The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The esports team “CRAZY RACCOON” is set to release its new capsule toy, the “Keyboard-Style Clicker,” starting in October 2026. There are six varieties in total, each featuring mini keys with the logos of six players—including Darumaiz God and Arisaka—that you can press and click to play with!
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Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo from the anime “My Hero Academia” are joining Banpresto’s “MAXIMATIC” series of large-scale prize figures. The figures will be released sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting September 17, 2026, and when placed side by side, they recreate a famous scene from the series!
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“Ichiban Kuji: Made in Abyss” will go on sale starting October 31, 2026, at Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations. The lineup includes Prize A: Bondルド’s “MASTERLISE” and Prize B: Nanachi & Meeti’s “Revible Moment,” with each draw costing 850 yen (including 10% tax).
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Bandai’s capsule toy series, “Doraemon Light Mascot,” will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. These approximately 6.5 cm tall mascots glow softly when the switch on the bottom is pressed, and the lineup includes two types of Doraemon, Dorami, and the Small Light—for a total of four varieties!
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Bandai’s Gashapon® is set to release “Morning Musume. Costume Charms” in October 2026! The lineup features a total of six varieties, each a packaged charm depicting nostalgic Morning Musume. costumes such as “Morning Coffee,” “LOVE Machine,” and “Happy Summer Wedding,” priced at 400 yen per play (tax included).
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A new “Chiikawa” prize item, the “Halloween Drawstring Pouch #2,” will be rolled out sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in mid-September 2026. The lineup features a total of five designs, including Chikawa characters dressed up as bats, Baphomet, strawberry daifuku, and edamame. Each pouch measures approximately 18 cm in height and comes with a carabiner.
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From the “Lil ala mode” series created by illustrator mikko, the “Lil ala mode Lying-Down Plush” capsule toys are scheduled to go on sale in stages starting in mid-September 2026. All five characters—Moose, Cammy, Latte, Soufflé, and Nuts—have been brought to life in reclining poses. These palm-sized figures, measuring approximately 70mm wide and perfect for on-the-go, will be available for 500 yen per play!
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The “Ocha-Inu” capsule toy series, “Ocha-Inu Wagashi Mascots,” will be released sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the second week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties of Ocha-Inu transformed into traditional Japanese sweets such as matcha zenzai, dorayaki, and monaka. Each capsule costs 300 yen and comes with a ball chain.
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“Marker Accessories” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the “Persona” series will be released sequentially at Gashapon vending machines nationwide starting in December 2026. The collection features a total of 8 designs, showcasing all the protagonists from *Persona 1* through *Persona 5X*. Each play costs 400 yen and includes a loop-shaped attachment that can be used as a tag for umbrellas or plastic bottles.
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The “Neckbi One-Point Charm” capsule toys from the action game *Goblin, Gnome, Horn*—created by Kodama Kawajiri and Kazuho—are scheduled for release in November 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties: Normal, Game Over, Rustling, Cleaning, and a Secret version!
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The “Plush Mascot” capsule toys from *The Snail Who Thought It Was a Rabbit*—a series created by Rui-sensei that’s been trending on social media—are scheduled for release in October 2026. The lineup features five different types—Tsumuyu, Tsumuyu (No Makeup), Tsumuyu (Rabbit), Niki, and Moko—each as a plush mascot measuring approximately 7.5 cm in total length!
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Cushion mascots from the movie *Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island* will be released as capsule toys starting in mid-September 2026. The lineup includes a total of six varieties, featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, Momonga, as well as Siren and Shima Jiro, and each play costs 400 yen.
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Sanrio Characters’ new capsule toy series, “Live-Action Miniature Charms,” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in October 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties, including My Sweet Piano and Kogimyun, rendered in 3D with a soft, fluffy flocked finish!
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“Nuipurike mini” plush toys from the TV anime “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” will be available as prizes at select Taito locations nationwide starting September 19, 2026. The lineup features two types—Nakamura Okuto and Hirose Aki—and consists of palm-sized plush toys with appliqué faces.
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A Namco-exclusive prize featuring “Neckbi,” the main character from the action game *Goblin, Gnome, Horn* by Kodama Kawajiri and Kazuho, will be available sequentially at Namco locations nationwide starting Friday, September 18, 2026. The lineup features three different types of approximately 10-cm-tall mascots, each with a plate bearing a catchphrase!
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“Pukutto Ring,” a capsule toy featuring the boy band “NCT WISH,” will be available at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the second week of September 2026. There are six varieties in total, each featuring an official character as a mascot ring, and each comes with a clear case with glitter and the group’s logo printed on it. The price is 400 yen (tax included) per play.
