Anime & Voice Acting: “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” keeps rolling into its eighth year, with Miho Okasaki (Rimuru) and Megumi Toyoguchi (Raphael) sharing how their characters’ bond has grown and what makes their on-screen chemistry work. Mobile RPG Crossover: “Grand Summoners” launches a new collaboration with “The Eminence in Shadow,” starting July 31, with crossover summons and voiced Shadow characters. Luxury & Scarcity: Hermès’ scarcity model is holding up better than rivals, with strong first-half 2026 results and continued momentum in Japan and Europe. Tech & Gaming Business: Sony lifts its full-year earnings forecast after strong gaming performance, while warning about broader pressures like AI and memory chip costs. Smart Wearables: Casio debuts a Ring Watch concept with health tracking and workout monitoring, though it’s currently sold only in China. Fashion & Design: The Japanese Clothing Co spotlights hand-drawn T-shirt designs rooted in Japanese art traditions and subcultures, from Nihonga and Shodo to Harajuku and manga themes. Sports (Japan-linked): Ayami Sato prepares for her Women’s Professional Baseball League debut in the U.S., bringing a decorated Japan career to a new pro chapter. Public Safety: Police raid a fake Japan tourism call-center operation, arresting foreign suspects tied to online fraud targeting China and Taiwan.