The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
A new prize item for the TV anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat*, based on the original work by Shirahama O, the “Fudemushi Plush Toy,” will be rolled out sequentially starting September 8, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide and other locations. This substantial plush toy, approximately 26 cm wide, is now available!
Pop-up Store
The first-ever sale of original merchandise and pop-up store for Amane Ono’s dog manga “Maji Inu” will be held at the “K-Arena Shop” in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
A total of 8 items will be available, including random stickers, Sagara embroidered keychains, face-print drawstring pouches, and T-shirts. For every purchase of 3,300 yen (tax included) or more, customers will receive a passport-photo-style bromide (randomly selected from a total of 3 designs), At the pop-up, customers will also receive a store-exclusive postcard per transaction, and a limited-time pre-order sale will be available on the e-commerce site “Fanketto.”
Pop-up Store
The “Moon Viewing Ver. Release Commemoration Fair at Animate” for the TV anime *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* will be held from Friday, November 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store and other participating locations, as well as through Animate’s online store! During the event period, for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” merchandise, customers will receive one bonus postcard (8 varieties total). The lineup will also include “Moon Viewing Ver.” trading pin badges, B2 half-size tapestries, and acrylic stands, as well as “Dot Art Ver.” mini-character goods.
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A collaboration between the TV anime *Attack on Titan* and the karaoke chain Maneki Neko will take place at Maneki Neko locations nationwide from 1:00 PM on September 17, 2026, through October 18. Three collaboration drinks inspired by Eren, Levi, and Hanji will be available for 700 yen each. For every drink ordered, customers will receive one random coaster from a set of eight designs. Collaboration merchandise, such as acrylic stands and pin badges, will also be on sale.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 9, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga “Chiikawa: That Little Cute Thing” by “Nagano,” will be released around November 20, 2026! A special edition will also be available!
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September 9—the start date of the serialization of Hajime Isayama’s wildly popular manga *Attack on Titan*—has been officially designated as “Attack on Titan Day” by the Japan Anniversary Association, a general incorporated association.
To mark the establishment of this commemorative day, three special events will be held on September 9, 2026: a 99-hour limited-time free release of 99 chapters on Magapoke; the release of commemorative merchandise at the Magazine Shop; and a special live stream featuring voice actors including Yuki Kaji.
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Collaboration items between the popular manga “Attack on Titan,” created by Hajime Isayama, and the apparel brand graniph will go on sale in stores starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026! The lineup features a total of 18 items, ranging from sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, shirts, pants, outerwear, hats, bags, wallets, and even charms. Pre-orders are now being accepted on the official online store, and customers will earn double points through Monday, September 7.
Pop-up Store
The “POP UP STORE in Loft” for the TV anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat* will kick off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Kichijoji Loft, and will then tour a total of six locations—including Hiroshima, Namba, Sakae, Kyoto, and Sendai!
The lineup of exclusive merchandise includes six types of acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around a pajama party, tapestries, and clear files with newly drawn mini-character designs. For every purchase of 2,000 yen or more (tax included), customers will receive one randomly selected mini-bromide from a set of seven newly drawn designs.
Pop-up Store
The “POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS vol. 2” for the TV anime *Attack on Titan* will be held from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Monday, September 21, 2026 (a national holiday) at Tower Records Shinjuku, Tower Records Abeno Hoop, and Tower Records Online!
In addition to the early release of a wide variety of merchandise—including trading glitter pin badges, acrylic stands, and chibi character goods featuring original illustrations based on the “Jazz” theme—customers will receive one random event bonus “postcard” (out of a total of 9 varieties) for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items.
Fashion
Merchandise items from “Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc” will go on sale starting Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Fashion Center Shimamura stores nationwide, and at Shimamura Park (online store) starting at 3:00 PM on the same day!
The lineup features a total of 10 items, including tote bags with charms, shopping bags with die-cut pouches, jewelry box charms, and smart key cases, all featuring designs of Sakura Kinomoto, Kero-chan, Spinel, and the Sealing Staff.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the TV anime “Atelier of the Pointed Hat” has been announced! Starting at Kichijoji Loft on Saturday, September 5, 2026, it will tour six Loft locations nationwide!
An original illustration themed around a pajama party has been unveiled, featuring Coco, Keifree, and the rest of the cast all dressed in loungewear. Details regarding the merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses will be announced in a future update.
Pop-up Store
A collaboration event between Coco Uzuki’s *Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels* and Sanrio Characters—the “Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels × Sanrio Characters POP-UP SHOP”—is set to open on Friday, August 28, 2026, on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo!
Limited-edition merchandise, such as pin badges and acrylic stands featuring original illustrations pairing Otogi with My Melody, Toki with Cinnamoroll, Beni with Hello Kitty, and Rai with Bad Batsumaru, will be available. The event is also scheduled to tour to Abeno Hoop in Osaka, followed by an online sale.
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “Botania” series—featuring striking botanical designs—based on the anime *Atelier of the Pointed Hat*, created by Shirahama O, will go on sale in December!
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Lawson-exclusive merchandise for the TV anime “Medalist” will go on sale starting Friday, August 28, 2026. New acrylic stands and pin badges featuring original illustrations of the characters in Arabian-style outfits are now available!
Collaboration Café
“Attack on Titan Café: A Dinner for Adolescents” will be held from September 3 to October 12, 2026, at BOX cafe&space Lumine Est Shinjuku Branch 2.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 9, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *My Little Sister Knows* by Mari Kanki—currently serialized in *Weekly Young Magazine*—goes on sale October 6, 2026!
