The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Pop-up Store
The “ONE PIECE CHOPPER’s” pop-up store will tour four Loft locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka starting September 21, 2026! New merchandise featuring original illustrations and bonus cards will be available!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji DEATH NOTE 2” will go on sale in stages starting January 16, 2027. As a preview of the lineup, two prizes have been revealed: Prize C, the “Nia Figure” (approx. 16 cm), and Prize D, the “Mello Figure” (approx. 13 cm). The price is 850 yen per play (tax included), and details on the other prizes will be announced at a later date.
News
An event commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sanrio’s character “Wish Me Mel” will be held at Harmony Land starting September 18, 2026. New costumes, limited-edition merchandise, and anniversary-themed food will be available!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“My Melody Lucky Draw,” a prize-guaranteed lottery featuring “My Melody”—a popular Sanrio character loved by people of all ages—will go on sale starting in January 2027 at Sanrio shops, convenience stores, and other locations nationwide.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
A major exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of Saka Mikami’s serialized manga *Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity*—titled “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition”—will kick off on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Tokyo, followed by stops in Osaka and Fukuoka! In addition to showcasing a collection of original artwork featuring dignified beauty and heartwarming scenes, a signing session with Saka Mikami will be held at the Tokyo venue.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
System Service has announced that new prize items from the TV anime “Golden Kamuy”—“Hachimusu Part 1” and the “Fluffy Oversized Blanket”—will begin rolling out to arcades starting in January 2027. “Hachimasu Part 1” features popular characters as plush keychains, while the “Fluffy Oversized Blanket” is a blanket that stands out for its generous size—large enough to wrap yourself in.
