The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Wish Me Mel”—including sticker sets with a pajama party theme—will go on sale in November 2026!
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A special event for the TV anime *SPY×FAMILY* titled “ANIME EXTRA MISSION II” will be held at Bellesalle Takadanobaba on November 8, 2026. Eight cast members, including Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Saori Hayami, will appear in two performances—one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Attendees will receive a special pamphlet, and a total of 10 types of original merchandise will be available for purchase.
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma” and the Shimamura Group’s casual brand “Avail” will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting September 5, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 25 items, such as a pass case with a retractable cord, insulated bags, and loungewear, and they will be available at the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day.
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Nitto Tea has launched a collaboration featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Cinnamoroll” and “Pochacco,” inspired by their unique worlds. Two types of stick drinks—each available in six different designs, right down to the individual packaging—have been on sale nationwide at mass retailers and supermarkets since August 31, 2026, and are proving very popular!
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The main visual and main promotional video for Season 2 of the TV anime *Ao no Hako*, along with the artists for the opening and ending theme songs, were unveiled on August 26, 2026. The opening theme has been confirmed as “The Color of Your Flower” by aiko, and the ending theme as “blue in” by Elsewhere Kikō. The series will begin airing on October 4 on a network of 28 TBS-affiliated stations nationwide.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the TV anime “Atelier of the Pointed Hat” has been announced! Starting at Kichijoji Loft on Saturday, September 5, 2026, it will tour six Loft locations nationwide!
An original illustration themed around a pajama party has been unveiled, featuring Coco, Keifree, and the rest of the cast all dressed in loungewear. Details regarding the merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses will be announced in a future update.
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A super teaser visual for Season 4 of the TV anime *Jujutsu Kaisen*, titled “The Death March: Part 2,” was released on August 29, 2026. It depicts Ryomen Sukuna gazing intently from the dimly lit depths of the water and reaching out toward the viewer; details about the Season 4 storyline were also revealed.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop celebrating the conclusion of Isaku Natsume’s *Amekiro Paradox* will open at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo on Friday, September 4, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka on Friday, September 25! New merchandise, including acrylic stands and canvas art featuring original illustrations based on the “Garden Party” theme, will be available. For every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random bonus mini-card (6 varieties total).
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 29, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga “SAKAMOTO DAYS” by Yuto Suzuki, will be released on November 4, 2026!
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It has been announced that the movie *THE FIRST SLAM DUNK* will be screened nationwide under the title “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema” from Saturday, March 20, 2027, through Thursday, April 1, 2027.
The tagline is “Spring. The season of new beginnings. That summer is coming back.” Details regarding screening theaters and other information will be announced on the official website as soon as they are finalized.
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The latest arc of the TV anime “Tokyo Revengers,” based on the popular manga by Ken Wakui, titled “The Three-Day War Arc,” will begin airing on October 2, 2026, on MBS, TBS, and other networks. Disney+ will exclusively stream the series worldwide every Friday at 2:00 a.m. starting on the same day. The opening theme song is “IGNITE” by JO1, and the ending theme song is “Trickster” by go!go!vanillas.
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It has been announced that the theatrical version of the anime “Medalist,” based on the popular manga by Tsuru Maikada, will open nationwide on Friday, February 19, 2027.
Pre-sale “Muvichike” tickets featuring newly drawn illustrations will go on sale at participating theaters for 1,600 yen (tax included) starting Friday, September 4, 2026. Additionally, reruns of the first and second seasons of the TV anime series have been scheduled to begin in October.
Merchandise
New merchandise from “Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE,” which was first sold at a pop-up store, will go on general sale in November!
Merchandise
New merchandise from Key’s latest romance adventure game, “anemoi,” which caused a stir at pop-up stores, will go on sale in December!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“Fist of the North Star: Original Art Exhibition RETURNS+ — From the End of the Century to the Celestial Emperor” will be held at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from September 12 to October 25, 2026! Over 150 original manuscripts hand-drawn by Tetsuo Hara will make their triumphant return.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring character art, scene illustrations, and Punikyu~ from *Jujutsu Kaisen* will go on sale in November 2026! Pre-release items from Animeake and Tokimake are now available!
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A collaboration between JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign and *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected*, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original manga, will run from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
Exclusively on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, four original short stories written specifically for this event by the series’ creator, Wataru Watari, will be distributed. Original cards and clear files will also be available as special gifts for passengers.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Studio Sota’s capsule toy, “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway Scene Snap Rubber Keychain,” will go on sale in December 2026. The set includes five different rubber keychains, each inspired by a scene from the show. They are priced at 400 yen (tax included), measure approximately 60 mm, and will be sold in capsule toy vending machines.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 2, the latest installment of the popular manga *Hetalia World★Stars Gangsta* by Hidekazu Himaruya—currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*—will be released by Shueisha on September 4, 2026.
What is the reason District 86 (China) suspects District 1 (the United States) of non-payment regarding the card issued by District 81 (Japan)? This second volume of the card battle that puts the districts’ prestige on the line is priced at 1,100 yen (tax included).
Merchandise
Gourmandises will release the “Multi-Ring Plus with Clear Carabiner,” a “Pokémon” smartphone accessory, in early November 2026.
The set includes four designs: Ditto, Yadon, Litten (Alola Form), and Umbreon, each priced at 1,848 yen (tax included). Pre-orders are being accepted at Anime Store.JP (Anist) until Sunday, September 6, 2026.
