The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
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.
Collaboration Café
The “HELLO KITTY Autumn Picnic” dessert buffet, featuring the beloved “Hello Kitty” characters that have captivated people across generations, will be held at the Hilton Hiroshima from September 11 to November 8, 2026, exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Pop-up Store
mofusand’s limited-time pop-up shop, “mofusand Fluffy Bakery,” will be held at the Sogo Yokohama 8th Floor Event Hall from Thursday, September 3, 2026, through Wednesday, September 16, 2026! In addition to plush mascot toys, tableware, and stationery featuring cats dressed as bakers, the event will feature a wide array of new items, including the “Fluffy Sea Creature Cat Mascots,” mofusand × Sanrio Characters merchandise, capsule toys, and special purchase bonuses.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Sanrio Characters”—beloved by people of all ages—team up with Bandai for a new line of Gashapon items in August 2026, set to hit capsule vending machines nationwide one after another!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café featuring “JOCHUM,” a character created through a new character development project between the hugely popular idol group “JO1” and “Sanrio,” will open sequentially at BOX cafe & space in Shibuya and Umeda starting July 21, 2023. In addition to collaboration meal sets, limited-edition merchandise featuring original illustrations will be available!
