The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A super teaser visual for Season 4 of the TV anime *Jujutsu Kaisen*, titled “The Death March: Part 2,” was released on August 29, 2026. It depicts Ryomen Sukuna gazing intently from the dimly lit depths of the water and reaching out toward the viewer; details about the Season 4 storyline were also revealed.
Merchandise
New merchandise from “Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE,” which was first sold at a pop-up store, will go on general sale in November!
Merchandise
New merchandise from Key’s latest romance adventure game, “anemoi,” which caused a stir at pop-up stores, will go on sale in December!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring character art, scene illustrations, and Punikyu~ from *Jujutsu Kaisen* will go on sale in November 2026! Pre-release items from Animeake and Tokimake are now available!
Merchandise
From *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turnaround*, the “Build Divide -Bright- Premium Booster Pack,” featuring newly illustrated artwork, will be released in mid-December 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Pick Up & Connect Mascot 2” capsule toys for the game “UNDERTALE”—for which Toby Fox served as the overall posing supervisor—are now available. The lineup features five characters, including Human and Undyne, in a total of 10 varieties, including ball chain and snap clip versions!
Merchandise
New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “Summer Festival” theme from the TV anime *Hikaru no Go* will go on general sale in November 2026! C108 pre-release merchandise is now available!
Merchandise
New “DJ ver.” merchandise featuring an original illustration from *Senki Zesshou Symphogear XV* will go on general sale in November 2026! Gamers exclusive merchandise is now available!
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Eft Toys Confect will release the “Jewelpet Clear Pouch” starting Monday, August 31, 2026, at convenience stores and in the snack sections of supermarkets. The pouch features a clear design that lets you see its contents, and you can attach it to a bag or other item using the included carabiner to carry it with you. All 10 designs—Ruby, Labra, Safi, Garnet, and Angelra—will be available at random, and the price is 440 yen (tax included).
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring the character “Gloomy the Mischievous Bear (Gloomy)” by Chuck Mori × “Avail” are now available nationwide. Starting August 29, 2026, new items—including pullovers, zip-up hoodies, miniskirts, and socks—are now on sale at Avail stores nationwide and online!
Merchandise
New “Demon Hunter” merchandise from *Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance* will go on sale starting in October 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The spin-off novel *Your Name. Another Side: Earthbound*, based on director Makoto Shinkai’s film *Your Name.*, will be released on August 25, 2026!
News
A collaboration between the anime *NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE* and Bakudan-yaki Honpo will take place starting August 29, 2026, at all four locations, including the Ikebukuro Main Store! Bakudan-yaki with limited-edition collaboration toppings and merchandise will be available!
Merchandise
The second series of “Cherigem Stickers,” based on the movie “Tabe-ko Doubutsu,” will go on sale in December 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Based on the anime “Hanakappa,” adapted from the picture book by Tadashi Akiyama, the capsule toy “Hanakappa: Pinch and Connect, Here We Go!” will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of August 2026. The lineup consists of 10 varieties across two types—the Ball Chain Version and the Lobster Clasp Version—and each play costs 300 yen (tax included).
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A total of eight items from the “Poppy Playtime” horror game collaboration menu will be available starting August 28, 2026, at “Hi! EVERYVALLEY” in Tokyo Dome City! Customers who place an order will receive a special coaster as a gift!
