The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
Newly illustrated merchandise from *Love Live! Nijigasaki High School School Idol Club*—including the “Gyaru Uniform” version and the “Zodiac Signs” version—will be re-released in January 2027!
News
A collaboration stay package between the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” and the Sunshine City Prince Hotel will go on sale starting Saturday, September 19, 2026. The package features 10 newly drawn characters dressed as doormen, along with two types of collaboration rooms and a total of 10 collaboration drinks!
Pop-up Store
The “Assassin & Cinderella POP UP STORE,” based on Yuzo Natsuno’s manga *Assassin & Cinderella*, is set to open at AKIBA FAN CUBE in Akihabara from September 25 to October 12, 2026! Featuring 18 different items—including oversized pin badges, acrylic stands, heart-shaped acrylic blocks, and trading cards—all based on newly drawn illustrations created for two distinct themes. A bonus sticker will also be given with every 2,000 yen (tax included) purchase.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Pokémon and Art: Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu,” featuring Pokémon art created by students at Tama Art University from unwanted items and scrap materials, will be held from September 18 to September 27, 2026, in the Atrium on the first floor of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. In addition to a display of 53 Pokémon figures, the exhibition will feature works made from marine plastic waste and highlight related initiatives. Admission is free.
News
New merchandise featuring original illustrations of Hinata and the others taking on a cooking challenge at the “Powerhouse Teams Assemble! Let’s Cook Together!!” collaboration event with the anime “Haikyu!!” is now available!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for “EVERYDAY SUNDAY”—best known for “Ma-kun the Bear” and “The Hamster Who Absolutely Never Dies”—will be held at SHIBUYA BASE on the first floor of Shibuya Modi from September 18 to September 21, 2026.
During the event, a limited-edition collaborative-design EPOS Card will be available exclusively at the venue. Upon signing up for the card and meeting certain conditions, applicants will receive an original acrylic keychain featuring the card’s design.
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “That Summer…” POP UP SHOP, based on Akimi Yoshida’s legendary manga *BANANA FISH*, will go on sale in December 2026!
Pop-up Store
The first series of original pop-up merchandise for the live-action drama adaptation of the BL manga “Wait a Minute, Harutora-kun,” based on the original work by Amekiri, will go on sale starting September 17, 2026, at 20 Miraiya Bookstore locations nationwide. In addition to items such as acrylic stands, die-cut cards, and keychain charms, six stores—Sendai Uesugi, Tendo, Makuhari Shintoshin, Itabashi, Hamamatsu Ichino, and Suzaka—will also feature standee displays of Iki Kishida (played by Tsubasa Nakagawa) and Harutora Kurobe (played by Masaya Sakuragi).
Pop-up Store
A Narumiya Characters pop-up store will be held in Fukuoka from September 18 to September 30, 2026. Lots of new merchandise will be available!
Fashion
Disney-themed apparel will go on sale starting Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Avail stores nationwide and online. The lineup includes matching hoodies with designs that connect when you stand side by side with your partner or friends, as well as Mickey and Minnie knitwear and zip-up hoodies!
News
A collaboration between the TV anime “Dungeon Meal” and Karaoke Maneki Neko has been announced, with the event scheduled to begin sometime in October 2026. Newly drawn illustrations in a modern Japanese style, featuring Lios, Marushiru, Chiruchack, and two others dressed in hakama and kimono, have also been unveiled!
Merchandise
New, original merchandise based on the “Painter Style” theme from the theatrical film *Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise* will go on sale in December 2026!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 48, the latest installment of the hugely popular manga *Kanojo, Okarishimasu (KanoKari)* by Rei Miyajima, goes on sale November 17, 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The esports team “CRAZY RACCOON” is set to release its new capsule toy, the “Keyboard-Style Clicker,” starting in October 2026. There are six varieties in total, each featuring mini keys with the logos of six players—including Darumaiz God and Arisaka—that you can press and click to play with!
News
A collaboration event between the anime “Haikyū!!” and All Hearts Company, titled “Top Teams Assemble! Let’s Cook Together!!,” will be held from October 1 to November 17, 2026. Bread and sweets inspired by the characters, as well as original merchandise, will be available at Heart Bread Antique, Neko Neko Shokupan, Pastel, and Pinedo locations.
Merchandise
Sanrio’s wildly popular character “Hello Kitty” is releasing the translucent “bubble pop charm” keychain in November 2026!
News
The second installment of the in-theater giveaway for the live-action film *Look Back*, *Special Booklet Volume 1*, will be distributed starting Friday, September 18, 2026. It features a special conversation between Tatsuki Fujimoto and director Hirokazu Kore-eda, as well as a 41-page one-shot of *Metal Parade*, a story featured in the film!
Fashion
Apparel merchandise from the TV anime “Blue Lock” will go on sale sequentially at Don Quijote and Arita stores nationwide starting at 9:00 a.m. on September 19, 2026. The lineup includes jerseys, sweatsuit sets, and hoodies featuring designs based on the uniforms and logos, along with bonus items such as acrylic keychains and original hangers.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo from the anime “My Hero Academia” are joining Banpresto’s “MAXIMATIC” series of large-scale prize figures. The figures will be released sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting September 17, 2026, and when placed side by side, they recreate a famous scene from the series!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Ichiban Kuji: Made in Abyss” will go on sale starting October 31, 2026, at Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations. The lineup includes Prize A: Bondルド’s “MASTERLISE” and Prize B: Nanachi & Meeti’s “Revible Moment,” with each draw costing 850 yen (including 10% tax).
