The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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“The ‘Yakuza’ Series 20th Anniversary Major Exhibition Event, ‘Weddings, Funerals, and Gifts Exhibition -Extreme-,’ will return to YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama starting November 6, 2026. A new “Gift” area—replacing the previous “Funeral” area—will make its debut, along with a “Coming-of-Age” themed “Crown” package!
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The “Spice and Wolf 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of Toisa Hasekura’s light novel *Spice and Wolf*, is currently on display at Tokyo Fuji University in Tokyo through September 13. The exhibition features newly drawn illustrations by Shiki as well as illustrations from throughout the series’ history, and will also open at Seaside Studio CASO in Osaka on September 26!
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The “Sylvanian Families 40th Exhibition,” commemorating the 40th anniversary of Epoch Co., Ltd.’s “Sylvanian Families” series, will be held at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through Monday, September 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature large-scale dioramas and a complete display of all 100 types in the Baby Collection!
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Details for the “Yusei Matsui Original Art Exhibition: ~The Appeal of Human~” have been announced. The exhibition will be held sequentially at two venues—Namba Marui starting September 11, 2026, and Yurakucho Marui starting January 15, 2027—featuring approximately 300 original artworks and a total of 61 original merchandise items!
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An exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the game “Jack Jeanne,” created by Suu Ishida and Shin Towada, will be held sequentially at Yurakucho Marui and Hakata Marui starting October 9, 2026. The event will feature 17 types of event-exclusive merchandise, as well as admission gifts that will vary between the first and second halves of the exhibition!
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The “True Agito Exhibition,” commemorating the 25th anniversary of the premiere of “Kamen Rider Agito,” will be held at the Namba Parks Museum from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026. Through testimonies and historical materials from that era, the exhibition will uncover the truth behind the 25th anniversary, and a wide variety of venue-exclusive merchandise will be on sale!
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A costume exhibition commemorating the 9th anniversary of “Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight,” which spans both the musical and the anime, will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Nine review costumes and nine “Goddess” costumes from the 99th Class will be displayed in rotation, and a commemorative fair will be held at the same time!
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A mini solo exhibition of illustrations by artist Tsubasu Izumi, titled “The Little Things Exhibition,” will be held at @PLACE in Ebisu, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
The exhibition will feature primarily original illustrations. Admission will require a numbered ticket for the first three days of the event—September 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), and 21 (Mon, holiday)—so please check the official website for details on how to obtain a ticket.
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It has been announced that a solo exhibition by illustrator Renji Murata, titled “The Renji Murata Exhibition,” will be held. The exhibition will take place from September 17 to 27, 2026, at the EDITION88 flagship store in Gotanda, Tokyo, with free admission. Details about the exhibition are scheduled to be released on September 11!
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The “Zero no Tsukaima 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime “Zero no Tsukaima” based on the original work by Noboru Yamaguchi, will be held in Osaka following its run in Ikebukuro. It will take place from October 24 to November 15, 2026, at the Rakubasu Hall on the 3rd floor of Abeno and in Osaka!
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“Fist of the North Star: Original Art Exhibition RETURNS+ — From the End of the Century to the Celestial Emperor” will be held at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from September 12 to October 25, 2026! Over 150 original manuscripts hand-drawn by Tetsuo Hara will make their triumphant return.
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“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” by Hirohiko Araki: “JoJo Caravan 2,” an exhibition of reproduction original artwork, will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo starting Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The exhibition will feature reproductions of original artwork from Part 7, “STEEL BALL RUN,” anime displays, and a total of 54 merchandise items!
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An exhibition for the anime “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting September 30, 2026! Details have been revealed on the exhibits across all five areas, all 32 types of merchandise, and the photo booths!
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The “FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM—Memories of Phantom Light,” a 25th-anniversary exhibition for *Final Fantasy X*, will be held at Lumine Zero in Shinjuku starting September 12, 2026. Advance tickets are now on sale!
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The TV Anime “Re:Zero—Starting Life in Another World” Exhibition -10th Anniversary- will be held at the Shibuya BEAM Gallery from September 12 to October 4, 2026. Details have been revealed regarding the exhibition, including a “Invisible Hand” photo spot and a memorial theater recreating the Forbidden Library, as well as a lineup of 24 merchandise items and all 10 types of admission-bonus stickers.
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An exhibition event titled “10th Anniversary: Will You Marry Me?” celebrating the 10th anniversary of *Stand My Heroes* will be held in the Ikebukuro area from September 4 to September 6, 2026. The event will feature “Choose Your Own! Three Wedding Vows Cards,” which visitors can receive by playing digital content, as well as life-size standees featuring the 10th-anniversary visuals at wedding-themed booths. Specific venue details and admission information will be announced on August 31.
