The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Collaboration Café
In collaboration with the “Tove and Moomin Exhibition” at the Kobe City Museum, “Nordic”-themed collaboration menus will be available at eight cafes and restaurants in Kobe starting October 10, 2026. Mutual discount offers will also be available between the exhibition and the 19 establishments listed on the Gourmet Map!
Merchandise
Merchandise from “Initial D (Ini-D)”—featuring original illustrations, monochrome art, and the “Sketchu!” series of newly drawn illustrations—will be re-released in November 2026!
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The “The Idolmaster Shiny Colors” and WILLER “Fumage” collaboration cruise will take place in Tokyo Bay on December 19 and 20, 2026. Enjoy newly recorded onboard announcements and decorations featuring chibi character panels—the lottery application period runs until October 11!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Bandai’s capsule toy series, “Sanrio Characters: I Can’t Do It Charms,” will go on sale starting in the fifth week of October 2026. These double charms feature plates with lighthearted phrases, and the collection includes a total of five characters, such as Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin!
Merchandise
“Dozuru Co.” has announced that popular, newly illustrated merchandise featuring themes such as travel, the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, PIXEL ART, and Stellaris will finally be re-released in November 2026!
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A collaboration between “The Idolmaster SideM” and Sports Club Renaissance will take place at 49 locations nationwide starting October 22, 2026. The event will feature video workouts created by five ambassadors, in-facility voice messages, and collaboration tickets that come with merchandise!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
San-X’s “Nyan Nyan Nyanko” prize item, the “Nyanko Party Mascot,” will be rolled out gradually at amusement facilities nationwide starting October 16, 2026. Mascots featuring the Nyanko characters alongside cakes and presents are making their debut!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring key visuals and teaser visuals from the anime “Kamiina Botan: When She’s Drunk, She’s Like a Lily” will go on sale in early December 2026!
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A collaboration campaign between “Rilakkuma” and Kushiya Monogatari will take place at Kushiya Monogatari locations nationwide starting October 16, 2026. Five stores across the country will feature limited-edition collaboration flagship stores, and at all locations, customers who order from the collaboration drink bar will receive a limited-edition illustrated sticker!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Takara Tomy Arts’ capsule toy series “Sanrio Characters: Come Give Me a Hug!” will go on sale starting the week of October 13, 2026. Five different figures of Sanrio characters—dressed in onesies and bibs—are set to debut, each posed as if waiting to be picked up!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring original color illustrations from the manga *The Fate Rewinder* will go on sale in late January 2027! Pre-release items are now available at the “Animate Fair.”
Fashion
A collaboration between “Kirby” and three brands from Adastria—GLOBAL WORK, niko and …, and LOWRYS FARM—will go on sale starting October 16, 2026. The collection features apparel and accessories featuring designs inspired by Kirby’s Copy Abilities and Waddle Dee!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop celebrating the conclusion of the manga *My Dangerous Inner Self* and the release of the second volume of its spin-off series will be held at Shinjuku Marui Men starting November 6 and at Abeno Rakubas starting December 18. New merchandise featuring original illustrations by Ichikawa, Yamada, and Onee will be available!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Exhibition” in Nagoya will be held at Telepia Hall starting Saturday, November 28, 2026! Here’s a roundup of information on the exhibition of concept art, in-venue puzzle-solving activities, and all 47 original merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations.
Tickets go on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16.
Merchandise
Bandai’s food toy set “SANRIO CHARACTERS FRIENDS 5” has been on sale since October 5, 2026, at candy aisles in retail stores nationwide. Under the theme of “Cosmic Cuteness,” the set features a total of 8 types of soft vinyl figures of Sanrio characters dressed up as planets and aliens!
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A collaboration between the 2.5-dimensional idol group “Ireisu” and Motomachi Doria will take place at Kobe Motomachi Doria and Yokohama Motomachi Doria starting October 10, 2026. Doria dishes and parfaits inspired by the members’ favorite foods will be available, and customers who order will receive a pick and a social media-style clear card as a special gift!
Pop-up Store
The Hello Kitty × mezzo piano POP-UP SHOP will be held at Tokyo Solamachi starting Thursday, October 15, 2026! Here’s a complete list of prices for all 23 limited-edition collaboration items, including scrunchies with charms, slide-style cell phone mirrors, die-cut cushions, and school bag-style pouches. The lip balm case is a new item available starting October 21.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Dinosaur Costume Figures” capsule toys—featuring the Rilakkuma characters dressed in transparent dinosaur costumes—will be re-released at C-pla starting in October 2026. The lineup includes a total of four different figures, each housed in an egg-shaped capsule!
Collaboration Café
The “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” × Animate “Gratte” event kicks off on Thursday, January 14, 2027! Here’s a look at the menu—featuring graphic lattes, icing cookies, and graphic ice cream—as well as information on the eight types of paid-bonus trading acrylic coasters. Graphic Ice is available only at select stores.
Pop-up Store
A Pretty Cure Fair featuring “Sweet Pretty Cure♪” and “Magical Pretty Cure!” will be held at Animate stores nationwide from October 10 to November 1, 2026. Twelve new, specially illustrated items featuring the characters in their school uniforms holding sweets will be available, and purchasers will receive a special gift!
