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.
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!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An exhibition of original artwork by Hiroko Natsuno, titled “Hiroko Natsuno Exhibition,” will be held at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo starting November 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature original artwork spanning 10 years from three works—*25:00, in Akasaka*, *A Love That Knows No Winter*, and *About an Arab Song*—all of which have been adapted into TV dramas. It will also be held in Kyoto starting January 8, 2027!
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!
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 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!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Dreams Are Revived,” commemorating a milestone in the series that began with the first installment in 1996, has been announced. The exhibition will be held at Yurakucho Marui starting October 31, 2026, and at Space Galleria KYOTO starting December 4. A mini autograph card will be given as an admission gift!
News
The collaboration between *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” will begin on October 10, 2026. Centered around a digital quiz rally that takes participants on a tour of Nara’s famous sights, the event will also feature collaboration menu items, merchandise, and a specially wrapped train!
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!
Pop-up Store
A *Gintama* TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP is set to open at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Friday, October 2, 2026! New merchandise—including acrylic stands, clear files, and folding screen-style color paper—featuring brand-new illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random limited-edition bromide (7 varieties total). Starting in Kyoto, the event will roll out sequentially at all four venues: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore, and TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi.
News
The “Super Cup × Nijisanji: Ultimate Favorite Noodles Campaign” will run from October 12, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The collaborative product “Beef Kimchi Stew-Flavored Ramen,” created by Shatsuki, Keisuke Maemoto, Joe Rikichi, Leos Vincent, and Ayato Hitotsubashi, will also go on sale on the same day.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From Rilakkuma’s “Korilakkuma’s Little Devil Mood” theme, the capsule toy “Korilakkuma’s Little Devil Mood Mascot Charm with Carabiner” is set to go on sale in January 2027!
The lineup consists of five designs: Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma (Sitting), Korilakkuma (Strawberry), Kiiroi Tori, and Chairoi Koguma, each measuring approximately 40 mm. These are mascot charms that come with a carabiner for attaching to bags and other items.
Collaboration Café
The “Horimiya” 15th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe, “Horimiya CAFE: Katagiri High School Culture Festival,” will be held at the motto cafe Ikebukuro location starting October 14, 2026. Details have been released regarding all 16 food, dessert, and drink items that will be served during the first half of the Tokyo event, as well as the takeout menu, special perks, and pre-release merchandise.
