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Azuki gives its anime arm its own home with a low-key studio.azuki launch
Azuki has launched a dedicated online presence for its anime studio, studio.azuki, and its associated social media account. This move formalizes the studio's operations, which began as a joint venture with Tokyo-based COMISMA Inc. and Xenotoon Inc. in July 2025, and includes a strategic partnership with Westbrook Inc.
Review | The Married Woman Nextdoor (PC)
The Married Woman Nextdoor, a PC game featuring anime aesthetics, aims to capture player interest with its character Ayano. The game is presented with a focus on visual appeal.
Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
Anime Expo celebrated its 35th anniversary in Los Angeles with a record-breaking attendance of over 422,000 fans. The event featured premieres, including the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, and showcased exhibitors like Toho International. The next Anime Expo is scheduled for July 2-5, 2027.
My favorite new anime is a rare, not-isekai fantasy about a dragon raised by cats
The Cat and the Dragon is a highly-rated new anime series from Studio OLM that subverts typical fantasy tropes by focusing on a magical cat raising a dragon. Despite some litRPG elements, it avoids the common isekai power fantasy, offering a compelling narrative with strong worldbuilding and character development.
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store
The cult classic PlayStation 1 mecha shoot 'em up, Geppy-X, has received an HD remaster and is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Originally released in Japan in 1999, this marks the game's first release in the West. The remaster features enhanced HD visuals, upscaling techniques, and restored 24fps animation, with a launch price of $39.99, discounted for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X' Launch Trailer Reveals the Game's Mid-Season Transformation!
Bliss Brain has released the launch trailer for 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, showcasing the mid-game transformation into Geppy-XX and the introduction of a new heroine. The trailer also features the upgraded opening sequence and fully restored HD anime movies. The game, a remastered edition of a cult PlayStation title, is set to release on July 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
RIDER Girl Dokidoki Romance RPG - Chasing Kaleidorider Playtest is Officially Live!
Tencent's Fizzglee Studio has launched the latest playtest for their new Romance RPG, Chasing Kaleidorider. The playtest features a cast of anime-style characters, new gameplay mechanics, and multiple story chapters. Global pre-registrations are also open on the official website.
Sony-Owned Crunchyroll Is Now Kneecapping Physical Anime Sales
Sony-owned Crunchyroll is significantly scaling back its physical anime sales, transitioning its online store to focus on collectibles and limited-release products exclusively for higher-tier subscribers. This move, which follows the acquisition and integration of The Right Stuf International, has angered fans who relied on the service for physical discs of anime and other media. The decision is seen by some as a continuation of Sony's perceived hostility towards physical media, similar to its plans for PlayStation game discs.
Anime MMO Nostale drops its Guardians of Dimensions patch with four new specialists
The anime MMO Nostale has released its Act 10.2: Guardians of Dimensions update, introducing four new player specialists: Archilles for Swordsmen, Admiral Yi for Archers, Merlin for Mages, and Thor for Martial Artists. The patch also includes 50 new quests, a 15-player raid, and a summer event featuring Captain Pete O'Peng.
Dear Magical Girls combines a tale of burnout with a tactical defence puzzle in which you shape and reshape a field of sorcery
Dear Magical Girls is a tactical defense puzzle game from GIGABlock Studio that combines a story of burnout with a unique gameplay mechanic where players reshape a field of sorcery. The game features Arin, a magical girl tasked with defending city mana stones against otherworldly beasts, and will be released on July 31st. Between battles, players can explore Arin's burnout and uncover mysteries surrounding mana and magical girls.
Anime "Skeleton Knight in Another World" Season 2 airs from July 2026! Pre-registration for the isekai adventure RPG "SKULL BRAVE" now open
The TV anime "Skeleton Knight in Another World" will premiere its second season in July 2026. Alongside this announcement, CTW has opened pre-registration for the "Skeleton Knight in Another World SKULL BRAVE" idle isekai adventure RPG, a game spin-off based on the popular light novel series.
Gamigo is bringing 20-year-old anime MMORPG Fiesta Online to console and we’re here for it
Publisher Gamigo has announced plans to bring the 20-year-old anime MMORPG Fiesta Online to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. The game, which originally launched in Korea in 2006, will allow console players to create heroes, complete quests, battle monsters, and join guilds in the world of Isya. A specific launch date has not yet been revealed, but Gamigo plans to showcase the game at Gamescom.
Smilegate Connects With North American Fans Through MIRESI and CZN Booths at Anime Expo 2026
Smilegate successfully showcased its upcoming games, Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) and MIRESI: Invisible Future (MIRESI), at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. The playable demo for MIRESI drew significant attention with long wait times, and its merchandise was highly sought after. CZN also saw strong engagement through its card collection event and a special panel revealing new season details.
Fiesta Online Is Finally Heading To Xbox, PlayStation And Nintendo Consoles
Fiesta Online, a free-to-play anime MMORPG originally launched on PC in 2008, is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo consoles. Publisher gamigo announced the upcoming release, which will feature six distinct character classes and cooperative multiplayer activities like Kingdom Quests. A release date has not yet been announced, but the game will remain free-to-play on PC.
Fiesta Online Is Coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Platforms
Publisher gamigo announced that the anime MMORPG Fiesta Online is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Players can choose from six character classes and participate in group quests for up to 20 players. This move aims to introduce the game to a new audience on consoles.
Anime MMORPG Fiesta Online announced for Nintendo Switch
Gamigo has announced that the anime MMORPG Fiesta Online will be released on the Nintendo Switch, though a specific release window has not yet been provided. The game will allow players to choose from six character classes, complete quests, battle monsters, and participate in group activities like Kingdom Quests for up to 20 players. Senior producer manager Michael Ha Cheng stated that bringing the game to consoles aims to introduce the world of Isya to a new audience.
37 years after the original manga, Prime Video's new Ghost in the Shell anime might be the perfect adaptation of a…
Prime Video's new Ghost in the Shell anime, produced by Studio Saru, is discussed as a potentially perfect adaptation of the original manga. This new series leans into the humor and lighthearted tone of Masamune Shirow's work, a departure from the more philosophical and somber tone of previous adaptations like Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film.
Echoes of Aincrad release date and launch times
Bandai Namco's Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad will launch on July 9th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The PC version releases at 3 pm PDT globally, with console launch times also detailed across various timezones. The game is priced at $70 for the base edition, with a deluxe edition including future DLC available for an additional $20.
BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 | Macross: Do You Remember Love?
The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? was featured in the Anime Room at the BayCon 42 and Westercon 78 convention. This event highlights the presence of anime content at gaming and fan conventions.
L.A. Comic Con to bring K-Pop Demon Hunters cast, early-bird tickets on sale now — MP3s & NPCs
L.A. Comic Con announced that the voice cast of Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters will appear at the 2026 convention. Early-bird tickets are now on sale for the event, which will take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This announcement marks 15 years of the convention, with organizers listening to fan requests for the popular property.
