The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From the anime “Ojarumaru,” Yumeya’s capsule toy “Ojarumaru Plush Name Holder” is set to go on sale in October 2026! The lineup features all four characters—Ojarumaru, Kisuke, Aobee, and Akane. Each capsule toy comes with a holder in your favorite character’s signature color and a card where you can write your name. They’ll be available for 500 yen (tax included) per play!
News
The “YOASOBI × ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign,” commemorating YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tour “YOASOBI Super Planet,” will take place at all ROUND1 locations starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 9, 2026. The campaign will run until January 11, 2027, and will be held simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. Details of the campaign will be announced at a later date.
Fashion
New items from Sanrio’s “Hanamaru Obake” line will go on sale starting October 3, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on the official online store, “Shimamura Park”! In addition to accessories and apparel such as bags, pouches, socks, and lounge pants, the collection will also feature home decor items like die-cut cushions, blankets, and mattress pads!
Convenience Store
The “Korashō ♡ Chocolat Campaign,” a collaboration between Shinkenzemi’s Korashō and Meiji Milk Chocolate’s 100th anniversary, will be held at Lawson stores nationwide starting October 6, 2026. When you purchase three eligible Meiji snacks, you’ll receive one of four original puffy stickers—featuring a design of Korashō transformed into chocolate—on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Pingu’s “Sega Lucky Lottery PINGU™ ~PINGU’S Donut Shop~” will go on sale starting October 29, 2026, at Ministop, various hobby shops, and other locations for 770 yen (tax included) per play. The lineup includes shopper-style shoulder bags and plush mascots featuring illustrations themed around a donut shop. Starting November 2, limited quantities will also be available for purchase on the Sega Lucky Lottery Online.
News
The “ONE PIECE × Namco Campaign 2026” will be held from November 20, 2026, to January 11, 2027, at Namco locations nationwide and on Namco Online Crane, and featuring Namco-exclusive prizes: a DXF posing figure of the Cursed Prince “Loki” and a “ONE PIECE Logo Light.” You can also obtain Namco-exclusive two-layer sheets (8 varieties total) using redemption tickets received for every 500 yen inserted into eligible crane games.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Pre-orders are now being accepted on Gashapon Online for the “Machi-bouke” capsule toy series from the high-speed deduction action game *New Danganronpa V3*, starting September 29, 2026! The lineup features four different types of approximately 4-cm-tall figures, each depicting characters like Kaede Akamatsu and Shuichi Saibara sitting demurely!
News
A total of 16 collaboration items from the anime “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” and Thank You Mart will go on sale in stores starting in mid-October 2026. The lineup includes cushions, T-shirts, and more, and pre-orders are now being accepted online!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Characters from “Inazuma Eleven: Heroes’ Victory Road” will be featured in Bushiroad’s “Pingurumi” plush badge series and will begin appearing as arcade prizes starting in January 2027. Vol. 1 features Mamoru Endo, Ichirōta Kazamaru, Shuya Gōenji, and Yuto Onido, while Vol. 2 features Shirō Fubuki, Jirō Sakuma, Hiroto Motoyama, and Teppei Kurimatsu—for a total of four characters across both volumes.
Fashion
Merchandise featuring designs from the horror game “Poppy Playtime” will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026. The collection includes six items, such as tote bags, fanny packs, luggage tags, and a five-piece sticker set, and will also be available for purchase on the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. that same day!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
NHK’s character “Domo-kun” has been transformed into a keychain mascot dressed as characters from the historical drama series “Sanada Maru,” “Toward the Shining One,” “Berabou,” and “The Toyotomi Brothers!” Available as capsule toys from Takara Tomy Arts, all four varieties will be available at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in October 2026!
Fashion
A hairband and hair cap featuring “Shirotan,” a pure white, fluffy bearded seal, will go on sale at “Shimamura Park,” the online store of Fashion Center Shimamura, starting at 3:00 PM on September 30, 2026. These hair accessories feature Shirotan’s face, with the headband priced at 759 yen (tax included) and the hair cap at 979 yen (tax included).
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Genshin Impact Slime Marker Accessory” gachapon—featuring slimes from the “Genshin Impact” game—has been back on sale since the fourth week of September 2026. There are eight varieties in total, including the Wind Slime and the Mutant Lightning Slime, and each play costs 300 yen (tax included).
Fashion
Merchandise featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Bad Batsumaru” and “Hello Kitty” will go on sale at Avail starting October 3, 2026, and will also be available on the online store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day. The Bad Batsumaru lineup includes 18 items, such as bags, charms, and storage accessories, while the Hello Kitty lineup features three styles of women’s pullovers. Prices start at 429 yen (tax included).
News
The second collaboration between the anime “Haikyū!!” and Ootoya, titled “Meals for Victory: Creating and Passing on the Next Generation!!,” will be held at Ootoya restaurants nationwide from October 8 to November 23, 2026. Collaboration set meals featuring prizes inspired by six second-year students from various schools—including Yū Nishitani and Kenma Kozume—will be introduced in two phases, with three varieties each in the first and second halves of the event. Additionally, a dessert platter inspired by the team captain’s treat and newly illustrated merchandise will be available for purchase.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The 14th installment of the “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” Ichiban Kuji will go on sale starting October 17, 2026, at Ministop stores, bookstores, and other locations. The lineup includes figures of Stay Gold and others in their “GOLD WEEK” outfits, as well as a golden statue of Gorshi, with prizes ranging from Prize A to Prize H, plus a Last One Prize!
