The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring original illustrations of Aya Tojo and Tsukasa Nishino from the anime *Ichigo 100%*, based on the manga by Mizuki Kawashita, will go on sale in December 2026!
News
It has been announced that “Sega Lucky Lottery: Blue Archive -BUNNY CHASER-” will be released in February 2027, and the main visual has been unveiled. The six characters—Akane, Karin, Yuka, Nel, Asuna, and Toki—appear in newly drawn illustrations dressed as bunnies, and “BUNNY Yuka” will be released as a figure for both the A Prize and the Last Lucky Prize.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 12, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *May Happiness Come to That Bitch* by Mizuki Kishikawa—currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*—goes on sale November 4, 2026!
Merchandise
Pre-release C108 merchandise featuring the cheerleader outfit from the anime *The Case of How My Next-Door Angel Turned Me Into a Good-for-Nothing Without Me Even Noticing 2* will go on general sale in December 2026!
Fashion
New *Star Wars* merchandise featuring “Grogu” from *The Mandalorian* will be available for made-to-order purchase at Shimamura Park starting at 3:00 PM on September 19, 2026. A total of seven items—including charms, pouches, and lounge pants—will be available for a limited time through September 27!
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Kodansha’s “Chiikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection” will go on sale sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting September 28, 2026. The collection features a total of nine designs—including eight characters such as Chiikawa and Hachiware, plus a secret character—and will be sold as individual sheets priced at 660 yen (tax included) each.
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The collaboration between *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” will begin on October 10, 2026. Centered around a digital quiz rally that takes participants on a tour of Nara’s famous sights, the event will also feature collaboration menu items, merchandise, and a specially wrapped train!
Merchandise
Merchandise that was available for pre-sale at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” × GiGO collaboration café from April to May 2026 will go on general sale in December 2026!
News
As part of a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of 109 Cinemas Meiwa, a SCREENX screening of *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugenjo Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Gyokuzo* has been announced. For one week only, from Friday, October 9, 2026, to Thursday, October 15, 2026, this film—which was voted number one in our audience survey—will return to the big screen!
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To coincide with the “True Agito Exhibition” in Osaka, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Kamen Rider Agito,” three major collaboration events will be held in the Namba area starting October 3, 2026. Highlights include a digital stamp rally visiting 12 locations, a collaboration café, a train featuring a special headmark, and newly drawn illustrations of Tsutenkaku and Biliken!
Merchandise
Due to popular demand, the newly illustrated “Lace Kimono Ver.” merchandise from *The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls (DereMas)* will be re-released in January 2027!
News
Collaboration products featuring Nintendo’s popular “Kirby” game series and Tirol Choco will go on sale in stages starting Monday, October 19, 2026. The boxed sets come in four varieties, each with a different facial expression, while the individually wrapped varieties feature a total of 24 designs. The single-piece varieties, exclusive to 7-Eleven, will be available in 10 different designs!
Fashion
Sweatshirts featuring Sanritsu Confectionery’s “Kani Pan” and “Choco Bat” will go on sale starting September 22, 2026, at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. Each sweatshirt is priced at 1,490 yen (1,639 yen including tax) and comes in three sizes: 130, 140, and 150. The “Mini Kani-pan Chocolate” sweatshirt will be available exclusively at Shimamura Park.
Fashion
New merchandise for the anime “The New Prince of Tennis” will go on sale at participating Don Quijote stores starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes 10 items, such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of eight different bonus mini cards.
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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.
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Nintendo Switch 2 accessories featuring the Pokémon Umbreon and Espeon will be released in November 2026. HORI will offer a lineup of three products: a wired controller and two types of quilted shoulder pouches!
