The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Fashion
Merchandise for the social media-born series *The Snail Who Thought It Was a Rabbit*, created by Rui-sensei, will go on sale at select Shimamura stores starting Friday, September 18, 2026. The lineup includes pullover sweaters, tote bags, and eyeglass cases, and the items will also be available at Shimamura Park starting at 3:00 PM on the same day!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion,” the prize item “Guren Type-2 Right Hand XL”—inspired by the right hand of the Nightmare Frame “Guren Type-2″—will begin appearing at arcades and other locations starting in the third week of September 2026!
Measuring approximately 33 cm, this prize comes in one design. It is designed so that players can slip their hand inside to strike poses or grasp objects. A list of participating locations is available on the System Service official website.
Fashion
Sanrio Characters’ BIG jumpsuits are now on sale at participating Don Quijote stores nationwide to great acclaim. The lineup features a total of 12 designs, including Hello Kitty and My Melody. They feature a roomier silhouette—larger than previous models—and come with a free original hanger!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “To Be Continued…” sign, familiar from the anime *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure*, has been turned into a plush toy measuring approximately 60 cm in length and is scheduled to be available as a crane game prize at amusement facilities nationwide starting around March 2027. We’ve compiled information on this eye-catching prize item—which faithfully reproduces the iconic arrow design—available in two color variations: monochrome and color, released by FURYU Corporation.
Convenience Store
A collaboration campaign between Yamazaki Biscuits’ “Chipstar” and 7-Eleven has been running nationwide to great acclaim since September 17, 2026. If you purchase two eligible Chipstar S packages at once, you’ll receive one of five original charms—each designed to look just like the packaging—of your choice!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From Rilakkuma’s “Korilakkuma’s Little Devil Mood” theme, the capsule toy “Korilakkuma’s Little Devil Mood Mascot Charm with Carabiner” is set to go on sale in January 2027!
The lineup consists of five designs: Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma (Sitting), Korilakkuma (Strawberry), Kiiroi Tori, and Chairoi Koguma, each measuring approximately 40 mm. These are mascot charms that come with a carabiner for attaching to bags and other items.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Chiikawa Mini Collectible Book Keychain (1)” will go on sale in stages starting in mid-September 2026. These capsule toys cost 500 yen each and feature a lineup of all four characters—Chiikawa, Hachiware, Kurimanju, and Shisa. Each design has 12 pages and a total of 24 pockets for storing ID photos and stickers.
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Keisuke Itagaki’s “Baki” series, the “Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Excitement, Screams, Calm, and Love!!! POP-UP SHOP” will be held at the Shinjuku Marui Annex 3F Event Space from Friday, October 2, 2026, through Monday, October 12, 2026 (a national holiday)!
During the event, customers will receive one “Fight with Paper Sumo!! Illustration Card (8 varieties total)” for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise. Additionally, the Akita Shoten Online Shop will offer an early release of exclusive online-only merchandise.
Collaboration Café
The “Horimiya” 15th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe, “Horimiya CAFE: Katagiri High School Culture Festival,” will be held at the motto cafe Ikebukuro location starting October 14, 2026. Details have been released regarding all 16 food, dessert, and drink items that will be served during the first half of the Tokyo event, as well as the takeout menu, special perks, and pre-release merchandise.
Pop-up Store
The “Rei Shizuma × Miraiya Bookstore POP UP,” a collaboration between Aeon Mall-affiliated VTuber Rei Shizuma and Miraiya Bookstore, is set to take place from October 2 to November 1, 2026, at Miraiya Bookstore locations inside Aeon Malls in six cities nationwide!
This event features the limited-time “Rei Shizuma’s Store” at Miraiya Bookstore, the Aeon Group’s specialty bookstore chain. Details regarding merchandise and participating locations will be announced in future updates.
News
The second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime “The Bread Thief,” which will begin airing on NHK E-Tele on October 2, 2026, have been released. The PV features the first-ever preview of the ending theme song “Pang Pang Pang,” performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and also showcases the voices of new cast members Atsumi Tanezaki and Kana Hanazawa.
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the start of the serialization of “The Summer the Light Died” by Mokumoku Ren, the “‘The Summer the Light Died’ 5th Anniversary POP-UP SHOP in OIOI” will be held from October 2 to October 18, 2026, at the event space on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex!
Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations—including acrylic stands, tote bags, and collectible pin badges—will be available. The venue will also feature a display of standee panels, and visitors will receive an illustrated card with every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
News
The winners of the “Next Big Manga Award 2026,” a user-participation manga award co-hosted by KADOKAWA and Dwango, were announced on September 16, 2026. First place in the Comic Book category went to Eiji Yamano’s *Samwan Heruts*, while first place in the Web Manga category went to Taio Watanabe’s *Okaeri Shihōsen*.
Pop-up Store
The “TV Anime ‘[My Favorite Child]’ Ayumi Ver. POP-UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS” will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at three Tower Records locations—Shinjuku, Otaka, and Umeda NU Chayamachi—as well as on Tower Records Online. In addition to the pre-release sale of trading pin badges, acrylic stands, and life-size tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around “Ayumi,” postcards will be distributed with every 2,000 yen (tax included) purchase of eligible merchandise, and special bonuses will be available with the purchase of a box set.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The latest novel by Kinoko Nasu, *The Night of the Wizard: Part 2*, goes on sale November 10, 2026! *The Night of the Wizard* has been adapted into a novel by Kinoko Nasu himself!
News
From Friday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 18, all Bull Pulu locations will be offering collaborative drinks, food, and merchandise!
Merchandise
From “Date A Live V,” new merchandise featuring the “Cow-Print Swimsuit”—an original illustration by Curtain Tamashii created exclusively for the Comiket 108 pre-release—will go on general sale in December 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji Colorful Memories,” based on the popular Disney/Pixar film “Coco,” will go on sale starting October 31, 2026, at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town locations, among others. The lineup includes A-Prize scene figures recreating iconic moments featuring *Miguel* and *Hector*, as well as blankets, tote bags, pouches, beaded straps, mini canvas boards, rubber goods, posters, and stickers. The Last One Prize will be a *Day of the Dead* light.
Pop-up Store
A “TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP” based on the TV anime “Gintama,” adapted from the popular manga by Hideaki Sorachi, will be held from October 2 to October 27, 2026, at the Kyoto IP Bookstore inside Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available for purchase; details on the lineup will be announced at a later date.
Pop-up Store
A “Yomi no Tsugai” TV Anime POP-UP SHOP (Back Shot Ver.) will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from October 2 to October 12, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime, capturing Yuru and the others from behind during battle, have been unveiled, and details regarding merchandise and other items will be announced at a later date.
