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Nirvana and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl says Kurt Cobain would've loved this new anime about gay girlsThe yuri manga "The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy At All" is receiving an anime adaptation set for January 2027, announced by Crunchyroll at Anime Expo. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana believes the late Kurt Cobain would have appreciated the series, which features Nirvana's song "Breed" as its opening theme and explores a relationship between two high school girls with a shared love for Western rock music.
Surprise Solo Leveling movie is a "continuation" of the series as anime's cinema takeover continuesA new Solo Leveling movie, titled 'Beyond the System,' has been announced as a continuation of the anime series, following its second season. The film is set to adapt the Double Dungeon arc from the original manhwa. This announcement comes as anime films like Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man achieve significant box office success.
A Solo Leveling anime film is in development — MP3s & NPCsA feature film titled Solo Leveling: Beyond the System is in development, announced at Anime Expo. The film continues the story of the popular anime series, with animation by A-1 Pictures and co-production by Aniplex, D&C Media, and Crunchyroll. Further details are expected soon.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I comes to Crunchyroll in July — MP3s & NPCsDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I will be available on Crunchyroll starting July 28, featuring both subbed and dubbed versions. The film, which continues the story of Tanjiro Kamado's battle against demons, will also be available for purchase on various digital platforms. The announcement was made at Anime Expo.
Resident Evil Survival Unit And Monster Hunter Team Up For JulyResident Evil Survival Unit is collaborating with Monster Hunter for a month-long event from July 2nd to July 29th. The event introduces a new co-operative game mode where players can battle iconic Monster Hunter beasts like Rathalos and Yian Kut-Ku, and earn exclusive in-game rewards. Additionally, some familiar heroes from the Monster Hunter series will join the Resident Evil Survival Unit roster for free during the event.
Face Monster Hunter’s Iconic Monsters In Resident Evil Survival UnitMonster Hunter monsters, including Yian Kut-Ku and Rathalos, will be featured in a limited-time collaboration event within the mobile game Resident Evil Survival Unit starting July 2nd. Players can hunt these iconic beasts, recruit Monster Hunter heroes, and collect meat from kills to grill for exclusive rewards like cosmetic skins. The event is available for free on Android and iOS and concludes on July 29th.- Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Heats Up with Free New Outfits, Emotes, 30% SaleThe firefighting social deduction game OCTOPinbs has received a free COSTUME3 DLC update, adding new outfits and emotes. Co-developers tri-Ace and Lasengle Inc., with publisher Aniplex, have also announced a 30% discount on the game via Steam as part of the Summer Sale. Community play sessions with developers are scheduled for late June.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle's streaming release date might have just been leaked – and it's soonA potential streaming release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has been leaked by Amazon Canada, suggesting it will arrive on Crunchyroll on July 29, 2026. This date aligns with the home entertainment release in Japan and follows the movie's theatrical run which began in July 2025. The film is the first part of a trilogy concluding the Demon Saga.- Resident Evil Survival Unit Announces Collaboration Event with CAPCOM’s Monster Hunter SeriesAniplex Inc. announced a limited-time collaboration event between the mobile strategy game Resident Evil Survival Unit and CAPCOM's Monster Hunter series, set to begin on July 2, 2026. The event will introduce Monster Hunter-inspired elements into Resident Evil Survival Unit, offering players exclusive in-game events and rewards. A teaser trailer for the collaboration is now available.
Nintendo Switch 2 edition announced for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 has been announced for release in Japan on October 29, 2026. An upgrade pack will be available for existing Nintendo Switch owners, and a physical edition will bundle the game with the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass DLC. The game features over 40 characters and new gameplay elements in its Story and VS modes.
Bitsummit 2026 showed Japanese indies pursuing a new multimedia model, backed by major entertainment firms | OpinionMajor Japanese entertainment companies like TOEI, Shueisha, and Aniplex are increasingly investing in independent games to cultivate new intellectual property for multimedia expansion. Events like Bitsummit showcase this shift, where indie developers are supported by established firms seeking global IP potential beyond traditional media. This strategy aims to leverage Japan's cultural soft power and create revenue streams across games, anime, merchandise, and more.- Fight Fire with Flair: Social Deduction Game OCTOPinbs Gets Fresh Gear, Skins, Emotes in New DLCThe social deduction game OCTOPinbs has received a free DLC update called COSTUME2, adding new skins, emotes, and gear for PC players on Steam. Developed by tri-Ace and Lasengle Inc., and published by Aniplex, the game challenges players to extinguish fires while identifying saboteurs among them.
New Witch on the Holy Night Movie Character Art RevealedType-Moon, Ufotable, and Aniplex revealed new character art for the Witch on the Holy Night movie at the 2026 Machi Asobi event. The presentation showcased Aoko (voiced by Haruka Tomatsu), Soujyuro (voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi), and Alice (voiced by Kana Hanazawa). The movie, which has been in production for over four years, is set to be released in Japanese theaters in 2026.
Sly Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Launches on PC todayThe social deduction game OCTOPinbs, developed by tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc., and published by Aniplex, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features a firefighting theme where players must identify hidden Squid Artists among Octopus firefighters. A launch discount is available for two weeks, and DLC costume packs are also released.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced for Early 2027 ReleaseAniplex announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, a new 2D fighting game set to release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. This updated version of Melty Blood: Type Lumina will feature refined mechanics, new characters, and a story by Kinoko Nasu.- New Entry in MELTY BLOOD Series: MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Set for Early 2027 ReleaseAniplex announced at EVO Japan 2026 that MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, an updated version of MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, will be released in early 2027. The 2D fighter will feature refined battle mechanics, new characters, and a new story by Kinoko Nasu. It is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam.
Sony's ANIPLEX Announces PS5, PS4 Re-Release of Melty Blood: Type Lumina for 2027Sony subsidiary ANIPLEX has announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, an updated re-release of the 2021 fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina. Developed by French-Bread, the updated version will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2027, featuring refined battle mechanics and new characters.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchAniplex and French-Bread have announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, a new entry in the Melty Blood fighting game series, for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is slated for an early 2027 release and will feature refined battle mechanics and new characters.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"Developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned early 2027 release. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser trailer, with further details on refined battle mechanics and new characters promised for the future.- Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina announced for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PCPublisher Aniplex and developer French-Bread have announced the fighting game Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.