The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A costume exhibition commemorating the 9th anniversary of “Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight,” which spans both the musical and the anime, will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Nine review costumes and nine “Goddess” costumes from the 99th Class will be displayed in rotation, and a commemorative fair will be held at the same time!
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A mini solo exhibition of illustrations by artist Tsubasu Izumi, titled “The Little Things Exhibition,” will be held at @PLACE in Ebisu, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
The exhibition will feature primarily original illustrations. Admission will require a numbered ticket for the first three days of the event—September 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), and 21 (Mon, holiday)—so please check the official website for details on how to obtain a ticket.
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The “20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition FINAL” for Shohei Manabe’s popular manga *Ushijima the Loan Shark* will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
In addition to the exhibition of oversized original artwork from the new short story “Yami-kin Ezaki-kun”—available exclusively at this venue—the exhibition will serve as a culmination of the original artwork exhibitions that were well-received in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other locations.
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It has been announced that a solo exhibition by illustrator Renji Murata, titled “The Renji Murata Exhibition,” will be held. The exhibition will take place from September 17 to 27, 2026, at the EDITION88 flagship store in Gotanda, Tokyo, with free admission. Details about the exhibition are scheduled to be released on September 11!
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The “Zero no Tsukaima 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime “Zero no Tsukaima” based on the original work by Noboru Yamaguchi, will be held in Osaka following its run in Ikebukuro. It will take place from October 24 to November 15, 2026, at the Rakubasu Hall on the 3rd floor of Abeno and in Osaka!
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“Fist of the North Star: Original Art Exhibition RETURNS+ — From the End of the Century to the Celestial Emperor” will be held at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from September 12 to October 25, 2026! Over 150 original manuscripts hand-drawn by Tetsuo Hara will make their triumphant return.
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“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” by Hirohiko Araki: “JoJo Caravan 2,” an exhibition of reproduction original artwork, will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo starting Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The exhibition will feature reproductions of original artwork from Part 7, “STEEL BALL RUN,” anime displays, and a total of 54 merchandise items!
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The Osaka venue of the “Steins;Gate ANIMATION 15th Anniversary EXHIBITION,” commemorating the 15th anniversary of the TV anime “Steins;Gate,” will be held at Rakubus Hall Abeno, 3rd Floor, from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, (Sun) at Rakubus Hall Abeno, 3rd Floor. In an exhibition space packed with the essence of the Future Gadget Laboratory, visitors can enjoy displays of items such as the “Phone Microwave (Tentative Name)” and “Gelbana,” as well as brand-new photo spots. Additionally, limited-edition merchandise featuring original illustrations, along with admission and purchase bonuses, will be available.
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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!
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The “FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM—Memories of Phantom Light,” a 25th-anniversary exhibition for *Final Fantasy X*, will be held at Lumine Zero in Shinjuku starting September 12, 2026. Advance tickets are now on sale!
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The TV Anime “Re:Zero—Starting Life in Another World” Exhibition -10th Anniversary- will be held at the Shibuya BEAM Gallery from September 12 to October 4, 2026. Details have been revealed regarding the exhibition, including a “Invisible Hand” photo spot and a memorial theater recreating the Forbidden Library, as well as a lineup of 24 merchandise items and all 10 types of admission-bonus stickers.
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An exhibition event titled “10th Anniversary: Will You Marry Me?” celebrating the 10th anniversary of *Stand My Heroes* will be held in the Ikebukuro area from September 4 to September 6, 2026. The event will feature “Choose Your Own! Three Wedding Vows Cards,” which visitors can receive by playing digital content, as well as life-size standees featuring the 10th-anniversary visuals at wedding-themed booths. Specific venue details and admission information will be announced on August 31.
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To commemorate the publication of the special edition of *Schweigen*, the “Special Edition Publication Commemorative Exhibition: Usamaru Furuya—*Schweigen* / “Afterglow -Restlicht-” will be held from August 29 to September 27, 2026, at Vanilla Gallery in Tokyo, and from October 10 to October 21 at Seaside Studio CASO in Osaka. The exhibition will feature the complete collection of previously unreleased original artwork from the final chapters of *Schweigen*—a full-color redrawing of *Lychee☆Hikari Club* that took approximately four years to complete—as well as the premiere of the new work *Residual Light -Restlicht-*. A single ticket grants admission to both exhibitions.
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A special exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of the anime “Detective Conan”—titled “30th Anniversary TV Anime ‘Detective Conan’ Exhibition”—will be held at the Nankai Broadcasting Honmachi Hall in Matsuyama from October 17 to November 8, 2026!
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“Live Drawing Original Art Exhibition: ‘DRAWING NOW!’,” a special event commemorating the 40th anniversary of artist Kiya Asamiya’s debut—known for works such as “Silent Mobius”—will be held at the Revest Gallery Sō in Kichijōji starting September 17.
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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.
