The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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As the first in-theater giveaway for the live-action film *Look Back*, an A5 visual card featuring an original illustration by the original author, Tatsuki Fujimoto, will be distributed from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 17, 2026. This special illustration depicts Fujino and Kyomoto sitting side by side at their desks, drawing manga!
Merchandise
The third series of “Hatsune Miku” merchandise, themed “ENJOY OUTDOOR COOKING,” will go on sale in November 2026! Illustrated by Saine.
Merchandise
New merchandise from *Dr. STONE*, featuring brand-new illustrations that were first sold at Comiket 108, will go on general sale in November 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Pom Pom Purin Prize Draw”—a guaranteed-win raffle where you can win merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Pom Pom Purin”—will go on sale nationwide at 7-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 13 items, such as plush toys and headbands!
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“All Over Japan! The Karapichi Amusement Park Project,” a collaboration between Colorful Peach and amusement parks nationwide, will be held at Yomiuri Land starting Friday, September 4, 2026. The event will feature four collaborative rides, 11 types of original merchandise, 11 collaborative menu items, as well as a stamp rally and mini-games!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Fully supervised by Norio Sakurai! The latest Volume 2 of the official *Boku Yaba* spin-off, *The Crazy Guy in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy That Never Starts*, goes on sale November 6, 2026!
Fashion
A nationwide collaboration between the wildly popular manga “PEANUTS” and the Shimamura Group’s casual brand “Avail” will go on sale starting Saturday, September 5, 2026. The lineup includes women’s and men’s loungewear, pajamas, hanten jackets, robes, and 4-way capes!
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A collaboration event between “The Idolmaster SideM” and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza will be held from Friday, September 4, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. Merchandise featuring original illustrations by Café Parade and Legenders, as well as a total of 16 collaboration menu items, will be available!
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The “Zenitsu Agatsuma Birthday Event 2026,” celebrating the birthday of Zenitsu Agatsuma from the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” will be held at ufotable Cafes nationwide and other locations starting September 3, 2026. Limited-edition menu items, five types of commemorative merchandise, and a “Birthday BOX” exclusive to the online store will also be available!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 9, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing” by “Nagano,” will be released around November 20, 2026! A special edition will also be available!
News
A collaborative fireworks display inspired by Nagano’s wildly popular manga “Chikawa” will be launched on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Yokohama’s Shin-Kō Wharf. This is a rescheduled showing of the fireworks display that was canceled on July 25 due to inclement weather. It will take place as part of the “Yokohama Night Flowers” event, lasting 5 minutes starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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September 9—the start date of the serialization of Hajime Isayama’s wildly popular manga *Attack on Titan*—has been officially designated as “Attack on Titan Day” by the Japan Anniversary Association, a general incorporated association.
To mark the establishment of this commemorative day, three special events will be held on September 9, 2026: a 99-hour limited-time free release of 99 chapters on Magapoke; the release of commemorative merchandise at the Magazine Shop; and a special live stream featuring voice actors including Yuki Kaji.
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Collaboration items between the popular manga “Attack on Titan,” created by Hajime Isayama, and the apparel brand graniph will go on sale in stores starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026! The lineup features a total of 18 items, ranging from sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, shirts, pants, outerwear, hats, bags, wallets, and even charms. Pre-orders are now being accepted on the official online store, and customers will earn double points through Monday, September 7.
Merchandise
Newly illustrated “Yumeiro Bunny” merchandise from *The Vampire Next Door* will go on sale in December 2026! In addition to the C108 pre-release items, clear files will also be available.
News
A collaboration campaign between the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale* and Ezaki Glico’s “Giant Cone,” titled “Unravel the Secret of the Crunchy Texture with Neko Neko! Campaign,” will run from Monday, September 7, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. By submitting receipts for eligible products, a total of 39,390 winners will be selected via lottery to receive original drawstring pouches and acrylic stands designed by Momo and Ninji, as well as “Erabu Pay” rewards. Additionally, products featuring original packaging depicting Momo and Ninji will go on sale for a limited time starting on the same day.
Merchandise
From the TV anime “Tamun-kun, Which Way Now!?,” the palm-sized plush toy “Kurumita-pi-nui” will go on sale in December 2026! F/ACE and Utage are here!
