The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “Licorice Recoil” “POP UP STORE in SHIBUYA109” pre-release sale is now available for purchase online! Released in December 2026.
Fashion
New long-sleeve T-shirts, pullovers, and hoodies from the collaboration between the popular game “Fortnite” and “Shimamura” will go on sale starting September 26, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on Shimamura Park (the online store). All items are priced at 2,189 yen (tax included) and feature designs on the back depicting game motifs such as the Battle Bus and Loot Llama. They will be available in sizes ranging from 140 to 170 cm.
News
A collaboration campaign between the TV series “Kamen Rider Agito” and Yabaton will be held at three Yabaton locations in Osaka starting October 3, 2026. Customers who spend a certain amount and provide the secret phrase will receive one of six ticket cases, and those who present a ticket to the “True Agito” Exhibition will receive an original sticker!
News
Collaboration items marking the fifth year of the partnership between “Hobonichi Techo” and *ONE PIECE magazine* will go on sale starting October 1, 2026. The lineup includes the 2027 edition of the planner—featuring original artwork and 365 famous quotes—as well as HON, planner covers titled “Episode 1000” and “Going Merry go!”, and stationery items such as desk pads and sticker sets.
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A collaboration between “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” and “Special Edition: Castle EXPO in Kumamoto 2026” will take place over two days, October 3 and 4, 2026, at Kumamoto Castle Hall. The event will feature panel displays and photo spots showcasing six Tōken Danshi associated with Kumamoto—including Kasen Kanesada and Hotarumaru—as well as a stage performance by “Okkii Konnosuke” on October 3 and the sale of collaboration merchandise, with a portion of the proceeds going toward disaster relief.
Convenience Store
“Nissin Donbei” products featuring characters from the TV anime “My Hero Academia” will go on sale at 7-Eleven stores starting October 5, 2026. The lineup features two varieties in My Hero Academia-themed packaging: “Kitsune Udon” featuring Izuku Midoriya and “Tempura Soba” featuring Shoto Todoroki!
Fashion
Collaboration merchandise featuring “Sakura Wars” and Avail will go on sale at select stores and online starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 15 items, such as acrylic stands and bags featuring illustrations by Hidenori Matsubara, as well as women’s pullover sweaters and zip-up hoodies!
News
A collaboration between the TV anime “Detective PreCure!” and the fighting game “Street Fighter 6” has been announced. A four-episode original collaboration story, presented in the style of an adventure game set in the Battle Hub, is scheduled to be released starting December 17, 2026!
Convenience Store
A collaboration campaign between the TV anime *Freiren: The Funeral* and 7-Eleven will take place nationwide starting at 10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2026. Buy two eligible ice cream treats at once, and you’ll receive one clear stand of your choice from a set of four designs featuring Freiren and her friends holding ice cream!
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“BLEACH FES.,” a premium finale event commemorating the conclusion of the TV anime “BLEACH,” will be held on February 27 and 28, 2027, at the Makuhari Messe Makuhari Event Hall. Fifteen cast members, including Seiichi Morita, who voices Ichigo Kurosaki, have been announced, and applications for the fastest-track advance ticket lottery are being accepted until October 31.
News
Yana Toboso’s *Black Butler* will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its serialization on September 18, 2026, and a special commemorative website and 20th-anniversary promotional video have been released. An anime fair has begun at Animate stores nationwide, consisting of four separate events where customers receive a replica mini-shikishi for every eligible comic book purchased, and a commemorative exhibition has also been announced.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 8, the latest installment of “My Second Chance at Magic School Life with My Ex-Boyfriend, Starting from the Prologue (*But with a Favorability Rating of Zero),” goes on sale December 4, 2026!
Merchandise
Merchandise featuring illustrations from the original “STEINS;GATE” game will be re-released in December 2026!
Merchandise
New ar-Unity products featuring ties inspired by Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross from *Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray* will go on sale in January 2027!
News
The Blu-ray and DVD of the movie *Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway* will be released on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Available in four different editions—Deluxe and Standard Blu-ray and DVD sets—the Deluxe Edition includes a bonus disc featuring spin-off content and audio commentary!
Merchandise
New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “Exorcist” theme from the anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” which was first released as part of the Animate Fair, will go on general sale in mid-January 2026.
