The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the start of the serialization of *Moriarty the Patriot*, the exhibition “Moriarty the Patriot Exhibition – 10th Anniversary” will be held sequentially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka starting December 18, 2026. Trace William’s journey through iconic scenes!
Pop-up Store
The “On Air! 8th Anniversary Store,” a limited-time pop-up celebrating the 8th anniversary of “On Air!,” will open on October 16, 2026, at the coly more! Ikebukuro PARCO store and the coly more! Umeda NU Chayamachi Store! A total of 18 items from the 8th Anniversary series—including acrylic stands, pin badges, and “tea set cans”—will be available across the first and second halves of the event. Customers will also receive a bonus card for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a bonus shopping bag for purchases of 9,000 yen (tax included) or more.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration between the shooting game *Gothic is a Magical Girl* and BLUE LEAF CAFÉ will take place at four locations—Sendai, Ueno, Nagoya, and Kyoto—starting November 21, 2026. The event will feature French toast exclusive to the Ueno location, new drinks, and a revival of last year’s lemonade!
Collaboration Café
“Maison de Pickles,” a limited-time pop-up shop featuring “Pickles the Frog,” will open at the Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku Branch on October 7, 2026. In addition to approximately 700 types of merchandise, the event will feature collaborative menus at the in-store café and bakery, as well as weekend workshops!
Collaboration Café
The “Meru-chan” collaboration café has been a hit since October 3, 2026, at the kawara CAFE locations in Kichijoji PARCO and Kawasaki Moars. A total of six items are available, including plates decorated with ribbons and teddy bears, as well as strawberry parfaits, and customers who place an order will receive a free clear sheet as a special gift!
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“Distant Worlds – Eternal / Eternity,” an orchestral concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of the *Final Fantasy* series, is set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka in March 2027. The first-come, first-served lottery registration for tickets begins at 6:00 PM on November 16 via e-STORE!
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A collaboration event between *Tales of the Abyss* and Tokyo Tower will take place starting November 4, 2026. Luke and the others will appear in cyberpunk outfits, and the event will feature a limited-time quiz rally, nine types of collaboration drinks inspired by the characters, and original merchandise!
Collaboration Café
A 10th-anniversary collaboration café between the stage play *Touken Ranbu* and SHIBUYA TSUTAYA is set to open in the spring of 2027. As one of the 10 major events celebrating the stage play’s 10th anniversary, it will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Shibuya’s QFRONT. Details will be announced at a later date!
Pop-up Store
A Sanrio Characters pop-up store will open on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Ichiban Plaza in Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai. This year marks the 7th edition of the event, and the theme is “Fluffy Out-and-About Style,” featuring original merchandise made with fluffy and corduroy fabrics.
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A collaboration event featuring the vocal group “Three Adult Men” and Tokyo Tower will be held starting November 6, 2026. Members dressed in cyber-themed outfits will make an appearance, and the event will feature original puzzle challenges, collaboration menu items inspired by the members, and limited-edition merchandise!
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The “Colors of Japan, Nanairo Biyori” collaboration between IDOLiSH7 and Japanese department stores will begin on October 9, 2026. Collaboration food items and merchandise featuring IDOLiSH7 in modern Japanese-style outfits will be available, and limited-edition postcards will be given as a purchase bonus!
Collaboration Café
“Rabbiale,” a collaboration between Nijisanji’s unit “Speciale” and Animate Cafe, will be held starting October 22, 2026, in Ikebukuro, Tennoji, Nagoya, and other locations. The event will feature menu items inspired by the members wearing bunny ears, original merchandise, and clear mini-shikishi as gifts!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop commemorating the 20th anniversary of the “To LOVE-Ru” serialization will be held at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA starting Thursday, October 8, 2026. Merchandise featuring 14 newly drawn illustrations by Kentaro Yabuki will be available, and autograph sessions with Mr. Yabuki and Ms. Saki Hasemi, as well as figures of Momo, Beria, and Deviluke, have also been announced.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
“Manga: Made in Abyss,” the first-ever exhibition of reproduction original artwork for “Made in Abyss,” will be held at the Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store Book Hall starting Saturday, October 24, 2026. Along with this announcement, the first wave of merchandise has been unveiled, featuring 11 items based on the original manga—such as comic charms and mini-character acrylic blocks—and 10 anime-themed items.
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A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Ranma ½” and the Yokohama-style ramen chain Ikakuya will take place starting Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10 locations in Tokyo and elsewhere. Four types of collaboration ramen inspired by the characters and four types of Calpis juice will be available, and customers will receive one of 16 different coasters with each order.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Saiki Kusuo’s Ψ-Trouble” will be held on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026. Items such as acrylic stands and B2 tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of the protagonist playing with a cat will be available, and customers will receive a bonus postcard for every 2,000 yen spent.
