The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Tomoko Yamashita 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of manga artist Tomoko Yamashita’s career, will be held from October 10 to November 24, 2026, at the Former Theodora Ozaki Residence in Setagaya, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature over 130 works, including approximately 90 original manuscripts from *Diary of a Foreign Country* and her latest work, *Tornado*!
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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!
Collaboration Café
The collaboration menu and newly illustrated merchandise for the “SWEET HALLOWEEN CAFE at Share CAFE”—a collaboration with the TV anime *Candy Caries*—have been unveiled, and reservations for visits will begin at 6:00 PM on October 2, 2026. Merchandise featuring Ame and Kariés in Halloween costumes will go on sale starting October 16 at the Share CAFE Harakado branch and the Anique Shop, and customers will receive an original coaster (9 varieties total) with each menu item ordered.
Collaboration Café
“Heisei Fancy Cafe,” a collaboration cafe featuring Pukupuku Awa-wa-chan, Happy March, Ham Ham Cafe, Puwapawa Pan-chan, and Fuwafuwa Rabi-chan, will open for a limited time starting October 22, 2026, at BOX cafe & space SHIBUYA109 Shibuya, and at KITTE Osaka Store No. 2 starting November 12. The cafe will feature collaboration menu items inspired by the characters as well as collectible merchandise, and reservations are now being accepted starting at 6:00 PM on October 1.
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the 5th anniversary of Rilakkuma’s appointment as a tourism ambassador for the Chiyoda City Tourism Association, Attohome Café is participating in the “Take It Easy: Café Hopping Campaign.” From October 1 to 31, 2026, the AKIBA Cultures ZONE Store L will offer a limited-time menu item “Chiyoda Ward Stroll Sweets Plate & Sakura Latte” (2,970 yen) will be available at the AKIBA Cultures ZONE Store L from October 1 to 31, 2026. Customers who order this menu item will receive a “Collectible Card” featuring an AR photo frame exclusive to Chiyoda Ward, and those who book in advance will also receive a placemat.
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Collaborative Japanese sweets from “Dragon Quest Walk” and Aoyagi Sohonke—“Slime Manju” and “Slime Uiro”—are making their Tokyo debut at the Takashimaya Shinjuku store. They will be on sale at the 11th-floor event hall through October 6, 2026, and a “7th Anniversary Set” commemorating the 7th anniversary of DQ Walk will also be available!
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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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The “Panda Ko Panda / Candy Mix”—a collaborative candy line between “Panda Ko Panda” and Papa Bubble—will go on sale starting October 1, 2026, at the Nagoya PARCO store, as well as at the Daimaru Tokyo store and the official online store. These artisanal, handcrafted candies feature the expressions of Papa Panda and Pan-chan captured in a cross-section measuring approximately 1 cm, and are priced at 980 yen (tax included).
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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 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.
