The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
New Anime
Production has been confirmed for the theatrical animated feature film *Space Battleship Yamato √2199*, directed by Hideaki Anno and Yutaka Izubuchi. This marks the first joint production between Production I.G and Studio Color, and a teaser visual depicting the Yamato preparing to launch from a desolate landscape has been unveiled!
Pop-up Store
“Haikyu!! Exciting Culture Festival POP UP SHOP by Production I.G” will be held sequentially starting October 23, 2026, at four locations nationwide: Shinjuku Marui Annex, Namba Marui, Morela Gifu, and Sumark Isesaki! In addition to new merchandise—such as connectable acrylic stands featuring newly drawn visuals of the characters enjoying the cultural festival and the “Exciting Cultural Festival” lottery—there will also be postcard giveaways for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent, as well as photo spots with standee panels!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the special collaboration between the anime series “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”—titled “Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!”—will tour Base Yard Tokyo locations in five cities across Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima—starting November 20, 2026! The first lineup of 13 items—including acrylic stands, random-design mats, and pin badges—has been unveiled, along with a collaboration lottery set for release on January 23, 2027, and card-shaped soft cookies scheduled for release in January 2027!
Merchandise
The “PSYCHO-PASS -ROOM MATE- FAIR,” a new merchandise fair for the theatrical film “PSYCHO-PASS: PROVIDENCE,” will be held at the I.G Store starting at 6:00 PM on September 4, 2026. Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the theme of what it would be like if Shu Tsugamori, Shinya Kogami, and Nobumoto Ginoza were roommates will be available.
