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“100 Kano” × Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu: Collaboration Starts September 4!

A collaboration between the TV anime “100 Girlfriends Who Love You So, So, So, So Much” and the public bath “Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu” in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, will take place from Friday, September 4, 2026, through Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Original medicinal baths inspired by Shizuka, Nagino, Ikumi, Momiji, and Yaku, as well as collaboration merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations, will be available. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard from a set of five.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“Yu-Gi-Oh! Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition” Opens in Kyobashi, Tokyo, on December 12!

“Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” the first exhibition of original artwork by Kazuki Takahashi, creator of *Yu-Gi-Oh!*, will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Sunday, February 21, at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo.
Featuring over 370 hand-drawn original manuscripts, as well as color illustrations and rough sketches—including some being shown for the first time—the exhibition will be organized into five chapters. Tickets are 2,200 yen (tax included) for general admission, and the lottery registration for the first half of December will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Fashion

Sanrio × Shimamura Lolita Series: New Items Go on Sale September 1!

The “Lolita Series” collaboration between Sanrio Characters—including “Hello Kitty” and “Kuromi”—and Shimamura will go on sale at select stores starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 8 items, such as pillowcases and duvet covers. The items will be available in the online store starting at 3:00 PM on the same day!

News

“Matsuken Samba: Mamire Mamire Island—Autumn Campaign” Starts September 8 at Hakkeijima!

Ken Matsudaira, best known for “Matsuken Samba II,” is teaming up with Yokohama’s Hakkeijima Sea Paradise for the “Matsuken-Filled Island: Autumn Campaign,” running from Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 30. The new “Matsuken-Filled Bus,” which tours the park, has made its debut, and the aquarium exhibits are now even more filled with Matsuken!

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

JoJo: JoJo Caravan 2 in Shibuya Starts September 2!

“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” by Hirohiko Araki: “JoJo Caravan 2,” an exhibition of reproduction original artwork, will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo starting Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The exhibition will feature reproductions of original artwork from Part 7, “STEEL BALL RUN,” anime displays, and a total of 54 merchandise items!

News

New Pokémon Game “The Adventures of Negigaknight and Pichu” Set for Release in 2027!

A new stop-motion Pokémon animated film, *Pokémon Tales: The Adventures of Negigaknight and Pichu*, will stream on Disney+ in 2027.
It is being produced by Aardman Animations, the British studio known for “Wallace & Gromit” and “Shaun the Sheep.” The latest teaser trailer was released on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

News

Jewelpet Clear Pouch: On sale from Eft Toys starting August 31!

Eft Toys Confect will release the “Jewelpet Clear Pouch” starting Monday, August 31, 2026, at convenience stores and in the snack sections of supermarkets. The pouch features a clear design that lets you see its contents, and you can attach it to a bag or other item using the included carabiner to carry it with you. All 10 designs—Ruby, Labra, Safi, Garnet, and Angelra—will be available at random, and the price is 440 yen (tax included).

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

Steins;Gate 15th Anniversary Exhibition to Be Held in Osaka Starting October 3!

The Osaka venue of the “Steins;Gate ANIMATION 15th Anniversary EXHIBITION,” commemorating the 15th anniversary of the TV anime “Steins;Gate,” will be held at Rakubus Hall Abeno, 3rd Floor, from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, (Sun) at Rakubus Hall Abeno, 3rd Floor. In an exhibition space packed with the essence of the Future Gadget Laboratory, visitors can enjoy displays of items such as the “Phone Microwave (Tentative Name)” and “Gelbana,” as well as brand-new photo spots. Additionally, limited-edition merchandise featuring original illustrations, along with admission and purchase bonuses, will be available.

Pop-up Store

Tamagotchi 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Store Opens in Omiya on September 4!

A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi, titled “Everyone, Gather Round! The Tamagotchi Store,” will be held from Friday, September 4, 2026, to Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the special event space on the 2nd floor of Arche Omiya in Saitama. Featuring the event-exclusive “Original Tamagotchi: Celebrating 30 Years!”—a transparent homage to the original Tamagotchi—along with a wide variety of merchandise featuring 30th-anniversary artwork, the store will also offer free gifts based on the total purchase amount.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Detective PreCure! Detective Swing 2 Capsule Toy—On Sale Starting in September!

The second installment of the mascot swing series for the 23rd installment of the Pretty Cure series, “Detective Pretty Cure!”, titled “Detective Swing 2,” has been released. Starting in September 2026, all five varieties—including Cure Éclair and Jet-senpai—will be released sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide!

Manga, Magazines, Light Novels

Madoka☆Magica: *Walpurgis’s Turning Point* Manga Adaptation, Volume 1, on Sale September 18!

Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of the all-new film *Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie—Walpurgis Night’s Turning Point*, which has been in theaters since August 28, 2026, will be released by Houbunsha on September 18, 2026. Illustrated entirely from scratch by Hanokage—who also worked on the manga adaptation of the TV series—the story depicts the fate of the magical girls as they begin their cycle anew in a world that has lost the Law of the Circle. The price is 979 yen (tax included).

Pop-up Store

Nisekoi 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop Opens September 18!

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the serialization of the popular manga “Nisekoi” by Naoshi Komi, the “Nisekoi 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop” will be held on the 1st floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex in Tokyo from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, September 27 (Sun), at Shinjuku Marui Annex, 1st Floor, in Tokyo!
A total of 10 items will be available, including acrylic stands, ballot-style sets, and T-shirts featuring brand-new illustrations by Naoshi Komi. The event will also feature exclusive exhibits and a purchase bonus where customers receive an illustration card for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.

Manga, Magazines, Light Novels

The “OreGairu” 15th Anniversary Mook “-Koku-” Is Set for Release on September 18!

A light novel written by Wataru Tō and illustrated by Ponkan⑧ The 15th-anniversary mook for *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected* (*OreGairu*), titled *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected: Toki*, will be released by Shogakukan on Friday, September 18, 2026. To commemorate the series’ 15th anniversary and cumulative global sales exceeding 15 million copies, the book features never-before-seen early materials, in-depth interviews reflecting on the past, and celebratory columns themed around the number “15.” It is A4 size, 124 pages, and priced at 3,520 yen (tax included).

Merchandise

Haikyu!! × Coleman Training Camp BBQ Gear—On Sale in Early September!

Merchandise from the “Training Camp BBQ” series—a collaboration between the TV anime “Haikyū!!” and the outdoor brand “Coleman”—will go on sale in early September 2026. The lineup consists of five items: a Walker pouch, the “Take 6” cooler, a Lumière lantern featuring the Karasuno High School design, the Walker 25, and a hot sandwich maker. Pre-orders are now being accepted on “Anime Store.JP,” the online store for the collaboration café.