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Prime 1 Studio's PRIME 1 STATUE brand is releasing an Ultimate Diorama Masterline statue of the Queen Alien from Aliens, recreating the nightmare breeding ground from planet LV-426 in a diorama spanning 140cm wide. Pre-orders begin June 26.
New goods featuring newly drawn illustrations by illustrator Higure Hizuki have arrived for Aokana Four Rhythms Across the Blue. The lineup includes can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and character clear cases, available online and at eeo Store Ikebukuro from June 27.
A new addition to the Rhodes Kids Series from the popular mobile game Arknights, featuring Pramanix, is now available for pre-order at the Myethos Japan online store, priced at 7,480 yen with a planned release in May 2027.
Five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan are serving exclusive daruma-inspired cocktails throughout August 2026, each reflecting the individual character and story of their respective property.
The TV anime BLUE LOCK is collaborating with kimono rental chain VASARA in a yukata event running from July 6 to August 31, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and exclusive merchandise inspired by each character's favorite things.
The Talk Shop cafe and dining at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is introducing a new Burger & Greens menu on August 1, 2026, featuring six craft burgers and three salads made with local ingredients from Kuromon Market.
Three chibi-style figures of Reze, Hayakawa Aki, and the Angel Devil from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc are now on sale through Bushiroad Creative's PalVerse Palé. open figure series, priced at ¥3,300 each.
Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima has rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigakijima, introducing the Comfort Library Cafe with 300 island-themed books, time-based local drink services, and a breakfast buffet featuring Okinawan favorites like Spam curry and taco rice.
DEPOT, a nostalgic bar inside Tokyo Station's GranSta, will serve Sapporo's Edel Pils in six different pouring styles using specially selected glassware—including rare discontinued pieces—every Wednesday in July 2026.
Japan's largest Disney orchestra concert tour returns with a Frozen-centered program, live vocals from New York performers, and 51 performances across 30 cities from September 11 to December 27, 2026.
A teaser PV for the new Disney smartphone game Disney Sparklink Stars, developed by coly Inc. under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan, was released on June 24, 2026. Pre-registration is now open via the official X account.
Mobile RPG Epic Seven has kicked off its summer season update, bringing the new limited hero 深海の瞳 フミル, a six-week special sub-story, and the Epic Dash event running through August 27, 2026.