The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
The “Detective Conan” Artistic Fireworks 2026, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the TV anime series, will be held on November 21, 2026, at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama. This one-night-only show will feature fireworks set to the series’ opening and ending themes, as well as theme songs from the theatrical films. Four ticket categories will be available, starting at 8,900 yen.
A collaboration between the theatrical film “Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise” and “Cygames Presents: Imari Bay Grand Fireworks 2026” will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Imari City, Saga Prefecture. A total of five types of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters in happi coats will be sold at the venue, and they will also be available for purchase later on CyStore.
A collaboration café commemorating the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” will be held at the Collaboration Café Honpo BLANC Ikebukuro branch from October 23 to November 22, 2026. Newly drawn life-size illustrations and chibi characters have been unveiled, and a takeout event is also planned in Osaka as part of the “Charadri!!” pop-up series.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters,” the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters × Collaboration Cafe Honpo BLANC [Revival Edition]” The collaboration menu, promotional items, and merchandise have been revealed, and reservations for the Ikebukuro location will open on October 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The lineup includes 16 types of monster-themed drinks, food and desserts that will rotate between the first and second halves of the event, and life-size acrylic stands. A pop-up takeout event is also scheduled to take place in Osaka starting November 27.
A pop-up shop for “D·N·ANGEL,” based on the original work by Yukiru Sugisaki, will open on November 6, 2026, at “AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109! Newly drawn illustrations based on the “Starry Sky Maid & Starry Sky Butler” concept have been unveiled and will be on display for a limited time through November 22.
The “KING OF PRISM-Tri-Star Act-” POP-UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting October 1, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu (Abeno Hoop) starting November 14!
New merchandise—including large acrylic stands, a collection of pin badges, and acrylic dioramas featuring original illustrations themed around “Pirates”—will be on sale. Additionally, customers will receive a bonus mini photo card (8 varieties total) with every 1,000 yen spent, and a venue-exclusive life-size panel giveaway campaign will also be held.
Maiko Mochizuki · Chihiro Sakurada, will be held sequentially at 23 Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore locations nationwide starting October 1, 2026, to celebrate the release of the latest volume in their popular series, *Star Reading at the Full Moon Coffee Shop*. In addition to selling original collaboration merchandise—such as mugs, teaspoons, and drip coffee bags—themed around “Book & Cafe,” Maruzen’s Kyoto Main Store and magmabooks will host an exhibition of reproduction original illustrations, a panel exhibition, and a book signing event. Furthermore, a collaboration café will be held at the Kyoto venue.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the official Doraemon store, “Doraemon Future Department Store,” will open at Tokyo Dome City Central Park from October 9 to November 23, 2026! The event will feature the exclusive “Neon Line Postcards” with a neon design, as well as new colors of “Fluffy Cardigan” and “Fleece-Lined Socks: Lying Down,” will be available. Customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more will also receive a monthly sticker featuring a design that changes every month.
The “New Theatrical Version ☆ Sergeant Keroro: Resurrected and Earth Is Immediately in Danger of Destruction! Character Pop Store” will be held at Bandai Namco Cross Store Sendai (AEON Mall Natori) starting October 3, 2026! The event will feature original merchandise using newly drawn “Painter Style” illustrations and mini-characters illustrated by Yupon-sensei, a bonus illustration sheet for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, and the “Keroro Gara-pon” game, priced at 600 yen (tax included) per play.
The second collaboration between the anime “Haikyū!!” and Ootoya, titled “Meals for Victory: Creating and Passing on the Next Generation!!,” will be held at Ootoya restaurants nationwide from October 8 to November 23, 2026. Collaboration set meals featuring prizes inspired by six second-year students from various schools—including Yū Nishitani and Kenma Kozume—will be introduced in two phases, with three varieties each in the first and second halves of the event. Additionally, a dessert platter inspired by the team captain’s treat and newly illustrated merchandise will be available for purchase.
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.
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.
The “Touken Ranbu” Stage Play × Animate 10th Anniversary Collaboration Shop will be held on the 7th floor (SOUTH) of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from November 7 to November 23, 2026! Representing the *Touken Ranbu* stage play, the Tōken Danshi—Mikazuki Munechika, Ōbōhei, Taikozane Sadamune, Izuminokami Kanesada, Horikawa Kunihiro, and Yamabokogiri Nagayoshi—will appear as panels; further details will be announced at a later date.
Details have been released for the collaboration between the “Urban Legend Debunking Center” and Karaoke Tetsujin (October 8–November 23, 2026), featuring collaborative drinks by Wataru Meguriya, Azami Fukurai, and Jasmine (660 yen each) and the “-Fabulous! – Set” (1,760 yen) with special bonuses have been revealed. The themed rooms, available at nine locations, cost 2,200 yen per person per time slot (tax included), and reservations will be accepted via a dedicated form starting at 5:00 PM on October 5.
A campaign featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s official character, “PPULBATU,” and GiGO will run from October 17 to November 23, 2026, featuring limited-edition prizes such as plush puppets—marking the character’s first appearance as a prize. We’ll also introduce GiGO’s “PPULBATU-yaki” taiyaki, drinks with free gifts, photo spots, and a repost campaign.
A collaboration between the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissière” and Karaoke Tetsujin will take place at 10 locations nationwide from October 8 to November 23, 2026, featuring new, original Halloween-themed illustrations. We’ll introduce four types of collaboration drinks that come with coasters, special sets, newly illustrated merchandise, concept rooms at the Shibuya Dogenzaka and Osaka Namba locations, and the challenge to sing the designated songs.
