The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Wish Me Mel”—including sticker sets with a pajama party theme—will go on sale in November 2026!
News
A special event for the TV anime *SPY×FAMILY* titled “ANIME EXTRA MISSION II” will be held at Bellesalle Takadanobaba on November 8, 2026. Eight cast members, including Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Saori Hayami, will appear in two performances—one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Attendees will receive a special pamphlet, and a total of 10 types of original merchandise will be available for purchase.
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma” and the Shimamura Group’s casual brand “Avail” will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting September 5, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 25 items, such as a pass case with a retractable cord, insulated bags, and loungewear, and they will be available at the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day.
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Nitto Tea has launched a collaboration featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Cinnamoroll” and “Pochacco,” inspired by their unique worlds. Two types of stick drinks—each available in six different designs, right down to the individual packaging—have been on sale nationwide at mass retailers and supermarkets since August 31, 2026, and are proving very popular!
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The main visual and main promotional video for Season 2 of the TV anime *Ao no Hako*, along with the artists for the opening and ending theme songs, were unveiled on August 26, 2026. The opening theme has been confirmed as “The Color of Your Flower” by aiko, and the ending theme as “blue in” by Elsewhere Kikō. The series will begin airing on October 4 on a network of 28 TBS-affiliated stations nationwide.
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A super teaser visual for Season 4 of the TV anime *Jujutsu Kaisen*, titled “The Death March: Part 2,” was released on August 29, 2026. It depicts Ryomen Sukuna gazing intently from the dimly lit depths of the water and reaching out toward the viewer; details about the Season 4 storyline were also revealed.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 29, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga “SAKAMOTO DAYS” by Yuto Suzuki, will be released on November 4, 2026!
Merchandise
New merchandise from “Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE,” which was first sold at a pop-up store, will go on general sale in November!
Merchandise
New merchandise from Key’s latest romance adventure game, “anemoi,” which caused a stir at pop-up stores, will go on sale in December!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring character art, scene illustrations, and Punikyu~ from *Jujutsu Kaisen* will go on sale in November 2026! Pre-release items from Animeake and Tokimake are now available!
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A collaboration between JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign and *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected*, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original manga, will run from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
Exclusively on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, four original short stories written specifically for this event by the series’ creator, Wataru Watari, will be distributed. Original cards and clear files will also be available as special gifts for passengers.
Merchandise
From *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turnaround*, the “Build Divide -Bright- Premium Booster Pack,” featuring newly illustrated artwork, will be released in mid-December 2026!
Merchandise
New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “Summer Festival” theme from the TV anime *Hikaru no Go* will go on general sale in November 2026! C108 pre-release merchandise is now available!
Merchandise
New “DJ ver.” merchandise featuring an original illustration from *Senki Zesshou Symphogear XV* will go on general sale in November 2026! Gamers exclusive merchandise is now available!
Fashion
The pop-up shop “Welcome to Fleur de Lapin” for the TV anime *Is the Order a Rabbit?* will be held at four Don Quijote locations from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Friday, September 25, 2026. A total of 8 new merchandise items featuring original illustrations of the Fleur de Lapin characters in their school uniforms will be available!
Fashion
The “Lolita Series” collaboration between Sanrio Characters—including “Hello Kitty” and “Kuromi”—and Shimamura will go on sale at select stores starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 8 items, such as pillowcases and duvet covers. The items will be available in the online store starting at 3:00 PM on the same day!
