The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Merchandise
Six new palm-sized plush toys called “Kurumita Pi-Nui,” based on the anime “Ice Wall,” will go on sale in late January 2027. They are distributed by Tapioca.
Pop-up Store
The “TV Anime ‘Ice Wall’ POP-UP SHOP at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi” will be held from October 2 to October 12, 2026, at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi in Shibuya, Tokyo! In addition to the pre-release sale of trading glitter pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn “After-School Detour Ver.” illustrations, there will also be a promotion offering a free bonus postcard (11 varieties total) for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, as well as special bonuses for purchasing box sets.
Pop-up Store
The Animate Fair for the TV anime *You and I: Complete Opposites*, titled “~Let’s All Try On Blazers~,” will be held at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate Online Store starting October 2, 2026!
Customers who purchase or pre-order eligible items will receive a bonus “student ID-style card” (9 types in total), and new merchandise—including acrylic stands and character badge collections featuring newly drawn illustrations—will go on sale starting the same day.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The first-ever exhibition for Agasawa Kōcha’s popular manga *The Ice Wall*, titled “The Ice Wall Exhibition,” will be held at Marui no Anime on the 7th floor of Shibuya Moddy starting Saturday, November 28, 2026. The exhibition will also open on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at the event space on the 5th floor of Namba Marui in Osaka, and a newly drawn key visual by Kōcha Agasawa has been unveiled.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the anime “You and Me: Complete Opposites,” based on the popular manga by Aga-zawa Kōcha, will be held from September 12 to September 27, 2026, at three Sanseido Bookstore locations and online. A total of 10 items will be available, including acrylic keychains and snow globe-style acrylic blocks. For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive a postcard.
Merchandise
Pre-orders for the second collaboration collection between the TV anime “You and Me: Complete Opposites”—based on the popular manga by Aga Sawako—and earth music&ecology Japan Label will begin at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026, on STRIPE CLUB. The lineup features a total of eight items, including plush charms shaped like Yeti and tempura, as well as faux fur pouches and tote bags. Pre-orders will be accepted until 11:59 PM on September 16.
