The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A Curious George pop-up store will be held in Ikebukuro from September 26 to October 18, 2026. A wide variety of new merchandise will be available!
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The “The Idolmaster Million Live! POP UP SHOP” is set to take place on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui from October 10 to October 22, 2026! In addition to the re-release of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Tsubasa Ibuki, Tamaki Ogami, Kaimi Kosaka, Minako Satake, Emi Tokoro, Ayumi Maihama, Arisa Matsuda, and Nao Yokoyama—which were originally sold at the “Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” THE Character Booth—will be restocked, and additional merchandise is also scheduled to go on sale.
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A pop-up shop for Keiko Shibata’s popular picture book *The Bread Thief*—titled “The Bread Thief POP UP SHOP in KIDDY LAND”—will be held from October 2 to November 1, 2026, at two KIDDY LAND locations: the Harajuku Store and the Osaka Umeda Store! Merchandise from the Secret Collection—including acrylic stands, TV-shaped magnets, die-cut pass cases, mugs, and Jetstream and Kurutoga pens—will be available, and customers who spend 2,500 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original pin badge as a gift.
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The “Piapro Characters” POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Sukima Store by eeo is set to open on November 11, 2026, at the Ikebukuro Sukima Store located in front of the Central Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station! New merchandise featuring original mini-character illustrations by Yumenouchi-sensei will be available. Pre-orders will begin on September 24 at the eeo Store online, and for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related products, customers will receive a random postcard (7 varieties total).
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To commemorate the premiere of the third season of the TV anime “The Apothecary’s Musings,” the “POP UP SHOP presented by TOHO animation” will be held sequentially at three venues—Shibuya Moddy, Kobe Marui, and Hakata Marui—starting October 10, 2026! Original merchandise, including acrylic stands, collectible pin badges, and cushion totes, will be on sale, and purchase bonuses will also be available.
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The merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses for the “Wizard School Ver.” pop-up shop for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS” have been announced! Starting October 23, 2026, at Shibuya MODI in Tokyo, and November 20 at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka, a total of 10 items will be available, including acrylic stands featuring Sakamoto and friends in their magic academy uniforms, extra-large acrylic stands measuring approximately 40 cm, and mini-character merchandise—will be available. For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent in a single transaction, customers will receive a random illustration card (13 varieties total).
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The “Jujutsu Kaisen” Anime 5th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop is set to make a triumphant return at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from October 2, 2026, through October 8! Merchandise such as acrylic stands and scroll-style tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Kento Nanami, and Satoru Gojo in traditional Japanese attire will be on display, along with the return of the roulette game “Synchro Double Roulette: ‘Black Flash’ Activated” will make a comeback, and a bromide bonus will be available for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.
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The “Mega Man EXE” POP-UP SHOP is set to open on October 9, 2026, at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku (Shinjuku Marui Annex, 2nd Floor)! New merchandise, including large acrylic stands and B2 tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations, will be on sale. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus mini photo cards (6 varieties total), an exhibition of oversized panels, and a venue-exclusive campaign where attendees can enter a raffle to win one of the oversized panels.
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The “Love Live! Hasu no Sora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club: Gothic Punk Collection POP-UP SHOP” is set to take place from October 9 to October 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Anime Center on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Moddy! In addition to selling items such as acrylic stands and B2 half-size tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in Gothic Punk-style outfits, the event will also feature a raffle where everyone wins a prize, a special birthday bonus for Ginako Hyakusei, and online sales via the A-on STORE.
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A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Perfect Addiction” will be held at the Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA from October 9 to October 18, 2026! New merchandise, including pin badges and acrylic stands featuring an original “Knit × Teddy Bear” illustration by Kaoruko Miyama, will be available. A purchase bonus will also be offered: customers will receive an illustration card (3 varieties total) with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.
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An episode-themed pop-up shop for the TV anime “NARUTO: Shippuden” will open at the Ekimaru à la Mode JR Kyoto Station West Exit store starting October 9, 2026! The shop will feature a variety of merchandise, including acrylic stands and desk mats featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around school trips, as well as chibi character goods and scene-based items. For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random postcard from a set of nine designs.
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Pre-sales of original merchandise from the “Colorful Peach” × “JR West” collaboration project, “All Aboard! Karapichi Express,” will take place starting October 9, 2026, at the event space on the 5th floor of Hakata Marui! Items such as acrylic stands, random hologram pin badges, and store-exclusive rusks with postcards will be available. Additionally, customers will receive a ticket-style card as a bonus for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent, and there will be an exchange program for Sanyo Shinkansen ride bonus stickers.
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A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissière” will open on October 9, 2026, at the Tokyo Character Street F Staircase Area and Online Plaza in Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai! New merchandise, such as pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations and graph art, will be available. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (5 types total).
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A pop-up store for the special collaboration between the anime series “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”—titled “Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!”—will tour Base Yard Tokyo locations in five cities across Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima—starting November 20, 2026! The first lineup of 13 items—including acrylic stands, random-design mats, and pin badges—has been unveiled, along with a collaboration lottery set for release on January 23, 2027, and card-shaped soft cookies scheduled for release in January 2027!
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The “The Idolmaster Million Live!” Cyber Planet POP UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting October 8, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu (Abeno Hoop) starting November 7! In addition to new merchandise featuring original illustrations of Miki Hoshii, Ritsuko Akizuki, Tomoka Tenkubashi, Seirika Hakozaki, and Anna Mochizuki in their “Cyber Planet” costumes, there will be bonus clear cards, venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards, OSMO stamps, and a life-size panel giveaway campaign!
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The Harry Potter pop-up store, “Mahoudokoro,” will be held at Hakata Amu Est from September 26 to December 27, 2026.
