The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The collaboration between *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” will begin on October 10, 2026. Centered around a digital quiz rally that takes participants on a tour of Nara’s famous sights, the event will also feature collaboration menu items, merchandise, and a specially wrapped train!
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To coincide with the “True Agito Exhibition” in Osaka, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Kamen Rider Agito,” three major collaboration events will be held in the Namba area starting October 3, 2026. Highlights include a digital stamp rally visiting 12 locations, a collaboration café, a train featuring a special headmark, and newly drawn illustrations of Tsutenkaku and Biliken!
Pop-up Store
The “Osomatsu-san POP UP SHOP” will be held simultaneously from Friday, October 2, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (6th Floor), Animate Umeda, and the Animate Online Store.
In addition to new “Devil ver.” merchandise featuring brand-new illustrations based on the “Devil” theme, we’ve compiled a complete overview of the event and the full lineup—including L-size bromides given out at random for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, and an on-the-spot giveaway of a giant acrylic figure for lucky winners!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café between “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” and TOWER RECORDS CAFE will be held at four locations nationwide—Shibuya, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka—starting October 29, 2026. Collaboration menu items and merchandise featuring original illustrations based on a “retro dress” theme will be available, and reservations can be made through Ticket Pia.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café for the anime *Sergeant Keroro☆* will be held at Collabo_Index in Tokyo and Osaka from Friday, October 9, 2026, to Monday, November 16, 2026. The event will feature a total of 10 menu items themed around “Autumn Delicacies: We’re Invading!” as well as newly illustrated merchandise!
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The syudou POP-UP STORE “syudou Shoten” Traveling Edition @ NU Chayamachi (Umeda, Osaka) will open for a limited time from September 26 to October 4, 2026, at NU BASE on the B1F of NU Chayamachi!
In addition to exhibits and costume displays themed around shopping district festivals, the POP-UP STORE will feature original merchandise such as oversized T-shirts, track jackets, acrylic stands, and music video keychains, as well as a “syudou Shop” lottery with no losers for 1,000 yen per play!
Collaboration Café
The “Horimiya” 15th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe, “Horimiya CAFE: Katagiri High School Culture Festival,” will be held at the motto cafe Ikebukuro location starting October 14, 2026. Details have been released regarding all 16 food, dessert, and drink items that will be served during the first half of the Tokyo event, as well as the takeout menu, special perks, and pre-release merchandise.
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The “TV Anime ‘[My Favorite Child]’ Ayumi Ver. POP-UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS” will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at three Tower Records locations—Shinjuku, Otaka, and Umeda NU Chayamachi—as well as on Tower Records Online. In addition to the pre-release sale of trading pin badges, acrylic stands, and life-size tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around “Ayumi,” postcards will be distributed with every 2,000 yen (tax included) purchase of eligible merchandise, and special bonuses will be available with the purchase of a box set.
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The “SERVAMP” POP-UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, October 2, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka starting Friday, November 6!
The event will feature new merchandise featuring original Y2K-inspired illustrations by Tanaka Strike, the distribution of bonus clear cards (6 types total), and an exhibition of life-size panels. The lineup, including large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges, has also been revealed.
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The “Pom Pom Purin Collaboration Dessert Buffet: A Sweet, Heartwarming Moment with Pom Pom Purin” will be held at Hotel New Otani Osaka from October 9 to November 30, 2026. The buffet will feature collaboration desserts crafted by the hotel’s pastry chefs, including tarts with three-dimensional Pom Pom Purin faces and silky-smooth puddings.
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The “Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts” TV Anime POP UP CORNER at Melon Books will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at the Melon Books Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi stores, as well as through the Melon Books online store. The lineup includes pin badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and “POPArt” merchandise. Additionally, a store-exclusive purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (out of a total of 3 types).
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To commemorate the collaboration between illustrator and VTuber Ui Shigure and the junior apparel brand “mezzo piano,” the pop-up shop “Ui Shigure × mezzo piano” will be held starting October 3, 2026, at Nagoya PARCO, SHIBUYA109 Shibuya, and Shinsaibashi PARCO. Merchandise featuring newly commissioned illustrations—such as 2-way acrylic stands, heart-shaped mugs, and embroidered towels featuring Berie-chan—will be available for pre-release purchase, along with order-only items like raglan T-shirts and plush mascots. We’ll also provide details on the dates for entry tickets and information regarding post-event order sales.
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The “Blue Lock POP UP SHOP: Ghost & Fox Collection” is set to open at Links Umeda in Osaka on October 1, 2026! Popular characters dressed in Halloween-themed “Ghost” and “Fox” costumes will make an appearance, with the first Ghost Collection launching on October 1 and the second Fox Collection launching on October 16.
Collaboration Café
A “Debi-kyun” collaboration café for the TV anime *Demon Slayer: Iruma-kun* will be held at the AMOCAFE Ikebukuro and Namba Marui locations from September 18 to October 20, 2026. The event will feature collaboration menu items and merchandise based on newly drawn maid- and butler-themed illustrations, along with four types of promotional items, including coasters and placemats.
Collaboration Café
Animate’s “Gratte” × “Helva Boss” collaboration will be held at 11 Animate Gratte locations from September 30 to November 6, 2026. Graphic lattes and icing cookies featuring newly drawn maid- and butler-themed illustrations will come with a set of 17 different coasters!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Princess Café will be held from October 1 to October 22, 2026, at three locations: the Ikebukuro branch, the Hirakata Mall branch, and the Lily Banquet Sakae-Fushimi branch. Newly drawn mini-character illustrations featuring the characters dressed in retro Western-style outfits have been unveiled, and details regarding the collaboration menu and merchandise are scheduled to be announced at a later date.
