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Updated: Jun 12, 13:51 UTC

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1 Sakayori Soma Steps Out in 3D for the First Time Nijisanji VTuber Sakayori Soma unveiled his 3D model on June 12, the third stream in the five-member Speciale relay, and fans flooded X with tears and praise. Entertainment
2 Two Kansai Idol Groups Share One Live TV Stage Naniwa Danshi and A!e group covered classic J-pop hits live on Music Station the same night A!e group's first lead film hit theaters. Entertainment
3 A Japanese music show packs idols, J-pop and a viral karaoke gag into one night A 2-hour TBS music-variety special drew live-tweeting crowds with idol guests, an actor's debut song, and a member who sings well but cannot hit high notes. Entertainment
4 Number_i Fans Hit With a Double Ticket Lottery in One Day Rock in Japan 2026's second ticket lottery dropped at 4pm on June 12, and Number_i fans were also waiting on their first fan-meeting results the same day. Entertainment
5 Monster Strike Finally Crosses Over With NARUTO Japan's hit mobile game Monster Strike kicks off its first NARUTO Shippuden collab, and a long-running 'Ramen Incident' fan theory just paid off. Tech
6 Japan's Captain Retires Days Before His World Cup Opener Captain Wataru Endo exits Japan's World Cup squad with a foot injury and announces his international retirement just three days before the opener vs the Netherlands. Sports
7 Snow Man's 'As We Are' Radio Brings the Abe-Fukazawa Duo Two longtime Snow Man members hosted the group's weekly radio show, and fans live-tweeted everything from frizzy-hair talk to a 10-minute delay caused by baseball. Entertainment

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