The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From “Chiikawa” by Nagano, the “Chiikawa Fluffy Flocked Doll” capsule toys are coming soon. All four types—Chiikawa, Hachiware, the Rabbit, and the Flying Squirrel—transformed into fluffy flocked mascots, will go on sale starting in October 2026!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissière” will open on October 9, 2026, at the Tokyo Character Street F Staircase Area and Online Plaza in Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai! New merchandise, such as pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations and graph art, will be available. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (5 types total).
Collaboration Café
A collaboration celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “Ace Attorney” series has been announced at two Capcom Cafe locations: Ikebukuro and Umeda. The event will begin on October 9, 2026, and the main visual—featuring Ryuichi Naruhodo and other key characters celebrating the 25th anniversary—has also been unveiled!
Merchandise
Bandai’s “Tamagotchi” line features six varieties of the “Sparkling Water-in-Seal” series—cute, shimmering, and wobbly with water and glitter—now on sale from CRUX!
Collaboration Café
The “SWEET HALLOWEEN CAFE at Share CAFE,” a collaboration café for the TV anime “Candy Caries,” will be held from October 16 to October 31, 2026, at the Share CAFE Harakado branch in Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado. Newly drawn illustrations featuring Ame and the Kariés characters in Halloween costumes will be on display, and details on the limited-edition collaboration menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From the movie *Detective PreCure! The Mysterious Garden and the Two Secrets*, the prize items “Round and Chubby PreFace Plushies” (Vol. 1–Vol. 4) are now available. They will be rolled out sequentially starting September 25, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide, with a lineup of four varieties per series!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for the special collaboration between the anime series “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”—titled “Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!”—will tour Base Yard Tokyo locations in five cities across Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima—starting November 20, 2026! The first lineup of 13 items—including acrylic stands, random-design mats, and pin badges—has been unveiled, along with a collaboration lottery set for release on January 23, 2027, and card-shaped soft cookies scheduled for release in January 2027!
Pop-up Store
The “The Idolmaster Million Live!” Cyber Planet POP UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting October 8, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu (Abeno Hoop) starting November 7! In addition to new merchandise featuring original illustrations of Miki Hoshii, Ritsuko Akizuki, Tomoka Tenkubashi, Seirika Hakozaki, and Anna Mochizuki in their “Cyber Planet” costumes, there will be bonus clear cards, venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards, OSMO stamps, and a life-size panel giveaway campaign!
Merchandise
Merchandise from the “Licorice Recoil” “POP UP STORE in SHIBUYA109” pre-release sale is now available for purchase online! Released in December 2026.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From the anime *My Hero Academia*, the “Gyukotto” mascot figures—which feature characters tightly hugging plush toys—are coming to capsule toy vending machines. A total of five varieties, including Izuku Midoriya and Hawks holding All Might figures, will go on sale at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in December 2026!
Pop-up Store
The Harry Potter pop-up store, “Mahoudokoro,” will be held at Hakata Amu Est from September 26 to December 27, 2026.
Pop-up Store
Popular Works by Liu Consultation Room The “Liu Consultation Room POP UP SHOP in OIOI,” featuring brand-new illustrations from “Sibylla,” “Gratoni,” and “Dokuto,” will be held at Shibuya Moddy starting October 3, 2026, and at Nagoya Central Park starting October 17! In addition to original merchandise based on the concept of a “weekend outing” with the Explorers, the event will feature the “Sybila” original perfume—available exclusively through Marui Web Channel—as well as a purchase-based raffle and special benefits for new Epoca Card members.
Fashion
New long-sleeve T-shirts, pullovers, and hoodies from the collaboration between the popular game “Fortnite” and “Shimamura” will go on sale starting September 26, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on Shimamura Park (the online store). All items are priced at 2,189 yen (tax included) and feature designs on the back depicting game motifs such as the Battle Bus and Loot Llama. They will be available in sizes ranging from 140 to 170 cm.
Collaboration Café
A collaboration café between the hugely popular RPG “Fallout” and TOWER RECORDS CAFE Omotesando will open on October 22, 2026. The menu features nine items inspired by in-game food and Nuka-Cola, along with limited-edition giveaways—such as postcards—and café-exclusive merchandise!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
To commemorate the release of the “Theater Series [Part 1]: Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery,” the first-ever exhibition of reproductions of original artwork from the source manga will be held at the Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store Book Hall starting October 24, 2026. Visitors will receive one of five replica tickets featuring characters such as Riko and Nanachi on a first-come, first-served basis!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Amuse’s capsule toy series “Stray Hair Clips” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines starting September 24, 2026. The lineup features a total of five varieties—black, blonde, and brown hair, plus colorful “stray hairs” with pom-poms and ribbons—allowing you to easily add a strand of hair that looks like it’s sticking out, just like a manga protagonist’s!
Pop-up Store
A “Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL” pop-up shop will be held at three locations: Grand Entas (Akihabara Onoden Building) starting October 3, 2026; G-Store Osaka starting October 24; and G-Store Nagoya starting November 7! New merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Yuma Tsukumo, Ryoga Kamishiro, Kaito Amagi, and Rei Magatsuki—based on the theme of “Preparing for a Duel”—will be on sale, and postcards will be distributed as purchase bonuses.
News
A collaboration campaign between the TV series “Kamen Rider Agito” and Yabaton will be held at three Yabaton locations in Osaka starting October 3, 2026. Customers who spend a certain amount and provide the secret phrase will receive one of six ticket cases, and those who present a ticket to the “True Agito” Exhibition will receive an original sticker!
News
Collaboration items marking the fifth year of the partnership between “Hobonichi Techo” and *ONE PIECE magazine* will go on sale starting October 1, 2026. The lineup includes the 2027 edition of the planner—featuring original artwork and 365 famous quotes—as well as HON, planner covers titled “Episode 1000” and “Going Merry go!”, and stationery items such as desk pads and sticker sets.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
SK Japan’s capsule toy “Shimajiro Wobbling Marker” will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting around September 24, 2026. There are five varieties in total, each featuring a figure of Shimajiro, Mimirin, Toripii, Nyakki, or Hana-chan with a silicone ring attached, priced at 400 yen (tax included) per play.
"Dear My Heart in TreeVillage Cafe," part of the "Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc" series, will be held sequentially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata from December 12, 2026, to February 11, 2027. A newly drawn illustration of Sakura holding a letter has been unveiled!
Period: Dec 12, 2026〜Feb 11
The second collaboration between the TV anime "WIND BREAKER" and Sweets Paradise will take place sequentially at six locations nationwide from December 1 to December 27, 2026. Details on the collaboration menu, promotional items, and Sweets Paradise-exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be announced at a later date!
Period: Dec 1, 2026〜Dec 27
A collaboration between “Bungo Stray Dogs” and the Animate Cafe Pop-Up Edition will be held at Tokozawa Sakura Town for two days on November 14 and 15, 2026. The event will feature drinks inspired by six characters—including Atsushi Nakajima and Osamu Dazai—dressed in traditional Japanese attire, as well as merchandise such as coasters and acrylic stands available as order bonuses!
Period: Nov 14, 2026〜Nov 15
A collaboration between Sanrio’s “Furagaria Memories”—featuring humanoid characters—and the Sanrio Café Ikebukuro branch has been announced to commemorate the start of the “Kizuna: Yui-hen” arc. For a limited time from November 6 to November 23, 2026, latte art featuring all 18 Fragaria characters—including Harurit and Claude—will be available!
Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 23
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
The “We Are Aliens Exhibition,” which traces the production history of director Kohei Kadowaki’s film *We Are Aliens*, is returning to Shinjuku Marui Annex due to its popularity. The exhibition will be held from November 1 to November 30, 2026, with free admission, and new merchandise—including postcards from a selection of 1,301 designs—will be available!
Period: Nov 1, 2026〜Nov 30
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 “GeGeGe Memorial 2026 Toei Animation POP UP STORE” will be held on the 5th floor of Chofu PARCO from November 18 to November 30, 2026. A lineup of 30 new merchandise items has been unveiled, including original artwork by Michi Himeno and items based on *Akuma-kun* and *The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege*!
Period: Nov 18, 2026〜Nov 30
"Dear My Heart in TreeVillage Cafe," part of the "Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc" series, will be held sequentially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata from December 12, 2026, to February 11, 2027. A newly drawn illustration of Sakura holding a letter has been unveiled!
Period: Dec 12, 2026〜Feb 11
A pop-up shop for the anime series “Spaceship Sagittarius,” which premiered in 1986, is being held at Shosen Grande, Shosen Book Tower, and Horindo Bookstore’s Takadanobaba branch. From December 1, 2026, to January 3, 2027, T-shirts and glasses featuring stills from the pilot episode and other scenes will be available!
Period: Dec 1, 2026〜Jan 3
The “Brown Dust 2 POP UP SHOP” will be held sequentially at three venues in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka from November 4 through January 24, 2027! Items such as acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of Jenis, Celia, Therese, Sylvia, and Helena in their “Kemo-Mimi Police”-style outfits, as well as life-size tapestries, will be on sale. Variant versions of these goods will be available exclusively through COCOLLABO’s online store.
Period: Nov 4, 2026〜Jan 24
To celebrate the conclusion of “Yona of the Dawn,” an Animate Fair will be held from December 19 through January 11, 2027, at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store! During the event period, customers who purchase or pre-order related merchandise and books will receive a set of six illustrated cards. New products will also be available, including foil-stamped acrylic stands, “Peta Collection” items featuring cover art from the manga series, and “Pashacore” items.
Period: Dec 19, 2026〜Jan 11
