The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The “STAR WARS Bottle Cap Collection” gachapon featuring characters from the movie *The Mandalorian and Grogu* will go on sale starting in the fifth week of October 2026. The collection includes five different cap-shaped figures—including The Mandalorian and Grogu—that can be attached to bottles for display!
Fashion
New *Star Wars* merchandise featuring “Grogu” from *The Mandalorian* will be available for made-to-order purchase at Shimamura Park starting at 3:00 PM on September 19, 2026. A total of seven items—including charms, pouches, and lounge pants—will be available for a limited time through September 27!
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“STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC,” Japan’s first permanent “Star Wars” official store, will open on Thursday, October 1, 2026, on the 6th floor of the Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building. It will also open at LUCUA South in Osaka sometime in November!
Fashion
Collaboration items featuring the “Star Wars” movie and TV series and Shimamura will go on sale at Shimamura stores nationwide starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. The lineup includes a wide variety of items, ranging from men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel to bags, pouches, acrylic cups, and other accessories!
Fashion
A men’s pullover featuring Grogu from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” will go on sale starting Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Avail stores nationwide and on the official online store. The lineup includes three designs, each featuring a back print or embroidery!
Fashion
A new T-shirt featuring “Grogu” from the upcoming “Star Wars” movie will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting August 8, 2026.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
The Japanese-language graphic novel “Graphic Novel: Season 2,” based on the “Star Wars” series drama *The Mandalorian*, will be released on October 7, 2026!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Star Wars” capsule toy series “Blister Charm Collection 3” will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of July 2026!
News
Pre-orders for “The Mandalorian & Grogu” merchandise are now being accepted at Star Wars pop-up stores and other locations through July 26, 2026!
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Collaboration merchandise from the hugely popular “The Mandalorian” × Shimamura Park is now available for pre-order until 11:00 PM on July 19, 2026!
