The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of “Pompompurin,” the “Sweets Party Mascot” capsule toy series will be available at capsule toy specialty stores and other locations starting in late September 2026. The lineup features a total of four designs, including two types of cupcakes, a decorated cake, and a square cake!
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Kodansha’s “Chiikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection” will go on sale sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting September 28, 2026. The collection features a total of nine designs—including eight characters such as Chiikawa and Hachiware, plus a secret character—and will be sold as individual sheets priced at 660 yen (tax included) each.
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The collaboration between *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” will begin on October 10, 2026. Centered around a digital quiz rally that takes participants on a tour of Nara’s famous sights, the event will also feature collaboration menu items, merchandise, and a specially wrapped train!
Merchandise
Merchandise that was available for pre-sale at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” × GiGO collaboration café from April to May 2026 will go on general sale in December 2026!
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As part of a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of 109 Cinemas Meiwa, a SCREENX screening of *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugenjo Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Gyokuzo* has been announced. For one week only, from Friday, October 9, 2026, to Thursday, October 15, 2026, this film—which was voted number one in our audience survey—will return to the big screen!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store featuring “Chiikawa”—whose endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life is so admirable—will be held from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Friday, October 9, at the event space in front of the stained-glass window on the 2nd floor of JR Sendai Station!
The lineup includes Halloween-themed “Let’s All Dress Up Mascots (8 varieties)” and “Chiikawa Sushi / Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers.” As a purchase bonus, customers will receive an original sticker and a POP UP STORE-exclusive shopping bag.
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To coincide with the “True Agito Exhibition” in Osaka, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Kamen Rider Agito,” three major collaboration events will be held in the Namba area starting October 3, 2026. Highlights include a digital stamp rally visiting 12 locations, a collaboration café, a train featuring a special headmark, and newly drawn illustrations of Tsutenkaku and Biliken!
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The “Chiikawa Bakery OKINAWA POP-UP SHOP” will be held from October 1 to October 12, 2026, at the event space on the 6th floor of the Ryubo Department Store in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture!
This will be the first pop-up shop of its kind in Okinawa, featuring bread loaves inspired by Chikawa, Hachiware, and the rabbit, as well as the Okinawa-exclusive “Chikawa Bread (Brown Sugar)” and original bakery merchandise, including mascots modeled after the staff.
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The “Original 3-Way Clip,” featuring Lotte’s baked goods characters, will be available at FamilyMart starting at 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2026. For every two eligible Lotte snacks purchased from the 11 participating items, customers will receive one clip from a selection of four designs. The promotion runs through October 5.
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The capsule toy series “Sergeant Keroro: Afro Flocky Dolls,” featuring figures of the Keroro Squad sporting afro hairstyles, will begin rolling out starting in the third week of September 2026. The line is distinguished by the soft, fluffy flocked afro hairstyles and includes all five squad members, such as Sergeant Keroro and Private Tamama!
Merchandise
Due to popular demand, the newly illustrated “Lace Kimono Ver.” merchandise from *The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls (DereMas)* will be re-released in January 2027!
Convenience Store
A campaign featuring the plush toy brand “mojojojo” and Lawson will begin on September 29, 2026. In addition to four types of original charms available with the purchase of any two eligible snacks, the campaign will feature six different initiatives, including a milk candy gift set, in-store merchandise, pre-orders exclusive to @Loppi and HMV, and Lawson Print.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café based on the Bunshun Bunko novel *Star Reading at the Full Moon Coffee Shop* will open at MARUZEN café Kyoto on October 1, 2026. The limited-time menu will feature two drinks and three food items inspired by the stars in the story, and customers will receive all three limited-edition coasters with every order!
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Sanrio’s “Jewelpet” event, “Jewelpet Fair at Kiddyland,” is set to take place at 25 Kiddyland stores nationwide starting September 25, 2026! In addition to the early release of plush toys, keychain mascots, and trading goods, all stores will offer sparkling stickers, the Harajuku store will feature exclusive promotional items, and Ruby will make an appearance at the Osaka Umeda and Omokado stores.
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“Ichiban Kuji ~Playtime Pals Forever~” will go on sale on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and other platforms starting September 30, 2026. The lineup features 13 mini-figures of iconic supporting characters such as Babyface and Zurg, as well as scene figures of Woody and Buzz. The price is 880 yen per draw (including 10% tax).
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Collaboration products featuring Nintendo’s popular “Kirby” game series and Tirol Choco will go on sale in stages starting Monday, October 19, 2026. The boxed sets come in four varieties, each with a different facial expression, while the individually wrapped varieties feature a total of 24 designs. The single-piece varieties, exclusive to 7-Eleven, will be available in 10 different designs!
Fashion
Sweatshirts featuring Sanritsu Confectionery’s “Kani Pan” and “Choco Bat” will go on sale starting September 22, 2026, at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. Each sweatshirt is priced at 1,490 yen (1,639 yen including tax) and comes in three sizes: 130, 140, and 150. The “Mini Kani-pan Chocolate” sweatshirt will be available exclusively at Shimamura Park.
Pop-up Store
A *Gintama* TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP is set to open at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Friday, October 2, 2026! New merchandise—including acrylic stands, clear files, and folding screen-style color paper—featuring brand-new illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random limited-edition bromide (7 varieties total). Starting in Kyoto, the event will roll out sequentially at all four venues: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore, and TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi.
Collaboration Café
The “Nyan Nyan Nyanko Restaurant,” a collaboration café featuring San-X’s popular character “Nyan Nyan Nyanko,” will open on October 2. At two locations in Tokyo and Aichi, the café will offer a total of nine Chinese-themed collaboration menu items, 16 types of collaboration merchandise, and special giveaways for visitors!
Fashion
New merchandise for the anime “The New Prince of Tennis” will go on sale at participating Don Quijote stores starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes 10 items, such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of eight different bonus mini cards.
