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CultureNov 2

Pokémon × Hatsune Miku: ryo unveils two new music videos

Two animated music videos by ryo have been released in the Pokémon and Hatsune Miku project VOLTAGE on October 22 and 23, 2026. "1996" tells the story of the search for Mew, while "LEGENDS" features a Pokémon band.

GamesNov 2

Cyberpunk 2077: Update 2.5 Connects the Game with Edgerunners 2

Cyberpunk 2077 received the free Update 2.5 on October 22, 2026. It links the game to the new Netflix anime Edgerunners 2 and expands Night City with a quest and equipment.

AnimeNov 2

VOTOMS: Mika Nakashima Sings Title Song for New Theatrical Film

The new VOTOMS theatrical film The Gray Witch premieres on November 20, 2026, in Japan. Mika Nakashima sings the title song, composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa; a new visual and trailer have been released.

EventsNov 2

Ikebukuro Halloween 2026: Cosplay Festival Draws 172,000 Visitors

At the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival, a total of 172,000 people attended the event from October 30 to November 1, 2026. International visitor numbers rose to 1.7 times the 2025 level.

IndustryNov 2

Manga Survey 2026: Print Magazines Reach Only 17.6 Percent

A Japanese survey of 3,000 people shows that 51.5 percent read manga, but only 17.6 percent pick up printed magazines. Apps and collected volumes are almost equally widespread.

AnimeNov 2

The Apothecary Diaries: Yonezu Sings Film Song

Kenshi Yonezu sings the title song "Haru ga Tomori" for the feature film The Apothecary Diaries. A new trailer and key visual accompany the film's Japanese theatrical release on December 11, 2026.