The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Based on the TV anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters,” which is adapted from the manga by Kazuki Takahashi, a Taito prize item recreating Black Magician Girl’s staff at a size of approximately 56 cm will begin appearing sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting October 17, 2026. This item is part of the “Big Weapon Figure Collection” series and is available in one variant.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” the first exhibition of original artwork by Kazuki Takahashi, creator of *Yu-Gi-Oh!*, will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Sunday, February 21, at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo.
Featuring over 370 hand-drawn original manuscripts, as well as color illustrations and rough sketches—including some being shown for the first time—the exhibition will be organized into five chapters. Tickets are 2,200 yen (tax included) for general admission, and the lottery registration for the first half of December will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Collaboration Café
A themed café commemorating the “Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” will open for a limited time from December 12, 2026, to February 21, 2027, at the CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE next to the exhibition venue, featuring a menu that captures the world of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” The café operates on a strictly reservation-only basis, and you can visit even without an exhibition ticket. Reservations for the first phase will be accepted via lottery starting at 12:00 PM on November 16.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original manga, “Yu-Gi-Oh! Jump,” featuring legendary duels, will go on sale November 13, 2026! Plus, everyone who enters the giveaway will receive OCG cards!
News
The original soundtrack and theme songs for the TV anime *Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters*, released by King Records, became available on streaming services on September 25, 2026, marking the start of their global distribution. Now you can listen anytime to the iconic songs that brought those dueling days to life, including the signature theme “Fiery Duelists,” the opening theme “voice,” and the ending theme “Shower of Energy,” with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto.
Merchandise
Merchandise that was available for pre-sale at the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” × GiGO collaboration café from April to May 2026 will go on general sale in December 2026!
