The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Fashion
Merchandise featuring the popular character “Usamaru,” designed by Sakumaru, will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting October 17, 2026! The lineup will include a wide range of items, from home goods such as die-cut cushions, blankets, storage boxes, and clear pouches to apparel items like pullovers, hanten jackets, loungewear, and pajamas.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Uncle Loves Cute Things” will open at the Kiddyland Osaka Umeda store starting October 23, 2026! Merchandise such as Pug-Taro plush toys and embroidered square pouches will be on sale, and on October 24, an autograph session with the series’ creator, Tsutomu-sensei, will be held at the Hankyu Sanbangai Event Space.
News
A collaboration campaign between 7-Eleven and Nogizaka46 will be held nationwide from October 16 to October 31, 2026. For every 800 yen (tax included) spent, a serial number will be printed on your receipt, which you can use to enter a drawing for prizes such as tickets to exclusive live performances. Collect 3 serial numbers to win tickets to an exclusive live event (2,000 winners), 2 serial numbers for an original multi-case (1,000 winners), or 1 serial number for a free dessert coupon (2,000 winners). Everyone who enters will also receive a streaming ticket and original videos featuring the members.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
From the hugely popular manga “Detective Conan,” the 2027 edition of the schedule planner (based on the original manga), “Detective Conan Planner 2027,” will go on sale on October 16, 2026!
Fashion
Merchandise featuring the popular social media characters “Just Some Frogs” by Toriatama will go on sale starting October 14, 2026, at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. Four items—a tote bag with a pouch, a glasses case, a shopping bag, and a pouch—will be available in three different designs each!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café for “LiQulle,” the boys’ love (BL) digital comic magazine produced by Overlap, is currently open! It’s packed with highlights, including merchandise featuring original Halloween-themed illustrations and a collaboration menu inspired by the characters!
Collaboration Café
Rencontre LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo), a company that plans and sells character merchandise, will host a collaboration café featuring “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” at motto cafe Ikebukuro and motto cafe Osaka.
News
A collaboration between the anime *Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway* and Asakusa ROX Matsuri-yu will take place from November 27 to December 27, 2026. Along with this announcement, 3D visuals of the six characters—including Chiharu and Makina—wearing yukata after their bath have been released.
Merchandise
“Dragon Quest Clay Monsters: Hero Slime,” a new-style craft kit combining clay and plastic models, will be released on October 17, 2026. Choose from five types of stickers for the eyes and two types of parts for the mouth, then equip it with a sword, shield, and crown to create your very own original Hero Slime!
Pop-up Store
BABYMONSTER’s “THANKS MONSTIEZ in MIYASHITA PARK” pop-up store is set to open on October 18, 2026, at “Park in Park” on the 1st floor of MIYASHITA PARK South in Shibuya, Tokyo! In addition to T-shirts, large tote bags, and random mini-charm sets from the “THANKS MONSTIEZ_CHOOM” series, the store will feature merchandise related to the “CHOOM” world tour and the SESAME STREET series. Customers will receive a trading card featuring a handwritten message and autograph from a member for every 6,000 yen (tax included) spent in a single transaction.
Illustration
A collaboration—the first since 2020—has been announced between Shunichi Furudate’s manga *Haikyu!!* and the Spring High School Volleyball Tournament, which will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium starting January 4, 2027. A brand-new illustration by Mr. Furudate depicting Shoyo Hinata in a receiving stance with both arms extended forward has been unveiled!
Fashion
“Parappa the Rapper” neck warmers, knit caps, and gloves will go on sale at the Shimamura Online Store starting at 3:00 PM on October 14, 2026! The lineup includes a total of 8 items—3 types of neck warmers, 2 types of knit caps, and 3 types of gloves—each priced at 1,419 yen (tax included).
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Prizes featuring the E-Cope Prize exclusive original artwork, “Sanrio Characters: Tokimeki Ribbon Rabbit,” will begin appearing at amusement facilities nationwide starting in the second week of October 2026! Featuring a design adorned with lots of ribbons and matching bunny ears, the lineup includes mascots, dolls, face mascots, memory foam pillows, and two-tier tote bags with insulated pockets.
News
Snow Brand Megmilk’s “Natura Megumi” series, featuring collaboration packaging with Sanrio characters, is currently available for a limited time at supermarkets nationwide. The 400g packs feature My Melody and Little Twin Stars, while the three types of 4-pack sets showcase designs of a total of 35 characters!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Chiikawa” prize items—”Fluffy Corduroy Pajama Mascots”—will be rolled out sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in mid-October 2026. Made from corduroy fabric for a cozy feel, the lineup features three types: Chikawa, Hachiware, and the Rabbit, all dressed in pajamas.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop titled “Neko no Bu-chan: Mojamoja Ryokou,” celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Neko no Bu-chan,” will be held starting October 17, 2026, at the event space on the 6th floor of Yamashiroya in Ueno, Tokyo! The event will feature a signing session with author Kino Takahashi, meet-and-greets with Neko Bu-chan, a pre-release sale of new 10th-anniversary merchandise, free Yamashiroya-exclusive postcards, and an exhibition and raffle sale of newly drawn illustrations depicting all 47 prefectures.
Pop-up Store
“After Kyomaf,” featuring merchandise originally sold at the THE Chara booth at Kyomaf 2026, will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui starting October 16, 2026! Merchandise and purchase-bonus bromides from five titles—*Shugo Chara!*, *Dr. STONE*, *Fate/strange Fake*, *BOYS be MAID!*, and *Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club*—will be available, and on the first day, October 16, entry will be limited via a digital ticket system.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Midnight Heart Tune” will open sequentially starting October 16, 2026, at AKIBA FAN CUBE in Akihabara, Tokyo, and starting November 20 at Abeno Rakubas in Abeno, Osaka! Merchandise—including newly illustrated autumn date outfits, as well as life-size tapestries and acrylic stands featuring Rikka Inohana, Nene Himekawa, Iko Kirino, and Shinobu Utsuki—will be available for pre-sale. The venues will also feature life-size panel displays and distribute purchase-bonus stickers.
Collaboration Café
A themed café commemorating the “Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” will open for a limited time from December 12, 2026, to February 21, 2027, at the CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE next to the exhibition venue, featuring a menu that captures the world of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” The café operates on a strictly reservation-only basis, and you can visit even without an exhibition ticket. Reservations for the first phase will be accepted via lottery starting at 12:00 PM on November 16.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
A special mook celebrating Bushiroad’s 20th anniversary, titled “Bushiroad 20th Anniversary Book,” will go on sale on Friday, January 8, 2027!
