The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Pop-up Store
The fourth installment of the “Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE” for the smartphone game “Chiikawa Pocket” will be held at five locations nationwide, starting at Ikebukuro PARCO on Saturday, October 24, 2026!
The lineup will feature items from the “Lunch Box” and “Shop” series, such as mascots, embroidered pin badges, and acrylic stands, and visitors will also receive freebies like Chiipoke Points and Original Stamps Vol. 4.
News
The “Panda Ko Panda / Candy Mix”—a collaborative candy line between “Panda Ko Panda” and Papa Bubble—will go on sale starting October 1, 2026, at the Nagoya PARCO store, as well as at the Daimaru Tokyo store and the official online store. These artisanal, handcrafted candies feature the expressions of Papa Panda and Pan-chan captured in a cross-section measuring approximately 1 cm, and are priced at 980 yen (tax included).
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
An interactive exhibition featuring the animated masterpiece *Panda! Panda!* by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki will be held at PARCO HALL on the 8th floor of the West Wing of Nagoya PARCO from December 12, 2026, through January 31, 2027. The exhibition will feature an area recreating the dining room in Mimiko’s house and a photo spot inspired by the “Rainy Day Circus.” Advance tickets are currently on sale for 1,400 yen (tax included) for general admission.
Pop-up Store
A Gal Neko pop-up store will be held in four cities across Japan from September 4 to December 21, 2026. A wide variety of new merchandise will be available!
