The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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“That Dress-Up Doll Falls in Love (Kisekoi)” × “JR Tokai/Oshi Tabi” Collaboration: “Travel Ver.” Merchandise, Previously Available Only Through Pre-sale, Will Go on General Sale in January 2027!
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JR Tokai’s collaboration between “Oshi Tabi” and “Sumikko Gurashi” will run from November 2, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Passengers on the Tokaido Shinkansen can receive a total of six types of AR photo frames and original smartphone wallpapers. By participating in the onboard activities, you can exchange your participation for an acrylic mini charm at stores in Tokyo Station and Osaka Umeda, and you’ll also be entered into a drawing where 50 winners will receive a mini tote bag.
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The second collaboration between the TV anime “Licorice Recoil” and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” will take place from Friday, October 23, 2026, through Thursday, April 22, 2027. In addition to the streaming of all six episodes of “Licorice Radio”—which can only be heard aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen—the event will feature giveaways of bromide-style cards and clear file folders, a lottery for a limited-edition event inviting 300 guests, and the sale of online merchandise available exclusively on board.
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“OPERATION TOKAIDO,” a collaboration between “New Mobile Report Gundam W” and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign, will begin on October 20, 2026. Exclusive in-train voice messages on the Tokaido Shinkansen, metallic cards, wallpapers featuring the six stations served by the Nozomi, and collaboration merchandise will be available!
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The second collaboration between the TV anime *Attack on Titan* and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign, titled “Osaka Investigation Operation,” will take place from October 8 to December 21, 2026, aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen and throughout Osaka City. A digital stamp rally featuring original voice recordings from Eren, Levi, and others will be held at 12 locations. Prizes include a card set for Shinkansen riders, stickers for completing the course, and 17 types of limited-edition merchandise available at the Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda store.
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The collaboration project between the TV anime “Ao no Hako” and JR Central, titled “JR Central × Ao no Hako: The Desire to Meet Accelerates,” will be held as a “favorite character travel” event from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027. A key visual featuring Chika Kano standing on a train platform has been unveiled on the special website, and details about the collaboration will be updated periodically.
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A collaboration between JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign and *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected*, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original manga, will run from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
Exclusively on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, four original short stories written specifically for this event by the series’ creator, Wataru Watari, will be distributed. Original cards and clear files will also be available as special gifts for passengers.
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The “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World” × JR Central “Oshi-Tabi” collaboration event will run from September 25 to December 25, 2026. Exclusive voice dramas available only on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, special onboard gifts, and a total of 14 types of newly illustrated merchandise will be available!
