The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Collaboration Café
In collaboration with the “Tove and Moomin Exhibition” at the Kobe City Museum, “Nordic”-themed collaboration menus will be available at eight cafes and restaurants in Kobe starting October 10, 2026. Mutual discount offers will also be available between the exhibition and the 19 establishments listed on the Gourmet Map!
Collaboration Café
“POKOPEA WORLD KITCHEN,” a collaboration café featuring virtual YouTubers “Koga-ryu Ninja! Ponpoko” and “Peanuts-kun,” will be held sequentially at five Sweets Paradise collaboration café locations from October 2 to October 28, 2026. Featuring international dishes such as tacos, pho, and Tianjin rice—all themed around the duo’s world travels and vlog memories—customers will receive one of six different stickers with each menu item purchased.
Collaboration Café
The second collaboration café between the TV anime *Togen Ankki* and Sweets Paradise will be held sequentially at four locations—Ginza, Kobe, Nagoya, and Hiroshima—from October 30 to November 29, 2026. Newly drawn life-size and mini character illustrations featuring the characters with rabbit ears, themed around the Moon Viewing Festival, will be unveiled. Reservations will open on the Sweets Paradise app starting at 12:00 a.m. on September 26.
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the premiere of the third season of the TV anime “The Apothecary’s Musings,” the “POP UP SHOP presented by TOHO animation” will be held sequentially at three venues—Shibuya Moddy, Kobe Marui, and Hakata Marui—starting October 10, 2026! Original merchandise, including acrylic stands, collectible pin badges, and cushion totes, will be on sale, and purchase bonuses will also be available.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
KAWAII LAB.’s costume exhibition, “KAWAII CLOSET,” will be held from October 28 to November 10, 2026, at the Daimaru Museum on the 9th floor of the Daimaru Kobe Store. In addition to 154 costumes actually worn by a total of 38 members from five groups—including FRUITS ZIPPER and CANDY TUNE—during live performances and music videos, the exhibition will also feature design sketches and handwritten messages.
Pop-up Store
A new collection themed “My Room” from Benesse’s “&Shimajiro” will be available for a limited-time pre-sale from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11 Kiddyland stores nationwide. In addition to a total of 77 items—including plush toys, face-print drawstring pouches, and a secret collection—we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the event dates, prices, and participating stores, featuring exclusive gifts for purchasers such as limited-edition stickers and reusable bags, as well as photo sessions with Shimajiro at the Osaka Umeda and Hiroshima PARCO stores!
Pop-up Store
A Star Wars pop-up store will be held at Parco Loft from March 23 to August 16, 2026! New merchandise will be available!
