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Rilakkuma × Haikyu!! Store Opens in 5 Cities Nationwide Starting November 20!

A pop-up store for the special collaboration between the anime series “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”—titled “Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!”—will tour Base Yard Tokyo locations in five cities across Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima—starting November 20, 2026! The first lineup of 13 items—including acrylic stands, random-design mats, and pin badges—has been unveiled, along with a collaboration lottery set for release on January 23, 2027, and card-shaped soft cookies scheduled for release in January 2027!

“New Mobile Report Gundam W × JR Tokai: Favorite Character Tour” Starts October 20!

“OPERATION TOKAIDO,” a collaboration between “New Mobile Report Gundam W” and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign, will begin on October 20, 2026. Exclusive in-train voice messages on the Tokaido Shinkansen, metallic cards, wallpapers featuring the six stations served by the Nozomi, and collaboration merchandise will be available!

Gintama “Gin!” Fair at Animate Locations Nationwide Starts December 26!

The “TV Anime Gintama ‘Gin!’ Fair” for the TV anime “Gintama” will be held from December 26, 2026, through January 17, 2027, at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store! During the event period, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive a washi-style card (7 varieties total). Additionally, 10 Animate-exclusive items—including acrylic stands and eye masks featuring a newly drawn “Gin!” illustration themed around his piercing gaze—will be available!

“The Strange World of Ameana” Exhibition. At Terada Warehouse G1 Building, starting October 23!

“Ameana’s Strange World Exhibition,” an exhibition by horror mystery author and YouTuber Ameana, will be held at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tennozu Isle, Tokyo, starting October 23, 2026. Featuring a recreation of Kurihara’s room and more, this theme park-style exhibition lets you fully immerse yourself in Ameana’s world!

“Hikaru no Go” × Round One: Collaboration Event at All Locations Starting October 16!

A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Hikaru no Go” and Round One will be held at all locations from October 16, 2026, to January 17, 2027, featuring collaboration drinks and food inspired by characters such as Hikaru Shindou and Sai Fujiwara. In addition to receiving original promotional items that change depending on whether you order during the first or second half of the campaign, we’ll also introduce collaboration packs, the collaboration room at the LaLaport Shin-Misato location, bowling score animations, and capsule toys featuring pin badges.

“Let’s Go See the Baby Sharks” Exhibition at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka Starts December 27!

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of “Odekake Ko-Zame,” the series’ first-ever exhibition, “Odekake Ko-Zame Exhibition: Omotenashi SEA Tour,” will be held at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting December 27. In addition to displays of 3D models, concept art, and behind-the-scenes footage, merchandise featuring visuals created exclusively for the exhibition will also be available!

“Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” Exhibition in Ikebukuro: Exhibition Details and All 32 Merchandise Items Revealed!

An exhibition for the anime “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting September 30, 2026! Details have been revealed on the exhibits across all five areas, all 32 types of merchandise, and the photo booths!

Yusei Matsui Original Art Exhibition at 2 Venues—Merchandise Now Available! Opening Sequentially Starting September 11!

Details for the “Yusei Matsui Original Art Exhibition: ~The Appeal of Human~” have been announced. The exhibition will be held sequentially at two venues—Namba Marui starting September 11, 2026, and Yurakucho Marui starting January 15, 2027—featuring approximately 300 original artworks and a total of 61 original merchandise items!

“The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” × Kintetsu: A Mysterious Journey to Manyo—Starting October 10!

The collaboration between *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” will begin on October 10, 2026. Centered around a digital quiz rally that takes participants on a tour of Nara’s famous sights, the event will also feature collaboration menu items, merchandise, and a specially wrapped train!

Golden Kamuy: Hachimusu & Blanket—Coming in January 2027!

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.

Identity V POP-UP SHOP at Hands Opens October 15!

A “Identity V” pop-up shop will be held sequentially starting October 15, 2026, at Hands stores in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yokohama, and Shinsaibashi! The first phase will feature a “Halloween”-themed “Night Festival Vol. 2,” and the second phase will feature new merchandise from “Identity V Kindergarten ~Naptime~” Vol. 2, available for pre-sale. Customers who purchase eligible merchandise will also receive a Cheki-style photo card as a bonus.

“Fengshen Yanyi” 30th Anniversary: New Game “Defying Heaven’s Will” Set for Release in 2027!

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!

“Panda Kopanda” Exhibition at Nagoya PARCO Starts December 12!

An interactive exhibition featuring the animated masterpiece *Panda! Panda!* by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki will be held at PARCO HALL on the 8th floor of the West Wing of Nagoya PARCO from December 12, 2026, through January 31, 2027. The exhibition will feature an area recreating the dining room in Mimiko’s house and a photo spot inspired by the “Rainy Day Circus.” Advance tickets are currently on sale for 1,400 yen (tax included) for general admission.

“The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” POP-UP SHOP in 3 Cities Starts October 10!

To commemorate the premiere of the third season of the TV anime “The Apothecary’s Musings,” the “POP UP SHOP presented by TOHO animation” will be held sequentially at three venues—Shibuya Moddy, Kobe Marui, and Hakata Marui—starting October 10, 2026! Original merchandise, including acrylic stands, collectible pin badges, and cushion totes, will be on sale, and purchase bonuses will also be available.