The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Detective Story* will open on October 14, 2026, at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan and Abeno and! New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “modern kimono” concept will be available, with details to be announced in future updates.
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The “Tanuki and Fox 10th Anniversary Exhibition in Shinjuku 3-chome Loft,” commemorating the 10th anniversary of “Tanuki and Fox” by Artist Atamoto, will be held at Shinjuku 3-chome Loft from October 3 to October 27, 2026! In addition to a pre-sale of merchandise featuring newly drawn 10th-anniversary artwork depicting everything from party preparations to the event itself, a wide variety of new products will be available for purchase. Numbered tickets will be distributed on the first day, October 3.
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The TBS Sunday Theater series “VIVANT” × Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store pop-up store and special exhibition will be held starting October 7, 2026, in the Central Hall on the first floor of the Main Building! In addition to the sale of limited-edition merchandise featuring the “Magokoro” (Heavenly Maiden) statue design, “Betsuban” manju, and collaboration items with long-established brands, the event will feature an exhibition of costumes and props from the drama, a photo spot recreating a scene from Episode 11, and a drum performance greeting at the Mitsukoshi Theater!
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The “POP UP STORE GREED ISLAND ARCHIVES” for the TV anime *HUNTER×HUNTER* will be held at eight locations nationwide, starting at Shinjuku Marui Annex on October 9, 2026! A total of 19 items will be available, including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring original illustrations by MADHOUSE, chibi-style illustrations, and anime key frames and stills from the G.I. (Greed Island) arc, and the G.I. Acrylic Card Collection. Additionally, customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive one randomly selected “Anime Keyframe Art Card” (4 varieties total) as a purchase bonus.
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A POP UP CORNER for Nakagawa Pari’s manga *“Watarase: A Total Loser, Yet…”* will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya (MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 5th Floor) starting October 17, 2026! New merchandise, including a large acrylic stand and an acrylic diorama featuring a brand-new illustration of the character in a dragon-inspired Chinese-style outfit, will be available. Additionally, bonus mini photo cards (7 varieties total) and venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards will be distributed, and a life-size panel will be on display.
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A pop-up store for the movie *Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise* will open on October 17, 2026, at the “eeo POP-UP STORE” on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! New merchandise, including pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn “Angel Ver.” illustrations of Sakura Minamoto and the other six members, will be available. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new items, customers will receive one random bonus postcard (out of a total of 7 varieties).
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A “Gakkou Gurashi!” pop-up store will be held from October 17 to November 1, 2026, at the Akihabara Gamers flagship store and the Gamers Online Shop! New merchandise, including an oversized “SCHOOL ROCK ver.” tapestry featuring an original illustration and large acrylic stands, will be available. There will also be a giveaway offering a free bromide for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a raffle for a chance to win an oversized die-cut acrylic board.
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “Welcome to NHK!,” the “Misaki Nakahara POP UP SHOP” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting October 17, 2026! New merchandise—including canvas art, acrylic stands, and a collection of pin badges featuring illustrations from both the original work and the manga adaptation—will be available. For every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive a random bonus bookmark-style card (4 designs total).
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A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Execute the Hero: Punishment Hero Squad 9004 Prison Records*, titled “dress up collection ver.,” will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from October 16 to November 3, 2026! Newly drawn illustrations depicting Zairo and the others in their dress-up outfits, inspired by their journey to a party, have been released in advance.
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The POP-UP SHOP for the original TV anime “Courage Explosion: Burn Braver!”—titled “Shout! Courage Explosion Fist”—will be held sequentially starting October 16, 2026, at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku, and starting November 6 at Abeno Rakubasu! New merchandise, including acrylic stands and B2 tapestries featuring newly drawn kung fu-style illustrations, will be available. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus illustration cards (5 types total) for every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a venue-exclusive giveaway campaign where attendees can win a life-size panel.
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A TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP featuring the popular manga *Mao no Ichi*, currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump*, will be held at participating TSUTAYA stores nationwide from October 16 to November 15, 2026! A total of 10 items will be available, including uchiwa fan keychains, trading heart pin badges, and wooden figurines that showcase the natural texture of the material. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total).
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A pop-up store for “2.5-D Temptation” will be held at Ikebukuro Sukima Store from September 30 to October 13, 2026. New merchandise is coming!
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A pop-up shop for the MBS Dramaism series “Masamune-kun Wants to Be Happy,” based on the original work by Yonemai, will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya (MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 5th floor) from October 16 to November 1, 2026! New merchandise, including “acrylic stands” (5 types total) and a “bromide collection” (8 types, 16 designs total), will be on sale at the venue. Special gifts will also be distributed, and the items will be available for purchase online via the MEDICOS ONLINE SHOP after the event concludes.
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A pop-up store for Akira Honma’s *The Kind Wolf, Wolf-kun*—titled “The Kind Wolf, Wolf-kun’s Fluffy Pajama Party POP-UP STORE”—is set to open on October 16, 2026, at K-Wagon in Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai! Themed around a pajama party with the fluffy and cozy Wolf-kun characters, the event will run for two weeks until October 29. Details on merchandise and other items will be announced in future updates.
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The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP” will be held at the Mitsukoshi Gallery on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday)! The lineup features new products such as a denim bear mascot, “Trading Okāo” pouches (including the “Best Friends” edition), blankets and slippers from the “Warm” series, and a desk calendar starting in January 2027. Customers will receive one sticker with every purchase.
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The “Disney Store JP Japan Tour,” a pop-up event designed to bring the Disney Store.jp shopping experience to visitors, will tour nine cities nationwide starting October 16, 2026. Additionally, the Disney Store pop-up “Disney Store POP UP” will be held at Haneda Airport for approximately six months starting October 1! The Japan Tour will feature venue-exclusive items in locations such as Kanagawa, Okinawa, Aichi, and Yamaguchi, while the Haneda Airport venue will introduce airport-exclusive items featuring artwork of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse inspired by pilots and flight attendants.
