The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
News
The first collaboration between the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Hanamarki’s “Sugu Umai Cup Miso Soup” has been announced, and a limited-edition series of six packaging designs featuring original illustrations by ufotable will be released sequentially starting in mid-October 2026. A campaign offering prizes such as acrylic stand sets will also begin on November 1!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Starting in October 2026, Bandai’s Gashapon lineup will begin rolling out a total of eight new series featuring Sanrio characters. A wide variety of items—including “Bonbon Drop Miniature Charms 2” and the first mascot for the new unit “Cheerlist Tales”—will be available at capsule toy vending machines nationwide!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
“Ruden of Rukufutei: An Introduction to My Passion for Art,” the first book by Hololive VTuber Ruden of Rukufutei, will be released on Thursday, January 28, 2027!
New Anime
Production has been confirmed for the theatrical animated feature film *Space Battleship Yamato √2199*, directed by Hideaki Anno and Yutaka Izubuchi. This marks the first joint production between Production I.G and Studio Color, and a teaser visual depicting the Yamato preparing to launch from a desolate landscape has been unveiled!
Fashion
A total of 10 items from the anime “Freiren: The Funeral” — including tote bags, pouches, and eyeglass cases — are now on sale at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. The collection features designs of Freiren and her traveling companions as chibi characters, including a scene where Freiren is being eaten by a Mimic!
Fashion
“Monchhichi”-themed keychains, pouches, bedding, and loungewear will go on sale starting October 10, 2026, at all nationwide locations of the Shimamura Group’s casual brand, “Avail”! The Avail online store will also begin carrying these items at 12:00 PM on the same day, featuring a wide range of products from bedding such as mattress pads and blankets to winter accessories and fleece-lined hoodies.
Fashion
“Chiikawa” women’s belly warmers will go on sale on October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM on Shimamura’s official online store, “Shimamura Park.” These fluffy belly warmers feature large designs of Chikawa, Hachiware, and a rabbit. They come in two sizes—M–L and L–LL—and are priced at 1,089 yen (tax included).
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Mabugaru’s first art book, “Maburave Girls Garden: Official Visual Collection,” will be released on November 25, 2026! It comes with a bonus serial code!
Merchandise
From “STEINS;GATE,” the “Kurisu Makise 1/7 Scale Figure” in her racing outfit is now on sale! A plush toy set is also available!
Merchandise
Newly illustrated “Dark China Ver.” merchandise from the manga *Sasaki and Miyano* will go on sale in December 2026! The lineup includes all the sold-out items from “Kyomafu 2026.”
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The latest volume—Volume 1—of the manga *Hololive Academy: Shiny Smily Stories* goes on sale January 25, 2027! A special edition with a figurine is also available!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring stunning in-game visuals and mini character illustrations from the popular game “anemoi” will go on sale in November 2026!
News
Issue 21 of “Hana to Yume,” on sale October 5, 2026, will include an exclusive bonus “F/ACE SCHOOL Student ID-Style Card” featuring Yuki Shiwari’s manga “Tamun-kun, Which Way Now!?” The set includes a total of six student ID-style cards featuring the five members of F/ACE in their school uniforms, along with Utage-chan. The front-cover spread also announces a giveaway where 30 winners will receive a program-exclusive tote bag.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular character, “the marshmallow-soft, fluffy kitty,” with a soothing, fluffy texture, will go on sale in December 2026!
News
Details have been released for the collaboration between the “Urban Legend Debunking Center” and Karaoke Tetsujin (October 8–November 23, 2026), featuring collaborative drinks by Wataru Meguriya, Azami Fukurai, and Jasmine (660 yen each) and the “-Fabulous! – Set” (1,760 yen) with special bonuses have been revealed. The themed rooms, available at nine locations, cost 2,200 yen per person per time slot (tax included), and reservations will be accepted via a dedicated form starting at 5:00 PM on October 5.
News
The “Azur Lane” and public bath collaboration is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and it has been confirmed that the collaboration will take place again this year at Tatsumi Onsen in Nagai, Osaka. As a special event, participants can choose their favorite character from the 50 characters that have appeared in past public bath collaborations and have it displayed on a mirror advertisement inside the bathhouse. Applications for this event will be accepted until October 16, 2026, and participants will receive an original commemorative plate.
