited-time sale on the Nintendo eShop through May 31, 2026, with select Nintendo Switch downloadable titles discounted by up to 60% off.
Lineage2M has added two school uniform-themed class skins and a new Rare Agathion "Magic Clock," while a two-week event lets players earn exclusive rewards through three activity types.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
The mobile RPG Attack on Titan Brave Order kicks off the Golden Festival 2026 Second Half on May 1, 2026, featuring new Cheering Squad characters in a pickup gacha, limited missions with an exclusive Christa costume reward, a boost event, and a login bonus offering up to 3,000 red gems.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Sumizome from Yuzusoft's popular visual novel Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order in an amiami exclusive version that includes a smiling face part and optional open-chest upper body part.
The mobile RPG Epic Seven has added a new hero named Esther, announced on May 1st. A key character in EPISODE 6 Part 1 "Elegy of the End," she specializes in protecting teammates while continuously regenerating her own HP.
A new wave of Star Wars games has arrived in Fortnite, bringing iconic battles, cantina management, X-wing piloting, and a special Mandalorian and Grogu watch party event.
holo Indie, the hololive Production fan-made game brand, has reopened submissions for new titles from May 1, 2026, and is shifting to a seasonal system with three application windows per year.
A long-awaited crossover between the fantasy RPG Legend of Kabala and TV anime Black Clover launched on May 1, 2026, bringing beloved characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle into the world of Kabala for a limited-time collaborative event.
The smartphone card battle RPG Legend of Monsters is marking its 14th anniversary in May 2026 with a special campaign featuring login bonuses, casino events, and new gacha rolls.
New MementoMori goods — including character acrylic stand figures and trading can badges — go on sale starting May 15, 2026. A 3.5th Anniversary POP UP SHOP will be held at Marui no Anime, 7F Shibuya Modi from May 15 to May 31.
A limited-time event called "The Sleeping Dragon's Golden Land" begins in Shining Nikki on April 29. Players can earn up to 80 event-exclusive gacha items through daily logins and special campaigns during the event period.
KONAMI's popular arcade medal game series Anima Lotta marks its 15th anniversary in 2026, with a variety of limited events running through May 31 at amusement facilities across Japan and on the Konaste Medal Corner app.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a Steam key code sale on Amazon until May 3, 2026, featuring titles such as Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and Tekken 7 at up to 79% off.
The Nintendo Switch adaptation of the popular mobile title Datsugoku Gokko has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Nintendo eShop download-only software ranking, just days after its April 28, 2026 release.
A new FURYU Kuji lottery based on Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- is coming to convenience stores and hobby shops from May 16. The lineup features first-ever 3D figures of Heshikiri Hasebe and Shokudaikiri Mitsutada in their "Celebration Costume" outfits.
The fourth story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle is now live. Collect event coins in the Yagyu Arc, pull the SSR Yagyu Kyubei character, and earn a new universal evolution material through a limited repost campaign.
The mobile romance simulation game "Mugenro and the Sleepless Butterfly" is running a limited-time story event and 1.5th Anniversary Gacha Part 1 starting May 1, featuring exclusive in-game rewards and three new limited cards.
A 1/4 scale figure of Breddy from the Cooking Oil Squad in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at 49,500 yen with an October 2026 planned release.
The beloved "Bunny Boy" designs from the popular mobile game Obey Me! are being made into figures for the first time, available for pre-order in both Japan and the United States starting May 1, 2026.
PAW Patrol: Dino World, a 3D open-world action-adventure game set on the dinosaur-filled Dino Island, is heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026, with a physical Nintendo Switch version also available for pre-order.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is running a Puyo Puyo collaboration from May 1 to June 30, 2026, offering exclusive novelty goods for stay plan guests, a limited-run collaboration drink at the 1F restaurant, and a restock of 35th anniversary merchandise.
Puyopuyo!! Quest kicks off its 13th anniversary second-wave campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring a free 101-draw login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new gacha introducing two new characters — Shinayaka Kitchen no Towa and Yokubari Kitchen no Furushu.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
Yakuza Online marks its 7.5th anniversary on May 21 with a new LR rarity tier, free daily pulls, login bonuses, and more campaigns running throughout May and into early June 2026.
Two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Asuka and Futunomitama — have been added to DMM GAMES' Ayakashi Rumble!, alongside the Ayakashi Assault Event where players can obtain ★5 Momochi as a reward.
Chapter 9 of the main quest in the seal-collecting RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection has launched, introducing two new ☆3 characters alongside a damage challenge event and a series of Golden Week campaigns.
CHAOS WORLD, a new MMORPG developed by VALOFE and operated in Japan by G.O.P, officially launched on April 29, 2026 across iOS, Android, and Windows PC, surpassing 1 million global pre-registrations with an enhanced reward lineup.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, along with a pickup scout featuring two new pilots.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation is marking 2.5 years since launch with a login bonus offering up to 150 gacha tickets, a box gacha event, and limited-time pickup gachas starting April 30, 2026.
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is running the Tracing Warm Memories in-game event and Cherished Memories Gacha starting April 30, 2026, bringing new members, live costumes, and hairstyle customization options.
A new gem princess has made her debut in the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation. Cuprite brings a fresh disruption playstyle, along with limited gacha events and a new story chapter.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size figure of Estelle Bright from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned September 2026 release priced at ¥8,800.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
A special live concert featuring music from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Yokohama Bay Hall on August 23, 2026, with the first-ever Asia performance in Taipei that September. Ticket lottery is now open.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received a major update on April 30, introducing the new legendary NightCrow character "[Blood of Spirit Mages] Karasume" along with a new scenario event, login bonuses, new costumes, and character adjustments.
SEGA is hosting the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Official Fan Meeting Tour in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and applications are now open through May 10 via a lottery system.
Usamaru Kitchen has launched early May limited stages where players can obtain a new Usamaru Marching Band costume and a revival Blue Sky Outing (Usako) costume, along with login bonuses featuring seasonal ingredients.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the TV anime Fire Force has launched, bringing Special Fire Force Company 8 members including Shinra, Arthur, Maki, and Tamaki into the White Cat world.
The 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne adds the new Healer class and Fairy race on April 30, 2026, along with the legendary adventurer Unwithering Flower, Anemone (voiced by Kana Hanazawa), a new adventurer Camille, the new quest Forgotten Pharmaceutical Techniques, and various campaign events.
A permanent Brown Dust II merchandise shop opens in Akihabara on April 29, 2026, featuring 57 brand-new items and a Grand Open Fair running through May 31.
Calbee's Pizza Potato chips are getting three limited-edition Kirby collaboration packages available at convenience stores across Japan from late April 2026 through early June 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Saki Hanami from Gakuen Idolmaster in her "Re;IRIS Ver." stage costume is now available for pre-order at COCOstore, with the reservation period open until July 30, 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover on DMM GAMES is celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a free daily 10-pull gacha through May 12, where the 100th pull guarantees an SSR character. New characters Joker & Lü Bu, Kirin, Artorius, and Overlord are also joining the roster.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient has been updated with new quests and rewards in the ongoing Shishin En event, alongside limited-time weapon gacha banners and a Golden Week login bonus of 100 gacha tickets.
Sega has unveiled the 2026 annual schedule for its official Puyo Puyo esports tournaments, including the continuation of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series and the debut of a new competition that bridges the gap between pro and amateur players.
The 5th Anniversary Festival for Sangokushi: Shinsen is about to begin, bringing free ★5 generals, up to 50 recruit tokens, over 6,000 gold coins, and more than 1.7 million yen in prize money through the new Bunbu Taiketsu competition mode.
The mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party! has launched a limited-time event bonus pickup gacha featuring five characters in negligee outfits, alongside the high-score ranking event Dokidoki! Pazudere Pajama Party! VS Masha starting April 26, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Suminome from the popular visual novel game Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order, with a February 2027 release planned.
New monitor plushies, mascot keychains, and embroidery stickers featuring Toro from Doko Demo Issyo are available for pre-order from April 24, 2026, with in-store sales beginning May 2 at the "Torofes" fan event and the Tokyo Solamachi pop-up store.
The hexagonal puzzle game LINE POP2 is running a collaboration event with Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān!, featuring limited-time characters, special login bonuses, and various in-game events from April 24 through May 22, 2026.
The new "Oversize" plushie series from Bushiroad Prize features all five MyGO!!!!! characters dressed in casual oversized outfits, available as mini-crane prizes at game centers across Japan from April 24, 2026.
The MMORPG Red Stone received a major update on April 23, 2026, introducing the new field "Festival of Glory" and a lineup of Golden Week limited events running through May 21.
A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
Two Point Museum is getting an art-themed DLC called "Arty-Facts" on May 7, 2026, bringing new art exhibits, an Art Studio room, and a new expedition map to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Brown Dust II has added a new character cassette titled "Miracle★Twinkle," following three magical girls running a small agency, along with a limited-time costume pickup event.
The Capcom TV Challenge!! livestream program will feature the Tosa Brothers (Yuki and Takuya) taking on Pragmata for Nintendo Switch 2, streaming live on the Capcom Channel YouTube on April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
The second Nintendo Switch port in the Court of Darkness series launched on April 23, 2026, bringing five new princes and their dark fantasy romance stories to the console in widescreen.
The Japanese splatter horror game CRUELTY, developed by indie creator 838S MANIACS in collaboration with C&R Creative Studios, launched on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4 on April 23, 2026.
The school romance visual novel D.C. Re:tune - Da Capo Re:tune -, a full remake of the beloved 2002 classic, is holding its first-ever download sale with 25% off on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and DMM GAMES through May 6, 2026.
Survival life simulation game Dinkum is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, and the Steam version has received a major update marking the one-year anniversary of its official release.
Dragon Knight Academy, a new adventure action RPG by Ujoy Games, officially launched on April 23, 2026. Players who start now can claim generous rewards including a ★7 SSR dragon beast and the SSR pet Totori.
The competitive 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party has launched across three platforms on April 23, 2026, with a limited-time 37% discount on select bundles and an X follow-and-repost campaign offering luxury fruit gifts from Shinjuku Takano.
A larger-sized soft vinyl figure of SHIDORO from the popular gun-girl RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke is set for release in September 2026, featuring a functional coin slot on the back.
The elusive 1995 expansion Illuminati New World Order Assassins has arrived in Japan as a complete 129-card box set, including four previously unreleased cards described as Japan-related by original creator Steve Jackson.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
LINE Bubble 2 has kicked off a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring beloved characters like Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll in premium gachas, login bonuses, and a range of in-game events running through mid-May 2026.
The beloved pachislot title Mahjong Story 3 has been added to SloPachi Spirit, a 3D virtual hall simulator app, with a dedicated in-app hall recreating the real machine experience.
Two chibi-style figures from the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DORO series — Dorothy and Cinderella — are available for re-order at amiami, with a planned release in September 2026.
The classic 1988 pinball game Fire Ball for MSX2 has been added to the Project EGG retro game streaming service, priced at 550 yen.
Reincarnation no Hanabira BLOOM, an idle MMORPG based on the TV anime Reincarnation no Hanabira, has been revealed. Pre-registration is now open, and an SNS campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 is underway.
The multi-genre adventure game SHUTEN ORDER, created by DMM GAMES and Tookyo Games, launched its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical package on April 23, 2026.
The Square Enix Golden Week Sale is now underway, featuring the first-ever sale on Paranormasight and increased discounts on popular titles including Romancing SaGa 2 and Dragon Quest HD-2D.
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale completed figure of "Lou Magmel" from CODE VEIN II is now available for pre-order at Amiami, priced at 27,500 yen (tax included) with a scheduled release in October 2026.
A new anime and game merchandise corner called "Comi Lab." opens at Miraiya Shoten Kagoshima Bay on April 24, 2026, offering over 1,200 types of official goods including Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, and Honkai Star Rail.
Dragon Quest Island at Nijigenomori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time event featuring four festival-style mini-game stalls, running from April 17 to July 13, 2026.
The Lucrea Gakuen Idolmaster Kotone Fujita "World's Cutest Me Ver." 1/7 scale finished figure is now available for reorder at Amiami and select retailers, with a planned release in September 2026.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Libra of Nil Admirari, both smartphone app versions are on sale at 10% off from April 21 to April 28, 2026.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched a new in-game cooperative event where players team up with friends to explore the wilderness and earn special rewards, running from April 21 to April 28, 2026.
The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE 3.5th anniversary special live broadcast "The Hour When the Star of Hope Shines Again" concluded on April 18, 2026, bringing new SSR characters, costumes, events, and campaign announcements.
The seasonal Refining Festival event is live in Ragnarok Online, letting players earn "Magic Energy" through quests to refine equipment without using catalysts or Zeny.
The Dragon Quest Island attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island launched its remake on April 24, 2026, celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary with new sub-quests, exclusive merchandise, and a special Kandata character greeting event.
A collaboration event between SEGA NET Mahjong MJ and the pachislot game Sma-Slo Fist of the North Star: Chapter of Reincarnation 2 launched on April 20, 2026, featuring a national tournament with exclusive in-game items available for both the app and arcade versions.
An online lottery for Battle Girl High School is now available on eeo Store online, featuring prizes including an acrylic art board, smart character stands, keychains, acrylic cards, and can badges. Sales run from April 16 to April 29, 2026.
Dolphin Wave's 3.5th anniversary celebration is now underway, featuring new UNISON outfits for four KIRISHIMA characters, limited gachas, daily free 10x pulls, and a range of in-game updates.
Capcom's brand-new IP PRAGMATA has reached the milestone of 1 million copies sold worldwide just two days after its April 17, 2026 release.
Hawaii's first official PEANUTS store, Snoopy's Surf Shop, is teaming up with the mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops in a special collaboration event, bringing JOE SURFER Snoopy into the game alongside a limited-time tote bag giveaway.
The full collab menu, goods, and novelty details for the WHITE CAT PROJECT NEW WORLD'S 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe at SMILE BASE CAFE in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro have been announced, with reservations now open.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
The twin characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi are arriving on the Desktop Mate platform as individual DLC packs on April 24, 2026, bringing character voices, animations, and a special combo interaction system for those who own both.
Fortnite: Save the World, the original cooperative PvE campaign that preceded Battle Royale, is now available at no cost for all players — including on Nintendo Switch 2 — with crossover quests linking both modes.
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
holoBase, a pixel-art baseball game featuring hololive members and fan mascots, has launched on Steam. A 7-day 20% off launch sale is running from the release date.
LIVING with LIVLIES is a game-like smartphone app where players inhabit the body of a Livly creature and build their own life in a post-apocalyptic world. Pre-registration opened on April 7, 2026.
MapleStory M has launched its 7th anniversary update starting April 16, 2026, introducing the new job Lynn along with new bosses, areas, dungeons, and a range of anniversary events.
Puyopuyo!! Quest is celebrating its 13th anniversary on April 24, 2026, with a packed lineup of special events and the 13th Anniversary Double Power Gacha featuring the debut of new characters Draco & Lidelle and Demon Servant.
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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received an update on April 16 introducing the new legendary character "[Ultimate Ruler] Mist," along with Nata, three new legendary pets, and multiple in-game events including a Raid Equipment bonus and an upcoming Arena Challenge Event.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a new Stellar character Suga Otori "Moon" (voiced by Marika Takano) from April 16, along with a revival event, a revival scout, and a series of events centered around teammate Murao Mira running through May 2026.
Fantasy life RPG Azurea: Song of the Sky is marking its 4th anniversary in April 2026 with login bonuses, free skin giveaways, anniversary rides, social media campaigns, and the launch of a new server.
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of Battle Girl High School, an eeo Kuji online lottery has launched on the eeo Store online shopping site, featuring exclusive new merchandise with official character illustrations.
Circle Bomb is a casual smartphone game where players pass a ticking bomb around a circle, inspired by the comical scenes of frantic bomb-passing once common in old-school anime and variety shows.
DMM GAMES' roguelike action RPG Tenshoku Maou has added "Popoca" as the second 1.5th anniversary limited character, with login bonuses, a 24-hour gacha sale, and linked mini-missions available alongside her debut.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has received a major update, bringing the new Legend Fighter Krizalid and the returning Special Synergy Fighter Omega Rugal, along with an expanded story stage formation system.
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Nendoroid Face Maker has launched a collaboration with Nendoroid Servant [Basic] from Danganronpa Another Episode, offering 6 exclusive expression parts that can be swapped onto the figure. The collaboration runs from April 16 to July 2, 2026.
OPUS: Prism Peak, the photography-themed adventure game co-developed by Shueisha Games and Taipei-based studio SIGONO INC., is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with a 10% off launch sale running through April 30.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
Ragnarok Online is running the Hyper Enchant Campaign 2026 from April 16 to May 13, 2026. Spend at the Ragnarok Net Store to earn points that let you re-roll enchants without failure penalties.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers receives a version update introducing a limited-time Papillon Myu summon event, new cross-server battle content, and the Seikon enhancement system.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Classic Gacha "Machikado Trad Street" starting April 15, 2026, featuring traditional British-style outfits with checkered patterns and jacket styling.
The third edition of the GiGO exclusive URUCHURU POP SEAL prize sticker series arrives at approximately 300 GiGO Group stores across Japan from Saturday, April 25, 2026, adding new mini sticker designs and introducing an oversized BIG format for the first time.
The pirate-era open world survival craft game Windrose, published by Pocket Pair Publishing, sold over 500,000 copies within just 48 hours of its Early Access launch on April 14, 2026.
Starting April 15, CRAVE SAGA on DMM GAMES launched the Revival Yatsukamizu Advent Battle, and the new Regalia Gacha brings two new characters — Nitohiya IF and Maiden — each with powerful new skills.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen is running the revival event "Grand Opening! Isekai Chinese Restaurant" with renewed challenges, a new interior blueprint reward, and pickup gachas for ★3 characters Koushin and Furan through April 27.
HIT: The World, the PC and mobile MMORPG from Nexon, celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a large-scale update introducing a new Crossbow class, two new areas, new bosses, and a range of in-game events running through summer 2026.
Kasuminoura Nagomi, a lakeside ryokan in Itako City, Ibaraki, now offers THE MIST GAME — an exclusive murder mystery experience that turns the entire inn into a stage, available as an overnight stay or day-trip plan.
The smartphone cooking game Usamaru Kitchen is running a late-April limited stage from April 15 to April 30, 2026, offering new and revival costumes alongside seasonal ingredient login bonuses.
HOLO-KINGDOM, a new 3D action game from the hololive fan-game brand holo Indie, is now live on Steam with a free demo. Players can choose from four hololive 3rd Generation members and battle through stages using character-specific weapons and skills.
Nekopara Sekai Connect, a new mobile RPG based on the beloved Nekopara visual novel series, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android, with a launch campaign offering up to 220 free gacha tickets for new players over 22 login days.
The second round of the Dolphin Wave WEB Lottery is now available, featuring Michiru, Kōri, Mashio, and Tomo in a brand-new "Animal Ears × Delivery Staff" illustrated design across a range of prizes including life-size tapestries and oversized acrylic stands.
The pixel art abyss exploration RPG DOT ABYSS has launched its pre-registration site, kicking off campaigns featuring up to 100,000 DMM Points, in-game Abyss Gems, and an Amazon gift card giveaway on X.
Iris Toreca, an online trading card oripa service, is launching a new sword-inspired animation, a "Conditional Unlock Oripa" feature, and an SNS giveaway campaign starting April 14, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited Kamihime Nike and Amon in new attire, along with a daily roulette event where players can win up to 100 free gacha rolls.
Eight Karaoke Manekineko locations across Tokyo are giving away store-exclusive Momotaro Dentetsu stickers to customers who play the game on the in-room E-bo platform, with an SNS lottery offering 5,000 Maneki Points to 30 winners.
Legeclo: Legend Clover is running a 4.5th anniversary event starting April 14, 2026, featuring daily 10-pull free gacha for up to 100 total pulls, the new combo characters Andromeda & Cassiopeia, and new characters Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.
Monster Musume TD and four other DMM GAMES titles are now hosting KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale crossover event running through April 27. The event features an all-new original story, four major in-game campaigns, limited collaboration characters, and exclusive purchasable packs.
Mythologia the Oracle, the simultaneous battle card game available on mobile, has launched its Steam version for PC on April 14, 2026, featuring a mouse-optimized UI and multiple launch campaigns including a Start Dash Campaign offering up to 100 pack ticket pulls.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox has reached its 4th anniversary milestone, with special login bonuses, free daily gacha, story events, a great strategy battle, and limited character packs available through early May 2026.
The KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd has kicked off across five DMM GAMES titles, featuring a brand-new original crossover story and four simultaneous campaigns running through April 27, 2026.
Five DMM GAMES titles including FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL have kicked off the KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale cross-title collaboration event featuring a brand-new original story, four major campaigns, and limited collab characters, running through April 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES has launched the second large-scale KUMASAN FESTIVAL crossover event, bringing together five titles including Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan-, along with four exclusive collaboration campaigns running through April 27.
An online lottery featuring brand-new goods based on official illustrations from the smartphone game Million Dollar Boys: OtomeGame is available through eeo Store online until April 30, 2026.
Mist Train Girls has kicked off its in-game collab event as part of the 2nd Kumasan Matsuri, a large-scale crossover spanning five DMM GAMES titles from April 13 to April 27, 2026.
A special collaboration between the 9th-anniversary multimedia project Revue Starlight and the lyric-based card game CARU UTA is set for release in summer 2026, featuring 28 songs and 99 cards with anime and film scene photos.
New character Kotaro has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, bringing a pickup gacha, a new side story event, a collaboration cafe in Akihabara, and a commemorative campaign — all running at the same time.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
Faaast Penguin has added a new cooperative climbing mode, Penguin Climbers, along with the Season 10 "Midnight Masquerade" update, a new Italy-themed night world, and various new items and features.
Nendoroid Face Maker has launched a collaboration with Nendoroid Kaede Akamatsu, offering 6 exclusive expression parts that can be swapped onto the figure. The collaboration runs from April 9 to June 25, 2026.
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop on Apple Arcade has added a new "Puyo Garden" mode where players can raise and bond with their own puyo — giving it a name, feeding it snacks, and dressing it up in stylish costumes.
Tohakusha Inc. has unveiled its first original Steam title, Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, a psycho-horror adventure game where players intervene in a live stream to investigate the mystery of a cursed abandoned village. The Steam Store page is now live and accepting wishlists.
Characters entered in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, including last year's top-ranked Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco, are rolling out as crane game prizes at amusement centers across Japan from April 2026.
The mobile board game RPG Summons Board is running the "Easter Event '26 Pasmina★Easter" from April 9 to April 28, 2026, featuring new characters, dungeons, a monster hunt, and a special Easter gacha.
Chaos Zero Nightmare's second preseason brings new 5-star fighter Diana, the All-Out War battle mode, a Season 3 preview, and celebration events running through late April.
Cookie Run: Kingdom has launched a major collaboration with the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, bringing new playable cookies, special skins, a story episode, and various in-game events running through May 7, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Capcom's Street Fighter 6 launches on April 16, 2026, featuring exclusive game modes, digital content rewards, and a social media campaign with prizes.
holo Indie, hololive production's fan-made game brand, has opened the Steam store page for "Holo Hockey," a VR-compatible air hockey action game developed by Yabusaka Games. Wishlist registration is now open ahead of the May 14, 2026 release.
The idle battle RPG In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect launched its official service on April 7, 2026. To mark the 100,000 pre-registration milestone, two SSR+ characters are being distributed to all players.
Starting April 9, 2026, the arcade game Initial D The Arcade is hosting a collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring themed in-game items inspired by Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro and ROUND1 entertainment facilities kicks off on April 18, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, themed rooms, and original merchandise across stores nationwide.
Season 5 of Sonic Rumble Party runs until May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, bringing Alice in Wonderland-inspired stages, skins, and in-game items to the multiplatform party game.
The Tower of AION's latest major update "Dragon Emperor Tiamat's Advent" is set to arrive on April 22, 2026, bringing a new 4-floor dungeon and a brand-new class called Void Wing. Pre-registration is open now with special in-game rewards for all participants.
Genshin Impact's version Luna VI update launched on April 8, 2026, introducing new 5-star Geo character Linnea, expanding Mondstadt's northern region with new areas, and kicking off fresh quests and events.
The Steam store page for Nna-tan's Pixel Princess, a pixel puzzle game featuring hololive production's 4th Generation member Himemori Luna, is now live through holo Indie. Wishlist registration is open ahead of the scheduled May 28, 2026 release.
In Another World with My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect, an idle battle RPG based on the popular anime series In Another World with My Smartphone 2, officially launched on April 7, 2026. All users receive two SSR+ characters to commemorate the 100,000 pre-registration milestone.
A browser game based on the beloved anime series Shakugan no Shana is on its way, with pre-registration now open to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary year.
To mark its first anniversary on April 23, 2026, the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha "Dear My Owner" featuring limited-edition anniversary-themed costumes, along with special anniversary packs available for a limited time.
A 1/7 scale figure of Phoebe from the open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, produced by FuRyu under the F:NEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of December 2026.
The upcoming TV anime Yowamushi Pedal smartphone app Yowamushi Pedal: Resonance Pedaism has unveiled an original newly drawn key visual, with pre-registration now open on both the App Store and Google Play.
The classic 1989 RPG CRIMSON II is now available for free via the retro game streaming service Project EGG, with a monthly subscription required to play.
A SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration design event is running in the arcade card printing game CARD CONNECT through May 31, 2026, featuring original print frames and hologram gacha cards.
Disney Pixel RPG has reached its 1.5-year service milestone, launching a series of limited-time events including login bonuses offering up to 7,000 Blue Crystals, a new cooperative mission feature, limited gacha banners with new EX characters, and several gift campaigns.
Two new additions to the popular "Korekara Watashitachi wa" board game series — "Korekara Watashitachi ga Taberu no wa" and "Korekara Watashitachi Futari wa" — are now open for pre-order through April 19, 2026.
Taito Corporation has announced the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular light novel series The Detective Is Already Dead, coming to Nintendo Switch to mark the anime's fifth anniversary.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
D3 Publisher has announced that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the 3D action shooting game available on PS5, PS4, and PC, has surpassed a total of 1 million players worldwide.
A joint campaign uniting five DMM GAMES titles by Creative Team KUMASAN is running from April 6 to April 20, 2026, with revival collab characters, relay missions, login bonuses, and new mini collab scenarios.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched the "Great Roaring Wyvern <The Black Challenger>" event, bringing Molten Tigrex to the game for the very first time. The event runs through April 14, 2026, with exclusive rewards up for grabs.
FREEing is releasing 1/4-scale completed figures of Yumi and Hikage from Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link, dressed in bondage maid costumes inspired by an illustration from the Senran Kagura x Don Quijote collaboration.
Netmarble's new animated open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, made its first post-launch overseas offline appearance at CON-CON HONG KONG 2026, held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on April 4–5, 2026.
A maid-outfit version of Lily has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, alongside Part 2 of the seasonal event "Maid in Dreemia" and an upcoming collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara.
Rooar Studio is releasing 1/7 scale finished figures of Crazy Mita and Kind Mita from the game MiSide, with both products available for pre-order on AmiAmi and scheduled for a July 2026 release.
The popular Suika Game and McDonald's Happy Meal collaboration is back for 2026, featuring beloved Sanrio Characters in an all-new online game available from April 10.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for the 13th installment of their Azur Lane collaboration motif rings, featuring three characters — Noshiro, Janus, and Alsace — with designs inspired by each character's costume and imagery.
The mobile RPG Brown Dust 2 is bringing back its collaboration with Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link from April 9, 2026, featuring five popular characters and two seasonal events with mini-games.
To celebrate Identity V's 8th anniversary, Frontier Works is holding a special fair at Animate featuring newly drawn fairy tale-themed merchandise, plus new items from the Kindergarten and Essence Memorial series.
The complete strategy guide for Mario Kart World, the Nintendo Switch 2 title, went on sale on April 2, 2026. Published under the Famitsu strategy guide brand, the 416-page A5 full-color book covers everything from beginner driving techniques to in-depth course strategies.
The mobile garden simulation app MOOMIN Welcome to Moominvalley is holding an April Ranking Event from April 3 to April 12. Fulfill map wishes to earn event points, climb the rankings, and win exclusive new plaza decorations.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: King's War, the new MMO strategy simulation game for smartphones developed by Hong Kong Black Beard Game Co., Ltd., officially launched in Japan on April 2. Pre-registrations surpassed 500,000 ahead of release.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the popular anime, launched its 1st anniversary campaign on April 2, 2026, featuring limited tag-character gachas, free daily pulls, 3,000 diamonds in login bonuses, and more.
A collaboration event between Sengoku † Koihime Online and Rance X -Showdown- is underway, featuring a limited-time event, special gacha pickups, and daily free pulls.
Starting April 2, 2026, new merchandise based on the "11th Anniversary Character Goods Vote" results for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S went on sale, featuring original artwork of 11 winning characters across goods and a perfume line.
Starting April 1, 2026, Bungo to Alchemist received new story chapters related to the "Shin Tana Bungou wo Shoukan Seyo" arc, along with a limited-time gacha featuring new costumes for three characters.
I LOVE BISTRO, a new mobile management simulation game that lets players run a bistro from farm to restaurant, is now available on the App Store and Google Play, with a 10-part launch campaign offering generous rewards.
A collaboration event between Princess Connect! Re:Dive and Girls und Panzer das Finale has been confirmed, with a special PV now available on the official YouTube channel showcasing a replica tank and a crossover illustration.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
BTS Island: In the SEOM is holding a special fan event at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya this April, featuring a guaranteed lucky draw and character photo spots open to all.
The 9th Dabimas Championship finals, held on March 20, 2026, concluded with Yojigen Ranch claiming the overall title with 85 points after placing 2nd in Race 1 and 1st in Race 2.
An art book packed with illustrations and setting materials from the slow-life RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been released by KADOKAWA Game Linkage.
An online lottery featuring exclusive merchandise based on Hakuoki Shinkai Calendar 2017 illustrations is now live on Marukuji, running through April 19, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll and the casual escape game Psycho Boy - Escape Game is now underway, bringing a new doll, a special gacha, and exclusive mission rewards through April 30, 2026.
The 12th job class line is coming to Ragnarok Online on April 7, 2026, bringing shape-shifting combat and powerful magic. A 331-hour free play campaign will also run to celebrate the launch.
TalesWeaver, the online RPG by Nexon, has launched its 22nd anniversary update featuring the "Star Fragments" event where players collect fragments from various activities to exchange for special commemorative items.
A special edition guidebook for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, covering the Ver3.0 free update with tips for beginners and veteran players, went on sale March 31, 2026.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
IKEA Japan is partnering with the new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia to mark its 20th anniversary, with Pikachu- and Snorlax-inspired room sets appearing in stores nationwide and a special "IKEA Island" arriving in the game. The event runs from April 1 to May 10, 2026.
The upcoming idle RPG "In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect" is offering early access to 3,000 selected players by lottery, with a special Amazon gift card campaign planned during the early play period.
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is running a spring event series called "Midgard Spring Boot Camp" from April 1 to May 1, 2026, featuring daily in-game mail rewards and special equipment drops for adventurers.
The fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl launched the "Lililili★Bunny Fes" Easter event on March 30, 2026, bringing new characters, gacha additions, and more through April 13.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited deities Tetra and Arisa in new outfits, along with a daily roulette that awards up to 100 free gacha pulls per day.
DMM GAMES' cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has launched a maid-costumed Jeanne alongside a seasonal event and a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara, running from April 10 to April 26.
A limited-time collaboration bundle featuring two popular Japanese girl-centered adventure games, The Aquarium does not dance and Magical Girl Witch Trials, goes on sale starting March 27, 2026, at a 5% discount.
A special title booster celebrating the 9th anniversary of the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! mobile app is now available for Cardfight!! Vanguard, featuring all 8 bands with app-original illustrations.
Arc System Works' top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY is now available across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam, with a free demo and save data carryover also available on all platforms.
Adventure action RPG Doragenai: Ryukishi Gakuen has surpassed 350,000 pre-registrations, with all milestone rewards from 50,000 to 350,000 confirmed for all players.
Package pre-orders for Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited are now open. Store-exclusive bonus rough designs drawn by character illustrator Tsunako have also been unveiled, featuring characters from the upcoming RPG launching August 27, 2026.
The free-to-play online battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has kicked off its 2.5th anniversary period and Season 16, welcoming America's No. 1 Hero, Star and Stripe, as a new playable character.
Starting March 26, 2026, the pachislot title Eureka Seven AO from Sammy joins the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, bringing the beloved anime-themed slot machine to mobile.
A special collaboration between Pepper Lunch and the Sengoku walk game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shutsujin brings limited-edition Pepper Rice dishes inspired by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Akihabara Chuo-dori store from April 2 to May 6, 2026.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox is running a revival of its triple collaboration event featuring characters from three 3D-focused titles, with limited gacha, missions, and special packs available through April 2026.
Tree of Savior Neverland introduces the new Ami version, bringing the exclusive companion pet Ami to the continent of Norn — a former demon lord who becomes a player's most trusted partner.
Two new Another Characters, Nicole (Triumphant Song) voiced by Ayaka Nanase and Noelle (Friendship) voiced by Saho Shirashina, have arrived in Alice Gear Aegis starting March 12, 2026. A revival event, new costume gacha, and spring sale are also now underway.
Pearl Abyss' open world action adventure Crimson Desert reached 3 million copies sold globally just four days after its simultaneous worldwide release on March 20, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a 1/4 scale statue of Maximus in Power Armor from the Fallout TV drama under their Real Elite Master Line format, with pre-orders open from March 26 and release planned for August through November 2027.
Blue Mary, the skilled South Town agent known for her Command Sambo style, has joined Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a Season 2 DLC character. New ARCADE MODE and EOST MODE stories featuring the character are also included.
The Spring Batope Festival V is now underway in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring the newly added V2 Gundam and a range of in-game events running through April 30, 2026.
A spicy cuisine-themed interior decoration event and a pickup gacha featuring new chef character Edel have launched in the mobile isekai restaurant simulation game Isekai Kitchen.
A collaboration event between the comic Rooster Fighter and the Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri launches on March 26, 2026, bringing an exclusive story event, the new mounted-attack character Keiji, and a range of login and repost campaigns.
Konami's new mobile game Power Pro Adventures launched on March 26, 2026, transporting the beloved "Success" training system from the Powerful Pro Baseball series into a sword-and-sorcery fantasy RPG.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
Shima Green Adventure in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is hosting a real mystery-solving game from April 24 to June 28, 2026, where participants explore the park as the "Hero of Light" to collect five orbs and save the world of Shimadia.
A new line of character merchandise for the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center is coming, featuring original illustrations by manga artist Bkub Okawa. Items include acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, tote bags, face towels, and plushie mascots, with store-exclusive pre-sales kicking off on April 28, 2026.
AniGame's 1/7 scale completed figure of Bismarck Unpacked Surprise Ver. from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in January 2027.
A 1/6 scale completed figure of Apostle Olivier from the popular smartphone game Brown Dust 2 is now available at Amiami, with an exclusive mini acrylic character plate included as a bonus.
Village Vanguard is accepting pre-orders for exclusive God Eater series collaboration goods featuring new illustrations by artist Kengoro Nishide. The lineup covers four characters and includes acrylic figures, keychains, can badges, stickers, tapestries, T-shirts, and hoodies.
Good Smile Company's Huggy Good Smile series is adding a new chibi figure based on Spark from Honkai: Star Rail, now accepting pre-orders at Amiami with a planned release in August 2026.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen has unveiled a newly drawn illustration of Edel, the character selected in the first official character design contest, who will appear in the game as a cook character after a scheduled maintenance on March 26, 2026.
A new AC Scratch called "Quaint Ensemble '26" has launched in PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver.2, featuring sexy Japanese-style costumes, elegant dresswear, and motion change items available from March 25 to April 22, 2026.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, card-based suspense app Roppongi Sadistic Night has launched a collaboration with the card battle romance game Kiss of Princess, featuring newly drawn cards, a special gacha offer, and an SNS giveaway campaign.
A 1/6 scale Chun-Li figure from the Street Fighter series, faithfully recreating illustrator Akiman's artwork, is now available for preorder at AmiAmi with an August 2026 release date.
A new antique-themed Royal Gacha called "Souvenir d'une Rose" has been added to Sugar Doll, the dress-up and character-raising mobile game. The gacha is available through July 21, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Tamamo Cross from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release of January 2027.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new limited gacha and in-game challenge event featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto.
A collaboration between the isekai life RPG Angelic Link and Maou Karin-chan RPG ~Koi-Hime Kenkoku Honsouki~ has kicked off, featuring a limited collab event dungeon and a new limited-edition character in the gacha.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- has kicked off the "Moulan Festival" celebration along with the raid event "Moulan's Happy Service【Precious Connections】," featuring login bonuses, multiplier campaigns, a new pickup gacha, and a limited-time raid running until March 31, 2026.
The outlaw harem management RPG Harem of Tokyo has launched a series of 2.5th anniversary celebration events starting March 20, 2026, offering new avatars, login gifts, serial codes, prize campaigns, and more through March 31.
The second chapter of the Haze Reverb × Chained Soldier Season 2 collaboration event is now open, featuring a fully voiced story climax, free character rewards for new players, and two limited-time SSR gacha banners running through April 5.
The Unreal Engine 5-powered MMORPG Legend of YMIR is set to officially launch on Steam on April 7, 2026, alongside the introduction of the new "Rune Fighter" class. Wishlist registration is now open on Steam.
The 10th anniversary campaign for Shiro Project:RE kicked off on March 24, 2026, offering players up to 12 high-rarity ★7 castle girls through free packs and bonuses, alongside new limited-time Variant characters including a new form of Edo Castle.
The popular smartphone game "100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams" is getting a collaboration cafe at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro from April 25 to May 7, 2026, along with new merchandise now available online.
A lineup of original goods featuring newly drawn bunny girl artwork from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at the Maji-Get online store, starting March 23, 2026.
A new character, Satanachia, has joined the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, with a limited-time pickup gacha running from March 23 to April 6, 2026.
Hong Kong-based BBGame's strategy simulation game Romance of the Three Kingdoms - War of Kings is officially launching across all platforms in Japan on March 28, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with renowned Three Kingdoms historian Yoshihiro Watanabe.
A new lineup of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter goods has arrived, featuring can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and an acrylic art board—available now at eeo Store online.
Seven Knights Idle Adventure has received a major 2.5th anniversary update, introducing the new Legend Hero "On Stage Dellons" along with a series of limited-time events running through early April 2026.
The smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party! has introduced bunny girl versions of Ayano and Yuki, along with a limited-time cumulative score ranking event running through March 25.
Taihou from the popular mobile game Azur Lane is being sculpted into a 1/7 scale figure in her "Rasha Yuujo" bunny girl outfit by APEX, now available for pre-order at AmiAmi with an exclusive A2 clear poster bonus.
The first Chiikawa smartphone app marks one year with a special anniversary site, countdown campaigns, a Snow White-themed in-app event, and pop-up events in five cities.
A collaboration event between the arcade card action game Eiketsu Taisen: Seven Seas Colors and Fate/Grand Order Arcade kicked off on March 18, 2026, bringing 8 Servants from FGO Arcade to the battlefield as warrior cards in a stamp campaign running through April 2026.
Myethos has announced two new 1/8 scale figures from Honkai: Star Rail — Sunday in a StarRail LIVE Ver. costume and Hyacine — both currently available for pre-order through Amiami.
The official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has kicked off the second round of its Tokyo Blade pickup gacha on March 18, featuring the characters Touki and Kizami in special illustrated costumes.
To mark the global launch of the animated open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, hololive production VTubers Nakiri Ayame and Shiranui Flare are set to stream the game on their respective channels.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE (TAITO OLCG) is teaming up with Million Production VTuber Amakami Konomi for its first collaboration, featuring five exclusive prizes using a newly drawn "Nightwear" illustration, available starting March 26.
A free real-life escape game exploring the story of Alaska seafood is being held at Yoyogi Park on March 22. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a complimentary Alaska pollock cheese kamaboko.
The mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- is marking six years since its launch on March 26, 2020, with a large-scale 6th ANNIVERSARY campaign running through late March 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover has launched a new school uniform-themed gacha featuring SSR characters Katia and Gabriel, alongside the "Passion Blooms at the Academy – Part 1" event running through March 30, 2026.
A collaboration event between Sonic Rumble and The Smurfs is now underway, running until April 15. Players can earn Smurf-themed skins, battle in a Smurf Village stage, and pick up exclusive items from the shop.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
Five Assassination Classroom characters — Nagisa Shiota, Karma Akabane, Hiroto Maehara, Yuma Isogai, and Ryunosuke Chiba — are getting the nuipurike mini plushie treatment, dressed in Chinese-style outfits. Available at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities starting March 20, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
A new in-game event titled "The Teacher Will Teach You Everything" is underway in the romance simulation game Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou on DMM GAMES, running through March 23. A limited-edition ★5 Heiron card set is also on sale until March 31.
The life support game Fleur Days is running the "Classy Lips" in-game event alongside a limited-time gacha from March 16. New SSR and SR cards debut, and a White Day Story has also launched.
Starting March 13, 2026, Mist Train Girls-From the window of the foggy world- kicks off a packed lineup of 5.5th anniversary celebrations, including three waves of limited gacha banners, a treasure event, a character popularity election, and special packs.
The retro game distribution service Project EGG has added Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen (MSX2 version) to its lineup — a falling-block action puzzle game originally released in 1991 where players build pipelines across 10 cities.
A new PS5 Feature Trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been released, showcasing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 4K graphics that deliver an immersive anime-like experience across combat, exploration, and life content.
A new urban amusement center dedicated to crane games is opening at the entrance of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, becoming the third Taito Station location in the area.
The strategy roguelite RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has received a major 1.3 update, introducing Quick Expeditions, a new Enemy Mastery Level difficulty system, and the all-new Phantom Arena mode.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
The Powerstorm series from Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors is now available at the official online store and select retailers nationwide, with a limited-time in-store badge giveaway campaign running at participating locations.
The armed customization action mobile game Alice Gear Aegis has added a new Stellar character — Aika Aikawa [Priestess] (CV: Naomi Oozora) — starting March 12, along with a new event, a free White Day costume, and a double pickup scout.
Myethos has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Yvonne from Arknights: Endfield, now available for pre-order at Amiami. The figure is priced at ¥42,350 (tax included) with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Fat Company is releasing a 1/6-scale figure of Yumia Liessfeldt in a swimsuit, based on a special bonus illustration drawn by Benitama for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Priced at 26,800 yen, it is scheduled for release in February 2027.
A 1/6 scale figure of Regensburg from Azur Lane in The Dark Dragon's Dungeon Ver. design is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned release in January 2027.
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
Borderlands 4's first paid story DLC launches on March 26, 2026, bringing a new area called Whispering Glacier, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, new missions, enemies, and gear.
The relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
Myethos has released the Gift+ Genshin Impact Columbina "Joyous Gathering" Ver. 1/8 Scale Completed Figure, available now for pre-order through Amiami, with a scheduled release in October 2026.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
The cozy survival game Outbound, developed by Square Glade Games, is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, complete with an exclusive "School Bus Adventure" DLC.
Tickets for "Torofes – Toro Inoue's Birthday Party 2026," a fan event for the Doko Demo Issyo series, are now available via LivePocket. Taking place on May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall, this year's stage event centers on a dramatic reading play, and merchandise will be available at the largest scale ever.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
A limited-time sale on downloadable games is now live, featuring popular titles like DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and LITTLE NIGHTMARES 1 & 2 at up to 75% off on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
An online lottery collaboration between horror game creator Chilla's Art and MARUI KUJI ONLINE is underway, featuring limited-edition goods inspired by popular game titles. Items are available at 880 yen per draw, with prizes ranging from a cafe apron to acrylic stands and keychains.
Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, showcasing epic boss battles, character-specific combat, and dragon-riding action in the vast open-world continent of Faywell.
An idle tower defense battle game featuring Cthulhu Mythos-themed girls is launching on DMM GAMES on March 18, 2026, with pre-registration already surpassing 200,000 sign-ups.
To mark the first anniversary of the DMM version of Gakuen Idolmaster, three special campaigns are launching from March 18, 2026, including a 10% DMM Point back offer, an X hashtag campaign, and 6 months of rank-based coupons.
KAMIHIME PROJECT is running a limited-time collaboration with School Days, featuring collaboration kamihime Katsura Kotonoha and a new Apollo outfit, along with a daily free 10-pull gacha event through March 30, 2026.
Lineage 2M is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a major update set to arrive on March 25, 2026. Heroes from Records of the Three Kingdoms are teased, and an official anniversary livestream is scheduled for March 19.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden marks its half anniversary with a new SSR character Shirona Ichijo, a mid-chapter story event, and the premiere of Sirius Sugar's new image song "Twinkle Every Day."
A collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is now underway, running from March 12 through April 10, 2026. Special in-game items and a login bonus event are available during the campaign period.
An update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on Nintendo Switch 2 has added internet and local communication support to the Puyo Tetris Doubles mode, where two players control a single field together.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Super Hook Girl: Ultra Challenge!!, a high-speed 2D hook action game from Studio Hookshot. A full remake of the 2016 freeware hit, the game is heading to Steam with new actions, stages, and multilingual support.
The BEMANI Spring KONAMI AMUSEMENT GAME STATION Thanksgiving Festival 2026 launches on March 12, offering players the chance to earn special goods including metallic e-amusement pass cards and acrylic stands.
A new character pickup gacha featuring Amaterasu has launched in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, alongside new episodes in the Main Story Chapter 4 Advance Event.
A spring fishing tournament event is now live in Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running from March 11 to March 24, 2026, with a new Memory reward and limited pickup gacha on offer.
The mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched its 9th Anniversary Festival on March 10, 2026, offering players up to 1,050 free gacha pulls over 21 days, along with two new sub-generals and a lineup of limited-time events.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 10 types of Katamari Damacy series merchandise, including trading parts-in frame acrylic charms, trading acrylic keychains, and more.
A new 1/6 scale figure of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, "Dance of Sakura Embers Ver.," is now available for pre-order on AmiAmi in both a Deluxe Edition and a Standard Edition, with release planned for April 2027.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:Birth is teaming up with the globally popular TV anime Solo Leveling for its first-ever collaboration update, scheduled for March 19.
Dr. STONE Battle Craft has launched a new limited-time event running from March 10 to March 24, 2026, where players collect special event items to earn exclusive rewards including an SSR guaranteed ticket.
An official live broadcast for Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, covering details about the upcoming in-game "Enmusuri" event, campaigns, and updates.
To celebrate the theatrical release of the Himitsu no AiPri movie, Namco arcades are offering a lineup of exclusive prizes and bonus gifts starting March 13, 2026.
The second Lords Mobile x Angry Birds collaboration is now live worldwide, bringing the exclusive "Pig Fortress" castle skin, limited troop skins, and a slingshot-themed exploration event running through April 1.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The second story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle is now underway, featuring the Benizakura Arc and a new SSR character pickup gacha.
The Shadowverse: Evolve Japan Championship 2026 concluded on March 8, 2026, with player Santime claiming the 2025 Japanese language champion title after a dramatic run from 8th seed in the Grand Finals.
Six beloved Sanrio characters — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — have arrived on the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate as individual DLC packs, released simultaneously on March 5, 2026.
Good Smile Company has released a 1/7 scale figure of Kiana Kaslana in her "Ba-Dum! Fiery Wishing Star" outfit from Honkai Impact 3rd, now available for pre-order on AmiAmi.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen is hosting a 1.5th anniversary challenge event and a pickup gacha featuring the new ★3 adventurer Titanota (Dark Knight), running from March 5 to March 19.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres: Japanese RPG is hosting a collaboration event with The Idolmaster starting March 11, 2026. Idols Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii appear in story quests, with limited avatars and exclusive equipment available.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its 13th Anniversary CrossOver HEART of ART event, bringing new characters, gacha, and a range of celebration campaigns to mark 13 years of the beloved mobile game.
A collaboration event between the mobile game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and RED° Tokyo Tower, the digital amusement park beneath Tokyo Tower, is set to take place from April 3 to April 19, 2026.
SABUROMARU Distillery has released a limited single cask whisky featuring Sun Shangxiang from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, with only 211 bottles available via lottery.
To celebrate the release of Slay the Spire 2 on March 6, 2026, INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is holding a follow and repost campaign on X, offering a set of two Youtooz figures as prizes to two lucky winners.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
Good Smile Company is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, dressed in the Japanese-style costume Yanagi Ryoku Sayo. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi.
The blockchain game Brilliantcrypto is set to unveil Region 3 "Northern Tanzania" on March 11, 2026, introducing 9 types of gemstones including rare colored diamonds and finalizing the game's total gem supply.
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a specialty crane game store by AEON Fantasy, is coming to Komatsushima City, Tokushima — marking the brand's first location in Shikoku and its third nationwide.
A first-of-its-kind cheering screening event for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is coming to Shibuya HUMAX Cinema on March 20, 2026, with FNAF fan and official pamphlet writer IshiiNiki as special guest.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hiro Shinosawa in the Happy Mille-feuille Ver. from Gakuen Idolmaster is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
The manga Ketsu Battler by Takade Naotaka has secured 3rd place in the fan-voted "Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking 2026" held at AnimeJapan 2026, with a new LINE sticker set and Volume 4 also on the way.
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have revealed plans for Marvel Rivals in 2026, including collaboration events tied to the Avengers film series and a brand-new 1vs6 asymmetric battle mode featuring Loki.
Popular characters from Goddess of Victory: Nikke are being added to FuRyu Corporation's Noodle Stopper Figure lineup. Cinderella kicks off the series in March, followed by Privaty: Unkind Maid in April and D: Killer Wife in May, with more characters slated for June onward.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha featuring punk-inspired fashion, including bold striped knits and rock-style items, available through May 26, 2026.
U-TREASURE has announced that motif necklaces inspired by three sisters from Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Cheval Grand, Virsina, and Vivlos — are currently in development, with pricing starting from ¥27,500.
A new smartphone game that lets players experience daily life with a rabbit is now accepting pre-registrations, with the official service launch scheduled for April 24, 2026 on iOS and Android.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hoshimi Miyabi from Zenless Zone Zero in the "Honed Blade of Reflection Ver." is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 41,800 yen (tax included) with a planned release in February 2027.
Bonno Shooting is a free browser-based shooting game for smartphones and PC where players control an adorable monk named Bon-chan and shoot down "bonno" (worldly desires), naturally learning about Buddhist teachings along the way.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
LINE Match Flight has kicked off a collaboration with Sanrio Characters starting March 3, 2026, featuring Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more in multiple in-game events running until March 30.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
A March 2026 update to the mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient brings new weapons via the Job-Specific Albion Probability Up Gacha, along with limited-time events including the Poseidon School campaign and the Gigant Rogi boss battle.
The Spring '26 seasonal event is now live in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2, bringing a new limited-time quest, new rarity ★14 weapons, special scratches, and spring-themed decorations to Central City.
A collaboration between Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Okuen Shinshi~ and Ayakashi Rumble! is now underway on DMM GAMES, bringing a limited campaign, a collaboration event, and exclusive pickup characters through March 10, 2026.
The smartphone version of Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- has reached its 10th anniversary since its March 2016 launch. Three new sword warriors have been added to the Ceremonial Attire lineup, and the Special Investigation Tenpou Edo event is running through March 24, 2026.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a darkly charming mystery adventure game released under Happinet's Indie Collection label, has launched worldwide on Steam, accompanied by a limited-time 10% off launch sale running through March 10.
A newly drawn illustration and producer letter have been released to mark the 20th anniversary of the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series, along with a restaurant collaboration, merchandise, a special live concert, and a game sale.
FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL has launched the second half of its major month-long "Deep Parallel Messiah" event, featuring new characters, gacha additions, and character quests running through March 16, 2026.
KONAMI's latest medal game Fortune Trinity: Jurassic Treasure is now rolling out at amusement facilities across Japan, bringing a dinosaur-era theme, a redesigned 4-screen center unit, and three new jackpot chances.
Starting March 3rd, "Tristan" and "Galahad" have arrived in new costumes in Legend Clover. An in-game event, gacha banners, and new shop items are all available during the limited period.
LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum is hosting a special event celebrating Case Closed's 30th TV anime anniversary, featuring new voice-acted Tsums — including the pair Tsum Conan & Kidd — along with in-game events and campaigns running through March 2026.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
The Battle Cats has kicked off the limited-time "Heartbeat Catcademy" event starting March 2, 2026, featuring exclusive stages, a weekly Catfood scratch lottery, new limited characters, and login stamp campaigns running through March 30.
Capkuji Online is holding a limited-time lottery featuring exclusive goods with newly drawn illustrations from Urban Myth Dissolution Center to mark the mystery adventure game's first anniversary. Sales run from March 2 to April 17, 2026.
Bunny girl versions of Arisa Mikhailovna Kujou and Chisaki Sarashina are now available through a limited pickup gacha in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party, with a cumulative score ranking event starting March 3, 2026.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
A digital stamp rally along the Izukyu Railway line will run from April through September 2026, featuring in-game rewards, merchandise sales, and special station displays as part of a collaboration with the location-based mobile game series "Station Memories!".
Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY celebrates its 9th anniversary on March 21, 2026, with themed story events, a love-dance campaign, limited avatar gachas, and special anniversary items running throughout March.
The spring-themed seasonal limited doll "Spring" has returned to the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll starting March 1, 2026, along with special White Day-themed dress-up packs and the Cherry Blossom Season Campaign event.
A digital stamp rally collaboration featuring virtual singer Otomachi Una and Tenryu Hamanako Railway launches on April 21, 2026, with exclusive in-game rewards, limited merchandise, and special station displays running through September.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams marks its 11th anniversary on March 9, 2026, with a new key visual and a series of anniversary campaigns including daily free gachas and login bonuses.
Fantasy action RPG ABYSSDIA is marking its half-year milestone with a login event awarding up to 40 summoning tickets, SNS campaigns with Amazon gift card prizes, and a global release commemoration mission event running through May 2026.
A new Blood-attribute close-range healer, Kaisa, has been added to ASTRA: Knights of Veda alongside the launch of Shadow Waters Season 2 and new beginner missions ahead of the game's second anniversary.
The award-winning entry from the 2024 Roblox × Attack on Titan experience creation contest, "Attack on Titan Titan Chase," is now available worldwide on the immersive platform.
Fashion brand gladgarb has opened pre-orders for its fourth collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, presenting 6 unisex items based on character Juo Sena's songs and costumes. Pre-orders run from February 27 to March 16, 2026, with delivery planned for June 2026.
The mobile idle RPG LINE Omakase Rangers is holding a collaboration event with Hatsune Miku from February 27 to March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive collaboration rangers including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and Yuki Miku 2026.
Ragnarok Masters is running a three-phase login bonus event from March 1 to April 1, 2026, with generous rewards including crafting materials, special items, and new equipment pieces.
A limited-time collaboration event between Ayakashi Rumble! and Sengoku Koihime Online -Oenshinshi- has kicked off in DMM GAMES, featuring two new limited 5-star shikigami and a special Ayakashi Invasion event running through March 16, 2026.
The Nendoroid figure of Mika Misono, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party in the popular game Blue Archive, is back with pre-orders starting February 27, 2026, and a scheduled release in July 2026.
The browser and smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten has launched a collaboration with Battle Vixens, bringing warriors Guan Yu Yunchang, Lu Bu Fengxian, and Lu Meng Ziming to the game from February 27 through March 13, 2026.
Disney STEP, the Disney walking app, is approaching its first anniversary on March 3. A new lifelog feature that stamps a monthly calendar based on daily step counts and awards exclusive character badges launched on February 27, 2026, alongside special anniversary events.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY, a new team battle smartphone game featuring iconic warriors from the Final Fantasy series set in modern-day Tokyo, has opened pre-registration on App Store and Google Play ahead of its March 2026 launch.
A new event has kicked off in FESTIBATTLE+ starting February 27, 2026, featuring Aisha — voiced by Marina Inoue — from White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as a new hero, along with special gacha banners and the conclusion of the Main Episode.
Originally released only in Japan for PlayStation in 1999, the cult classic shooter 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is getting a high-resolution remaster across multiple platforms on July 16, 2026.
Girls Creation, the turn-based strategy simulation game on DMM GAMES, has kicked off a limited-time event featuring new Memory rewards, a special box gacha, and two pickup gachas running through March 12.
The first title from game label maxilla games — a collaboration with pro esports team ZETA DIVISION — is now available worldwide on Steam, offering a new kind of desktop companion experience.
The mobile strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shinsen kicks off its S2 season 'Contest for Supremacy' on February 28, 2026, introducing eight new generals, a Council of Advisors system, Military Studies system, and a new Incident system to deepen the Sengoku era experience.
The Pretty Series franchise expands with Onegai AiPri, a new title featuring a TV anime premiering April 5, 2026 on TV Tokyo, amusement games starting April 2, 2026, and related toys releasing in spring 2026.
Two limited package sets for the upcoming ASMR full-voice visual novel "Rica Mode," starring VTuber Hanamiya Rica, are now available for pre-order starting February 26, 2026.
The mobile action game Three Kingdoms Smash! is marking its 11th anniversary with a series of in-game campaigns, including up to 250 free gacha tickets, login bonuses, a new equipment feature, and a chance to win Amazon gift cards.
The real-time smartphone RPG Unison League is hosting a series of limited-time collaborations with the Persona series starting March 1, 2026, featuring voiced characters, iconic battle music, and up to 300 free gacha rolls.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the Atelier series has launched, bringing Sophie Neuenmuller, Reisalin "Ryza" Stout, and Yumia Liessfeldt into the White Cat world. The event runs through March 17, 2026, featuring daily free gacha pulls and special jewel packs.
The roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare has expanded Galactic Disaster Season 2 with a new story chapter "Ruins of the Desert Kingdom," adding new fighters Tipera and Tiana along with new systems including "Environment Variables."
A new chapter has arrived in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, a pickup scout featuring new pilots, and a signed card giveaway.
DMM GAMES' upcoming idle tower defense title Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD has surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations and reached 10 million pre-registration gacha rolls, with rewards planned at service launch.
A new in-game event titled "Protected by Love, Bound by Love" is now underway in Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, running through March 5 with special rewards including stories, costumes, and character items.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has launched a limited-time School Days collaboration featuring new character Sekai Saionji and a collaboration outfit for Dian Cecht, plus a free daily 10-pull gacha offering up to 320 free draws.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its global version's 6th anniversary with the new Mugen fest starting February 26, 2026, introducing the new UR character [Chain of Despair] Nightmare Saros along with a range of limited-time events.
The naval battle game Soen no Kantai marks its 8.5th anniversary with up to 850 free salvage attempts and the simultaneous launch of two new ships — Carrier Taiho and Battleship Myogi.
Soulworker received a major update on February 26, 2026, completing Episode 2.5 with a new Level 85 quest, opening the new district Etheldreydar, launching the 8-player raid Rebellious Star, adding a secondary class upgrade for Dhana Opini, and kicking off the service transfer 2nd anniversary event.
A new character, Lancelot, has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG TECHCRONOSS. Alongside the new character pickup gacha, a Side Story event and a daily campaign have also launched.
Apparel brand Favorite has announced a collaboration with the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center, with five apparel items and original chibi character goods available for pre-order starting February 27 at 5:00 PM.
Starting February 25, 2026, the mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Puzzle Party! is running a new high-score ranking event alongside limited-time character recruitment featuring Arya, Masha, Yuki, Sayaka, and Nonoa dressed as chocolate cafe staff.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Chen Qianyu from Arknights: Endfield, produced by APEX, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 28cm tall, the figure is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Myethos has released a deformed figure of Arknights operator Yu, depicted wielding a ladle with golden fried rice soaring from the wok. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi with a planned September 2026 release at a reference price of 7,480 yen.
Two new original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
Cinderella from the popular game Goddess of Victory: Nikke is getting a 1/12 scale completed action figure from the Amiami × Snail Shell collaboration, available for pre-order with a planned release in December 2026 at ¥17,380.
Two new completed figures from the HappyShake Arknights line — SilverAsh and Pramanix — are now available for pre-order at the AmiAmi online shop. Both figures are priced at 2,970 yen (tax included) each, with a planned release in October 2026.
Pre-registration for the Smaslot Super Black Jack smartphone app is now available ahead of its February 27, 2026 release on App Store and Google Play, priced at 3,480 yen.
Square Enix has launched MARCH SALE Part1, with Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles—which has sold over 1 million units worldwide—discounted to 30% off, alongside up to 60% off on Kingdom Hearts, Octopath Traveler II, and more.
Chocolate Parade, an indie roguelike action game featuring candy-themed characters, has opened its Steam store page and released an official trailer. Supporting solo play as well as online cooperative play for up to 3 players, the game is priced at around 1,000 yen.
A limited-time in-game collaboration between Fleur Days and The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly is now live in DMM GAMES, running until March 5, 2026, with a repost campaign on official X offering Amazon gift cards.
Dr.STONE Battle Craft is marking its 4.5th anniversary on March 1 with a revival gacha featuring fan-favorite SSR characters and a login bonus campaign offering up to 3,000 free gems.
Pre-registration is now open for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, Netmarble's action-adventure RPG based on HBO's hit series, with exclusive in-game rewards available to players who sign up ahead of the 2026 Asian launch.
New merchandise celebrating NU: Carnival's 4th anniversary, including acrylic stands and card collections, goes on sale at Animate stores and online on April 25, 2026, accompanied by a fair offering free clear card bonuses through May 24.
Poland-based studio MythicOwl's puzzle truck simulator Truckful launches Demo 2.0 at Steam Next Fest, bringing new areas, characters, truck upgrades, and more.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the popular Atelier series has been announced, with Sophie, Ryza, and Yumia set to appear in the game starting February 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES launches a special spring campaign featuring 10% DMMpoint back rewards and play missions offering up to 10,000 yen in prizes across four popular Cygames titles.
The 4th eSports Game Creator Academy 2026 Spring will take place on March 21-22, 2026, at Izumisano Ochi Arena. This hands-on career experience event for elementary and junior high school students offers opportunities to meet professional eSports players, game creators, and influencers.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery featuring original merchandise from The Legend of Heroes Trails to Azure on the Kujico platform. The lottery includes exclusive chibi character illustrations with a colorful paint theme.
The smartphone game app P Sengoku Otome LEGEND BATTLE has launched on the virtual hall app Slot Pachi Spirit, offering players a faithful recreation of the popular pachinko machine featuring dramatic battles between legendary Sengoku maidens.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG Puzzle & Dragons marks its 14th anniversary with a special campaign offering luxurious prizes and in-game rewards for players to share their favorite memories.
The MMORPG Red Stone kicks off its 21st anniversary main festival featuring a limited-time boss rush, special events, and major system improvements.
Netmarble announces a special co-viewing event featuring hololive VTuber Nakiri Ayame on February 26, coinciding with ABEMA's free marathon broadcast of The Seven Deadly Sins TV anime series.
The popular mobile action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE is teaming up with the globally renowned battle royale game Fortnite for a limited-time special collaboration event featuring exclusive character-themed items.
The popular mobile RPG BOKU & DRAGONS launches its 11th anniversary celebration with exclusive gachas, special missions, and generous rewards for players starting February 20, 2026.
Dream Tower and Sleepless Butterfly hosts a special birthday celebration for character Tsubaki Fuyuzumi with limited-time story events and exclusive gacha featuring new character cards with voice lines.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan- kicks off a 5-title joint campaign featuring new collaboration characters and a revival event where players can earn exclusive Memory items through February to March 2026.
The next-generation strategy RPG Last Origin has rolled out a major update featuring new character skins, a Total Force Battle new season, and limited-time sales events.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 21st point event featuring Ice Hockey Yukichi and exclusive rewards through March 2, 2026.
The insect exploration and collection game app Mushi Master! 3 has released a major update featuring renewed exploration mechanics and is hosting a renewal commemoration campaign.
The store pages for the upcoming novel game PATONEKO QUEST Ⅱ are now live on Nintendo eShop, Steam, and DLsite, ahead of its February 26, 2026 release.
Pre-orders have begun for the new Nintendo Switch title Peaceful Fishing Story, a charming fishing slow life game featuring pixel art graphics set to launch on February 26, 2026.
Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the legendary defensive character Radgrid, along with new PvP content and story events in its February 19 update.
The popular pachinko title SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2 is now available to play for free on the 777Real mobile app, bringing classic and modern machines to players anytime, anywhere.
Four commercial facilities around Kobe Municipal Subway Myodani Station join forces to host "SUMAQUEST," an interactive mystery-solving adventure where participants collect four treasures and discover a secret spell. The event runs from February 21 to April 5, 2026.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
The popular 3D dungeon RPG brings back its Blade & Bastard collaboration with fresh content, introducing the new adventurer AINIKKI and an alternative style for Belkanan, running until March 25th, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian kicks off a special event featuring chocolate cafe staff outfits and a cumulative score ranking event starting February 19, 2026.
The mobile RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection introduces a new limited-time event featuring three new holy warrior characters, plus new gachas and challenges running through February 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss officially launches on February 19, 2026, celebrating with generous rewards and an upcoming live stream event.
DMM GAMES launches a collaborative campaign featuring five titles from Creative Team Kumasan, including Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan-, with special events, collaboration characters, and bonus rewards running until March 5th.
The smartphone Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM announces the return of its collaboration with the popular pachinko and slot series Sengoku Otome, running from February 23 to March 15, 2026.
The popular mobile puzzle game based on the hit anime series introduces special Valentine-themed character costumes in a new limited-time gacha event.
Critical Hit Inc. launches pre-registration for MasterGame, a smartphone forum-type community app designed to help returning game players overcome the challenge of confusing game updates and stay engaged through player interaction and direct collaboration with game companies.
MIXI Corporation is launching a new Monster Strike experience store "Monspot in ZeroBase Shibuya" from March 20 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and voice recordings by popular voice actors.
EXNOA LLC and KMS Inc.'s Muv-Luv Girls Garden launches the second half of its Muv-Luv Alternative collaboration event "STRANGERS II" with the addition of SSR character Mikoto Yoroi.
The popular rhythm and adventure game adds a new original song by Namiguru, along with in-game events and new character cards.
The new mobile casual game featuring mini characters of SM Entertainment artists begins official service on February 25, with pre-registration rewards available until February 23.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a new pickup gacha featuring Valentine's-themed characters in their mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
The mobile game Attack on Titan: Brave Order launches the second half of its 4th anniversary celebration, featuring new gacha characters, missions with exclusive costumes, and special boosts for players.
DMM GAMES celebrates Hinamatsuri with Tenshoku Maou, featuring the new character Hinamatsuri Annemarie and a special 500-day anniversary step-up gacha starting February 18th.
The otherworldly life RPG Angelic Link is hosting its 4.5th Anniversary event through March 19th, featuring daily free 10-pull gacha and limited edition characters.
DMM GAMES announces new limited-time characters and a special event for the intercept-style skill battle RPG Ayakashi Rumble!, featuring ★5 Rashaten and ★5 Momo, along with an exclusive equipment event running until February 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives a major update on February 16, 2026, featuring the new one-month event Shinsou no Parallel Messiah - Lamenting Moon Princess, new gacha characters, and character quests.
Starting February 17th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces Valentine-themed characters Claudette and Anastasia in limited-time gachas, along with the "Normal Noble Valentine" event running until March 2nd.
DMM GAMES' Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou features new in-game event Miwaku no Shokora Ranjerii and Valentine Gift Gacha Part3, along with limited-time Valentine Mini Story Sets.
Enish's popular restaurant management game Boku no Restaurant 2 begins a special collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring exclusive limited-time gacha items from February 11 to March 9, 2026.
The popular pachislot title Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 is now available on the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online gaming service 777TOWN.net, bringing classic gameplay and new features to players.
A new mystery adventure game "Dark Auction" becomes available through Game-Maid, a unique service offering Steam activation codes bundled with collectible bromide prints at convenience stores.
Interior decoration event launches with new character Unikko debut! Isekai Kitchen's preserved food-themed event "Save As Preserved Food" is now underway, featuring event-exclusive interior designs and a pickup gacha with new 3-star chef Unikko.
Jump+ Jumble Rush welcomes two new series with limited-time events, introduces new characters, and announces a half-anniversary celebration starting in March 2026.
Morimirai Inc. launches a special NINJA DAY campaign in their smartphone RPG "Juninden - Animal Ninja Battle," featuring quizzes, repost campaigns, and exclusive in-game rewards running through February 28.
The Monster Hunter fan festival scheduled for February 22 will feature live stage events, web streaming, and special content at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The event includes game updates, developer appearances, and the Hunting King Championship finals.
Good Smile Company opens the Steam store for the visual novel game Valkyrie Tune Mechanized Ai and begins shipping the first PLAMATEA plastic models Lisa Caster and Iris Bruckner.
Limited collaboration products featuring SPAM® and exclusive T-shirts are now on sale at Okinawa Hormel's online shop and Lawson Okinawa stores.
CRAVE SAGA marks its 3rd anniversary with a massive celebration featuring up to 200 free gacha pulls with SSR guarantees, a new main story chapter, popularity voting, special packs, and multiple limited-time campaigns running until March 5th.
Hashy-Topin Co., Ltd. launches pre-orders for the new Legends of Akedo Powerstorm series on February 14, 2026. Customers purchasing through the official online store can receive exclusive can badge sets based on order amount, with three bonus tiers available.
The mobile game Browser Sangokushi Ten has introduced a new 5-star character Han Dang in a limited-time gacha event, along with special value packs for players.
The popular mobile action game Datsugoku Gokko launches an exciting collaboration with the beloved otter fairy Chiitan☆, featuring exclusive skins, accessories, and in-game missions running until March 27, 2026.
EXNOA LLC and TECHCROSS have announced the February 19th release date for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG. The game features an early gameplay showcase on Wasyagana TV and a special pre-registration campaign offering rewards for sister titles.
HoYoverse space fantasy RPG Honkai Star Rail has launched Ver.4.0 on February 13th, introducing the new world Planarcadia, limited 5-star character Yao Guang voiced by Kana Hanazawa, and special login rewards including 20 free pulls and a limited 5-star character selection.
GungHo Online Entertainment announces that Ragnarok Online 3, the latest installment in the beloved MMORPG series, will be available in Japan for smartphones and PC.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the Windows/Mac version of Browser Sangokushi Ten on DMM GAMES platform, complete with special campaigns and rewards for players.
Arc System Works has launched preorders for the top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY, featuring a Deluxe Edition release on March 26, 2026, and a Steam early access demo starting February 20.
DMM GAMES has released Fleur Days, a new life support game for women, on February 12th, 2026. Collaboration details with popular titles including A3!, Starry☆Sky, Ikemen Sengoku, and Mugenlou to Nemurenu Chou have been announced.
Orphans Order, the turn-based command battle RPG, launches its 5th anniversary celebration with special campaigns, limited characters, and exclusive bonuses.
The popular mobile strategy game Dr. STONE Battle Craft launches its second revival event, offering players the chance to earn exclusive SSR characters and rewards through February 24.
SEGA's new mobile RPG Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle kicks off its first-ever story event, featuring the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc with exclusive character pickups and special collaboration with the theatrical release.
CyberStep has released the music video for "I'll never say never," the theme song of the novel game 'Houkago .LIVE -Tasogare no Kagami-' performed by the three lead voice actresses.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new character costumes for Samael and Frigg, introduces Eris as a playable character, and updates the Premium Pass with exclusive rewards.
Quiz RPG The World of Mystic Wiz launches its Valentine's Day event St.Valentine 2026 starting February 13, 2026, featuring new characters voiced by popular voice actors including Ruriko Aoki, Kaori Ishihara, Kaori Sadohara, and Saori Ohnishi.
Netmarble has announced the official worldwide launch date for their new open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The game will launch on all platforms on March 24, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Steam versions becoming available earlier on March 17, 2026.
The mobile cooking game Usamaru Kitchen launches a late February limited stage featuring new costumes, including "Oyasumi Maru" and "Safety First!" Themed login bonuses and seasonal ingredients also arrive.
COLOPL Inc. announces a new Valentine's Day-themed event in their smartphone 3D action RPG, featuring idol versions of Iksia, Noah, and Cure with special binaural audio content.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series features special gacha events and a cumulative score ranking event running through mid-February 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss will officially launch on February 19, 2026. To celebrate the release, the game is offering 4x appearance rates for the highest rarity ★3 characters in the pre-registration gacha, plus 5 additional daily gacha pulls.
Marvelous Inc. announces the addition of Main Quest Next Generation Adventure Chapter 8 "Conspiracy of Great Polynea" to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on February 9, 2026, alongside new gacha events and Valentine's Day campaigns.
The popular turn-based RPG Orphans Order celebrates its 5th anniversary with a special livestream event featuring voice actors, original scenario writer Okada Shinichi, and exciting campaign announcements on February 10th.
The mobile game Dr.STONE Battle Craft is hosting a limited-time event where players can collect exclusive items and earn SSR guaranteed tickets by completing event stages featuring Taiju Oki.
A new collaboration between game streamer Hyoutarou and Village Vanguard brings festival-themed merchandise featuring exclusive, original artwork to fans.
Japan Trading Card Center is hosting a limited-time Valentine event where users can win luxury prizes including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with total prizes reaching up to 10 million yen based on community participation.
The globally popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace kicks off a special event featuring new limited 5-star memories, exclusive costumes, and rewards including 10 wish tickets.
UHA Mikakuto launches a limited-edition Ninja Meshi gummy collaboration with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Dark Ties game series, featuring two package designs and Staminan Spark-inspired flavor. Available at Don Quijote and select stores starting February 9, 2026.
The premium package 'Yours-Only Box' for the ASMR-equipped novel game Rica Mode, which sold out in just 15 minutes, is now accepting additional pre-orders starting February 9, 2026.
The multiplayer flag-capture battle game Jelly Troops has launched a major update introducing Spectator Mode and AI Battle features. A digital soundtrack is also now available, with a limited-time 30% discount running on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
ThreeZero's MDLX Zero articulated figure from the Mega Man X series is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 12.5cm tall with 36 points of articulation, the figure includes Zero Buster and Z-Saber accessories.
DMM GAMES announces that their upcoming tower defense game "Jashin Senki Rlyeh Shoujotai -Cthulhu Mythos TD-" has surpassed 100,000 pre-registrations, with the pre-registration gacha reaching 1 million total spins.
Konami Arcade Games announces a collaboration between pop'n music High☆Cheers!! and Ensemble Stars!! Music, featuring songs from Valkyrie, Ra*bits, Switch, and Knights starting February 9th.
The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive Issei Trial event offers members unlimited play of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin from February 6 to February 12, 2026. Save data can be transferred to the full version.
From February 13 to May 6, 2026, Osaka Metro and Monster Hunter collaborate to bring an audio AR quest experience to subway stations across Osaka. Explore the city while completing digital quests featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
DAN's sixth T-shirt collection features designs based on the original 1997 Medabots game packages from Imagineer. The Kabuto and Kuwagata versions will be available for pre-order through February 28.
To celebrate the demo release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launching March 13th, a special campaign is giving away limited-edition gold amiibo figures.
Sammy Networks launches a mobile version of the popular Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 pachislot machine on 777Real, accompanied by TV commercials and a Quo Card campaign.
Square Enix has launched the SQUARE ENIX FEBRUARY SALE, featuring PARANORMASIGHT The Seven Mysteries of Honjo at a coin price, along with major discounts on popular download titles including the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III and CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION.
CRAVE SAGA introduces a new Twelve Saints Raid event featuring Hasanaak ULTRA difficulty, special gacha, limited-time packs, and a collaboration mission with XXL Otokodamashii Nichome.
Disney Pixel RPG launches a special Monsters, Inc. event featuring new characters and campaign rewards running until February 18th.
EXNOA, the operator of DMM GAMES, announces new in-game events for "The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly," including the "New Costume Showcase Event Part 2" story event and two limited-time gachas running through February and March 2025.
G-MODE Corporation releases Flash Motor Karen, a strategic puzzle game featuring fantasy illustrations and a sci-fi storyline, on Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 5th. The game offers over 100 stages with a 10% launch sale.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
Gyutan Sakaba Tanto, known for its all-you-can-eat beef tongue for ¥550, relaunches as an experiential dining venue where guests can enjoy Murder Mystery games while dining and drinking in Kameido.
SAT-BOX Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for the competitive puzzle game 'BLOCLASH' on the Nintendo eShop, featuring refined visuals, deep strategy, and online multiplayer battles.
Party Boxx, the popular party game app, has reached 150,000 total downloads. In response to user demand, a new game pack called 'Minato Ward Pack' has been released in January 2026.
The popular puzzle RPG celebrates Puyo Day 2026 with the first wave of commemorative campaigns, featuring new characters Circus Magicians Arle & Carbuncle and Darkness Issen in a special gacha event.
EXNOA LLC is running a collaboration campaign between Slayers and Millennium War Aigis on DMM GAMES starting after the maintenance on February 5th.
A new occupation-themed skin pack featuring seven detailed HD character designs launches on the Minecraft Marketplace, bringing fresh style to survival gameplay.
SEGA has released a mini album CD featuring six new vocal tracks from Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties on February 4, 2026.
Konami Digital Entertainment launches the 4th anniversary celebration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, featuring login bonuses including an alternate art Royal Finish Dark Magician card, 1,000 gems, and new illustration cards for I:P Mascarena and S:P Little Knight making their OCG debut.
Tenshoku Maou kicks off its Valentine's Day campaign on February 4th, featuring login bonuses with 1,000 Dragon Stones, the new lightning-attribute character Valentine Sera, and a revamped Abyss Coliseum with Ranked Match mode.
EXNOA LLC's DMM GAMES has launched pre-registration for Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD on February 2, featuring battles alongside Vise with tentacles and evil god powers.
Amiami is now offering the Starlight Mug and Starlight Cushion Cover from Final Fantasy XIV. These items recreate the special Starlight Festival mug and feature Gridania art in high-quality gobelin weaving.
Kakao Games has started global pre-registration for "SMiniz," a new casual puzzle game featuring characters inspired by SM Entertainment artists. The game is scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish a comprehensive guidebook for Mario Kart World on April 2, 2026. The 416-page guide features detailed course strategies, collection info, and driving techniques for both competitive play and completionists.
EXNOA LLC announces the addition of new Jewel Princess Emerald Cat's Eye (Shadow Star) to the 3D idle RPG 'Jewel Princess Reincarnation' starting February 1st, 2026. A new Jewel Princess pickup Jewel Tales event is also underway.
From February 3rd, DMM GAMES' Legeclo: Legend Clover launches a collaboration with Marshmallow All the Way Home, featuring limited-edition characters Asaka Ushio and Kasukabe Kanon. The event includes a free 10-pull gacha daily for up to 50 pulls, special collaboration gacha, and a story event Memorable Sweets for Everyone.
The pre-registration gacha for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG by DMM GAMES and TECHCROSS, has surpassed 20 million total spins. Players will receive 20 gacha tickets at service launch, with doubled ★3 character rates and increased House Coin rewards during the ongoing campaign.
HoYoverse launches new character event wishes in Genshin Impact, featuring 5-star Zibai (voiced by Misato Fukuen) and 4-star Illuga (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), along with limited-time events and themed activities through February 24.
Konami Arcade Games launches a collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku in Sound Voltex Nabla and Polaris Chord, introducing new songs by popular Vocaloid producers and exclusive in-game items.
MiraiMira releases a stunning 1/6 scale figure of Marian from Snowbreak: Containment Zone. Pre-orders now open at AmiAmi, with release scheduled for October 2026.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian introduces special gacha featuring Masha and Sayaka in chocolate cafe staff outfits, plus a cumulative score ranking event starting February 3rd.
The popular fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl receives a major update on February 2, 2026, introducing the new event The Divine Tree Shines Brilliantly and new characters.
Five titles from DMM GAMES' Creative Team Kumasan are hosting a joint campaign from February 2nd to February 16th, featuring collaboration events, relay missions, and special rewards.
The popular puzzle game SUMI SUMI Matching Puzzle marks its 8th anniversary with exclusive events, featuring the highest-scoring characters in series history and fan-voted new character campaigns.
DMM GAMES announces a joint campaign for five popular titles from Creative Team Kumasan, featuring new collaboration characters, mini scenarios, and special missions from February 2 to April 20, 2026.
Infold Games has released the Ver2.2 "Chromatic Beings Everbright" major update for the open-world RPG Infinity Nikki on January 30. The hidden wonder realm of Linlang is now open for the first time, featuring new ☆5 set outfits and content themed around "Mahjong" and "Hot Pot."
The mobile game SD Gundam G Generation Eternal is distributing 1,000 diamonds to all players to celebrate the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Special events and pickup gachas are also underway.
The browser game So I'm a Spider, So What? Ruler of the Labyrinth will host a limited-time collaboration event with the anime KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! featuring popular characters.
The latest episode of BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026 reveals exciting updates for BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!, including new gacha banners featuring limited characters, a collaboration with Arknights, and details about the 7th Garupa Cup tournament.
Marvelous Inc. announces a new limited-time event "Birth of the Battle Empress Dark Hera" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, featuring new characters Dark Hera and Bakutoroma Omega. A damage challenge event and new gacha also begin.
HIKE Inc. created illustrations for the Blue Archive music video celebrating the game's 5th anniversary. The music video for "Yearned-for Days" premiered at the live event "Blue Archi Fes! ~Go! Go!! Sensei♪~" and is now available on the official Blue Archive YouTube channel as of January 21st.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - welcomes new artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir with a free ★3 style for all players, plus the limited-time Unhappy Painter event running until February 12th, 2026.
HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced the second collaboration between Dolphin Wave and Atelier Ryza Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, launching on January 30th with new gacha featuring Claudia, scenario events, tournaments, and login bonuses.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT welcomes Byatis and Shamash in stunning new costumes. The update also includes refreshed Premium Pass benefits featuring exclusive skins and memorial illustrations.
LINE Yahoo Corporation announces a new collaboration event between the defense battle game LINE Rangers and the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring exclusive Rangers and special in-game content.
Public voting has started for the Mega Man: Dual Override Boss Character Design Contest. Choose from 20 nominated designs to help select 6 winners, with the top design becoming an in-game boss!
Aeruta, a hybrid action RPG combining dungeon exploration and bakery management, has won the Best Visual Art Award at Taipei Game Show 2026. The game's charming Japanese anime-inspired art style and memorable character designs earned high praise from the judges.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
HoYoverse announces the start of Ver.3.8 Phase 3 for space fantasy RPG Honkai Star Rail, featuring limited 5-star characters Aglaea and Sunday in rerun Event Warps. New in-game events also begin during this phase.
CAPCOM Store announces new Palico merchandise from Monster Hunter Wilds to celebrate Cat Day on February 22nd, featuring mascots, tote bags, stickers, and more.
Bandai Namco Experience announces a special campaign running from February 13 to March 22, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and online crane game service, featuring exclusive prizes and bonuses to celebrate the movie release.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Valentine Present Campaign with chances to win exclusive Snoopy merchandise and in-game items for over 20,000 participants.
The RPG game Detarikiz: Tokubetsu Boueikyoku Taiin no Nichijo introduces new member Minato Moegi. To celebrate, a campaign offering a total of 1000 gems and a 10-pull gacha ticket is underway.
IGG announces that Doomsday Last Survivors has surpassed 100 million player shelters worldwide and launches a special gift code distribution and gold bonus campaign to celebrate this milestone.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of DREAM C CLUB ZERO, new merchandise featuring host girls from the DREAM C CLUB series is being released by Nijigen Cospa, including acrylic keychains and pass cases.
The popular dress-up game Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen!, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, will host a collaboration event with illustrator Aki Akane starting January 27th. Exclusive collaboration set outfits White Moon Skeleton and Black Night Source will be available.
Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.
Ragnarok M Eternal Love kicks off a new seasonal event featuring daily login bonuses, enchantment materials, and Valentine-themed equipment spanning three periods from January 27 to February 28, 2026.
Nippon Columbia will showcase two titles at Nintendo of Taiwan Co., Ltd.'s booth during Taipei Game Show 2026. Visitors can try both Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island! and the upcoming Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG where four time periods intersect, has added new characters Lily and Koharu to its pre-registration gacha. A My House screenshot campaign is also underway with original playmats up for grabs.
New character goods for the classic shooting game series TriggerHeart Exelica are coming in May 2026. The collection includes desk mats, cushion covers, die-cut stickers, and trading can badges.
The arcade game THE IDOLM@STER TOURS announces its 4th major update featuring Ranko Kanzaki from CINDERELLA GIRLS and Mizuki Makabe from MILLION LIVE!, along with new songs, 93 original cards, and special SP Parallel cards.
SEGA announces the release of 12th anniversary merchandise for Puyo Puyo!! Quest, featuring characters from the popularity poll. Pre-orders open today.
Asobiholic Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming release of a demo version for their free-to-play sandbox MMO 'Neden', featuring early access to the Deathmatch Mode.
The mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion celebrates its half-anniversary with special campaigns, new awakened forms, and a major Ver1.5 update featuring refreshed daily content and new PvP modes starting February 5, 2026.
The latest installment of the Himitsu no AiPri arcade game launches on February 5, 2026, featuring new Princess Buzrium Change transformation and special collaboration cards.
G.O.P Inc. has released District 13 Part 5 of the main story in the strategic RPG Last Origin, along with a new mermaid-inspired skin for the battle unit Emily.
Nalkonal LLC announces the official service start date for the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro Futtobi Puzzle no Dan Again on January 28, 2026, with release commemoration campaigns.
Konami Digital Entertainment's PROJECT ZIRCON has begun trial version game development after reaching 20,000 X followers. Participate in game creation via Discord and meet the newly selected official VTuber, Rune Salois.
Popular characters including Natsuki Subaru and Emilia make their debut in the puzzle RPG, featuring special dungeons, exclusive items, and a giveaway campaign for 1,000 players.
The popular Chiikawa smartphone app announces its participation in the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival, featuring a snow sculpture, special in-app campaigns, and exclusive on-site novelties for visitors.
FIVECROSS Corporation has launched a limited-time event in the 3D basketball game Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals featuring the new character Shogo Haizaki (SF).
The second phase of MapleStory's winter update "ASSEMBLE" launches, featuring job revamps for Hayato and Kanna, a new event, and powerful Ascent Skills.
UNCHAIN Inc. announces the official release of Mousou Shojo, a viewer-participation game featuring the THIRD system that allows viewers to directly intervene in live streams, launching on February 8th with free beta access starting today.
Commseed Corporation has released the pachinko machine app P Sengoku Otome 7: The End of Sekigahara on the social game Guri Pachi, making it available to all users for free starting January 22nd at 12:00 PM.
Bushiroad releases The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game Booster Pack Vol.5 Progressing Daily Life and Victory Prayer Decks (5 types) marking the start of the game's 2nd Season with exclusive cards and original artwork.
Wakatsuru Shuzo releases a single cask whiskey featuring Liu Bei design from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake collaboration series, with 292 bottles available.
lf, a Utsunomiya-based company, released the izakaya card game ENTERtei in December 2025. The game features collaboration with 43 sake breweries, wineries, and breweries across Tochigi Prefecture, offering a new way to experience local sake culture through entertainment.
From January 30 to May 11, 2026, SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will host a special collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
DMM Online Crane Game launches original merchandise for SHIGA BEAT CRUISIN' Vol.3 performers SHOW-WA and MATSURI, including exclusive fan events at the live venue.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen kicks off a Setsubun-themed interior event featuring new costume Raui (Setsubun) and limited-edition decorations.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Masterline unveils a stunning 1/4 scale statue of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98. Pre-orders start January 20, with release scheduled for May to August 2027.
DMM GAMES announces a snow campaign for Tenshoku Maou featuring login bonuses totaling 10,900 Dragon Stones, new wind attribute attacker Kazamaki Shigure with consecutive attack skills, and the Dark Series equipment set.
The smartphone puzzle game based on the TV anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a New Year Pickup Gacha featuring characters in festive kimono attire from January 19, 2026.
The popular romance game Bakumatsu Ishin Amakakeru Koi marks its 5th anniversary on January 19, featuring special in-game events, exclusive items, and commemorative campaigns themed around "Weaving an Everlasting Love with You."
PONOS Corporation has launched the new mobile puzzle game Puzzle Harvest! Cat Village for iOS and Android, featuring adorable characters from The Battle Cats.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
SEGA announces the start of the Puyo Puyo series' 35th anniversary "Dairensha!" project, unveiling commemorative key visuals, logos, theme art, and a teaser website with exciting new initiatives planned throughout the year.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a revival ranking event in Dr. STONE Battle Craft, featuring exclusive SSR character rewards and special login bonuses running until January 27th.
The 46th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV will stream on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM, featuring gameplay from the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties and revealing behind-the-scenes stories from Yakuza 5.
PONOS Corporation has launched a limited-time "Beginner Support Campaign" event in the mobile game app The Battle Cats starting January 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
A new fantasy RPG Bug Three Kingdoms launched on January 14th for iOS and Android, featuring Three Kingdoms warlords reimagined as adorable insects. Players can enjoy up to 3,000 consecutive gacha pulls and exclusive Japanese launch rewards.
MIXI announces the second collaboration between TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Monster Strike, starting January 17, 2026. New character pairs including Frieren & Himmel, Frieren & Fern, and Fern & Stark join the limited-time gacha, with collaboration quests featuring Viabel, Übel, Denken, and more.
The popular Kamen Rider arcade card game continues its success with the third volume of its comprehensive card encyclopedia, featuring over 400 cards including the latest Kamen Rider Zetts designs, released January 16, 2026.
KAMIHIME PROJECT announces new costume releases for Djehuty and Proserpina, alongside a special New Year campaign featuring daily roulette gacha with up to 100 free draws.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
The new co-op event Everyone's Secret Exploration Wind-Scented Flower is now available in Monster Hunter Puzzles Felyne Isles for iOS and Android. Players can explore secret locations with friends using pickaxes earned from quest clears.
A new Monster Strike event featuring survival battles, stage performances, and interactive challenges will be held at ATC Hall on February 11, 2026.
Ragnarok Online kicks off a special campaign where players can get Ultimate Refining Tickets and bonus items by purchasing from the Ragnarok Net Store.
Netmarble released a major update for Solo Leveling: ARISE on January 15th, introducing new SSR hunter Cyan Hararut (Igris), new story content, and a fresh PvP event.
The popular pachislot machine Smart Pachislot BAKEMONOGATARI arrives on PC gaming platform 777TOWN.net, recreating the series' unique gameplay and evolved Happy Time system.
Bushiroad announces details for Card Game Festival 2026, taking place May 3-4, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring major TCG exhibitors and live performances.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen launches a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 Buna (Adventurer) with increased appearance rates, running from January 14 to 27.
The popular social game Mysterious Forest Bakery marks its 15th anniversary on the GREE platform with a special memorial event featuring limited-edition Galaxy recipes and exclusive anniversary bonuses.
Konami Digital Entertainment announces a new mobile game in the Pawapuro series, set in a fantasy world of swords and magic. Pre-registration is now available for the spring 2026 release.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."
The puzzle game Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ launches its winter update featuring SNOW MIKU SKYTOWN-themed paid DLC and special costumes, along with free updates including new puzzles and an assist-free challenge mode.
Colopl announces the Half-Anniversary event "ZERO:PROLOGUE" for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, featuring new playable characters and special campaigns running through February 13, 2026.
IGNITION M has released its latest mobile game "Animal Mafia," a chaotic survivor action RPG featuring adorable animals in wild combat, now available worldwide on iOS and Android platforms.
Marvelous Inc. announces the full release of main quest Chapter 22 in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, introducing new characters and limited-time events.
Bridge Corporation's online lottery service Kujitomo will begin selling Evil Prince and the Puppet original goods starting January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM, featuring 32 exclusive items including A4 memorial art and mugs.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation announces the second revival collaboration event with Girls Symphony Ec, featuring new styles, pickup gacha, and exclusive event rewards. The event runs from January 13th to January 24th, 2026.
Altplus Co., Ltd. announces the addition of new awakened form character Miryam to their mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion, along with a new awakened form event starting January 8 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
The popular Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM brings back its collaboration with TV anime HIGH CARD, featuring returning and new character costumes, plus exclusive in-game items.
KONAMI Arcade Games announces a collaboration between their arcade card game Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE 2 and the popular anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End, starting January 15, 2026.
PONOS Corporation has launched the limited-time 2026 New Year Gacha in The Battle Cats, featuring representative characters from various gacha series along with numerous secret characters.
Station Memories! and Station Memo! Our Rails original goods will be available for limited-time sale at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Tokyo Character Street from January 30 to February 12, 2026.
SEGA has released the third paid DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds featuring PAC-MAN characters, a collaboration course, and an in-game festival event starting January 9.
NC Japan announces two special New Year events for The Tower of AION starting January 7, 2026, featuring special missions and monster hunting campaigns with valuable rewards.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations and GraffArt with a Cat Day theme will be available from February 21, 2026 at eeo Store Ikebukuro. Online orders start January 7, 2026.
The popular smartphone game app Break My Case is teaming up with ZOZOTOWN for an exclusive collaboration. Limited-edition collaboration items will be available for pre-order exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting January 9th, and an in-app event featuring original story content will run from January 9th to 25th.
Square Enix has announced the release of new Dragon Quest merchandise perfect for Valentine's Day. The lineup includes 6 items featuring adorable Slime chocolates in drawstring bags and gift tins, plus popular Slime Sablé keychains.
FamilyMart will release the second edition of the Minecraft-themed Furyu Kuji lottery on January 17th, featuring 12 types of plush mascots with attachable belts, making them perfect companions for bags and backpacks.
The long-awaited 1/7 scale figure of Mast, the Nikke who dreams of the sea from GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, is now available for pre-order with an exclusive A2 clear poster at AmiAmi.
Eiko Corporation announces the third series of HOSEIROMAN plush toys featuring Granblue Fantasy characters Sis and Nehan, available for pre-order on their official e-commerce site Eikoretto through February 15, 2026.
HoYoverse's space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail kicks off Ver.3.8 Phase 2 today with the return of limited 5-star characters Fugue and Lingsha in revival warp events, plus new in-game events for players to enjoy.
Mobile Factory announces the opening of Station Memories! Official Web Shop, offering better value on in-game currency purchases with bonus items starting January 21, 2026.
Colopl has launched the "White Cat New Year's Dream Fair 2026" featuring exclusive merchandise with original festive illustrations from the popular mobile action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the 2025 Boss Challenge "Holy Demonic Festival" event in the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection. New characters Super Zeus and Yamato Bakushin are now available through special gacha events.
A large-scale Identity V collaboration campaign will be held at 40 bathing facilities across Japan from January 23 to February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited novelties.
ZLONGAME announced a collaboration between the popular simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile and the hit TV anime Fairy Tail, featuring iconic characters Natsu, Lucy, and Erza in exclusive collaboration events.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, launches its New Year event featuring a new SSR Chiyuru Tsukigase character with special costume and abilities.
NetEase Games and ZhuRong Studio have announced the release of the New Year version update for the open-world MMORPG Sword of Justice, starting January 1, 2026.
EGGRYPTO, a popular NFT game developed by Kyuzan and GameWith, is hosting various exciting campaigns from December 26, 2025, including free 5-star guaranteed gacha, new monster releases, and special events.
Cygames launches a nostalgic new commercial for Uma Musume featuring free-spirited characters racing along coastal roads with Mt. Fuji in view, recreating the iconic opening of The Unfettered Shogun II.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
Bauhutte's gaming furniture brand has expanded its Winter Gaming Fortress Sale to include the latest DAMEGI wearable blanket series and other warm gaming furniture at special prices.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched the "Lucky Lottery Campaign" where players can win prizes including up to 54,900 Holy Stones, along with luxurious New Year campaigns offering up to 228 free gacha pulls in their shooting game app Gothic wa Mahou Otome ~Sassato Keiyaku Shinasai!~.
The official game app for Strawberry Prince, Sutopuri With!!, announces a second limited-time collaboration event with Sanrio Characters featuring special gachas, login bonuses, and original story content.
The Capcom Creation exhibition showcasing the game creator's craftsmanship from its origins to cutting-edge technology is now open at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Yaesu Central Exit. Following successful runs in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Tokyo venue features new additions including over 200 rough sketch displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed cafe collaborations.
The latest smartphone game based on the popular delinquent manga series Crows and Worst has officially launched, featuring character training simulation gameplay and cross-generation team battles.
The 40th anniversary commemorative collection for Valkyrie no Bōken includes comprehensive series documentation, a 4-disc soundtrack, and exclusive original artwork by Hiroshi Fuji. Pre-orders close on January 13 (Tuesday) at 11:59 PM.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series launches a special Santa-themed pickup gacha featuring seven characters in festive costumes, along with a countdown login bonus campaign offering tickets for the 2025 All-Stars gacha.
KONAMI releases Combine Me!, a mobile block puzzle game featuring action and logic modes, 700+ puzzles, and collectible pixel art characters. Free-to-play with in-app purchases on iOS and Android.
The visual novel game KANADE is celebrating its Nintendo Switch download release with a 20% off sale until January 31, 2026. The PC package version has also launched, with limited special editions featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus content.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
The second edition of SEGA Lucky Draw Online celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Like a Dragon" is now available, featuring fashion items inspired by the series including iconic shirts, sarashi neck warmers, and various daily accessories.
Maecy's popular 2013 pachislot machine Slot Puella Magi Madoka Magica launches on the SloPachi Spirit virtual hall app, featuring faithful recreation of the original machine with virtual hall exclusive features.
RAGE, Japan's largest esports event brand, will broadcast the official Apex Legends tournament Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship in Japanese starting January 15, 2026. The tournament will be held at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with 11 corporate sponsors supporting the broadcast.
A new 1/7 scale figure of Daydream Bunny Morphea from the popular mobile game BrownDust2 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, scheduled for release in October 2026.
GiGO POKER Shinjuku and Roppongi host the second collaboration event with the battle royale online poker game Poker Chase, featuring exclusive tournaments, original merchandise, and a special offline event weekend.
The first official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has opened its app store pages and launched pre-registration. A campaign offering prizes up to 10,000 yen is also underway
Ragnarok Online launches its New Year 2026 event "Climb On!! Amatsu Progressive Shrine Visit" starting January 1st at Amatsu's Kouzan Mountain. Players can exchange items with the Year of the Horse deity, enjoy seasonal foods like mochi and ozouni, and participate in the New Year's Eve Mochi Pounding event.
A comprehensive visual collection for Sora no Kiseki the 1st is set to release on February 10, 2026, featuring package artwork, character designs, and complete Active Voice transcripts. An exclusive ebten edition with special bonuses will also be available.
DMM GAMES announces a major update for the fantasy RPG 'FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL' on December 22, featuring a new event 'Race Through the Sky for the New Year' with new characters Suzuna (New Year) and Hakobera (New Year).
A new leisure sheet featuring the East and West Japan maps from Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru is now available. The double-sided design measures 1030mm × 1456mm, perfect for families and friends to enjoy while playing the game and discovering their local stations.
SNK Corporation announces a massive 67% OFF Winter Sale on FATAL FURY City of the Wolves SPECIAL EDITION across all platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The sale offers the game with Season Pass 1 featuring guest fighters Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter series at just 2,613 yen until early January 2026.
Nippon Columbia has released the latest installment in the Sumikko Communication game series for Nintendo Switch, where players can build and develop their own island with beloved Sumikko characters.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 game Poco a Pokémon are now available at GEO stores with an exclusive Acrylic Diorama featuring Ditto in human form alongside Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
Enish announces the launch of the "Harvest Festival Second Half Gacha" featuring Twilight Hour versions of Mikasa Ackerman and Louise in the Attack on Titan Brave Order mobile game, running from October 30 to November 18, 2025.
Konami Arcade Games has announced the development of a card action arcade game based on the popular anime series Demon Slayer. The game will be showcased at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025 in November.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
A major trading card game festival featuring ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and other popular TCG titles will take place across multiple venues in Tokyo's Ariake district from March 20-22, 2026.
GAAAT's first PAC-MAN art exhibition in Kyoto opens October 15th at Gallery An, featuring exclusive artworks blending the iconic game character with Japanese cultural elements.
Bathclin's "Nihon no Meiyu" (Japan's Famous Hot Springs) bath additive series launches a special collaboration with the beloved board game "Momotaro Dentetsu," featuring six famous hot spring locations from the game.
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched a special collaboration between the eFootball™ series and Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, featuring exclusive Neymar items and special campaign events running from September 25 to October 23, 2025.
Four new officially licensed Pokémon accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale nationwide starting October 16, 2025. The collection includes protective cases and card storage solutions featuring beloved Pokémon designs.
The highly anticipated Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra goes live on September 10th across multiple platforms including App Store, Google Play, PlayStation 5/4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Players can now enjoy cross-platform gameplay and save synchronization across different devices.
The Ghost Party version of the HORIPAD TURBO for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is now available, featuring a delightful party design with Gengar and Mimikyu and new features for enhanced gaming.
The popular "Nessie Cafe," featuring Apex Legends themes, returns to Tokyo's Ikebukuro with new "Cosplay Nessie" concept from October 3-26, 2025.
A unique burger shop inspired by Nintendo's "question mark blocks" has opened at Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, offering over 270,000 possible burger combinations with Japanese local ingredients.
AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025, Japan's premier arcade game festival, will return to Tokyo Big Sight on November 15, 2025. Experience the latest arcade games, crane games, and interactive attractions all in one place.
Popular battle royale game "Knives Out" announces a special collaboration with anime "KonoSuba" featuring exclusive character skins, special items, and campaign events from August 31 to September 20, 2025.