The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Fashion
Merchandise for “Final Chapter: Sound the Euphonium!” will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting September 19, 2026. The lineup includes men’s T-shirts with a multi-purpose case, men’s zip-up hoodies with a drawstring pouch, as well as tote bags, shopping bags, and eyeglass cases. Sales will also begin on the Avail official online store at 12:00 p.m. on the same day.
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Monchhichi’s capsule toy series, “Miniature Package Charms,” will be available in capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties with retro-cute package designs—including reissued standard versions of Monchhichi-kun and Monchhichi-chan, as well as Babychichi-kun—all available for 400 yen (tax included) per play.
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The release of the new “Chikawa” prize item, “Dekatsuyo & Anoko BIG Plush Toys,” was announced on Parade Co., Ltd.’s official Prize X account. “Dekatsuyo” and “Anoko,” now as giant plush toys, will be available at amusement facilities and arcades nationwide starting in September 2026!
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The Gashapon capsule toy “Kirachuru Marker Link Charm: Tiny Ghost” will go on sale in advance starting Friday, October 9, 2026, at Gashapon Bandai Official Shops and Gashapon Official Shop @ASAKUSA nationwide. The lineup features a total of 8 varieties, including “Ribbon (Red),” “Kitty,” and “Upside Down!” Each play costs 300 yen (tax included). Three varieties come with a snap hook and a lobster clasp, while five varieties come with a lobster clasp and a silicone loop, allowing them to be linked together.
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The “Quintet Figure Collection”—a capsule toy series based on the music program “Quintet,” which aired on NHK Educational TV—is scheduled to go on sale around October 2026. The six characters, including Akira and Aria, have been transformed into miniature figures, with a total of six varieties available. Pre-orders for six-figure packs are now being accepted at the Ken-Ere Store.
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The “Pretty Cure All Stars: Pretty Cure Assort 2026” Gashapon capsule toy series will be available at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of 11 varieties, including large-sized figures of Cure Answer and Cure Mystic as the A Prizes!
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To commemorate the anime broadcast of CLAMP’s *Magic Knight Rayearth*, the cover art from the early 1990s tankōbon editions is being reprinted as a full-length obi strip. Animeイト, Kinokuniya Bookstore, and Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore are also running a purchase promotion where customers can receive visual boards and illustration cards!
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The “Colorful Multi-Charm” capsule toys from the smartphone app “Touch-and-Solve Detective: Nameko Cultivation Kit” will be available at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. A total of six varieties—including Nameko, Spiky Nameko, and Masaru—will be available as silicone band charms that match their body colors!
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A collaboration between Capcom’s fighting game “Street Fighter 6” and Karaoke Manekineko will take place nationwide starting at 1:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026. Six types of drinks featuring mini-characters illustrated by Bukubu Okawa, along with special coasters and merchandise, will be available, and orders will also be accepted online!
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Details have been revealed for the collaboration between *Detective PreCure! The Mysterious Garden and the Two Secrets* and Kappa Sushi. Starting September 17, 2026, a campaign will begin exclusively for app members, where they can receive one of four newly illustrated “Detective PreCure! Acrylic Keychains” of their choice!
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Bandai’s Gashapon series, “Miffy Miniature Package Charms,” will make a comeback in capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the second week of September 2026. The set includes four designs—Miffy, Lion, Miffy on a Snowy Day, and Boris—and features the same lineup as the product released in December 2025!
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Taito has unveiled its new “Dragon Quest” prize lineup for September 2026. A total of four items—including fluffy plush toys of Momon and Pink Momon—will begin appearing at amusement facilities and arcades nationwide starting in mid-September!
Fashion
The “Famous Horses Selection” collection, featuring designs inspired by the three legendary horses Mejiro MacQueen, Deep Impact, and Equinox, goes on sale at Shimamura stores nationwide starting September 12. The collection includes mascot charms, blankets, storage boxes, and more, and sales will begin at Shimamura Park at 3:00 p.m. on the same day!
Pop-up Store
To commemorate the release of Volume 31 of the manga *Togen Ankī* by Yuki Urushibara and the broadcast of the anime’s second season, a special promotion will be held from October 7 to November 8, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and through the Animate online store. During the event period, customers will receive one “B6-Size Memorable Scene Visual Board (8 varieties total)” as a bonus for every eligible volume purchased.
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The “Persona” Series 30th Anniversary Animate Fair will be held from September 19 to October 25, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store. For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on the purchase or pre-order of related merchandise, customers will receive one of eight exclusive clear bookmarks. Additionally, a pop-up shop will be held simultaneously at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, featuring fair-exclusive items such as cushions bearing logos from past games and acrylic art cards.
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It has been announced that a collaboration between the adventure game *Urban Legend Deconstruction Center* and Karaoke Tetsujin will take place in October 2026. Exclusive illustrations created specifically for the collaboration, featuring angels and demons as their theme, have been unveiled, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
