Pop-up Store

“Neko no Bu-chan” 10th Anniversary Store at Yamashiroya Opens October 17!

A pop-up shop titled “Neko no Bu-chan: Mojamoja Ryokou,” celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Neko no Bu-chan,” will be held starting October 17, 2026, at the event space on the 6th floor of Yamashiroya in Ueno, Tokyo! The event will feature a signing session with author Kino Takahashi, meet-and-greets with Neko Bu-chan, a pre-release sale of new 10th-anniversary merchandise, free Yamashiroya-exclusive postcards, and an exhibition and raffle sale of newly drawn illustrations depicting all 47 prefectures.

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“Dr. STONE” and 7 Other Titles: “After Kyoto Mafu” Event in Yurakucho Starts October 16!

“After Kyomaf,” featuring merchandise originally sold at the THE Chara booth at Kyomaf 2026, will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui starting October 16, 2026! Merchandise and purchase-bonus bromides from five titles—*Shugo Chara!*, *Dr. STONE*, *Fate/strange Fake*, *BOYS be MAID!*, and *Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club*—will be available, and on the first day, October 16, entry will be limited via a digital ticket system.

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“Midnight Heart Tune” Pop-Up in Tokyo and Osaka Starts October 16!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Midnight Heart Tune” will open sequentially starting October 16, 2026, at AKIBA FAN CUBE in Akihabara, Tokyo, and starting November 20 at Abeno Rakubas in Abeno, Osaka! Merchandise—including newly illustrated autumn date outfits, as well as life-size tapestries and acrylic stands featuring Rikka Inohana, Nene Himekawa, Iko Kirino, and Shinobu Utsuki—will be available for pre-sale. The venues will also feature life-size panel displays and distribute purchase-bonus stickers.

Collaboration Café

“Yu-Gi-Oh! Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition” Theme Café Opens December 12!

A themed café commemorating the “Kazuki Takahashi Original Art Exhibition: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS,” will open for a limited time from December 12, 2026, to February 21, 2027, at the CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE next to the exhibition venue, featuring a menu that captures the world of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” The café operates on a strictly reservation-only basis, and you can visit even without an exhibition ticket. Reservations for the first phase will be accepted via lottery starting at 12:00 PM on November 16.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Key “Petit Shu!” Plush Toys—All 5 Varieties—Coming Gradually Starting in March 2027!

Characters from Key are making an appearance in Bushiroad Prize’s “Petit” size plush series, “Petit-shu!” All five characters—Nao Tomori, Shiro Naruse, Nagisa Furukawa, Kudryavka Nomi, and Kanade Tachibana—are scheduled to be released sequentially starting in March 2027 at amusement facilities and arcades nationwide!

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NARUTO: Shippuden POP-UP at Tokyo Station Starts October 30!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “NARUTO: Shippuden” will open at the wagon area below the K Stairs on Tokyo Character Street starting October 30, 2026! Merchandise featuring newly drawn “sporty” versions of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, and Itachi Uchiha, as well as merchandise featuring illustrations from scenes in the series, will be available. Pre-orders with exclusive bonuses will also be available at Online Plaza starting October 8.

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“Literary Masters: Stray Dogs” Yokohama Birth Festival 2026 Starts November 14!

The “Yokohama Birth Festival 2026,” commemorating the 10th anniversary of the anime adaptation of “Bungo Stray Dogs,” will be held in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama starting November 14, 2026! In addition to a Minato Mirai Line collaboration train featuring newly drawn illustrations of the six main characters and mini-character designs, as well as a digital stamp rally, there will be pop-up stores at “HAMA B2” in Yokohama Station and BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026, as well as limited-edition merchandise such as acrylic stands and pin badges at “SUKI+PLUS.”

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“Zombieland Saga” Movie 1st Anniversary Store Opens at 6 Locations Starting October 24!

A pop-up store celebrating the first anniversary of the theatrical release of *Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise* will open on October 24, 2026, at the Akihabara Gamers Main Store, Yume Town Saga, all Gamers locations, and the Gamers Online Shop!
New items featuring an original illustration of Franchu-shu in her Expo Live costume—including acrylic stands, pin badges, and skateboard decks—will be available, and a bonus bromide (13 varieties total) will be distributed with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.

Manga, Magazines, Light Novels

Hiro Mashima’s “FAIRY TAIL RE:FANTASIA” Volume 1 Goes on Sale October 16!

Volume 1 of Hiro Mashima’s “FAIRY TAIL RE:FANTASIA” manga will go on sale on Friday, October 16, 2026! We’ll share the release date, price, page count, and the 16-postcard set included as a bonus with the special edition, along with a synopsis and details on the 20th-anniversary fan art contest. The postcards are included only with the special edition.

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The Monogatari Series Pop-Up Store Opens at Tennoji Mio on October 16!

The “Monogatari Series” POP-UP STORE will be held at the Kinokuniya Bookstore Tennoji Mio branch in Osaka starting Friday, October 16, 2026! We’re introducing a total of 9 merchandise items, including acrylic stands, clear files, and pin badges featuring original illustrations inspired by *Alice in Wonderland*. You cannot choose the designs for the random cards and random pin badges.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“Space Battleship Yamato: The Complete History Exhibition” Opens in Kita-Senju and Kure on December 11!

The “Space Battleship Yamato: The Complete Record Exhibition,” planned and produced by Hideaki Anno to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the series’ broadcast, will be held at Kita-Senju Marui in Tokyo starting December 11, 2026. Starting January 30, 2027, the exhibition will also be held at the Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima—the very place where the battleship Yamato was built!

News

TXT × GiGO Limited-Edition Prizes and Taiyaki Coming October 16!

The “TOMORROW X TOGETHER GiGO Warm Lounge 2026” collaboration campaign between “TOMORROW X TOGETHER” and the GiGO Group will be held from October 16 to November 23, 2026. Featuring TXT’s first-ever set of seven prize items using new visuals, as well as the “TOMORROW X TOGETHER Yaki” (650 yen) served with an original clear coaster, the campaign will also include postcards available for every 1,000 yen spent on eligible prizes and a repost campaign.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Hololive Colorful Carabiner Fluffy Tail Mascot—On Sale in November!

The “Hololive Colorful Carabiner Fluffy Tail Mascot” Gashapon is scheduled for release in November 2026. It features the fluffy tails of Hololive talents, each adorned with a colorful carabiner and an acrylic charm. There are five varieties in total—Mio Ogami, Pekora Usada, Watame Sumakimaki, Botan Shiro, and Polka Omari—and each play costs 500 yen.

Pop-up Store

“Aono Hako” Casual Fashion Store Event in Tokyo and Osaka on October 23!

The “Aono Hako” “Casual Coordinates POP UP SHOP” will be held at WALLMA in the SHIBUYA109 Shibuya store starting October 23, 2026, and at WALLMA in the SHIBUYA109 Abeno store starting November 11! Merchandise such as acrylic stands and pin badges featuring original illustrations by character designer and chief animation director Miho Tanino will be available, and customers who spend 2,200 yen (tax included) or more will receive a bonus sticker (6 varieties total).

News

Production of the “Dr. STONE: TERRAFORMING” Anime Sequel Has Been Confirmed!

Production of the anime “Dr. STONE: TERRAFORMING” has been confirmed! This sequel adapts the post-main-story episodes included in Volume 27 of the original manga, and a promotional video featuring newly recorded voice work by Senku has also been released.
Here’s a roundup of comments from the original creators, Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, along with the latest information on the broadcast schedule.

Merchandise

“Seishun Buta Yarou × Poppin’ Cider” Goes on Sale at Don Quijote Starting October 14!

The “Seishun Buta Yarou” anime series × Poppin’ Cider collaboration will go on sale in limited quantities at Don Quijote stores nationwide starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026! Here are all six flavors, each inspired by Mai Sakurajima, Tomoe Koga, Rio Futaba, Nodoka Toyohama, Kaede Azusagawa, and Shoko Makinohara.
Each bottle comes with three randomly selected stickers featuring one of the characters.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

The Dr. STONE Exhibition Opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on December 10!

The “Dr. STONE” TV Anime Exhibition will be held at Exhibition Hall A in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, starting Thursday, December 10, 2026! Here’s a roundup of the exhibits—including the “Road to Revival from Petrification,” pulley and hot-air balloon experiences, and a message board—along with ticket information.
Tickets go on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, and tickets for specific dates and times will be sold via a lottery system.

 

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