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“Togen Ankī” TV Anime Adventure Story Fair at Animate on October 3!

The “Adventure Tale Fair in Animate” for the TV anime “Togen Ankiki” will be held starting October 3, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and through the Animate online store! During the event period, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise (including pre-order deposits), or for each book, audio, or visual product purchased, customers will receive one “foil-stamped bookmark” (9 varieties total). Additionally, RPG-themed merchandise from Movic is scheduled to go on sale on the same day.

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Full Moon Coffee Shop’s “Star Reading” Pop-Up Store Opens Nationwide Starting October 1!

Maiko Mochizuki · Chihiro Sakurada, will be held sequentially at 23 Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore locations nationwide starting October 1, 2026, to celebrate the release of the latest volume in their popular series, *Star Reading at the Full Moon Coffee Shop*. In addition to selling original collaboration merchandise—such as mugs, teaspoons, and drip coffee bags—themed around “Book & Cafe,” Maruzen’s Kyoto Main Store and magmabooks will host an exhibition of reproduction original illustrations, a panel exhibition, and a book signing event. Furthermore, a collaboration café will be held at the Kyoto venue.

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“Disney IDOL ON STAGE Happy Lottery” Coming to 7-Eleven and Other Locations Starting September 26!

The Happy Lottery “Disney IDOL ON STAGE” will go on sale sequentially starting Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town locations nationwide. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the lineup—featuring 11 prize tiers, led by the Grand Prize 20-cm-tall “Mickey” On Stage figure, along with the A Prize figure collection (8 varieties), B Prize plush charms, and acrylic stand props with original artwork—as well as details on the Happy Challenge, where you can try to win the Grand Prize.

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Rozen Maiden Pingu-rumi Vol. 1: Coming to prize machines starting in December!

Based on the TV anime “Rozen Maiden,” adapted from the manga by PEACH-PIT, the first installment of the “Pingurumi” plush badge series is scheduled for release by Bushiroad Prize in December 2026. The lineup includes all four characters—Shinku, Suigin-tou, Kanari, and Hinagiku—each measuring approximately 80 mm in height and featuring a plastic safety pin attached to the body.

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Jeweline “Meji-rushi” Collection Capsule Toys Coming in December!

Brightlink’s capsule toy series “Jewelline: The Mark Collection,” created under the motto “The Craziest Craftsmanship Ever,” is set to go on sale nationwide at capsule vending machines starting in mid-December 2026! The lineup features all 5 varieties—Diamond Pomeranian, Pearl Bichon, Citrine Shiba, Topaz Poodle, and Crystal Dachshund—with dog charms, each approximately 23 mm tall and cut to resemble gemstones, available for 300 yen (tax included) per play!

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Chiikawa × Ponde Couleur: A total of 6 cosmetics items go on sale starting November 23!

“Chiikawa” is making an appearance in the cosmetics brand “Pon de Couleur,” and the “Pon de Couleur Chiikawa Multi-Color Powder” will go on sale starting November 23, 2026. This multi-color powder can be used as eyeshadow or face color and comes in a total of six designs featuring cut-out illustrations of the Chikawa characters. The price is 550 yen (tax included).

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Sanrio “Tokimeki Stick” Charm Capsule Toys Coming in October!

Sanrio Characters’ new capsule toy, “Tokimeki Wand Charms,” will be available in Takara Tomy Arts’ gacha machines starting in October 2026! The lineup features all five characters—Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, and Cinnamoroll—and the charms, designed to resemble magic wands adorned with hearts and angel wings, will be available for 400 yen per play.

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Golden Kamuy Volume 2 & Gold Bar Cushion Coming in February 2027!

System Service has announced that new prize items for the TV anime “Golden Kamuy”—”Hachimusu Part 2” and “Gold Bar Cushion XL Premium”—will be available starting in February 2027. They are scheduled to roll out gradually at arcades nationwide, and details will be announced on System Service’s official X account!

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Chikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection—On Sale September 28!

Kodansha’s “Chiikawa: What Will Come Out? Sticker Collection” will go on sale sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting September 28, 2026. The collection features a total of nine designs—including eight characters such as Chiikawa and Hachiware, plus a secret character—and will be sold as individual sheets priced at 660 yen (tax included) each.

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Sergeant Keroro Afro Lock Doll Capsule Toy: Coming Soon Starting the Third Week of September!

The capsule toy series “Sergeant Keroro: Afro Flocky Dolls,” featuring figures of the Keroro Squad sporting afro hairstyles, will begin rolling out starting in the third week of September 2026. The line is distinguished by the soft, fluffy flocked afro hairstyles and includes all five squad members, such as Sergeant Keroro and Private Tamama!