The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Longing to Be a Magical Girl
Newly drawn merchandise from “Longing to Be a Magical Girl”—the “Puddle Ver.”, a Comiket 108 exclusive—will go on general sale in late November 2026!
October 2026
“Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World” “POP UP STREET in Okuyama O-mairi-machi & Asakusa Nishi-sando Shopping Street” has been confirmed to take place from Friday, October 2, 2026, to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Okuyama O-mairi-machi and the Asakusa Nishi-sando Shopping Street in Asakusa, Tokyo, among other locations!
The special pop-up shop will feature an early release of original merchandise featuring collaboration illustrations, and various events—such as a stamp rally—are planned to liven up the shopping district. From October 2 through October 4, entry will be by advance reservation only (registration opens on September 18 at 6:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis).
November 2026
The “SERVAMP” POP-UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, October 2, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka starting Friday, November 6!
The event will feature new merchandise featuring original Y2K-inspired illustrations by Tanaka Strike, the distribution of bonus clear cards (6 types total), and an exhibition of life-size panels. The lineup, including large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges, has also been revealed.
Macross
A3 Co., Ltd. will host the “MACROSS POP UP STORE: Go To Asakusa! Super-Dimensional School Trip” at the event hall on the 3rd floor of Matsuya Asakusa from October 2 to October 16, 2026. The event will feature acrylic stands, pin badges, acrylic cards, acrylic dioramas, and other items featuring original illustrations and GraffArt artwork. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (from a total of 17 designs) as a purchase bonus.
Josemaru
“Ichiban Kuji Chokotto Josemaru ~Furifuri Pretty Oinu~” will go on sale sequentially starting September 29, 2026, on Ichiban Kuji ONLINE and at the official Ichiban Kuji store. Priced at 550 yen per draw (including 10% tax), the lineup includes the plush mascot “Sumahokurin,” which doubles as a smartphone cleaner, as well as acrylic charms.
Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts (Baka-Tesu)
The “Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts” TV Anime POP UP CORNER at Melon Books will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at the Melon Books Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi stores, as well as through the Melon Books online store. The lineup includes pin badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and “POPArt” merchandise. Additionally, a store-exclusive purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (out of a total of 3 types).
NANA
The second collaboration between Ai Yazawa’s popular manga “NANA” and Godiva will go on sale on September 16, 2026. The lineup will feature a chocolate assortment with packaging depicting the members of BLACK STONES, G Chocolat in a heart-shaped tin, and the Mixed Berry Cake Chocolixir. Original stickers will also be available as a purchase bonus.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
“Furyu Lottery: Touken Ranbu ONLINE – A Stroll with Your Companion ~Pochi Lottery~ Part 2” will go on sale sequentially starting September 26, 2026, at Ministop, hobby shops, bookstores, and other locations. Each play costs 690 yen (tax included), and the lineup includes companion finger puppets, mini towel sets, and close attendant pin sticker sets.
HIGH CARD
A collaboration café between the original TV anime “HIGH CARD” and the specialty tea shop Oshiad will be held at three locations—Harajuku, Daikanyama, and Kanazawa—from September 18 to October 12, 2026. The event will feature herbal tea sodas, mocktails, and tea-inspired snacks inspired by the characters, and customers who place orders or make reservations will receive coasters and illustrated cards.
December 2026
An interactive exhibition featuring the animated masterpiece *Panda! Panda!* by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki will be held at PARCO HALL on the 8th floor of the West Wing of Nagoya PARCO from December 12, 2026, through January 31, 2027. The exhibition will feature an area recreating the dining room in Mimiko’s house and a photo spot inspired by the “Rainy Day Circus.” Advance tickets are currently on sale for 1,400 yen (tax included) for general admission.
October 2026
A pop-up shop for the movie *Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise* will be held at Ueno Marui starting October 2, 2026, and at Morage Saga starting October 16. In addition to the sale of 20 different merchandise items—including acrylic stands and A3 tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of the fishtail dress—there will be an exhibition of life-size standees and original artwork, as well as a purchase bonus offering an A5 illustration card.
Demon Possessed! Iruma-kun
A collaboration between “Demons Have Entered! Iruma-kun if: Episode of Ma-Fia” and Animate’s “Gratte” will take place at 11 stores nationwide from September 18 to October 18, 2026. A total of six designs will be available for three items—graphic lattes, icing cookies, and graphic ice cream—and trading acrylic coasters will be offered as paid promotional items.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Starting in October 2026, Taito’s “Techinui” line of freestanding plush toys will begin releasing figures from *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders*. All three varieties—Jotaro Kujo, Joseph Joestar, and Mohammed Avdol—are scheduled to be available in October, while the other three varieties—DIO, Noriaki Kakyoin, and Jean-Pierre Polnareff—are scheduled to be available in November as prizes at amusement facilities nationwide.
Berserk
“Ichiban Kuji Berserk: Fates of the Twin Poles” will go on sale starting September 25, 2026, at Lawson stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and other locations. The lineup includes Prize A—reproduction original artwork framed in the new “EPITAFRAME” style—as well as MASTERLISE figures of Guts and Zodd, among other items. Each draw costs 850 yen (including 10% tax).
Sanrio
Sanrio’s original “Miniature Package Charm Series” will go on sale starting September 16, 2026, at Sanrio-operated stores, Sanrio corners in department stores, and the Sanrio Online Shop!
This new series features 16 different charms—each priced at 990 yen—that come as sets of 3D character mascots and small accessory parts, allowing you to pretend to run your own shop. Here’s a summary of the release date, participating stores, and purchase limits.
Hololive
An event featuring Hololive Generation 0 member “Sakura Miko,” titled “Eri & Eizo Park: Sakura Miko in Odaiba,” will be held at LED DAIBA STUDIO from October 15 to November 1, 2026. The event will feature screenings of a special video on a large wall-sized video display, as well as the sale of 13 original merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations.
