The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The Halloween collaboration between “Identity V” and Marion Crepe will take place from October 9 to October 31, 2026, at 21 locations nationwide, featuring two limited-edition crepes (1,200 yen each) inspired by Survivors and Hunters. We’ll introduce six original merchandise items featuring newly drawn artwork, as well as purchase bonuses such as stickers and clear cards, and standee panels at seven participating stores.
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The “KABUKICHO STELLAR TOWER” collaboration between Suisei Hoshimachi and Tokyu Kabukicho Tower will take place from October 23 to November 8, 2026, featuring original merchandise and collaborative food and drinks themed around the new Halloween song “Zombie Zombie Zombie.” There will also be in-building decorations, the new song playing as background music throughout the venue, and the DJ event “MIDNIGHT STELLAR” at ZEROTOKYO.
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A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Hikaru no Go” and Round One will be held at all locations from October 16, 2026, to January 17, 2027, featuring collaboration drinks and food inspired by characters such as Hikaru Shindou and Sai Fujiwara. In addition to receiving original promotional items that change depending on whether you order during the first or second half of the campaign, we’ll also introduce collaboration packs, the collaboration room at the LaLaport Shin-Misato location, bowling score animations, and capsule toys featuring pin badges.
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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.
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A collaboration event between the TV anime “My Happy Marriage (Special Edition)” and several shrines, titled “My Happy Marriage Prayer: Forging New Bonds and Strengthening Existing Ones,” will be held from October 16 to November 30, 2026, at four shrines in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Amulets, shrine stamps, and stamp books inspired by Miyo’s hair ornament and Seika’s braided cord will be available for purchase, and those who purchase these items will receive a special bookmark as a gift.
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A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Ao no Hako” Season 2 and the karaoke chain Big Echo will be held from September 29 to November 16, 2026, at five locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, and Osaka, featuring an exhibition of stills from the anime. For a limited time of seven days starting October 4—the day the anime premieres—customers who make an advance online reservation and spend at least 1,000 yen (tax included) per person on karaoke will receive a non-commercial official poster.
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A collaboration campaign between the TV anime *Tokyo Revengers* and the karaoke chain JOYSOUND will run from October 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring special collaboration rooms at three locations in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka. A total of six types of collaboration drinks, each accompanied by a free gift, will be available at 62 locations nationwide, and original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be sold at 10 stores and through the online store.
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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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A collaboration event between “Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY to the Future~” and Tobu Zoo will be held from October 17, 2026, through January 11, 2027. Newly drawn illustrations featuring nine idols, including Ichigo Hoshimiya, interacting with animals in safari-style outfits will be unveiled, and the event will offer collaboration admission tickets, original merchandise, and specially packaged food items.
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The “Kuroko’s Basketball” and “Nanja Town” collaboration, “Balloon Art Collection Ver. Murasakibara,” will be held from September 17 to October 14, 2026. The event will feature merchandise based on newly drawn illustrations themed around balloon art, collaboration food items, and the mini-game “Balloon Gara-pon.” Additionally, a meet-and-greet with Murasakibara will be held on October 9.
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A collaboration between the anime “Haikyū!!” and Naruto Taiyaki Honpo will take place from September 18 to October 17, 2026, at 25 stores nationwide and on a special website. Based on the concept of “After-School Taiyaki Time,” the collaboration will feature original illustrations of all 16 characters—including Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama—with plush toys, pin badges, clear cards, and acrylic stands released in two phases.
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A collaboration campaign between Nijisanji’s “EX Gamers” and Round One will be held at all locations from September 12 to October 12, 2026. The campaign will feature collaboration merchandise and menu items showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Kanou, Yoko Akabane, Saki Sasaki, Himawari Honma, Ririmu Makai, Kuzuha, and Yuka Shiina, as well as an AR digital stamp rally exclusive to Spoccha locations.
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The third installment of the “Blue Archive” 5th Anniversary Stamp Rally, titled “~A Gentle Autumn Breeze, Munching and Muddling: A Stroll Through Osaka♪~,” will be held in Osaka from September 11 to October 12, 2026. In addition to a digital stamp rally visiting eight locations—Tennoji, Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku, Nipponbashi, and Namba—the event will feature collaborative food items from Takoyaki Dōraku Wanaka and Cafe Dōbutsuen no Hashi, a total of 18 original merchandise items, and a collaboration with JR Tokai’s “Oshi Tabi” campaign.
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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.
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Details have been revealed for the “NPOCHAM” × Lawson campaign, “NPOCHAM CAMPAIGN!”, which will begin at 7:00 a.m. on September 8, 2026. In addition to five types of original “Puku Deco” stickers featuring a martial arts theme, the campaign will also include four types of pre-order merchandise available exclusively through Loppi and HMV&BOOKS online, as well as the “CHAM QUEST” entertainment lottery, priced at 790 yen per play.
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The “Let’s Make It Happen! Cheer Screening” of *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island*—featuring automatically synchronized glow stick effects—will be held simultaneously at TOHO Cinemas in 7 theaters across 5 prefectures nationwide starting at 7:00 PM on September 23, 2026. This is a special screening where audience members can cheer aloud while using special glow sticks that change color in sync with the film. Tickets went on sale at midnight on September 2 via each theater’s website.
