The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The capsule toy set “Chibi Kero: The Puni-Puni Squad,” based on the anime “Sergeant Keroro☆” created by Yoshizaki Kannon, is scheduled to ship in late December 2026. All three types—Chibi Kero, Chibi Gilo, and Chibi Zero—made of soft vinyl, are now available for pre-order on Gashapon Online until September 24!
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“mofusand” will relaunch its “mofusand Marker Accessories 2” gachapon series at stores nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of six varieties, including Shark-nyan and other “sea creature-nyan” characters as clear mascots, priced at 300 yen per play (tax included).
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The “Multi-Towel” capsule toys from the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in early September 2026. The lineup features five designs, each depicting scenes from the “Siren” arc on colorful, large-sized towels. Priced at 400 yen per play, they can be used as handkerchiefs, eyeglass cloths, or home decor.
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A new prize item for the TV anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat*, based on the original work by Shirahama O, the “Fudemushi Plush Toy,” will be rolled out sequentially starting September 8, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide and other locations. This substantial plush toy, approximately 26 cm wide, is now available!
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The “Chiikawa” capsule toy series, “Chiikawa Heart Rubber Mascots,” will be gradually re-released at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting September 11, 2026. The lineup features eight varieties of large, semi-three-dimensional heart-shaped rubber mascots with plump surfaces, complete with heart-shaped fasteners, priced at 400 yen per play.
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From *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turn of the Tides*, rainbow tumblers will begin appearing as crane game prizes starting Thursday, September 10, 2026! These glass tumblers feature an aurora-style finish, measure approximately 9 cm in height, and come in a lineup of three designs. They are scheduled to be released sequentially at crane game arcades nationwide.
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The “Art Rubber Keychain Vol. 3” capsule toy from “Break My Case” will go on sale first at select Animate stores starting Thursday, September 10, 2026, and will be released nationwide in stages starting Thursday, September 17. The lineup features a total of 7 varieties—rubber keychains measuring approximately 55 mm in size, with the characters’ costume patterns printed on them—available for 400 yen (tax included) per play!
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A new prize item for the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island*—the “Kombu-Style Plush Shoulder Bag”—will be rolled out nationwide at amusement facilities and other locations starting in mid-September 2026. The bag features a zipper on the shoulder strap that replicates kombu seaweed, and the lineup includes a total of 5 designs!
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The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).
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The “Suikoden II” capsule toy series, “Suikoden II Assortment Collection,” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup includes 3 types of figures featuring the protagonist of II and Jowei, as well as 7 types of acrylic stands featuring Victor and others!
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“Sanrio Characters: Heart-Fluttering Frill Mascots”—featuring Sanrio characters dressed up in ribbon-and-frill outfits—will be available in Gashapon machines starting in October 2026. Priced at 300 yen (tax included) per play, the lineup features all five characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, My Sweet Piano, Charmy Kitty, and Marron Cream. These mascots come with ball chains and feature pearl-coated accents on some parts.
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The “HUNTER×HUNTER Seated Figures Real 3” Gashapon series is set to go on sale in mid-September 2026! The lineup features two types of pre-painted, realistic 3D figures, each approximately 7 cm tall, depicting Meruem and Neferpitou in seated poses. The price is 800 yen per play (tax included), and the recommended age is 15 and up.
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Limited-edition collaboration prizes featuring “Loveez,” the wildly popular character from TikTok, and GiGO will be released sequentially starting September 18, 2026, at GiGO Group stores nationwide and on GiGO ONLINE CRANE. The first wave will feature Mega BIG plush toys and mascot plush toys with heart-shaped carabiners, while the second wave will include appliqué blankets and mini “Uruchuru” POP stickers. A repost campaign will also be held.
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“Doko-usa,” the mascot character from the popular gaming streamer “Docoms Channel,” is making its debut as a capsule toy called the “Doko-usa Mark Charm.” They will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in early September 2026, with a lineup of five varieties, including Devil Doko-usa and Dot Doko-usa!
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The “Ganko-chan of the Bustling Forest” Gashapon series—featuring characters from the NHK E-Tele puppet show “Ganko-chan of the Bustling Forest”—will be available at Gashapon locations nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five designs, including Ganko-chan and Ganpei-chan. Priced at 300 yen (tax included) per play, these are charms that can be attached to items such as umbrellas and plastic bottles.
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The “Kirby” capsule toy series, “Pupupu’s Candy Shop Mascot Charms,” will go on sale at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fourth week of September 2026. These mascot charms, featuring icing cookie designs based on artwork from “Pupupu’s Candy Shop,” come in a total of six varieties: two types of Kirby, Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo, King Dedede, and Meta Knight. The price is 300 yen per play (tax included).
