6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (130+ words) The company still considers such fans "gamers," according to Utsumi. Going forward, Utsumi says Sega will continue to strengthen its transmedia efforts, with 2026 being a big year for Persona and Angry Birds. Related: Like a Dragon event offers fans wedding…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (495+ words) Japanese solo developer Shigefusa Works, creator of Dungeon Overdose, talks about their recent experience with a domestic publisher. The post went viral on the Japanese side of X, earning sympathy from other indie and solo developers, many of whom shared…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (265+ words) Toshio Suzuki recently talked about why his studio has been categorically silent when it comes to "Ghibi-style" slop, Studio Ghibli chairman and producer Toshio Suzuki recently talked to Asahi Shimbun about generative AI and the infamous “Ghibli-style” AI illustrations that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (153+ words) Production I.G's saw revenue drop by 14.2% year-over-year, with ordinary profit going down by 74.8% year-over-year. Industry analysts have recognized this downwards trend as the “profitless boom” phenomenon, which has been silently creeping upon the anime industry for the past several years....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (185+ words) Village in the Shade hit its first milestone of 100,000 copies sold only a couple of days after launch. Nippon Ichi Software announced on September 2 that its farming simulator, Village in the Shade, has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan (this includes…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (296+ words) Sony Music Entertainment owns Aniplex, a publisher known for Witch on the Holy Knight, Melty Blood: Type Lumina and Fate/Grand Order. Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced on August 28 that it has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (214+ words) The report, first published by a monthly Japanese magazine, even triggered a rise in Square Enix's stock price. Square Enix Holdings published a statement to shareholders on September 1 addressing claims about the company “potentially going private.” In response, Square Enix…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (136+ words) Nippon Ichi Software has revised its consolidated financial forecast, predicting a 141.1% rise in year-on-year operating profit. Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) recently revised its consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, predicting a significant increase in revenue and return…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (335+ words) The Japanese public is skeptical due the non-binding nature of the new code. The Japanese government recently adopted a set of guidelines for generative AI providers known as the “Principles Code.” The move comes in response to concerns regarding infringement…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (303+ words) Japan’s long-running retro game TV show Game Center CX recently announced that they would include PS3 and Wii games in future episodes. Game Center CX, Japan’s long-running variety television program with a focus on retro video games, announced in a livestream…...