Famitsu Editorial Team to Present 2026 Must-Buy Games on TV Special
Famitsu has announced a special collaboration with the Japanese game variety show Ariyoshi iii eeeee! for its August 9, 2026 broadcast. The special segment, titled Famitsu Editorial Team’s Picks: 2026 Must-Buy Games SP, will showcase the titles that editors of Weekly Famitsu and Famitsu.com consider essential purchases this year. The selection spans noteworthy releases from the first half of 2026 as well as highly anticipated titles scheduled for the second half. Famitsu, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding in June 2026, is providing full cooperation for this episode.
Editors from Weekly Famitsu and Famitsu.com will appear in video segments during the program, delivering passionate commentary on the appeal of each selected game. In addition, Weekly Famitsu editor-in-chief Sagawa Hiroko will join the studio to engage in game talk alongside the show’s regular cast. Other participating staff members include Famitsu.com editor-in-chief Miyogawa Tadashi, deputy editor Yumin 17, and several additional members of both editorial teams. The segment is described as a must-see for game fans, offering a comprehensive look at this year’s gaming trends.
Ariyoshi iii eeeee! airs every Sunday from 10:00 PM to 10:48 PM across the TV Tokyo network, which includes TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting. The special episode is scheduled for August 9, though the broadcast time may be delayed by up to 60 minutes that day. The program is also available for real-time and catch-up viewing through streaming services nationwide. All titles featured in the segment will be limited to games rated CERO C (ages 15 and up) or lower.
Famitsu, which marked its 40th anniversary in June 2026, publishes the weekly magazine Weekly Famitsu every Thursday alongside the gaming and entertainment information site Famitsu.com. The group also actively pursues digital publishing, offering electronic editions of the magazine plus numerous e-books including strategy guides and art books. The show’s cast features MC Ariyoshi Hiroiki alongside comedy duo Taka and Toshi and Tanaka Takashi of Anger Games. With four decades of gaming coverage behind it, Famitsu’s curated list should make for a reliable shopping guide — definitely worth tuning in for anyone planning their next game purchases this year.
