The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for “Azur Lane (Azulen)” will be held in Tokyo and Osaka from July 31 to August 16, 2026.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Star Wars” capsule toy series “Blister Charm Collection 3” will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of July 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 2 of the popular manga *Seikatsu-man*, created by Fuyu Minamida (story) and Ayaki (art) and currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*, will be released on September 4, 2026!
Merchandise
The “Blu-ray + DVD” and “4K UHD + Blu-ray” sets for the movie *The Mandalorian and Grogu* will go on sale starting September 30, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 16, the latest installment of the popular manga *Dead Account* by Shizuka Watanabe—currently serialized in *Magazine Pocket*—will go on sale on September 16, 2026!
News
Pre-orders for “The Mandalorian & Grogu” merchandise are now being accepted at Star Wars pop-up stores and other locations through July 26, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 27 of the wildly popular manga “WIND BREAKER” by Niisatoru, currently serialized on Magapoke, will be released on September 9, 2026!
News
Collaboration merchandise from the hugely popular “The Mandalorian” × Shimamura Park is now available for pre-order until 11:00 PM on July 19, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 26, the latest installment of the popular manga *Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun* by Aida Iro, goes on sale November 27, 2026! A special edition featuring glossy stickers will also be available!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 36, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *Black Butler* by Yana Kubo, currently serialized in *Monthly G Fantasy*, will go on sale on September 26, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 27, the latest volume of the wildly popular manga *Aono Hako*—which concluded in Issue 33 of *Weekly Shonen Jump*, released on July 13—will go on sale on October 2, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 30 of the popular manga “MAO” by Rumiko Takahashi, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, will go on sale on August 18, 2026!
Merchandise
Apparel items—including T-shirts featuring iconic scenes—from the popular manga *Manchuria Opium Squad* by Tsukasa Monma (story) and Shika (art) will be re-released in July 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 47 of the wildly popular manga *Kanojo, Okarishimasu* (KanoKari) by Rei Miyajima, currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Magazine*, will be released on August 17, 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Rilakkuma Coin Case,” a capsule toy from the “Rilakkuma” series, will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in late July 2026.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 25, the latest installment of the hugely popular manga *Dandadan* by Yukinobu Ryu, currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*, goes on sale September 4, 2026!
Merchandise
“Action Figures” from “STAR WARS” by ZD TOYS will be re-released in August 2026! Grogu is here!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 13 of the wildly popular manga *Long Summer on August 31* by Ito Ikaku, currently serialized in *Morning*, goes on sale August 21, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 13 of the wildly popular manga *There Are Loopholes in the Student Council, Too!* by “Muchimaro,” currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Magazine*, goes on sale August 17, 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 40 of the wildly popular “egotistical soccer” manga *Blue Lock*, created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, goes on sale August 17, 2026!
