The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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From the movie *Detective PreCure! The Mysterious Garden and the Two Secrets*, the prize items “Round and Chubby PreFace Plushies” (Vol. 1–Vol. 4) are now available. They will be rolled out sequentially starting September 25, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide, with a lineup of four varieties per series!
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From the anime *My Hero Academia*, the “Gyukotto” mascot figures—which feature characters tightly hugging plush toys—are coming to capsule toy vending machines. A total of five varieties, including Izuku Midoriya and Hawks holding All Might figures, will go on sale at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in December 2026!
Fashion
New long-sleeve T-shirts, pullovers, and hoodies from the collaboration between the popular game “Fortnite” and “Shimamura” will go on sale starting September 26, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on Shimamura Park (the online store). All items are priced at 2,189 yen (tax included) and feature designs on the back depicting game motifs such as the Battle Bus and Loot Llama. They will be available in sizes ranging from 140 to 170 cm.
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Amuse’s capsule toy series “Stray Hair Clips” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines starting September 24, 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties—black, blonde, and brown hair, plus colorful “stray hairs” with pom-poms and ribbons—allowing you to easily add a strand of hair that looks like it’s sticking out, just like a manga protagonist’s!
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Collaboration items marking the fifth year of the partnership between “Hobonichi Techo” and *ONE PIECE magazine* will go on sale starting October 1, 2026. The lineup includes the 2027 edition of the planner—featuring original artwork and 365 famous quotes—as well as HON, planner covers titled “Episode 1000” and “Going Merry go!”, and stationery items such as desk pads and sticker sets.
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SK Japan’s capsule toy “Shimajiro Wobbling Marker” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting around September 24, 2026. There are five varieties in total, each featuring a figure of Shimajiro, Mimirin, Toripii, Nyakki, or Hana-chan with a silicone ring attached, priced at 400 yen (tax included) per play.
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Visuals for Fling Posse and Matengou have been revealed from the “Nui-Puri-Ke mini” prize line for “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-.” These palm-sized plush toys feature appliqué faces and are scheduled to be released in stages starting in December 2026.
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SK JAPAN’s capsule toy “Obake-chanzu: Wobbling Markers” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting September 24, 2026! There are five designs in total: “Boo!”, “Smiling,” “Wait~,” “Quiet,” and “Sleeping.” Each play costs 300 yen (tax included). These markers, approximately 2 cm tall, can be attached to various items—such as umbrellas or the zippers of pouches—by attaching or removing the silicone ring.
Fashion
Collaboration merchandise featuring “Sakura Wars” and Avail will go on sale at select stores and online starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 15 items, such as acrylic stands and bags featuring illustrations by Hidenori Matsubara, as well as women’s pullover sweaters and zip-up hoodies!
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Takara Tomy Arts’ Gacha™ is set to release the “Sanrio Characters Car Seat Charms” in November 2026! Featuring five characters—Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kerokero Keroppi—sitting daintily in a child seat just like a baby, these swaying charms will be available for 400 yen per play!
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A Halloween event for the TV anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” will be held starting September 29, 2026, at ufotable Cafe, Machi★Asobi CAFE, and other locations. This year’s theme is “Crows,” and characters in dark outfits will appear on menu items, promotional items, and merchandise!
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The Hatsune Miku Gashapon “Hatsune Miku Landmark Accessories” is scheduled to go on sale in stores in November 2026! A total of five Miku figures featuring various expressions—including the “Wink” version, “Asleep” version, “Crying” version, and “Confused” version—will be available for 400 yen (tax included) per play. Orders from the second round of pre-orders on Gashapon Online are scheduled to ship around late December.
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The “Waiting” Gashapon figures from the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale* will be gradually re-released at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fourth week of September 2026. The lineup features all five figures—Momo, Ninji, Princess Tamayo, Xiao Lan, and Zi Cui, each sitting demurely with their knees hugged—with the same contents as when they were first released in May 2025!
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The “Mark Accessories” Gashapon series from STPR’s creator group “Knight X” is scheduled for release in December 2026. The lineup features a total of four designs modeled after Shun, Takeyaki Sho, Baau, and Teruto-kun.
Pop-up Store
The “Nintama Rantarō Animate Fair ~Trip or Sweet~” will be held at Animate stores nationwide from October 3, 2026, through October 18! In addition to the pre-release sale of merchandise featuring brand-new, original illustrations based on a “Halloween” theme, a campaign will be held where customers will receive a “film-style illustration card (9 varieties total)” with every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.
Convenience Store
The “I Wish It Were Midnight Forever” (“Zutomayo”) campaign with 7-Eleven will begin at 10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2026. When you purchase two eligible gummies or candies at once, you’ll receive one of five original stickers of your choice.
