The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Sylvanian Families 40th Exhibition,” commemorating the 40th anniversary of Epoch Co., Ltd.’s “Sylvanian Families” series, will be held at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through Monday, September 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature large-scale dioramas and a complete display of all 100 types in the Baby Collection!
Pop-up Store
The “Moon Viewing Ver. Release Commemoration Fair at Animate” for the TV anime *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* will be held from Friday, November 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store and other participating locations, as well as through Animate’s online store! During the event period, for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” merchandise, customers will receive one bonus postcard (8 varieties total). The lineup will also include “Moon Viewing Ver.” trading pin badges, B2 half-size tapestries, and acrylic stands, as well as “Dot Art Ver.” mini-character goods.
Pop-up Store
The “ONE PIECE CHOPPER’s” pop-up store will tour four Loft locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka starting September 21, 2026! New merchandise featuring original illustrations and bonus cards will be available!
Collaboration Café
The “Aikatsu!” pop-up event “Sweet Restaurant” will be held sequentially at three Tree Village locations starting September 19, 2026. A total of eight types of limited-edition merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available!
News
“Ink in Wonderland,” a mystery-solving event hosted by “Ink,” a four-member gaming commentary group affiliated with UUUM, will be held sequentially at the Umeda Sky Building and Tokyo Tower starting September 11, 2026.
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!
