The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
A collaboration between “ALIEN STAGE” and Animate Cafe will take place from November 19 to December 10, 2026, at Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro, Nagoya, and Tennoji. This collaboration coincides with the “ALIEN STAGE” EXHIBITION. Reservations for all dates will be made by lottery, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
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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.
New Anime
The manga *Oishinbo* is set to air as the TV anime *New Oishinbo* in 2027. Three main cast members—including Yohei Azagami, who plays Shiro Yamaoka—have been revealed, along with a teaser visual and a super teaser PV. A special video will also premiere on September 25 at 8:00 p.m.!
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As part of the 30th-anniversary project for the manga *Fengshen Yanyi*, the release of the all-new game *Fengshen Yanyi: Gyakumei Jōten* has been announced. This roguelike action game, in which players control a new protagonist illustrated exclusively by the original author, Ryū Fujisaki, will be released in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam!
Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
A collaboration between the anime “My Hero Academia,” based on the popular manga by Kohei Horikoshi, and Fuji-Q Highland will take place from September 18 to November 8, 2026. The event will feature collaborations with six popular attractions, newly recorded park announcements, two types of stamp rallies, collaboration food items, and a total of 18 types of collaboration merchandise.
