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“Hasanokuso” Blu-ray Release Celebration Campaign Starts September 24!

A campaign commemorating the release of the Blu-ray (Special Limited Edition) of the movie “Love Live! Hasu no Sora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club: Bloom Garden Party” will be held at Animate and Gamers locations from September 24 to October 4, 2026. In addition to life-size standees wearing “Bloom Garden Party” hoodies and displays of stills from the film, Gamers will run its “Hasunozora Hunter” promotion, and Animate will hold an app theme customization campaign.

Lisa and Gaspard Character Lottery: FRUITS—On Sale September 26!

The “Charafuku Lottery: Lisa and Gaspard FRUITS”—a store-based lottery where every ticket wins a prize—will go on sale sequentially starting September 26, 2026, at bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. For 770 yen (tax included) per play, the lottery features a lineup of limited-edition fruit-themed items, including soft and squishy BIG plush toys, flat plush toys, embroidered drawstring pouches, and art posters.

Touken Ranbu: Companion Stroll Pochikuji Part 2—On Sale Starting September 26!

“Furyu Lottery: Touken Ranbu ONLINE – A Stroll with Your Companion ~Pochi Lottery~ Part 2” will go on sale sequentially starting September 26, 2026, at Ministop, hobby shops, bookstores, and other locations. Each play costs 690 yen (tax included), and the lineup includes companion finger puppets, mini towel sets, and close attendant pin sticker sets.

Ai Yazawa’s “NANA” x Godiva: Second Collection to Go on Sale Starting September 16!

The second collaboration between Ai Yazawa’s popular manga “NANA” and Godiva will go on sale on September 16, 2026. The lineup will feature a chocolate assortment with packaging depicting the members of BLACK STONES, G Chocolat in a heart-shaped tin, and the Mixed Berry Cake Chocolixir. Original stickers will also be available as a purchase bonus.

Kyosuke Usuta x Granif Collaboration Collection: All 12 Items Go on Sale September 29!

Collaboration items between gag manga artist Kyosuke Usuta and the apparel brand “Granif” will go on sale in stores starting September 29, 2026. Characters from three series—“Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san,” “Pew! Pew! Jaguar,” and “Arabake! Arato Gungun Park”—will appear in the lineup, which features a total of 12 items, including T-shirts and hoodies.

“Samwanhertsu” Takes First Place in the “Next Big Manga Awards 2026” Comic Book Category!

The winners of the “Next Big Manga Award 2026,” a user-participation manga award co-hosted by KADOKAWA and Dwango, were announced on September 16, 2026. First place in the Comic Book category went to Eiji Yamano’s *Samwan Heruts*, while first place in the Web Manga category went to Taio Watanabe’s *Okaeri Shihōsen*.

“The Bread Thief” Main PV Part 2 Released! The ending theme is by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu!

The second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime “The Bread Thief,” which will begin airing on NHK E-Tele on October 2, 2026, have been released. The PV features the first-ever preview of the ending theme song “Pang Pang Pang,” performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and also showcases the voices of new cast members Atsumi Tanezaki and Kana Hanazawa.

Detective Conan Diner: Permanent Location in Shibuya—Opening Winter 2026!

“Detective Conan Diner,” a permanent restaurant based on the TV anime “Detective Conan,” is scheduled to have its grand opening on the 4th floor of Shibuya Stream in the winter of 2026. This restaurant, commemorating the show’s 30th anniversary, will feature food inspired by Conan and Ran, as well as character plush toys shaped like bread!

Hololive × QTTA: Receipt Entry Campaign Starts October 1!

The collaboration campaign between Toyo Suisan’s “MARUCHAN QTTA” and Hololive Production will begin accepting entries on October 1, 2026. By submitting a receipt for a qualifying product via LINE, 1,000 winners will be selected at random to receive original posters featuring exclusive artwork, lid clips, and QUO Cards.

Chikawa Aprelecour: Matching Socks for Parents and Kids, and More—On Sale September 18!

A collaboration collection between the anime “Chikawa” and the children’s clothing brand “apres les cours” will go on sale starting September 18, 2026. In addition to sweatshirts with sagara embroidery and waffle-weave sets, the lineup will also feature matching face socks for parents and children, featuring the same patterns as the adult versions.

mojojojo: Lawson Exclusive Charms and Merchandise Available Starting September 29!

A campaign featuring the plush toy brand “mojojojo” and Lawson will begin on September 29, 2026. In addition to four types of original charms available with the purchase of any two eligible snacks, the campaign will feature six different initiatives, including a milk candy gift set, in-store merchandise, pre-orders exclusive to @Loppi and HMV, and Lawson Print.

Chiikawa × Ponde Couleur: A total of 6 cosmetics items go on sale starting November 23!

“Chiikawa” is making an appearance in the cosmetics brand “Pon de Couleur,” and the “Pon de Couleur Chiikawa Multi-Color Powder” will go on sale starting November 23, 2026. This multi-color powder can be used as eyeshadow or face color and comes in a total of six designs featuring cut-out illustrations of the Chikawa characters. The price is 550 yen (tax included).

Blue Archive Ichiban Kuji Vol. 4: On Sale Starting December 26!

“Ichiban Kuji Blue Archive Vol. 4” will go on sale in stages starting December 26, 2026. As part of the Ichiban Kuji “1/7 Gracemaster” series of bishoujo figures, five characters—Al, Kayoko, Ako, Saori, and Hina—will be released in dress outfits, priced at 850 yen per draw.

Black Butler 20th Anniversary Special Site Now Live! Limited-Edition Mini Color Postcards Also Available at Animate!

Yana Toboso’s *Black Butler* will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its serialization on September 18, 2026, and a special commemorative website and 20th-anniversary promotional video have been released. An anime fair has begun at Animate stores nationwide, consisting of four separate events where customers receive a replica mini-shikishi for every eligible comic book purchased, and a commemorative exhibition has also been announced.