Cha'Nelle's latest single, titled "Taisetsu na Mono", brings back EIGO into the mix. EIGO is the songwriter behind one of her biggest songs of her career, 2012's "Believe". Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/chenel... #ChaNelle

Talespinner is a deck-building roguelike adventure set in a world based on Japanese mythology, and it's set to launch on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch this August. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/deck-... #Talespinner

Petunia's Purgatory is a hauntingly cute idle farming game, and it's out now on Steam, just in time to put an end to any and all productivity you might have been counting on! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/haunt... #PetuniasPurgatory

Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a reimagination of Moss and Moss: Book II, is out now on PC & Consoles, and is also available as part of several bundles on Steam. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/fable... #MossTheForgottenRelic

Here's our second cosplay gallery from Anime Expo 2026! This one features pictures from Friday, Day Two, and you can check it out now via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/a-to-j-cospl... #AnimeExpo2026

Kawaii asymmetric tag game OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek, the sequel to 2019’s OBAKEIDORO!, is set to launch globally on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 this August. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/kawai... #OBAKEIDORO2

Da-iCE recently released their latest single, title "Unlimited", and it's quite the impressive track that also features production from Saeki youthK, who has previously worked with Arashi, Snow Man, and SixTONES. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/da-ice... #DaiCE

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt got a vinyl soundtrack release last year (After only fifteen years!), and it was recently announced that "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt The Vinyl" will be coming this September! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #NewPSG

We recently got the chance to interview Rocco Botte from Mega64 during our time at Anime Expo, and you can check it out now via the link below! There's something here for fan and newcomer alike, so click that link already! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #Mega64 #RoccoBotte

We still have more from Anime Expo to share with you all, and next up are our cosplay galleries! Linked below you'll find a gallery featuring a small sampling of the awesome cosplays we spotted on Thursday, Day One! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/a-to-j-cospl... #AnimeExpo2026

WOLD HOWL HARMONY recently held a live at Brazil's Anime Friends event, and it also served as a homecoming show of sorts for member GHEEE, who spent part of his childhood in São Paulo. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/wolf-h... #WOLFHOWLHARMONY

Minimalist roguelike KAZ offers a grid-based gameplay format that's nearly arcade-like in its speed and execution. It's out now on PC, and even has a No Stress Mode for those who can't handle all the hectic-ness. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/score... #KAZ

Three-piece rock band karanoah recently released their latest single, the monster-against-monster themed song "Bakemon", and it's also the ending theme for second season of the anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/visual-kei-j... #karanoah

Fans of Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex may want to check out the soon-to-be-released vinyl editions of the show's soundtrack albums, as well as the new official audio uploads on YouTube! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #GhostInTheShell

We're still getting used to Anime Expo having its Fashion Show so early on Day One of the convention, but we love the show, and we once again have a full photo gallery that you can check out now via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/a-to-j-fashi... #FashionShow #AnimeExpo2026

Three-piece rock band muque recently released their new single, "たりない Still Not Enough”, and not only is it the ending theme for the TV anime LIAR GAME, but it's also an 80s-inspired City Pop track too! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/visual-kei-j... #muque

Singer-songwriter TOMONARI SORA originally wrote the song "Pedal" back when he was in high school, and it's only seeing the light of day today. You can of course check out the retro-inspired track via the link below. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/tomona... #TOMONARISORA

Graphite is a highly stylized roguelike RPG that features a unque pen-and-ink aesthetic, and it's set to launch later this month, July 27th. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/graph... #Graphite

The new Ghost In The Shell anime series is currently airing in Japan and streaming worldwide, and new details have been revealed regarding the release of its original soundtrack album. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #GhostInTheShell

Fast-paced roguelike action RPG Phantom Tower is set to hack-and-slash its way to Early Access very soon on July 13th! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/fast-... #PhantomTower

Another year, another Detective Conan movie premiere at Anime Expo! This time around we were lucky enough to catch the US Premiere of Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, and you can check out our thoughts via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #DetectiveConan

Kadokawa Anime is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and they hosted a very special panel at this year's Anime Expo that we were lucky enough to attend! You can check out our report via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #AnimeExpo2026 #KadokawaAnime

The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime isn't set to air until this October, but we were lucky enough to catch its World Premiere recently at Anime Expo! You can check out our thoughts on it via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #MagicKnightRayearth #AnimeExpo2026

After a year in Early Access on Steam, action roguelike Sephiria is set to get its 1.0 launch on July 31st. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/actio... #Sephiria

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is now streaming on Crunchyroll, but we got a chance to check it out during its premiere at Anime Expo 2026! You can check out our thoughts on the first two episodes of this show via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #Jaadugar

Japanese vocal and rap group WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE recently released their new digital single, “Koko ni Iru”, and it's also been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/wolf-h... #WOLFHOWLHARMONY

Echobreaker, the precision platformer from Hellboy: Web of Wyrd developer Upstream Arcade, recently announced that it will be launching on Steam on August 6th. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/parko... #Echobreaker

ONE OR EIGHT's latest digital single, "YANKEE SQUAT", is set to release in one week, and they also announced that their upcoming tour final will be getting a global livestream! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/one-or... #ONEOREIGHT

Greedy Greedy Gnomes is an incremental RPG about breaking pots and optimising a Gnome supply chain to become a billionaire, and it's set to release on Steam next month! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/pot-b... #GreedyGreedyGnomes

Anime Expo 2026 hosted several premieres that we were lucky enough to attend, and you'll find our thoughts regarding Victoria of Many Faces (Which launched today on Crunchyroll!) via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #AnimeExpo2026

Luminas: Parasite Reign is a party-based, survivors-like game that is set to enter Early Access in July, and it's one that we're excited to check out once it's out! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/party... #LuminasParasiteReign

Starlight Shores is a visual novel that features writing straight out of a TV teen drama! It's out now on all major platforms, and you can check out our review via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/game-... #StarlightShores

Orpheus: To Hell And Back, the retro action-puzzle adventure originally released as a physical Game Boy cartridge, is set to arrive on Steam in just a few days! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/from-... #OrpheusToHellAndBack

We were lucky enough to attend the premiere of the first episode of Goodbye, Lara at Anime Expo 2026, and you can check out our thoughts on it via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #GoodbyeLara

I Don't Like Mondays. rocked the anime One Piece with the song "PAINT" over three years ago, and they're once again showing up on an anime's soundtrack. Their latest single, "Groooovy", is also the new ending theme for BLACK TORCH. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/visual-kei-j... #IDLM

We've updated the Panel Archive over on the A-to-J website to include the slides from our filled-to-capacity panel, "Dancing All Night: A Guide to J-Pop In The 1980s", at Anime Expo! You can check out the slides via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/panel-archiv... #AnimeExpo2026

Aleesha's Tower is a retro-inspired action platformer that features gameplay reminiscent of arcade classics like Rastan Saga and Haunted Castle. It's out now on all major platforms, and you can check out our review via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/game-... #AleeshasTower

Anime Expo 2026 is now behind us, and there were a lot of big reveals & news stories to report on. Among the reveals were the fifteen new titles that Seven Seas Entertainment announced! You can check out all of the details via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi... #SevenSeas

Axe Cop is an RPG based on the franchise of the same name that was originally (partially) created by a literal five-year-old. It's out now on all major platforms, and you can check out our thoughts on the game via the link below. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/writt... #AxeCopRPG

BE:FIRST are set to embark on their first world tour later this year, but they recently released a new single, titled "MISSING", that's the second release in their ongoing 5th Anniversary Project. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/befirs... #BEFIRST

The second episode of Net Knowledge is now live. This time J.D. pitted Hao against Andrew to see what VTubers knew about anime like Naruto, Delicious in Dungeon, Free! and Cardcaptor Sakura. Check it our on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/2WCMMNG9NLE?...

Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is a game that sees you go toe-to-toe with spirits like Sadako & Hanako-san! It's out now on the XBox Series XS and PlayStation 5, and you can check out our review via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/game-... #KinkiSpiritualAffairsBureau

Singer-songwriter Keina Suda is giving fans a taste of his upcoming album "LOVE HATE" with his latest single release: "Akumu (Nightmare)" which you can check out now via the link below. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/the-fi... #KeinaSuda

Sword Sage: Awakening, an upcoming action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore, recently released a new gameplay and story trailer that you're going to want to check out now! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/sword... #SwordSageAwakening

We were recently lucky enough to sit down with singer-songwriter Eir Aoi regarding her latest single, her long career, and more! You can check out this interview now, in both Japanese and English, via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/breaki... #EirAoi #藍井エイル

Dusk Diver is an Action RPG (or Action Platformer?) set in Taipei's Ximending district. We reviewed the second game in the series a while back, but only got around to reviewing the first game recently. Check it out via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/its-l... #DuskDiver

Harajuku Day LA recently held its June event, and it featured a rainbow of dealers, guests, and attendees in honor of Pride Month! You can also check out our photo gallery from the event via the link below! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/a-to-j-fashi... #HarajukuDayLA

Arc System Works had a bunch of reveals recently, and among them was a completely new game! Qliphah In Providence's Shadow is a tactical counter-timeline RPG that's set to come to consoles and PC later this year! Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/arc-s... #QliphahInProvidencesShadow

Tomggg and ena mori recently announced that they will be collaborating for a third time in their latest single, titled "MONO TARINA!". Link: a-to-jconnections.com/music/tomggg... #Tomggg

It was recently announced that Tiny Metal 2 will be getting music from award-winning composer Go Shiina (Tales of Legendia, Demon Slayer), and the game will be featured at Japan Expo Paris. Link: a-to-jconnections.com/gaming/award... #TinyMetal2