The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
News
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!
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Million Live! POP UP SHOP” is set to take place on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui from October 10 to October 22, 2026! In addition to the re-release of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Tsubasa Ibuki, Tamaki Ogami, Kaimi Kosaka, Minako Satake, Emi Tokoro, Ayumi Maihama, Arisa Matsuda, and Nao Yokoyama—which were originally sold at the “Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” THE Character Booth—will be restocked, and additional merchandise is also scheduled to go on sale.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From “The Idolmaster Shiny Colors,” the “Chibi Gurumi Vol. 1” prize figures featuring the PJ: REFRAC7IONS unit costumes are scheduled to be available exclusively at Namco locations starting in November 2026. The lineup includes all five characters from “I’m a Cutie Finder”: Fuyuko Maeda, Tomoyoko Sonoda, Hana Suzuki, Nichika Nanakusa, and Tenka Osaki.
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Million Live!” Cyber Planet POP UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting October 8, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu (Abeno Hoop) starting November 7! In addition to new merchandise featuring original illustrations of Miki Hoshii, Ritsuko Akizuki, Tomoka Tenkubashi, Seirika Hakozaki, and Anna Mochizuki in their “Cyber Planet” costumes, there will be bonus clear cards, venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards, OSMO stamps, and a life-size panel giveaway campaign!
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls POP UP SHOP” is set to open on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui on September 26, 2026! As a post-event merchandise pop-up shop for the “Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 (Kyomaf),” merchandise will be on sale for a limited time through October 14. We’ve compiled the latest information, including event details, business hours, special benefits for customers, and entry guidelines.
Pop-up Store
The “Parallel Corridor” pop-up shop for *The Idolmaster Shiny Colors* will be held at the “UDX Gallery” on the 4th floor of Akihabara UDX from Sunday, September 20, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
This event commemorates the debut of all characters in the “Parallel Collection” gacha series, which depicts the idols’ “alternative futures.” It will feature the sale of new merchandise featuring illustrations from the Parallel Collection cards, an exhibition of production comments and select rough sketches, and the distribution of the purchase bonus “4-Panel Illustration Card.”
Collaboration Café
The “Rose Tea Parlor” collaboration café for *The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls* will open at four SMILE BASE CAFE locations starting October 1, 2026, beginning with the Nagoya Sakae branch. A total of 13 collaboration menu items and 6 types of merchandise, themed around “Rose Tea Parlor”—featuring a rose-patterned dress—and the newly illustrated “Crescent Princess,” will be available. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with food and drink orders, and random postcards will be provided upon payment.
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls” POP UP SHOP ~Sweet Melty Whip~ will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting September 10, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus (Abeno Hoop) starting October 23. The event will feature large acrylic stands and tapestries showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Uzuki Shimamura, Arisu Tachibana, Akari Tsujino, Airi Toki, and Kanako Mimura in sweet-themed dresses, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, there will be a distribution of bonus clear cards and a life-size panel giveaway campaign.
Pop-up Store
“The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls POP UP STORE ~Legend of Cinderella: The Legend of Pinyakorata~” is set to open on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the JOL Collab Store on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109! The store will feature acrylic stands and random pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations, as well as merchandise from “Pinyakora-ta the Hero.” A purchase bonus will also be available: customers will receive a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
