The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
The “Attack on Titan: Offer Your Heart” Ichiban Kuji will go on sale starting October 24, 2026, at Lawson stores, the official Ichiban Kuji shop, and other locations. MASTERLISE figures of Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Erwin, and Hanji will be available as Prizes A through E, and the Last One Prize will feature a MASTERLISE figure of Levi—The Strongest Soldier in Humanity.
It has been announced that the theatrical releases of *Attack on Titan* Part 1: *The Red Lotus Bow and Arrow* and the finale, *THE LAST ATTACK*, will be screened in SCREEN X, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX formats. Part 1 is scheduled to open on October 23, 2026, and the finale is scheduled for release in 2027; both announcements were made as part of the “99 Big News” segment on September 9, “Attack on Titan Day.”
A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Lawson will take place at Lawson stores nationwide starting at 7:00 a.m. on September 15, 2026. Featuring newly drawn illustrations of the strikers dressed in stylish outfits that exude mature charm, the campaign will offer clear files and laser cards available with the purchase of eligible products, as well as Toppo in original packaging, in-store merchandise, and Lawson-branded fans.
“Ichiban Kuji: Made in Abyss” will go on sale starting October 31, 2026, at Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations. The lineup includes Prize A: Bondルド’s “MASTERLISE” and Prize B: Nanachi & Meeti’s “Revible Moment,” with each draw costing 850 yen (including 10% tax).
A collaboration stay package between the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” and the Sunshine City Prince Hotel will go on sale starting Saturday, September 19, 2026. The package features 10 newly drawn characters dressed as doormen, along with two types of collaboration rooms and a total of 10 collaboration drinks!
“Ichiban Kuji Berserk: Fates of the Twin Poles” will go on sale starting September 25, 2026, at Lawson stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations. The lineup includes Prize A—reproduction original artwork framed in the new “EPITAFRAME” style—as well as MASTERLISE figures of Guts and Zodd, among other items. Each draw costs 850 yen (including 10% tax).
“Ichiban Kuji: ‘Persona’ Series 30th ANNIVERSARY” will go on sale sequentially starting November 28, 2026, at Lawson stores, bookstores, and other locations. The lineup includes figures of the protagonists from *Persona 3*, *4*, and *5*, as well as a logo figure as the “Last One” prize, with each draw priced at 850 yen (tax included).
“Ichiban Kuji ~Playtime Pals Forever~” will go on sale on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and other platforms starting September 30, 2026. The lineup features 13 mini-figures of iconic supporting characters such as Babyface and Zurg, as well as scene figures of Woody and Buzz. The price is 880 yen per draw (including 10% tax).
“Ichiban Kuji NARUTO Shippuden: Hidan & Kakuzu Edition” will go on sale in stages starting October 26, 2026, and the full lineup has been revealed. Shikamaru Nara and Asuma Sarutobi, as well as the immortal “Akatsuki” duo, Hidan and Kakuzu, have been transformed into MASTERLISE figures, and the Last One Prize features Naruto Uzumaki unleashing the Wind Release: Rasengan. The price is 790 yen per draw (tax included).
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of “Winnie the Pooh,” the “Ichiban Kuji 100th Anniversary” series will go on sale starting October 10, 2026, at locations such as 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town. The lineup includes plush-style flocked figures—making their Ichiban Kuji debut—as well as book-shaped lights and an anniversary plush toy as the “Last One” prize. The price is 790 yen (tax included) per play.
“Ichiban Kuji Esther Bunny -ROMANCE ANGEL-” will go on sale in stages starting November 7, 2026, and will also be available on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE starting at 11:00 a.m. on November 9. The lineup features a total of 10 prizes, including a fluffy vanity pouch and cosmetics palette featuring an angel-themed Esther Bunny, a COCOPOCCH! plush mascot, and a large plush doll as the Last One Prize. Each draw costs 750 yen.
Collaboration items featuring San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma” and the Shimamura Group’s casual brand “Avail” will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting September 5, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 25 items, such as a pass case with a retractable cord, insulated bags, and loungewear, and they will be available at the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day.
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.
“SWIMMER Gum with Pouch,” a food toy featuring a pouch from the “SWIMMER” lifestyle brand, will go on pre-sale starting September 3, 2026, at select Don Quijote, Arita, and Piago stores. Featuring a retro and cute design based on the concept “Be with SWIMMER Every Day, Everywhere!”, the set includes four varieties and is priced at 396 yen (tax included).
Collaboration items between the TV anime “Magical Sisters Lulu and Lily” and Fashion Center Shimamura will go on sale starting September 5, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and at Shimamura Park. The lineup includes a total of eight items, such as a tote bag with a charm, a shopping bag with a pouch, a carabiner with a retractable cord, and a flocked bang clip, with prices ranging from 539 yen to 2,189 yen (tax included).
Collaboration items featuring “Magical Angel Creamy Mami” and Fashion Center Shimamura will go on sale starting September 5, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and at Shimamura Park. The lineup includes a total of eight items, such as a tote bag with a charm, a shopping bag with a pouch, and a heart-shaped air freshener. On the same day, items from the latest installment in the same Pierrot Magical Girl series, “Magical Sisters Lulut and Lily,” will also be released.
