The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original manga, “Yu-Gi-Oh! Jump,” featuring legendary duels, will go on sale November 13, 2026! Plus, everyone who enters the giveaway will receive OCG cards!
Pop-up Store
The “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP” will be held from October 30 to November 11, 2026, at the eeo POP-UP STORE on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! Featuring new merchandise based on the “Back-to-Back” theme, including newly drawn illustrations by Yusaku Fujiki, Ai, Takashi Homura, and Kamijo Kamimi, as well as new merchandise featuring the “Potenu Art” mini-characters with their plush-style design. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total) as a gift.
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters,” the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters × Collaboration Cafe Honpo BLANC [Revival Edition]” The collaboration menu, promotional items, and merchandise have been revealed, and reservations for the Ikebukuro location will open on October 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The lineup includes 16 types of monster-themed drinks, food and desserts that will rotate between the first and second halves of the event, and life-size acrylic stands. A pop-up takeout event is also scheduled to take place in Osaka starting November 27.
News
The original soundtrack and theme songs for the TV anime *Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters*, released by King Records, became available on streaming services on September 25, 2026, marking the start of their global distribution. Now you can listen anytime to the iconic songs that brought those dueling days to life, including the signature theme “Fiery Duelists,” the opening theme “voice,” and the ending theme “Shower of Energy,” with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto.
Pop-up Store
A “Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL” pop-up shop will be held at three locations: Grand Entas (Akihabara Onoden Building) starting October 3, 2026; G-Store Osaka starting October 24; and G-Store Nagoya starting November 7! New merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Yuma Tsukumo, Ryoga Kamishiro, Kaito Amagi, and Rei Magatsuki—based on the theme of “Preparing for a Duel”—will be on sale, and postcards will be distributed as purchase bonuses.
Pop-up Store
A “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX” pop-up corner is set to open at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store starting Friday, September 25, 2026! The lineup of new merchandise—featuring Joutou and the E·HEROes in colorful POP Art illustrations—includes pin badges, mini acrylic stands, sliding accessory cases, and acrylic art boards. Orders are also being accepted on the online store “eeo Store.”
Merchandise
Merchandise that was available for pre-sale at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” × GiGO collaboration café from April to May 2026 will go on general sale in December 2026!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café commemorating the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” will be held at the Collaboration Café Honpo BLANC Ikebukuro branch from October 23 to November 22, 2026. Newly drawn life-size illustrations and chibi characters have been unveiled, and a takeout event is also planned in Osaka as part of the “Charadri!!” pop-up series.
News
It has been announced that a three-episode animated series themed around “Evil★Twin” will debut in January 2027 as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG promotional short anime series, “Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES.” The “Devil of the Sin Treasure Hunt” arc is currently streaming on the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG YouTube channel. In Episode 1, “The Black Witch Diabellstar,” Asami Seto voices Diabellstar, and Misaki Kuno voices Populus.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” the first exhibition of original artwork by Kazuki Takahashi, creator of *Yu-Gi-Oh!*, will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Sunday, February 21, at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo.
Featuring over 370 hand-drawn original manuscripts, as well as color illustrations and rough sketches—including some being shown for the first time—the exhibition will be organized into five chapters. Tickets are 2,200 yen (tax included) for general admission, and the lottery registration for the first half of December will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.
News
Pre-orders are now being accepted at U-TREASURE for Atem’s cartouche necklace and Millennium Item mini-figures from *Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters*. The lineup includes a total of seven mini-figures—such as the Millennium Puzzle and the Millennium Rod—as well as the Cartouche Necklace, available in two colors. For every item purchased, customers will receive an exclusive acrylic stand as a gift.
