The latest collab news on anime, manga, games, voice actors, movies, and more!
Merchandise
Acrylic stands and stickers featuring “Puni-Kore” chibi illustrations from the anime *Kamiina Botan: When She’s Drunk, She’s Like a Lily* will go on sale in October 2026!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“Live Drawing Original Art Exhibition: ‘DRAWING NOW!’,” a special event commemorating the 40th anniversary of artist Kiya Asamiya’s debut—known for works such as “Silent Mobius”—will be held at the Revest Gallery Sō in Kichijōji starting September 17.
Pop-up Store
The “Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK” POP UP STORE (Gleamistia ver.) will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026!
New merchandise, including acrylic stands and hologram pin badges featuring a classic, newly drawn illustration inspired by a starry sky, will be available. The event will also feature a panel exhibition and a giveaway of hologram sheets for every 3,000 yen spent.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for Amamori-sensei’s role-reversal BL manga *My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Overwhelming* will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, August 28, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka starting Wednesday, October 7!
In addition to new merchandise—such as acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mizuki Yaeno and Masato Uzuki in their jersey maid outfits—there will be a giveaway of all 7 types of mini photo cards as a bonus for every 2,000 yen spent, as well as a giveaway campaign offering a chance to win a life-size panel exclusive to the Tokyo venue.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji Hololive ~RPG Style~” will go on sale starting September 5, 2026, at Lawson and Ministop stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations nationwide.
Collaboration Café
The “Aikatsu!” pop-up event “Sweet Restaurant” will be held sequentially at three Tree Village locations starting September 19, 2026. A total of eight types of limited-edition merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available!
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “Botania” series—featuring striking botanical designs—based on the anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat*, created by Shirahama O, will go on sale in December!
Pop-up Store
The “Love Live!” pop-up store, *Love Live! POP UP STORE ~Marine Collection~*, will kick off at Akihabara Grand Entas on Friday, August 28, 2026, and will tour all three venues—G-Store Osaka and G-Store Nagoya!
In addition to merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the μ’s members in marine sailor outfits and standee displays, the event will offer a free bromide with every 3,000 yen spent, birthday bonuses starting September 9, and a summary of the event details leading up to the simultaneous holding of the 《“Love Live!” Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026,” which runs simultaneously on the 4th floor of the same building.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “No Game No Life” will be held starting Friday, August 28, 2026, at the event space on the 6th floor of Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2!
In addition to the pre-release sale of various items—such as acrylic stands, trading goods, and body pillow covers featuring newly drawn illustrations—there will also be an on-site purchase bonus lottery where customers can win an “A5 acrylic panel” for every 2,000 yen spent.
News
“Ink in Wonderland,” a mystery-solving event hosted by “Ink,” a four-member gaming commentary group affiliated with UUUM, will be held sequentially at the Umeda Sky Building and Tokyo Tower starting September 11, 2026.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the live-action drama “Kiss After the Investigation,” based on Suu-sensei’s popular BL manga, will open at Manga-ten Shibuya on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and will move to Manga-ten Tennoji starting Tuesday, September 15. The exhibition—which is free to enter—will feature standee panels of Heisuke Takoi and Shu Shiono (played by Shu Watanabe and Riyu Saito), stills from the drama, costumes and props from the series, a welcome board signed by the cast and Suu-sensei, and reproductions of original artwork from the manga. Original pop-up merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Collaboration Café
By Makoto Yoshimoto A collaboration café featuring *Liar! Goku-o-kun* and *Kashi Battle*, created by Makoto Kimoto, will be held at Charum Café (Ikebukuro) in Tokyo from August 26 to September 27, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE (Nipponbashi) in Osaka from October 21 to November 15, 2026. In addition to collaboration menu items that will change between the first and second halves of the event, the café will feature collaboration merchandise using newly drawn illustrations, character-themed seating areas, coasters as an order bonus, and mini cards as a purchase bonus.
Pop-up Store
“The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls POP UP STORE ~Legend of Cinderella: The Legend of Pinyakorata~” is set to open on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the JOL Collab Store on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109! The store will feature acrylic stands and random pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations, as well as merchandise from “Pinyakora-ta the Hero.” A purchase bonus will also be available: customers will receive a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
Pop-up Store
A “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” pop-up shop will be held starting Friday, August 21, 2026, at the wagon located beneath Staircase K in “Tokyo Character Street” on the B1 floor of Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai!
The shop will feature pin badges, acrylic cards, and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of Lelouch, Suzaku, and C.C. dressed in detective-style outfits, as well as GraffArt merchandise. There will also be a purchase bonus: customers will receive an illustration card (4 designs total) with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise.
Collaboration Café
The “HELLO KITTY Autumn Picnic” dessert buffet, featuring the beloved “Hello Kitty” characters that have captivated people across generations, will be held at the Hilton Hiroshima from September 11 to November 8, 2026, exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Pop-up Store
mofusand’s limited-time pop-up shop, “mofusand Fluffy Bakery,” will be held at the Sogo Yokohama 8th Floor Event Hall from Thursday, September 3, 2026, through Wednesday, September 16, 2026! In addition to plush mascot toys, tableware, and stationery featuring cats dressed as bakers, the event will feature a wide array of new items, including the “Fluffy Sea Creature Cat Mascots,” mofusand × Sanrio Characters merchandise, capsule toys, and special purchase bonuses.
