The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
The first collaboration watch between “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turn” and Seiko will be available for limited-time resale on Aniplex Online starting at 6:00 PM on September 4, 2026. Available in two models—the Madoka model and the Homura model—each is priced at 49,500 yen (tax included), and a serial number is engraved on the case back.
Pop-up Store
Filmarks’ brand “Filmarks Culture Wear” is launching an official apparel collection based on the international TV series “Breaking Bad,” and a pop-up store will be held at Kichijoji Livest Plaza from September 11 to 13, 2026.
At “THE CHICKENS,” a fried chicken specialty restaurant located in the same building, a collaborative menu inspired by “Los Pajos Hermanos” from the show will be available for three days only.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“UNDERTALE MUSEUM,” the first exhibition dedicated to the globally beloved role-playing game “UNDERTALE,” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting February 19, 2027, and at the Osaka Nanko ATC Gallery starting April 22. Supervised by developer Toby Fox, the key visual—illustrated by Temmie Chang—has also been unveiled.
Merchandise
Four new types of acrylic stands based on the popular TV anime *I Want to Be in Love Until You Die*, adapted from Aono Nachi’s manga, will go on sale sequentially at FamilyMart starting September 4, 2026.
The four characters—Totsuki Sheena, Kagari Mimi, Rizzie Seiran, and Mode Ali—will be featured in new illustrations wearing animal-themed hoodies.
Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
A collaboration event between the TV anime “Blue Lock”—based on the popular manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura—and Yomiuri Land will be held from October 2 to November 1, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations of characters dressed in villain-style costumes have been released, and attractions featuring newly recorded voice lines as well as limited-edition one-day passes have been announced.
Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
A collaboration event between the anime “Bungo Stray Dogs”—based on the popular manga by Kafka Asagiri and Haruka 35—and Yokohama’s Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will be held from October 1 to November 9, 2026. Newly drawn mini-character illustrations featuring the characters spending time with marine creatures, as well as newly drawn illustrations evoking an aquarium date, have been unveiled.
Merchandise
To commemorate the collaboration between Eiichiro Oda’s “ONE PIECE” and Nike, the “ONE PIECE Card Game Premium Card Collection: Nike Collaboration Edition” has been announced. In addition to being distributed to customers at the Nike Tokyo Pop-Up Store, a campaign will be launched on September 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM, offering a full set of all 34 cards across 4 varieties to every applicant who is a subscriber to the digital edition of “Weekly Shonen Jump.”
Merchandise
Pre-orders for the second collaboration collection between the TV anime “You and Me: Complete Opposites”—based on the popular manga by Aga Sawako—and earth music&ecology Japan Label will begin at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026, on STRIPE CLUB. The lineup features a total of eight items, including plush charms shaped like Yeti and tempura, as well as faux fur pouches and tote bags. Pre-orders will be accepted until 11:59 PM on September 16.
News
A collaborative event between the theatrical anime *A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend*, based on the popular light novel by Kazushi Kamoshida, and Asakusa ROX Matsuri-yu “The Youth Pork Guy Doesn’t Dream of a Steam-Shrouded Girl” will be held from October 2 to November 1, 2026. A total of nine types of merchandise will be available, including acrylic stands, pin badges, and acrylic locker key chains featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in yukata. For every 2,000 yen spent, customers will receive a bonus illustration card (12 varieties in total).
Merchandise
New “PALE TONE series” merchandise featuring popular, newly drawn illustrations from “Strike the Blood FINAL” rendered in a watercolor style will go on general sale in November!
Pop-up Store
The third installment of the “MILGRAM” pop-up shop, “POP UP SHOP vol. 3 at AMNIBUS STORE -green-,” will be held from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, at AMNIBUS STORE -green- on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Modi!
A wide variety of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Footprints in the Sea Breeze” concept will be available for pre-sale, along with the re-release of CDs autographed by the artists, a re-release of CDs autographed by the artists themselves, an exhibition of live costumes worn by S, Haruka, Yuno, Fuuta, Muu, Shido, Mahiru, Kazui, Amane, Mikoto, and Kotoko, and the distribution of purchase-bonus postcards (12 varieties in total).
News
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Thursday, September 3, 2026. A host of commemorative events will kick off simultaneously, including a redesign of the F Theater tickets, a new series of capsule toys, eight commemorative merchandise items, a special anniversary menu at the café, and a two-day-only sticker giveaway!
News
Bandai’s food toy set, “Sanrio Characters Chocolate Box: Box Figure Collection 2026,” will go on sale nationwide at candy stores and other retailers starting Monday, September 7, 2026. Each package contains one randomly selected mascot from a total of 12 varieties, each with a ball chain!
Pop-up Store
A POP UP CORNER for the TV anime “High School D×D HERO” will be held on the 1st floor of Kotobukiya Akihabara from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
In addition to pin badges, acrylic cards, acrylic stands, and large acrylic keychains featuring newly drawn artwork, merchandise featuring original mini-character illustrations will also be available. A purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (7 types total).
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 12, the latest installment of “Baki Gaiden: Gaia and Sikorsky ~Sometimes Nomura: Two People, But Living as Three~,” goes on sale November 6, 2026!
Merchandise
New “Nui-Palu” plush toys from the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” will go on sale in December 2026! They’re palm-sized and come in a total of 11 designs to choose from.
Pop-up Store
The “Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise” Movie POP-UP SHOP at Loft will be held at two locations—Yokohama Loft and Namba Loft—starting Friday, September 18, 2026! Newly drawn illustrations based on the “Sitting Cake” concept will feature on trading glitter pin badges, Ani-Frames, acrylic stands, and B2 tapestries will be available for pre-release purchase. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of one bromide (15 varieties total) for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, as well as special bonuses for purchasing the complete set and an X campaign.
Amusement
A special event for the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale*, titled “Yuen Biyori,” will be held at e-Stadium Namba Main Store from Sunday, September 6, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. Admission is free, and the event will feature an interactive game titled “The Rite of Mixing an Aphrodisiac as an Offering to Lord Ninji,” as well as event-exclusive merchandise and photo spots!
Pop-up Store
The “Nijisanji Autumn Fair 2026” will be held at Animate stores nationwide (excluding the Animate online store) from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Monday, October 12, 2026 (a national holiday)! During the event, for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on “Nijisanji” and “NIJISANJI EN” merchandise, as well as Gratte collaboration food and drinks, you’ll receive one [bookmark (8 varieties total)] featuring the “#HYPE-ME” visual for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent. Additionally, “#HYPE-ME” merchandise will go on sale, and the Gratte collaboration will run concurrently.
News
Collaboration items featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Hello Kitty” and Ken Matsudaira—known as “Matsuken”—will go on sale starting Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and at “Shimamura Park.” The lineup includes a total of 11 items, such as tote bags, pouches, and melamine cups!
