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Junji Ito Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame

Legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito has been inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 on the 25th of July. With over 10 million books sold worldwide, Ito is one of the best-known mangaka of today and a top-known name in the world of horror.

Ellyn Sweetman • July 29

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Zombie Land Saga Movie Unveils New Visual and Trailer

A new visual and trailer for ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise movie have been released. The highly anticipated continuation of the original anime series announced an October 24 release date across Japan.

Jodie Parkinson • July 28

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Bandai Opens Closed Beta Test Applications for Digimon Alysion Mobile Game

Bandai Card Games has announced the official opening of applications for its closed beta test of Digimon Alysion.

Alysha Parkinson • July 28

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Medalist Season 2 Unveils Teaser Trailer, January 2026 Release Date

The previously announced Medalist Season 2 revealed a new trailer and a teaser visual. The sequel is slated to premiere in January 2026.

Tamara Lazic • July 28

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Vinland Saga Manga Finishes 20-Year Run

The historical Viking drama has ended serialization after twenty years, over 7 million sales, and two seasons of anime.

Brett Michael Orr • July 28

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Fate/Samurai Remnant Manga Begins Serialization

The manga adaptation of Koei Tecmo's 2023 action-RPG will begin serialization on July 28 on the Type-Moon Comic Ace website.

Brett Michael Orr • July 28

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Gundam Brings New Announcements at SDCC

Gundam revealed new announcements regarding three series from the franchise at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. presented the information during the panel event "GUNDAM Showcase – Featuring 30 Years of Gundam Wing."

Tamara Lazic • July 26

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Sanrio Announces New Summer Festival Line

Sanrio has announced a new collection of merchandise themed around the traditional Japanese summer festival, Natsu Matsuri.

Alysha Parkinson • July 26

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Kaiju No. 8 Game Surpasses 500,000 Pre-Registrations, Unveils Gen's Character Trailer

KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME has officially surpassed 500,000 pre-registrations, unlocking the "Aiming for Greater Heights" Mina Ashiro 4-star character as a reward for players at launch.

Alysha Parkinson • July 25

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Merchandise and Menu Revealed for Racing Miku 2025 Collaboration Café

A collaboration café in Harajuku has been announced for Racing Miku 2025, featuring themed food and exclusive merchandise.

Alysha Parkinson • July 25

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Yurinan Reveals Collaboration with Hatsune Miku

Who doesn't love sweets? The popular dorayaki café Yurinan is teaming up with the virtual idol and her friends for a delicious collaboration!

Alysha Parkinson • July 25

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ASUS Expands Hatsune Miku PC Collaboration

ASUS has expanded their collection of Hatsune Miku-themed products under their ROG brand.

Jodie Parkinson • July 25

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Six New Project Sekai Figures Hit Arcades Across Japan

New prize figures based on the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage have been announced and released into SEGA Arcades across Japan.

Jodie Parkinson • July 25

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VShojo Closes; CEO Admits to Spending Charity Funds

Agency to cease operations after a troubled week of allegations and claims of "predatory" contracts.

Brett Michael Orr • July 25

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VShojo Officially Loses All Talent; Ironmouse Reaches Over $1 Million Donations

All Japanese talent has departed VShojo, following the mass exodus of English VTubers on July 22. The embattled agency has shuttered its online store, but has yet to make an official statement.

Brett Michael Orr • July 24

Junji Ito Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame

Zombie Land Saga Movie Unveils New Visual and Trailer

Bandai Opens Closed Beta Test Applications for Digimon Alysion Mobile Game

Medalist Season 2 Unveils Teaser Trailer, January 2026 Release Date

Vinland Saga Manga Finishes 20-Year Run

Fate/Samurai Remnant Manga Begins Serialization

Gundam Brings New Announcements at SDCC

Sanrio Announces New Summer Festival Line

Kaiju No. 8 Game Surpasses 500,000 Pre-Registrations, Unveils Gen's Character Trailer

Merchandise and Menu Revealed for Racing Miku 2025 Collaboration Café

Yurinan Reveals Collaboration with Hatsune Miku

ASUS Expands Hatsune Miku PC Collaboration

Six New Project Sekai Figures Hit Arcades Across Japan

VShojo Closes; CEO Admits to Spending Charity Funds

VShojo Officially Loses All Talent; Ironmouse Reaches Over $1 Million Donations

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