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With Resident Evil Requiem being playable at Gamescom 2025 in August, and the game’s release scheduled for early next year, we’re all hoping for more info on the game to arrive sooner rather than later. Capcom has obliged somewhat in a new Creators’ Message video, revealing a little more info on Requiem‘s development. That includes the reveal that early on, one of the game’s original incarnations was online-based.

Available on Capcom’s website (it’s free to sign up), the new developer diary video features Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi revealing that the development team early on had experimented with several gameplay styles for the ninth entry in the series. That included an online version, which you can see early footage of in the video.

“You might have heard some of the rumours, things like an online Resident Evil or an open world Resident Evil, which we spent some time experimenting with,...

Series staple Leon S. Kennedy may not be featured as a protagonist in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, if the game's director is to be believed. Fans got a first peek at the ninth game in the franchise during the Summer Game Fest earlier this month, dropping a full trailer, an official name, and the reveal of one of the protagonists.

Fans were quick to speculate about which familiar faces from the franchise would make an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem, especially with the potential of multiple perspectives on the table. Sadly, it looks like Leon might not be one of the game's protagonists, although it's certainly not set in stone yet. In a creator's message from the June 2025 Capcom Spotlight, the game's director Koshi Nakanishi admits that the team "thought about making Leon the protagonist," but that he's "actually quite a bad match for horror."

The full statement regarding...

After several years of dominance in the franchise, it seems that Resident Evil 7 is finally getting a worthy competitor – Resident Evil Requiem. It is an upcoming title from Capcom that promises to bring a lot of horror, which the fans have been craving for. Since 2017, RE7 has held the top position as it has everything the players hoped for. Terrifying sequences, witty dialogues, and combat are just a few of those things that made the game memorable for the fans.

From what it seems, the top position is about to get challenged by Resident Evil Requiem, as promised by the game’s director. Not to hype up anything, but even they think that in comparison with RE7 and Revelations, fans will love Requiem more.

Resident Evil Requiem might be the best Re game ever

Ever since it was revealed that Koshi Nakanishi was going to direct Requiem, fans began to...

One of the rare occasions where a filmmaker explores the horror and thriller genres through short storytelling, Mai Nakanishi‘s latest effort, “Confession,” was shot by cinematographer Akiko Ashizawa, known for her long-standing collaboration with Kiyoshi Kurosawa on works such as the Un Certain Regard 2008 winner “Tokyo Sonata.”

Confession is screening at Nippon Connection

The story begins with a priest reciting the Lord’s Prayer inside a Christian church. Suddenly, a woman appears behind him, urging him to turn around and telling him she wants to make a confession, right there, in the very place they both sit. She proceeds to recount her years in elementary school, when she was relentlessly bullied. Unable to confront her trauma, she found a disturbing outlet by crushing caterpillars in her hands. As the bullying escalated, so too did her violence.

Mai Nakanishi crafts a haunting work that excels particularly in its atmosphere. Several elements contribute to this effect.

Sailor Moon fans around the world are in for a treat this year as the Sailor Moon: The Super Live show performs for U.S. audiences. The cast of the musical recently sat down to discuss their roles, how Sailor Moon has inspired them and, most of all, how The Super Live will still feel like classic Sailor Moon.

The pivotal magical girl anime defined a generation in the '90s -- fans grew up reading the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon manga week to week in Kodansha's shojo manga magazine Nakayoshi and standing guard at their televisions waiting for new episodes to air. Over 30 years later, Sailor Moon is still earning new fans in the streaming era, where they can take their pick between the original Dic dub, the Viz dub or the original Japanese dub for the '90s anime, not to mention the more manga-faithful Sailor Moon Crystal...

The Japan Arts Council has established the Young Creator Development Funds under the subsidiary aid of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, to support the development of live-action and animation projects, mainly for overseas activities. The new program of the Japan Arts Council is called the Creator Development Program, and comprises three programs that will be implemented under the name Film Frontier in the field of feature filmmaking (live-action/animation). Four emerging directors have been selected for the first phase of the Global Networking Program.

The program will focus on supporting the planning and development activities of the young filmmakers, and will support them in realizing their feature film projects while receiving guidance from mentors with a global perspective, allowing them to take on challenges overseas.

At the announcement of the selected applicants held on November 1 during the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival, Ichiyama Shozo, the supervisor for...

Resident Evil 9 is confirmed to be in development. Rose Winters serving as the lead in the new game will offer a fresh perspective and abilities. If this series staple dies in RE9, it would be a shake-up of the series' lore.

Koshi Nakanishi, director of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, recently confirmed that Resident Evil 9 is in the works at Capcom. Nakanishi confirmed a new installment was in development while promoting a new mobile version of Biohazard. Series devotees are already debating where the story may go after the events of 2021s Resident Evil Village, and it's certainly anyones guess. The Shadows of Rose Dlc focuses on events sixteen years after Village's main story ends. Since the game is almost certain to follow the events of Biohazard and Village, Chris Redfield is sure to play a vital role.

Anyone vaguely familiar with the Resident Evil series knows that Redfield has...

Game developer Capcom just quietly announced that the next major entry in their massively successful horror franchise Resident Evil is getting a new entry soon! Resident Evil 7: Biohazard director Koshi Nakanishi revealed Resident Evil 9 is in development, per IGN.

It was really difficult to figure out what to do after [Resident Evil 7]. But I found it, and to be honest it feels substantial. I can't share any details just yet, but I hope you're excited for the day I can.Koshi Nakanishi

The news came during the recent Capcom Next: Summer 2024 event, where Capcom showed new footage of its Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster (out September 19) and launched a demo for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a game based on new IP releasing on July 19.

Additionally, Capcom released the iOS port of Resident Evil 7 on July 2, so those who own the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max can now play the mobile version.

In a surprising announcement during its Next broadcast, Capcom has officially confirmed that a new entry in the beloved Resident Evil series is currently in development. The news came from Koshi Nakanishi, director of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, who will be leading the development of this highly anticipated project.

“We’re making a new Resident Evil,” Nakanishi casually stated during the broadcast, catching many fans off guard with the unexpected revelation. While details remain scarce, Nakanishi hinted at the game’s potential, saying, “It was really difficult to figure out what to do after [Resident Evil] 7. But I found it, and to be honest it feels substantial.”

This announcement comes amidst long-standing rumors and speculation about Resident Evil 9, though Capcom has yet to officially confirm whether this new project is indeed the ninth mainline entry in the series. Nakanishi’s involvement, however, has sparked excitement among fans, given his...

Capcom confirms Resident Evil 9, with acclaimed director Koshi Nakanishi returning. Fans are excited about the potential continuation of the biopunk storyline. Details are scarce, but the announcement puts to rest rumors about the franchise's future.

After years of speculation, Capcom has finally confirmed that Resident Evil 9 is happening and that one of the franchise's most acclaimed directors is coming back to helm the game. Following the success of the Resident Evil: Village and the Resident Evil 4 remake, many fans have been wondering if the developer would continue reimagining some of its older titles or provide enthusiasts with the next chapter in the sprawling biopunk storyline. While details are still scarce, players can rest easy knowing that a ninth game is happening and the creative team is very excited about it.

Announced during Capcom's recent showcase event, Resident Evil VII director Koshi Nakanishi confirmed that he was returning for the next Resident Evil game,...

Koshi Nakanashi, who directed 2017’s Resident Evil 7, is to take the lead on Resident Evil 9, which is now in development according to Capcom.

Japanese studio Capcom has made a huge success out of its remakes of bygone Resident Evil games, with last year’s Resident Evil 4 picking up awards and breaking sales records for its sensitive updating of the 2005 classic.

Capcom is also looking to the survival horror series’ future, however, having just confirmed that it’s currently working on Resident Evil 9 – the first proper sequel since 2021’s Resident Evil Village. Development will be headed up by Koshi Nakanashi, who previously directed 2017’s Resident Evil: Biohazard.

Shifting the series’ perspective from third- to first-person, Biohazard was widely regarded as a leaner, scarier return to form following the increasingly action-focused Resident Evil 5 and 6.

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In a shock to absolutely no one, Capcom confirmed during their Capcom Next event that they are indeed working on a new Resident Evil game. Director Koshi Nakanishi (who previously directed Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 7) uttered the short but sweet phrase, “We’re making a new Resident Evil.”

During the announcement that Resident Evil 7 would be coming to Apple devices tomorrow, Nakanishi chatted about his history with the franchise. In doing so, he revealed that Capcom was working on the next entry in the series, insinuating his involvement. “It was really difficult to figure out what to do after [Resident Evil 7: Biohazard]. But I found it, and to be honest it feels substantial.”

Nakanishi declined to share details on the next entry, but hopes fans will be excited for the day he does reveal those details.

This of course comes back to those rumours that were floating around last month, ranging from this ninth entry,...

The Eminence in Shadow is a Japanese light novel series written by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Tōzai. It has been published as an online novel since May 2018 on the text publishing site Shōsetsuka ni narō. An anime adaptation of the series produced by the Nexus studio premiered in October 2022 and currently consists of two seasons and 32 episodes; a sequel anime film, The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes, was announced back in December 2023.

Now, the anime is obviously on a break, but our good friends at Anime Trending have had the chance to sit down for an interview with the series director, Kazuya Nakanishi, and producer, Kazufumi Kikushima, who revealed some interesting information about the series as whole. In our report, we are going to bring you the most interesting fragments of that interview.

The first important thing that the two crew members revealed is how they actually got involved in the project,...

The official website for Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai , the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shihon Takamura's romantic comedy light novel series, released a new key visual today featuring the two twin protagonists — Rumi and Naori Jinguji. The anime is currently scheduled to premiere in July 2024. Motoki Nakanishi ( Summoned to Another World... Again? ) is also now confirmed to direct the TV anime. "The staff is working hard to bring out the charm of the original novel, which unfolds from the viewpoints of the twin heroines Rumi and Naori, who have diametrically opposed personalities, and the protagonist Jun, who is at the mercy of both of them," said Nakanishi. "We hope that you will join us in watching the sweet and sour love triangle that develops amidst the dilemma of their mutual love for each other, which sometimes ends up hurting each other." Related: Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai TV Anime...

Following the excellent “Hana”, Mai Nakanishi presents another stylized horror short, that has already won an award from Tampere.

“Swallow“ is screening at Across Asia Film Festival

The film begins with Mimi, a young woman, taking the elevator in a luxurious apartment complex, where another woman, Xue Lan has invited her to have lunch. It is soon revealed that both are actresses, and about to star in the same movie. Xue Lan, however, despite her seemingly polite demeanor, is actually condescending and uppity, flaunting her relationship with the producer and director to her co-star, as much as the difference in their status within the industry. Mimi smiles through it, but eventually a sharp comeback leaves her lips, hitting the other woman right where it hurts: the fact that she seems much older than her guest. The discussion leads to the second part of the movie, where Mimi has invited Xue...

Following the excellent “Hana”, Mai Nakanishi presents another stylized horror short, that has already won an award from Tampere.

“Swallow” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

The film begins with Mimi, a young woman, taking the elevator in a luxurious apartment complex, where another woman, Xue Lan has invited her to have lunch. It is soon revealed that both are actresses, and about to star in the same movie. Xue Lan, however, despite her seemingly polite demeanor, is actually condescending and uppity, flaunting her relationship with the producer and director to her co-star, as much as the difference in their status within the industry. Mimi smiles through it, but eventually a sharp comeback leaves her lips, hitting the other woman right where it hurts: the fact that she seems much older than her guest. The discussion leads to the second part of the movie, where Mimi has...