The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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Merchandise for the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Musings* will go on sale again at Avail stores nationwide starting October 10, 2026. Items featuring designs of Momo and Ninji—such as shopping bags, drawstring bags, pouches, and acrylic stands—will also be available on the online store starting at 12:00 PM that same day!
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Merchandise featuring Nyanko-sensei from the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” will go on sale nationwide at Avail stores and the Avail Online Store (starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day) beginning October 10, 2026. The lineup ranges from accessories such as shoulder bags, pouches, and caps to bedding items like mattress pads, fleece-lined half-blankets, and body pillows, as well as slippers and pet beds.
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“Monchhichi”-themed keychains, pouches, bedding, and loungewear will go on sale starting October 10, 2026, at all nationwide locations of the Shimamura Group’s casual brand, “Avail”! The Avail online store will also begin carrying these items at 12:00 PM on the same day, featuring a wide range of products from bedding such as mattress pads and blankets to winter accessories and fleece-lined hoodies.
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Collaboration items between “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” and Shimamura will go on sale starting October 6, 2026, at select Shimamura stores and the online store “Shimamura Park.” The collection features T-shirts, socks, floor cushions, key cases, and more, all inspired by four swords, including Daitenno Mitsuyoshi!
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Merchandise featuring designs from the horror game “Poppy Playtime” will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026. The collection includes six items, such as tote bags, fanny packs, luggage tags, and a five-piece sticker set, and will also be available for purchase on the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. that same day!
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Merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Bad Batsumaru” and “Hello Kitty” will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026, and will also be available on the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day. The Bad Batsumaru lineup includes 18 items, such as bags, charms, and storage accessories, while the Hello Kitty lineup features three styles of women’s pullovers. Prices start at 429 yen (tax included).
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Merchandise featuring San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma” will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026, and will also be available in the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day. The lineup features five items, including a key case, a pass case with a retractable strap, a shopping bag, a mini foldable tote bag, and a drawstring pouch, all featuring Korilakkuma designs. Prices start at 770 yen (tax included).
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New “Crayon Shin-chan” × Avail merchandise will go on sale nationwide starting October 3, 2026. In addition to pillows with covers, blankets, bag charms, and loungewear, the collection will also feature boxer shorts and socks featuring designs from the movie series. These items will also be available at Shimamura Park starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day!
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Hooded scarves and ponchos featuring Disney character designs will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting October 3, 2026. These hooded items are shaped like the characters’ ears and faces, and will also be available on the “Shimamura Park” online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day!
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Merchandise featuring designs from the classic animated film *Panda! Panda!*, created by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026, and will also be available at the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. that same day. The lineup includes pants with a belly warmer featuring the pandas, a three-pair set of socks, a storage box with a handle, a tissue case, and slippers, with prices starting at 1,089 yen (tax included).
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Collaboration items featuring “Pingu,” the penguin character loved around the world, and Avail will go on sale starting October 3, 2026, at select Avail stores and online. The lineup includes a total of 8 items, such as tote bags, coin purses, and passport holders!
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New merchandise for the anime “Sergeant Keroro☆” will go on sale at select Avail stores starting October 3, 2026, and will also be available online starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day. The lineup includes eight items, ranging from star-shaped pouches featuring designs of the Keroro Squad to tote bags, keychains, and slippers, with prices starting at 550 yen (tax included).
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New Sanrio Characters × Avail merchandise will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting Saturday, September 26, 2026. The collection includes a Halloween art series featuring Lolita, Punk Devil, and Gothic themes, and will also be available at Shimamura Park starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day!
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Jersey-style apparel inspired by the anime *The New Prince of Tennis* will go on sale sequentially at Don Quijote and Arita stores nationwide starting at 9:00 a.m. on September 26, 2026. The lineup includes four designs each of track jackets, track pants, and sweatsuit sets with hangers, with prices starting at 2,529 yen (tax included).
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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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Collaboration merchandise for “Disney Twisted Wonderland” will go on sale starting September 19, 2026, at Avail stores nationwide and the Shimamura Park online store. The lineup includes more than 20 items, such as acrylic stands, floor cushions, and loungewear, and made-to-order T-shirts featuring 22 different designs will also be available.
