The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Fashion
New *Star Wars* merchandise featuring “Grogu” from *The Mandalorian* will be available for made-to-order purchase at Shimamura Park starting at 3:00 PM on September 19, 2026. A total of seven items—including charms, pouches, and lounge pants—will be available for a limited time through September 27!
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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of “Pompompurin,” the “Sweets Party Mascot” capsule toy series will be available at capsule toy specialty stores and other locations starting in late September 2026. The lineup features a total of four designs, including two types of cupcakes, a decorated cake, and a square cake!
News
Kodansha’s “Chiikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection” will go on sale sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting September 28, 2026. The collection features a total of nine designs—including eight characters such as Chiikawa and Hachiware, plus a secret character—and will be sold as individual sheets priced at 660 yen (tax included) each.
Merchandise
Merchandise that was available for pre-sale at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” × GiGO collaboration café from April to May 2026 will go on general sale in December 2026!
Convenience Store
The “Original 3-Way Clip,” featuring Lotte’s baked goods characters, will be available at FamilyMart starting at 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2026. For every two eligible Lotte snacks purchased from the 11 participating items, customers will receive one clip from a selection of four designs. The promotion runs through October 5.
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The capsule toy series “Sergeant Keroro: Afro Flocky Dolls,” featuring figures of the Keroro Squad sporting afro hairstyles, will begin rolling out starting in the third week of September 2026. The line is distinguished by the soft, fluffy flocked afro hairstyles and includes all five squad members, such as Sergeant Keroro and Private Tamama!
Merchandise
Due to popular demand, the newly illustrated “Lace Kimono Ver.” merchandise from *The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls (DereMas)* will be re-released in January 2027!
Convenience Store
A campaign featuring the plush toy brand “mojojojo” and Lawson will begin on September 29, 2026. In addition to four types of original charms available with the purchase of any two eligible snacks, the campaign will feature six different initiatives, including a milk candy gift set, in-store merchandise, pre-orders exclusive to @Loppi and HMV, and Lawson Print.
Pop-up Store
Sanrio’s “Jewelpet” event, “Jewelpet Fair at Kiddyland,” is set to take place at 25 Kiddyland stores nationwide starting September 25, 2026! In addition to the early release of plush toys, keychain mascots, and trading goods, all stores will offer sparkling stickers, the Harajuku store will feature exclusive promotional items, and Ruby will make an appearance at the Osaka Umeda and Omokado stores.
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“Ichiban Kuji ~Playtime Pals Forever~” will go on sale on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and other platforms starting September 30, 2026. The lineup features 13 mini-figures of iconic supporting characters such as Babyface and Zurg, as well as scene figures of Woody and Buzz. The price is 880 yen per draw (including 10% tax).
Fashion
Sweatshirts featuring Sanritsu Confectionery’s “Kani Pan” and “Choco Bat” will go on sale starting September 22, 2026, at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. Each sweatshirt is priced at 1,490 yen (1,639 yen including tax) and comes in three sizes: 130, 140, and 150. The “Mini Kani-pan Chocolate” sweatshirt will be available exclusively at Shimamura Park.
Fashion
New merchandise for the anime “The New Prince of Tennis” will go on sale at participating Don Quijote stores starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes 10 items, such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of eight different bonus mini cards.
Pop-up Store
The “Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyu Gurumi Patio” event will be held from Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (a national holiday) through Tuesday, October 6, at Ekute Akihabara 1F -AKIBA LINK-.
Featuring six characters from the “Angel and Little Devil Series”—Pochacco, Bad Batsumaru, Kerokero Keroppi, Hangyodon, Tuxedo Sam, and Peckle the Duck—the event will offer Munyu Plush mascots, collectible pin badges, acrylic stands, die-cut stickers, and postcards.
News
A collaboration collection between the anime “Chikawa” and the children’s clothing brand “apres les cours” will go on sale starting September 18, 2026. In addition to sweatshirts with sagara embroidery and waffle-weave sets, the lineup will also feature matching face socks for parents and children, featuring the same patterns as the adult versions.
Fashion
Kids’ apparel from the second installment of the tokusatsu series “PROJECT R.E.D.,” *Kaku-Sake Hunter Omega Horn*, will go on sale at Shimamura starting Saturday, September 19, 2026. The collection features two types of role-play hoodies and a sweatshirt that comes with a storage box—and all sizes of the hoodies are available exclusively online!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Flat Face Mascot: Bug Face Ver.” prize from the globally popular animated series “Amazing Digital Circus” will be rolled out sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five characters, including Pomni and Jacks!
