The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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The first collaboration between Sanrio’s popular character “Cinnamoroll” and the “Mishima Sky Walk”—a large suspension bridge offering views of Mount Fuji—will begin on September 12, 2026. In addition to limited-edition merchandise, collaboration drinks, and sticker giveaways, a high-five event will be held on October 3 and 4.
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Sanrio Characters’ capsule toy series “Halloween Marker Accessories!” will be released in stages starting in the second week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of six varieties, including Hello Kitty and Kuromi in Halloween costumes, and each play costs 300 yen (tax included)!
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
To celebrate Pom Pom Purin’s 30th anniversary, the special edition magazine “Relaxing Pom Pom BOOK,” which comes with a bonus item, will go on sale on September 9, 2026! It includes a soft, fluffy butt cushion!
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New Sanrio Characters capsule toys from Bandai’s Gashapon line will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in September 2026. The lineup includes a total of six series, such as role-play cars, flip-phone-style mirror charms, and Halloween-themed charm accessories!
Convenience Store
A collaboration between Sanrio’s popular character “Pompompurin” and 7-Eleven will launch sequentially at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting September 8, 2026. In addition to the release of three original sweets, there will also be a campaign where customers can receive limited-edition merchandise with the purchase of eligible items!
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Bandai’s food toy set, “Sanrio Characters Chocolate Box: Box Figure Collection 2026,” will go on sale nationwide at candy stores and other retailers starting Monday, September 7, 2026. Each package contains one randomly selected mascot from a total of 12 varieties, each with a ball chain!
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Collaboration items featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Hello Kitty” and Ken Matsudaira—known as “Matsuken”—will go on sale starting Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and at “Shimamura Park.” The lineup includes a total of 11 items, such as tote bags, pouches, and melamine cups!
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The “Pom Pom Purin Prize Draw”—a guaranteed-win raffle where you can win merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Pom Pom Purin”—will go on sale nationwide at 7-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 13 items, such as plush toys and headbands!
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A new capsule toy series called “Sanrio Characters Monotone Mascots,” featuring Sanrio characters in monochrome colors, is coming soon. A total of five varieties, including Hello Kitty and Kuromi, will be released sequentially starting in September 2026 at capsule vending machines nationwide for 300 yen (tax included) per play!
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Sanrio’s popular character “Hangyodon” is back with a “Hangyodon Win-Every-Time Lottery” where every ticket wins a prize. A total of 13 prizes—including a humidifier and a cushion themed around Hangyodon and Sayuri-chan’s bath time—will go on sale sequentially starting September 5, 2026, for 880 yen (tax included) per draw!
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Bandai’s “Ice Creamy Case Charm: Sanrio Characters” toy-in-candy series is now available. Since August 31, 2026, all 8 varieties of these ice cream-shaped charms—which feature a detachable cone that transforms into a small accessory case—have been on sale to great acclaim at candy sections in mass retailers nationwide!
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Nitto Tea has launched a collaboration featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Cinnamoroll” and “Pochacco,” inspired by their unique worlds. Two types of stick drinks—each available in six different designs, right down to the individual packaging—have been on sale nationwide at mass retailers and supermarkets since August 31, 2026, and are proving very popular!
Fashion
The “Lolita Series” collaboration between Sanrio Characters—including “Hello Kitty” and “Kuromi”—and Shimamura will go on sale at select stores starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The lineup includes a total of 8 items, such as pillowcases and duvet covers. The items will be available in the online store starting at 3:00 PM on the same day!
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Collaboration items featuring Sanrio characters and the “Nikkorino” character brand will go on sale sequentially starting August 28, 2026, exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. The lineup includes a total of six types of plush mascots and pouches!
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An event commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sanrio’s character “Wish Me Mel” will be held at Harmony Land starting September 18, 2026. New costumes, limited-edition merchandise, and anniversary-themed food will be available!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“My Melody Lucky Draw,” a prize-guaranteed lottery featuring “My Melody”—a popular Sanrio character loved by people of all ages—will go on sale starting in January 2027 at Sanrio shops, convenience stores, and other locations nationwide.
