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A series of Code Geass plushie prize merchandise is set to arrive consecutively at amusement facilities across Japan from April 2026, featuring characters from the Black Knights and other fan-favorite series entries.
The take-out sushi chain Kozo Sushi is rolling out a limited-time collaboration with the anime Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, featuring two space-themed menu items and a social media campaign with exclusive prizes.
A limited-time water omikuji fortune-telling experience featuring popular Naruto characters launches at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from May 9, 2026.
New illustrations of the quintuplets in a "Race Ambassador" style feature on a range of items including car accessories and collectibles, with pre-orders open from April 17 to May 8, 2026.
The SNOW MIKU 2026 theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" has been newly re-edited and transformed into an immersive 3D spatial video, now available for purchase as a Spatial Disk compatible with Meta Quest headsets and smartphones.
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
Post-order sales for GRIDMAN UNIVERSE POP UP STORE merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations are now open at the official online store and anime shops nationwide.
A limited Hatsune Miku collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring special menus, original goods, and an X campaign.
A collaboration between the music character rap project Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- and Laforet HARAJUKU is set to run from April 25 to May 31, 2026, featuring a POP UP SHOP, SNS giveaway campaign, digital stamp rally, and more.
Original collaboration goods featuring the Nakano quintuplets and Fuutarou Uesugi in near-future railway costumes go on sale starting May 1, 2026, at Animate Akihabara, Animate Osaka Nipponbashi, and Animate Nagoya.
The Jujutsu Kaisen animation exhibition featuring the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" and "Shibuya Incident" arcs will be held at Daimaru Sapporo Store from July 22 to August 10, 2026. Priority lottery tickets open on May 8.
Five types of acrylic stands featuring characters from the manga Scrap Book by Iku Oyamada have gone on sale, with a limited-time goods fair also being held at Animate Nagano.
A Nendoroid figure of Eijun Sawamura, the pitcher of Seidou from the TV anime Ace of Diamond act II Second Season, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in October 2026.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a new Stellar character Suga Otori "Moon" (voiced by Marika Takano) from April 16, along with a revival event, a revival scout, and a series of events centered around teammate Murao Mira running through May 2026.
The adorable fluffy character Alpacasso has arrived on Japan's largest live streaming platform 17LIVE, bringing a special collaboration event running through April 29, 2026, complete with limited digital prizes and exclusive merchandise.
FuRyu's premium hobby brand F:NEX is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Alya in Succubus ver. from the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, currently available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in November 2026.
A collaboration café based on the anime Everyday Host is set to open in Nishishinjuku from April 30 to June 14, 2026, with character-themed menus and a special pre-reservation champagne-style tower experience.
FamilyMart's digital lottery service Famima Online Kuji adds two new lineups starting April 15, 2026 — a Sesame Street pixel art collection and merchandise from the TV anime "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" — along with the announcement of new service ambassadors Toruripu - True & Lip-.
A new batch of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End goods has been announced as the second installment of the mochocho chibi-character series, featuring heart-shaped can badges, acrylic stands, and more.
Nine Kamen Rider Zero-One collaboration apparel items from the brand Favorite are available for pre-order from April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM through May 15, 2026, featuring one-piece dresses, a hoodie, and MA-1 jackets inspired by iconic characters from the series.
Kotobukiya is set to release a 1/7 scale figure of Noble Kanan from "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" in November 2026, based on original artwork by manga artist nonco and featuring a bold swimsuit-maid outfit design.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size series is expanding with a new Hatsune Miku Rabbit Hole Ver. figure, approximately 240mm tall and priced at ¥8,800 (tax included), with a scheduled release in September 2026.
The music video for "Power of Power," the theme song written exclusively for the pachinko machine "e Record of Ragnarok," has been released, featuring original in-game visuals paired with Mitsuru Matsuoka's powerful vocals.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers receives a version update introducing a limited-time Papillon Myu summon event, new cross-server battle content, and the Seikon enhancement system.
A LINE theme based on the anime film "Whoever Steals This Book" is now available as of April 16, featuring designs inspired by the film's atmosphere and characters Fuyuyu and Mashiro.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing 1/7 scale figures of Tomori Takamatsu and Anon Chihaya from BanG Dream! MyGO!!!!!, both dressed in the beloved "Zero gravity" outfits, with a scheduled release in June 2027.
Starting April 15, CRAVE SAGA on DMM GAMES launched the Revival Yatsukamizu Advent Battle, and the new Regalia Gacha brings two new characters — Nitohiya IF and Maiden — each with powerful new skills.
Good Smile Company's 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure, based on illustrator Rella's "16th birthday" themed visual, is getting a rerelease and is now available through AmiAmi.
A new collection of merchandise from the TV anime "Kusunoki's Garden of Gods" is available for pre-order at the online store "THE Chara" from April 15 through April 30, 2026.
A limited pop-up store featuring Nintama Rantarō and Rascal the Raccoon merchandise will open at Osaka HEP FIVE 6th floor from April 24 to May 6, 2026, with ticket reservations required on the first three days.
All 12 members of idol units Six Gravity and Procellarum from Tsukiuta. are joining the NuiPal plush series, dressed in their 10th anniversary illustration costumes, with pre-orders now open.
Crypton Future Media has released Hatsune Miku V6, the latest iteration of the iconic voice synthesis software, featuring two distinct voice banks and a new character design by illustrator LAM.
HOLO-KINGDOM, a new 3D action game from the hololive fan-game brand holo Indie, is now live on Steam with a free demo. Players can choose from four hololive 3rd Generation members and battle through stages using character-specific weapons and skills.
Nekopara Sekai Connect, a new mobile RPG based on the beloved Nekopara visual novel series, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android, with a launch campaign offering up to 220 free gacha tickets for new players over 22 login days.
The second round of the Dolphin Wave WEB Lottery is now available, featuring Michiru, Kōri, Mashio, and Tomo in a brand-new "Animal Ears × Delivery Staff" illustrated design across a range of prizes including life-size tapestries and oversized acrylic stands.
A limited-time scene photo exhibition celebrating the anime adaptation of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? is being held free of charge at the Kumamoto Manga Arts gallery space from April 16 to May 12.
A second wave of nine newly illustrated Tsumammare acrylic accessories for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is coming from COSPA, featuring characters ranging from Mach in her pilot suit to Char Aznable in disguise, scheduled for late June 2026.
Characters from the anime Haikyu!!, including Kageyama Tobio and Oikawa Tooru, are coming to Taito Lottery for the first time, with figures, sitting mascots, acrylic stands, and more available at FamilyMart stores nationwide from May 2, 2026.
Union Creative is releasing a 1/6 scale completed figure of Tenka Osaki from THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS in the Gardienne Amethyst costume, scheduled for January 2027, with a suggested retail price of ¥33,000 (tax included).
A new lineup of Easter-themed merchandise from Inu X Boku Secret Service, featuring newly drawn illustrations, is now accepting pre-orders on the "THE キャラ" online shop through April 27, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited Kamihime Nike and Amon in new attire, along with a daily roulette event where players can win up to 100 free gacha rolls.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
Animate has unveiled the designs for the exclusive bonus items accompanying the Blu-ray & DVD release of The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer, including character acrylic stands for Volumes 1 and 2 and a special gift set for those who purchase all three volumes.
Five DMM GAMES titles including FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL have kicked off the KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale cross-title collaboration event featuring a brand-new original story, four major campaigns, and limited collab characters, running through April 27, 2026.
VTuber agency Haconect is collaborating with AKIHABARA BENTO in Akihabara from April 10 to April 26, 2026, offering themed bento boxes, drinks, and exclusive merchandise during the event period.
Jewelry badge brand M925 has teamed up with the hit manga Eren the Southpaw to produce a limited-edition sterling silver badge engraved with the message "MAKE GOOD EVEN ON SHITTY DAYS," timed to the series' anime adaptation and on sale at the TV anime exhibition at Yurakucho Marui.
An online lottery featuring brand-new goods based on official illustrations from the smartphone game Million Dollar Boys: OtomeGame is available through eeo Store online until April 30, 2026.
A special collaboration between the 9th-anniversary multimedia project Revue Starlight and the lyric-based card game CARU UTA is set for release in summer 2026, featuring 28 songs and 99 cards with anime and film scene photos.
New character Kotaro has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, bringing a pickup gacha, a new side story event, a collaboration cafe in Akihabara, and a commemorative campaign — all running at the same time.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
An online lottery featuring official anime illustrations from "A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation" has launched on RAFFLE, with exclusive merchandise including acrylic panels, ring stands, keychains, and more available through April 24, 2026.
Four new merchandise items from The All-Devouring Whale: Homecoming are now available for pre-order at AMNIBUS, including trading hologram can badges, a canvas board, BIG acrylic stands, and a matte poster.
AmiAmi, a major hobby shop in Japan, has released its monthly figure pre-order ranking for March 2026, showcasing top picks from popular franchises including Elf Village, hololive, and Street Fighter.
A pop-up store collaboration between fashion brand ANGEL BLUE and the anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch is set to open at Ikebukuro Loft and Namba Loft from May 1 to May 17, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise with specially drawn artwork.
An online lottery for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 goes on sale April 16, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mahiru Shiina dressed as a magical girl, along with plush toys and other merchandise.
The "Arknights POP UP SHOP in Marui" is set to open at three Marui store locations across Japan, featuring new "Shopping" theme merchandise with original illustrations by artist Bodax.
Acrylic ring stands featuring original illustrations of Gabimaru and Choubee from the TV anime Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku are available for pre-order at U-TREASURE from April 9 to May 11, 2026. The stands are designed to display the separately sold Motif Ring.
To mark its 5th anniversary in April 2026, Kemono Friends V Project has opened applications for new Friends and announced the KemoV Fan Meeting "Eeeyaan!" on May 9 in Tokyo — with free entry for the talk show and exhibition.
A "Kodocha: Sana's Stage" POP UP SHOP is coming to Shinjuku Marui Annex from April 24, 2026, and Namba Marui from June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated artwork by manga creator Miho Obana.
A pop-up shop celebrating Love Live! Sunshine!! will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from May 1 to 10, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise based on "The Blue Swell" costumes.
Prize merchandise for the Netflix series Dandelion, including a mini plush toy and acrylic stand, is set to appear at amusement facilities from the third week of April 2026.
An online lottery titled "Birthday Date with Chizuru Mizuhara" from Rent-A-Girlfriend launches April 16, 2026, on Kujibikido, offering newly drawn character illustrations on prizes including pub mirrors, tapestries, and acrylic accessories.
Sega Fave is releasing a new Lucky Kuji lottery series themed around Case Closed with a Neo City Pop aesthetic. Featuring newly drawn illustrations of 8 characters including ones from the latest film, the no-lose lottery is available at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town stores.
A limited-edition collaboration between the Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary and popular Tokyo Station sweet brand CARAMEL MEISTER launches from April 18, 2026, featuring a special commemorative package and collectible original cards.
A special premium pack celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Detective Conan TV anime is now available from Weiß Schwarz Blau, featuring exclusive card rarities and serial-numbered cards.
Cookie Run: Kingdom has launched a major collaboration with the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, bringing new playable cookies, special skins, a story episode, and various in-game events running through May 7, 2026.
Original merchandise from the Gintama x Keio Line "Spring Strolling Trip" collaboration is now available via post-event online ordering through May 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM at the Cocoani online store.
The idle battle RPG In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect launched its official service on April 7, 2026. To mark the 100,000 pre-registration milestone, two SSR+ characters are being distributed to all players.
Starting April 9, 2026, the arcade game Initial D The Arcade is hosting a collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring themed in-game items inspired by Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio.
A limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen pop-up shop themed around "Kogane to Issho" is coming to five HMV locations across Japan from April 21 to May 10, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro and ROUND1 entertainment facilities kicks off on April 18, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, themed rooms, and original merchandise across stores nationwide.
Pre-orders are open on the Square Enix e-STORE for the "+Tic Elder Sister" online lottery, featuring original illustrated merchandise by manga artist Kuri Icha — and every ticket is a winner.
A special exhibition exploring 120 years of stop-motion animation history and behind-the-scenes production secrets opens at SKIPCity's Video Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
The popular YouTube animated series Teikou Penguin is making its first-ever aquarium collaboration at AOAO SAPPORO in Sapporo this Golden Week, with a special exhibition running from April 28 to June 30, 2026, featuring a stamp rally, dedicated character room, and exclusive merchandise.
Pre-orders are now open for merchandise based on the theatrical anime 100 Meters, featuring acrylic stands, hair clips, uniform-design face towels, and scene photo goods.
Starting April 10th, approximately 170 AEON and AEON Style stores across Japan will carry 8 types of Tom and Jerry collaboration T-shirts from the youth casual wear brand Doublefocus, priced at 1,980 yen (2,178 yen with tax).
FAN+Life has opened pre-orders for original merchandise inspired by TV anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, with six product types themed around Mahiru Shiina's angel-style coordinate outfits. Pre-orders are open now, with release scheduled for late July 2026.
A collection of exclusive merchandise from a Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card and Village Vanguard collaboration is now on sale, featuring trading pin badges, character stands, acrylic keychains, acrylic charms, trading clear cards, phone shoulder straps, and a tote bag.
Popular Detective Conan characters will appear daily at Sapporo Factory Atrium from May 2 to 6, 2026, with lottery-based 2-shot commemorative photo sessions held each day to celebrate the TV Anime "Detective Conan" 30th Anniversary Exhibition.
Max Factory has announced a figma of Morgan, the Berserker-class Servant from Fate/Grand Order, depicted in her First Ascension appearance. The non-scale articulated figure is planned for release in January 2027 and is available exclusively at Amiami and select retailers.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE figure of Übel from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in September 2026.
To celebrate Loco Musica's birthday (April 8), a new online lottery featuring original goods based on specially drawn illustrations from the TV anime Gushing over Magical Girls has launched on Kujibikido.
The Steam store page for Nna-tan's Pixel Princess, a pixel puzzle game featuring hololive production's 4th Generation member Himemori Luna, is now live through holo Indie. Wishlist registration is open ahead of the scheduled May 28, 2026 release.
In Another World with My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect, an idle battle RPG based on the popular anime series In Another World with My Smartphone 2, officially launched on April 7, 2026. All users receive two SSR+ characters to commemorate the 100,000 pre-registration milestone.
A new COSBAG from Good Smile Moment inspired by Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in July 2026.
Starting April 7, 2026, the Marukuji online lottery service is offering newly illustrated chibi character goods from the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring Heracles, Jack the Ripper, Buddha, and more in the original "Chaponne!" illustration series.
A browser game based on the beloved anime series Shakugan no Shana is on its way, with pre-registration now open to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary year.
A pop-up shop for TV anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" will be held at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in Shibuya and select Animate stores from April 24 to May 10, 2026, featuring new beach date-themed merchandise and exclusive event bonuses.
The upcoming TV anime Yowamushi Pedal smartphone app Yowamushi Pedal: Resonance Pedaism has unveiled an original newly drawn key visual, with pre-registration now open on both the App Store and Google Play.
New merchandise from the TV anime Gushing over Magical Girls is now available for pre-order on CharaON!, including Dekapunikore! Acrylic Figures and Die-Cut Stickers featuring Magia Baiser, Leopard, and Nero Alice.
A collaboration between the popular character IP Hoppe-chan and the online crane game app BOUNTY HUNTERS launched on April 6, 2026, coinciding with the debut of the new Hoppe-chan TV anime on TOKYO MX.
The Look Back Anime Exhibition at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka runs from April 24 to May 17, 2026, showcasing original cels, photo spots recreating iconic scenes, and exclusive merchandise from the animated film.
A new lineup of Monogatari Series merchandise is now available for order through the anime goods online store CharaON!, including hologram can badge sets, acrylic keyrings, and die-cut stickers featuring popular characters.
ABEMA is airing a free non-stop broadcast of all 103 episodes of Tottoko Hamtaro Ham Ham Paradichu! starting at 6:30 AM on April 8, 2026, in celebration of the birthday of Panda, the Ham-Hams' resident master carpenter.
Season 3 of the popular anime series "As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World" is confirmed for a Fall 2026 broadcast on CBC/TBS's nationwide "Agaru Anime" timeslot, with the first key visual and PV now available.
Craft beer featuring characters from the classic 1973 anime Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog has been released by OGA BREWING, available in two styles — Pale Ale and IPA.
A collaboration event between the TV anime Everyday Host and namco TOKYO kicks off on April 17, 2026, featuring limited prize items using newly drawn illustrations, themed food and drinks, and a lineup of original goods.
A new collaboration between Hatsune Miku and illustrator Kuno has launched on AMNIBUS, featuring original casual-wear illustrations of Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO across a range of everyday items.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 8 types of Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler merchandise, including trading acrylic cards and glitter can badges, starting March 30.
Kakiyasu Honten, a long-established meat specialty shop with over 150 years of history, is releasing a new Mugen Gyunabe Bento featuring two new Kyojuro Rengoku wrapping paper designs from the Demon Slayer anime, along with fan-favorite original clear files included with every purchase.
The Lovisia gift cosmetics brand is releasing a new blind-box collaboration with Case Closed, featuring 12 secret designs each for hand cream and lip cream, complete with collectible charms — going on sale April 10, 2026.
A new hologram can badge 2-piece set from the TV anime "May I Ask for One Final Thing?" is now available to order through the online shop CharaON!
Celebrating the new Rilakkuma anime, a limited-time themed cafe featuring a photogenic afternoon tea experience opens across three Japanese cities starting April 23, 2026.
Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Shakugan no Shana III (Final) Shana 2.0 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in September 2026 at ¥6,900 (tax included).
Az-Maker Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for new TV anime Summer Pockets merchandise on the CharaON! online store, including acrylic character stands, Puni-Kore! acrylic figures with stands, and die-cut stickers featuring Shiroha, Ao, Kamome, and Tsumugi.
Taito Corporation has announced the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular light novel series The Detective Is Already Dead, coming to Nintendo Switch to mark the anime's fifth anniversary.
A collaboration event featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters kicks off at GiGO stores nationwide on April 18, 2026, with limited-edition prizes, a collaboration café, original merchandise, collaboration taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
threezero's FigZero 1/6 scale fully articulated figure of En from the manga Dorohedoro is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the anime adaptation, Nijigen COSPA has released F6 canvas art pieces featuring Rudeus, Sylphiette, Roxy, and Eris in four vibrant designs.
Three characters from the TV anime Sakamoto Days — Sakamoto Taro, Asakura Shin, and Nagumo — have joined the "Amenui" original plush series by A3. Pre-orders are open on eeo Store online.
FREEing is releasing 1/4-scale completed figures of Yumi and Hikage from Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link, dressed in bondage maid costumes inspired by an illustration from the Senran Kagura x Don Quijote collaboration.
Netmarble's new animated open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, made its first post-launch overseas offline appearance at CON-CON HONG KONG 2026, held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on April 4–5, 2026.
A maid-outfit version of Lily has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, alongside Part 2 of the seasonal event "Maid in Dreemia" and an upcoming collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara.
A pop-up shop for Umineko When They Cry is coming to Ikebukuro Sukima Store starting April 29, 2026, featuring new merchandise with original "Witches' Council"-themed illustrations and retro art designs.
A new 1/6 scale figure of Elaina from Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina, based on the cover illustration of the original novel's 24th volume, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. The figure is scheduled for release in November 2026 at a reference price of ¥23,980.
Kotobukiya is releasing a 1/7 scale completed figure of Francesca Prelati from the TV anime Fate/strange Fake, featuring her distinctive gothic lolita outfit, planned for September 2026 at a reference price of ¥25,300.
Rooar Studio is releasing 1/7 scale finished figures of Crazy Mita and Kind Mita from the game MiSide, with both products available for pre-order on AmiAmi and scheduled for a July 2026 release.
A new lineup of character goods from the manga Pink & Habanero is now available for pre-order, with shipping expected in late June 2026.
The mobile RPG Brown Dust 2 is bringing back its collaboration with Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link from April 9, 2026, featuring five popular characters and two seasonal events with mini-games.
To mark the April 10 theatrical release of Detective Conan - Fallen Angel of the Highway, six Shogakukan shoujo and women's manga magazines are featuring special Case Closed collaboration supplements, each using original illustrations from the series.
New original illustration merchandise for the Dark Moon: The Blood Altar anime is arriving, along with an Animate Fair running June 13 to July 5, 2026, where purchases earn a free bromide card.
New Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise from COSPA is arriving in early July 2026, featuring graphic tag keychains, tote bags, outdoor stickers, and T-shirts for Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Tomioka, and Shinobu.
A new lineup of Here Comes the Black Witch!! merchandise has arrived, featuring cover illustrations and familiar character designs. Online orders are open now, with in-store sales at eeo Store Ikebukuro beginning May 12, 2026.
Scene photos from Episode 12 of the TV anime The Holy Grail of Eris have been added to the convenience store print service, available at approximately 30,000 locations nationwide through January 14, 2027.
SoulStudio has announced a new SoulChat experience based on the anime "I Saved Myself with a Potion!", launching on LINE on April 10 with Yakumo Kaede as the first available character.
To celebrate Identity V's 8th anniversary, Frontier Works is holding a special fair at Animate featuring newly drawn fairy tale-themed merchandise, plus new items from the Kindergarten and Essence Memorial series.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 11 types of Kiniro Mosaic merchandise featuring new illustrations by manga author Yui Hara, including trading die-cut stickers, can badges, bromides, illustration cards, acrylic stands, and more in an idol costume version.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 9 types of newly illustrated "Gal Uniform ver." merchandise from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, featuring all 13 members with exclusive reservation bonuses available.
A special fair celebrating the 10th anniversary of Love Live! Sunshine!! is coming to Gamers stores and online starting June 5, 2026, featuring new merchandise with original wedding dress illustrations.
Two Nendoroid figures of Gyro Zeppeli from the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run are set for release in September 2026, with the DX version bundling his beloved horse Valkyrie.
A new lineup of merchandise from the TV anime Ninku has gone on sale to commemorate its 30th anniversary, available through the mail-order site "THE CHARA." The order window runs from April 2 to April 16, 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online store for original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for 10 types of Rascal Does Not Dream series products, featuring newly drawn guitar performance illustrations of popular characters.
Merchandise from the Rascal Does Not Dream series POP UP SHOP, previously held at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, is now available for post-event online order via the THEキャラ shopping site through April 16, 2026.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the popular anime, launched its 1st anniversary campaign on April 2, 2026, featuring limited tag-character gachas, free daily pulls, 3,000 diamonds in login bonuses, and more.
New merchandise for the manga Shuraba no One Side Love by Lemon Fujikura is now on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro and through the eeo Store online shop, including pin badges, acrylic cards, an acrylic stand, a smartphone sticker, and an art board featuring special new artwork.
Pre-orders are now available for A4 Character Fine Graph prints featuring characters from Twilight Out of Focus, sold through the anime goods online shop AMNIBUS.
AMNIBUS, an online store for original anime and manga merchandise, has launched pre-orders for 11 types of Twilight Out of Focus products starting March 30th.
The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across the country.
Starting April 1, 2026, Bungo to Alchemist received new story chapters related to the "Shin Tana Bungou wo Shoukan Seyo" arc, along with a limited-time gacha featuring new costumes for three characters.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for a new lineup of anime "Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom" merchandise, including acrylic stands and pin badges, with orders accepted through April 22, 2026.
Battle stickers featuring characters from the popular YouTube anime Hirotama! Hiro-kun are now available through Entame Print at FamilyMart, Lawson, and MINISTOP multi-copy machines from April 1, 2026.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the manga series, a Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji pop-up store runs at Hakaba no Garō Nakano from April 16 to May 25, 2026, featuring a second wave of new merchandise and interactive photo spots including a "Finger Guillotine" installation.
A collaboration event between Princess Connect! Re:Dive and Girls und Panzer das Finale has been confirmed, with a special PV now available on the official YouTube channel showcasing a replica tank and a crossover illustration.
SEGA Lucky Kuji Online has launched a new lottery themed on the 2025 live event "AiScReam presents TOPPING LIVE," featuring Love Live! Series characters with a range of prizes available from April 2, 2026.
The second collaboration between Alvark Tokyo and TV anime "Chibi Godzilla Raids Again" takes place at the April 11 home game against Shimane Susanoo Magic, featuring an original short anime, player introductions by Chibi Godzilla, a stamp rally, and more.
A new lottery featuring exclusive items based on the TV anime "Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch" will roll out at hobby shops and bookstores starting April 25, 2026, with all prizes showcasing newly drawn illustrations of the eight Mermaid Princesses.
A pop-up shop and online store featuring newly drawn sakura-themed merchandise from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion are set to open simultaneously from April 20 to May 3, 2026, commemorating the anime's 20th anniversary.
An art book packed with illustrations and setting materials from the slow-life RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been released by KADOKAWA Game Linkage.
A special collaboration between the film GRIDMAN UNIVERSE and VILLAGE VANGUARD is now accepting pre-orders at the VILLAGE VANGUARD Online Store, featuring exclusive merchandise with newly drawn illustrations of three beloved characters dressed as store staff.
An online lottery featuring exclusive merchandise based on Hakuoki Shinkai Calendar 2017 illustrations is now live on Marukuji, running through April 19, 2026.
Seven acrylic tsumammare accessories featuring Kurei Andorich, Tino Shade, and five other characters from Let This Grieving Soul Retire! are coming from Nijigen COSPA, with pre-orders open through April 19, 2026.
KDcolle (KADOKAWA Collection) has launched pre-orders for non-scale figures of Honoka Kosaka, Kotori Minami, and Umi Sonoda from Love Live! in their "Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari" costumes. Pre-orders are open exclusively at Kadost, Amiami, and Gamers from March 31, 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for eight types of TV anime Lucky Star merchandise, including trading scene acrylic cards, glitter can badges, illustration cards, a slogan T-shirt, a multi desk mat, hologram can badge sets, acrylic omamori, and BIG can badges.
AMNIBUS, the online store for original anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for three types of products from Oshiri-Front Man: Return of the Oshiri-Front Empire, including trading acrylic mascots, hologram badges, and BIG acrylic stands.
LINE stickers and themes based on the new "Pai No Mi Oshi no Mori e Yokoso" project go on sale on April 6, featuring characters from the first-ever "oshi-katsu" (fan culture) themed project for Lotte's long-running Pai No Mi snack brand.
Five types of new chibi-character merchandise featuring Reborn! TV anime characters are now open for pre-orders on the anime goods shop AMNIBUS, including acrylic stands, keychains, name plates, can badges, and die-cut stickers.
A new art book celebrating the world of manga artist Yaguchi Takao goes on sale on March 31, 2026, featuring 200 color illustrations reproduced in high resolution from original artwork, including previously uncollected color pieces from Fisherman Sanpei.
AMNIBUS, an online shop for original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for six types of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX products starting March 24th.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from April 9 to April 21, 2026. The lineup includes new products using original constellation-motif illustrations.
AMNIBUS is now accepting pre-orders for 10 types of TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle merchandise, including Trading Ani-Art Acrylic Cards, Can Badges, Desk Mats, BIG Acrylic Stands, and more, starting March 24, 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End merchandise, including trading acrylic cards, card stickers, can badges, T-shirts, BIG acrylic stands, and 3-way can badges, all featuring the signature Yuru-koma deformed art style.
A limited-time glamping collaboration inspired by the hit anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End launches at Agricultural Resort THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, running from July 17 to October 16, 2026.
From April 28 to July 22, 2026, the observation deck HARUKAS 300 at Abeno Harukas will host a collaboration event with the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, featuring character displays, nighttime projections, and exclusive merchandise.
A special cruise event inspired by THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! will take fans on a sea voyage around the Ariake and Toyosu waterfront, complete with exclusive recorded in-ship announcements and original merchandise.
The upcoming idle RPG "In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect" is offering early access to 3,000 selected players by lottery, with a special Amazon gift card campaign planned during the early play period.
AMNIBUS has started accepting pre-orders for four types of merchandise from the TV anime "Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love!" as of March 24th, featuring trading scene can badges, bromides, BIG acrylic stands, and A3 matte posters.
SKIPシティ's Eizo Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama is hosting a special exhibition exploring the history and behind-the-scenes world of stop-motion animation, running from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
Advance tickets for SUPER COMIC CITY 33, one of Japan's largest all-genre doujinshi sales events, go on sale at Animate stores across Japan and through Animate's online shop starting April 8, 2026.
The upcoming smartphone game based on the hit TV anime series Yowamushi Pedal has crossed 50,000 pre-registrations, with a celebratory campaign now underway on the official X account.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's merchandise, featuring trading acrylic name plates, scene photo can badges, bromides, BIG acrylic stands, glitter can badges, and BIG can badges.
acosta!, one of Japan's largest cosplay events, is holding a Golden Week special called "Special Concept Week" at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from May 5–10, 2026, with each day featuring different participation requirements based on age, student status, or cosplay style.
An online raffle lottery featuring original illustrations by manga artist Auri Hirao goes on sale via RAFFLE, with prizes including T-shirts, towels, acrylic stands, and more — all showcasing ChamJam members in stage costumes and heart-pose fan service.
A no-miss online lottery featuring Happy Tree Friends merchandise is launching on Hanikuji Land on April 1, 2026, with a lineup of everyday-use goods showcasing all characters from the beloved American animated series.
The third phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe introduces a Japanese restaurant concept produced by Re:vale, running from April 7 to May 10, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.
Merchandise from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- event held at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport & DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is now available for post-event online purchase via the THEキャラ website. Orders are accepted through April 13, 2026.
A live sound film festival is set to take place at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo from April 17 to 23, 2026, bringing 13 titles spanning anime, musicals, and action films — all screened with concert-grade audio equipment for an immersive, live-concert-like experience.
Two collaboration stationery items inspired by the 1996 animated film are available at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park shop starting April 1, with a special novelty card given with each purchase.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ouran High School Host Club, the anime studio BONES' official online store "bones store" is holding the "BouquetForYou! FAIR" from March 28 to April 19, 2026, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn artwork by character designer Kumiko Takahashi.
New Sakura Trick merchandise is now available at eeo Store online, with in-store sales at eeo Store Ikebukuro starting May 9. The lineup includes a newly-drawn illustration of Haruka and Yuu in wedding dresses alongside official illustration items.
A new lineup of stained glass-inspired merchandise for the TV anime Mao has gone up for pre-order, featuring five characters across acrylic stands, coasters, keychains, and glass cups.
The second wave of chibi plushies featuring popular Aikatsu! idols dressed in Premium Rare Card coordinate outfits is coming to Namco amusement facilities and Namco Online Crane nationwide.
A limited-time collaboration bundle featuring two popular Japanese girl-centered adventure games, The Aquarium does not dance and Magical Girl Witch Trials, goes on sale starting March 27, 2026, at a 5% discount.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the SNS-linked character song project Clock over ORQUESTA, a line of commemorative goods will be available at 50 GEO stores across Japan from April 1 to May 15, 2026.
A pre-order campaign for new Frieren Beyond Journey's End Ani-Art merchandise is running on Animate Online Shop from March 26 through April 12, 2026, with an in-store advance sale planned for June 17.
An online lottery celebrating the birthday of main heroine Umi Asanagi from "I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class" is launching on Kadokawa's "Kujibikido" service from April 3, 2026, featuring newly illustrated prizes and exclusive bonus gifts.
The animated film Your Letter, based on the LINE Manga original webtoon by HYEONA CHO, is set for a nationwide Japan release in fall 2026, distributed by Comix Wave Films — the studio behind Makoto Shinkai's works.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has announced new merchandise for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, with pre-orders open from March 26, 2026.
BellFine has opened pre-orders for two new figures from the Palette Masters Series — Mirko and Katsuki Bakugo from My Hero Academia — featuring advanced 2D painting techniques that make the 3D sculptures look completely flat.
The free-to-play online battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has kicked off its 2.5th anniversary period and Season 16, welcoming America's No. 1 Hero, Star and Stripe, as a new playable character.
Starting March 26, 2026, the pachislot title Eureka Seven AO from Sammy joins the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, bringing the beloved anime-themed slot machine to mobile.
Acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, can badges, and more from ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. are now available for pre-order at Sync Innovation's online store, with shipping expected in mid-June 2026.
Two new Another Characters, Nicole (Triumphant Song) voiced by Ayaka Nanase and Noelle (Friendship) voiced by Saho Shirashina, have arrived in Alice Gear Aegis starting March 12, 2026. A revival event, new costume gacha, and spring sale are also now underway.
New original merchandise inspired by the ocean scenes from Attack on Titan, featuring newly drawn studio illustrations and artwork by illustrator Kamome Fuyuno, will go on pre-order sale at Anique Shop.
Starting April 1, Sushiro locations nationwide will host their first-ever collaboration with the popular anime Bungo Stray Dogs, featuring spring-themed original goods including character picks, clear cards, and acrylic stands.
EyeUp is releasing four new Piapro Characters product lines in August 2026, including a pillow mascot, tumbler plush, tote bag, and fluffy bear mascot, featuring Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO.
The Spring Batope Festival V is now underway in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring the newly added V2 Gundam and a range of in-game events running through April 30, 2026.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is available exclusively at BIC Camera Group stores and Animega x Sofmap locations from March 25 to April 12, 2026.
A Heaven Coin-inspired necklace from New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is up for pre-order from March 25 to April 24, 2026, with two design options and two material choices.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for motif rings inspired by the angel sisters Panty and Stocking from New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, with the pre-order period running from March 25 through April 24, 2026.
A collaboration event between the comic Rooster Fighter and the Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri launches on March 26, 2026, bringing an exclusive story event, the new mounted-attack character Keiji, and a range of login and repost campaigns.
An immersive art exhibition celebrating Ultra Kaiju diversity opens at Ginza Tsutaya Books from April 10, 2026, featuring video installations created through a collaboration between AiHUB, 13 Tokyo University of the Arts students and graduates, and AI technology.
Three new cup ramen products from the second Super Cup × ROF-MAO collaboration are set to release nationwide, featuring flavors conceived by the VTuber unit's members.
Nagisa Shiota and Karma Akabane from Assassination Classroom are joining the withCAT cat-themed plush keychain series, with release planned for late July 2026.
AniGame's 1/7 scale completed figure of Bismarck Unpacked Surprise Ver. from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in January 2027.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is launching a special lottery featuring prizes based on "The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2" character Siesta, available from March 31 to April 28, 2026, with newly drawn illustrations and collectible merchandise.
The figma Gigantic Dark figure from the manga Bio Booster Armor Guyver is now available for order at Amiami and select retailers, with a planned release in December 2026 at a reference price of ¥21,800.
Japan's first Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed 8K ride attraction, EVANGELION THE RIDE 8K, is set to open at Huis Ten Bosch on April 24. Full details on the themed food wagon, collaboration menus, and limited merchandise have now been revealed.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen has unveiled a newly drawn illustration of Edel, the character selected in the first official character design contest, who will appear in the game as a cook character after a scheduled maintenance on March 26, 2026.
The upcoming TV anime "Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room" will have a special video screened at AnimeJapan 2026, with original flyers distributed at two booths and a Hedgehog manga café membership SNS campaign running March 28 through April 3.
Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid Doll of Marin Kitagawa in her casual outfit from the TV anime "My Dress-Up Darling," available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a planned release in October 2026.
U-TREASURE's collaboration simple rings featuring characters from Ninjaboy Rantaro are coming back with an expanded lineup. Reservations are scheduled to open in late April 2026, with 28 characters available to choose from.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, card-based suspense app Roppongi Sadistic Night has launched a collaboration with the card battle romance game Kiss of Princess, featuring newly drawn cards, a special gacha offer, and an SNS giveaway campaign.
A 1/6 scale Chun-Li figure from the Street Fighter series, faithfully recreating illustrator Akiman's artwork, is now available for preorder at AmiAmi with an August 2026 release date.
A new antique-themed Royal Gacha called "Souvenir d'une Rose" has been added to Sugar Doll, the dress-up and character-raising mobile game. The gacha is available through July 21, 2026.
The third installment in the popular Symphogear G music box series features the beloved song "Nijiiro no Flügel," with pre-orders opening March 31, 2026.
The purchase bonuses for TechnoByobu TB-02 The Ghost in the Shell have been announced, featuring an original illustration by Shirow Masamune rendered in western gold leaf — depicting Fuchikoma characters enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
A 1/7 scale figure of Tamamo Cross from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release of January 2027.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new limited gacha and in-game challenge event featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto.
A collaboration between the isekai life RPG Angelic Link and Maou Karin-chan RPG ~Koi-Hime Kenkoku Honsouki~ has kicked off, featuring a limited collab event dungeon and a new limited-edition character in the gacha.
A new lineup of Bocchi the Rock! collaboration merchandise featuring original illustrations by Muuran is now open for pre-order on AMNIBUS, the character goods online shop run by arma bianca. Items include trading acrylic stands, keychains, glitter can badges, stickers, tote bags, desk mats, mug cups, and more.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- has kicked off the "Moulan Festival" celebration along with the raid event "Moulan's Happy Service【Precious Connections】," featuring login bonuses, multiplier campaigns, a new pickup gacha, and a limited-time raid running until March 31, 2026.
Village Vanguard's online store has opened pre-orders for a limited collaboration merchandise line featuring mini-character art of Rudo, Engine, Zanka, and Ryou from the TV anime Gachiakuta, running through April 5, 2026.
The second chapter of the Haze Reverb × Chained Soldier Season 2 collaboration event is now open, featuring a fully voiced story climax, free character rewards for new players, and two limited-time SSR gacha banners running through April 5.
The 11th WEB Lottery series from Higurashi: When They Cry - SOTSU has launched, featuring all-new illustrations of six characters by character designer Akio Watanabe under a sweets x maid theme. Sales run through May 11, 2026.
Five types of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun merchandise — including trading bromides, trading Ani-Frames, an acrylic diorama stand, BIG acrylic stands, and glitter can badge sets — are now available for pre-order on the anime and manga goods shop AMNIBUS.
The Blu-ray Special Limited Edition for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie – Finale – Chapter 2 goes on sale March 25, 2026, at ¥11,000 (tax included). Packed with a concert lottery entry, an original song CD, and new location-filmed footage, this release is loaded with exclusive content for fans.
Pre-orders are now open on the CharaON online shop for a range of TV anime May I Ask for One Final Thing? merchandise, including a T-shirt, B2 tapestry, character rubber mat, mug, and clear files — all featuring the Scarlet visual.
AMNIBUS, an online shop specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for four new MILGRAM products, including the newly drawn Birthday Ver. 2nd wave trading can badges.
Two new color variants of the Kara Andon lantern inspired by Natsume's Book of Friends — "Tonoko" and "Susutake" — are now available at Amiami and select retailers, with release scheduled for May 2026 at ¥12,000 each.
Acrylic magnets featuring characters from the TV anime "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" are now available for pre-order on the online shop "ChaRaON!"
A new lineup of merchandise from the TV anime Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter is now open for pre-order, featuring a B2 tapestry, character rubber mat, acrylic character stands, and a can badge 2-piece set.
Sega Fave has launched the Sega Lucky Kuji Online lottery for High School! Kimengumi, featuring original deformed illustrations on prizes such as a Dice Cushion, Acrylic Stand, and more. Tickets are available from March 23, 2026.
The 10th anniversary campaign for Shiro Project:RE kicked off on March 24, 2026, offering players up to 12 high-rarity ★7 castle girls through free packs and bonuses, alongside new limited-time Variant characters including a new form of Edo Castle.
An online lottery for TV anime "The Shiunji Family Children" has launched through the DRAW!DRAW! service, featuring five prize tiers including character fine graphs, BIG acrylic stands, A3 matte posters, acrylic cards, and hologram can badges.
To celebrate the upcoming anime adaptation of Sirotan on TV Asahi, a new puppet-style stuffed toy called the "Sirotan Fluffy Puppet Plush" goes on sale March 25, 2026, exclusively through online stores. A character greeting event is also planned at AnimeJapan 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 14 types of Sword Art Online merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations in the "Ayumi ver." series, including trading acrylic cards, can badges, acrylic stands, desk mats, and more.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring exclusive "Teasing Master Takagi-san" merchandise with brand-new illustrations will be held at two Ito-Yokado locations from April 3 to 15, 2026.
A pop-up store for the manga series The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All is coming to select bookstores across Japan from April 1, 2026. Exclusive merchandise featuring two newly drawn illustrations by author Sumiko Arai will be available for purchase, with a nationwide fair also planned for late April.
New merchandise from the TV anime "This Monster Wants to Eat Me" is now available for pre-order on the mail-order site "Kyara ON!", featuring T-shirts, B2 tapestries, character rubber mats, and acrylic character stands.
A wide range of new Touring After the Apocalypse merchandise — including apparel, tapestries, acrylic figures, mugs, and badges — is now open for pre-order on the CharaON! online shop.
The popular smartphone game "100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams" is getting a collaboration cafe at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro from April 25 to May 7, 2026, along with new merchandise now available online.
Alice Glint has announced a 1/7 scale figure of Masaki Gaillard from Amairo IsleNauts, with an AmiAmi exclusive version that includes a special smiling face part, scheduled for release in December 2026.
LINE stickers featuring characters from the TV anime "Champignon Witch" have been released, letting fans liven up their chats with Luna and the rest of the cast.
Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park resort has announced a new manga series titled Anchoring Dutchman, created in collaboration with award-winning manga artist Kan Takahama. Serialization on Torch Web is planned to begin in May 2026.
A new "Hokago Mates" beaded strap series featuring characters from King of Prism is set to arrive around July 3, 2026, with pre-orders now open at Animate stores and select online retailers.
A Luminous Witches pop-up shop opens at AKIHABARA Gamers on March 27, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, a lottery campaign with cast-signed prizes, and an online shop campaign running through May 10.
The first-ever Psycho Eyes POP UP STORE is heading to four Hands locations across Japan, starting March 26, 2026. New merchandise using original illustrations will be available, including trading can badges, acrylic stands, T-shirts, tote bags, and more.
PROOF's new 1/7 scale figure of Yanagi Uzaki in an angel-motif design from Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, scheduled for release in November 2026.
An online raffle lottery for the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break is now available on RAFFLE, featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations inspired by the Hyakki Yakou (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) theme.
A completed figure of Manaka Laala from "Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE -A Miraculous Encounter!-" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Part of the Lucrea Light series by MegaHouse, the figure is scheduled for release in late September 2026.
The smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party! has introduced bunny girl versions of Ayano and Yuki, along with a limited-time cumulative score ranking event running through March 25.
On May 16, 2026, Okazaki Red Diamond Stadium will host the Anime Classics Anison Fire FES Okazaki — an immersive entertainment event syncing classic anime footage from the Showa and Heisei eras with world-class fireworks.
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is hosting a large-scale Case Closed collaboration event across its observatory, aquarium, restaurants, and more from April 8 to June 7. The event features mystery rallies, exclusive merchandise, a first-ever special sea lion performance, and character meet-and-greets during Golden Week.
The first Chiikawa smartphone app marks one year with a special anniversary site, countdown campaigns, a Snow White-themed in-app event, and pop-up events in five cities.
A limited-time pop-up store for the anime Dark Moon - The Blood Altar is set to tour five Loft locations nationwide starting March 25, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and life-size character panels.
To celebrate the theatrical release of "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway," Yokohama Marine Tower is offering limited-quantity observatory tickets that come with an exclusive engraved commemorative coin, along with special photo spots and illumination events running from April 10 to July 31, 2026.
To celebrate the release of Volume 4, an online lottery featuring Don't Confuse Me, Yamori-kun has launched on Akita Shoten's official Gacha Party platform, running through April 22, 2026.
earth music&ecology Japan Label is releasing a special 6-piece collection inspired by the TV anime "Dead Account," featuring items like a Miden Academy uniform-inspired blouse and a spirit receiver holder multi-case, available for pre-order from March 19, 2026.
A collaboration event between the arcade card action game Eiketsu Taisen: Seven Seas Colors and Fate/Grand Order Arcade kicked off on March 18, 2026, bringing 8 Servants from FGO Arcade to the battlefield as warrior cards in a stamp campaign running through April 2026.
Pianist Niu Niu, known for performing the piano parts for Pan Wei in the TV anime Forest of Piano, is set to perform in Fukuoka at FFG Hall on August 9, 2026. General tickets go on sale from March 28.
A new 1/7 scale completed figure of Rupa from the Girls Band Cry "Enjoy the Summer and Shout" series is now up for pre-order at the hobby retailer Amiami, with a planned release in April 2027.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is holding its "Haruyashiki 2026" spring festival from March 20 to April 5, 2026, featuring cherry blossoms, a rooftop garden reopening, character events, world champion game exhibitions, and discounted passes for families and students.
New additions to The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Personal Pub Mirror series feature Chitose Kurosaki and Karin Domyoji, available for pre-order via ASOBI STORE until March 30, 2026.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
The official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has kicked off the second round of its Tokyo Blade pickup gacha on March 18, featuring the characters Touki and Kizami in special illustrated costumes.
To mark the global launch of the animated open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, hololive production VTubers Nakiri Ayame and Shiranui Flare are set to stream the game on their respective channels.
Mamoru Hosoda's beloved anime classic, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, is getting a nationwide revival theatrical run in summer 2026, this time in 4K for the very first time, to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.
A new clear file featuring Ryo Suzukaze in a cat-ear maid outfit from the TV anime Bad Girl is now available for pre-order at the online shop Chara ON!
T-shirts, B2 tapestries, character rubber mats, and acrylic character stands featuring Alicia, Klen, Luna, and Nelul are now accepting pre-orders through the charaON! online store.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is hosting the summer event "RIDE ON SUMMER '26" from July 17 to September 13, 2026, featuring a new 8K Neon Genesis Evangelion ride attraction, the world's only Miffy-themed area, and a brand-new European-style resort pool zone.
The mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- is marking six years since its launch on March 26, 2020, with a large-scale 6th ANNIVERSARY campaign running through late March 2026.
Good Smile Company is releasing 1/6 scale completed figures of Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue from Lycoris Recoil, based on the series' key visual. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi.
Four acrylic character stand designs featuring Kitagawa Marin are now open for pre-order on the anime goods online store Chara-ON!.
A collaboration between the original anime Princession Orchestra and Village Vanguard is now open for pre-orders, featuring newly drawn private-wear illustrations of the three main princesses across a range of exclusive goods.
A new clear file featuring Raphtalia and Filo from the TV anime The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is now available for pre-order on CharaON!.
The jacket artwork for Shukatsu Club's "Tensei Ganbō," the opening theme for TV anime Yūsha no Rokkotsu, has been unveiled, featuring a special illustration of the goddess and the protagonist. The track is set for digital release on April 8 at 12:00 AM.
A new lineup of goods and accessories from the Ultraman series is now available for pre-order through the online shop "THE CHARA." The 2026 Winter ver. collection includes sparkling can badges, acrylic cards, carabiners, figures, sticker sets, necklaces, earrings, and more.
Eight Haikyu!! character print T-shirts featuring iconic quotes on the back and school banners on the front go on sale at approximately 100 Aeon and Aeon Style locations across Japan starting March 20, 2026.
Five Assassination Classroom characters — Nagisa Shiota, Karma Akabane, Hiroto Maehara, Yuma Isogai, and Ryunosuke Chiba — are getting the nuipurike mini plushie treatment, dressed in Chinese-style outfits. Available at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities starting March 20, 2026.
After-sale shopping is now open on ShoPro Mall, with around 200 types of exclusive goods from the Dandadan Gengaten exhibition available through May 31, 2026.
A new in-game event titled "The Teacher Will Teach You Everything" is underway in the romance simulation game Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou on DMM GAMES, running through March 23. A limited-edition ★5 Heiron card set is also on sale until March 31.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for a new line of Haikyu!! merchandise, featuring mini characters from Nekoma High School and Fukurodani Academy in the popular "mochocho" series.
Three original watches inspired by the idol unit Legenders from THE IDOLM@STER SideM are now up for pre-order, each featuring subtle nods to the unit's colors and individual member themes.
Starting March 13, 2026, Mist Train Girls-From the window of the foggy world- kicks off a packed lineup of 5.5th anniversary celebrations, including three waves of limited gacha banners, a treasure event, a character popularity election, and special packs.
A new lineup of One Piece Season 2 prize items — including XL stuffed toys and a Chopper backpack — will roll out at amusement facilities across Japan from mid-March through April 2026.
The Ninja Boy Rantaro cherry blossom-themed pop-up store "Tanoshi Ohanami no Dan POP UP STORE in Loft vol.3" is opening at six Loft stores across Japan from late March through April 2026, featuring new original illustrated merchandise and event-exclusive bonuses.
New acrylic goods from the TV anime Oshi no Ko are heading to Amiami, including a hologram-treated large acrylic stand and a DAP-inspired acrylic keychain, both scheduled for release in June 2026.
Three new merchandise items featuring drawn-down illustrations of the Nakano quintuplets in shortcake-inspired outfits are now available to order at AMNIBUS, including an A4 acrylic panel, acrylic magnets, and glitter can badges.
A new PS5 Feature Trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been released, showcasing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 4K graphics that deliver an immersive anime-like experience across combat, exploration, and life content.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for six new Sgt. Frog merchandise items in its "Chokonto!" series, featuring newly drawn chibi-style artwork of 15 characters on acrylic stands, stickers, can badges, wobbling stands, hair clips, and keychains.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is launching a Wind Breaker online lottery featuring new original illustrations with an "eating together" theme, available from March 24, 2026.
MIZKAN MUSEUM (MIM) in Handa City, Aichi, is hosting a special release commemoration exhibition tied to Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil. The event runs from March 27 to May 6, 2026, featuring interactive games, photo spots, and an exclusive ponzu bottle cap cover giveaway campaign.
FamilyMart has joined the Anime Tourism Association as the first retailer to do so. Starting March 17, 2026, a Durarara!!-themed wrapping store is opening in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, kicking off a nationwide initiative to turn stores into anime pilgrimage hubs.
Ahead of its April TV broadcast, the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly screens at 10 AEON CINEMA locations across Japan from March 20, with exclusive original merchandise also available at all theater stores nationwide.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
The anime merchandise brand fav's room TOKYO from GSI Creos is releasing a new line of room diffusers inspired by characters from the anime Hetalia: World Stars, with pre-orders now open and products going on sale in August 2026.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
The armed customization action mobile game Alice Gear Aegis has added a new Stellar character — Aika Aikawa [Priestess] (CV: Naomi Oozora) — starting March 12, along with a new event, a free White Day costume, and a double pickup scout.
A 1/6 scale figure of Regensburg from Azur Lane in The Dark Dragon's Dungeon Ver. design is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned release in January 2027.
A new 1/4 scale figure of St. Louis from Azur Lane in a special bunny outfit, based on the Don Quijote collaboration illustration, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Scheduled for release in August 2026 at 38,500 yen (tax included).
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
Palm-sized NuiPal plushies featuring 8 Gintama characters are now available for pre-order, with a release scheduled for around August 2026.
Eye Up is releasing the Gintama "Utatatane Series," a lineup of 6 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations of fan-favorite characters. Pre-orders are open now at the Eye Up Official Online Store, with nationwide retail sales beginning late March 2026.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Gojiham-kun Quiz Battle 2026 Spring event at its Godzilla Interception Operation attraction on weekends and public holidays from April 4 to May 31, 2026. Children can meet Gojiham-kun in person, take commemorative photos, and win original Godzilla Interception Operation erasers through a fun quiz challenge.
JR Tokai is launching the 3rd collaboration between its Oshi Tabi campaign and The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, running from April 17 to July 20, 2026, with exclusive Shinkansen on-board content and an Osaka digital stamp rally.
The KochiKame Museum in Kameari, Katsushika, Tokyo, hit the 100,000 visitor milestone on March 7, 2026 — less than a year after its March 2025 opening.
A new LIGHT MA-1 flight jacket inspired by Quattro Bajeena from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam goes on sale at STRICT-G stores from March 20, 2026. Pre-orders on Premium Bandai open from 1:00 PM on March 13, with an original acrylic stand included for every purchase.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE SP line is releasing a two-figure set featuring Chiharu Kujo and Makina Kurusu from Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, scheduled for September 2026 at 10,800 yen.
A special collaboration between Steins;Gate and Village Vanguard has launched, featuring original illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke that imagine the lab members working as Village Vanguard store staff. Orders are open on the Village Vanguard Online Store from March 13 through March 29, 2026.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS brand is releasing a 1/7 scale completed figure of Ishizu Ishtar from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, available for pre-order at Amiami with an August 2026 release date.
A 1/6 scale figure of Misaki Shokuhou from A Certain Scientific Railgun T in a negligee design is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring interchangeable sleepy face parts and an optional plushie set.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
A limited-time sale on downloadable games is now live, featuring popular titles like DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and LITTLE NIGHTMARES 1 & 2 at up to 75% off on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
A new riddle book featuring the popular anime Chiikawa has arrived, packed with 222 original questions alongside the characters' adorable illustrations and memorable anime scenes.
A 1/6 scale complete figure of Cutie Honey from "Cutie Honey Nova," produced by MAGI ARTS, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. The figure features the warrior of love clad in vivid pink armor, priced at 25,300 yen, with a planned release in January 2027.
An idle tower defense battle game featuring Cthulhu Mythos-themed girls is launching on DMM GAMES on March 18, 2026, with pre-registration already surpassing 200,000 sign-ups.
To mark the first anniversary of the DMM version of Gakuen Idolmaster, three special campaigns are launching from March 18, 2026, including a 10% DMM Point back offer, an X hashtag campaign, and 6 months of rank-based coupons.
A new collection of Given the Movie - To the Sea goods from the mochocho series, featuring mini-characters in traditional Japanese clothing, is now accepting pre-orders.
A 1/6 scale finished figure of Yukihana Lamy from hololive Production is now available for pre-order at Amiami, manufactured by Max Factory, with a planned release in January 2027.
An online lottery featuring THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS with an Asakusa support theme has launched on the DRAW!DRAW! service, offering life-size tapestries, nobori banners, coasters, washi can badges, and more.
KAMIHIME PROJECT is running a limited-time collaboration with School Days, featuring collaboration kamihime Katsura Kotonoha and a new Apollo outfit, along with a daily free 10-pull gacha event through March 30, 2026.
The "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express — We Traveled to the Edge of the Galaxy! Exhibition" is coming to Shinsaibashi PARCO from April 4 to 19, 2026, featuring a sign event by director Kameyama Yohei on opening day.
The TV anime "Monster Eater" has announced its opening theme "Shouki no Sata" by exotic rock band NEE, along with the release of the 3rd teaser PV ahead of its April 2026 broadcast.
Starting March 18, 2026, Mos Burger locations across Japan will offer exclusive Coji-Coji collaboration giveaways with kids' meal sets, plus a brand-new Wai Wai Teriyaki Burger Set.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden marks its half anniversary with a new SSR character Shirona Ichijo, a mid-chapter story event, and the premiere of Sirius Sugar's new image song "Twinkle Every Day."
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is set to open at AmiAmi Akihabara Figure Tower from March 27 to April 12, 2026, featuring new merchandise, a hologram can badge lottery, and purchase bonuses.
A 1/6 scale finished figure of Nyaruko from the anime Nyaruko: Crawling with Love F is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in January 2027 at a reference price of ¥19,800.
A collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is now underway, running from March 12 through April 10, 2026. Special in-game items and a login bonus event are available during the campaign period.
The popular keyboard customization app Simeji is teaming up with Sumikko Gurashi for a limited-time collaboration featuring exclusive keyboard skin parts through a gacha campaign and special input effects, running through March 31, 2026.
Fans of the legendary martial arts manga series can now order a Baki the Grappler Surprise Box featuring exclusive limited items, with two plans available through April 10, 2026.
Castle Combiner Oshirobots adds its 23rd and 24th castle robots — Oshirobot Matsuyama Castle and Oshirobot Kōchi Castle — alongside booth appearances at Matsuyama Spring Festival and Kochi Anikuri Festival in April 2026.
MAGI ARTS has announced a 1/6 scale completed figure of "Chi" from the beloved manga series Chobits, available for pre-order at Amiami in both deluxe and standard versions.
Eight new original sticker designs featuring the beloved character Hoppe-chan are set to go on wholesale sale from late March 2026, expanding the character's merchandise lineup on the back of a new TV anime series.
The mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched its 9th Anniversary Festival on March 10, 2026, offering players up to 1,050 free gacha pulls over 21 days, along with two new sub-generals and a lineup of limited-time events.
Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex is launching a new collaboration room themed around "Keihan Electric Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2026 Spring," with reservations opening on March 16, 2026, and stays available from April 10.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for four new MILGRAM merchandise items, including trading grunge CANVAS acrylic cards and can badges featuring all 11 characters.
A collaboration between NAMI & MIKO from "Mitchie's Anime" and Village Vanguard is here, featuring exclusive character goods in apron-style outfits available via the Village Vanguard online store.
The Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a limited-time event from March 20, 2026, including a Special Mission Revival running from April 20 to June 30.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:Birth is teaming up with the globally popular TV anime Solo Leveling for its first-ever collaboration update, scheduled for March 19.
Pre-orders are open at AMNIBUS for six types of The Summer Hikaru Died merchandise featuring the grunge CANVAS series, including square acrylic keyholders, acrylic cards, matte can badges, canvas boards, BIG acrylic stands, and A3 matte posters.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for three types of utagoe johny merchandise, including trading mini instant-style photo cards, acrylic stands, and bromide 3-piece sets, all featuring exclusive cast photography.
Dr. STONE Battle Craft has launched a new limited-time event running from March 10 to March 24, 2026, where players collect special event items to earn exclusive rewards including an SSR guaranteed ticket.
The upcoming voice synthesis software Hatsune Miku V6, set for release on April 14, 2026, has unveiled its new package illustration by artist LAM alongside an English singing demonstration video.
To celebrate the theatrical release of the Himitsu no AiPri movie, Namco arcades are offering a lineup of exclusive prizes and bonus gifts starting March 13, 2026.
A lineup of everyday accessories inspired by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable is now available for pre-order at the Shobido official online store, with shipping expected from late March 2026.
Products from Megumi Tachikawa's 35th Anniversary POP UP SHOP, previously held at Yurakucho Marui 8F, are now available for online order at THE Chara shop from 6:00 PM on March 10, 2026.
A new lineup of 17 MILGRAM merchandise items, featuring newly drawn illustrations in the Minigram Kindergarten ver., is now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS.
Spring-themed merchandise for Mr Love: Queen's Choice is now available at eeo Store online, with in-store sales at eeo Store Ikebukuro starting April 18, 2026. The lineup includes GraffArt items in cherry blossom and strawberry French designs, alongside official illustration goods.
To mark March 9th "Miku Day," Niconico has revealed the top 5 most-commented scenes from "Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing," exclusively available for unlimited streaming to Niconico Premium members.
The TV anime "The Food Diary of Miss Maid," based on the manga by Susumu Maeya serialized in Kodansha's ComicDAYS, has announced its full broadcast and streaming schedule starting April 5, 2026. A new key visual has also been unveiled, along with the reveal that Daisuke Sakuma of Snow Man voices the mascot character Chun.
A collection of seven character-inspired eau de parfum from the TV anime 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess is now on sale, each capturing the personality of beloved characters through unique fragrance compositions.
3DME, the 3D figure studio already popular at Tokyo's Ginza and Shibuya LOFT locations, has opened its third Tokyo store on the 9th floor of Ikebukuro LOFT. The studio creates full-color custom figures of people and pets using a two-second full-body 3D scan.
The second story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle is now underway, featuring the Benizakura Arc and a new SSR character pickup gacha.
A new approximately 300mm TALL-size figure of Yuki from the anime Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table has been announced, based on the 30th death game in GOLDEN BATH ver., with a planned release in September 2026 at a reference price of ¥10,670.
The Disney Twisted-Wonderland Exhibition│Seasonal Memories is now open at Roppongi Museum in Tokyo, running from March 6 through March 29, 2026. Fans can relive eight beloved in-game events through displays of artwork, costumes, props, and immersive photo spots.
A new lottery lineup featuring 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams will be on sale at the Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. booth (A-50) during AnimeJapan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28–29, 2026. Purchases also come with a bonus pearl postcard giveaway.
A limited-time official pop-up store for the globally popular animation The Amazing Digital Circus is set to open at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka and Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with POPEE the Performer.
Tokyu Plaza Kamata is hosting a collaboration event with the manga series Fami-res Iko from March 12 to 31, 2026, featuring limited-edition stickers, photo panels, and special in-store decorations.
Good Smile Company's new 1/7 scale figure depicts Hatsune Miku in a tranquil, elegant pose inspired by illustrator Rella's artwork themed around "Han Palace Autumn Moon," with a lantern base that can be lit up.
Twelve types of original merchandise based on High School Fleet: The Movie are now accepting orders on AMNIBUS, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Sachiko Nosa and Wilhelmina across collectibles, apparel, and more.
The touring Hikaru no Go original artwork exhibition is heading to Nagoya PARCO's South Building, running from May 23 to June 14, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale via e+ on March 14 at 10:00 AM.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen is hosting a 1.5th anniversary challenge event and a pickup gacha featuring the new ★3 adventurer Titanota (Dark Knight), running from March 5 to March 19.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres: Japanese RPG is hosting a collaboration event with The Idolmaster starting March 11, 2026. Idols Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii appear in story quests, with limited avatars and exclusive equipment available.
A new lineup of merchandise for the original TV anime Princession Orchestra has gone on sale, featuring Princess Viola and Princess Neige on items such as acrylic stands and pin badges.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Shugo Chara! manga, Kotobukiya has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Amulet Heart. Pre-orders are open at Amiami, with the figure scheduled for release in September 2026.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size figure of Neo Universe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in September 2026 at ¥9,800.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for a new line of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX collaboration rings, with each design incorporating natural gemstones and character-specific engravings for four iconic duelists.
A new sitting plush of Misaka Mikoto from A Certain Scientific Railgun is coming — she's joined by Gekota in an adorable "kuikui" design with a tilted head that looks right up at you.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for six types of merchandise based on the TV anime "A Star Brighter Than the Sun," including trading scene photo acrylic stands, trading scene photo acrylic cards, and more.
Mimeyoi's Z23 from Azur Lane gets a sophisticated new look as a "philosophy lecturer," complete with a removable rigging and a glasses-free head part. A rigging-free TF edition is also available.
From April 9 to July 6, 2026, TOKYO SKYTREE and the TV anime Blue Lock team up for the first time, bringing exhibition decor, photo spots, limited merchandise, special cafe menus, and a spectacular lighting event to the iconic tower.
A new Crayon Shin-chan x Thank You Mart collaboration features Waniyama-san designs across 29 spring-themed items, with all products priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429), available from late March 2026.
A collaboration campaign between the theatrical film The Dangers in My Heart and Karaoke BanBan kicks off on March 9, 2026, featuring limited-time drinks and food, a special collaboration room, and a singing campaign at 50 locations nationwide.
Sega Fave is releasing Detective Conan Visual Hologram Can Badge Vol.1 in August 2026, featuring 8 characters with eye-catching holographic effects. Pre-orders open on March 12 via EC sites.
Japan Designer Academy in Shibuya is hosting a special open campus event featuring illustrator fuzichoco, where attendees can watch a live coloring demonstration and hear firsthand stories about the creative process.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hiro Shinosawa in the Happy Mille-feuille Ver. from Gakuen Idolmaster is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
Five new Gakuen Idolmaster goods — including a multi desk mat and face towel — are now open for pre-order on AMNIBUS, the online store for everyday-use character merchandise.
Original merchandise featuring illustrations from the manga series Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō is now available for pre-order via FAN+Life, with items including ribbon keychains, drawstring pouches, and multi-use mini art stands.
PRISMA WING has released a new 1/7 scale figure of Chino from Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM, featuring a Little Mermaid motif. Pre-orders opened on March 4, 2025, with a scheduled release in May 2027.
COSPA is releasing a new lineup of Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise, including acrylic tsumamare figures of Yuji Itadori and others, along with Culling Game-themed T-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags. Items will be available at AnimeJapan 2026 before general release in late May 2026.
The manga Ketsu Battler by Takade Naotaka has secured 3rd place in the fan-voted "Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking 2026" held at AnimeJapan 2026, with a new LINE sticker set and Volume 4 also on the way.
A new everyday-use merchandise line inspired by the TV anime "Medalist" has launched on AMNIBUS. The ar-Unity pastel motif series features sweatshirts, canvas boards, PC cases, acrylic charms, can badges, and stickers.
Tridentworks, Inc. will be exhibiting at Michinoku COMITIA 16 (Utsunomiya) on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The booth will distribute flyers for two upcoming creator events and staff will be on hand to answer questions.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of Muv-Luv Girls Garden merchandise, including trading acrylic cards, glitter pin badges, and multi desk mats featuring all ten characters.
To celebrate Marin Kitagawa's birthday on March 5, a special 10-box set of Koala's March featuring My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 artwork is now available exclusively through the Lotte Online Shop for a limited time.
The 2nd wave of the POTEmocho Series featuring characters from My Hero Academia is now open for pre-order on the Sync Innovation online store, with shipping expected in late May 2026.
A cozy roomwear collection inspired by the anime New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is now available for pre-order on Palude, featuring character-themed roomwear, accessories, and goods.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking its 7th anniversary with a series of special events, including a Boruto Uzumaki birthday celebration running from March 27 to April 30, 2026.
U-TREASURE has announced that motif necklaces inspired by three sisters from Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Cheval Grand, Virsina, and Vivlos — are currently in development, with pricing starting from ¥27,500.
A new lineup of Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break merchandise themed around pinky promises is heading to AnimeJapan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, with sales at the Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. booth (A-50) and online pre-orders available through Chugaionline.
Gugenka's 3D spatial video platform "Spatial Disk" now features Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!!, offering four individual songs plus a bundled set with exclusive MC footage, available from March 4, 2026.
A collaboration event featuring Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card and JR Tokai's Oshi-tabi service runs from March 18 to May 17, 2026, with exclusive Shinkansen content, a digital stamp rally across Kyoto, and original merchandise at Animate Avanti Kyoto.
T-shirts, B2 tapestries, character rubber mats, and acrylic character stands featuring Lily Baker are now open for pre-orders on the "CharaON!" online store.
A collaborative exhibition for the anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk will be held at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from March 19 to May 31, 2026, featuring scene reproduction panels, a photo spot, and video displays.
Items from the Kaii-san to Asuka-kun no Ohanashi POP UP SHOP, previously held at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F, are now available through the THEキャラ online shopping site. Orders are accepted from March 3 to March 17, 2026.
New acrylic keyrings featuring characters from the TV anime Lycoris Recoil are now available for order through the charaON! online shop.
The Monogatari Series Puni Kore! Acrylic Figure featuring Ononoki Yotsugi is now available for pre-order at the anime goods shop Chara ON!
New My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 merchandise has gone up for pre-order, including a B2 tapestry featuring Marin Kitagawa and a character rubber mat, through the anime goods store Chara ON!
New merchandise for the TV anime "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" has launched on the CharaON! online store, featuring thick acrylic stands and acrylic keyrings for pre-order.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
New merchandise from The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has gone on pre-order at the online shop "CharaON!", featuring a B2 tapestry and thick acrylic stands with characters Raphtalia, Filo, and Naofumi Iwatani.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is introducing a new hero concept room inspired by the first installment of PROJECT R.E.D., featuring the tokusatsu series "Chuu Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity." Reservations open on March 10, 2026.
The smartphone version of Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- has reached its 10th anniversary since its March 2016 launch. Three new sword warriors have been added to the Ceremonial Attire lineup, and the Special Investigation Tenpou Edo event is running through March 24, 2026.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
A lineup of BanG Dream! × ROUND1 collaboration merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations in bowling shirt and chibi character versions is now open for pre-orders at AMNIBUS, starting February 24.
Six new Black Clover TV anime merchandise items are now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS, including trading scene acrylic stands, trading crest acrylic keychains, glitter pin badges, bromides, multi desk mats, and chibi character illustration cards.
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating the second collaboration between COJI-COJI by Momoko Sakura and Korean character CHOIGOSIM will open in front of JR Ikebukuro Station's south gate from March 10 to 23, 2026.
A Dr. Stone pop-up store is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Annex on March 20, 2026, followed by Kobe Marui in April, featuring new merchandise with original illustration art of Senku and friends enjoying fruit picking.
The Japanese social networking app GRAVITY has surpassed 10 million downloads as of the end of February, and is marking the milestone with a series of large-scale events in March 2026, including an official livestream, gacha releases, an Animedia magazine feature, and more.
AMNIBUS, the online store for everyday-use character merchandise, began accepting pre-orders on February 24 for 11 Hatsune Miku GT Project products featuring Racing Miku 2025 Ver. artwork in the Ani-Art style.
The iconic Hoppe-chan character from Sun Hoseki is getting its first-ever brand mook, featuring a practical quilted pouch and hair clip as special extras, set to go on sale April 22, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating the BanG Dream! 10th anniversary opens at Sanseido Bookstore Nagoya Store from March 14 to 29, 2026, selling exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring specially drawn illustrations.
A Jujutsu Kaisen Nuiparu Animate Limited Selection exclusive set featuring five characters with original drawstring pouches is now accepting pre-orders at Animate stores and the Animate Online Shop, with a scheduled release on July 24, 2026.
New K-ON! merchandise using original comic panels and color illustrations is now on sale online, with in-store sales at eeo Store Ikebukuro set to launch in April 2026.
Singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta, also known as ikura from YOASOBI, will provide the original theme song "stay with me" and narration for the new Rilakkuma anime produced by Production I.G, set to air on TBS from April 4.
Four new Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 items are now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS, including Trading Scene Can Badges vol.2, a Roxy Migurdia-only badge set, Foil-Stamped Cards, and Bromides vol.2.
Merchandise from the New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT POP UP SHOP, previously held in Tokyo and Osaka, is now available for online order through the THEキャラ online shop until March 16, 2026.
Pre-orders are open for 11 types of Oshi no Ko merchandise at AMNIBUS, featuring drawn illustrations of Ai, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEM-cho in both the Starry Sky Maid and Rock Band designs.
Toyohashi City in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a special collaboration event marking the Ultraman Series' 60th anniversary, running from February 28 to April 26, 2026. Highlights include a world-premiere VR experience, Tokaido Shinkansen AR photo frames, a city-wide stamp rally, and limited-edition merchandise and local specialty collaborations.
Bunny girl versions of Arisa Mikhailovna Kujou and Chisaki Sarashina are now available through a limited pickup gacha in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party, with a cumulative score ranking event starting March 3, 2026.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
A digital stamp rally along the Izukyu Railway line will run from April through September 2026, featuring in-game rewards, merchandise sales, and special station displays as part of a collaboration with the location-based mobile game series "Station Memories!".
Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY celebrates its 9th anniversary on March 21, 2026, with themed story events, a love-dance campaign, limited avatar gachas, and special anniversary items running throughout March.
A digital stamp rally collaboration featuring virtual singer Otomachi Una and Tenryu Hamanako Railway launches on April 21, 2026, with exclusive in-game rewards, limited merchandise, and special station displays running through September.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams marks its 11th anniversary on March 9, 2026, with a new key visual and a series of anniversary campaigns including daily free gachas and login bonuses.
The award-winning entry from the 2024 Roblox × Attack on Titan experience creation contest, "Attack on Titan Titan Chase," is now available worldwide on the immersive platform.
Chiikawa Ramen Buta locations at PARCO stores in Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Nagoya, Shinsaibashi, and Hiroshima will release four new merchandise items on March 19, including character mascots of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi.
Fashion brand gladgarb has opened pre-orders for its fourth collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, presenting 6 unisex items based on character Juo Sena's songs and costumes. Pre-orders run from February 27 to March 16, 2026, with delivery planned for June 2026.
The mobile idle RPG LINE Omakase Rangers is holding a collaboration event with Hatsune Miku from February 27 to March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive collaboration rangers including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and Yuki Miku 2026.
A new lineup of exclusive collaboration goods from the TV anime My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has arrived at Village Vanguard, featuring newly drawn illustrations with an off-time theme.
A collaboration cafe marking 10 years of Witchy Pretty Cure! is coming to Share CAFE locations in Harajuku and Hakata from May 2, 2026, with a new Osaka location joining the lineup.
LINE stickers and a custom theme featuring characters from the TV anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun became available on February 26.
A limited-time collaboration event between Ayakashi Rumble! and Sengoku Koihime Online -Oenshinshi- has kicked off in DMM GAMES, featuring two new limited 5-star shikigami and a special Ayakashi Invasion event running through March 16, 2026.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Ultimate Premium Masterline lineup brings Empress [Black Rock Shooter] from the TV anime BLACK★★ROCK SHOOTER: DAWN FALL to life in 1/4 scale. The highly detailed statue features LED lighting, a moon backdrop stand, and a DX Bonus edition with a handgun-holding hand — with pre-orders now open and release scheduled for July to October 2027.
The browser and smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten has launched a collaboration with Battle Vixens, bringing warriors Guan Yu Yunchang, Lu Bu Fengxian, and Lu Meng Ziming to the game from February 27 through March 13, 2026.
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, a two-day entertainment industry networking event connecting creators, companies, and students across North Kanto, is set for July 31 and August 1 at LightCube Utsunomiya.
A theme-park-themed Everyday HOST CLUB pop-up shop will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from March 5 to 15, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise including trading glitter badges, acrylic stands, and more.
A new event has kicked off in FESTIBATTLE+ starting February 27, 2026, featuring Aisha — voiced by Marina Inoue — from White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as a new hero, along with special gacha banners and the conclusion of the Main Episode.
Originally released only in Japan for PlayStation in 1999, the cult classic shooter 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is getting a high-resolution remaster across multiple platforms on July 16, 2026.
Girls Creation, the turn-based strategy simulation game on DMM GAMES, has kicked off a limited-time event featuring new Memory rewards, a special box gacha, and two pickup gachas running through March 12.
A mug cup featuring characters from the bestselling manga Ikinobiru tameno jimu has arrived through a collaboration with century-old tableware brand NIKKO. Sales begin on February 27, 2026.
Family restaurant chain Joyfull is running a collaboration campaign with the anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea from 3:00 PM on March 10, 2026. Exclusive menus inspired by five main characters, character novelties, and social media giveaways are all part of the fun through April 7.
Starting April 1, 2026, the Moomin Special Room Stay plan at Shinjuku Prince Hotel and Kawagoe Prince Hotel adds exclusive Moominvalley Park logo pancakes to the breakfast buffet, along with themed rooms featuring Moomin plush toys and a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass voucher.
The Pretty Series franchise expands with Onegai AiPri, a new title featuring a TV anime premiering April 5, 2026 on TV Tokyo, amusement games starting April 2, 2026, and related toys releasing in spring 2026.
Two limited package sets for the upcoming ASMR full-voice visual novel "Rica Mode," starring VTuber Hanamiya Rica, are now available for pre-order starting February 26, 2026.
A collaboration POP UP SHOP featuring Tabekko Doubutsu: THE MOVIE and Sanrio Characters opens at four Kiddyland stores across Japan starting March 13, with restocked sold-out items from October 2025 plus new merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
The real-time smartphone RPG Unison League is hosting a series of limited-time collaborations with the Persona series starting March 1, 2026, featuring voiced characters, iconic battle music, and up to 300 free gacha rolls.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the Atelier series has launched, bringing Sophie Neuenmuller, Reisalin "Ryza" Stout, and Yumia Liessfeldt into the White Cat world. The event runs through March 17, 2026, featuring daily free gacha pulls and special jewel packs.
The 1/7 scale Asuka Shikinami Langley Ver.RADIO EVA Part.2 figure by HOBBYMAX, first released in 2023, is getting a rerelease in November 2026. Pre-orders are now open at HobbySearch.
A new chapter has arrived in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, a pickup scout featuring new pilots, and a signed card giveaway.
DMM GAMES' upcoming idle tower defense title Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD has surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations and reached 10 million pre-registration gacha rolls, with rewards planned at service launch.
A 1/7 scale figure of Angela Balzac from Expelled from Paradise is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, celebrating the film's 10th anniversary with a newly drawn illustration by the original character designer.
The G.E.M. Series Digimon Adventure Angewomon & Kari Kamiya completed figure from MegaHouse is back with a re-release, available exclusively at AmiAmi and select distributors, with a planned July 2026 release.
A Hatsune Miku figure based on illustrator neco's Wing Gundam Zero (EW) design, from the Gundam 45th Anniversary × Hatsune Miku collaboration project, is available for re-release in December 2026 at 27,500 yen, exclusively through AmiAmi and select distribution channels.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has launched a limited-time School Days collaboration featuring new character Sekai Saionji and a collaboration outfit for Dian Cecht, plus a free daily 10-pull gacha offering up to 320 free draws.
A new 1/4 scale complete figure of Shinobu Oshino from the Monogatari Series is now available for pre-order at Amiami, featuring an original white bunny outfit designed exclusively for this release.
Items from the Mr. Villain's Day Off POP UP SHOP, previously held at Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F, are now available for post-event online purchase through the THE Chara online store.
Special collaboration merchandise featuring characters from Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation is now available for pre-order at the Village Vanguard online store, celebrating the anime's 5th anniversary.
Deformed figures of Saint Tail and Meimi Haneoka from the anime Saint Tail are now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in September 2026.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its global version's 6th anniversary with the new Mugen fest starting February 26, 2026, introducing the new UR character [Chain of Despair] Nightmare Saros along with a range of limited-time events.
Soulworker received a major update on February 26, 2026, completing Episode 2.5 with a new Level 85 quest, opening the new district Etheldreydar, launching the 8-player raid Rebellious Star, adding a secondary class upgrade for Dhana Opini, and kicking off the service transfer 2nd anniversary event.
Good Smile Company's "COVERS" project brings Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo from SSSS.Gridman to life as 1/7 scale figures, based on original illustrations by toridamono. The two-figure set is scheduled for release in February 2027.
Apparel brand Favorite has announced a collaboration with the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center, with five apparel items and original chibi character goods available for pre-order starting February 27 at 5:00 PM.
Starting February 25, 2026, the mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Puzzle Party! is running a new high-score ranking event alongside limited-time character recruitment featuring Arya, Masha, Yuki, Sayaka, and Nonoa dressed as chocolate cafe staff.
Myethos has released a deformed figure of Arknights operator Yu, depicted wielding a ladle with golden fried rice soaring from the wok. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi with a planned September 2026 release at a reference price of 7,480 yen.
Two new completed figures from the HappyShake Arknights line — SilverAsh and Pramanix — are now available for pre-order at the AmiAmi online shop. Both figures are priced at 2,970 yen (tax included) each, with a planned release in October 2026.
A new 1/4 scale statue featuring Saitama and Genos from the anime One-Punch Man has been announced by Prime 1 Studio under their Ultimate Premium Masterline format, with pre-orders now open.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers is set to open at Ikebukuro P'PARCO 3F, running from March 27 to April 13, 2026, with new merchandise from the Selfie lineup available for purchase.
Nijigen COSPA has unveiled full-graphic T-shirts, a large tote bag, and pass cases featuring Shio Minamo and Akari Hiodoshi from the TV anime "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!," all scheduled for release in late May 2026.
Dr.STONE Battle Craft is marking its 4.5th anniversary on March 1 with a revival gacha featuring fan-favorite SSR characters and a login bonus campaign offering up to 3,000 free gems.
New merchandise from the anime Hell Teacher Jigoku Sensei Nube is now accepting pre-orders through the TOKYO MADNESS CLUB apparel series, featuring T-shirts, face towels, and rubber coasters.
The official ninjutsu reference book Nintama no Tomo Hito no Maki for the Ninjaboy Rantaro series went on sale on February 24, 2026, with a gallery exhibition and nationwide bookstore fair also set to begin.
New merchandise celebrating NU: Carnival's 4th anniversary, including acrylic stands and card collections, goes on sale at Animate stores and online on April 25, 2026, accompanied by a fair offering free clear card bonuses through May 24.
A new line of Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of Aira, Rizumu, and Mion is now on sale at eeo Store online and anime shops nationwide.
A museum event for the TV anime Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table will be held at the AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F from February 27 to March 22, 2026, featuring panel exhibitions, exclusive merchandise, and a lottery event.
A new lottery featuring The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 launches at Kuji Q, showcasing original illustrations of heroine Mahiru Shiina in morning scenes.
A stunning 1/7 scale figure of Amiya: Blooms of Time Ver. from the popular mobile game Arknights is now available for pre-order at the Myethos Japan online store. The highly detailed figure features an elegant dress design and is scheduled for release in September 2026.
Official GANGLION anime merchandise including acrylic stands, employee pin badges, and office goods launches at Yoshimoto Entertainment Shops nationwide and FANY Mall online store.
An exciting online lottery launches featuring all-new merchandise based on Rikka Takarada from Gridman Universe, with original artwork by character designer Mayumi Nakamura.
A new 30-second short anime series based on the classic 1983 arcade game Mappy will begin streaming on TikTok and YouTube starting February 22nd.
From February 20th, 2026, the online lottery service Marukuji began offering original character goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of the TV anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch in Balletcore and Antique themed costumes.
The second phase of the Monster Hunter Wilds and hololive collaboration brings new prize items to Capcom amusement facilities and collaboration cafes opening in Ikebukuro and Umeda.
Experience the world of Psycho-Pass at pop-up galleries in Tokyo and Osaka featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed displays, and life-size photo panels. Free admission with special visitor gifts.
A special spring exhibition featuring the popular NHK anime character Prince Mackaroo will be held at Angel Land Fukui from March 14 to April 12, 2026, with interactive displays, mazes, and hands-on activities for families.
Netmarble announces a special co-viewing event featuring hololive VTuber Nakiri Ayame on February 26, coinciding with ABEMA's free marathon broadcast of The Seven Deadly Sins TV anime series.
Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island will host an Attack on Titan collaboration event from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring original merchandise, nighttime projection mapping walk, daytime stamp rally, and mystery quest.
KONAMI Arcade Games begins selling the "Dead Account TV Anime Kuji" on KONAMI PREMIUM KUJI ONLINE, featuring exclusive Dead Account merchandise including glitter acrylic art boards, BIG acrylic stands, and more.
The next-generation strategy RPG Last Origin has rolled out a major update featuring new character skins, a Total Force Battle new season, and limited-time sales events.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 21st point event featuring Ice Hockey Yukichi and exclusive rewards through March 2, 2026.
The first popup event following the One-Punch Man Season 3 anime broadcast has opened at Aqua City Odaiba, featuring photo spots and exclusive merchandise through March 1, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya hosts the exclusive Western Japan No.1 Sentai Gozyuger POP UP SHOP from March 4 to 16. Featuring new merchandise with main visuals, original goods, and six life-size character statues to celebrate the Super Sentai 50th anniversary series finale.
The popular pachinko title SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2 is now available to play for free on the 777Real mobile app, bringing classic and modern machines to players anytime, anywhere.
The mobile puzzle game based on the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian kicks off a special event featuring chocolate cafe staff outfits and a cumulative score ranking event starting February 19, 2026.
The popular manga series Gazing at the Star Next Door is now offering exclusive merchandise through the eeo Kuji online lottery, featuring canvas boards, acrylic stands, and more official illustration goods.
The popular mobile puzzle game based on the hit anime series introduces special Valentine-themed character costumes in a new limited-time gacha event.
EXNOA LLC and KMS Inc.'s Muv-Luv Girls Garden launches the second half of its Muv-Luv Alternative collaboration event "STRANGERS II" with the addition of SSR character Mikoto Yoroi.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a new pickup gacha featuring Valentine's-themed characters in their mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
Good Smile Company announces a Nendoroid figure of Seia Yurizono from the popular game Blue Archive, set to release in August 2026. Pre-orders begin February 17, 2026.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has launched pre-orders for new TV anime "Dead Account" merchandise, including can badges and acrylic keychains, available through February 17 to March 10, 2026.
A collaboration event featuring Nintama Rantaro and Rascal the Raccoon merchandise is coming to Tokyo Solamachi from February 21 to March 9, 2026, with exclusive items and special appearances.
Hobby Search announces exclusive pre-order for specially illustrated merchandise from the TV anime You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!, featuring "yumekawa" and "cyber" themed original artwork. The limited collection launches February 17, 2026.
Following the 25th anniversary celebration, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun welcomes the new Doraemon movie with special themed baths, saunas, drinks, and ticket discounts through May 25th.
The otherworldly life RPG Angelic Link is hosting its 4.5th Anniversary event through March 19th, featuring daily free 10-pull gacha and limited edition characters.
FOX Inc.'s caseplay service announces a new collection of smartphone accessories featuring TV anime Ranma ½ designs, available for iPhone, Xperia, Pixel, Galaxy and more.
JR Tokai launches a collaboration campaign between their "Oshi-Tabi" travel service and "Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Arc," featuring exclusive voice dramas on the Tokaido Shinkansen and a digital stamp rally in Kyoto from March 18 to May 17, 2026.
Jump+ Jumble Rush welcomes two new series with limited-time events, introduces new characters, and announces a half-anniversary celebration starting in March 2026.
New merchandise for Princess Principal Crown Handler Chapter 4 is now on sale, featuring original White Day-themed illustrations. The collection includes badges, acrylic goods, and more showcasing the Team White Pigeon members in sweet, heart-fluttering outfits.
QINOCOP announces the launch of an online lottery service featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime Fire Force Season 3. The lottery offers exclusive merchandise including life-size tapestries and acrylic stands.
ClaN Entertainment announces the pre-order launch of new Ranma ½ merchandise through their TOKYO MADNESS CLUB apparel brand, featuring a Jusenkyo Tour theme with characters in their cursed forms.
arma bianca launches a collaboration between rockin'star★ and TV anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, featuring exclusive trading badges, hologram ticket cards, instant camera-style illustration cards, live goods-style T-shirts, face towels, and souvenir sets available for pre-order on AMNIBUS.
The official fan club for the multimedia project SHINEPOST has launched. Members will enjoy exclusive novels, livestreams, event ticket priority access, and original merchandise rewards.
viviON launches exclusive merchandise featuring original ballroom-themed illustrations for the anime "To Be Hero X" at select GEO stores nationwide and their online store viviON BLUE from February 19th.
Good Smile Company opens the Steam store for the visual novel game Valkyrie Tune Mechanized Ai and begins shipping the first PLAMATEA plastic models Lisa Caster and Iris Bruckner.
Yamaniku Reimen Yamanakaya, Tohoku's leading yakiniku chain, partners with TV anime Tokyo Revengers for a March collaboration featuring 6 themed menu items with character picks and random coaster giveaways. Original merchandise and craft stickers available at all stores and online.
Creative Plus has launched LINE stickers and LINE themes featuring characters from the popular TV anime Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2.
New merchandise for the anime Aokana Four Rhythms Across the Blue is now available, featuring the popular Mashiroudon bowl, all-over print T-shirts, acrylic art stands, and pass cases. A support campaign runs from February 14 to March 29, 2026.
Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo will celebrate the birthdays of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura with an exhibition featuring original artwork, exclusive merchandise, and special birthday cafe menu items from March 26 to April 19, 2026.
A special exhibition celebrating 15 years of Danganronpa comes to Tokyo's Ueno and Osaka's Umeda with exclusive displays, merchandise, and interactive mystery challenges.
Sega Fave will showcase nearly 80 prize figures spanning three decades at the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary festival event, featuring a special video recreating iconic scenes using prize figures from 1997 to 2025.
At Nijigen no Mori's Dragon Quest Island attraction on Awaji Island, enjoy a special spring-limited craft event where you can decorate Slime and Dracky figurines with colorful flowers from March 7 to June 7, 2026.
The popular mobile strategy game Dr. STONE Battle Craft launches its second revival event, offering players the chance to earn exclusive SSR characters and rewards through February 24.
A special pop-up shop featuring merchandise from Fist of the North Star and Keiji of the Flower Beyond the Clouds opens at Maruzen Sendai Aer Store from February 17 to March 12, 2026.
SEGA's new mobile RPG Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle kicks off its first-ever story event, featuring the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc with exclusive character pickups and special collaboration with the theatrical release.
Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas will host a special one-day re-screening of Given the Movie on March 14 (Saturday) at 5:00 PM, coinciding with a signing event by creator Natsuki Kizu at Animate Ikebukuro.
Frontier Works announces the third edition of the Identity V POP UP SHOP in Hands stores, featuring RE Series and Identity V Kindergarten merchandise for advance sale starting March 5, 2026.
AmiAmi is now accepting orders for two new plastic model kits from Isekai Ryoko no Techo by PR-Production. The SP01 New Warrior Lennie Brown New Year Ver. and Expansion Pack SPE01 Legendary Auspicious Lion will be released in July 2026.
New merchandise featuring Tino from Let This Grieving Soul Retire! includes a double-sided pillow cover and Super Tino acrylic stand, with advance sales at AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28-29, 2026.
THE Chara CAFE's Love Live! Superstar!! Cafe Party merchandise is now available for online order featuring Liella! in exclusive cafe party designs.
A pop-up store featuring original character goods from boys' love manga artist Ogeretsu Tanaka opens at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro from March 6 to 29, 2026.
Original TV anime Princession Orchestra merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork will be available for pre-sale at Bic Camera & Animega × Sofmap locations starting February 20, 2026.
Grand Marche Co., Ltd. releases an official PSYCHO-PASS: Providence collaboration whisky featuring rich malt flavor and caramel notes, available online and at select stores starting February 18.
An online lottery for the popular anime Hands Off - Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun is now on sale until February 19, 2026, featuring exclusive Maid Valentine-themed illustrations and merchandise.
Square Enix announces the launch of merchandise featuring manga cover art from popular series including Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, and more. The collection will be available for pre-sale at AnimeJapan 2026 in Tokyo.
Village Vanguard introduces an exclusive collaboration with Twin Princess of Wonder Planet, featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations themed around a Wonderland Tea Party.
The light novel and manga series Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What! has surpassed 1 million copies in circulation. A special commemorative site launched on February 12, 2026, featuring exclusive content, giveaway campaigns, and outdoor advertisements in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
Tokyo News Agency will release the Weekly TV Guide March 20, 2026 edition on March 11 (Wednesday), featuring a special collaboration with the hit anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie Tears of the Azure Sea. Purchasers from Animate Online Shop will receive an exclusive original square bromide.
The anime film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express: Local Train to the Theater is collaborating with YURINAN dorayaki specialty shop, offering exclusive collaboration food, drinks, and merchandise from February 20 to April 5, 2026.
The third collaboration between TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 and Village Vanguard is back with a renewed lineup, featuring hospital-themed original artwork and a variety of character merchandise available for limited pre-order.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. began post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime "The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom" POP UP SHOP at THE Chara online store on February 12, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series features special gacha events and a cumulative score ranking event running through mid-February 2026.
New merchandise featuring panels and color illustrations from the popular manga series Dragon and Chameleon, currently serialized in Monthly Gangan JOKER, is now available for order.
Two Share CAFE locations in Tokyo and Fukuoka are hosting a special collaboration cafe featuring the popular TV anime Tamon's B-Side, offering character-themed drinks, fried bread sandwiches, and exclusive merchandise from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
Pre-orders have begun for trading acrylic cards and other merchandise featuring original illustrations from the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries on AMNIBUS, an online shop specializing in anime and manga merchandise.
Horin Love Books is hosting a campaign to celebrate the release of crim's latest comic "Kimagure Milk Tea." Get a chance to win an autographed poster with a personalized message!
Quality Confidence Corporation (Animate Group) announces a new lottery featuring Date A Live V with exclusive merchandise including acrylic stands, posters, and limited-edition items.
The mobile game Dr.STONE Battle Craft is hosting a limited-time event where players can collect exclusive items and earn SSR guaranteed tickets by completing event stages featuring Taiju Oki.
GiGO Entertainment launches an exclusive collaboration campaign with Superhuman Sharehouse Story "Charisma" featuring limited-edition prizes, a must-buy campaign, and a repost campaign from February 21 to March 15, 2026.
House Wellness Foods is launching a special collaboration campaign with the TV anime "The Quintessential Quintuplets*" for their MEGASHAKI and NERUNODA beverages. The campaign runs from February 9 to May 8, 2026, offering original illustrated goods, exclusive wallpapers, and more through various prize giveaways.
The premium package 'Yours-Only Box' for the ASMR-equipped novel game Rica Mode, which sold out in just 15 minutes, is now accepting additional pre-orders starting February 9, 2026.
Arma Bianca launches the third volume of Shugo Chara! online lottery featuring canvas boards, acrylic stands, keychains, mascots, and limited edition replica tickets.
Northern Horse Park in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, will host the third collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby from March 7 to April 9, 2026, featuring five Umamusume characters, special exhibits, and a cast talk show.
Fukui Prefecture's Obama City chopstick craftsmen revive the popular Wakasa lacquered chopsticks featuring hand-drawn patterns of Kinnikuman Soldier. On sale from February 9th, 2026.
A new collection of Yu Yu Hakusho merchandise featuring original illustrations of Yusuke and the team enjoying cakes and sweets is now available at eeo Store online and in-store.
APEX has announced a high-quality scale figure of Chen Qianyu from the newly launched 3D real-time strategy RPG Arknights: Endfield. Pre-orders are now open for the November 2026 release.
Celebrate the theatrical release of Netflix's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! with exclusive merchandise at pop-up shops in Shinjuku Marui Annex and Joshin Nipponbashi, featuring newly illustrated goods and purchase bonuses.
The Dead Account TV anime pop-up shop is opening at Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F from February 20 to March 3, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, hologram badges, and special purchase bonuses.
Popular crepe chain Dipper Dan will hold a collaboration campaign with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu from February 16 to March 8, 2026, featuring exclusive menu items and limited edition decorative packaging.
A new exhibition celebrating the popular mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland opens at Roppongi Museum from March 6 to 29, 2026. Experience the world of villains-inspired characters through limited-time event displays, original merchandise, and exclusive animation materials.
Experience a magical Valentine's celebration with Illya, Miyu, and Chloe at the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Valentine's Cafe 2026, opening February 13th at CURE MAID CAFÉ in Akihabara.
Content Seed Co., Ltd. launched online sales for the Fate/strange Fake TV anime broadcast commemorative SHOP merchandise on THE Chara website starting February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
A special THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS pop-up event will take place in Asakusa's Okuyama Omairimachi and Asakusa Nishisando shopping streets from March 6 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and a stamp rally.
Miraiya Shoten bookstores across Japan will host a My Hero Academia pop-up store featuring exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities from February 13 to March 29, 2026.
S-Trust Co., Ltd. will launch the Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising- Onion Snack BIG Can at game centers and online crane games nationwide from the second week of March 2026.
Village Vanguard announces exclusive merchandise for the anime adaptation of Takopi's Original Sin, featuring original illustration of the two high school girls shopping together. Pre-orders open February 6 through February 23, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Tsuki Uzaki in an angel-themed design from the anime Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi, scheduled for release in October 2026.
DAN's sixth T-shirt collection features designs based on the original 1997 Medabots game packages from Imagineer. The Kabuto and Kuwagata versions will be available for pre-order through February 28.
ClaN Entertainment has launched pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End in the JEWELYC! COLLECTION series.
Sammy Networks launches a mobile version of the popular Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 pachislot machine on 777Real, accompanied by TV commercials and a Quo Card campaign.
Azumaker's online shop "CharaON!" has begun accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "Chitose-kun is in a Ramune Bottle," including B2 tapestries, character rubber mats, and acrylic character stands.
Azumaker Corporation has launched pre-orders for new Everyday Host anime merchandise, including metallic can badges featuring CLUB★ONE characters and scene photo acrylic stands of all main characters.
A commemorative print exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved manga series Fairy Tail will open in Ikebukuro from March 12-17, 2026. The exhibition features newly created prints based on original illustrations by Hiro Mashima, along with exclusive merchandise.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
Gugenka has officially released a new version of HoloModels, a smartphone app that lets users carry, pose, and photograph digital figures of their favorite characters in everyday settings.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has begun pre-orders for a new collection of InuYasha merchandise featuring the popular original mini character "mochocho series" design. The lineup includes can badges, bangs clips, and various other items available for order until February 25, 2026.
Animate announces the release of Jujutsu Kaisen The Culling Game Part 1 Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1-4, starting April 15, 2026, with four consecutive monthly releases. Fans who purchase all volumes at Animate will receive three exclusive bonus items featuring newly illustrated artwork of Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu.
Starting February 5, 2026, Village Vanguard launches the third edition of limited collaboration merchandise featuring Kasane Teto. The collection includes original illustrations and designs from the "Override" MV, available through online pre-order sales.
Team Entertainment begins sales of original Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond merchandise through the online lottery service Marukuji, featuring newly illustrated chibi characters in American casual style.
The highly anticipated Blu-ray BOX for the third series of the popular Magical DoReMi franchise is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp through a request-based system. The project will proceed if 500 or more pre-orders are received by March 31, 2026 at noon.
The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park Site 11 showcases innovative sound-synchronized lighting technology illuminating Snow Miku and Oshi no Ko sculptures from February 4-11, 2026.
Starting February 6, 2026, Village Vanguard Online Store is accepting pre-orders for exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring Shikimori in a Village Vanguard staff uniform. The collection includes acrylic figures, keychains, mugs, towels, and more.
EXNOA LLC is running a collaboration campaign between Slayers and Millennium War Aigis on DMM GAMES starting after the maintenance on February 5th.
New merchandise for the TV anime Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! is now available for pre-order on the CharaON! online store. The lineup includes a B2 tapestry and character rubber mat featuring Alma.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is re-releasing the Dengeki Bunko 30th Anniversary Sword Art Online Online Lottery starting February 10, 2026, featuring luxurious prizes with illustrations by original illustrator abec.
The second half of the exhibition showcasing Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil begins at Fujiko F. Fujio Museum on Saturday, February 7, 2026, featuring original artwork and insights into the adventure.
EXNOA LLC's DMM GAMES has launched pre-registration for Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD on February 2, featuring battles alongside Vise with tentacles and evil god powers.
To celebrate the second season broadcast of the TV anime 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess, Karaoke Pasela is hosting a special collaboration event at four locations from February 13 to March 15, 2026.
Azumaker Corporation has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "Rock Is a Lady's Modesty" on their online store "CharaON!"
AZ Maker has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "The Children of Shiunji Family" on the online shop "CharaON!". Three designs of clear files are now available.
HIPSHOP releases a Space Battleship Yamato collaboration underwear collection on February 6, 2026, featuring bold designs inspired by the legendary anime series. Available at HIPSHOP stores nationwide, online, and select EC platforms.
Card Lab Gamers is holding a special Strike the Blood Valentine's Day pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise including heart-shaped badges, acrylic keychains, figures, and tapestries. The event runs from February 13 to March 1 at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F, with purchase bonuses available.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has launched pre-orders for new Bocchi the Rock! merchandise featuring the original "Chipoke Series" designs, including can badges, stickers, and more.
A special pop-up store celebrating Cardfight!! Vanguard's 15th anniversary opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku Marui Annex from February 14 to March 1, featuring exclusive merchandise and commemorative photo opportunities.
E-VENT Inc. presents Dai Yankee Exhibition, an immersive experience celebrating Japan's Yankee subculture from the Showa to early Heisei era, with exclusive collaborations featuring Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Nameneko. The event runs February 6–15, 2026, at Omiya Marui's 7th floor event space.
Team Entertainment has launched a new online lottery featuring original character goods from the TV anime 'Everyday Host' with the Midnight Harness theme, available for purchase starting January 30, 2026.
HoYoverse launches new character event wishes in Genshin Impact, featuring 5-star Zibai (voiced by Misato Fukuen) and 4-star Illuga (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), along with limited-time events and themed activities through February 24.
Konami Arcade Games launches a collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku in Sound Voltex Nabla and Polaris Chord, introducing new songs by popular Vocaloid producers and exclusive in-game items.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive Initial D merchandise kicks off at bookstores in Osaka and Shizuoka in February 2026, with plans to tour multiple locations.
A collaboration stamp rally featuring the manga Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister returns to Nantan City from February 16 to March 15, 2026, celebrating the hometown of creator Marcy Naito with exclusive artwork and character panels.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian introduces special gacha featuring Masha and Sayaka in chocolate cafe staff outfits, plus a cumulative score ranking event starting February 3rd.
Kuji Cliffe launches an online lottery featuring new illustrations of the four main characters from the TV anime in adorable white lolita outfits. Pre-orders begin February 2nd at 5:00 PM.
HANA・BIYORI and Yomiuriland's Panoramic Hot Spring Hana-no-Yu announce a special collaboration event with the popular TV anime Gintama, featuring exclusive illustrations, merchandise, food items, and character voice recordings.
The official luxury villa of Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island offers guests staying in Crayon Shin-chan themed rooms a special opportunity to ride the long zip line twice during February 2026, celebrating the reopening of the popular attraction.
The mobile game SD Gundam G Generation Eternal is distributing 1,000 diamonds to all players to celebrate the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Special events and pickup gachas are also underway.
The browser game So I'm a Spider, So What? Ruler of the Labyrinth will host a limited-time collaboration event with the anime KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! featuring popular characters.
HIKE Inc. created illustrations for the Blue Archive music video celebrating the game's 5th anniversary. The music video for "Yearned-for Days" premiered at the live event "Blue Archi Fes! ~Go! Go!! Sensei♪~" and is now available on the official Blue Archive YouTube channel as of January 21st.
BOARD LLC has launched a collection of five perfumes inspired by characters from the TV anime Blue Miburo, featuring Chirinu Nio, Saito Hajime, Tanaka Taro, Hijikata Toshizo, and Okita Souji.
Good Smile Company releases Nendoroid Doll figures of Tomoyo Daidouji and Sakura Kinomoto from Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, both wearing their Tomoeda Junior High School uniforms, available for pre-order through major hobby retailer AmiAmi.
A special collaboration event between JR Tokai and the Ultraman Series celebrating its 60th anniversary will be held in Toyohashi City from February 28 to April 26, 2026, featuring VR experiences, exclusive merchandise, and city-wide decorations.
The Kemono Friends Project announces a collaboration with Okinawa's Wattaa Naha Meshi Walk, featuring a digital stamp rally at participating restaurants from February 13 to 28, 2026. Collectors will receive limited edition goods based on completion level. The event marks the return of the Kemono Friends OKINAWA SHOP after 9 years.
LINE Yahoo Corporation announces a new collaboration event between the defense battle game LINE Rangers and the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring exclusive Rangers and special in-game content.
Character-inspired perfumes from the romantic comedy manga Nagasarete Airanto are now available for pre-order, featuring fragrances for Ikuto, Suzu, Machi, and Ayane.
New plushpal merchandise from the popular BL comic "Sex Drop" by Shikke-sensei is now available for pre-order. The plushies feature Shizu and Tomo in adorable palm-sized form.
Preorder the limited-edition dakimakura pillow covers featuring new yukata illustrations from the anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" Available from January 30 to February 25, 2026.
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Amiami announces the pre-order for a new 1/7 scale figure of Mihono Bourbon from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, wearing her Valentine's outfit CODE: Glacage. Release scheduled for September 2026.
The first pop-up store for the latest Love Live! series project, Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird, will open at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA from February 13 to March 1, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and special bonuses.
The second volume of the Let This Grieving Soul Retire! online lottery features exclusive illustrations by manga artist Rai Hebino, offering fans special tapestries, acrylic plates, and collectible items.
Bandai Namco Experience announces a special campaign running from February 13 to March 22, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and online crane game service, featuring exclusive prizes and bonuses to celebrate the movie release.
Niconico reveals the top 10 most popular winter 2026 anime based on early streaming performance. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 claims the top spot, followed by Fate/strange Fake and Frieren Season 2.
A limited-time collaboration between Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Nagoya's transportation system brings stamp rallies, exclusive merchandise, character panels, and an original voice drama to the city from February to April 2026.
Sushiro launches an exciting collaboration with the popular anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited-edition menu items across all locations nationwide.
The convenience store print service for TV anime The Holy Grail of Eris expands its lineup with new bromides and stickers featuring characters Enrique and Cecilia, bringing the total to 6 characters.
Arma Bianca has launched pre-orders for 11 types of To Be Hero X merchandise on their online store AMNIBUS, featuring trading badges, acrylic tiles, illustration cards, and desk mats.
From Saturday, February 7, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring TV anime Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break will open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store, offering exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated designs.
A special collaboration between the popular detective manga Case Closed and Hobonichi Techo brings planners and stationery featuring over 300 original illustrations. The Hobonichi Techo 2026 spring collection launches February 1st, 2026.
THANKYOUMART launches its first collaboration with the hit anime Cells at Work!, featuring 16 items of character merchandise all priced at ¥390 (tax incl. ¥429). Pre-orders begin January 28th online, with in-store sales starting late February 2026.
The RPG game Detarikiz: Tokubetsu Boueikyoku Taiin no Nichijo introduces new member Minato Moegi. To celebrate, a campaign offering a total of 1000 gems and a 10-pull gacha ticket is underway.
The popular anime series A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation will release its Blu-ray & DVD BOX set on April 24, 2026, featuring luxurious bonus content and exclusive store-specific purchase bonuses.
The manga anime adaptation of Gonron Egg, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, has been released on the Shonen Jump Channel, featuring voice actors Mutsumi Tamura as Gonron and Yumiri Hanamori as Oma.
Horin Love Books is holding a special campaign to celebrate the release of Tsuchida Haru's latest comic, offering fans a chance to win an autographed color proof through a lottery.
Limited-time special collaboration menus featuring iconic characters from the KAMEN RIDER and Super Sentai series are coming to select venues in Tokyo and Yokohama from January 29 to March 2, 2026.
The popular dress-up game Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen!, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, will host a collaboration event with illustrator Aki Akane starting January 27th. Exclusive collaboration set outfits White Moon Skeleton and Black Night Source will be available.
A limited-time themed café based on Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! opens in multiple Japanese cities from March 2026. Enjoy Y2K-style décor, photogenic menu items, and exclusive character merchandise.
Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.
A special pop-up store featuring the collaboration between Sgt. Frog and Sanrio Characters opens at TOKYO Solamachi from January 31 to February 25, 2026
CoCo Bubble Tea announces a collaboration with the anime film White Snake: The Floating Life. Running from January 30 to February 28, customers ordering designated drinks at all 5 Japan locations receive original stickers, with additional SNS campaigns and prizes.
Starting January 27, 2026, select Don Quijote, Apita, and Piago stores are releasing a special puff snack featuring original clear cards from the anime Dark Moon: The Blood Altar, with 16 different designs including rare holographic cards.
A collaboration cafe featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen opens at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe offers character-themed menu items like Yuji's Black Flash Pasta and new original merchandise including acrylic figure stands with newly drawn illustrations.
Limited to 2 rooms per day, experience an exclusive collaboration featuring newly illustrated artwork and recorded voices from the popular TV anime My Happy Marriage at HOTEL NEW OTANI (Tokyo) from March 10 to June 9, 2026.
Contents Seed releases new merchandise from the popular PALE TONE series featuring characters from the TV anime REBORN!, including glitter badges, hologram badges, acrylic stands, and more.
A special bunko anthology collecting the thrilling first chapters of Ishinomori Shotaro's iconic transformation hero manga, including Kamen Rider, Gorenger, and more, is now available to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider's birth.
Bandai Namco Filmworks launches a new Blu-ray series featuring iconic anime titles in oversized 32cm x 32cm jackets, starting with Gundam trilogy, Ghost in the Shell, Space Battleship Yamato, and Love Live! The School Idol Movie
arma bianca has launched an online lottery featuring newly illustrated cheerleader versions of characters from the TV anime Hikaru no Go, available on DRAW!DRAW! starting January 21, 2026.
AMNIBUS has begun accepting orders for six new Hikaru no Go merchandise items, including trading hologram badges, card stickers, bromides, and BIG acrylic stands featuring memorable scenes from the popular anime.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for five Minato's Laundromat product lines including Trading Acrylic Stand vol.2, Trading Connectable Acrylic Keychain, Trading Heart-Shaped Can Badge, Trading Instant Camera-Style Illustration Card vol.2, and Parts-Attached BIG Acrylic Stand.
A limited-time official shop for the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam - Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Circe opens in Shibuya on January 30, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and original character illustrations.
KADOKAWA celebrates the manga magazine ASUKA's 40th anniversary milestone with an exhibition at Tokorozawa Sakura Town featuring original artwork, collaboration goods, signed books, and special latte art.
WAVE's POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS series introduces Rikka Takarada from Gridman Universe in an exclusive swimsuit design by Curtain Damashii. The L size figure is scheduled for release in June 2026.
The latest installment of the Himitsu no AiPri arcade game launches on February 5, 2026, featuring new Princess Buzrium Change transformation and special collaboration cards.
The serialization of "Hokou Danshi The Comic" has begun on Comic Earth Star. This manga adaptation brings the popular voice drama project to life with engaging characters and educational romance.
A special collaboration pop-up store featuring μ's and Aqours opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City from February 6 to March 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and life-size standees.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has launched pre-orders for 14 new product types featuring original illustrations by MAE sensei from Kioku no Kaibutsu (The Monster of Memory) and Fureai Lesson Keiyaku.
arma bianca launches pre-orders for an exclusive birthday set featuring new photos of Manaka from Negative Happy at their online merchandise store, AMNIBUS.
Nalkonal LLC announces the official service start date for the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro Futtobi Puzzle no Dan Again on January 28, 2026, with release commemoration campaigns.
Animate releases a special collection featuring acrylic keychains, character hangers, hair accessories, and more to commemorate the anime's 20th anniversary. A commemorative fair with exclusive bromide gifts and an only shop event are also planned.
Popular characters including Natsuki Subaru and Emilia make their debut in the puzzle RPG, featuring special dungeons, exclusive items, and a giveaway campaign for 1,000 players.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is bringing back the popular Rascal Does Not Dream series lottery featuring original illustrations by Keiji Mizoguchi. Sales begin January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Shadow Beat, a collaborative project between Plott and CoroCoro Comic, releases its second track 'Teen spirits' featuring COMA-CHI and Sitissy luvit, with beats by DJ Mitsu the Beats.
X PLUS Co., Ltd. announces the launch of XMUSE, a new brand specializing in beautiful girl figures and plastic model kits, with a monitor campaign for their first product featuring Alice from GODDESS OF VICTORY NIKKE.
VISION８ will host a special 10th anniversary exhibition for Yurikuma Arashi from February 6-15, 2026 at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku. The exhibition will feature newly commissioned artwork, iconic anime scenes, original concept illustrations, and setting materials.
A special collaboration between the popular anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 and Gokurakuyu/RAKU SPA hot spring facilities launches at RAKU SPA Station Fuchu, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, collaboration menus, and more from February 5 to March 3, 2026.
animate is launching a book cover illustration contest on Pixiv starting January 22, 2026. Winning designs will be used on book covers distributed at animate stores nationwide, with cash prizes and poster displays for winners.
Celebrating 45 years since the manga's debut, an exhibition showcasing how 11 fans, including creator Yoichi Takahashi, were influenced by Captain Tsubasa opens in Tokyo's Katsushika ward. The event features various activities including soccer exchange events with Nankatsu SC players.
A special pop-up shop for Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion opens at Tower Records from February 6 to 15, featuring music-themed merchandise and exclusive event benefits.
A limited-time Fruits Basket pop-up shop opens at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi from February 13 to 22, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise with original illustrations.
Original Hetalia: World Stars merchandise featuring cute balletcore-themed illustrations will be released in late March 2026, including acrylic dioramas, stands, keychains, and stickers.
FIVECROSS Corporation has launched a limited-time event in the 3D basketball game Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals featuring the new character Shogo Haizaki (SF).
Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore launches a special collaboration with Laid-Back Camp season 3, featuring exclusive bookstore clerk Shima Rin illustrations, original merchandise, and a themed cafe menu at six locations across Japan.
Bushiroad releases The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game Booster Pack Vol.5 Progressing Daily Life and Victory Prayer Decks (5 types) marking the start of the game's 2nd Season with exclusive cards and original artwork.
A new online lottery for School-Live! featuring original illustrations by Sadoru Chiba goes on sale January 29th. Prizes include extra-large sheets, tapestries, acrylic stands, and more exclusive items.
The first Skip and Loafer exhibition featuring both manga and anime will be held at Telepia Hall from January 31 to March 1, 2026. Experience original artwork, exclusive video screenings, and immersive photo opportunities celebrating this beloved coming-of-age story.
Takeshobo STORE launches its spring sale featuring popular Comiket 107 merchandise alongside exciting new releases. The lineup includes exclusive items from Gushing over Magical Girls, Apocalypse Hotel, Made in Abyss, Star Walk, Akagi, and SOGA.
arma bianca launches pre-orders for six new Tougen Anki merchandise lines on AMNIBUS, featuring botanical-themed designs including acrylic stands, cards, stickers, and badges.
Sync Innovation Inc. launches pre-orders for new merchandise based on the TV anime Tougen Anki Legend of the Cursed Blood. The popular mochochoシリーズ features original chibi character designs with adorable monster costume themes.
The eeo Kuji online lottery featuring the TV anime A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation is now available at eeo Store online from January 15th. No losing tickets!
AzuMaker has started accepting pre-orders for new products from the TV anime "Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family!" on the online shop "CharaON!"
The online lottery for Beauty Pop merchandise launches on eeo Store online starting January 20, 2026. The lineup features official illustration items including protagonist Kiri Koshiba and the SP members.
Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA announce their second collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, special menus, and more across 24 locations starting February 5, 2026.
The beloved Pretty Series franchise announces its newest project, Onegai Aipuri, scheduled to begin in spring 2026. The logo has been unveiled with full details coming in February.
D-techno Co., Ltd. has launched the A Certain Scientific Railgun WEB lottery on January 20, 2026, featuring adorable maid-themed merchandise from the popular anime series.
Azumaker Corporation has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "The Shiunji Family Children" on their online store "CharaON!".
Azumaker has launched pre-orders for new YAIBA: Samurai Legend merchandise on the Chara ON! online store, featuring thick acrylic stands and die-cut stickers.
The smartphone puzzle game based on the TV anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a New Year Pickup Gacha featuring characters in festive kimono attire from January 19, 2026.
Akihabara will host AKIVALENTINE, a unique Valentine's event featuring anime character goods, stage performances by voice actors and idols, VTuber meet-and-greets, and special collaborations across the district.
Arma Bianca begins taking pre-orders for Arknights Rise from Ember x ROUND1 collaboration merchandise through AMNIBUS, featuring exclusive illustrated goods and trading items.
Pre-orders have opened for original merchandise featuring scenes and designs from the TV anime "Everyday Host." The collection includes character badge sets, acrylic keychains, and more.
Shueisha's JUMP Character REMIX series features Golden Kamuy protagonist Saichi Sugimoto with specially selected episodes, exclusive illustrations, and a double-sided poster. Two more volumes follow in February and March.
Amiami announces the fourth wave of MegaHouse's FigUnity series featuring Amate Yuzuriha (MACHU), Nyaan, and Shuji Ito from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, set for release in late September 2026.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
A special collaboration between Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and Karaoke no Tetsujin will take place from February 4 to March 8, 2026, featuring concept rooms, collaboration drinks, exclusive merchandise, and challenge campaigns across nine locations.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has begun accepting pre-orders for seven new products from MILGRAM, including Trading MV Acrylic Cards featuring Mu's "Pain."
arma bianca has launched pre-orders for 14 types of Teasing Master Takagi-san merchandise featuring original maid illustrations on their online store AMNIBUS.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
Team Entertainment launches a new online lottery featuring original Date A Live V merchandise with a space police theme. Available from January 16 to February 23, 2026.
A special Digimon Adventure pop-up shop featuring exclusive maid and butler-themed merchandise opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex from January 30 to February 8, 2026.
Online lottery featuring exclusive merchandise from the popular TV anime launches with tea time themed original mini character illustrations and prizes.
An illustration exhibition commemorating the completion of GC Novels' That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will be held at Ueno Marui from January 23 to February 8, 2026.
Starting January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Marukuji online lottery service begins selling new original merchandise featuring TV anime Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season characters in elegant classical style suits.
TORICO is hosting a limited-time Manga Exhibition featuring Minami Ozaki's legendary works Zetsuai 1989 and Bronze at their Ikebukuro location from January 17 to February 1, 2026, followed by an Osaka tour.
Marukuji online lottery service begins selling new original Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun merchandise featuring cute pop-themed chibi character illustrations.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a revival ranking event in Dr. STONE Battle Craft, featuring exclusive SSR character rewards and special login bonuses running until January 27th.
Anique Inc. is hosting a special collaboration cafe celebrating the broadcast of Fire Force Season 3, opening simultaneously at Share CAFE Harakado and Hakata Marui stores from February 6, 2026.
From January 30 to April 5, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills hosts the first major Ghost in the Shell exhibition across all anime series. Visitors can experience an expanded artwork viewing using XREAL AR glasses, simulating the iconic "cyberization" featured in the series.
Ahead of the Steel Ball Run anime streaming release, new illustrated merchandise featuring Jonathan, Dio, Joseph, and Caesar from the early JoJo series will be available at Animate stores nationwide, along with a special fair offering collectible mini cards.
Five beloved characters from Puella Magi Madoka Magica join the Nuiparu plushie series. These palm-sized companions feature soft boa finishes and embroidered details, scheduled for release in June 2026.
CyberAgent announces new limited-edition merchandise for TV anime "Everyday Host," featuring newly drawn "Tonight is Uniform Cosplay Day!" visuals. Exclusive stickers available at FamilyMart's famimaPRINT service starting January 16, 2026, plus pre-order exclusive items on the official online shop.
MIXI announces the second collaboration between TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Monster Strike, starting January 17, 2026. New character pairs including Frieren & Himmel, Frieren & Fern, and Fern & Stark join the limited-time gacha, with collaboration quests featuring Viabel, Übel, Denken, and more.
The popular Kamen Rider arcade card game continues its success with the third volume of its comprehensive card encyclopedia, featuring over 400 cards including the latest Kamen Rider Zetts designs, released January 16, 2026.
To celebrate the release of volume 5 of the manga "Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai" serialized in web manga magazine "comic POOL," a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced! Character-themed menus, original coasters with newly drawn illustrations, and exclusive goods will be available.
Art merchandise manufacturer KenElephant and publishing agency Cloudbooks jointly operate the publishing label Kraken Comics, which has released Volume 6 of Konjiki no Gash!! 2 (by Makoto Raiku) in paper format on January 15, 2026 (the digital version of Volume 6 has been simultaneously released by BIRGDIN BOARD).
Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park introduces a new original food item featuring Crayon Shin-chan's iconic plump bottom, starting January 17th.
Netmarble released a major update for Solo Leveling: ARISE on January 15th, introducing new SSR hunter Cyan Hararut (Igris), new story content, and a fresh PvP event.
Content Seed Co., Ltd. has launched online sales for merchandise from the TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2 pop-up shop on the THE Chara website starting January 15, 2026.
From Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, the Fitz doll created by Rudeus Greyrat in the series has been transformed into a 1/8 scale figure. Pre-orders are now being accepted at AmiAmi.
Celebrating the birthday of Banri, the eldest daughter of the Shiunji family, KADOKAWA's "Kuji-biki-do" online lottery service is launching a special birthday lottery featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations.
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City announces details for the Space Brothers Exhibition 2026, running January 16 to April 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed cafe menu, VR content, and special exhibition focusing on the theme of "doors of dreams."
Universal Studios Japan reveals exciting details about the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration as part of Universal Cool Japan 2026, featuring exclusive food, merchandise, and two different story ride experiences running from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
Animate is hosting a 2nd anniversary exhibition for the popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace at Naka-Ikebukuro Park on January 17-18, featuring life-sized standees and announcing new Japanese merchandise releases.
To celebrate the release of three OVERNIGHTZ titles, a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced. Order collaboration menu items to receive original coasters, and based on your total spend, you can get exclusive short story papers.
Azumaker has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the anime "Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus" on their online shop "Chara ON!"
Azumaker Co., Ltd. has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "Bad Girl" on their online shop "CharaON!"
Azmaker Co., Ltd. has launched pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "mono" on their online store "charaON!"
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. announces the opening of a pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime "The Villainess Is Adored by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Kingdom" at Yurakucho Marui 7F from January 30 to February 8, 2026.
A POP UP event for Cute High Earth Defense Club Hi-CARA! opens at eeo Store Ikebukuro on January 10, 2026, featuring new merchandise with original sauna-themed illustrations.
The first joint original artwork exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of manga artists Ai Minase and Kyoko Kumagai, who are active in Shogakukan's women's comic magazine "Sho-Comi," opened at Yurakucho Marui today.
The popular Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM brings back its collaboration with TV anime HIGH CARD, featuring returning and new character costumes, plus exclusive in-game items.
KONAMI Arcade Games announces a collaboration between their arcade card game Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE 2 and the popular anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End, starting January 15, 2026.
Self-photo brand Photomatic launches a collaboration with the popular anime Mr. Osomatsu. Five exclusive frames will be available at 11 locations nationwide from January 14 (Wed) to February 1 (Sun).
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. announces the pre-sale of the 9th collection of TV anime Blue Lock merchandise, featuring the mochocho series with newly drawn mini-characters in monster costumes.
TO Books announces the anime adaptation project for the popular light novel series "The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead," which has surpassed 1.1 million copies in circulation and won the Piccoma AWARD 2025 Novel Division.
On January 8, 2026, Comici Inc. announced the global launch of "comici MANGA," a platform based on their app "Comimaga" and Web magazine manga BPaaS "Comici+," enabling readers to enjoy manga across multiple magazines and publishers.
The pop-up shop will be held at Shinjuku Marui Men from January 23rd to February 1st, 2026, featuring newly illustrated merchandise with a Y2K fashion concept.
FOX Corporation's caseplay service launches official smartphone cases featuring Bonobono TV anime and its theme song artists LIL LEAGUE. Eight designs now available for 150+ device models including iPhone, Xperia, Pixel, and Galaxy.
Hard Rock Cafe launches a special collaboration with the TV anime Naruto, offering limited-time menu items including the creative "Naruto's Ramen Burger" and "Tropical Konohagakure Soda" from January 13 to February 1, 2026.
CAMSHOP.JP announces the sale of a special Initial D ZIPPO lighter featuring iconic manga scenes, limited to 150 numbered units, at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 from January 9 to 11, 2026.
A large-scale Identity V collaboration campaign will be held at 40 bathing facilities across Japan from January 23 to February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited novelties.
ZLONGAME announced a collaboration between the popular simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile and the hit TV anime Fairy Tail, featuring iconic characters Natsu, Lucy, and Erza in exclusive collaboration events.
A special campaign by JR Kyushu offers exclusive clear files to visitors who take the train to the exhibition at OPAM, running from January 17 to March 31, 2026.
A French-Japanese cultural fusion brings a premium collector's item featuring Astro Boy in Paris Saint-Germain colors, crafted by renowned French sculpture studio Leblon Delienne.
Hochi Shimbun will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the first broadcast of TV anime Ronin Warriors on January 9 in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara) and January 12 in Osaka (Nipponbashi).
San-ei Publishing announces the re-release of Shinji Mizushima's legendary baseball manga "Dokaben" in 24 volumes over one year, featuring newly scanned artwork and original page layouts from the series that debuted 55 years ago.
Tirol Choco Co., Ltd. launches a special Hatsune Miku collaboration product featuring exclusive illustrations by artist Yumenouchi. The limited-edition "Tirol Choco Mikkumiku Milk Mint" will be available at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting January 26, 2026.
A special pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Rebellion is coming to multiple Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport locations and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza across Japan from January 2026.
Di Techno Corporation has launched pre-orders for Ultraman Z original merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork. Pre-orders are available at Chara-Log and anime shops nationwide starting December 25, 2025.
The complete first season of the romantic comedy anime Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You is now streaming free on YouTube until January 11, 2026. Watch all 12 episodes before the highly anticipated second season premieres on January 8, 2026.
New officially licensed merchandise from the anime Bocchi the Rock! includes a limited edition embroidered zip hoodie of Hitori Gotoh and Kessoku Band full graphic T-shirts, with pre-sale at Comiket 107 in December 2025.
KADOKAWA's new BL manga Kawaii Shitsuji no Tsukurikata vol.1 hits shelves today, featuring a bold young master and his fallen butler in a comedic battle of wits and pride.
The TV anime Maebashi Witches has launched a collaboration with Natural Hot Spring Yurabu in Ota, featuring life-size character panels, original merchandise, collaboration menus, and special campaigns running through January 2026.
Di Techno has started accepting pre-orders for original merchandise featuring anime illustrations from TV anime SANDA, available through Charalog and anime shops nationwide.
A real-life exhibition event featuring popular Webtoon works from SORAJIMA will be held at GALLERY ZENON in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. The event showcases seven popular titles with exclusive Japanese-style character illustrations.
Anique Inc. announces a collaboration cafe for the TV anime Tis Time for "Torture," Princess at Share CAFE in Harajuku from January 16 to February 1, 2026. Features exclusive menu items, original merchandise, and limited coasters.
Creative Plus has released official LINE stickers and themes for the TV anime 'Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right', featuring the charming vampire character Tsukina Ishikawa.
Cygames launches a nostalgic new commercial for Uma Musume featuring free-spirited characters racing along coastal roads with Mt. Fuji in view, recreating the iconic opening of The Unfettered Shogun II.
Nijigen Cospa has launched a new line of pass cases featuring characters from the anime Umamusume: Cinderella Gray. The collection includes nine designs with Oguri Cap, Belno Light, Fujimasa March, and other beloved Uma Musume characters.
An exclusive online lottery featuring newly illustrated characters in winter outfits and checkered patterns celebrates the Winter Edition broadcast of the Undead Unluck anime series.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
AVIOT announces special edition TE-V1R wireless earphones celebrating the 15th anniversary of Uta no Prince-sama. Featuring exclusive voice recordings and original designs, pre-orders begin December 25th.
AMNIBUS, the online shop selling original anime and manga merchandise, has started taking pre-orders for 12 types of Banana Fish products featuring Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura, and BABY BANANA designs.
An online lottery for Fate/Grand Order - You've Lost Ritsuka Fujimaru launches on Kujibikido December 25, featuring original illustrations and memorable scene merchandise.
Seiryusyuppan will publish The Little Mouse and the Owl, a new picture book illustrated by legendary World Masterpiece Theater animator Seki Shuichi, at bookstores nationwide on January 25, 2026.
A special collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku Symphony will open at À La Mode Palais & The Resort in Kobe from December 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
The popular anime Hetalia: World Stars collaboration with Round1 entertainment facilities has begun online pre-orders for exclusive original merchandise through the Cocoani e-commerce site.
Creative Plus announces the second round of the online lottery for "The Ghost Doesn't Show Up," featuring exclusive merchandise including big towels, acrylic stands, mini pouches, omamori-style keychains, square can badges, and mini sticker sets.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring TO Books' popular light novel and manga series opens at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from January 9 to February 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a lottery event.
A real-life lottery featuring never-before-seen illustrations from Bocchi the Rock! will be available starting January 31, 2026. The Kujirack lottery offers guaranteed prizes with every draw, including exclusive merchandise featuring new artwork by illustrator Terada Tera.
The latest smartphone game based on the popular delinquent manga series Crows and Worst has officially launched, featuring character training simulation gameplay and cross-generation team battles.
The new anime project for Is the Order a Rabbit? announced on March 1, 2025, has been confirmed as a full-length theatrical film. The first teaser visual featuring Cocoa and Chino, designed by character designer Akane Yano, has been unveiled along with the production staff.
ABEMA will launch a limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen official free channel from January 1-13, 2026, featuring all 47 TV series episodes and the theatrical film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, celebrating the upcoming Culling Game (Part 1) broadcast.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. has launched post-event online sales for Assassination Classroom merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 through THE Chara online store, running from December 25, 2025 to January 21, 2026.
Content Seed Co., Ltd. has launched a post-event online sale for Black Clover TV anime merchandise that was sold at Jump Festa 2026. Orders are being accepted on THE Chara online shop.
Post-event sales for Make the Exorcist Fall in Love merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 have started on THE Chara online store. Order by January 21, 2026.
Post-event online sales for The New Prince of Tennis merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 are now available. Orders are open until January 21, 2026 on THE Chara online shop.
Post-event online sales for TV anime Tokyo Ghoul merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 have started on THE Chara shopping site.
Limited-edition mineral-inspired confectionery featuring the iconic Philosopher's Stone from Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo goes on sale at MOO:D MARK by ISETAN from December 17, 2025.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Abeno Hoop, showcasing candy factory-themed merchandise and interactive displays from January 19 to February 1, 2026.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo announces a collaboration event with Puella Magi Madoka Magica featuring new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food from January 30 to March 15, 2026.
Online sales have started for TV anime Reborn! merchandise that was sold at JUMP FESTA 2026. Orders are being accepted until January 21, 2026.
Creative Plus and Gonda Brewery have released Japanese sake inspired by the popular anime "The Style of Hiroshi Nohara's Lunch," featuring "Kin no Hiroshi" (dry sake) and "Gin no Hiroshi" (lime-infused liqueur), available online and at select retailers starting December 25, 2025.
Favorite, an apparel brand that brings anime and manga worlds to life in clothing, launches pre-orders for four Tokyo Ghoul-themed apparel items on December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
The TV anime "Maid-san wa Taberu dake" will begin broadcasting in April 2026. Winter holiday artwork featuring Suzume has been revealed, and a special campaign offering autographed shikishi from the original manga creator Susumu Maeya and the voice cast is now running on the official X account.
Oguri Cap and Tama Cross from the hit anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray are now available as adorable KuiKui sitting plushies that tilt their heads to look up at you. These charming merchandise items will be released in June 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series launches a special Santa-themed pickup gacha featuring seven characters in festive costumes, along with a countdown login bonus campaign offering tickets for the 2025 All-Stars gacha.
An online lottery featuring original merchandise from the TV anime 'The Dangers in My Heart' with Marine and Bunny Maid themed newly illustrated goods is now available on Kujico, the internet-based lottery service. Sales began on December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
The first official merchandise collection for "Chiikawa Pocket," the first smartphone app based on the popular "Chiikawa" series, will go on sale on January 16, 2026. Pop-up stores will also open in Tokyo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
D-techno Co., Ltd. has launched a new web lottery featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU. The 10th installment in the web lottery series features original race queen-themed illustrations.
A new 1/6 scale figure of Kuroneko (Ruri Gokou) from the popular anime My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute is now available for pre-order. The White Cat Ver. features the character in a refreshing white dress, capturing a summer moment. The figure includes interchangeable face parts and is available with an exclusive plushie set.
Photomatic self-photo booths are offering collaboration frames featuring the popular school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!! at 12 locations nationwide from December 26, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
Maecy's popular 2013 pachislot machine Slot Puella Magi Madoka Magica launches on the SloPachi Spirit virtual hall app, featuring faithful recreation of the original machine with virtual hall exclusive features.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery featuring original merchandise from the TV anime 'The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten' with a winter animal theme, available on the Kujico platform from December 24, 2025 through January 18, 2026.
A special heartwarming event opens at Yurakucho Marui featuring exclusive knight certificates from 153 beloved characters. Experience exhibits, photo spots, and unique merchandise through January 12, 2026.
The Ace of Diamond series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) with over 45 million copies in circulation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Great Ace of Diamond Act II Original Artwork Exhibition will be held at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from January 24 to March 14, 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has launched pre-orders for four new product lines from the TV anime BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War, including Trading Scene Photo Acrylic Cards Vol.2, starting December 17, 2025.
Tokyo Metro will hold the Golden Kamuy × Tokyo Metro Digital Stamp Rally from January 9 to February 8, 2026, commemorating the final chapter of the TV anime. Participants can visit six designated stations to collect digital stamps and receive an original sticker. The first 10,000 participants will receive the completion prize, with additional lottery prizes available.
arma bianca launches pre-orders for an exclusive Natsume's Book of Friends collaboration with NORITAKE. The premium bone china cup and saucer features Nyanko-sensei design with gold accents, now available on AMNIBUS online store.
A new popup store featuring Nito Wai and Amau Syrup's "Nikoichi" themed merchandise opens at Don Quijote Akihabara from January 9 to January 23, 2026. The event includes exclusive goods, panel displays, commentary videos, and special giveaways for purchases over 2,000 yen.
The first official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has opened its app store pages and launched pre-registration. A campaign offering prizes up to 10,000 yen is also underway
A new manga-themed hotel in Umeda opens with approximately 10,000 manga volumes available for guests to read during their stay
The popular characters from the Teikou Penguin short anime series are now available as soft, squishy capsule toy mascots featuring Penguin, Panda, Orca, and Monitor Boss in a playful new form.
AMNIBUS, the online store operated by arma bianca, has started pre-orders for four types of Tokyo Ghoul anime merchandise featuring original illustrations. The Fighting Back Ver. collection includes trading glitter badges, instant camera-style illustration cards, bromides, and BIG acrylic stands featuring Ken Kaneki, Nishiki Nishio, Renji Yomo, Shuu Tsukiyama, Uta, and Juuzou Suzuya.
Tokyo Skytree will host its first-ever Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration event from January 8 to April 6, 2026, featuring original illustration tickets, special decorations, limited cafe menu items, exclusive merchandise, and character-themed lighting displays.
COSPA, a company specializing in official character costumes, apparel, and merchandise, has announced new products from TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-. An acrylic art stand featuring Arcueid Brunestud's striking profile will be available for pre-sale at Comic Market 107.
A new line of fragrance products featuring original illustrations from the popular BL manga series by Moe Fujisaki is now available for pre-order, including eau de parfums, roll-on fragrances, multi-balms, and diffusers.
Di-Techno launches a revival edition of the Hunter x Hunter "Hatsu" WEB lottery featuring exclusive merchandise with original artwork of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, and Hisoka activating their Nen abilities
Five adorable characters from the figure skating anime Medalist join the Nuipal plushie series. These palm-sized companions feature soft fabric and embroidered details, scheduled for release in May 2026.
Ensky launches the new Paper Theater Tsumikasa series, featuring stackable paper craft kits from One Piece's Wano Country Arc and Egghead Arc. Available starting December 22, 2025, at ¥5,280 each.
New LINE stickers featuring characters from the TV anime "Yano-kun's Ordinary Days" are now available, allowing fans to enhance their chats with Yano-kun, Yoshida-san, and other beloved characters.
Experience a magical bath time! Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA team up with Puella Magi Madoka Magica for an exclusive collaboration featuring limited merchandise, themed baths, and special menu items across 19 locations.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for the Wandering Witch Elaina Cat Ear Cafe ver. 1/7 Scale Figure from FuRyu, scheduled for release in August 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online store offering original anime and manga merchandise, has launched pre-orders for eight types of Haikyu!! products including trading acrylic stands, keychains, badges, and more featuring newly drawn chibi character morning illustrations.
Pre-orders have begun for an exclusive collection of Hikaru no Go merchandise featuring newly illustrated winter attire designs. The collection includes trading acrylic cards, glitter badges, illustration cards, bromides, and BIG acrylic stands available on the AMNIBUS online store.
AMNIBUS, the anime and manga merchandise online store operated by arma bianca Inc., has started taking pre-orders for five types of Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life merchandise, including trading chibi character after school ver. acrylic stands.
AMNIBUS, an online store offering original anime and manga merchandise, has started taking pre-orders for five types of Naruto Shippuden products featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters in their pre-battle moments.
AMNIBUS announces pre-orders for 10 new Sakamoto Days merchandise items featuring original "Seasonal Journey" artwork. The collection includes trading acrylic stands, can badges, postcards, and other character goods featuring Sakamoto Taro, Shin Asakura, Nagumo, Shishiba, and Natsuki Seba.
SEGA Fave releases a new Lucky Lottery featuring Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club characters in original pajama outfits. Available from December 12, 2025 at convenience stores and hobby shops.
AMNIBUS launches exclusive Yona of the Dawn merchandise collection featuring Aure Glass acrylic stands, clear cards, badges, and more, with limited pre-order bonuses.
AMNIBUS introduces six new Blue Lock merchandise items, including exclusive original morning routine acrylic stands, deformed Ani-Art figures, trading cards, and more collectibles for fans.
Eyewear brand Zoff collaborates with popular TV anime My Hero Academia for the first time. Pre-orders start December 1, 2025.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
The second edition of adorable Chipoke merchandise from the TV anime Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class is now available for pre-order through Sync Innovation Co., Ltd.
KADOKAWA launches an exclusive online lottery featuring luxurious merchandise from the beloved Haruhi Suzumiya series, with rare illustrations by Noizi Ito.
Following last year's successful tour across four locations in Japan starting with Tokyo's Ikebukuro venue, the Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary exhibition event is set to return to Marui City Yokohama.
Bandai's cosmetics brand Miracle Romance announces new lip & cheek products inspired by iconic transformation items from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, featuring three classic designs with moisturizing ingredients.
KADOKAWA's Kujibikido online lottery service is bringing back the popular 15th anniversary Inazuma Eleven GO merchandise lottery with exclusive prizes from November 20 to December 11, 2025.
A pop-up event featuring "Oshi no Ko" merchandise with exclusive newly drawn illustrations in the "Starry Maid" theme will be held at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Umeda, Sakae, and Yokohama from December 2025 through February 2026.
An immersive exhibition celebrating Studio Chizu's latest film "Scarlet" opens at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, featuring interactive experiences based on seven beloved Mamoru Hosoda films.
The online merchandise store AMNIBUS has begun accepting pre-orders for 11 types of original goods featuring new artwork from the popular anime Kaiju No. 8. The collection includes glitter badges, acrylic stands, and more.
Following the success of its Los Angeles location, the official Shueisha-licensed JUMP SHOP will open as SHONEN JUMP SHOP in NEW YORK at American Dream Mall from November 21, 2025, to January 20, 2026.
A special exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary anime "Angel's Egg" opens at Shibuya Cine Quinto on November 21, featuring 4K remastered screenings, image board displays, and exclusive merchandise.
A special collaboration between the voice-acted character series Nyandere and Animate Café Gratte begins December 10, 2025 across five locations in Japan. The collaboration features graphic lattes, cookies, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition trading coasters.
Osaka-based confectionery POIRE launches exclusive collaboration products featuring manga artist Hirohiko Araki's artwork from "THE FOUNTAIN BOY," available for pre-order from November 10, 2025.
From December 20, 2025 to March 21, 2026, Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro offers themed concept rooms featuring all 18 characters from the movie in exclusive hotel concierge illustrations.
An exhibition showcasing characters and memorable scenes from all eight animated short stories by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for Chainsaw Man and Look Back, will be held at Seibu Shibuya from December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026.
Team Entertainment announces the launch of an online lottery featuring newly drawn character merchandise from the TV anime 'SAKAMOTO DAYS' on their Marukuji service starting November 7, 2025.
Yomiuriland amusement park will host a special collaboration event with the beloved anime "Assassination Classroom" from December 12th to 28th, featuring exclusive merchandise, photo spots, and recorded voices from popular characters.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido launches an exclusive merchandise lottery featuring luxurious illustrations from the popular Hyouka manga series, running from November 18 to December 16, 2025.
KADOKAWA's Kujibiido online lottery service launches an exclusive "Tougen Anki" anime lottery on November 18, 2025, featuring original after-school themed character artwork with prizes including tapestries, acrylic stands, and badges.
HIPSHOP launches the fourth edition of its Dragon Ball Z collaboration, featuring 12 new designs from the Cell Saga. The complete collection now includes 36 unique underwear designs for fans of the legendary anime series.
Following the successful 30th anniversary celebration in January 2025, the popular series Kodoku no Gourmet expands internationally with a limited-time pop-up shop in Seoul's HEIGHTS store, running November 13-16, 2025.
Swiss watch brand Tendence releases its fourth ONE PIECE collaboration featuring ten timepieces inspired by each member of the Straw Hat Pirates, based on the popular FLASH model.
AMNIBUS, an online store selling original anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for six types of products from the theatrical version of Zombie Land Saga Paradise.
A new blind box series featuring Astro Boy characters designed by vinyl artist Hashiasako launches at T-BASE Ikebukuro P'PARCO store on November 8, 2025. The collection includes 8 lovable character designs.
A special collaboration café celebrating manga artist Mitsuru Adachi's 55th anniversary features themed menus from Touch and four other beloved works at Café Lish in Jimbocho, running from November 6 to December 26, 2025.
A no-losing in-store lottery featuring exclusive items from TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS will be available at hobby shops and bookstores starting Saturday, November 22, 2025.
German luxury brand MCM and popular anime Crayon Shin-chan announce their second collaboration collection featuring 2D charms of Shin-chan and Shiro, launching November 8, 2025.
The popular collaboration between Azur Lane and traditional Japanese bathhouses returns for its fourth year, expanding to three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and for the first time, Beppu in Oita Prefecture.
A special BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War pop-up store featuring exclusive apparel, acrylic stands, and limited designs opens at Daimaru Umeda Store from November 5 to November 18, 2025.
A special Dragon Ball 40th anniversary lottery collection launches at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, featuring comic-inspired 3D figures and original artwork collectibles
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will host a special collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan from December 1, 2025, featuring exclusive stay plans and a themed restaurant experience.
Enish announces the launch of the "Harvest Festival Second Half Gacha" featuring Twilight Hour versions of Mikasa Ackerman and Louise in the Attack on Titan Brave Order mobile game, running from October 30 to November 18, 2025.
The Given Exhibition returns to Tokyo with new content featuring the 10th anniversary and latest films. Running from October 17 to November 17, 2025 at Space Galleria in Ikebukuro.
Secom launches a collaboration campaign with Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama and MAJOR creator Takuya Mitsuda, offering original illustrations to participants who complete a crime prevention awareness test.
Konami Arcade Games has announced the development of a card action arcade game based on the popular anime series Demon Slayer. The game will be showcased at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025 in November.
Family apparel brand BABYDOLL releases a cozy collection of roomwear and room socks featuring Haikyu!! characters, available from October 28th at 12:00 PM through their official online shop.
Kura Sushi is holding its first collaboration campaign with the popular TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS. Get exclusive character merchandise including rubber charms, can badges, and magnet sheets at all Kura Sushi locations across Japan from October 31 to November 27.
A special collaboration cafe featuring themed menu items will run alongside the Kuroko's Basketball 15th Anniversary Exhibition at Nagoya PARCO from November 15 to December 7, 2025.
ROUND1 entertainment centers across Japan are hosting a collaboration campaign with the anime "Uma Musume Cinderella Gray" from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. Enjoy special menu items, collaborative room decorations, exclusive merchandise, and unique bowling games featuring characters from the hit anime series.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Assassination Classroom anime broadcast, special pop-up stores are opening at six Loft locations across Japan from November 2025 through January 2026.
The official YouTube channel for the beloved anime "Atashin'chi" will release new episodes of "Atashin'chi NEXT" starting November 20th, 2025. Five new episodes will be released monthly on the 20th of each month through March 2026.
Starting November 7, 2025, Tower Records will host a limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Witch Watch across four locations in Japan.
A special collaboration brings together the manga Akatsuki no Yona and Kumamoto's Joraku Brewery, creating a unique strawberry liqueur infused with music from the anime soundtrack during production.
Tokyo Anime Artifacts has added Attack on Titan The Final Season to its Digitelier digital collection platform, offering 50 limited-edition original animation frames from the acclaimed MAPPA production.
A collaboration cafe featuring the heartwarming manga White Tiger and Black Tiger opens at Tokyo Parade goods&cafe in Shibuya PARCO for a limited time, offering themed menu items and original merchandise.
The popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen teams up with beloved stationery brand SWIMMER for an exclusive pop-up shop at Tokyo Tower's RED° BASE this October, coinciding with the theatrical release of the new movie.
Tobu Zoo Park will host a collaboration event with the popular TV anime My Hero Academia from October 18, 2025 to January 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character panels, themed food, and original voice announcements.
Ibaraki Prefecture is holding a stamp rally collaboration with the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries from October 25, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 10 tourist spots across the prefecture with original mini-character stamps of Maomao and Jinshi.
A special collaboration cafe featuring "ALL OF EVANGELION" will open at THE SUN & THE MOON (Cafe) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower from November 14, 2025 to January 12, 2026, offering exclusive themed sweets and drinks.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.
A major trading card game festival featuring ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and other popular TCG titles will take place across multiple venues in Tokyo's Ariake district from March 20-22, 2026.
A special illustration exhibition featuring Hatsune Miku opens at Kitamura Camera stores in Shinjuku and Namba. The exhibition showcases works by 19 popular creators themed around cameras, photos, and memories.
A limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration event is coming to Tokyo's Marunouchi area from October 29 to November 12, featuring character-themed menu items and merchandise at Marucube.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Concept Masterline series brings the beloved siblings Kamado Tanjiro and Kamado Nezuko from the anime Demon Slayer to life in stunning 1/6 scale statues. Pre-orders begin October 14th, with release scheduled for January to April 2027.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
Kashimaya, a renowned specialty food shop in Niigata, releases exclusive collaboration products featuring new original artwork by manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, creator of Urusei Yatsura. The collection includes gift sets with premium salmon tea-infused rice topping and soy-marinated salmon roe, along with special packaging and eco bags.
The official ONE PIECE flagship store, ONE PIECE BASE SHOP, is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Main Building on December 5, 2025. This large-scale experiential retail facility spans 1,185 square meters and will feature approximately 500 exclusive original products.
A special Halloween-themed pop-up event featuring the TV anime special 'The Quintessential Quintuplets*' will be held at Yurakucho Marui from October 25 to November 3, 2025, showcasing new illustrations of the quintuplets in Halloween-themed photo booth sessions.
A new line of original merchandise featuring the Kung Fu Master illustration from the popular TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is now on sale at Animega × Sofmap stores across Japan and online through October 26.
ANIGA-TER, an e-commerce site specializing in anime and game-related goods, begins selling TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho merchandise including vintage-style hoodies, T-shirts, and character dialogue acrylic keychains starting October 7, 2025.
The highly popular Crayon Shin-chan Cinema Parade, which has captivated fans worldwide at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, is opening its long-awaited second location in Hakata on Friday, November 14.
ANGEL CLOVER releases four limited-edition solar-powered watches inspired by Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki, and All Might from the hit anime My Hero Academia. Pre-orders begin October 6, with release on November 21.
A collaboration café themed Stargazing Camp opens at ORBcafe Ginza Hakuhinkan from October 7 to November 9, 2025, featuring exclusive menus and merchandise inspired by the popular anime series.
The Record of Ragnarok 100th episode memorial POP UP SHOP will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstore Sendai from October 18 to November 30, 2025, featuring 100th episode commemorative goods and special purchase bonuses.
The first-ever Dandadan art exhibition reveals Fukuoka and Osaka venue details, showcasing 94 original artworks, 180 reproductions, and 32 handwritten drafts from the hit manga series.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo will host a special collaboration event with the anime "3-Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei" from October 24 to November 30, 2025, featuring exclusive mini-games, original merchandise, and themed food items.
Nijigen no Mori anime park in Awaji Island will set up a booth at Machi★Asobi vol.29 in Tokushima City on October 18-19, 2025, featuring exclusive Demon Slayer collaboration merchandise from their ongoing third collaboration event.
ABEMA will host a popup store for the popular TV anime "Togen Anki" at SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo from October 24 to November 3, 2025, and at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka from November 20 to December 2, 2025.
A limited-time Blue Lock collaboration cafe will open at Pepper PARLOR in Shibuya's Tokyu Plaza from October 17 to November 16, 2025, featuring character-themed menu items and original trading cards.
A special collaboration pop-up store featuring Keroro Gunso and Sanrio Characters will be held at Tokyo Station Ichibangai B1 Ichiban Plaza from October 3 to October 16, 2025.
From October 10 to October 31, 2025, the Asakusa Kappabashi Honmachi Kousaikai Shopping Street will host a collaboration with Love Live! Superstar!!, featuring lanterns, life-size panels, and visitor participation campaigns.
The second collaboration event between the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro features 10 new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food items running from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
An immersive exhibition celebrating the nationwide re-release of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" will be held in western Japan for the first time from October 13 to October 26, 2025.
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, announces the availability of the "Storm Arena 'Baki Hanma' Hanayama Kaoru" action figure from Storm Collectibles, scheduled for release in March 2026.
A collaboration cafe featuring the popular anime "Kuroko's Basketball" opens at two Chugai Grace Cafe locations in Tokyo and Osaka, offering character-themed food menus and exclusive merchandise.
Studio Ghibli Park will renew its popular "Ghibli Famous Scene Experience Exhibition" on December 17, featuring new scenes from "The Boy and the Heron," and display the Savoia S-21 aircraft from "Porco Rosso" at Rotunda Kazegaoka starting November 1.
The Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" has been confirmed to be held at the Fukuoka Science Museum.
Evangelion Racing collaboration bikes featuring popular characters are now available for limited rental at Rental819 Odaiba starting October 4th, 2025.
A new glitter version of the popular Killua Zoldyck soft vinyl figure from the HUNTER×HUNTER series will be available for pre-order starting September 16, 2025.
Culture Entertainment announces the launch of new original merchandise featuring characters from TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS in intellectual "Glasses Style" illustrations. Pre-orders begin September 19th at 12:00 PM through FAN+Life.
Alma Bianca has started taking pre-orders for collaboration items featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and Asakusa Hanayashiki on their original goods online store AMNIBUS. These items feature original yukata-style illustrations of popular characters.
HIPSHOP, a brand known for bringing vibrant and fun items to everyday life, announces the second wave of their collaboration with the globally beloved anime ONE PIECE, expanding to an incredible 162 designs
Collaboration campaign featuring the popular character Cojicoji at Bull Pulu tapioca drink stores, with special menu items, limited-edition goods, and in-store decorations.
A special exhibition featuring the hit animated movie "Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle" opens at Daimaru Sapporo Store from October 15 to November 3, 2025. The exhibition showcases original drawings, materials, and exclusive merchandise from the film that recorded over 20 billion yen worldwide.
A special pre-event for Naruto's birthday will be held at Nijigen no Mori's "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on October 9th, featuring exclusive challenges and a private photo session with Naruto himself.
The anime merchandise brand AMNIBUS will make its debut at China's premier anime goods exhibition with exclusive Inuyasha collectibles available for the first time in the Chinese market.
A new sticker lottery featuring original artwork from the popular manga series "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth" will be available starting September 19th at select bookstores and theaters nationwide.
Blooming Nakanishi Co., Ltd. releases handkerchiefs, towels, and eco bags featuring the world of the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movie is now available at Animate stores nationwide starting September 19, 2025, along with a special commemorative fair.
The highly anticipated Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra goes live on September 10th across multiple platforms including App Store, Google Play, PlayStation 5/4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Players can now enjoy cross-platform gameplay and save synchronization across different devices.
A special pop-up store featuring The Apothecary Diaries anime opens at five Hands locations across Japan, offering exclusive autumn-themed merchandise with new original artwork of Maomao and Jinshi.
The beloved Water Hashira "Giyu Tomioka" returns in stunning detail from the hit anime "Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba"!
Animate releases new "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" merchandise featuring ice cream-themed original illustrations of Madoka, Homura, Mami, Sayaka, and Kyoko, along with a special fair campaign.
To commemorate the 16th anniversary of Attack on Titan on September 9, 2025, a new merchandise project launches featuring 52 carefully selected illustrations, each with a unique serial number plate.
A special exhibition celebrating 55 years of the beloved manga magazine Betsucomi features immersive visuals and original artwork displays from October 3-13, 2025.
The BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP featuring new merchandise from TV anime BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War has opened at Diversity Tokyo Plaza. The special character Kon will appear at the venue during the grand opening period.
Studio Ghibli Park will host its fourth annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" event on November 1st and 2nd, featuring live performances by GLIM SPANKY and Ohara Sakurako, along with screenings of beloved Ghibli films.
The beloved Sailor Moon performance show returns to Japan after successful international tours, featuring innovative electronic ticketing and official ticket trading services for the October 2025 performances at Sunshine Theatre.
A traveling exhibition featuring Hirohiko Araki's "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" opens at Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco from September 27 to October 25, showcasing lithograph and lenticular artworks of iconic characters.
A collaboration cafe themed around TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 "Shibuya Incident" opens for a limited time from September 25 in Tokyo and October 2 in Osaka and Aichi.
The immersive Macross World Expo opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda from September 25 to November 9, 2025, featuring new artwork by character designer Ebata Risa and interactive experiences.
Limited-time ONE PIECE official merchandise stores will open at PARCO locations in Nagoya, Hiroshima, and Shinsaibashi, featuring exclusive HARAJUKU original items and popular character merchandise.
Fashion brand AIR TOKYO releases new Attack on Titan merchandise featuring iconic scenes from the anime, including stylish t-shirts and Survey Corps-inspired MA-1 jackets.
Four new adorable Doraemon lifestyle products are launching across Japan this September. These charming accessories and organizers bring the beloved blue cat's magic into everyday life, with pre-orders now available online and store releases beginning mid-September.
Arma Bianca launches two new K-On! merchandise items featuring the beloved Afterschool Tea Time band, including a functional cassette player and decorative big pennant.
A new collaborative pop-up shop featuring Puyo Puyo!! Quest and Oshi no Ko merchandise will open at two locations in Japan this September.
The iconic Fukuoka confectionery brand Tirolian announces a special collaboration with the popular anime Oshi no Ko, featuring exclusive designed cans with Ruby and Ai characters.
Two new soft vinyl figures from the popular anime series Dandadan are now available for pre-order from MegaHouse. The Dover Demon and Chikichita figures capture the occult atmosphere of the series.
Special holographic posters featuring the beloved Doraemon are now available to celebrate his birthday on September 3rd. The first edition includes three designs with premium hologram foil finishing.
Adorable snowman-style trading plushies featuring popular Jujutsu Kaisen characters are now available for pre-order, with seven different designs including two secret characters.
Lovisia releases a new Pokemon lip balm collection featuring Pikachu, Gengar, Eevee, Snorlax and four new characters in stylish pastel packaging perfect for all ages.
The official Nintama Rantaro merchandise store "Nintama Ninja School Shop" opens for a limited time at Tokyo Dome City from October 10, 2025 to March 22, 2026.
The first exhibition dedicated to Kaworu Nagisa, the enigmatic character from Evangelion series, showcases rare materials and scenes from both the original series and Rebuild films.
Popular battle royale game "Knives Out" announces a special collaboration with anime "KonoSuba" featuring exclusive character skins, special items, and campaign events from August 31 to September 20, 2025.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato at Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto's birthday with special stickers and six exciting activities from September 2025.
The first-ever live concerts for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku collaboration project are scheduled for March 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, featuring all virtual singers and Pokémon characters performing together across five shows.
The popular "Kimetsu Cans" from the 2020 Demon Slayer x DyDo Drinco collaboration are now available as miniature charms in Gashapon machines nationwide.
New Fushigi Yugi Ichigeki Collection featuring 75mm matte can badges with original artwork by manga creator Watase Yuu launches September 27, 2025 at retailers nationwide.
KURAND launches a special collaboration mead tasting set featuring three varieties of honey wine inspired by the popular manga Moyasimon, available for purchase starting August 28th.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel announces a special collaboration with TV anime Fire Force Season 3, offering themed concept rooms and original character drinks from October 2025 to January 2026.
New merchandise featuring Ultraseven, Ultraman Zero, and Ultraman Z will be available at TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 and general retail stores starting November 2025.
Three new merchandise items from the popular anime Cute High Earth Defense Club HAIKARA! are now available, featuring blind-packaged can badges, acrylic hair ties, and acrylic keychains with 8 different designs each.
The beloved character Capybara-san celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise, creator meet-and-greet, and character photo sessions at OSHI BASE Harajuku.
The popular Detective Conan Land national tour arrives at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Iwata from September 5-15, 2025, featuring character meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and interactive exhibits.
Azumaker introduces new Dr.STONE die-cut stickers featuring 7 popular characters, available exclusively at CharaON! online shop for ¥550 each, releasing October 31, 2025.
Trading Monyumo plushies featuring characters from the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen's 'Hidden Inventory/Premature Death' arc are now available for pre-order. The collection includes 10 varieties with 8 regular designs and 2 secret designs, scheduled for release in late August 2025.
Ikebukuro is a popular tourist area located in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It is an area where you can always find something new, with attractions like “Otome Road,” known as a hub for otaku culture, and the redeveloped “Hareza Ikebukuro.” In this article, we will introduce basic information about Ikebukuro, as well as its must-visit tourist […]
Akihabara is an area located in the center of Tokyo, particularly famous for its vibrant subculture of anime and games. However, Akihabara has much more to offer, including an electric town, historical landmarks, and delicious gourmet spots. This time, we will introduce the charms of Akihabara, divided into gourmet and sightseeing spots. About Akihabara Overview […]
Hiroshima is filled with many attractions that you should not miss. In this article, we have carefully selected the things to do and places to visit that you should not miss when visiting Hiroshima. From historical spots, to gastronomic experiences unique to Hiroshima, to the sacred sites of anime productions set in Hiroshima Prefecture, we […]
Overview of ONE PIECE “ONE PIECE” is a Japanese shonen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” since 1997. The story follows the adventures of a boy named “Monkey D. Luffy,” who aims to become the Pirate King in this grand maritime adventure. Basic Information Author: […]
1. Synopsis “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” tells the story of a young boy, “Kamado Tanjiro,” whose family is slaughtered by demons. He joins the “Demon Slayer Corps” to turn his only surviving sister, “Nezuko,” back into a human. Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training and battles numerous demons as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. […]
Kyoto is a city of long history and culture, and one of the best places to experience the traditional beauty of Japan. Magnificent shrines and temples, tranquil Japanese gardens, and bustling markets are just a few of Kyoto’s not-to-be-missed attractions. In this article, we will first introduce the must-visit tourist spots in Kyoto by major […]
© Takehiko Inoue / ShueishaSource: INOUE TAKEHIKO ON THE WEB (https://itplanning.co.jp/) What is “Slam Dunk”? “Slam Dunk” is a Japanese manga series themed around basketball, created by Takehiko Inoue. It was serialized in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 1990 to 1996. A total of 31 tankobon volumes have been published, with the series achieving a […]
Overview of the Film “Your Name” The film “Your Name” is a Japanese anime movie that was released in 2016. Directed and written by Makoto Shinkai, the main cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mone Kamishiraishi, who provided the voices for the characters. The story revolves around a boy named Taki, who lives in Tokyo, and […]
Overview and Storyline Basic Information “Suzume no Tojimari” is a film directed by Makoto Shinkai, released on November 11, 2022. Makoto Shinkai has captivated audiences worldwide with his previous works like “Your Name.” and “Weathering with You.” This film also showcases his meticulous direction and beautiful visual aesthetics. The main cast includes Nanoka Hara, who […]
© Hajime Isayama / KodanshaSource: Official Anime “Attack on Titan” Account (https://x.com/anime_shingeki?lang=ja) Overview “Attack on Titan” (Japanese: Shingeki no Kyojin) is a Japanese manga series by Hajime Isayama. It was serialized in “Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine” (Kodansha) from 2009 to 2021, achieving massive success. The series has expanded beyond manga into various media, including anime, no
Power spots are spots where you can feel the special energy of nature or historical places, and many people visit them to heal their bodies and minds or to improve their luck. In Japan, there are power spots such as shrines and nature all over the country, and there are also power spots in Fukuoka […]
In addition to famous tourist spots, Fukuoka has many other unique spots that are yet to be discovered. In this article, we will introduce some of the most photo-worthy spots, places related to famous anime, and spots where you can have unique experiences unique to Fukuoka! We will also introduce some lesser-known spots, so please […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Although Kyoto is home to many historical shrines and temples, there are actually many other attractive spots such as aquariums, zoos, and fashionable complexes! In this article, we will introduce recommended spots other than shrines and temples in Kyoto in three different genres. Please take a look at them as a reference for your trip. […]
Kyoto has many historical spots for adults, such as shrines, temples, and Japanese gardens, but in fact, there are also many facilities that children can enjoy. This article introduces spots where the whole family, from children to adults, can play together! Many of the facilities are indoors, so we recommend using them on rainy days. […]
This article introduces 10 entertainment facilities in Tokyo! From spots where you can enjoy various characters to spots where you can enjoy Japanese culture, there are many entertainment facilities in Tokyo, so be sure to check them out. Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Spots where you can enjoy Japanese characters Japan is home […]
On this page, we pick up spots in Tokyo that can be enjoyed without admission fees. From gardens that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city to unique museums, we present a variety of facilities that can be accessed without admission fees. These spots are great alternatives when you have unplanned […]