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June 13, 2026· 13:25🔒 Insider Only

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1. Dragon Quest's Smile Slime Goes Traditional: New Rice Bowls Arrive at Square Enix e-STORE

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix launches two Smile Slime 'Japanese Series' rice bowls in blue and grey on June 13, priced at 2,530 yen each, blending Dragon Quest charm with everyday tableware.

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2. Capcom Creators JP Cup Round 2 Kicks Off: YouTubers and VTubers Battle 3-on-3 in Street Fighter 6

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Round 2 of Capcom's 'Seize the Chance! Capcom Creators JP Cup' launches today (June 13, 2026) at 18:00 JST, streaming live on the Capcom Channel on YouTube.

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3. Evangelion x CASETiFY Drops Limited-Edition Headphones, Grip Stands, and More

Source: 🇯🇵 コミックナタリー - 最新ニュース

A new Evangelion x CASETiFY collaboration launched June 12, offering limited-quantity tech accessories including headphones and phone grip stands inspired by the iconic anime franchise.

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