Press Releases - August 2023
2025 [2064] 2024 [2007] 2023 [1988] Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 [7] Japanese Rock Artist Vicke Blanca Releases New Song ‘Snake’, with Music Video Filmed In Paris (17:03 ) Norn9: Last Era Now Available (17:02 ) Tsukipro SQ 'Ano Koro no Bokura wa' Series: Gunjou Shashin by Issei Kuga Open for Pre-Order at animate International (17:01 ) 'All Rush!!' Drama & Character Song CDs Open for Pre-Order at animate International (17:00 ) 'Bleach: Brave Souls' Reaches Over 80 Million Downloads Worldwide; Celebration Campaign Begins Today (03:01 ) Fan Expo Canada 2023: Crunchyroll Industry Panel Announcements (01:16 ) Dark Horse Manga Monday: Mob Psycho 100 and Hellsing Volumes Coming Soon (01:15 ) Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 [7] Tower of God: New World Adds Flame User Yihwa Yeon, New Story Content, Events and More (22:38 ) Popular Japanese Anime Voice Actors Bring to Life the Brilliant Adventures of the World's Most Famous Thief (22:38 ) Ensemble Stars!! Music Launches Original Event: "Swan Series" Part B (22:38 ) Samba de Amigo: Party Central™️ Takes Center Stage on Nintendo Switch™️ Starting Today (01:55 ) Explore the Streets of Edo in the Latest Trailer for Koei Tecmo's Epic Action RPG, Fate/Samurai Remnant (01:55 ) See Silent Hope's Seven Heroes in Action in Latest Gameplay Trailer and Delve into the World and Characters in the Newly Released ‘Official World Guide’ (01:54 ) Ground Y from Yohji Yamamoto Presents 'Hell's Paradise' Collaboration (01:54 ) Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 [1] 14 BL Titles from Printemps Publishing Coming to Manga Planet's futekiya Category (02:14 ) Monday, Aug 28, 2023 [6] The OIAF Announces Partnership with the BRIC Foundation for Art + Biz Da (17:01 ) Conquer Gensokyo in RTS 'The Touhou Empires' Demo, 1.0 Coming to PC in Q1 2024 (17:00 ) SKY-HI and BE:FIRST to Release Split Single ‘Sarracenia / Salvia’ - Theme Songs for Netflix's Anime Series 'Baki Hanma' Season 2 - The Father vs. Son Saga (01:51 ) HOLOSTARS English -TEMPUS- Debut 1st Anniversary Project 'TEMPUS Week' from September 4th–10th (PDT) (01:50 ) Renta! Announces September Manga Release Dates (01:49 ) Nijisanji EN Announces 'Nijisanji EN Phone Call Voice' (01:48 ) Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 [1] Uber Rare Eldrich Cat(?) "Kaoluga" Joins The Battle Cats (20:26 ) Friday, Aug 25, 2023 [21] Virtual Singer KAF to Perform at YouTube Music Weekend (23:00 ) Out Now – The Second Single From Netflix's One Piece 'My Sails Are Set' Feat. Aurora (23:00 ) AX Cinema Nights Screens 5 Beloved Films in Theatres Nationwide This Fall (17:04 ) Winter 2024 Brightens Up with Eight New Yen Press Titles (17:03 ) Neon Genesis Evangelion Original Soundtrack Now Available in Vinyl Format (17:02 ) Yohji Yamamoto and Crunchyroll Present Ground Y x Hell's Paradise Collab (17:01 ) Let the Last Cinders Burn – Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Explodes Into Action Worldwide (17:00 ) My Hero Academia Collectible Card Game: Jet Burn Coming To Stores November 17, 2023 (13:30 ) UNIQLO 'Chainsaw Man x Kosuke Kawamura UT' Collection Now Available (13:30 ) Cowboy Bebop LP Box Containing All 7 Albums and Maxi-Singles Plus 3 Titles Newly Selected and Edited by Yoko Kanno Set to Release on Vinyl on December 13 (13:30 ) AniManGaki 2023 Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Industry Day, Big Anime Names, and a Guinness World Record Attempt (13:30 ) JUNNA Set to Release 7th Single 'Nemurasareta Lineage,' Opening Theme for The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2, on October 25 (13:30 ) Crunchyroll Invites You to Tune in to the Tamil and Hindi Dub Premieres of My Dress-Up Darling and The Detective is Already Dead (06:38 ) The Infamous Detective Returns: ‘Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine’ to Arrive in Cinemas on 25th August 2023 (05:28 ) Cartoon Network to Premiere 'My Hero Academia' from September 10 in India, Adding Ultimate Superhero Manga to its Line-up in Regional Dubs (04:34 ) New Details About Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II Exhumed (04:30 ) Special Visuals Revealed to Celebrate the Release of Hikaru Utada's 'Gold -Mata Au Hi Made- (Taku's Twice Upon a Time Remix)' (04:30 ) DC Anime Club to Host Free Screening of Anime Fall season 2023 (04:30 ) DC Anime Club to Host Free play for Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (04:30 ) DC Anime Club's Yugioh Workshop (04:30 ) DC Anime Club's Free Video Game Day (04:30 ) Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 [8] Tenioha! Feat. Mami Coming to Steam and Johren in 2023 (22:23 ) AX Cinema Nights Theatrical Screenings of 5 Anime Feature Films Presented In Collaboration With Iconic Events (22:22 ) Azuki's Best Selling Manga - Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer - Now Available as a Complete Series on Azuki, Amazon, BookWalker, Google Play Books, and Apple Books (22:22 ) BTS and FIFTY FIFTY Hit the Stage for Samba de Amigo: Party Central on September 27 (22:21 ) Calling All Aspiring Style Icons: Fashion Dreamer Preorders are Now Open (22:20 ) Renta! Announces Special Fan Mail Project (22:00 ) The Newest Game for the Hit Anime Series Danmachi 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle' Official Release (01:07 ) Nijisanji EN Opens English-Speaking VTuber Auditions (01:05 ) Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023 [8] Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Adds 40 Collectible Higgledy Companions to its Glove Factory (23:50 ) Legendary Comics and Rocketship Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Groundbreaking Gundam Graphic Novel in Cooperation with Bandai Namco Filmworks (23:10 ) XSeed Games to Publish Granblue Fantasy: Relink Physical Editions in North America for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 (02:02 ) Granblue Fantasy: Relink Releases on February 1, 2024; Preorders Start Today (02:02 ) Get Ready for the Next Battle, Tekken 8 Arrives this January 26 (02:01 ) Tokyopop Highlights a Poignant Love Story in Why I Adopted My Husband (02:01 ) Netmarble's Seven Knights Idle Adventure Reveals September Launch Date (02:01 ) Cursed Spirits Beware: 999 Club and Crunchyroll Conjure 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Capsule Collection (01:59 ) Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023 [6] J-Novel Club Announces the Acquisition of Three New Series at August Online Industry Announcements (16:00 ) 100 Thieves and Higround Announce Dual Collections in Collaboration with Dragon Ball Z (15:00 ) Countdown to Heroic Journeys: Cartoon Network's Teaser Unveils ‘My Hero Academia’ Anime with Thrilling Excitement, Uplifts Manga Culture in India (03:56 ) After the Rain's First Full Album in 5 Years 'I'm Your Hero' Available Now at animate International (03:17 ) Destiny Star Girlfriend Coming to Steam & Johren in 2023 (00:56 ) COVER Corporation Announces VRChat Presents viv:ID CRUISE hololive Meet Asia Tour (00:45 ) Monday, Aug 21, 2023 [6] Oni Press Joins Omnibus with More Than 250 Award-Winning Titles (17:03 ) Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Launches November 17 with the Series' Largest Roster (17:02 ) PLAYISM Game Show Reveals 'BREAK ARTS 3', 'Fight Crab 2', 'Metal Bringer' & More (17:01 ) Mononoke Officially Licensed Fashion Items (17:00 ) animate International Customers Who Pre-order 'MADKID' CD Will Earn Gift Art Board Hand-Signed by All Members (01:44 ) SeaBed Audio Novel Collection Now Available (01:44 ) Sunday, Aug 20, 2023 [1] Levi's® and Studio Ghibli Collaborate on Enchanting New Princess Mononoke Collection (04:45 ) Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 [1] Brand New Pop-Cuture Convention Set to Launch Next Year in Baltimore MD (04:46 ) Friday, Aug 18, 2023 [4] Steamforged Games Announces Pre-Order for Resident Evil: The Board Game (17:02 ) Lead Single From Netflix's One Piece 'WEALTH FAME POWER' Original Track by Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli (17:01 ) PLAYISM Game Show to Share Multiple World Premieres on August 20th (17:00 ) Stay Tuned For The Remix Version Of Hikaru Utada's Latest Single “Gold -Mata Au Hi Made-” By ☆taku Takahashi, Set to Be Released on 25 August (06:03 ) Thursday, Aug 17, 2023 [4] Seven Knights 2 Adds Comeback King Lukey and Divinity Liberation System (17:01 ) Japanese Pop Outfit Momoiro Clover Z Reveals Music Video for 'Mononofu Nippon' feat. Tomoyasu Hotei (17:00 ) Last Cloudia Double Collab Event Announced (04:53 ) 'Bleach: Brave Souls' Bankai Live Soul Reapers vs Quincies Special Airs Sunday, August 27 (04:53 ) Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 [11] Tower of God: New World Heats Up With 'Hot Summer Festival' Update (17:03 ) LionWing Inks Exclusive Distribution Deal with Diamond Book Distributors (17:02 ) Seven Knights Idle Adventure Pre Registration is Now Open for iOS Devices (17:01 ) Groove to Samba de Amigo: Party Central™ Today with Nintendo eShop Demo (17:00 ) TRUE's Special Edition of 'Ensemble' from 'Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest' Song and Music Video Official Release (08:10 ) VTuber Group 'Nijisanji' CD Project 'Focus On' Solo Singles by Ange Katrina, Hana Macchia Available at animate International (08:10 ) Shiravune to Release 8 More Titles on JAST USA, Kagura Games and MangaGamer (02:08 ) Kuroinu 2 Redux Coming to Steam & Johren in 2023 (02:07 ) KimoKawaii at RinthCon 2323 (02:07 ) “My Dress-Up Darling” Limited Edition Blu-Ray Arrives from Crunchyroll this November (02:06 ) DerpyCon to Welcome Bubblepop Entertainment to Upcoming Convention (02:06 ) Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 [2] Obey Me! Mammon's Ring Fine Jewelry Available for Pre-Order at animate International (01:23 ) Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space - Update to Make the Game Player-Friendly (00:45 ) Monday, Aug 14, 2023 [3] Yoshiki Makes Directorial Debut with Music Documentary Film 'Under The Sky'; Premieres in NYC, L.A., and London (17:01 ) XSEED Games Reveals PAX West 2023 Playable Lineup (17:00 ) COVER Corporation Announces hololive English IRyS' 3D Showcase (00:11 ) Sunday, Aug 13, 2023 [2] Vspo! Goes International; Open Auditions for New English-Speaking and Chinese VTuber Projects (06:01 ) Aniplex Online Fest 2023 Returns on September 9 with Free YouTube Live Stream Featuring Over 20 Shows and Star-Studded Line-Up of Special Guests (05:13 ) Friday, Aug 11, 2023 [7] DerpyCon to Welcome Manly Battleships to Upcoming Convention (17:01 ) ‘Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania’ Physical and Signature Edition Out Now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation® 4 & 5 (17:00 ) Music Video for ‘Gold -Mata Au Hi Made’ to be Released on YouTube Today (08:00 ) Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Collaborates with Uncle From Another World (07:19 ) Reggie Fils-Aimé to Deliver PAX West 2023 Keynote Speak (07:18 ) New Nintendo Switch Visual Novel ‘Female Nation Takeover’ Available from August 10 (07:17 ) Pups & Purrs Pet Shop Opens for Business (07:14 ) Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 [2] Azuki Adds 23 Manga Including Two Titles from One Peace Books: Tenken, Breathe Deeply, Ms. Itsuya, King's Game, and Suzuki Just Wants a Quiet Life (13:45 ) Nijisanji EN x Manekineko Collab Merch Available for Pre-Order at animate International (00:15 ) Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023 [11] River City: Rival Showdown Introduces All-New 'Riki's Story' Mode (17:02 ) Diamond Announces Previews Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Funko Pop (17:01 ) Co-Op-Only Puzzle Adventure 'Bokura' Available Today with Cross-Platform Compatibility (17:00 ) App Store/Google Play Mobile App Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage Global Version Coming Soon; Preregistration Starts Now (09:00 ) hololive Indonesia Announces 3rd Generation New Outfit Showcase for August 15 (09:00 ) Handmade Notebook Adventure RPG Time: The Legend of Wright Reveals Monster Party Free Update Launching August 8 (02:41 ) Dokapon Kingdom: Connect Launches in September for Steam® + 15% Weeklong Launch Discount (02:40 ) “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle” Surpasses 750,000 Pre-Registrations; Additional Rewards Upon Reaching 1,000,000; Officially Approved Discord-Linked Campaign Now Available (02:40 ) Anime Expo 2023 Celebrates 32nd Anniversary with Attendees from Over 60 Countries, Over 400 Exhibitors and 1,000 Hours of Programming (02:40 ) Beloved Sega®️ Classics and K-Pop Hits Headline Samba de Amigo: Party Central™ DLC Roadmap (02:39 ) Anime TTRPG Fledge Witch Launches on Kickstarter Today (02:39 ) Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023 [2] Love Live! School Idol Festival Fine Jewelry Available for Pre-Order at animate International (00:45 ) Nijisanji EN Announces 'Noctyx with Cat' Merchandise (00:44 ) Monday, Aug 7, 2023 [5] A New Way To Duel Is Coming To Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (17:01 ) Developer 'Unknown X' Unveils Two Touhou Titles at Touhou Matsuri (17:00 ) Guilty Gear -Strive- Season 3 Details Revealed, Featuring Four New Playable Characters, New Battle Stages, New Systems, Balance Adjustments, and More (12:00 ) Vicke Blanka Rocks France's Japan Expo Culture Festival as Music Guest of Honor; ‘Black Catcher’ Live Video Out Now (06:30 ) Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Releasing on November 30, 2023; Preorders Open Today (06:29 ) Sunday, Aug 6, 2023 [2] Comikey Media Inc. Announces 12 New Manga Titles for August 2023 (06:25 ) Anime Limited to Release 'Jujutsu Kaisen Hidden Inventory/Premature Death' Original Soundtrack Simultaneously with Japan Digitally (06:25 ) Friday, Aug 4, 2023 [12] Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Surpasses 300K Units (17:02 ) New Nintendo Switch Visual Novel Game 'Female Nation Takeover' Store Page Available Now & Game Release on 8/10 (17:01 ) Studio Chizu Music Journey Vol. 1 - Cinematic Orchestral Album of Music from Mamoru Hosoda's Film Out Now (17:00 ) Manga Planet Adds Over 500 Titles from Kodansha (14:00 ) Nijisanji Member Kanae's 1st Concert “Kanae 1st Concert: Gozen Reiji no Mukougawa” Available at animate International (14:00 ) Arc System Works Announces Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Arriving in 2024 (14:00 ) Hello Kitty and Tiger Sugar Team Up for Sweetest Collab of the Summer (07:12 ) A New World Champion will Be Crowned This August, in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (06:45 ) White Album Out Now On Steam (06:43 ) Anime Adaptation from Classic Dark Fantasy Manga: Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Hell's Requiem Arc Holds Pre Season 2 Panel at OTAKON (06:42 ) Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Announces Anonymous;Code Digital Deluxe Edition and Digital Discounts (06:40 ) hololive production Makes TX History at Anime Frontier (01:12 ) Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 [13] Netmarble's Tower of God: New World Receives Major Content Update (17:01 ) Multi-Platinum Artist Tove Lo Partners up with Shinsei Galverse for 90s Anime Revival Music Video (17:00 ) 'Nijisanji' Unit 'Nornis' 2nd Single & Live Concert Blu-Ray Available for Purchase at animate International (11:00 ) New Single 'Shambles' as the Ending Song for the Anime, 'Kengan Ashura' Season 2 Now Available for Streaming & Music Video (11:00 ) Fashion Dreamer Confirmed for Nov. 3 Launch on Nintendo Switch; Physical Preorder Starting Soon (11:00 ) 'Kuzuha' 1st Single 'Black Crack' Available For Purchase at animate International (11:00 ) Ninjala 'Spells' Out Season 14 with Wizardry Theme, Tokyo Revengers Anime Collaboration Part 2 (10:00 ) Taimanin Asagi Coming to Steam & Johren in 2023 (03:04 ) hololive English 1st Concert -Connect the World- Supported by Bushiroad 'Extra Cut' Available Until August 9th (02:51 ) Panda Mony Toy Brands Stakes Claim on New Cowboy-Manga Collab Tankdrome With Anime Giant ENGI (02:50 ) Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun is Now Available Worldwide on PC (02:49 ) Comikey Media Inc. Announces Five New Webtoon Titles from Shueisha, for August 2023 (02:49 ) Nijisanji Announces 'Summer Season Voice 2023' (02:45 ) Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 [5] G FUEL and Capcom Unite Mega Man with His Trusty Robotic Dog Rush for New Cherry Slushie Energy Drink (17:02 ) Seven Knights 2 Adds Brand New Challenge Dungeons and New Hero Varion (17:01 ) Global Purchase Now Available on Kadokawa Store through WorldShopping BIZ, Selected Products Available for Purchase in 228 Countries (17:00 ) TokyoScope Blog Unveils Exclusive Debut of Unseen Anime HYPERSONIC Music Club (01:05 ) The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross Celebrates 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival with New Game Update (01:05 ) Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 [5] Atelier-Inspired TTRPG Fledge Witch Launches on Kickstarter Next Tuesday (17:02 ) Fight Like a Nerd in Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut, Now Available on Nintendo Switch™; ‘Kati's Route’ DLC Out for PlayStation 4 and Windows PC Versions (17:01 ) Indie Live Expo Showcased 50+ Games During 'Summer Spotlight', Preps for Winter 2023 Showcase (17:00 ) “Hana-Doll* 3rd season Think of Me: Other” Available for Purchase at animate International (00:59 ) Shiravune to Release 8 Titles on JAST USA, Kagura Games and MangaGamer (00:58 ) 2022 [1702] 2021 [1823] 2020 [1406] 2019 [1374] 2018 [1548] 2017 [1392] 2016 [1331] 2015 [1162] 2014 [1230] 2013 [1584] 2012 [1233] 2011 [1228] 2010 [1342] 2009 [1366] 2008 [1128] 2007 [1169] 2006 [834] 2005 [662] 2004 [564]