The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The complete guidebook to the wildly popular manga “Kochikame,” titled “Here’s the Katsushika Ward Kameari Park Police Box: The History of Kame – 50th Anniversary Complete Story Collection Box,” will go on sale on April 2, 2027!
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A special project titled “Gundam X Is Always There,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the broadcast of *Mobile Suit Gundam X*, has kicked off. Starting September 14, 2026, iconic scenes from all 39 episodes will appear in locations across the country, and a social media campaign offering a chance to win mini-posters is also underway through September 30!
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The first installment of the “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” × Suntory Vending Machine collaboration campaign will run from September 15 to October 28, 2026. 1,000 winners will receive a brand-new, original T-shirt, and everyone is guaranteed to receive in-game items and limited-edition smartphone wallpapers!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
A character book featuring “Honami Ichinose” from *Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite* will be released on September 25, 2026! A special edition that includes a life-size tapestry will also be available!
Fashion
A men’s pullover featuring Grogu from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” will go on sale starting Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Avail stores nationwide and on the official online store. The lineup includes three designs, each featuring a back print or embroidery!
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A special gift for moviegoers of the film *Blue Lock*—a “double-sided illustration card featuring an original drawing by Yusuke Nomura”—will be distributed at theaters nationwide starting September 12, 2026. This promotion is being held to celebrate the film’s box office revenue exceeding 1.2 billion yen and the original manga series surpassing 65 million copies sold. A total of three different designs, each featuring a pair of characters such as Seiichi Kiyoshi and Maika Hachiraku, will be distributed at random.
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A collaboration between the TV anime “The Apothecary’s Musings” and Kracie’s “YOHADA Body Wash” will begin on Friday, September 4, 2026. A limited-edition pair set featuring a collaborative design of Momo and Ninji will go on sale at drugstores nationwide and other retailers starting Friday, September 11!
Merchandise
“My Hero Academia (HiroAka)” × Character Traditional Toy: “Special Edition Hanafuda” to be released in October 2026! Features 48 cards with original designs!
Merchandise
New merchandise from “Takagi-san: The Master of Teasing”—the “Work Experience Ver. Part 2” collection—will go on sale in December 2026! Pre-release items available at the Animate Fair!
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The “Nijisanji Hokaron Mini 8P” and “Nijisanji Hokaron Stick-On Mini 8P”—collaborative products between the VTuber group “Nijisanji” and Lotte’s portable hand warmers “Hokaron”—will go on sale nationwide starting September 7, 2026. These are limited-edition products available only this winter; scanning the QR code on the inside of the package lets you listen to all four original episodes featuring Kanou, Kuzunoha, Saki Sasaki, and Yuka Shiina.
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The collaboration project between the TV anime “Ao no Hako” and JR Central, titled “JR Central × Ao no Hako: The Desire to Meet Accelerates,” will be held as a “favorite character travel” event from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027. A key visual featuring Chika Kano standing on a train platform has been unveiled on the special website, and details about the collaboration will be updated periodically.
Fashion
Collaboration items from the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” will go on sale starting September 9, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on Shimamura Park (the online store). In addition to bags such as a Boston bag with a pouch and a foldable tote, the lineup includes a total of nine items, ranging from relaxing pants with stickers to women’s T-shirts and character socks, with prices starting at 385 yen (tax included).
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The “Hoshifuru Summer Song” collaboration campaign between *Honkai: Star Rail* and Karaoke Manekineko will take place at Karaoke Manekineko locations nationwide starting at 1:00 PM on September 10, 2026. The campaign will feature a total of 8 collaboration drinks and 2 food items, as well as merchandise such as CD-style foil-stamped coasters, photo cards, and CD-jacket-style acrylic keychains available as order bonuses. Additionally, a singing campaign will be held where players can receive wallpaper images by singing eligible songs.
Fashion
Collaboration items between the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” and Chambre will go on sale starting September 12, 2026, at Chambre stores nationwide and on the official Chambre online store. The lineup includes a total of seven items, ranging from mascot charms and zipper pulls featuring Nyanko-sensei to 2-way bags, shoulder bags, notebook pouches, and scrunchies, with prices starting at 759 yen (tax included).
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A collaboration between the Netflix movie “THE RIBBON HERO” and Round One will take place from Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026. A variety of special events will be held, including collaboration menu items, collaboration packs, and collaboration rooms exclusive to two locations!
