The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
“To LOVE-ru: Short Story Collection Parade,” by Kentaro Yabuki and Saki Hasemi, goes on sale Friday, October 2, 2026!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-,” a 35th-anniversary exhibition celebrating the “Sonic” series, will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO starting October 9. In addition to concept art and development materials from past titles, the exhibition will also feature new collaborative artwork by 16 artists!
Merchandise
A collaboration between the TV anime “Yōko × Boku SS” and Karaoke Maneki Neko will take place from 1:00 PM on October 8, 2026, through November 8. Collaboration drinks (700 yen each) featuring original illustrations based on the theme “A Day Off with Cats” will be available along with free gifts, and collaboration merchandise such as acrylic stands will also be released. The merchandise will be available for pre-order on the official Maneki Neko online shop.
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the anime “Girls & Panzer: The Final Chapter” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 23 to November 5, 2026! New merchandise, such as large acrylic stands and tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of outfits inspired by “China Lolita,” will be available for purchase. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus illustration cards, as well as a campaign offering venue-exclusive birthday illustration cards featuring Miho Nishizumi and Arisu Shimada, along with life-size panels.
News
A collaboration between the “Seishun Buta Yarou” series and “Keikyu Kyun Travel” will take place from 12:00 PM on October 8, 2026, through November 3. Character standees will be set up at six locations along the Keikyu Line. By scanning the QR codes on the panels, you can receive original wallpapers featuring each Keikyu Line station as the background—exclusive to those specific locations.
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster SideM” pop-up shop, “~Who howls at night?~ marche,” will be held on the 1st floor of Shibuya Moddy from October 23 to November 1, 2026! Featuring Hideo Tsukuno, Ryu Kimura, Seiji Shingen, Maki Uzuki, and Saki Mizushima dressed as characters from the Werewolf game, as well as the idols in mini-character form, this event is perfect for Halloween.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Azumanga Daioh” is making its debut in the “Machibouke” Gashapon series, and pre-orders for “Azumanga Daioh: Machibouke—The Osaka Case” will begin on Gashapon Online at 11:00 AM on October 2, 2026. Based on an original illustration by the series’ creator, Kiyohiko Azuma, this set features five different figures of Osaka-san (Ayumi Kasuga). Each play costs 500 yen (tax included), and delivery is scheduled for late February 2027.
Pop-up Store
“TRAVAS TOKYO × Anime ‘NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE’ POP-UP SHOP at AMNIBUS STORE -green-” is set to open on October 23, 2026, at AMNIBUS STORE -green- on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Modi! To coincide with the announcement, an original illustration created exclusively for the TRAVAS TOKYO collaboration has been unveiled.
Collaboration Café
To commemorate the 4th anniversary of the 2.5-dimensional vocal group “AMPTAKxCOLORS,” the collaboration café “AMPTAKxCOLORS 4th Anniversary Café in Sweets Paradise” will be held at nine Sweets Paradise locations starting October 2, 2026. Featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations in colorful patterned jackets, the event will offer collaboration menu items supervised by the members, special 4th-anniversary desserts, and original cards where you can choose your favorite design.
Pop-up Store
The “Little Red Riding Hood Ver. POP UP SHOP” for the TV anime “Hotaru no Yomeiri” is set to open on October 20, 2026, on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! The shop will feature trading cards, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and other merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around Little Red Riding Hood. A purchase bonus will also be available, offering a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels
“Official Fan Book: Bonbon Drop Stickers—Perfect Book 2” goes on sale December 14, 2026! Includes strawberry chocolate bonbon stickers!
News
A collaboration between the theatrical anime *A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend* and Yaro Ramen, titled “A Young Pig-Boy Ramen,” will be held at five locations from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Sunday, November 15, 2026. Customers who order the collaboration-exclusive Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (2,000 yen, tax included) will receive an original postcard, and collaboration merchandise such as pin badges and T-shirts will also be on sale.
News
A digital collaboration campaign between “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night” and Joyful will be held from 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. A newly drawn key visual featuring the six magical girls dressed in Joyful-style uniforms has been unveiled, and a campaign will be held offering chances to win a set of six acrylic stands (limited to the first 1,500 winners) and meal vouchers.
Merchandise
Six “Graphic Skateboards” featuring bold designs based on Rella’s artwork from the “Hatsune Miku × Katsushika Hokusai” collaboration will go on sale in December 2026!
Pop-up Store
The “Petit Cure ~Precure Fairies~” Merchandise Fair is set to take place from October 17 to November 1, 2026, at the Character Goods Section in Zone B of Loft Yokohama! New products, such as mini acrylic dioramas and pin badges featuring brand-new illustrations of the Puchi Cure characters enjoying the snow, will be on sale. In addition, mini cards and venue-exclusive illustration cards will be distributed as purchase bonuses, and mini panels will be on display.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The “Animal Crossing” Gashapon series, “Animal Crossing: Landmark Accessories,” will be released sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of October 2026. The set includes all 7 characters—Tanukichi, Shizue, Apollo, Chachamaru, Jack, Caramel, and Peter—and costs 400 yen (tax included) per play. Multiple restocks are scheduled before the end of the year following the initial release.
News
The collaborative event between “18TRIP” and Yokohama’s Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, titled “Hakkeijima NICE TRIP!,” is set to take place from November 10 to December 18, 2026. A special event featuring the cast will also be held on December 6, and mini character illustrations will be unveiled!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
The swordmen from “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” are being released as “Marker Accessories” in Gashapon capsules, starting in the fifth week of October 2026. All six varieties—including Mikazuki Munechika and the five Early-Period Swords—feature original designs where they wear clear raincoats in their signature colors, perfect for attaching to umbrellas or bags as markers!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Detective Story* will open on October 14, 2026, at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan and Abeno and! New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “modern kimono” concept will be available, with details to be announced in future updates.
Merchandise
From *HUNTER×HUNTER*, AMNIBUS’s wildly popular merchandise—including suits, walking figures, and fighting back views—which has been well-received in the past, will be re-released in December 2026!
A collaboration café featuring the shōjo manga magazine *Monthly Flowers* will be held at “Cafe Lish” in Jimbocho from November 5, 2026, to January 29, 2027. A total of nine limited-edition menu items, each inspired by nine different works—including *Don’t Call It a Mystery* and *The Poe Clan*—will be available, each accompanied by a special gift!
Period: Nov 5, 2026〜Jan 29
The “Miffy” themed café, “Miffy Hot & Cozy Dining,” will be held from October 31, 2026, to January 24, 2027, at the BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi location in Oshiage, Tokyo, and and from November 26, 2026, to January 11, 2027, at Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. The menu will feature heartwarming winter dishes such as a gratin pie shaped like Miffy’s face and beef stew hamburger steak. Reservations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via the official website starting at 6:00 PM on October 23.
Period: Oct 31, 2026〜Jan 24
A “Touhou Project” collaboration café titled “Touhou Project Hakurei Shrine Autumn Festival 2026 at Cure Maid Café – Celebrating the Release of Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic” will be held at Cure Maid Café in Akihabara from October 30 to November 15, 2026. The menu will feature dishes inspired by characters from *Red Magic Village*, such as Flandre’s omelet rice and Remilia’s parfait, and customers will receive one limited-edition collaboration sticker (11 varieties total) with each collaboration menu item purchased.
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 15
The first café featuring the “ZO&FRIENDS” characters created by IPX (LINE FRIENDS) and G-DRAGON, “ZO&FRIENDS CAFE HOME&DREAM,” will be held at Shibuya PARCO from November 7 to December 15, 2026, from November 13 to December 20 at Shinsaibashi PARCO, and from February 19 to March 15, 2027, at THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO in Nagoya PARCO. Limited-edition menu items and merchandise inspired by the “home café” theme will be available, and reservation tickets obtained through Lawson Ticket (starting at 12:00 PM on November 1 for Shibuya and November 8 for Shinsaibashi) will come with bonus pins.
Period: Nov 7, 2026〜Mar 15
A themed café based on director Tetsuro Araki’s original anime series “Guilty Crown” and “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress” The “Guilty Crown × Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Exhibition – THE SCENE TABLE GINZA” will be held from October 30 to November 23, 2026, at the café attached to the Ginza Mirai Museum in Ginza, Tokyo. The menu will feature collaboration pasta dishes inspired by Inori and Mumei, waffle parfaits, and character-themed drinks. With every order, guests will receive a clear file, card, sticker, or coaster.
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 23
A collaboration café titled “~Bonds Forged~: Mugen Train Arc, Part 2,” celebrating the rebroadcast of the entire “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” series, will be held at ufotable Cafe and Machi★Asobi CAFE from November 3 to November 23, 2026. A total of 10 items will be available, including desserts inspired by the battle between Rengoku and Akaza!
Period: Nov 3, 2026〜Nov 23
Collaborative sweets and drinks from the TBS Tuesday drama *Iroha’s Love Transcends Time* and Branch Park will be available for takeout at Branch Park in Akasaka, Tokyo, from November 3 to November 29, 2026. The lineup includes “Suzu Castella,” inspired by the bell featured in the drama, and “Printed Café Lattes” (4 varieties total) featuring Okopii and the drama logo. Customers will receive an original clear file with each purchase.
Period: Nov 3, 2026〜Nov 29
"MEDAROTTERS Café," a collaboration between Imageneer's popular robot game "Medarotters" and Collaboration Café Honpo, will be held at the Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi locations from November 20 to December 13, 2026. Merchandise featuring original diner-style illustrations by Horumarin, as well as menu items such as the Meta-Bee Burger and the Katsu Curry Udon Set, will be available. Reservations will be accepted starting at 12:00 PM on October 30.
Period: Nov 20, 2026〜Dec 13
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 “Guilty Crown × Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Exhibition,” a joint exhibition featuring director Tetsuro Araki’s original anime series “Guilty Crown” and “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress,” is being held at the Ginza Mirai Museum in Ginza, Tokyo, from October 30 to November 23, 2026. Visitors can enjoy exhibits of original artwork and setting materials, an interactive area where you can discover the Void that’s perfect for you, and a photo spot featuring the song “Sakaseya Sakase.” Additionally, 40 types of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Inori Yuzuriha and Mumei will be on sale.
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 23
An exhibition of prints commemorating the publication of the art book for Ryoko Ikeda’s *The Rose of Versailles* will be held at EDITION88 in Gotanda, Tokyo, from November 12 to November 29, 2026. Admission is free, and approximately 50 types of prints will be on display and for sale, along with the art book and new prints!
Period: Nov 12, 2026〜Nov 29
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
The "Powerpuff Girls" pop-up store, "The Girls' Day Off," will be held from November 14 to December 2 at the Kyoto IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.! This marks the event’s first-ever appearance in Kyoto, and in addition to limited-edition merchandise, customers will receive original stickers and pouches as purchase bonuses.
Period: Nov 14, 2026〜Dec 2
A pop-up shop called “Tanuki Mame Shoten Park,” featuring virtual YouTubers “Koga-ryu Ninja! Ponpoko” and “I Want to Be Fashionable! Peanuts-kun” (Poko-Pee), will be held from November 13 to November 29 at the “SPACE2” event space on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui! The venue will feature a Poko-Pee-themed park, with a wide selection of the latest Poko-Pee merchandise, including items from their Zepp tour, planetarium events, and collaboration cafes.
Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Nov 29
The official pop-up store for the wildly popular horror game “Five Nights at Freddy’s” will be held sequentially from November 3 through January 24, 2027, at TOKYO Solamachi (November 3–17) and the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP Ikebukuro PARCO branch (January 8–24, 2027)! For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of nine original mini posters or one of five original clear mini posters, depending on the venue. Additionally, an original cotton bag will be available as part of a joint campaign between the two stores!
Period: Nov 3, 2026〜Jan 24
The “Cheerlistales POP-UP STORE” will be held from October 30 to November 15 at the Shinsaibashi PARCO 6F EVENT SPACE! This is the first pop-up store for the girl group “Cheerist Tales”—featuring Marron Cream, Usahana, Wish Me Mel, and Bonbon Ribbon—and will feature limited-edition merchandise inspired by cupcakes and other sweets, as well as die-cut stickers available with purchases of 2,200 yen (tax included) or more.
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Dec 27
The Tokyo leg of “Kapibara-san’s” pop-up tour, “Kapibara-san POP-UP: Nationwide Tour & Totetete Shop,” will be held at Tokyo Solamachi from October 30 to November 15! In addition to event-exclusive merchandise from the “Sougen Days” grassland art event and collaboration items with “Dom Dom Hamburger,” there will be special gifts with purchase, meet-and-greets with Kapibara-san in his “nosunosu” outfit, and coloring workshops.
Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 15
