The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“The ‘Yakuza’ Series 20th Anniversary Major Exhibition Event, ‘Weddings, Funerals, and Gifts Exhibition -Extreme-,’ will return to YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama starting November 6, 2026. A new “Gift” area—replacing the previous “Funeral” area—will make its debut, along with a “Coming-of-Age” themed “Crown” package!
Merchandise
Pre-orders are now open for the “My Crazy Inner Self (Boku Yaba)” × “PROPELLER” collaboration merchandise! Limited-edition items, including long-sleeve T-shirts, will be released in October 2026.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The anime *NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE* is coming to the “Petit Shu!” series of mini plush toys. A total of six varieties, including Chou Ten-chan and Ame-chan, are scheduled to be released as prize items in October 2026.
Pop-up Store
The “POP UP CORNER in Kotobukiya” event for the TV anime “K-ON!” will be held at Kotobukiya Nipponbashi in Osaka from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026! New merchandise—including pin badges, acrylic stand plates, and acrylic keychains featuring scenes from the series and newly illustrated mini-character designs—will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (5 types total).
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A Halloween-exclusive event at “Chiikawa Park,” the Chiikawa interactive attraction, will be held from September 25 to October 31, 2026, at Sunshine City Annex in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The event will feature meet-and-greets with Chikawa characters dressed in Halloween-exclusive costumes, special photo spots, and limited-edition original merchandise.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Tsumoru-n’s Slamichi Mahjong Tile Keychain,” a prize item from *Dragon Quest Walk*, will be rolled out in stages starting September 12, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide and other locations. The lineup features 13 different types of Slamichi holding mahjong tiles—collect them all to complete a 13-way wait for a “National Treasure” hand!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Disney characters dressed in Halloween costumes will be available as part of the “Halloween Keychain Accessories” Gashapon series starting in the second week of September 2026. A total of five varieties—including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and Zero from *The Nightmare Before Christmas*—will be available for 300 yen (tax included) per play.
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The “The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert,” commemorating the 40th anniversary of the “The Legend of Zelda” series, will be held in six performances across five cities nationwide, kicking off with a Tokyo performance on Saturday, January 23, 2027. From nostalgic classics to tracks from the latest release, a wide variety of songs celebrating the 40th anniversary will be performed by an orchestra!
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A collaboration with Lawson to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the theatrical release of *Panda! Panda!* will begin on October 8, 2026, in the book sections of Lawson stores nationwide. The collaboration will feature original merchandise with a blue color scheme and original stickers with the Lawson logo.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café featuring “Magic Knight Rayearth” by the creative group “CLAMP” will open sequentially at three SMILE BASE CAFE locations (Nagoya Sakae, Shinsaibashi, and Ikebukuro) starting October 7, 2026. The menu will feature a wide variety of items illustrated specifically for this event with a “DINER” theme!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Based on the original manga *Rakudai Ninja Rantarō* by Amago Sōbei—the source material for *Nintama Rantarō*—Volumes 1 and 2 of the *Official Story Guide* will be released simultaneously on December 7, 2026!
Collaboration Café
The Ikebukuro venue for the “I Love Binge-Eating! Ms. Mochizuki” Collaboration Cafe 2026 will be held at motto cafe Ikebukuro from September 25 to October 12, 2026. The café will offer the “Mochizuki-san Special,” which recreates dishes from the series, as well as a regular-sized “Standard Portion.” New menu items, such as a teriyaki bento, and a re-released omelet rice will also be available.
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The third collaboration between “The Idolmaster SideM” and Tokyo Joypolis, “The Idolmaster SideM in JOYPOLIS 3,” will be held from September 12 to December 6, 2026. The event will feature a special show using 3D live footage of all 16 units, three collaboration attractions, collaboration menu items, and original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations.
Pop-up Store
A limited-time “MGA ‘SHADOWS’ POP-UP STORE,” which will carry official merchandise for Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s live tour ≪Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS”≫, will be held at a special venue on the 2nd floor of the Hall Wing at Maritime Plaza Takamatsu from Saturday, September 26, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026. All dates will operate on a first-come, first-served reservation basis, with registration opening on Friday, September 11, at 6:00 PM. A total of 29 items—including light sticks, apparel, and random figurines—will be available for purchase at the venue, and customers who spend 5,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive a limited-edition smartphone sticker on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The “Exciting! Sumikko Colorful Fair,” a collaboration between Sumikko Gurashi and Aeon Mall, will be held from September 18 to October 25, 2026, at 14 malls in Osaka, Nara, and Wakayama Prefectures. The event will feature a mystery-solving scavenger hunt at four locations within the malls, three types of original clear pouches available upon presentation of a receipt totaling 2,000 yen or more, and photo panels exclusive to four malls.
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As part of the 30th-anniversary project for the manga *Fengshen Yanyi*, the release of the all-new game *Fengshen Yanyi: Gyakumei Jōten* has been announced. This roguelike action game, in which players control a new protagonist illustrated exclusively by the original author, Ryū Fujisaki, will be released in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam!
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring the “Star Wars” movie and TV series and Shimamura will go on sale at Shimamura stores nationwide starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. The lineup includes a wide variety of items, ranging from men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel to bags, pouches, acrylic cups, and other accessories!
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A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Lawson will take place at Lawson stores nationwide starting at 7:00 a.m. on September 15, 2026. Featuring newly drawn illustrations of the strikers dressed in stylish outfits that exude mature charm, the campaign will offer clear files and laser cards available with the purchase of eligible products, as well as Toppo in original packaging, in-store merchandise, and Lawson-branded fans.
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the TV anime series “Detective Conan,” original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations created exclusively for this occasion is now available exclusively at the “Japan Post Online Store.” A total of seven items, including an original framed stamp set, will be available for pre-order starting at 12:00 PM on September 14, 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The second series of “Otamatone”—a musical note-shaped electronic instrument—themed keychain accessories will go on sale in Gashapon machines starting in mid-September 2026! The lineup—featuring colorful silicone rings with a glittery, sparkly finish—will include a total of 11 varieties, including a new “Pac-Man” version, priced at 300 yen (tax included) per play.
