The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The “AHS Plush Shop,” featuring a collection of “Sitting Plushes” of characters from AHS Co., Ltd., will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui from November 3 to November 18, 2026! In addition to all 26 types of “Sitting Plush Toys” previously sold at the AHS Store, all 26 types of “Acrylic Stands: Sitting Plush Toy Ver.” will also be available for purchase.
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Cygames’ classic mobile RPG “Granblue Fantasy (Granblue)” is teaming up with seven hot spring facilities across Japan for the collaboration event “Granblue Fantasy: The Tale of the Sky Hot Springs Tour,” running from October 29 to December 13, 2026. We’ll introduce six merchandise items—including acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters in yukata—as well as limited-edition collaboration menus inspired by the characters, and metallic postcards and coasters available with the 275-yen (tax included) collaboration participation ticket.
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An Animate Fair for the manga *The Story of a Village Girl Stalked by the Strongest Hero Who Saved the World* by Jun Shiozato will be held from November 1 to November 30, 2026, at 49 Animate stores nationwide! During the event period, customers who purchase any one of the eligible volumes (Volumes 1–4) will receive an Animate-exclusive illustration card. Additionally, the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, Nagoya Store, and Umeda Store will feature special store decorations themed after the series.
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A collaboration between Keiko Shibata’s wildly popular picture book *The Bread Thief* and Ippudo will take place at all Ippudo locations in Japan from November 1 to November 23, 2026, featuring a set menu of a ramen burger and tonkotsu ramen for 1,480 yen (tax included). Customers who order from the collaboration menu will receive “Puku Puku” stickers, and merchandise such as matching aprons and bandanas for parents and children, as well as “My Ramen” sets, will be available for purchase. There will also be an in-store contest where customers can win a mini tote bag.
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A collaboration between the TV anime *Oshi no Ko* and TOPPA!!! BASE, titled “TOPPA!!! BASE TV Anime *Oshi no Ko* POP-UP SHOP,” will be held starting October 31, 2026, at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA and TOPPA!!! BASE UMEKITA, and TOPPA!!! BASE ONLINE STORE starting October 31, 2026! Original merchandise, such as acrylic stands and collectible pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations inspired by “streaming idols,” will be on sale. Additionally, purchase bonuses—illustration cards (6 varieties total)—will be available, and the AKIBA store will exclusively offer “WithShot®,” where visitors can take photos with the characters.
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An exhibition for the short comedy anime “Chokotto Yabacity,” based on the six-member YouTube gaming commentary group “Majime ni Yabacity,” will be held from November 6 to November 30, 2026, at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of the Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building. The event will feature photo spots where visitors can immerse themselves in the anime’s world, exhibition-exclusive displays, six types of commemorative admission tickets, and a selection of commemorative merchandise for sale.
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The “Bungo Stray Dogs” AGF2026 × Animate Ikebukuro Main Store POP-UP SHOP will be held from November 7 to November 29, 2026, at the Wakuwaku Space on the 3rd floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store! The event will feature sales of “Flower ver.” merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from past works, pre-orders for new merchandise, an exhibition of the special character standees displayed at “The Feast of the Lost Dogs: Part 4,” and special bonuses in collaboration with the AGF 2026 booth (Y-25).
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Takashimaya’s Christmas campaign, designed by artist Yuko Higuchi—known for her delicate and fantastical works centered on cats—will be held at all Takashimaya stores from November 11 to December 25, 2026. In addition to the sale of two types of limited-edition tote bags featuring cats dressed as Santa and chocolate tins, paper ornaments and limited-edition shopping bags will be offered as gifts with purchase.
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Broccoli’s “BroMate 2027” event is set to take place at Animate Shinjuku starting January 16, 2027! As limited-edition merchandise for “Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ LIVE EMOTION,” a total of 20 items—including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring the “Make New Waves!!” visuals of the 18 idols—will be available. Additionally, original coasters (18 varieties total) will be given out with every 2,200 yen spent, and pre-orders will be accepted through the Animate online store.
Collaboration Café
The “ΨCHIC DINER” collaboration café for the anime *Saiki Kusuo’s Ψ-Trouble* will be held at Charum Café in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, starting November 6, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Nipponbashi, Osaka, starting December 9. Here’s a look at the merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters dressed as diner staff, as well as order-bonus coasters and character-themed seating areas.
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The “Pingu Birthday POP UP STORE,” celebrating “Pingu’s” birthday, will open at Tokyo Character Street on October 23, 2026, and at the Matsuzakaya Takatsuki Store on October 28! New merchandise featuring birthday-themed designs—such as collectible pin badges, mugs, and blankets—will be available, and customers who spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more in a single transaction will receive a free birthday card.
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An exhibition of original artwork from the acclaimed manga *Mushishi* by Yuki Urushibara, depicting the journeys of Ginko, the *Mushishi* who bridges the world of insects and humans To coincide with the “Mushishi Exhibition: Tokyo Triumphant Return / FINAL,” a collaboration menu will be available from October 31 to November 30, 2026, at the café attached to Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji. Five items inspired by famous episodes from the series will be available, including “Green Seat,” a Japanese-style matcha pancake modeled after Hikari-sake, and “Heavy Fruit,” reminiscent of a bountiful harvest of “Narazu Berries.”
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The “Pom Pom Purin 30th Anniversary POP-UP STORE ~sweet party~,” celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sanrio’s popular character “Pom Pom Purin,” is currently open at Shizuoka Parco Loft starting October 17, 2026, and will open at Chiba Loft starting October 26! The lineup features a wide variety of event-exclusive items celebrating the 30th anniversary, including Pom Pom Purin plush toys and mascots wearing chef’s hats and crowns.
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The “Mushishi Exhibition,” a solo exhibition of original artwork from the acclaimed manga *Mushishi* by Yuki Urushibara—which depicts the travels of Ginko, the Mushishi who bridges the world of insects and humans—returns to Tokyo. / FINAL, will be held at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji from October 31 to November 30, 2026. In addition to stunning original artwork and exclusive merchandise, a signing event with Yuto Nakano—who voiced Ginko in the anime—will take place on November 28, and visitors can also enjoy a special collaboration menu at the on-site café.
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A pop-up shop for the anime series “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2,” currently airing this season, will be held for a limited time at the Namba Marui 3F Event Space from October 31 to November 15, 2026! Organized by BLACK BALLOON MARKET, the shop will feature apparel and merchandise, and an event is also scheduled to take place at Shinjuku Marui Annex in December.
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To commemorate the conclusion of the TV anime *BLEACH*, based on the manga by Tite Kubo, a listening party featuring a playlist of all the opening and ending themes from the “Substitute Shinigami Arc” through the “Millennium Blood War Arc” will be held on October 23, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM. Ahead of the series finale at midnight on October 26, this event invites fans to share their memories of the anime and its songs by posting with the hashtag “#BLEACHFinale.”
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“Dozuru Co.”‘s pop-up store, “Fūrai Kakyō,” is set to open at Tokyo Solamachi from October 30 to November 23, 2026! Featuring newly drawn artwork based on the “Wind God and Thunder God” theme—inspired by the Asakusa area—the event will include sales of original merchandise for the “Wind God Ver.” and “Raijin Ver.”, along with panel displays, postcard purchase bonuses, and meet-and-greets with the “Dozuru Co. Costume Characters.”
Collaboration Café
“Gothic Garden vol. 2,” a collaboration café for the asymmetrical multiplayer game “IdentityV” developed by NetEase Games, will be held sequentially at the SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Nagoya Sakae, Shinsaibashi, and Ikebukuro starting November 14, 2026. Visitors can enjoy merchandise featuring new illustrations of the characters in gothic outfits, character-themed menu items, birthday cakes for Annie and Victor, and a mystery-solving event.
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The “NTE 2026 Fair in Animate” for the surreal open-world city RPG “NTE: Neverness to Everness” will be held starting October 24, 2026, at 11 Animate locations nationwide—including the Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara, and Umeda—as well as through Animate’s online store and Gratte Animate Dori Store! During the event period, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on purchases or pre-order deposits for related merchandise, customers will receive one bonus card (8 types in total). Additionally, select stores will feature standee panel displays, glass window decorations at Animate Umeda, and a special exhibition at Animate Rassic Fukuoka Tenjin.
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A capsule toy featuring “tail keychains” from the popular web manga *The Fox God and the Salaryman*—originally created by Yashin and made famous on social media—will go on sale nationwide in January 2027. There are four varieties in total, each featuring a fluffy tail in one of four colors—red, gold, white, or black—with an acrylic fox charm attached!
