The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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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.
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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.
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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*.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The “Glitter Sticker Book” from *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu* will be released on September 30, 2026! It includes a total of 217 stickers!
Merchandise
Newly drawn merchandise from “Longing to Be a Magical Girl”—the “Puddle Ver.”, a Comiket 108 exclusive—will go on general sale in late November 2026!
News
The Halloween limited-edition menu at the café and gift shop “Disney HARVEST MARKET By CAFE COMPANY” will be available at the Shibuya Hikarie location starting September 30, 2026, and at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse location starting October 1. The Halloween-exclusive afternoon tea set comes with an original acrylic keychain, and customers who spend 3,500 yen or more will also receive a pin badge.
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“Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World” “POP UP STREET in Okuyama O-mairi-machi & Asakusa Nishi-sando Shopping Street” has been confirmed to take place from Friday, October 2, 2026, to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Okuyama O-mairi-machi and the Asakusa Nishi-sando Shopping Street in Asakusa, Tokyo, among other locations!
The special pop-up shop will feature an early release of original merchandise featuring collaboration illustrations, and various events—such as a stamp rally—are planned to liven up the shopping district. From October 2 through October 4, entry will be by advance reservation only (registration opens on September 18 at 6:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis).
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Collaboration items between gag manga artist Kyosuke Usuta and the apparel brand “Granif” will go on sale in stores starting September 29, 2026. Characters from three series—“Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san,” “Pew! Pew! Jaguar,” and “Arabake! Arato Gungun Park”—will appear in the lineup, which features a total of 12 items, including T-shirts and hoodies.
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The “SERVAMP” POP-UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, October 2, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka starting Friday, November 6!
The event will feature new merchandise featuring original Y2K-inspired illustrations by Tanaka Strike, the distribution of bonus clear cards (6 types total), and an exhibition of life-size panels. The lineup, including large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges, has also been revealed.
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The “Pom Pom Purin Collaboration Dessert Buffet: A Sweet, Heartwarming Moment with Pom Pom Purin” will be held at Hotel New Otani Osaka from October 9 to November 30, 2026. The buffet will feature collaboration desserts crafted by the hotel’s pastry chefs, including tarts with three-dimensional Pom Pom Purin faces and silky-smooth puddings.
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A3 Co., Ltd. will host the “MACROSS POP UP STORE: Go To Asakusa! Super-Dimensional School Trip” at the event hall on the 3rd floor of Matsuya Asakusa from October 2 to October 16, 2026. The event will feature acrylic stands, pin badges, acrylic cards, acrylic dioramas, and other items featuring original illustrations and GraffArt artwork. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (from a total of 17 designs) as a purchase bonus.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji Chokotto Josemaru ~Furifuri Pretty Oinu~” will go on sale sequentially starting September 29, 2026, on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and at the official Ichiban Kuji store. Priced at 550 yen per draw (including 10% tax), the lineup includes the plush mascot “Sumahokurin,” which doubles as a smartphone cleaner, as well as acrylic charms.
Pop-up Store
The “Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts” TV Anime POP UP CORNER at Melon Books will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at the Melon Books Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi stores, as well as through the Melon Books online store. The lineup includes pin badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and “POPArt” merchandise. Additionally, a store-exclusive purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (out of a total of 3 types).
