The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
The “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” × Animate “Gratte” event kicks off on Thursday, January 14, 2027! Here’s a look at the menu—featuring graphic lattes, icing cookies, and graphic ice cream—as well as information on the eight types of paid-bonus trading acrylic coasters. Graphic Ice is available only at select stores.
“Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” the first exhibition of original artwork by Kazuki Takahashi, creator of *Yu-Gi-Oh!*, will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Sunday, February 21, at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo.
Featuring over 370 hand-drawn original manuscripts, as well as color illustrations and rough sketches—including some being shown for the first time—the exhibition will be organized into five chapters. Tickets are 2,200 yen (tax included) for general admission, and the lottery registration for the first half of December will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The first-ever exhibition for Agasawa Kōcha’s popular manga *The Ice Wall*, titled “The Ice Wall Exhibition,” will be held at Marui no Anime on the 7th floor of Shibuya Moddy starting Saturday, November 28, 2026. The exhibition will also open on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at the event space on the 5th floor of Namba Marui in Osaka, and a newly drawn key visual by Kōcha Agasawa has been unveiled.
The “Detective PreCure! Thank You Festival,” an event for the TV anime “Detective PreCure!,” is set to take place on February 20 and 21, 2027, at the Pacifico Yokohama National Grand Hall. A teaser visual featuring the four characters in front of the Curett Detective Agency has also been released! Details will be announced at a later date!
“UO10.”, an exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of manga artist Uotoyo’s debut, will be held at the YURAKUCHO MUSEUM (Yurakucho, Tokyo) from December 19, 2026, to February 23, 2027. In addition to exhibits tracing the artist’s creative journey through original artwork and storyboards, a replica of Uotoyo’s studio will be set up at the venue, allowing visitors to witness the artist creating a new serialized manga in real time.
An original artwork exhibition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the serialization of the manga *Hozuki’s Coolheadedness* by Natsumi Eguchi The “*Hozuki’s Coolheadedness* 15th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition—Even in Hell, It’s Up to You” will be held from February 4 to February 23, 2027, at WHAT CAFE (Terada Warehouse) in Tennozu, Tokyo. A key visual specially drawn by Ms. Eguchi has been unveiled, and the venue will feature displays of original artwork as well as interactive exhibits where visitors can experience the history of the series.
An Amazon-exclusive “Special Box Set” featuring all volumes of the popular soccer manga “Aoashi” by Yugo Kobayashi will go on sale on February 26, 2027!
A *Gintama* TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP is set to open at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Friday, October 2, 2026! New merchandise—including acrylic stands, clear files, and folding screen-style color paper—featuring brand-new illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random limited-edition bromide (7 varieties total). Starting in Kyoto, the event will roll out sequentially at all four venues: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore, and TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi.
System Service has announced that new prize items for the TV anime “Golden Kamuy”—”Hachimusu Part 2” and “Gold Bar Cushion XL Premium”—will be available starting in February 2027. They are scheduled to roll out gradually at arcades nationwide, and details will be announced on System Service’s official X account!
The “I Wish It Were Midnight Forever” (“Zutomayo”) campaign with 7-Eleven will begin at 10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2026. When you purchase two eligible gummies or candies at once, you’ll receive one of five original stickers of your choice.
“BLEACH FES.,” a premium finale event commemorating the conclusion of the TV anime “BLEACH,” will be held on February 27 and 28, 2027, at the Makuhari Messe Makuhari Event Hall. Fifteen cast members, including Seiichi Morita, who voices Ichigo Kurosaki, have been announced, and applications for the fastest-track advance ticket lottery are being accepted until October 31.
The “To Be Continued…” sign, familiar from the anime *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure*, has been turned into a plush toy measuring approximately 60 cm in length and is scheduled to be available as a crane game prize at amusement facilities nationwide starting around March 2027. We’ve compiled information on this eye-catching prize item—which faithfully reproduces the iconic arrow design—available in two color variations: monochrome and color, released by FURYU Corporation.
A major exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of Saka Mikami’s serialized manga *Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity*—titled “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition”—will kick off on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Tokyo, followed by stops in Osaka and Fukuoka! In addition to showcasing a collection of original artwork featuring dignified beauty and heartwarming scenes, a signing session with Saka Mikami will be held at the Tokyo venue.
The sixth and seventh series of “Chibigurumi”—palm-sized plush toys from *Touken Ranbu ONLINE*—are scheduled to debut in December 2026 at amusement facilities nationwide, with the eighth series set to follow in March 2027. The lineup features a total of five characters, including Ishikirimaru, Kogitsunemaru, and Iwamune!
A collaboration event between “The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls” and Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, titled “Cinderella Marine Symphony♪,” is set to take place starting January 9, 2027. Special stage performances featuring the cast will also be held on January 16 and February 14!
The Osaka leg of the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition, “Dragon Quest the DIVE—Toward the Stage of Unseen Adventures,” has been confirmed. Visitors can experience the immersive attraction “VR RIDE” at Grand Front Osaka from Tuesday, January 26, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027!
