The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up corner for the TV anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX” will be held at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store from November 27 to December 13, 2026! New items from the “ANTRAITE” design series—featuring an antique-style background—such as pin badges and acrylic stands will be available, and a purchase bonus will be offered: a random postcard with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.
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“Yamabuki Festival in NAMJATOWN,” a collaboration between the TV anime “The New Prince of Tennis” and NAMJATOWN, will be held at NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro from October 27 to November 23, 2026. We’ll introduce past NAMJATOWN collaborations, including merchandise such as acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of the eight students from Yamabuki Junior High School, a prize wheel game costing 600 yen per play, collaboration menu items like the “In Top Form!” Genovese Stew, and a campaign where you can win character flags.
Pop-up Store
A “POP-UP SHOP” celebrating the opening of the “Detective Conan Diner,” a permanent restaurant based on the TV anime *Detective Conan*, will be held at the event space on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Stream from November 26 to December 21, 2026! You can visit the shop even without a reservation at the Diner, and a selection of the Diner’s original merchandise—including “DINER UNIFORM” acrylic stands (7 varieties total), “BREAD” bread pouches, and cookie tins—will be on sale.
Fashion
Merchandise for the TV anime “Gintama,” based on the manga by Hideaki Sorachi, will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 2026 (available online starting at 12:00 p.m. the same day). Here, we’ll introduce the prices and purchase limits for 12 miscellaneous items—including a die-cut drawstring pouch shaped like Elizabeth’s face and a face-shaped shoulder bag—as well as 7 apparel items, such as hoodies, hanten jackets, and loungewear.
Merchandise
Original “Puppet Sunsun” merchandise is now available at 100-yen shops, including Can★Do. A total of nine items—including clear file folders, medical card and medication notebook cases, sticky notes, pouches, and mini figures—featuring designs of Sunsun, Nonon, and Zonzon are now on sale and proving very popular!
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To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the TV anime series, the “Symphogear XV POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -white-” will be held at AMNIBUS STORE -white- on the 4th floor of Shibuya MODI starting December 25, 2026! A newly drawn illustration based on the “American Diner” concept has been unveiled, and the event will run through January 10, 2027.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Based on the wildly popular manga by Haruichi Furudate, the TV anime “Haikyu!!” is releasing an animal-themed Gashapon series titled “Haikyu!! Marker Accessories: Animal Ver. 3.” Pre-orders will begin on Gashapon Online at 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2026. Here’s an overview of the pre-order details—including a lineup of 8 varieties featuring the first-ever appearances of Yamaguchi, Nishitani, Tanaka, Oikawa, and Iwaizumi—with each play costing 300 yen (tax included) and delivery scheduled for late February 2027.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Ichiban Kuji: Natsume’s Book of Friends—A Cozy Winter Moment,” based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends”—which is adapted from the manga by Yuki Midorikawa—will go on sale sequentially starting January 9, 2027, at FamilyMart and other locations. We’ll introduce the details of this release—priced at 760 yen (tax included) per play—including newly drawn illustrations themed around winter hibernation, such as Nyanko-sensei peeking out from under a kotatsu, curling up in a clay pot, and playing in the snow with intermediate-level yokai.
Pop-up Store
The pop-up store for the TV anime “Date A Live V,” titled “Anime ‘Date A Live V’ POP UP SHOP in Marui,” will be held on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Marui Men from December 26, 2026, through January 10, 2027! A newly drawn illustration based on the “gal school uniform” concept has been unveiled, and details regarding merchandise and other items will be announced at a later date.
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Marumiya’s Cup Soup Featuring the Huge Hit Character “Chiikawa” by Artist Nagano “Limited-Time Anime Chikawa Mushroom Potage” and “Limited-Time Anime Chikawa Spinach Potage” will be available for a limited time from October 22, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Each cup contains one of 10 different glittery stickers and features designs of Chikawa picking mushrooms or weeding. Here’s a look at the products, priced at 216 yen each (tax included).
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The “TV Anime ‘Attack on Titan’ POP UP SHOP in Marui Vol. 5” for the TV anime “Attack on Titan” will be held on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Marui Men from December 25, 2026, through January 10, 2027! A new, original illustration based on the “Moon and Sun” concept has been unveiled, and details regarding merchandise and other items will be announced at a later date.
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A collaboration between “FLOW GLOW,” a five-member unit from Hololive Production’s “hololive DEV_IS,” and Marion Crepe will take place at 31 locations nationwide from November 4 to November 30, 2026. We’ll introduce the five limited-edition crepes designed by the members (rotating between the first and second halves of the event), bonus crepe-style coasters, newly illustrated merchandise and name-tag-style stickers, as well as the stores featuring standee panels.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
Volume 25, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity* by Mika Mi Saka—currently serialized in *Magazine Pocket*—will go on sale on December 9, 2026!
Pop-up Store
A Shine Post pop-up store will be held in Akihabara from November 13 to November 29, 2026. A wide variety of new merchandise will be available!
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An Animate Fair for the TV anime “Hanako-kun: The Boy Bound to the Earth 2” will be held starting December 12, 2026, at nine Animate locations nationwide, including the Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, and Osaka Nipponbashi Store! In addition to the pre-release sale of numerous new products featuring original illustrations based on the “Yumekawa China” concept, customers will receive a “Set of 3 Bromides” as a store purchase campaign bonus for every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise during the event period.
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Bandai’s “Yona of the Dawn Card Wafer” snack toy, based on the epic fantasy romance “Yona of the Dawn” by Mizuho Kusanagi, which was serialized in “Hana to Yume,” will go on sale on November 2, 2026, at candy sections in mass retailers nationwide. Here’s a look at the product details—including all 34 varieties of metallic plastic cards featuring Ms. Kusanagi’s beautiful illustrations, as well as the manga panels printed on the reverse side—priced at 176 yen (tax included) per piece.
Merchandise
New merchandise featuring an original illustration of “Karasuno and Inarizaki: New Year’s Edition” from the anime *Haikyu!!* will go on sale in late January 2027.
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Limited-edition items from Sanrio’s “Hapidanbui” series will go on sale sequentially at Thank You Mart stores nationwide starting in mid-November 2026! Featuring a pink-and-navy color scheme and designs of the six characters striking a peace sign, the collection includes 30 items such as drawstring pouches, clear pencil cases, T-shirt keychains, and stickers—all priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax). Pre-orders are now being accepted on the official online shop starting at 12:00 PM on October 21.
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The “Shuten Kyodan” × Mero Kyuba Animate Fair—featuring the multi-genre adventure game “Shuten Kyodan” and illustrator Mero Kyuba—will be held starting December 12, 2026, at 10 Animate stores nationwide, including the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, as well as through the Animate online store! The event will feature a pre-release sale of merchandise based on newly drawn illustrations themed around the “checkered outfit,” as well as fair-exclusive “film-style illustration cards” (8 varieties total) available with every 1,100 yen (tax included) purchase, and special bonuses for purchasing the complete box set.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Moomin Drawstring Bags & Pouches Collection”—a capsule toy series featuring the “Moomin” characters, born in Finland and loved around the world—will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting in late October 2026. We’ll introduce all six varieties, each priced at 500 yen (tax included) per play, including satin drawstring bags featuring Little My and Ninni, a half-moon-shaped pouch featuring Yoksal, a square pouch featuring the Ancestors, and a BIG drawstring bag large enough to hold a lunchbox.
A "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World" Drink Stand Fair is being held on the 6th floor of Sofmap AKIBA Amusement Hall! There’s plenty to see, including merchandise featuring original illustrations and drinks inspired by the characters!
Period: Oct 29, 2026〜Nov 15
The “NEON DINER” collaboration between “HUNTER×HUNTER” and Animate Cafe will take place at Animate Cafe Ikebukuro No. 3 and Nagoya No. 2 starting November 13, 2026, and at Animate Cafe Standrish Fukuoka Tenjin starting November 19! The event will feature original merchandise with newly drawn illustrations, a collaboration menu inspired by Neon and Kurapika, coasters as a bonus for ordering menu items, and a hologram card giveaway campaign!
Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Dec 15
HoYoverse’s open-world RPG *Genshin Impact* will open its first official permanent café, “Genshin CAFE,” on January 20, 2027, on the 3rd floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo. We’ll introduce the café’s key visual, based on the concept of “A detour on your journey,” as well as the limited-edition merchandise and food menu planned for release, and where to find future updates.
Period: Jan 20, 2027〜
The “Mochiwasa Day Collaboration Cafe,” based on the series “Mochiwasa Day” that depicts the daily lives of four cats and their owner, will be held at S-PiCK CAFE in Harajuku from November 3 to November 29, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce the full lineup of eight collaboration menu items themed around Mochi, Chikuwa, Warabi, and Satsuma, along with bonus items such as placemats and coasters, nine types of original merchandise, and how to make a reservation.
Period: Nov 1, 2026〜Nov 29
The third location of “sanrio house,” a brand developed in collaboration with Sanrio, will open on October 29, 2026, on the B1 floor of the West Wing at Nagoya PARCO. The brand’s first-ever café area will feature crepes topped with character-shaped marshmallows, soft-serve ice cream, and mini parfaits!
Period: Oct 29, 2026〜
Following the 2023 and 2025 events, the third collaboration café between the anime “The Apothecary’s Tale” and Sweets Paradise has been announced. Starting October 30, 2026, the event will be held sequentially at seven locations nationwide, including the SoLaDo Harajuku branch, and newly drawn illustrations of Momo and Jin dressed in autumn-themed outfits have also been unveiled!
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 23
A collaboration café for the TV anime *Forgotten Battery*, based on the baseball manga by Eiko Mikawa currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*, will be held at all three “Shareri CAFE” locations—Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya—starting December 25, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce the details of the five newly drawn illustrations—inspired by a lunch break on a rooftop—as well as the event dates, operating hours for each location, and the online sales period for merchandise.
Period: Dec 25, 2026〜Jan 19
A collaboration café titled “PASTEL POP PARFAIT,” a joint project between the anime “Hetalia World★Stars”—based on the original work by Hidekazu Himaruya featuring anthropomorphic characters representing various countries—and mixx garden, will be held at the Ikebukuro and Osaka Nipponbashi locations from November 13 to December 13, 2026. The event will feature newly illustrated chibi characters wearing pastel-colored visors and holding parfait spoons, and will operate on a reservation-only basis every day.
Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Dec 13
The collaboration café “Tokyo Revengers Café in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-,” based on the hit TV anime “Tokyo Revengers” adapted from the manga by Ken Wakui, will be held at the E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store from October 20 to November 8, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce collaboration food and drinks inspired by the eight members of Bonten, special coaster giveaways, a lottery exclusive to dine-in customers, 12 merchandise items also available at E-Ani in Osaka, and the days when reservations are required for dine-in seating.
Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Nov 8
A collaboration between “ALIEN STAGE” and Animate Cafe will take place from November 19 to December 10, 2026, at Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro, Nagoya, and Tennoji. This collaboration coincides with the “ALIEN STAGE” EXHIBITION. Reservations for all dates will be made by lottery, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
Period: Nov 19, 2026〜Dec 10
The first large-scale exhibition for the light novel series “Date A Live” by Kōji Tachibana, titled “Date A Live Exhibition: Spirit Memorial,” will be held from April 9 to April 25, 2027, at Exhibition Hall A in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, Tokyo. We’ll also introduce the promotional visual featuring Tohka in both her school uniform and Spirit Gear, as well as the all-new anime film “Date A Live F: Last Date,” which will be released in theaters starting March 26, 2027.
Period: Apr 9, 2027〜Apr 25
The Fukuoka leg of the “Limbus Company -Hell Chapter- EXHIBITION,” featuring Project Moon’s game “Limbus Company,” will be held from November 21 to December 13, 2026, at the Mitsukoshi Gallery on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi. Here’s a look at ticket prices and sales periods, the 13 types of admission gifts featuring the prisoners and Dante, and the special shopping bag you’ll receive with any purchase of 5,000 yen or more.
Period: Nov 21, 2026〜Dec 13
A mini-exhibition titled “Kazunari Taira Photo Exhibition,” based on Yuu Nagira’s novel *Beautiful Him*, will be held at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Space starting November 21. The event—which is free to enter—will feature merchandise featuring original illustrations by Hitoshi Kitano, sales of original-design cans, and a display of rough sketches!
Period: Nov 21, 2026〜Nov 29
An exhibition commemorating the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider will be held at Yomiuri Land’s Good Job!! Space starting Saturday, November 21, 2026. In addition to standing figures of all 37 Kamen Riders from Kamen Rider No. 1 to Mice, as well as props used in filming, the exhibition will also feature a Kamen Rider making its debut at this event!
Period: Nov 21, 2026〜Jan 11
DomDom Hamburger’s pop-up shop, “DOMDOM POPUP SHOP at Futaba Books,” will kick off on November 7, 2026, at the Futaba Books TSUTAYA TERA Aeon Mall Fukuoka store, and will then tour a total of four Futaba Books locations in Fukuoka and Hiroshima Prefectures! Domdom Burger merchandise will be on sale, including ball-chain plush toys and rubber mascot keychains featuring Domzou-kun and his friends, pixel-embroidered long-sleeve T-shirts, tote bags, and Domzou-kun die-cut rugs.
Period: Nov 7, 2026〜Apr 25
The pop-up shop for “Chiropino Quest!! ~An Adventure Journey with You~” will kick off at Shibuya Moddy on November 6, 2026, and tour four locations nationwide: Nagoya Global Gate, Hakata Marui, and Umeda LUCUA South! In addition to selling original merchandise themed around their original song “Futari Quest!,” the Shibuya Moddy location will feature the first-ever meet-and-greet with the “Chiro” and “Pino” mascot costumes (a photo session by lottery), a prize draw for shoppers, and a free shopping bag for purchases of 4,400 yen or more (including tax).
Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Jan 31
A pop-up shop for the manga *Shirana-nandesu* by Marka Konoshima, titled “Shirana-nandesu POP UP SHOP at Kinokuniya Bookstore,” will be held at the Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store from November 18 to December 13, 2026! Merchandise such as trading pin badges, acrylic stands, mouse pads, and T-shirts featuring panel art and color illustrations from the original manga will be available for pre-sale. Additionally, customers will receive a postcard (10 varieties total) with every 2,000 yen purchase, and special bonuses will be offered for purchasing box sets of pin badges.
Period: Nov 18, 2026〜Dec 13
The “POP UP SHOP in GEO” for the TV anime “Sergeant Keroro☆” will be held starting November 6, 2026, at 50 participating GEO stores nationwide and the online store “viviON BLUE”! Items such as pairs of acrylic stands, clear files, and collectible pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations of six characters—including Keroro and Fuyuki—will be on sale, and customers will receive a bonus postcard with every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise.
Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 26
The “Haseshin POP UP SHOP,” celebrating the birthday of game streamer Haseshin, will be held at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA starting October 30, 2026! New, original Halloween-themed illustrations will be unveiled, and in addition to merchandise such as acrylic stands, sets of five pin badges, and T-shirts, customers will receive a postcard with every purchase of 2,200 yen or more (tax included).
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 26
