The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Following the “Toy Story” gacha series “Andy’s Here!,” “Toy Story: Sid’s Here!”—featuring figures capturing the moment when Sid’s modified toys return to being “toys”—is scheduled for release in January 2027. The series features a total of four figures, including Babyface and Buzz Lightyear. The Jenny Doll’s head can be swapped out for a Pteranodon head, and each pull costs 500 yen.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An exhibition of original artwork by Muto Hagio, titled “Muto Hagio Exhibition: Longing for Europe,” is set to be held at the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Sanso Art Museum in Kyoto. Running from December 19, 2026, to April 11, 2027, the exhibition will feature over 200 original artworks, focusing primarily on works set in Europe, such as *The Family of Po* and *Thomas’s Heart*!
Pop-up Store
The “On Air! 8th Anniversary Store,” a limited-time pop-up celebrating the 8th anniversary of “On Air!,” will open on October 16, 2026, at the coly more! Ikebukuro PARCO store and the coly more! Umeda NU Chayamachi Store! A total of 18 items from the 8th Anniversary series—including acrylic stands, pin badges, and “tea set cans”—will be available across the first and second halves of the event. Customers will also receive a bonus card for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a bonus shopping bag for purchases of 9,000 yen (tax included) or more.
News
The second collaboration between the TV anime “Licorice Recoil” and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” will take place from Friday, October 23, 2026, through Thursday, April 22, 2027. In addition to the streaming of all six episodes of “Licorice Radio”—which can only be heard aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen—the event will feature giveaways of bromide-style cards and clear file folders, a lottery for a limited-edition event inviting 300 guests, and the sale of online merchandise available exclusively on board.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The Nagoya leg of the “Detective Conan” TV Anime Exhibition, celebrating the series’ 30th anniversary, will be held at the Kanayama Minami Building Art Museum from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Monday, January 11, 2027 (a national holiday). Tickets are currently on sale at Ticket Pia starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3. We’ve compiled a list of important points to check before purchasing, such as the fact that weekday admission tickets are not valid on weekends or holidays, that tickets with special perks will be available only while supplies last, and that an admission ticket is required to purchase merchandise.
Fashion
A “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” themed fanny pack will go on sale exclusively at Shimamura Park starting at 12:00 PM on October 6, 2026. Two styles will be available: one made of nylon featuring an embroidered Rimuru design, and another made of fluffy fabric inspired by Ranga!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration between the shooting game *Gothic is a Magical Girl* and BLUE LEAF CAFÉ will take place at four locations—Sendai, Ueno, Nagoya, and Kyoto—starting November 21, 2026. The event will feature French toast exclusive to the Ueno location, new drinks, and a revival of last year’s lemonade!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Takara Tomy Arts’ gacha brand “Panda no Ana” is set to release “Wanwan Oden” landmark gacha mascots—featuring dogs that have become oden ingredients—in January 2027. The lineup includes all 5 varieties: egg, daikon radish, mochi, chikuwa, and konjac!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring chibi versions of Madoka and Homura in marine-style outfits, as well as scenes from *Puella Magi Madoka Magica*, is set to go on sale in November 2026!
Collaboration Café
“Maison de Pickles,” a limited-time pop-up shop featuring “Pickles the Frog,” will open at the Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku Branch on October 7, 2026. In addition to approximately 700 types of merchandise, the event will feature collaborative menus at the in-store café and bakery, as well as weekend workshops!
Merchandise
From “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” Inlock’s “Desk Calendar” will be released in November 2026! A detachable calendar is coming!
Convenience Store
Merchandise featuring original illustrations from the anime “Assassination Classroom” will go on sale at FamilyMart starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026. The lineup includes trading pin badges and acrylic stands depicting Korosensei, Nagisa, Karma, and others in racing suits!
Collaboration Café
The “Meru-chan” collaboration café has been a hit since October 3, 2026, at the kawara CAFE locations in Kichijoji PARCO and Kawasaki Moars. A total of six items are available, including plates decorated with ribbons and teddy bears, as well as strawberry parfaits, and customers who place an order will receive a free clear sheet as a special gift!
Merchandise
New merchandise from *The Rose of Versailles* (known as “Berubara”), including tissue cases, drawstring pouches, and tote bags made of satin fabric, will go on sale in December 2026!
News
“Distant Worlds – Eternal / Eternity,” an orchestral concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of the *Final Fantasy* series, is set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka in March 2027. The first-come, first-served lottery registration for tickets begins at 6:00 PM on November 16 via e-STORE!
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A collaboration event between *Tales of the Abyss* and Tokyo Tower will take place starting November 4, 2026. Luke and the others will appear in cyberpunk outfits, and the event will feature a limited-time quiz rally, nine types of collaboration drinks inspired by the characters, and original merchandise!
Collaboration Café
A 10th-anniversary collaboration café between the stage play *Touken Ranbu* and SHIBUYA TSUTAYA is set to open in the spring of 2027. As one of the 10 major events celebrating the stage play’s 10th anniversary, it will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Shibuya’s QFRONT. Details will be announced at a later date!
Pop-up Store
A Sanrio Characters pop-up store will open on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Ichiban Plaza in Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai. This year marks the 7th edition of the event, and the theme is “Fluffy Out-and-About Style,” featuring original merchandise made with fluffy and corduroy fabrics.
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A collaboration event featuring the vocal group “Three Adult Men” and Tokyo Tower will be held starting November 6, 2026. Members dressed in cyber-themed outfits will make an appearance, and the event will feature original puzzle challenges, collaboration menu items inspired by the members, and limited-edition merchandise!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An exhibition of original artwork from “Cute Little Lies: The Otter,” illustrated by Lommy, will be held on the 8th floor of the West Wing of Nagoya PARCO starting October 16, 2026. Reproductions of the original artwork will be available for purchase, along with new merchandise such as plush toys, and a sticker will be given as a gift with every purchase!
