The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The “Touneko Danshi”—the “Touken Ranbu” swordmen transformed into cats—are making their debut in the “Onemutan” capsule toy series. All six varieties—Mikazuki Munechika, Kashū Kiyomitsu, Kasen Kanesada, Mutsu-no-kami Yoshiyuki, Yamabokogiri Kunihiro, and Hachisuka Kotetsu—dozing off under a kotatsu will be released sequentially starting around mid-December 2026!
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Toys Spirits is set to release the capsule toy “Mirror-Included! Plush Keyring Hanger 2” featuring the popular character “Npochamu” in February 2027. This is the second installment of the keyring hangers featuring a mirror attached to the back of the plush face, and the collection will include a total of five varieties: three types of Npochamu and two types of Kimimaro.
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The latest installment of the “Ichiban Kuji Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” series by Koyoharu Gotouge, “Ichiban Kuji Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ~The Demon Siblings~,” will go on sale in stages starting December 21, 2026. Ahead of the full lineup reveal, the large, approximately 26-cm figure “Prize A: Tengen Uzui MASTERLISE” is being unveiled early!
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To coincide with the release of the movie “Godzilla -0.0,” the “HG Godzilla -0.0” figure from the “HG” series of one-coin figures is coming to Gashapon. All four varieties—Godzilla (2026), Godzilla (2001), Gidora, and Garugaru—will go on sale starting in the fourth week of November 2026!
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The “Teletubbies” characters—Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po—have been transformed into mascots with colorful rings for the “Teletubbies Colorful Ring Charms” gachapon series, set to go on sale in November 2026. These charms feature a clear ball in the belly filled with sparkling sequins. There are eight varieties in total, including pastel-colored versions, and each play costs 500 yen (tax included).
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The “MARVEL” capsule toy series “MARVEL Korechara! Marker Accessories,” featuring “MARVEL” heroes as small charms designed in the “Korechara!” chibi style, will go on sale in late November 2026. These accessories can be attached to items such as umbrellas and water bottles to serve as markers, and each play costs 400 yen (tax included).
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“Ichiban Kuji: ‘Persona’ Series 30th ANNIVERSARY” will go on sale sequentially starting November 28, 2026, at Lawson stores, bookstores, and other locations. The lineup includes figures of the protagonists from *Persona 3*, *4*, and *5*, as well as a logo figure as the “Last One” prize, with each draw priced at 850 yen (tax included).
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“MARVEL Spider-Man Bookmark Accessories” will go on sale in Gashapon machines starting in the third week of November! These bookmark accessories—featuring a stylized Spider-Man design in five different poses, including a swinging pose and an upside-down pose—will be available for 400 yen (tax included) per play.
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A new capsule toy series, “RODY × Sanrio Characters Mascot Charms,” featuring Sanrio characters dressed as RODY, is coming soon. All five designs—My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Usahana—each holding a heart, will go on sale starting in November 2026!
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The nameko mushrooms from the smartphone app “Nameko Cultivation Kit” are scheduled to be released in November 2026 as “Nameko Cultivation Kit Miniature Package Charms”—gashapon figures packaged in blister packs modeled after the product’s packaging. There will be a total of six varieties—Nameko, Withered Nameko, White Nameko, Nanameko, Muscle Nameko, and King Nameko—and the price is 300 yen (tax included) per play.
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From “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby,” the prize-exclusive snack “Ramen-Flavored Snacks BIG Can (Welcome to Toresen-ken! ver.)” will be released in the fourth week of April 2027. The can, featuring an illustration from “Welcome to Toresen-ken!,” is filled with ramen-flavored snacks!
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“Pokémon” PokéPieces are joining Takara Tomy Arts’ “Mofumofu Pochette” capsule toy series, scheduled for release in December 2026. They will be available for pre-release at the “PokéPieces POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING” starting November 16. The collection features five designs—Pikachu, Piplup, Habanero, Mahomil, and Purin—and consists of fluffy pouches that can be turned into small shoulder bags by attaching a strap (500 yen per play, tax included).
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The latest installment of the “My Hero Academia” Ichiban Kuji series by Kohei Horikoshi, titled “Let’s Go! Sports Festival,” will go on sale starting February 13, 2027, at Lawson and other locations. Focusing on the U.A. High School Sports Festival and Shoto Todoroki’s origin story, the series features figures of Katsuki Bakugo, Izuku Midoriya, and others!
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Two types of “The Legend of Zelda” prize figures—based on Nintendo’s popular game—will make their early debut at Lawson stores starting in early November 2026. The lineup includes a mascot that can pull out the Master Sword and a Heart Container figurine whose light turns off when it’s jostled!
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The latest installment in the “The Legend of Zelda” Ichiban Kuji series, “Ichiban Kuji: The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Collection,” will go on sale starting December 5, 2026, at locations such as Lawson and Nintendo TOKYO. Prizes include the Master Sword alarm clock (Prize A) and a breakable pot-shaped piggy bank!
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A Taito lottery commemorating the 10th anniversary of the anime *Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru* will go on sale sequentially starting October 30, 2026, at Lawson and Ministop stores nationwide. The lineup includes limited-edition, newly illustrated clear boards depicting the “daily lives afterward” of six swords, including Kaga no Kiyomitsu and Yamato no Kami Yasusada!
