Manga Artists Boycott Shogakukan After Editorial Cover-Up of Abusive Creator
Manga creators are pulling their works from Shogakukan platforms in protest after editors secretly rehired an author involved in a sexual abuse case.
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The Vivarium Phenomenon: Ado Reveals Her Face for the First Time in 9 Years
Japanese singer Ado partially reveals her real face for the first time in nine years in the self-composed music video for her new single, Vivarium.
Shogakukan Apologizes After Rebranding Convicted Manga Author Under a New Pen Name
Shogakukan apologized and suspended the manga Joujin Kamen after revealing its author was a convicted sex offender secretly rebranded under a new pseudonym.
Arknights: Endfield's Viral "Gugugaga" Baby Penguin Meme Takes Over the Internet
A quirky walking animation of the female Endministrator in Arknights: Endfield has spawned the viral baby penguin "Gugugaga" meme across social media.
Seven Nights Ghost 2 Announced: A New Heartwarming Romance with a Love-Struck High School Ghost Girl
TozukuGames has announced Seven Nights Ghost 2, a heartwarming sequel following a high school teacher who spends seven days living with a ghost girl.
Pokémon Winds & Waves: Generation 10 Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Launching in 2027
Pokémon Winds & Waves marks the franchise's 10th generation and 30th anniversary, taking players to a Southeast Asia-inspired tropical open world in 2027.
Metacritic Removes Videogamer's Resident Evil Requiem Review After Discovering AI Authorship
Metacritic has pulled reviews from Videogamer, including its Resident Evil Requiem coverage, after discovering the content was generated using AI.
Netflix Drops Out of Warner Bros. Acquisition, Paving Way for Paramount
Netflix has withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros., opening the door for Paramount to take over the major entertainment studio.
New York Attorney General Sues Valve Alleging Loot Boxes Are Illegal Gambling
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve, claiming its loot box mechanics violate state gambling laws and demanding refunds for players.
Krafton Appoints Chief AI Officer to Advance Its AI-First Strategy
Krafton has promoted AI lead Lee Kangwook to Chief AI Officer to drive the PUBG publisher's mid- and long-term AI innovation strategy and research.
Fatal Frame 2 Directors Explain Why True Japanese Horror Avoids Gore and Jump Scares
Fatal Frame 2 directors share that true Japanese horror relies on eerie atmosphere and imagination rather than jump scares or graphic gore to terrify players.
Koei Tecmo Merges Dead or Alive Venus Vacation Team with Atelier Developer Gust
Koei Tecmo has announced an organizational restructuring, merging Team Ninja's Venus Vacation developers with Atelier creator Gust starting April 1.