CATEGORY December 2026

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“Ranma ½” Season 3 Begins Airing on Nippon TV on October 3!

October 3, 2026– 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

The third season of the TV anime “Ranma ½,” based on Rumiko Takahashi’s classic martial arts romantic comedy, will air on Nippon TV starting October 3, 2026, every Saturday at 12:55 a.m. In addition to being broadcast nationwide on the Nippon TV network, the series will be available exclusively on Netflix immediately following each broadcast. With the addition of new characters debuting in Season 3, the chaotic fighting romance comedy featuring Ranma, Akane, and the rest of the cast is set to pick up even more steam.
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Tamagotchi Chocolate Box Coming in December! Includes 11 different figurines

December 2026 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Bandai’s “Tamagotchi Chocolate Box: Box Figure Collection” toy-in-food product will go on sale in December 2026 at candy sections of mass retailers nationwide. A total of 11 types of figurine charms—including Mametchi and Kuchipatchi (one of which is a secret variant)—are contained in a deluxe, package-style box and sold as a set with chocolate-coated cookies for 350 yen (385 yen including tax).
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“The Pointed Hat Atelier” Store Opens at Loft 6 on September 5!

Period: Sep 5, 2026〜Dec 14 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “POP UP STORE in Loft” for the TV anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat* will kick off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Kichijoji Loft, and will then tour a total of six locations—including Hiroshima, Namba, Sakae, Kyoto, and Sendai!
The lineup of exclusive merchandise includes six types of acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around a pajama party, tapestries, and clear files with newly drawn mini-character designs. For every purchase of 2,000 yen or more (tax included), customers will receive one randomly selected mini-bromide from a set of seven newly drawn designs.
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“Anime Stars: Fortune Latte” to Be Held in Osaka’s Umeda and Hakata Starting September 14!

Period: Sep 14, 2026〜Dec 31 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Ensemble Stars!!” Fortune Latte collaboration will be held from September 14 to December 31, 2026, at the café corners of the Bandai Namco Cross Store locations in Osaka Umeda and Hakata. Featuring the cat-ear illustrations that debuted during the Nanja Town collaboration this past March, this menu allows customers to choose any two of the 56 idols to have printed on their latte. With a total of 3,080 possible combinations, each latte is priced at 690 yen (tax included).
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“Girls und Panzer: The Final Chapter” Episode 5 Hits Theaters October 9! Available in 5 Formats

October 9, 2026— 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

Episode 5 of the original anime “Girls und Panzer: The Final Chapter,” produced by Actus, will be released in theaters starting Friday, October 9, 2026.
In addition to standard screenings, the film will be shown in five different formats—including the series’ first-ever Dolby Cinema screenings—at over 175 theaters nationwide, depicting the final match between Oarai Girls’ High School and St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy.
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“Dandadan” 5th Anniversary Café Opens in Tokyo and Osaka on October 27!

Period: Oct 27, 2026〜Dec 6 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration café commemorating the 5th anniversary of the “Dandadan” manga series will be held at Charum Café in Tokyo from October 27 to November 3, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka from December 2 to December 6. In addition to seating areas featuring character panels, customers will receive a special coaster (12 varieties total) with each collaboration menu item ordered, and a special mini card for every 3,000 yen spent on related merchandise.
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Meme Village 5th Anniversary Pop-Up Stores in 4 Cities—Opening Successively Starting September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the “Meme Village” group of slow-paced livestreamers, the “Meme Village 5th Anniversary POP-UP STORE” will open starting September 11, 2026, at Shibuya Moddy, followed by locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka—a total of four cities! In addition to venue-exclusive acrylic panels, 14 types of plush toys (including new designs with lanyards), and 2 types of capsule toys, purchase bonuses such as postcards and clear cards will be available based on the total amount spent. For select dates at Shibuya Moddy, entry will be by advance reservation via the LINE app.
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“Youth Pork Guy: Dear Friend” Opens October 16! Second Official Trailer Released

October 16, 2026— 2026/08/31 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

The theatrical anime *A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend*, based on the light novel by Kazushi Kamoshida, will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026. The second trailer and the key visual, titled “I’m Glad I Met You,” have been unveiled. Starting Friday, September 4, the second series of Movie Ticket cards with special bonuses and FamilyMart-exclusive convenience store Movie Ticket vouchers will also go on sale.
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“Perfect Day for Freshly Baked Bread” Mascot Marker Charms—Coming Gradually Starting in December!

Period: Scheduled for release in December 2026 2026/08/31 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

Introducing the “Freshly Baked Bread Day Mascot Marker Charms,” a capsule toy series that adds a cute touch to your everyday items. A total of 7 varieties, each shaped like freshly baked bread—including waffles, anpan, and keranpan—will be released sequentially starting in December 2026, priced at 300 yen per play!
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“The Failed Ninja Rantaro” × Tokyo Hotel Amagasaki: Collaboration Lunch Starts October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Mar 30 2026/08/31 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The first-ever collaboration lunch between *Rakudai Ninja Rantarō*—created by Amagasaki-born artist “Amago Sōbei”—and the Miyako Hotel Amagasaki has been announced. The special set meal, “The Canteen Lady’s Special,” will be served at the Japanese restaurant Tsukunokuni starting October 2, 2026, and will come with exclusive original merchandise!
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“To You Who Are in Full Bloom” Hotel Collaboration Starts September 19 in Ikebukuro!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Dec 19 2026/08/31 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration room stay package between the TV anime “To You in Full Bloom” and the Sunshine City Prince Hotel will be available from September 19 to December 19, 2026. Based on the theme of “Fall Outing Outfits,” the concept rooms feature newly illustrated artwork of Mizuki Ashiya, Izumi Sano, and Shuichi Nakatsu, and include four types of original amenities, such as acrylic stands and lunch totes.