The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A collaboration between Stray Kids’ official mascot, “SKZOO,” and Fuji-Q Highland will take place from October 2 to October 26, 2026. The event will feature a show where 500 drones and fireworks synchronize with Stray Kids’ music, as well as collaborative attractions, a stamp rally, and special collaboration food items.
Pop-up Store
The “Halloween Party Fair” for the fourth installment of the School Idol Project, “Love Live! Superstar!!,” will be held from October 9 to November 1, 2026, at all Gamers stores and the Gamers Online Shop. Newly drawn illustrations of the Liella! members dressed in Halloween costumes have been unveiled for the first time: CatChu! appears in black cat-themed outfits, KALEIDOSCORE in witch-themed outfits, and 5yncri5e! in ghost-themed outfits!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
A traveling exhibition of metal canvas art from the anime *Ashita no Joe* will be held in five cities—starting in Osaka on September 25, 2026—and will subsequently move to Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. In addition to viewing works rendered in three dimensions with up to 32 layers, visitors will be able to purchase items on-site at the exhibition sale, which will also feature venue-exclusive merchandise.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café celebrating the release of EXILE’s 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCEPT ALBUM, *PARTY TUNE -BEST SELECTION-*, will be held at TSUTAYA locations in Tokyo and Osaka from September 25 to October 12, 2026. In addition to food and drinks produced by AMAZING COFFEE, the event will feature an exhibition tracing EXILE’s history, café-exclusive merchandise, and special gifts for both entry and with each order.
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A collaboration event between “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY to the Future~” and Tobu Zoo will be held from October 17, 2026, through January 11, 2027. Newly drawn illustrations featuring nine idols, including Ichigo Hoshimiya, interacting with animals in safari-style outfits will be unveiled, and the event will offer collaboration admission tickets, original merchandise, and specially packaged food items.
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The second collaboration between Zetteria and Narumiya Characters will begin on September 16, 2026, at all 270 Zetteria locations nationwide. With the purchase of a “Waku Waku Set,” customers will receive a random set of original, newly drawn puffy stickers featuring Nakamura-kun and Berie-chan.
Pop-up Store
Pre-orders for “Mochimochi Bancole!,” a pop-up store for the smartphone RPG *Trikkaru: Mochimochi Hoppe Daisakusen*, will begin on September 17, 2026, at “Bancole!” within Premium Bandai. The lineup includes 78 different “Connectable Acrylic Stands,” a T-shirt collection featuring Spiki designs, and rotating acrylic stands. Pre-sales will begin on the same day at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo.
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To commemorate the streaming release of the theatrical film *Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc*, a collaboration event called “Chainsaw Bread” will be held from September 19 to October 18, 2026, at 11 popular bakeries nationwide. Each store’s chef will introduce a total of 18 original bread varieties inspired by the world of the “Reze Arc.” In addition to in-store sales, customers can also pre-order through the bread reservation service sacri.
Pop-up Store
The “I’m Doraemon POP-UP STORE,” organized by “Flowering,” will open sequentially at five locations nationwide—starting with Espal Sendai (Miyagi) on September 11, 2026—followed by Tokyo, Kanagawa, Hyogo, and Miyazaki!
Items perfect for lunchtime—such as Halloween-themed reflective keychains, glow-in-the-dark clear rubber coasters, placemats, and round plates—will be available, and visitors will receive free gifts based on their total purchase amount at each venue.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 14, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *Yomitsuga* by Hiromu Arakawa—serialized in *Monthly Shonen Gangan*—will go on sale on November 12, 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Detective Conan” capsule toy series “Marker Accessories 3” will make a comeback at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of six varieties—including Edogawa Conan, Ran Mouri, and Shinichi Kudo in casual attire, along with in-story inventions such as the bow tie-shaped voice changer—all available for 300 yen (tax included) per play!
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring an original illustration from *Golden Kamuy*—the “Fighting Back View” version—will go on general sale in December 2026! Pre-release merchandise is now available at the Marui POP UP store!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café for “Re:Zero—Starting Life in Another World: Chronicles of Echoes” will be held at Cure Maid Café in Akihabara from September 18 to October 4, 2026. The cafe will feature food and desserts inspired by Rudel and his friends, as well as a total of nine collaboration drinks. For every collaboration menu item purchased, customers will receive one limited-edition collaboration card.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Mob Psycho 100 III” will open at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka on Friday, December 4!
In addition to new merchandise—such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Animal” theme—there will also be mini cards as a bonus for every 1,000 yen spent, venue-exclusive illustrated cards for every 3,000 yen spent, venue-exclusive OSMO stamps, and life-size character panel displays.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Chopi-Nui Petit ⑧” prize items from *Haikyu!!* will begin appearing sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in the fourth week of September 2026. The lineup features four different types of mascots wearing black uniforms, and they will also be available via online crane games.
Fashion
“Work Cat” apparel and accessories will go on sale sequentially at Don Quijote and Apita stores nationwide starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. From apparel such as hoodies and sweatshirts to accessories like towels and tote bags, a range of items exclusive to Don Quijote and Apita will be available!
Collaboration Café
A “KING OF PRISM -Tri-Star Act-” collaboration café will open at four and GALLERY locations starting October 9, 2026. Newly illustrated Halloween-themed merchandise and freebies, as well as original food and drinks, will be available!
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the “Persona” series 30th anniversary Animate Fair, a “Gratte” event will be held from September 19 to October 25, 2026, at 10 Animate Gratte locations nationwide. In addition to graphic lattes and icing cookies, a set of eight collectible acrylic coasters—available as paid bonuses—will be offered.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 31, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga “MAO” by Rumiko Takahashi—currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday—will go on sale on October 16, 2026!
Pop-up Store
The “San-X Universe POP-UP SHOP” will be held from Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at “Chara-Colle” on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage (SHIBUYA Side)!
The shop will feature San-X Universe merchandise, with a focus on the heart-themed series. Customers who spend 1,100 yen or more (tax included) on San-X products will receive one of six “Collectible Cards” as a special gift.
