The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Pop-up Store
A “Kemono Tea Time” pop-up store will be held in Tokyo and Osaka from October 16 to December 7, 2026. Lots of new merchandise will be available!
News
Nijisanji’s first-ever girls’ idol festival, “Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival ~Connecting Rainbows, Finding the Future~,” will be held on December 19 and 20, 2026, at Hall 5 of Intex Osaka, featuring 16 streamers over the two days. We’ll cover ticket prices, the postponement of the advance lottery, streaming tickets, the theme song “Superdimensional Encounter,” as well as sponsored events such as card game tutorials and “favorite idol trips.”
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Enimai Lottery: Hololive ~Sweets Pâtissier~” will go on sale sequentially at participating Lawson stores nationwide starting October 13, 2026. Mio Ogami, Watame Sumakimaki, Runa Himemori, Ramie Yukihana, Nene Momozuru, and Koyori Hakui will appear dressed as pastry chefs. Each play costs 850 yen and offers a total of 11 prizes, including kitchen goods and cushions featuring each of the six characters, as well as blankets and acrylic stands, along with original voice messages exclusive to purchasers.
Convenience Store
A “Hololive Production” campaign will begin at 7:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, at Lawson, featuring Ayame Hyakki, Okayu Nekomata, Pekora Usada, Noel Shirogane, Raden Juu-Futei, and Vivy Kirara will appear in illustrations featuring Halloween costumes and fall outfits. We’ll introduce the clear files and charms available with the purchase of eligible products, as well as acrylic stands and pin badges sold in-store, the “Autumn Enjoyment Set” available for reservation via @Loppi, and the collaboration decorations at the Shibuya Dogenzaka Upper Store.
Pop-up Store
To commemorate Hands’ 50th anniversary, the “The Idolmaster SideM” x Hands collaboration project, “The Idolmaster SideM knick-knacks Vol. 2,” will be held as a pop-up store at 15 Hands locations nationwide starting November 13, 2026! In this second installment, the idols appear in newly drawn illustrations dressed as store clerks from different floors—a departure from the first installment—and attention is also focused on the various ways they style their original aprons.
News
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the “Persona” series, a collaboration with “Yappari Steak” will take place at 44 locations nationwide from October 21 to November 24, 2026. At the four “full collaboration” locations, food and desserts recreating in-game menus, drinks named after past protagonists, and newly illustrated merchandise featuring characters wearing Kariyushi shirts will be available. At the 40 “light collaboration” locations, the “30th Anniversary 3-Item Assortment Plate” will be served.
Merchandise
“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!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for “Stardust Telepath,” based on the original work by Rasuko Okuma, will be held from October 31 to November 15, 2026, at the Kirara & FUZ Official Store on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex! New merchandise, including large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring original illustrations by Rasuko Okuma, will be on sale. There will also be a venue-exclusive campaign offering bonus illustration cards (6 varieties total) and a chance to win an autographed color paper.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
It has been announced that the new “Ichiban Kuji Chikawa ~Let’s All Go to the Amusement Park~” from the “Chikawa” series will go on sale in stores in April 2027. A visual depicting Chikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi playing at an amusement park has been released. The price is 795 yen per play (tax included), and the prize lineup will be announced at a later date.
Pop-up Store
The “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP” will be held from October 30 to November 11, 2026, at the eeo POP-UP STORE on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! Featuring new merchandise based on the “Back-to-Back” theme, including newly drawn illustrations by Yusaku Fujiki, Ai, Takashi Homura, and Kamijo Kamimi, as well as new merchandise featuring the “Potenu Art” mini-characters with their plush-style design. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total) as a gift.
Pop-up Store
“No Game No Life Zero POP-UP SHOP at AMNIBUS STORE -white-” is set to open on October 30, 2026, at AMNIBUS STORE -white- on the 4th floor of Shibuya Moddy! A new, original illustration based on the “cheerleading” theme has been unveiled, and the event will run through November 15.
Merchandise
Newly illustrated “Animal Sailor Ver.” merchandise from Ochikobore Fruit Tart will go on sale in December 2026! Gamers exclusive pre-release items are now available!
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the first anniversary of the game “Chaos Zero Nightmare,” a collaboration café called “Nightmare Café” with the maid café “Meidori-min” will be held at eight locations nationwide from October 16 to November 15, 2026. Food and drinks inspired by Rossweiss Blaze Bell Daria, a new character from Season 5, will be available. Customers who order a drink will receive a coaster, and those who order a set meal will receive a pin.
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the original publication of *Silent Witch: The Secrets of the Silent Witch*, the “*Silent Witch* 5th Anniversary POP UP SHOP” will be held on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex starting October 24, 2026! The event will feature merchandise featuring an original key visual illustrated by Nan Na Fujimi, as well as displays of the artist’s comments and behind-the-scenes footage from the illustration’s creation, and an original short story written by Matsuri Yuku.
Pop-up Store
The “Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV POP UP SHOP” will be held starting October 23, 2026, at the Akihabara Gamers Main Store, as well as the Sendai, Nagoya, and Namba branches, and on the Gamers Online Shop! To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Symphogear series, the event will feature a pre-release sale of new merchandise featuring original illustrations based on the “lace apron” theme, as well as exclusive event bonuses.
Pop-up Store
A special collaboration, “HANDS × HANGYODON,” celebrating Sanrio’s popular character “Hangyodon” and HANDS’ 50th anniversary, will take place from October 10 to November 12, 2026, at all HANDS stores and the online store! Hands-exclusive merchandise, such as plush mascots and die-cut drawstring pouches featuring original artwork, will be available. Additionally, customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (including tax) will receive a free sticker, and a Hangyodon photo session (by prior lottery) will be held at the Hands Shinjuku store.
