The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A pop-up shop commemorating the 20th anniversary of the “To LOVE-Ru” serialization will be held at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA starting Thursday, October 8, 2026. Merchandise featuring 14 newly drawn illustrations by Kentaro Yabuki will be available, and autograph sessions with Mr. Yabuki and Ms. Saki Hasemi, as well as figures of Momo, Beria, and Deviluke, have also been announced.
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A collaboration between the “Urban Legend Debunking Center” and Karaoke Tetsujin will take place at 10 locations nationwide starting Thursday, October 8, 2026. Merchandise featuring original illustrations by artist Natsuki, based on the “Angels and Demons” concept, will be available for pre-sale, and themed rooms and collaboration drinks will also be introduced.
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The “Theater Series [Part 1]: Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery” collaboration campaign with Round One, titled “Winter Fluffy and Cozy Days,” will be held at Round One locations nationwide from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, January 11, 2027. The event will feature collaboration merchandise and capsule toys showcasing newly drawn “fluffy and soft” character designs, a total of five types of collaboration drinks, and a B4-sized visual mat available with the purchase of a collaboration pack.
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It has been announced that “Chiikawa Bakery mini,” the fourth domestic location of the “Chiikawa” permanent bakery chain “Chiikawa Bakery,” will open in winter 2026 at Daimaru Tokyo, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station. Details such as the opening date and product lineup will be announced in due course.
Merchandise
Following “How My Neighbor the Angel Turned Me into a Good-for-Nothing Without Me Even Noticing, Part 2,” new products featuring the zodiac-themed “12 Zodiac Signs Visuals” will go on sale in December 2026!
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the first anniversary of NARUMIYA HAPPY PARK, the Narumiya Characters-themed café “NARUMIYA CHARACTERS Lovely Stand” will open for a limited time starting October 16, 2026, in Shinjuku, Tokyo (Lumine Est Shinjuku), and in Umeda, Osaka (KITTE Osaka) starting October 29. The cafe will feature a menu inspired by Mimirī-chan, Berie-chan, and the new characters Ripan-chan and Wanpī-chan, as well as cafe-exclusive, newly illustrated merchandise. Reservations will be accepted starting at 6:00 PM on October 2.
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From “Machikado Mazoku,” the “Mikan Birthday 2026 POP UP SHOP,” celebrating Mikan’s birthday on November 3, will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 30 to November 10, 2026! In addition to new merchandise featuring an original birthday illustration by Izumo Ito, the event will include a giveaway of mini cards (4 designs total) with every 1,000 yen spent, a giveaway campaign for life-size panels, and a post-event online sale starting November 11.
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A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 29 to November 11, 2026! The event will feature large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges based on newly drawn illustrations themed around cheongsam, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, a venue-exclusive campaign will be held, offering bonus clear cards (10 varieties total) and a chance to win a life-size panel.
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The Kyoto Tango Railway and “Cinnamoroll” are teaming up for the “A Gentle, Lulling Stroll Through Maritime Kyoto” event, which begins on November 1. The event will feature the operation of a specially wrapped train called the “Cinnamoroll Gentle, Lulling Stroll Train,” the sale of one-day passes with special perks, and a digital stamp rally!
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Matsuya Foods’ Matsuya and Matsu-no-ya restaurants are launching a collaboration with “Sumikko Gurashi” called the “Sumikko Gurashi: A Big ♪ Reward Campaign,” which will be held nationwide starting October 6. Order any eligible children’s menu item and receive a reflective keychain (6 designs total) right away!
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A pop-up shop for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting October 31, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubas starting December 4! Under the theme of “Autumn Parade,” the event will feature new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in autumn-themed outfits, along with the distribution of special gifts and a panel exhibition. Post-event online sales via the MEDICOS ONLINE SHOP are also planned.
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A new collaboration between Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, and “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” will kick off on October 24. The event will feature the distribution of trading cards (6 varieties total) at restaurants throughout the city, a “Photo Derby” tour covering the Iburi and Hidaka regions, the installation of life-size panels, and the sale of newly illustrated merchandise!
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New “Tropical”-themed merchandise from the anime “Yona of the Dawn” will go on sale starting in December 2026! It also features cute, doodle-style graph art illustrations!
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The first collaboration between the TV anime “Detective PreCure!” and the Real Escape Game, titled “The Treasure Chest Has Disappeared!? The Mystery from the Phantom Thieves,” will be held sequentially starting November 27 in Kichijoji and at Hirakata Park. Join Detective PreCure in solving the mystery of the missing treasure chest in this hands-on game!
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Original merchandise commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of director Satoshi Kon’s animated film *Paprika* went on sale at the Japan Post online store starting October 1, 2026. The lineup includes a total of four items, such as a set of framed stamps and postcards featuring iconic scenes, and a set of glasses and acrylic coasters inspired by the in-film bar “RADIO CLUB.” Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially starting October 30.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
Hololive Production’s official nationwide touring exhibition, “hololive Grand Reception ~An Invitation Filled with Gratitude~,” will kick off on October 10, 2026, at TOKYO DREAM PARK. We’ll introduce exhibits featuring the key visual—a newly drawn illustration of the characters in dresses created exclusively for this exhibition—as well as the “hololive Sign Simulation” where you can choose from 63 characters, audio guides, venue-exclusive merchandise, and an invitation ticket as an admission bonus.
