The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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“mofusand” will relaunch its “mofusand Marker Accessories 2” gachapon series at stores nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of six varieties, including Shark-nyan and other “sea creature-nyan” characters as clear mascots, priced at 300 yen per play (tax included).
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The “Multi-Towel” capsule toys from the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in early September 2026. The lineup features five designs, each depicting scenes from the “Siren” arc on colorful, large-sized towels. Priced at 400 yen per play, they can be used as handkerchiefs, eyeglass cloths, or home decor.
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The “Chiikawa” capsule toy series, “Chiikawa Heart Rubber Mascots,” will be gradually re-released at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting September 11, 2026. The lineup features eight varieties of large, semi-three-dimensional heart-shaped rubber mascots with plump surfaces, complete with heart-shaped fasteners, priced at 400 yen per play.
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The “Art Rubber Keychain Vol. 3” capsule toy from “Break My Case” will go on sale first at select Animate stores starting Thursday, September 10, 2026, and will be released nationwide in stages starting Thursday, September 17. The lineup features a total of 7 varieties—rubber keychains measuring approximately 55 mm in size, with the characters’ costume patterns printed on them—available for 400 yen (tax included) per play!
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The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).
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The “Suikoden II” capsule toy series, “Suikoden II Assortment Collection,” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup includes 3 types of figures featuring the protagonist of II and Jowei, as well as 7 types of acrylic stands featuring Victor and others!
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“Sanrio Characters: Heart-Fluttering Frill Mascots”—featuring Sanrio characters dressed up in ribbon-and-frill outfits—will be available in Gashapon machines starting in October 2026. Priced at 300 yen (tax included) per play, the lineup features all five characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, My Sweet Piano, Charmy Kitty, and Marron Cream. These mascots come with ball chains and feature pearl-coated accents on some parts.
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The “HUNTER×HUNTER Seated Figures Real 3” Gashapon series is set to go on sale in mid-September 2026! The lineup features two types of pre-painted, realistic 3D figures, each approximately 7 cm tall, depicting Meruem and Neferpitou in seated poses. The price is 800 yen per play (tax included), and the recommended age is 15 and up.
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Limited-edition collaboration prizes featuring “Loveez,” the wildly popular character from TikTok, and GiGO will be released sequentially starting September 18, 2026, at GiGO Group stores nationwide and on GiGO ONLINE CRANE. The first wave will feature Mega BIG plush toys and mascot plush toys with heart-shaped carabiners, while the second wave will include appliqué blankets and mini “Uruchuru” POP stickers. A repost campaign will also be held.
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“Doko-usa,” the mascot character from the popular gaming streamer “Docoms Channel,” is making its debut as a capsule toy called the “Doko-usa Mark Charm.” They will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in early September 2026, with a lineup of five varieties, including Devil Doko-usa and Dot Doko-usa!
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The “Ganko-chan of the Bustling Forest” Gashapon series—featuring characters from the NHK E-Tele puppet show “Ganko-chan of the Bustling Forest”—will be available at Gashapon locations nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five designs, including Ganko-chan and Ganpei-chan. Priced at 300 yen (tax included) per play, these are charms that can be attached to items such as umbrellas and plastic bottles.
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The “Kirby” capsule toy series, “Pupupu’s Candy Shop Mascot Charms,” will go on sale at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fourth week of September 2026. These mascot charms, featuring icing cookie designs based on artwork from “Pupupu’s Candy Shop,” come in a total of six varieties: two types of Kirby, Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo, King Dedede, and Meta Knight. The price is 300 yen per play (tax included).
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The capsule toy “Mala Soup Apiru Charm”—a set consisting of a bowl of mala soup and two miniature toppings—will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting September 9, 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties—including fish roe dumplings, fermented bean curd sticks, and duck blood—each with a silicone ring!
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Pre-orders are now being accepted on Gashapon Online for the fourth installment of the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” “Machi-bouke” figure series until 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The lineup features all 5 figures—Zenitsu Agatsuma, Shinobu Kocho, Kanae Kocho, Douma, and Kaigaku—and delivery is scheduled for around late December!
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A new product from “Pomeranian Mochi,” the “Pomeranian Mochi Miniature Markers,” is now available! These items feature the Mochi characters as miniature markers made of clear material, and product images have been posted on the official X account (@UNP_CAPSULE) as a first look.
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“Marker Accessories” featuring stylized characters from “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” are set to hit stores in December 2026! The lineup includes a total of five designs: Lelouch, C.C., Suzaku, Kallen, and Lelouch (20th Anniversary Costume Ver.). Each capsule costs 400 yen (tax included), and pre-orders are now open on Gashapon Online starting at 11:00 AM on August 25, 2026.
