The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The collaboration between *IdentityV: The Fifth Personality* and the City of Yokohama, titled “The Fifth Personality: Asian Championship Support Festival in Yokohama!,” will take place starting September 19, 2026. The event will feature limited-edition stickers available at approximately 200 stores throughout the city, as well as photo spots, puzzle challenges, a mini-stage, and a demo area!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring the newly illustrated “Starry Sky Maid & Butler Ver.” from *Dungeon Meal* will go on general sale in December 2026! POP UP pre-release merchandise is now available!
Merchandise
Limited-edition “Licorice Recoil” × “Toshimaen Niwa-no-Yu” collaboration merchandise is now available for purchase online! Newly illustrated items featuring Senzoku and Takina in yukata and swimsuits will be released in December!
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The first collaboration between Sanrio’s popular character “Cinnamoroll” and the “Mishima Sky Walk”—a large suspension bridge offering views of Mount Fuji—will begin on September 12, 2026. In addition to limited-edition merchandise, collaboration drinks, and sticker giveaways, a high-five event will be held on October 3 and 4.
Fashion
The “Famous Horses Selection” collection, featuring designs inspired by the three legendary horses Mejiro MacQueen, Deep Impact, and Equinox, goes on sale at Shimamura stores nationwide starting September 12. The collection includes mascot charms, blankets, storage boxes, and more, and sales will begin at Shimamura Park at 3:00 p.m. on the same day!
Merchandise
High-definition, full-color 3D-printed “Kochikame” figures in 1/64, 1/80, and 1/150 scales (50 varieties total) will go on sale in September 2026!
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A collaboration between the anime *Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway* and Asakusa ROX Matsuri-yu will take place from November 27 to December 27, 2026. Along with this announcement, 3D visuals of the six characters—including Chiharu and Makina—wearing yukata after their bath have been released.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The scriptbooks for “Iden: The Warriors of the Twilight” and “Kiden: Fleeting Flowers in a World of War” from the stage play *Touken Ranbu* (Touken Stage) will be released simultaneously on September 16, 2026.
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New merchandise for the anime *Baki-do* will go on sale at participating Don Quijote stores starting September 26, 2026. The lineup will feature items showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Baki, Hanayama, and Katsumi wearing traditional Japanese kimono, and customers will receive one bonus card for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.
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It has been announced that a collaboration between the adventure game *Urban Legend Deconstruction Center* and Karaoke Tetsujin will take place in October 2026. Exclusive illustrations created specifically for the collaboration, featuring angels and demons as their theme, have been unveiled, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
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The fifth installment of the “Love Live! Series × Sauna and Rock Bath Facility Collaboration: ‘Love Live! Sauna’” will be held at 12 facilities nationwide from September 23 to October 8, 2026. The fifth installment will feature μ’s as its theme, with merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the members enjoying the sauna, as well as a “Music Löyly” event where guests can relax while listening to μ’s songs.
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The fifth installment of the collaboration event between the anime *The New Prince of Tennis* and Round One will be held from October 1 to November 3, 2026, at 100 Round One locations nationwide. In addition to the sale of new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations, limited-edition collaboration perks for bowling and karaoke are also planned.
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A collaboration event between the anime “Bocchi the Rock!” and Toshimaen Niwa-no-Yu, titled “Bocchi the Niwa-no-Yu,” will be held from October 1 to November 15, 2026. In addition to receiving a tenugui towel and a rally sheet with the purchase of a collaboration admission ticket, a total of 10 types of collaboration merchandise featuring original illustrations will be available.
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It has been announced that a collaboration campaign between the Sunrise-produced sci-fi robot anime “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” and Round One (ROUND1) will be held from October 1, 2026, to January 3, 2027. A promotional visual featuring bowling pins, billiard balls, and a microphone has been released, and specific details regarding the collaboration—including merchandise and special menu items—will be announced at a later date.
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A collaboration between Stray Kids’ official mascot, “SKZOO,” and Fuji-Q Highland will take place from October 2 to October 26, 2026. The event will feature a show where 500 drones and fireworks synchronize with Stray Kids’ music, as well as collaborative attractions, a stamp rally, and special collaboration food items.
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A collaboration event between “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY to the Future~” and Tobu Zoo will be held from October 17, 2026, through January 11, 2027. Newly drawn illustrations featuring nine idols, including Ichigo Hoshimiya, interacting with animals in safari-style outfits will be unveiled, and the event will offer collaboration admission tickets, original merchandise, and specially packaged food items.
