The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring official illustrations of Kuroe Akaishi, Harugon, Shinta Minami, and others from the TV anime *Otome Kaiju Caramelize* will go on sale in late February 2027!
Merchandise
Newly illustrated “Animal Sailor Ver.” merchandise from Ochikobore Fruit Tart will go on sale in December 2026! Gamers exclusive pre-release items are now available!
News
The new “my all-time favorites” series from Sanrio Characters × Etoile et Griotte will go on sale at 14 Kiddy Land stores starting October 9, 2026! The collection features a total of 11 items, including acrylic marker charms, heart-shaped pin badges, eco-bags, and thermos bottles. Customers who spend 2,500 yen or more (tax included) will receive a Kiddyland-exclusive “clear card” (6 designs total) as a gift.
News
The second collaboration between “The Idolmaster SideM” and Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store, titled “THE IDOLM@STER SideM × DAIMARU MATSUZAKAYA VOL.2,” will feature a pop-up shop starting October 28, 2026, at the Daimaru Tokyo Store, and at the Daimaru Umeda Store starting November 18. The event will feature apparel and accessories showcasing newly drawn visuals reminiscent of a magazine photo shoot, a special collaboration with Aki Akane, and a custom charm project. Customers who spend 3,300 yen or more will receive an original clear card.
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A collaboration campaign between “Fate/Grand Order (FGO)” and Round One will run from 10:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, through January 11, 2027. Newly drawn visuals of Servants wearing Round One uniforms have been revealed, and further details are scheduled to be announced at a later date.
Convenience Store
A campaign offering original Sanrio character accessory cases will be held at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026! When you purchase three eligible gummy candies or other candies at once (any combination), you’ll receive one original accessory case from a selection of five designs: Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pocchacco, and Kuromi.
Fashion
Men’s pullovers and hoodies featuring “Pokémon” designs will go on sale nationwide at Avail stores and the Avail Online Store (starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day) beginning October 10, 2026. The hoodies, featuring Charizard, Umbreon, Gengar, and Mimikyu on the back, are priced at 3,850 yen (tax included), while the pullovers are priced at 3,300 yen (tax included). There is no limit on the number of items per customer.
Fashion
Shimamura items featuring designs of Disney “villains” will go on sale on the official online store “Shimamura Park” starting at 3:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026. The collection includes a large tote bag (2,739 yen, tax included), a mirror charm, a tissue case, and an acrylic key charm.
Fashion
From the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” Cospa is releasing the “Nyanko-sensei: Bodyguard Zip-Up Hoodie,” featuring a large image of Nyanko-sensei on the back. It will be available for pre-sale at the *Natsume’s Book of Friends* Anime Official Online Store in December 2026, with general sales beginning in mid-January 2027. The price is 8,800 yen (tax included).
News
As part of an exclusive collaboration between “Arknights: Endfield” and ZONe Energy’s ION Group, a limited-edition pack containing three bottles of HYPER ZONe and one original towel will go on sale in stages starting October 27, 2026. The towels come in six designs featuring characters such as Camille and Sue. A campaign will also be held where 25 winners will be selected at random to receive an original pouch if they collect all six designs and enter the drawing.
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The fourth installment of the “Blue Archive” 5th Anniversary Stamp Rally, titled “Blue Archive ~A Whiff of the Autumn Wind~ Strolling Through Golden Kanazawa♪~,” will be held in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, from November 13 to December 13, 2026. In addition to the digital stamp rally that takes participants around various locations in Kanazawa, there will also be a Blue Archive-themed gold leaf application workshop (3,650 yen) and a talk show on November 15 (registration for the lottery begins at 12:00 PM on October 7).
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As the fourth installment of the theater-goer giveaways for the movie “Super Princess Kaguya!,” an illustration board featuring the cover art for “Super Kaguya Meal!” will be distributed at participating theaters from October 9 to October 15, 2026. One board will be given to each person who watches the film, and since quantities are limited at each theater, the promotion will end when supplies run out.
Merchandise
All two varieties of the “Yokai Watch♪” “Puri-Nui Mascots,” which were first released at the “TOKYO Toy Show 2026,” are set to go on sale again in March 2027!
News
A collaboration event between the TV anime “My Happy Marriage (Special Edition)” and several shrines, titled “My Happy Marriage Prayer: Forging New Bonds and Strengthening Existing Ones,” will be held from October 16 to November 30, 2026, at four shrines in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Amulets, shrine stamps, and stamp books inspired by Miyo’s hair ornament and Seika’s braided cord will be available for purchase, and those who purchase these items will receive a special bookmark as a gift.
News
Original merchandise from the Lawson-exclusive “Disney Shopping Collection” Vol. 5, featuring characters from the movie *Zootopia 2*, will go on sale starting October 13, 2026, in Lawson stores across different regions, one after another, on the comic book shelves! The lineup will feature three items—acrylic bookmarks (8 varieties total), magazine-style stickers (10 varieties total), and credit card-style stickers (6 varieties total)—all distributed at random.
Merchandise
Newly drawn and graphic art merchandise featuring a “dark girly” fashion theme from *Magical Girl’s Witch Trial (ManoSaba)* will be re-released in December 2026!
