Detective Conan and Star Detective Precure! are crossing over across two TV episodes in Japan. Here is what was announced and why fans are calling it historic.
Three Japanese Indie Games to Watch Before BitSummit 2026
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STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT’s Japanese Limited Editions Are Packed With Store Bonuses
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is officially dated for Japan, and the collector side is already getting complicated. Famitsu reports that the remake will launch on Au
Cytus II Is Coming to Switch 2 With More Than 500 Songs
Rayark’s rhythm game Cytus II is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch . Japanese outlet 4Gamer reports that Flyhigh Works announced the console
AnimeJapan Fans Want Urban Myth Dissolution Center to Become an Anime
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Chiikawa Is Getting a Giant Carousel in Hong Kong, and It Looks Absurdly Cute
CHIIKAWA ARTIVERSE will run in Hong Kong from August 1 to September 6, 2026, with original-art displays, immersive zones, exclusive merch, and the world’s first giant Chiikawa carousel.
Pokémon Cafe Japan Is Getting New Summer Menu Items and a Special Pikachu Show
Pokémon Cafe Tokyo and Osaka are adding new food, desserts, drinks, and a Pikachu parfait show from June 17, with Tokyo also getting a renovated interior.
This Beloved Japanese Chocolate Snack Is Getting Its Own Anime
Shoei Delicy’s Sakuyama Chocojiro chocolate biscuit has become a short anime, with episodes streaming on official TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts.
Touken Ranbu Is Getting an Ice Show, and Olympic Medalist Kaori Sakamoto Is Joining In
Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE - has added Kaori Sakamoto as an original “ice spirit” role, alongside top skaters, original-game voice actors, and Kodo for its October 2026 Yoyogi performances.
World Trigger Fans Can Step Inside Border HQ at This New Japan Exhibition
World Trigger’s REBOOT exhibition will run in Tokyo from August 11 to September 1, 2026, then Osaka from November 14 to December 6, with Border HQ training-room displays and ticket details now available.