『サーガ&シーカー』, a character-creation role-playing game powered by the latest AI that feels like turning “TRPG” and “なりチャ” into a digital game, is holding an all-time-low sale at 50% off!
【Harajuku launch】From “carrying your favorite” to “living with your favorite”: the evolved digital can badge “Can-Badge Mag,” featuring a magnetic function, makes its debut
Back by popular demand! To celebrate August 5 “ぱりんこ Day” and August 10 “雪の宿 Day,” a variety of official character merchandise will be available online for a limited time
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Sales are approximately 1.4 times higher
The number of orders also rose by approximately 1.5 times
[Free seminar on 8/12 (Wed)] RUNTEQ representative 菊本久寿 gives a live demonstration. How to get started with in-house production, turning outsourcing that costs hundreds of thousands of yen into a few hours of work in-house
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Up to 80% of tuition fees (maximum benefit: 525,600 yen) will be provided as a subsidy
A collaboration between powerhouse band Electric Callboy, known for thrilling crowds at one of the world’s largest rock and metal festivals, and FEELCYCLE
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A special limited-time program is scheduled to be offered at all FEELCYCLE locations starting August 22, 2026
A track featured on the latest album “TANZNEID,” set for simultaneous worldwide release on August 7
[Moomin] Little My’s much-anticipated new design is here! Add a subtle touch of style to your everyday outfits with an adult-friendly, cute shoulder bag featuring original polka-dot prints and delicate embroidery—perfect for summer outings.
本間律子 × Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata | What goes into live production that delivers the best music to audiences
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Has worked with more than 120 artists
Founded “OIKOS MUSIC” in 2022 to support young artists
In 2024, launched the artist project “cross-dominance by Ryo'LEFTY'Miyata,” bringing together artists across nationalities, genres, genders and generations to share music with the world
Bringing you the latest GGGP2026 news! Program sponsorship for “SANKYO presents Gundam eSports GGGP2026: Special Program Ahead of the Japan Championship”
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First broadcast: August 8, 2026, 12:00–12:30
The main competition is scheduled to be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on August 22, 2026
A VTuber career-experience classroom and a DIY corner for fan merchandise come together at the “Yokote Entertainment Creators Festival (Summer),” taking place in Yokote City on August 15
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Event date and time: August 15, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Admission: ¥500 (includes tax, equipment rental and original print production)
Original「ゆきんこキズナ 雪だるまver.」フェルトワッペン作成 1,000円(税込)
Make an original button badge: ¥500 (tax included)
[Reservations open today] The series has surpassed 14 million copies in total! The latest volumes of highly anticipated titles, including “本好きの下剋上,” “水属性の魔法使い” and “乙女ゲームのヒロインで最強サバイバル,” are set for release in the October lineup!
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The series has surpassed 14 million copies in total
The series has surpassed 1.4 million copies in total
The series has surpassed 900,000 copies in total
The series has surpassed 1.2 million copies in total
Nobuyuki Sakuma’s first “cue-card calendar” is here. Preorders open for a new-concept calendar that turns the TV industry’s cue-card culture into a product
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Cumulative circulation has surpassed 2.9 million copies (including digital editions)
Cumulative circulation has surpassed 2.1 million copies (including digital editions)
A fan-favorite goldfish with an “irresistibly cute shape”! Adorable round ping-pong pearl plush toy makes its debut! In celebration of the launch, the in-venue “Pearl Scale” exhibit is expanding!
The symphonic live show that thrilled the world comes to Japan for the first time! Awich’s signature songs are reborn with an orchestra | Red Bull Symphonic
TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War -Kashin-tan-” broadcast celebration collaboration café at 洒落CAFE: original merchandise and collaboration menu items arrive!
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The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation
More than 360 episodes have been produced
There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
Founded in Kurume, Fukuoka, in 2022
浜佐園, a long-established tea company with 160 years of history
Merchandise lineup revealed for the collaboration café “Sho-Comi Festival at 洒落CAFE,” based on the popular girls’ manga magazine! A face-in-hole standee for “Imo Kenpi Brings Love” also makes an appearance!
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Event period: Friday, August 7, 2026
Business hours: 11:00–21:00
※Each customer may purchase up to 3 of each item.
For the “Sho-Comi Festival Random Acrylic Keychain” only, each customer may purchase up to 8.
Pixie Dust Technologies cuts the workload from photography to report creation by up to 80% by streamlining rebar inspection work with Nishimatsu Construction
[Emergency aid] Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, Mobacolle begins recruiting companies to hold a “charity auction for reconstruction support”
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330 yen per month
Google Play and iTunes payments cost 360 yen per month
CyberStep Holdings will launch the website for its social contribution program, “Smile Step Project,” on Friday, July 17, 2026. Marking its 25th anniversary, the company will promote social contribution activities that support everyone taking on a challenge.
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25th anniversary
July 17, 2026
Nearby elementary and junior high school students (20 people)
Children who use the Koshira Community Center (20 people)
Children who use the Nakamachi Higashi After-School Care Center (20 people × 2 sessions)
New attractions including AR musical fireworks and MR experiences announced for “Hatsune Miku Night Sky Program 2026”; various tickets go on sale August 5
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Special “XREAL” experience, limited to the first 200 people
[FCE] Sales begin for the 2027 edition of “Foresight,” a business planner for elementary, junior high and high school students used at approximately 1,200 schools nationwide
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Cumulatively used by more than 2.9 million children and students
2027 edition
Provision begins in fiscal 2026
The “6th Foresight Planner Senryu Contest,” held in 2026
94% said, “I became able to do what I needed to do”
Solve the question “What should we do next?”! The board game “From Here On, We...” for making fun memories together is now available as a mini capsule toy!
30th debut anniversary! A neck strap featuring the ever-popular ポムポムプリン is now available as a capsule toy! The game-inspired design is irresistibly cute ♡
Online event on 8/26 (Wed): Ehime’s manufacturing front lines! Companies in Shikoku Chuo and Niihama reveal the reality and candid views of “working in regional Japan”
A book based on the TV anime Ronin Warriors is set to be released! Preorders for Ronin Warriors: Setting Materials Collection open at A-on STORE and other retailers starting August 5!
“Makeup” is the theme! A lineup of items you’ll want to use every day! The Taito Kuji Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc — Sakura’s Heart-Throbbing Magic lottery goes on sale from August 28 (Friday)!
Limited-edition items from エンジェルブルー, a beloved favorite of Heisei-era girls, are coming to サンキューマート! These nostalgic, feel-good Heisei pop items are scheduled to go on sale from early September, with every item priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax).
Highly anticipated series “Like the Shining Sun” (original title: 驕陽似我), starring Song Weilong (宋威龍) and Zhao Jinmai (趙今麦), to premiere in Japan in October! CSホームドラマチャンネル
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Social media followers increase by 1.7 million
36 episodes in total
29 episodes in total
Companies mentioned：CSホームドラマチャンネル、Shanghai Xixi Pictures Culture Media Co.,Ltd、豆瓣、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス
Motif rings inspired by Granblue Fantasy. Each striking design features a natural stone inspired by the character’s eye color and raised details depicting wings. Available in 4 styles: Sandalphon, Lucifer, Belial and Lucilius.
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Preorder period: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)–September 17 (Thursday)
Sandalphon and Lucifer models: 28,600 yen each (925 silver)
Belial and Lucilius models: 28,600 yen each (925 silver/black plating)
Released in 2014, Granblue Fantasy is a classic mobile RPG that has surpassed 39 million cumulative registered users.
Its deep gameplay features more than 70 varied jobs and character and weapon development systems, along with many other elements to explore.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユートレジャー、株式会社Cygames、Mobage、GREE、DMM、Yahoo! JAPAN
[SALONIA] Achieved 401% of its target in about 4 months since launch! New pink color for the popular pen-shaped facial beauty device launches August 21
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Achieved 401% of the target
13,200 yen (tax included)
Won 6 major awards for best cosmetics in the first half of 2026
【Areeam】The Disney Collection, which drew attention at its POPUP store, is coming to “STRIPE CLUB”! New collection featuring Minnie Mouse motifs and more goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)
【Featuring the first Osaka installment of “Solo Yoi”!】“Solo Yoi Sakaba: Today, Too, I Take a Detour for a Drink Alone 3” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
The hit series set to receive an anime adaptation!! “Apprentice Nail Painter in a Foreign Land 5: Semi-Color Edition” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
A heart-fluttering love comedy between a gap-moe, dog-like knight and a spirited, capable baron’s daughter! “My Master Is a Big, Dog-Like Knight (Comic) 1” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
【Original novel volume 4 also goes on sale at the same time!】“Takashi-kun, Who Returned from the Battlefield. I Want to Live a Normal High School Life (Comic) 3” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
【Your “convenient older sister” is gone!】She cuts ties with her family. Next, she is supposed to break off her engagement…!? “The Lady Who Lost Everything to Her Younger Sister Returns After Learning of Her Fiancé’s Betrayal (Comic) 3” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
This yandere is out of control!! An unconventional fan-activities (?) love comedy: “I’ll Do My Best as the Final Boss’s Fiancée to Protect My Favorite! 1” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! ブックス
An exclusive TV premiere of “Junko Yagami & Tsugutoshi Goto The Night Flight2026,” a club tour for adults bringing together leading musicians from Japan’s music scene
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Aug. 7 (Fri.) at 10:00 p.m.／Aug. 17 (Mon.) at 8:00 p.m.
【Comic volumes 3 released simultaneously!】“Takashi-kun, Who Returned from the Battlefield. I Want to Live a Normal High School Life 4” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! 文庫
Includes an original story exclusive to the comic adaptation! A pure-love age-gap comedy connected by weeds reaches a grand finale! “Tonight, Too, I Search for Weeds (Dinner) with a High School Girl (Comic) 4” goes on sale Aug. 7 (Fri.)／PASH! コミックス
New goods, including a thermo stainless steel mug featuring Kurumi Tokisaki from 『デート・ア・ライブ』 and a Zafkiel work shirt, debut from 二次元コスパ! Advance sales at コミックマーケット108, too [株式会社コスパ]