The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The second installment of the mascot swing series for the 23rd installment of the Pretty Cure series, “Detective Pretty Cure!”, titled “Detective Swing 2,” has been released. Starting in September 2026, all five varieties—including Cure Éclair and Jet-senpai—will be released sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of the all-new film *Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie—Walpurgis Night’s Turning Point*, which has been in theaters since August 28, 2026, will be released by Houbunsha on September 18, 2026. Illustrated entirely from scratch by Hanokage—who also worked on the manga adaptation of the TV series—the story depicts the fate of the magical girls as they begin their cycle anew in a world that has lost the Law of the Circle. The price is 979 yen (tax included).
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring the character “Gloomy the Mischievous Bear (Gloomy)” by Chuck Mori × “Avail” are now available nationwide. Starting August 29, 2026, new items—including pullovers, zip-up hoodies, miniskirts, and socks—are now on sale at Avail stores nationwide and online!
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the serialization of the popular manga “Nisekoi” by Naoshi Komi, the “Nisekoi 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop” will be held on the 1st floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex in Tokyo from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, September 27 (Sun), at Shinjuku Marui Annex, 1st Floor, in Tokyo!
A total of 10 items will be available, including acrylic stands, ballot-style sets, and T-shirts featuring brand-new illustrations by Naoshi Komi. The event will also feature exclusive exhibits and a purchase bonus where customers receive an illustration card for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
A light novel written by Wataru Tō and illustrated by Ponkan⑧ The 15th-anniversary mook for *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected* (*OreGairu*), titled *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected: Toki*, will be released by Shogakukan on Friday, September 18, 2026. To commemorate the series’ 15th anniversary and cumulative global sales exceeding 15 million copies, the book features never-before-seen early materials, in-depth interviews reflecting on the past, and celebratory columns themed around the number “15.” It is A4 size, 124 pages, and priced at 3,520 yen (tax included).
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “Training Camp BBQ” series—a collaboration between the TV anime “Haikyū!!” and the outdoor brand “Coleman”—will go on sale in early September 2026. The lineup consists of five items: a Walker pouch, the “Take 6” cooler, a Lumière lantern featuring the Karasuno High School design, the Walker 25, and a hot sandwich maker. Pre-orders are now being accepted on “Anime Store.JP,” the online store for the collaboration café.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From Takara Tomy Arts’ gacha brand “Panda no Ana,” the ZOO ZOO ZOO “Follow Me to Sleep” Landmark Gacha Mascots are scheduled for release in December 2026! The lineup features a total of 9 different animals in their sleeping poses!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An exhibition for the anime “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting September 30, 2026! Details have been revealed on the exhibits across all five areas, all 32 types of merchandise, and the photo booths!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the anime “Date A Live V (Deala),” based on the popular light novel series by Kōji Tachibana, will be held at Shizuoka PARCO from September 11 to October 4, 2026.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café for the manga *Today, I’m Being Pressured to Make a Pact Again at a Delinquent School with a Brotherhood System* by Akai Shirafu will be held at Charum Café in Ikebukuro from September 30 to October 12, 2026.
News
A triple collaboration between the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale*, kimono rental service VASARA, and the Shochiku Kabukiza Theater will begin on September 15, 2026! Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Momo and Ninji will be available!
Merchandise
New “Demon Hunter” merchandise from *Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance* will go on sale starting in October 2026!
Pop-up Store
The second installment of the “Kagurabachi” fair, based on Ken Sotozono’s popular manga “Kagurabachi Fair 2026” will be held from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 15 permanent JUMP SHOP locations, the limited-time LaLaport Fukuoka store, and the JUMP SHOP Online store!
In addition to new fair merchandise such as large-panel acrylic keychains, acrylic dioramas, and “Moment” items, and regional magnets. Additionally, customers will receive one of 10 types of “Special Foil-Stamped Stickers” for every 2,000 yen spent, and the “Find the Demon Sword!” campaign—where participants take photos of in-store panels and post them on X—will also be held.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The spin-off novel *Your Name. Another Side: Earthbound*, based on director Makoto Shinkai’s film *Your Name.*, will be released on August 25, 2026!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for *The Idolmaster SideM* will be held in Tokyo and Osaka from September 4 to September 27, 2026. New merchandise will be available!
News
The highly popular bag and snack set featuring “Chiikawa (That Little Cute Thing)”—based on the original work by Nagano—and “Tokyo Banana” will be available for nationwide online purchase. Orders will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the official online shop “Paku to Mog” and other retailers! A set featuring the latest “eco-bag”—which folds up for easy carrying—and an “8-piece Chikawa Banana Pudding Cake” pack is priced at 2,700 yen, and a set featuring a “Tote Bag” with a sturdy gusset, plus “Banana Pudding Cakes” and “Cookie Sandwiches,” will be available for 4,500 yen. The eco-bag will also be sold separately in stores.
Pop-up Store
The “ONE PIECE CHOPPER’s” pop-up store will tour four Loft locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka starting September 21, 2026! New merchandise featuring original illustrations and bonus cards will be available!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Go! Anpanman” capsule toys featuring “Name Tag Accessories” will go on sale starting in September 2026! The lineup includes a total of six varieties, such as Anpanman and Baikinman, each with a name plate!
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls” POP UP SHOP ~Sweet Melty Whip~ will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting September 10, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus (Abeno Hoop) starting October 23. The event will feature large acrylic stands and tapestries showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Uzuki Shimamura, Arisu Tachibana, Akari Tsujino, Airi Toki, and Kanako Mimura in sweet-themed dresses, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, there will be a distribution of bonus clear cards and a life-size panel giveaway campaign.
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A collaboration between the anime *NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE* and Bakudan-yaki Honpo will take place starting August 29, 2026, at all four locations, including the Ikebukuro Main Store! Bakudan-yaki with limited-edition collaboration toppings and merchandise will be available!
