The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
News
The latest installment in the live-action “Golden Kamuy” series starring Kento Yamazaki, *Continuous Drama W: Golden Kamuy — The Sakhalin Pursuit*, will air and stream exclusively on WOWOW starting January 24, 2027. The teaser visual and ultra-special trailer for this new installment—a sequel to the film *The Abashiri Prison Raid*—have also been unveiled!
Collaboration Café
“Detective Conan Diner,” a permanent restaurant based on the TV anime “Detective Conan,” will hold its soft opening at Shibuya Stream on November 19, 2026. Ahead of the grand opening on November 26, details on how to make reservations, reservation perks, and the main menu featuring characters like Ai Haibara and Shuichi Akai have been revealed!
Merchandise
A multifunctional backpack inspired by Chou-Ten-chan (the Absolutely Cutest Angel) from the anime *NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE* will go on sale in early March 2027!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
A photo exhibition titled “BEYOND THE LIGHT” by photographer Manabu Nakanishi, commemorating the 30th anniversary of “Ultraman Tiga,” has been announced. Starting October 31, 2026, at the Sony Store Osaka, the exhibition will tour four venues—including Ginza, Nagoya, and Fukuoka Tenjin—and will also feature talk shows!
Merchandise
Collaboration merchandise from the “Persona” Series 30th Anniversary (P30th) × Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” event will go on general sale in early February 2027!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the premiere of “Kamen Rider Agito,” the final stop of the “True Agito Exhibition” will be held at Nagoya PARCO starting October 31. On the first day, there will also be a screening and talk event titled “FINAL Festa in Nagoya,” featuring the main cast!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” is set to open in Tokyo and Osaka. Starting October 31 in Shibuya and December 4 in Osaka, new merchandise and special bonuses featuring original illustrations based on the “Autumn Parade” theme will be available!
News
Details have been revealed for the collaboration between the anime “My Hero Academia” and the Umeda Sky Building’s Sky Garden Observation Deck. To coincide with the event running from October 30 to November 30, collaboration tickets featuring stickers, six different collaboration drinks, and new merchandise featuring original artwork will be available!
News
“Ultraman Week,” celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, is set to take place at Seibuen Amusement Park. From October 26 to November 1, “Ultraman: The Ride—The Great Battle of the Century” will be shown all day long, and limited-edition tickets that come with finger puppets are now on sale!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café between Nihon Falcom’s popular RPG series *The Legend of Heroes: Trails* and ORBcafe has been announced. From October 23 to November 16, the ORBcafe Shinjuku East Exit “Cat” branch will feature a total of eight menu items inspired by characters from the series, as well as special photo card giveaways!
Pop-up Store
The “Fallout mini Collection,” featuring official merchandise from the “Fallout” series, is being held at the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP Ikebukuro Parco location. From October 22 to November 3, there’s also a special gift: a ROBCO FUN mini poster!
News
Collaboration menu items and the second series of merchandise from Ibaraki Prefecture and the anime *The Apothecary’s Tale* will go on sale starting October 17. A total of seven menu items will be available at Ibaraki Flower Park and THE BOTANICAL RESORT Hayane, and customers who order eligible menu items will receive one of four types of coasters as a gift!
News
A collaboration has been announced between the theatrical anime *A Young Pig Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend* and the “Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival.” On October 17, 2026, at Katase Kaigan Nishihama in Fujisawa City, there will be a collaborative musical fireworks display set to songs from the series, as well as an original announcement broadcast by Mai Sakurajima!
Merchandise
New merchandise from Azmaker—including acrylic character stands and B2 tapestries—based on the TV anime “Yani Neko” will go on sale in mid-December 2026!
Collaboration Café
Due to popular demand, the “Totoko Ham-chan’s CAFE” from “Totoko Hamutaro” will return for an extended run from October 21 to November 8, 2026, at “Cafe Fan Base” on the 5th floor of Yokohama Landmark Plaza. In addition to menu items and merchandise featuring the Ham-chanz wearing red strawberry bonnets, the event will also feature birthday menus for Megane-kun and Noppo-kun, as well as a new “Ham-chanz Grand Gathering” dessert set and new merchandise.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the manga *I Discovered the Shocking Secret of a Quiet-Looking Boy* by Kasiba will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting November 13, 2026! The event will feature new merchandise showcasing two newly drawn illustrations themed around the “angelic” and “landmine-type” genres, as well as the distribution of exclusive mini photo cards, a display of life-size panels, and a venue-exclusive campaign where attendees can win mini photo cards autographed by Kasiba.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji Ultraman Series: Monster Super Encyclopedia Vol. 3,” a collection of monsters from the “Ultraman” series, is set to go on sale starting December 23 on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and other platforms. Ahead of the full lineup reveal, a sneak peek of the Grand Prize Red King—prototype designed by Ryu Oyama—has been released!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An art exhibition titled “Nanamori Junior High Art Club,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of artist Namori’s career—known for *YuruYuri* and *The Omuro Family*—will be held from December 3 to December 16, 2026, at Event Hall B on the 6th floor of Yokohama World Porters. The exhibition will feature past illustrations, new works created specifically for the event, storyboards, and rough sketches. Tickets will go on sale at Ticket Pia starting October 16.
Pop-up Store
The “Love Live! Sunshine!!” × HMV POP-UP SHOP will be held at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA starting December 2, 2026, and at HMV&BOOKS NAMBA starting January 13, 2027! New merchandise featuring original illustrations of the nine Aqours members in a “Nurse Maid” theme—including large acrylic stands, B2 tapestries, and reproductions of original artwork—will be on sale. As purchase bonuses, original mini cards (9 varieties total) and venue-exclusive illustration cards will also be distributed.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
A collaborative exhibition for “Godzilla -0.0”—the latest installment in the “Godzilla” franchise, a landmark in Japan’s special-effects monster movie genre, set to premiere on November 3 (Tuesday, a national holiday)—will be held at two venues: the Tsukuba Naval Air Corps Memorial Museum and the former site of the Kashima Naval Air Corps in Ibaraki Prefecture. Details regarding the schedule and exhibition content will be announced soon!
