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AnimeOct 29

Kaiju No. 8: Series Finale Arrives as a Feature Film in 2027

Kaiju No. 8 will conclude with a feature film in Japan in 2027. At an event in Tachikawa, the production unveiled a new visual for the finale and an announcement video.

IndustryOct 29

VTuber Style: Publisher Covers 3D Lives for Up to Three Talents

Japanese publisher Appli Style will cover the full costs of a pre-produced 3D live show for up to three selected VTubers. Applications can be submitted until November 30, 2026.

IndustryOct 29

note: Bushiroad card games get shop links in articles

note is integrating product offers for four Bushiroad trading card games into its AI-powered overview pages. Player posts will now lead directly to the official online shop.

IndustryOct 29

PROJECT NANAIRO: Brave group expands Suzumia to seven

Brave group is expanding the VTuber unit Suzumia into PROJECT NANAIRO with seven members. Three new talents are being sought through auditions; the project is set to launch in spring 2027.

CultureOct 29

VRChat: Despite 95 Percent Approval, No AI Labeling

VRChat is forgoing AI labels for virtual worlds for now, even though 95 percent of the 21,595 respondents want some form of labeling. New ratings are planned for late 2026.

MerchandiseOct 29

Sony ELF-MN1: viewing anime figures without 3D glasses

Sony releases the ELF-MN1 3D screen on December 11, 2026. The device shows official anime figures from Gugenka's HoloModel service in three dimensions without special glasses.