The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “Exorcist” theme from the anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” which was first released as part of the Animate Fair, will go on general sale in mid-January 2026.
Pop-up Store
Sanrio’s “KIRIMI-chan.” pop-up store is set to open on September 25, 2026, at the wagon area beneath Staircase G in Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai, as well as at the Online Plaza!
New items will be available, including the latest addition to the “Munyu Gurumi Patio” series—the “Munyu Gurumi Mascot”—as well as collectible pin badges, acrylic stands, clear bookmarks, tote bags, and hand towels. Customers will also receive a free gift with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).
Merchandise
“There’s no way I could ever be your girlfriend—no way, no way! (*Wait, wasn’t it ‘no way, no way’!?)” — Newly illustrated merchandise in the Heisei Gal version goes on sale in January!
Merchandise
New merchandise from the “Danganronpa” series—including “Kemocube” figures that can be stacked—will go on sale in February 2027! The lineup features all 24 characters, including Nagito Komaeda.
Merchandise
Three types of plush toys from xxxHOLiC will go on sale in February 2027! Yuko Ichihara and Kimihiro Kazugari’s black cat plushies, “Tapinyanko,” are here!
Pop-up Store
The pop-up shop for the tactical shooter “Delta Force,” titled “‘Delta Force’ POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue-,” will be held from September 25 to October 11, 2026, at “AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109!
In addition to the event-exclusive pre-release of seven new merchandise items celebrating the game’s 2nd anniversary, for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on event-related merchandise, customers will receive one randomly selected “Event Purchase Bonus Postcard” (15 varieties total).
Pop-up Store
A “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX” pop-up corner is set to open at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store starting Friday, September 25, 2026! The lineup of new merchandise—featuring Joutou and the E·HEROes in colorful POP Art illustrations—includes pin badges, mini acrylic stands, sliding accessory cases, and acrylic art boards. Orders are also being accepted on the online store “eeo Store.”
Merchandise
New merchandise recreating the outerwear and body bag that Seto Shoko wore when she went mineral hunting in the anime *Ruri no Hoseki* will go on sale in January 2027!
Merchandise
Based on “Making a Living from Death Games,” new merchandise featuring original Ghost House costumes will go on general sale in January 2027! C108 pre-release merchandise and TCG supplies are now available!
News
The Happy Lottery “Disney IDOL ON STAGE” will go on sale sequentially starting Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town locations nationwide. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the lineup—featuring 11 prize tiers, led by the Grand Prize 20-cm-tall “Mickey” On Stage figure, along with the A Prize figure collection (8 varieties), B Prize plush charms, and acrylic stand props with original artwork—as well as details on the Happy Challenge, where you can try to win the Grand Prize.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring the “Mascot-Style Outfit” illustration—created exclusively to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the “Pretty Series”—will go on sale starting in November 2026.
Merchandise
From “Prisma☆Ilya,” the “Concept Master Line 1/5 Scale Statue” featuring Ilya and Miyu is set to be released in April 2028!!
Merchandise
The official “Metal Card Card Folder” from the “Taiga Fantasy Radio Drama: Master of Magic” will go on sale in January 2027! The second series of metal cards is also scheduled to be released on the same day.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring official visuals and mini-character illustrations from the anime *I Want to Be in Love Until You Die* (*Kimi Shinu*) will go on sale in November 2026!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring Akane Sakura and the Arakawa Clan from “Akane Banashi” will go on sale in January 2027! New items include a stage-style display stand with a gold folding screen, “Clumsy” T-shirts, and Senjafuda keychains!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring original illustrations of Aya Tojo and Tsukasa Nishino from the anime *Ichigo 100%*, based on the manga by Mizuki Kawashita, will go on sale in December 2026!
