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Gamers, the anime and game merchandise store chain operated by Card Lab Co., Ltd., has opened pre-orders for Atelier Karia, the newest entry in the Atelier series, ahead of its February 25, 2027 release, alongside an exclusive bonus-packed "Together with Karia" set.
SAC'S BAR is releasing a Dragon Ball collection featuring embroidered nylon and canvas bags alongside an embossed suitcase, available from September 15, 2026 at SAC'S BAR Group stores and the SAC'S BAR ONLINE STORE.
Fujiya is releasing a tray gummy shaped like Peko-chan and Sanrio Characters, with each pack including one randomly inserted glossy sticker chosen from 20 Heisei-retro designs. The gummy goes on sale nationwide on September 15, 2026.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! added the new original song "Seikai" on September 6, 2026, and is currently running two in-game campaigns — the "After the Fire" event through September 12, and the "Shady Stare Gacha" featuring three new ★4 members with Live Costumes.
Sanseido Bookstore Nagoya Main Store is hosting a Kabahiko Park and Recovery Cafe pop-up tied to Michiko Aoyama's novel The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park from September 9 to 23, 2026, alongside the debut of original Kabahiko merchandise including a T-shirt, keychain, and tote bag.
A new Hello Kitty mini shoulder bag collection from E-COME Group goes on sale from mid-September, featuring a vintage-look faux leather design, versatile 2-way handbag and shoulder-strap styling, and a choice of three colors — brown, black, and pink.
unify's Hello Kitty 2-way tote bag has returned to stock by popular demand, featuring delicate 3D embroidery in light gray and navy, a lightweight water-repellent nylon body, and an adjustable rope strap that switches between a shoulder bag and a mini tote.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. is opening post-event mail order sales for merchandise from the Honey Trouble POP UP SHOP, previously held at Ikebukuro P'PARCO, through the THE Chara online store from September 8 to September 28, 2026.
A 1/8 scale completed figure of Bronya Zaychik from Honkai Impact 3rd, "Outstanding Attitude Ver.," is now available for pre-order at hobby retailer AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 9,240 yen (tax included), with a planned release in July 2027.
Pre-orders are now open on the CharaON! online shop for a range of TV anime I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day merchandise, including a rib long sleeve T-shirt, T-shirt, B2 tapestry, character rubber mat, acrylic character stand, and clear file featuring Sheena, Mimi, Seiran, and Ali.
A limited-time Kawaii Uso no Kawauso collaboration café, Nun Nun Bakery Café, opens at R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace in Aqua City Odaiba from October 1 through November 9, 2026, featuring character-themed food, desserts, drinks, and original novelty goods.
AmiAmi is now offering pre-orders for the FORM-ISM KINGDOM HEARTS II Axel completed figure from Square Enix, capturing Axel in a dynamic pose with his coat billowing. It is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with release scheduled for December 2026.
From September 12 to November 4, Sanrio's Cinnamoroll teams up with Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka for a limited-time collaboration featuring exclusive merchandise, collab drinks, photo spots dotted across the 400m suspension bridge, and a lottery high-five event.
T-Two-O adds a new heather gray colorway to its Moomin horizontal shoulder bag, a soft muted gray designed to blend into autumn and winter outfits, with room for a 500ml bottle, multiple pockets, and a matching embroidered mini pouch.
Kobe Port Tower opened reservations on September 8 for entry tickets to "Moomin x Kobe Port Tower — a part of KOBE," a citywide Moomin-themed sightseeing event running October 10 to November 30, 2026, with two collaboration rooms at Hotel Okura Kobe also bookable from the same day.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting the NARUMIYA CHARACTERS POP UP SHOP from September 18 to 30, 2026, offering region-exclusive merchandise plus a collaboration cafe menu and character-themed decor at select in-mall restaurants.
A candy factory-themed pop-up shop featuring Opanchu Usagi's new "CANDY PANICHU!" artwork returns to LaLaport Ebina from September 14 to September 25, 2026, with original merchandise, a costumed character greeting and photo session, and purchase bonuses.
Sanrio Sports, the golf wear and goods line blending Sanrio characters with World's apparel expertise, rolls out its 2026 fall/winter collection from September 9, with limited-time pop-up stores opening in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from September 23.
A limited-time Sgt. Frog × Sanrio Characters pop-up store, featuring collaboration items pairing Hello Kitty and other Sanrio Characters with the Keroro Platoon, runs September 11 to 23, 2026, at Ekimaru A La Mode's JR Kyoto Station West Exit location, with novelty items for qualifying purchases.
From October 1, 2026 through February 15, 2027, Shinagawa Prince Hotel celebrates the 40th anniversary of Chibi Maruko-chan's original manga with its first Chinese cuisine collaboration, offering a character-themed afternoon tea, lunch set, and ramen at Chinese Restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten, plus flower-shaped breads at Boulangerie Shinagawa, along with a stamp rally and limited stickers.
Shueisha Games is bringing a playtest version of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and a demo of UN:Me to its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth, with original novelties for visitors and live e-sports commentary broadcast on the booth screen during matches.
A limited-edition three-way collaboration between Suica's Penguin, travel media brand cotrip, and bag brand Kitamura brings the "Multi-Way Bag for Traveling with Suica's Penguin" to GRANSTA MALL this November, with only 500 pieces produced across two colorways.
Thank You Mart is releasing Halloween collaboration merchandise featuring Casper, Hot Stuff the Little Devil, and Chucky, with all items priced at ¥390 (¥429 tax included). In-store sales begin in stages from late September 2026 at Thank You Mart locations nationwide, and online pre-orders open on September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
New That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime acrylic character stands and an acrylic coaster with stand are now available for pre-order on the CharaON! online shop.
Furyu's new no-miss lottery, Furyu Kuji Esther Bunny Cake Dreams, goes on sale from September 19, 2026, offering a cake-themed lineup of plush toys, a tote bag, and other original items across seven prize tiers plus a Last Get bonus prize.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop inside Apita Toyama Higashi in Toyama City on September 11, 2026 (Friday), bringing the capsule toy specialty store brand's nationwide store count to 300.
A limited-time pop-up from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and PARCO's game label PARCO GAMES, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE, opens on the 9th floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO from September 19 to October 12, 2026, bringing together more than 15 brand collaborations, original merchandise, exhibits, and a collaboration menu built around the "STRAND" theme of DEATH STRANDING.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for four A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even product lines, including Trading Can Badges, Trading Ani-Frame illustration cards, BIG Acrylic Stands, and A3 Matte Posters.
A limited-time miffy style POP UP SHOP in Yurakucho, presented by Kiddy Land in cooperation with Miffy's official Japan agent Dick Bruna Japan, opens at Yurakucho Marui's 1F Calendarium from October 2 to 19, 2026, marking its fourth year with exclusive plush toys, mascots, and a purchase bonus tote bag.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating Naruto Uzumaki's birthday with the Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026. Its first chapter, a three-day birthday party running October 10 to 12, 2026, lets visitors greet Naruto in person and form the Leaf Village symbol together on his actual birthday.
Two amusement-exclusive Ninjaboy Rantaro Makibishi Candy Egg Cans, one featuring the sixth-year students and the other the fifth-year students, roll out to game centers and online crane games nationwide from the third week of September 2026, each holding candy and a random matching character sticker.
PAPABUBBLE brings back its hand-crafted Pan Dorobo candy collaboration, recreating the character's cheerful expressions and famous "mazui" face, with a limited miniature candy charm gift for shoppers.
AMNIBUS, an online store for original character goods, has opened orders for a 75mm can badge set featuring the Nakano quintuplets from the TV special anime The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2.
Starting September 4, 2026, Sendai PARCO's new PARCO FACTORY SENDAI event space is hosting four character pop-up shops in a row — Monchhichi, Moomin, Momoko Sakura's Chibi Maruko-chan and Kojikoji, and OSAMU GOODS — running through October 25.
A colorful new capsule toy series turns beloved Sesame Street characters into oversized flat pouches with different designs on the front and back, rolling out at capsule toy corners nationwide from September 7.
Art toy brand HERE is adding a new emotion-themed series to its SiiNONO character line, with the SiiNONO Mood On surprise box set to launch in mid-September 2026 through Hashy Topin's own online store and retailers nationwide.
A second wave of collaboration merchandise for the Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and a Secret Pair x ROUND1 campaign — including acrylic stands, can badges, and acrylic puzzle keychains featuring newly drawn artwork — goes on sale September 7, 2026 at select ROUND1 stores and online via GK Store.
WePlay, the multiplayer social game app from Singapore-based WEJOY PTE. LTD., is running a two-week collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan from September 8 to September 22, 2026, marking the 5th anniversary of its Japan server launch with a themed UI overhaul, new missions, and exclusive customization items.
The 5th installment of the ZIYULI trading figure series from art toy brand HERE, "Dream Closet," begins taking orders in September 2026, with sequential sales launching at general merchandise stores and mass retailers nationwide from mid-September.
The sixth installment of Hashy Topin's ZIYULI trading figure series, Charm Of Forgotten Dream, is set to arrive at variety stores and mass retailers nationwide from mid-September, with a collection themed around traditional Chinese crafts. Orders open through Hashy Topin's official online store, Rakuten, and Amazon.
chara-log has opened pre-orders for original Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations, including trading can badges, acrylic stands, and more, with shipping planned for December 2026.
AmiAmi is now accepting orders for Alter's Arknights Ines Gala Night Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure, the fifth release in a series based on the game's 2nd-anniversary illustrations. It comes with an AmiAmi-exclusive acrylic strap and is priced at ¥21,780 (tax included).
Animate is opening pre-orders on September 4 for new BomBom TV collaboration merchandise, and shoppers who order early can enter a lottery for a signing event with the BomBom TV cast.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a second promotional video for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, revealing a new Android race that players can use to build their own Super Warrior, along with details on a hands-on exhibit and giveaway at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
A Galaxy Angel pop-up store celebrating Gamers' 30th anniversary runs September 19 to October 4, 2026, at seven Gamers stores nationwide and online, featuring new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a giveaway campaign for an autographed shikishi board by illustrator Kanan.
Ahead of Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026 in Niigata, Gugenka Inc. has launched 12 original Hatsune Miku items in the VRChat store, alongside a special virtual world recreating Niigata's Bandai Bridge and a VRChat greeting planned for Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo will hold the special exhibition "Pokémon and Athletes' Moves" from September 19 to November 23, 2026, comparing the moves of Pokémon with the techniques of athletes competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Gugenka will exhibit at KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026: KAMITSUBAKI YOKOHAMA BATTLEFRONT at PACIFICO Yokohama on September 5-6, 2026, offering a limited-time reissue of KAMITSUBAKI CITY VIRTUAL REALITY HoloModels and SpatialDisk 3D live footage.
Characters from the My Hero Academia anime are getting their own hanafuda playing card set, finished with a premium traditional lining by Kyoto's Oishi Tengudo, with pre-orders opening September 4.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for new NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE anime merchandise, including acrylic stands, can badges, pouches, and mirrors, with orders open from September 4 to 25, 2026 and shipping expected in late November 2026.
British-style pub HUB is joining forces with TV anime Mr. Osomatsu for a cocktail party themed collaboration running October 9 to 25, 2026, at all four HUB locations in Ikebukuro, Shimbashi, Nagoya, and Osaka, featuring original goods and a limited collaboration menu.
INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is opening pre-orders on September 4, 2026 for eight new official Overwatch items, including Youtooz Jetpack Cat plush toys and keychains, a serial-numbered coin, a Mercy medallion, and mystery pin badges, with releases running from late January through March 2027.
Hachette Collections Japan marks the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip with its first Peanuts partwork series, "PEANUTS MINIATURE TOWN," letting fans arrange furnishings and figures to build a miniature Peanuts world of their own. The weekly series launches on August 19, 2026.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" makes its first-ever Kobe appearance at Daimaru Kobe from September 16 to September 28, 2026, with Kobe-exclusive items, pre-release goods, and limited novelty gifts.
Smilegate has revealed the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth program for MIRESI: Invisible Future and Dead Account: Two Blue Flames, featuring hands-on corners, limited novelties, a character gacha, and a guest stage with cosplayers Moe Iori and Enako at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21.
Skater will sell character goods themed around Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — including blind-package chopsticks, pouches, die-cut lunch bags, and acrylic cups — at Disney THE MARKET 2026, running September 16 to October 5, 2026, on the 10th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan.
212 KITCHEN STORE, the kitchenware specialty store operated by Lifestyle Innovation Co., Ltd. of the WORLD Group, celebrates its 25th anniversary with its first-ever collaboration collection featuring illustrator HONGAMA. About 70 items go on sale at stores nationwide from September 8, with early sales at the official online store starting September 3.
IP4 Co., Ltd. will release the "Bonobono Face Squeeze Keychain" capsule toys (400 yen per play, tax included, 6 designs total) at capsule toy corners nationwide from early September 2026, featuring squishy, face-shaped keychains of Bonobono, Chipmunk, and Raccoon.
A new Happy Kuji lottery, Disney IDOL ON STAGE, dresses Mickey Mouse and friends in sparkling idol-inspired costumes with all-new artwork found nowhere else, with sales starting September 26, 2026 at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is launching a new online lottery themed around GANADI, the popular character from Korea, with sales beginning September 10, 2026. Prizes include GANADI and Gonyani plush toys, pocketed T-shirts, and fluffy-trimmed acrylic keyrings, plus a repost campaign offering a complete set of can badges.
Odds Park is running THE SPEED IN THE SHELL, a collaboration campaign with TV anime The Ghost in the Shell from September 3 to September 16, 2026, offering original apparel and accessories redeemable through the site's ticket program alongside new illustrations by Science SARU.
CCMC's hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie has launched Decorate! hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker-album management strategy game developed by PREAPP PARTNERS, on Steam. Players decorate a roster of 12 hololive talents with more than 150 stickers, build a team of up to three members, and take on automated battles for ¥1,280.
From September 3 to October 12, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is holding a collaboration campaign celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ouran High School Host Club's anime broadcast, featuring new band-themed illustrations, character-inspired drinks, and exclusive original merchandise at participating locations across Japan.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has added new fighter Iori Yagami (THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII) with a doubled summon rate, alongside a Terry Bogard return event, a 1st anniversary survey reward, and a lineup of in-game events as its Fighters Festa celebration continues.
LINE GAME exhibits at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 for the first time, bringing an arcade-themed hands-on booth to Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, with a photo spot marking the newly confirmed game adaptation of Emoji no ko (Tentative), playable demos, and limited-edition merchandise.
AltPlus has added a new playable Awakened Form, Mouchette, voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa, to the card RPG Morimens starting September 3, 2026, bringing a new event, pickup summons, and launch campaigns that include a chance to receive SSR Mouchette for free.
arma bianca has opened pre-orders for thirteen new Negative Happy items inspired by the 2nd MV, including trading glitter can badges, photo cards, apparel, and more, at the anime and manga merchandise store AMNIBUS.
A Promise of Wizard collaboration is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops and the GK Store online shop from September 25, 2026, with trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, cards, stickers, and a tote bag themed around the wizards in Bull Pulu-colored diner outfits.
A limited Promise of Wizard collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops from September 25 to October 18, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, original goods, and a special in-app login bonus.
Manga artist Sankaku Head and Village Vanguard have launched a limited collaboration merchandise line featuring original character Sankaku-chan, with pre-orders open online from September 3 through September 20, 2026.
A no-miss lottery featuring Jack Skellington launches on September 4, 2026, with prizes including a large figure about 30cm tall, a coffin-shaped tote bag, and character mugs.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH has rolled out a major September update adding new legendary character Hayeon and an awakening for Velika, alongside a new PvE mode, revamped stage systems, and the game's official launch on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
The four standard-size figures from the first wave of Sticky Monster Lab's SML Star Wars series are back by popular demand, featuring finer sculpting and paintwork, dedicated lightsabers and stands, and LED lighting gimmicks, with pre-orders opening September 4, 2026.
Skater is releasing two new Die-Cut Lunch Bags shaped after Star Wars characters Grogu and Wicket, each priced at 3,300 yen and available from September 3rd at its official online shop and retailers nationwide.
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED has launched a collaboration event with TV anime WIND BREAKER, bringing Haruka Sakura and Akihiko Nirei into the game as battle characters through a limited-time gacha, alongside a training campaign and in-game story content running through October 1, 2026.
Korean skincare brand WELLAGE is teaming up with Sanrio's Hello Kitty for two Japan-exclusive items, a hyaluronic acid serum and a sheet mask, dressed in limited-edition Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum packaging, rolling out from September 1, 2026.
New Yu-Gi-Oh! GX merchandise featuring Pop Art designs of Jaden Yuki and the Elemental HERO cast is now available at eeo Store online, with in-store sales opening September 25, 2026 at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store POP UP CORNER through October 12.
Anime Bungo Stray Dogs is collaborating with ZOZOTOWN on a limited seven-item lineup featuring newly drawn illustrations by artist OkiCha, open for pre-order exclusively on ZOZOTOWN from September 9, 2026.
Mobile soccer sim Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team is running a limited-time collaboration with the ZOIDS Real Moving Kit toy line, pairing players with ZOIDS units in new gacha characters, campaigns, and login bonuses.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park launches "Last Greeting," the second installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign, on September 5, 2026. Shin-chan and Action Mask appear in the athletic area for photo opportunities on select dates through October 11.
Fukuya Co., Ltd. will launch a no-losing in-store lottery featuring fruit-themed Gaspard and Lisa merchandise at hobby shops and bookstores starting September 26, 2026.
A revival of the Gakuen Idolmaster × Chugai Grace Café collaboration café returns to Shibuya MODI from September 3 to September 27, 2026, adding three new collaboration menu items and new merchandise including an acrylic collection stand and a clear uchiwa fan.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita begins "Parade Parallel the FINAL" on September 18, 2026, celebrating nearly ten years of its popular parade "Parade Parallel" ahead of its grand finale on May 9, 2027, with a memory-filled message board and photo spot, limited-time merchandise and food, and ticketed special greetings and photo sessions.
unify's Hello Kitty mini pochette has returned to stock after selling out, featuring delicate 3D embroidery in light gray and navy, a lightweight water-repellent nylon body, and a 2-way design that switches between a shoulder bag and a mini tote.
A new lineup of IDOLiSH7 merchandise features original delivery-worker-style costumes created just for the project, including a framed stamp set, acrylic stand, keychain, badges, and stickers, with preorders opening September 7, 2026 on the Japan Post Online Shop.
Ikebukuro PARCO is completing the largest renewal in its history this fall, with new and renewed shops opening across its fashion floors and two official pop culture stores, Ultraman and Star Wars, arriving as Japan's first of their kind, from September through November 2026.
PRIME 1 STATUE has released a 1/15 scale Legacy Museum Collection statue of the Carnotaurus from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Pre-orders opened on September 2, with the statue scheduled to ship between January and April 2028.
A new NuiPal plush line brings all five magical girls from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- to palm-sized, boa-soft form, with pre-orders now open ahead of a planned January 2026 release.
On October 31, 2026, Yokosuka City will hold "Pokémon Pikapika-dan with Yokosuka City" at City Hall Front Park, an event where participants dress up as Pikachu to pick up litter and think about keeping the city clean.
Seven-Eleven Japan marks Pompompurin's 30th debut anniversary and back-to-back Sanrio Character Ranking win with a nationwide fair featuring three original sweets, limited-edition goods, and multiple sticker and lottery campaigns starting September 8.
The October 16, 2026 issue of Weekly TV Guide is running a special collaboration with the anime Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, including an Animate mail-order bonus of original character cards.
A WIND BREAKER NuiPal Animate Limited Selection exclusive set featuring six characters, complete with an original drawstring pouch and plush stand, is now available for pre-order at Animate stores and the Animate Online Shop, with release scheduled for December 25, 2026.
Good Smile Company releases a Nendoroid Doll figure of Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries in his familiar attire, now available for pre-order through hobby retailer AmiAmi at ¥9,200 (tax included), with a planned release in March 2027.
From September 12 to October 11, 2026, Aqua City Odaiba is hosting a Digimon collaboration featuring an original ramen only available at Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai, limited novelty campaigns, and a nine-day pop-up shop with an Agumon appearance planned for September 27.
Qualia Co., Ltd. is rolling out "Chibi Maruko-chan Plush Toys" at capsule toy corners nationwide, featuring five soft, squishy characters from Class 3-4 — Maruko, Tamachan, Fujiki, Nagasawa, and Hanawa.
Fujiya's new "Anime Chiikawa Pero Pero Choco" turns the faces of popular characters Chiikawa and Hachiware into stick chocolates, each paired with six collectible backing card designs, arriving nationwide on September 8.
Seven-Eleven Japan is offering Disney Sparklink Stars content prints, featuring 15 character visual designs, at multi-copy machines nationwide from September 1 to September 30, 2026.
The Familiar of Zero 20th Anniversary Exhibition, marking 20 years since the TV anime's broadcast, comes to Rakubasu Hall at Abeno and in Osaka from October 24 to November 15, 2026, following its Tokyo run, featuring a life-size Louise figure, a full-scale Derflinger, over 100 illustrations, and new merchandise such as an art book, a cushion, and acrylic panels.
Amiami is now taking pre-orders for figma figures of Panty and Stocking from New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT in angel costumes. The two-figure set has a reference price of ¥19,500 (tax included) with a release scheduled for July 2027, and each figure is also available individually.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Saki Hanami from Gakuen Idolmaster, shown in her pre-training look from Iris After the Rain, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Produced by MiraiMira, the figure is priced at ¥22,000 (tax included) with a scheduled release in April 2027.
BitStar Anime is producing and managing the official YouTube channel for GYAKUTEN BARIBA REVERSE, Bandai's popular coin-flipping battle toy, with full-scale streaming underway from August 29, 2026.
Popular characters from the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will appear in the idle RPG Idle Girls starting September 8, alongside a commemorative TV commercial and a pre-registration campaign that is already underway.
A limited-time pop-up shop built around a MYAKU-MYAKU picture book opens at Shibuya Hikarie's ShinQs from September 3 to 16, 2026, featuring Kanto's first exhibition of prints from the book and a limited signed-copy exchange.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's October 10 birthday with a record eight special programs starting in September 2026.
The long-running romance game The Prince's Proposal: Eternal Kiss marks its 13th anniversary this September, with Royal Grand Prix 2026 popularity voting opening today, a special Episode0 prologue release, two anniversary events, and a lineup of in-app campaigns, alongside a tie-in celebration on VOLTAGE Passport.
Sega's Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary “だいれんさ！” project adds three new reveals — a Shimokitazawa Curry Festival collaboration running October 8 to 25, 2026, commemorative handkerchiefs from CLASSICS the Small Luxury, and a new LINE theme, “Puyo Puyo GAME CENTER,” launching in September 2026.
Now marking its 15th year, the Shimokitazawa Curry Festival returns for 18 days from October 8 to 25, 2026, with 135 participating restaurants, sweets shops, and stores, joined this year by a collaboration with SEGA's Puyo Puyo and Sonic the Hedgehog game series.
The autumn-themed limited-time doll "Autumn Rug" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through fall 2026.
From September 4 to 23, DECKS Tokyo Beach's LED DAIBA STUDIO in Odaiba hosts ULTRA STORE, a limited-time shop pairing 500-plus items from Sonic the Hedgehog, Puyo Puyo, Persona, Tokyo Revengers, and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- with large-LED video displays, alongside a free digital stamp rally offering Tokyo Joypolis tickets as prizes.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Beyond the Next World — Anomaly at Tengai Bakufu," introducing new characters [Demon Lord Approaching] Fyujon Kiddosu and [Demon Fang] Fyujon Kiddosu through the Holy-Demon Fusion Demon General Gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and a comeback login bonus.
DRECOM SHOP has begun general sales of new Cuticle Detective Inaba merchandise, including trading mini shikishi, connectable acrylic charms, an A4 clear file set, acrylic stands, bangs clips, and stickers featuring the manga's cast of quirky detective characters.
gelato pique is launching its third Pokémon collaboration collection, "Pokémon meets GELATO PIQUE," on September 9, 2026. The lineup carries a Pichu-Pikachu-Raichu evolution motif across sizes and newly introduces Clefairy and Marill designs.
New GRIDMAN UNIVERSE merchandise featuring character designer Masaru Sakamoto's newly illustrated "Time Slip"-themed artwork is now available through eeo Store online and at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store, including can badges, acrylic cards, die-cut stickers, an acrylic art board, an acrylic diorama, character phone stands, and acrylic stands.
A limited-time official mini pop-up store for the globally popular overseas animated series Helluva Boss opens at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP in Ikebukuro PARCO from September 11 to 27, 2026, featuring blind plush, figures, and an original clear card gift with qualifying purchases.
holo Indie, hololive production's fan-game brand, has opened the Steam store page for Ollie Ninja Slash, a high-difficulty action game developed by 7 Moon Studio starring hololive Indonesia's Kureiji Ollie, with wishlist registration now available ahead of its September 18, 2026 release.
Tatsunoko Production and the blockchain game Meteon Run have confirmed a collaboration featuring Yatterman, the second installment in Meteon Run's series of Japanese anime crossovers, bringing in-game character sales and limited-edition shoe items themed around the classic series.
Starting September 5, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Kakashi Hatake, Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Shikadai Nara, joined this month by Sakumo Hatake in his event debut, with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
A limited-time event, "Class President Committee's Autumn! no Dan," has launched in the smartphone puzzle game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!, running through September 17. Four new characters have also joined the roster through the Premium and Normal Gacha.
Cafe Lish in Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood is holding a limited-time collaboration cafe celebrating the 15th anniversary of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, from September 18 to October 30, 2026, with five character-themed drinks and desserts plus original coasters and acrylic charms.
Munyugurumi Patio, the character goods shop run by KThingS, begins selling Sanrio Characters' Pompompurin "Fluffy Onigiri Munyugurumi Mascot" alongside the existing "Cozy Picnic Series" at its storefronts nationwide from Thursday, September 3.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE SP line is adding a figure of Momon from Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, now available to order through Amiami ahead of an April 2027 release at 15,800 yen.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku is running two new in-game campaigns that began August 29, 2026 — the "Mix&Make Party Time!!" event through September 4, and the "Unspoken Code" Gacha featuring three new members with Live Costumes.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched "The World of Mystic Wiz GOLDEN AWARD 2026 THE GENERATIONS" on August 31, 2026, featuring a story event and gacha starring six fan-voted spirits, alongside the "Black Cat Festival 2026" campaign offering up to 300 free gacha pulls.
A Rascal Does Not Dream pop-up shop opens at Don Quijote Fujisawa Station South Exit and four other stores from September 19 to October 12, 2026, featuring new "ocean memories" themed merchandise and purchase bonuses.
SESAME STREET MARKET, the world's only official Sesame Street store, introduces a "SLEEPY DAYS" collection inspired by Japan's September 3 Sleep Day, featuring beloved characters caught peacefully asleep in soft pastel colors. Launches September 3 at four store locations and the official online store.
Fashion brand SORIN is releasing its first collaboration with Hello Kitty, a three-piece collection called SORIN♡HELLO KITTY, at sanrio house shops and online starting September 3, 2026. The lineup includes a ribbon bustier, a sheer top, and a layered tank dress, each finished with Hello Kitty embroidery.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size figure of Daiwa Scarlet from Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in February 2027 at ¥9,800.
A third collaboration event between the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the VTuber group hololive has launched, bringing hololive GAMERS members Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone into the White Cat world through a limited-time gacha, jewel pack sale, and collaboration livestreams.
Hobonichi Techo's 2027 lineup goes on sale September 1 with more than 280 new items, including fresh collaborations with Hello Kitty, Puppet SunSun, and the V&A Museum, a second-year Moomin partnership, and new Kakimori-designed stationery.
Kotobukiya opens pre-orders for the first wave of OSHI WORKS Mini, a new chibi-style figure series priced at 1,980 yen each, featuring Maomao and Maomao (Garden Party Ver.) from The Apothecary Diaries alongside the Persona 3 Reload protagonist and Persona 5 The Royal's Joker.
Arma Bianca has begun accepting pre-orders for 10 types of newly drawn Sister ver. "Rent-A-Girlfriend" merchandise, including trading acrylic cards and clear die-cut stickers, on AMNIBUS.
General access has opened for "Bob," the second additional playable character in TEKKEN 8's Season 3, while the gameplay trailer for the season's third character, "Roger Jr.," is set to premiere at EVO France in October 2026.
A new white colorway of the fan-favorite Nessie plush from Apex Legends rolls out from early February 2027, priced at ¥2,200 (tax included).
caseplay is releasing its third Spy × Family smartphone accessory collection from August 24, 2026, offering 15 character-inspired designs across more than 170 device models, including slim protection cases, watch bands, and an earphone case.
This autumn, Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, Disney Ambassador Hotel, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel each offer their own way to enjoy the season, from chestnut and pumpkin desserts to Chip 'n' Dale-themed treats and rooms filled with Disney film-inspired art.
DOZLE Corp., the gaming YouTube group managed by creator agency WONDER DIVE, opens advance sales for official merchandise tied to its solo offline event "DOZLE Private Academy Bonkers Festival!!" starting August 24, ahead of the September 12–13 event at Keio Arena TOKYO.
Dr. Martens teams up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for a bold new footwear and accessories collection inspired by the heroes and villains of The Powerpuff Girls, featuring the Buzz 5i, Buzz Hi, and Buzz Strap shoes alongside bags and socks, launching worldwide on August 27.
Capsule toy maker Qualia is releasing Food Seal Plushies, a lineup of six seal-shaped plush capsule toys supervised by plush designer Oishii Nezumi, each modeled after a different food from tenmusu to melon soda. The fluffy, ball-chain-equipped plushies go on sale nationwide from August 24, 2026, for ¥400 per try.
Ahead of its Tokyo stop at Tokyo Station Ichibangai from September 4 to 17, 2026, the traveling Galneko pop-up has revealed new merchandise, novelty gifts, a full building takeover, and a Tsuna greeting event with reservations opening August 30.
GODIVA Japan is launching the second wave of its "GODIVA × NANA" collaboration on September 16, 2026, with a chocolate collection, a mixed berry Chocolixir, and a tumbler set, followed in October by a cup ice cream and cooler bag set — all featuring artwork drawn exclusively by Ai Yazawa.
Eko iXima, an artist known for numerous "Hatsune Miku" and Piapro Characters illustrations, opens his first solo exhibition, the "Hatsune Miku and Eko iXima Mixed Media Exhibition," at PARCO FACTORY inside Ikebukuro PARCO, running from August 22 to September 6, 2026.
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is collaborating with Hobonichi Techo 2027, drawing on the beloved "Hello Kitty Classic" look from the 1970s across a 17-item lineup of planners and stationery launching September 1, 2026.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo, running at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower through May 2027, adds a second wave of Tokyo-only original goods from September 19, while tickets for dates from September 19 onward go on sale August 24.
Hotel Nikko Himeji is welcoming "Tabby" to its original "Himeneko" mascot family, joining "Shiro" and "Mike"; Tabby goes on sale September 1, 2026.
CURE MAID CAFÉ hosts the Love Live! Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026 collaboration from August 28 to September 13, 2026, celebrating Kotori's September 12 birthday with themed food, drinks, exclusive cards, and new Dirndl-style merchandise.
Shogakukan releases a new sticker book based on Star Wars' The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 30, 2026, packed with 217 stickers from the hit film, alongside a newly announced children's novelization of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
The smartphone game Nekopara Sekai Connect will launch its Steam version on September 28, 2026, and an update following the August 24 maintenance adds new cat character Mayumi (voiced by Asami Seto), a new main story chapter, and expanded VR Cat Tower floors.
Nittoh Tea is releasing two powdered stick drinks featuring Sanrio's Cinnamoroll and Pochacco — a cinnamon-roll-flavored milk tea and a banana-ice-cream-flavored banana au lait — each stick wrapped in one of six package designs, starting August 31, 2026.
SAMANTHAVEGA is releasing a special collection celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney Channel's High School Musical, featuring handbags, a shoulder bag, and bag charms inspired by the film's characters, available from August 24, 2026.
Virtual YouTuber Sana Natori and free illustration site Irasutoya have teamed up for a new merchandise collaboration featuring original mini-character art, with online sales now open at eeo Store online and in-store sales following October 2 to 15, 2026 at the eeo POP-UP STORE in Ikebukuro.
The "Pokkyokuten POP-UP STORE x Munyugurumi Patio" featuring Sanrio Characters opens at Tokyo Station Ichibangai on August 28, 2026, with matching sales also running through the Tokyo Station Online Plaza until September 10.
Touhou Yaoyorozu Shoten has revealed its new Touhou Project merchandise for two Chichibu events this August — Atsumare Touhou Station 2026 on August 29–30 and the Hakurei Shrine Reitaisai Branch Version on August 30 — including acrylic stands pairing Chichibu's mascots with Touhou Project characters and new acrylic figures of Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame.
New merchandise for the 18TRIP × SWEETS PARADISE Collaboration Cafe, including Acrylic Figure Stands and Trading Acrylic Glass Charms, goes on sale from September 2, 2026 at five Sweets Paradise locations in Shinjuku, Nagoya, Tennoji, Machida, and Hiroshima, as well as online.
AVIOT has opened pre-orders for the TE-Q3R-NPS, a true wireless earphone collaboration with New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, featuring an original angel-themed design and over 250 newly recorded voice lines across ten voice modes. Pre-orders opened on August 21, 2026.
Team Entertainment launches a new Kujico online lottery for Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2, featuring newly drawn RPG-themed merchandise including a design acrylic stand, B2 tapestry, acrylic keychains, and can badges.
hololive production, operated by COVER Corporation, is holding the nationwide traveling exhibition "hololive Grand Reception ～An Invitation Filled with Gratitude～," opening at TOKYO DREAM PARK in Tokyo's Ariake district on October 10, 2026, with talent-hosted photo experiences, an audio guide, and exclusive merchandise, before continuing on to Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
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Bushiroad Creative has launched a new online lottery, "TV Anime Hozuki's Coolheadedness Kuji Road — Japanese-Style Cafe Welcome," on Kuji Road ONLINE, featuring newly illustrated goods of Hozuki, Peach Maki, and Hakutaku in Japanese-style cafe style, including a blanket, mugs, acrylic stands, keychains, and hologram cans.
The four-member YouTube creator group inc stars in Inku in Wonderland, a new tower-hopping puzzle-solving event that visits Umeda Sky Building this September and Tokyo Tower this October and November, complete with collaboration merchandise, drinks, and sweets.
Movic is releasing a new Metallux Badge Collection featuring revival artwork from the Persona series, with pre-orders open now through Animate stores, Animate mail order, and Movic mail order ahead of a planned release around September 19, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" hosts a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from October 9 to November 30, 2026, celebrating both Pompompurin's 30th anniversary and the hotel's 40th anniversary with character-inspired cakes, drinks, and savory dishes.
TUfave, the collaboration jewelry brand from TAKE-UP Co., Ltd., is releasing the fourth Promise of Wizard jewelry collection, four rings inspired by the Western Country wizards Shylock, Murr, Chloe, and Rustica, with reservations opening August 21.
A new Happy Kuji lottery, Sanrio characters PUNKS Party 〜Halloween2026〜, dresses up ten popular Sanrio characters — including Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi — in a cute, black-based punk rock theme, with sales starting September 18, 2026 at Lawson, FamilyMart, Lawson Store 100, bookstores, and hobby shops.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is coming to Shinjuku Marui Men from September 4 to September 13, 2026, offering new merchandise built around newly drawn "if the two worked at the same job" illustrations, along with a no-loss purchase lottery and standee displays.
A pop-up store for the anime A Sign of Affection, themed "Into the Storybook," is coming to Ikebukuro Loft from September 11 to September 27, 2026, offering advance sales of new merchandise with original artwork by Suu Morishita and event purchase bonuses.
AVIOT has opened pre-orders for a true wireless earphone collaboration with Ascendance of a Bookworm, featuring an original Rozemyne-inspired design and newly recorded voice lines from Rozemyne and Ferdinand.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Turbulent Knight — Pega Alibaba," introducing new characters Pega Alibaba and Danjack through a special gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and gem-earning quests.
BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons Boosted has launched for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with the Steam edition getting the same upgrade through a free major update. Taito is marking the release with discounts on all three platforms and a giveaway of 40th anniversary Bubble Bobble pin badge sets for fans who share gameplay screenshots or videos on X.
New Disney Twisted-Wonderland merchandise celebrating the streaming debut of "Episode of Savanaclaw" goes on sale December 23, 2026, including a memorial clear card collection, acrylic stands, and puffy stickers. Animate is also holding a fair through January 24, 2027, with a bonus negative-film-style clear card for qualifying purchases.
A five-piece mini bag charm collection featuring Gloomy Bear, styled after a leather-look Boston bag, is rolling out at capsule toy corners across Japan from late August 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Atreus from God of War Ragnarök, capturing his bond with father Kratos and mother Faye. Pre-orders open August 20 at ¥394,790, with release planned for January to April 2028.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the Halloween event HARMONYLAND HALLOWEEN from September 18 to November 10, 2026, featuring an upgraded Magical Masquerade live show, a new participatory show, Halloween-themed parades and greetings, and limited-time candy-inspired food.
Arma bianca will hold a special Animate exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the serialization of Hozuki's Coolheadedness, with new wafuku arrange illustrated goods going on sale at Animate Ikebukuro and Lachic Fukuoka Tenjin from November 14, 2026, alongside an online advance reservation campaign beginning August 20, 2026.
Select Animate stores are holding a "TV Anime KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION x Gawako Animate Fair" from November 14 to 29, 2026, with new black-coordinate illustrations by Gawako, a wide lineup of merchandise available for advance sale, and purchase bonuses.
From August 20 through September 23, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a collaboration campaign with Kurageu Roa at locations nationwide, featuring "ROA'S DINER"-themed exclusive merchandise and three character-inspired drinks.
Starting August 22, MIXI's word-battling mobile RPG Kotodaman is running back-to-back collaborations with Hiromu Arakawa's works — a returning Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood collab featuring the Elric brothers, followed on August 31 by a first-ever Daemons of the Shadow Realm collab, alongside a free daily summon campaign and an X follow-and-repost giveaway.
A collaboration campaign between KURAGEU ROA and ROUND1 is coming to ROUND1 locations nationwide from September 4 through December 6, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, packs, decorated rooms, novelty giveaways, and an AR stamp rally.
Limited items featuring Sanrio's Little Twin Stars and Magical Twin Comets are coming to Thank You Mart stores nationwide from mid-September 2026, all priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429), with online pre-orders opening August 21.
E-COME GROUP's fashion brand LOVEBOAT has released the DREAMY CANDY SEAL Collection, featuring Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Kuromi in gyaru-inspired leopard-print designs across four dome-shaped, candy-like sticker styles, on sale from mid-August.
French luxury streetwear brand lucien pellat-finet is releasing a Peanuts collaboration collection of cashmere knits and sweatshirts from August 28, 2026, available at its directly-run stores and the Coronet official online store. The collection draws on artwork from early Peanuts comics selected by artistic director Tsuyoshi Noguchi, with Snoopy and friends adding a playful touch throughout.
Ahead of the October 29 opening of "Machichu Evangelion 2026," Ube City has unveiled a new commissioned illustration and confirmed that an "Evangelion Unit-01" statue will return to Yamaguchi Ube Airport from mid-September. Singer Yoko Takahashi will also appear at the city's Ube Matsuri festival in November.
Maruai will release the second collection in its "SUU" stationery and goods series on October 19, 2026, featuring six items — including a notebook, letter set, and stickers — designed with original illustrations by illustrator とつかみさこ.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 31st point event featuring Magical Yukichi and other rewards through August 31, 2026.
Shobido has opened pre-orders for the second Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express merchandise series on its official EC site, featuring plush toys, tote bags, pouches, charms, and card cases, with shipping expected from late December 2026.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
From September 12 to October 25, 2026, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama celebrates the autumn harvest with a Joxter-inspired lakeside terrace, the new participatory show "Apple Pop Playtime!," an umbrella-and-kochia photo spot, and story-themed decor — plus a new character joining the park.
Capsule toy maker Qualia Co., Ltd. is holding the niccolino POPUP SHOP "niccolino Festival" at Tokyo Station Ichibangai's Ichiban Plaza from August 21 to 27, 2026, with venue-limited games, new merchandise, and gift campaigns.
Nyanko Daishoten Online has added five new acrylic stands — "Gross Cat," "Roe Cat," "大狂乱のゴムネコ," "巫女姫ミタマ," and "運命の子フォノ" — as the sixth installment in its acrylic stand series, starting August 21, 2026.
CyberStep has added a new character, Byakko, to its Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri, along with a character event called "影散らす牙" running from August 20, 2026, offering exclusive accessories and event-limited skills. A repost campaign for a signed shikishi from voice actress Mei Harukawa and a Summer Thanks Campaign with a guaranteed top-rarity gacha ticket are also underway.
KADOKAWA celebrates the 20th anniversary of the visual combat book Queen's Blade with a new online lottery on Kujibikido, featuring mini books, lenticular cards, and other original-illustration merchandise starting August 27, 2026.
Kids' brand Samansa Mos2 Lagom is releasing a collection inspired by Disney's Zootopia on August 20, 2026, with a six-item lineup of tees, a shoulder bag, a cap, and a plush pouch featuring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
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Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the new magic-type legendary character "[Legend] Yungon," alongside a balance adjustment for Trude, new costumes, and a lineup of summer in-game events.
Sengoku strategy game Shishi No Gotoku is celebrating its 7th anniversary on August 27, 2026, with a special anniversary website, 14 in-game events, and campaigns offering real bottles of collaboration sake to lottery winners both in-game and on the official X account.
Shobido has opened pre-orders for the Colorful Toy Series, a new line of pouches, totes, and charms featuring Buzz Lightyear and Alien from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, with shipping expected in late October 2026.
Sylvanian Families Exciting Adventure Mountain, from Epoch Co., Ltd., has won the Grand Prize in the Basic Division at the Japan Toy Awards 2026. The winning playset will be on display at the Japan Toy Awards 2026 booth during Tokyo Toy Show 2026, scheduled for August 27 to 30 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Ahead of its run at Ueno Marui from August 28 to September 6, 2026, the Ken Elephant x Osamu Tezuka Characters Shop adds an advance sale of 2nd color Hosuke Sharaku and Unico Sofvi figures, plus a reissued Ambassador Atom 2nd Color and newly added Black Jack and Pinoko 2nd Color figures.
A pop-up store based on the light novel series The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead will run at TO POP-UP's Shibuya Sakura Stage location from September 18 to 27, 2026, with a full merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses.
A 10th-anniversary pop-up shop for Today's MENU for EMIYA Family opens at Shinjuku Marui Men's 8th-floor event space from August 28 to September 6, 2026, offering new merchandise built around an illustration newly drawn by TAa, plus random hologram card bonuses.
A new nail oil collection inspired by ten sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the "Softly Blooming Nail Oil" Vol. 2, opened for pre-order on August 20, 2026 through Premium Bandai, priced at 3,630 yen per two-bottle set.
EXNOA has confirmed that the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazugiri will appear at the DMM GAMES booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, featuring an early hands-on corner, novelty giveaways, and a special joint stage with Touken Ranbu ONLINE starring Kosuke Toriumi, Kento Hama, and Hinata Tadokoro.
Net Cafe DiCE is holding a collaboration with TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 at its Ikebukuro, Namba Dotonbori, and Yokohama Isezakicho locations from September 4 to October 4, 2026, featuring original drinks, newly drawn illustration goods, and bonus giveaways.
Watcher of Realms, Moonton's strategy tower-defense RPG, begins a limited-time collaboration with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series on August 20, bringing playable heroes Ezio Auditore, Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek into the world of ウォレル alongside a crossover story, collaboration skins, and limited-time events.
To celebrate Wizardry Variants Daphne surpassing 4 million downloads worldwide, Drecom launches a commemorative campaign from August 20, 2026, offering special supplies, the featured adventurer "Legendary Hero," the alternative-style adventurer "Evening Calm Heroine, Elise," a new quest, and limited-time missions.
AMNIBUS, operated by arma bianca, and Tobu Zoo are teaming up for a collaboration event with Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~, running from October 17, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a newly drawn illustration released ahead of further details.
Astrae Oratio, a new title in development by Dynamis One, has opened registration for its Closed Beta Test on mobile devices, accepting applications from Japan-based players through September 21 alongside a new character visual reveal.
Bandai Namco Experience rolls out a new Cars prize lineup marking the movie's 20th anniversary, featuring a Super Large Lightning McQueen plush, character mascots, and a storage box, available from August 21, 2026 at Namco locations nationwide and online.
CosmicBreak Universal brings back its collaboration with MegaHouse's Desktop Army figure series from August 19 to October 7, 2026, offering Sylphie II for free, 25 types of exclusive enhancement parts, and a limited-time gacha featuring the Titania series.
A second collaboration between the mobile RPG Detariki Z: Special Defense Agency Daily Life and the game Sugar Conflict begins August 20, bringing new collaboration characters to limited-time gacha, a themed event, login bonuses, and serial code campaigns running through early September.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Central Cinema Sanko store, a 210-machine capsule toy specialty store, inside Central Cinema Sanko in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Donguri Kyowakoku, the nationwide Studio Ghibli goods store operated by Benelic Co., Ltd., is releasing a Totoro pen stand and a Spirited Away tray, each doubling as a paperweight, from August 22, 2026, with online pre-orders opening August 21.
Kaiyodo is turning popular illustrator "苏安Lily"'s Azure Dragon-themed artwork of Hatsune Miku into a 1/7 scale painted figure, faithfully capturing the illustration's delicate coloring and dragon-motif accents.
A new lineup of hand-connecting plush prizes from the anime Hetalia: World Stars, called "Patchigyu!", begins rolling out at Mollyfantasy, PALO, and other amusement facilities on August 21, 2026, while supplies last.
amie, the merchandise brand from Oami Co., Ltd., which operates the major figure and hobby retailer amiami, is now introducing the IDOLiSH7 Stella Photo sparkle Vol.2, an A4-size shimmering visual sheet featuring all 16 characters, with a November 2026 release planned.
CRAZY BUMP's Hakaba no Garou pop-up event built around Junji Ito's horror classics Uzumaki and Gyo arrives at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo in Mie Prefecture from September 1 to 23, 2026, following its run at Nakano Broadway, with newly illustrated apparel and goods themed around both titles.
A limited-time Lil ala mode collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan from September 3 to September 23, 2026, featuring character-themed menu items, original goods, and in-store decorations.
To mark five years of global service, MIR4 has rolled out a major update featuring the new Spirit Summoner class, an extended Boosting World 4 growth server, a server merge, and a range of anniversary shops and events.
Mini photo frame keychains featuring Monchhichi, perfect for oshi-katsu, are coming to capsule toy corners across Japan from late August 2026. The five-design lineup includes Monchhichi-kun, Monchhichi-chan, Chimutan, and the Bebicchi pair.
A completed figure of Arsene [30th Anniversary EDITION] from Persona 5 is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi and select other retailers only. Part of the Game Characters Collection DX series by MegaHouse, the figure is priced at ¥27,500 (tax included) with release scheduled for December 2026.
To mark 30 years since Pompompurin's debut, Sanrio is releasing a 16-item "Those Days" goods series inspired by his original 1996 lineup on August 27, and hosting a limited-time 30th Anniversary Shop event at 37 stores nationwide through September 13, 2026.
Infolens is expanding its original Megakyurun character goods line for the hit horror game Poppy Playtime, with a new Trading Acrylic Stand and Trading Can Badge Vol. 2 getting a preview sale at a pop-up store in December 2026 ahead of general release from mid-January 2027.
A DJ-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS opens at Share CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from October 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise.
Shobido's new "Zoo-tto Issho" series brings Zootopia's Nick Wilde along on every outing, with a flat pouch, lip holder, tote bag, and two card mirrors now open for preorder at Shobido ONLINE STORE.
Sirotan, the harp seal character getting a TV anime this October, is opening its first flagship store in western Japan at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka this November, with pre-opening promotions including a photo spot running through early September and a character greeting event in August.
Universal Studios Japan unveils Back to Hogwarts food and merchandise at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a 25th-anniversary Butterbeer mug from September 1, plus collectible pouches and a stained-glass sun catcher from September 9, alongside house-themed apparel.
Starting August 18, 2026, the fantasy RPG AFK Journey teams up with the anime Digimon Adventure, bringing Taichi & Agumon and Yamato & Gabumon into the game as collaboration heroes alongside a limited-time story, login bonuses, exclusive costumes, and more through September 15.
Merchandise from the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 pop-up store goes on sale online at Maji-Get, Amiami, and Gamers starting August 18, 2026, with every item guaranteed as a made-to-order purchase.
To celebrate 10 years since its debut, the otome suspense romance adventure game Collar X Malice is offering a 10% discount on both of its smartphone app versions from August 18 through August 25, 2026.
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, is currently offering the Fate/Grand Order Berserker/Morgan Final Ascension Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure as an AmiAmi exclusive. The figure is priced at ¥48,180 (tax included) with a scheduled release in October 2027.
The story event SD Gundam Gaiden III: Argus Knights is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a new pickup gacha, limited-time diamond packs, and a "G Generation ETERNAL PLAY to WATCH!!" episode also running alongside it.
A pop-up store celebrating the wedding anniversary of Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from October 23 to November 3, 2026, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn illustrations of the two characters.
Bag brand unify has released a special collaboration series with OSAMU GOODS, bringing the nostalgic Jack & Jill artwork to life through rich embroidery. Lightweight, water-repellent, and available in six colorways, the 2-way bag works as an everyday companion or a subbag for travel and leisure.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita will celebrate Wish me mell's 15th anniversary with the event "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY," running from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new tea party-themed costume, anniversary shows, a letter-writing campaign, and limited-edition merchandise.
Sanrio Puroland marks WISH ME MELL's 15th anniversary with the "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY" event from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new ribbon-covered costume, a birthday live with guest artist Mai Kuraki, a renewed photo spot, and anniversary goods.
Az Maker is running the CharaON After Comiket 108 pop-up store at Culpop in Akihabara from August 22 to September 6, 2026, offering hand-picked Comic Market 108 merchandise from Rent-A-Girlfriend, Ruri Rocks, Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, and I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class.
E-COME GROUP is releasing a new goods collection inspired by Disney's Winnie the Pooh and friends from late September, featuring bags, pouches, and eco bags in honey-toned colors and retro pop patterns.
The G.E.M. Series Digimon Adventure Garurumon & Yamato Ishida completed figure from MegaHouse is back, available through AmiAmi and select distributors, with a planned December 2026 release.
Capcom's directly operated amusement facilities are teaming up with hololive GAMERS members Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone for a Mega Man collaboration, bringing new prize goods, merchandise, and store campaigns starting August 22, 2026.
Munyugurumi Patio, the character goods shop run by KThingS, opens pre-orders for Sanrio Characters' Enjoy! Summer Vacation Series from 11 AM on August 21 at its official EC site, with plush mascots, acrylic stands, stickers, and more across eight character designs.
S-Trust launches a Ninjaboy Rantaro Karupasu Multi BOX as an amusement-exclusive prize, packing karupasu snacks and a random BIG sticker (one of 20 designs) into collectible committee-themed packaging, rolling out at game centers and online crane games nationwide across three waves into February 2027.
OSHI NO KO Puzzle Star marks its half anniversary from August 17 to September 16, 2026, with a new pickup gacha featuring Ruby and Aqua, daily login bonuses, a comeback campaign for returning players, and X hashtag campaigns.
SEGA's mobile puzzle RPG Puyo Puyo!! Quest kicks off its "Fiery Summer Campaign" on August 18, 2026, featuring a login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new Nazopuyo Kitchen Full Power Gacha introducing two characters, Ichiryuu Kitchen no Maguro and Onebou Kitchen no Deena.
System Service is rolling out a new lineup of Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi prize merchandise at amusement facilities, with items arriving in two waves throughout August 2026, including plush toys, a beanbag cushion, a die-cut bag, and more.
Sega is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of its short anime series SONIC & FRIENDS with a special collaboration featuring Kanahei’s Small animals, new concept art, and a pop-up store opening at Shibuya MODI from October 2 to 12, 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for 15 new WIND BREAKER products featuring newly drawn "Summer Ver." illustrations, including trading acrylic cards, can badges, apparel, and more.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 17, 2026, introducing the new event Dive In with a Splash! Summer Sea, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
From August 26 to September 1, 2026, Korean lifestyle brand EMIS is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka, marking the first Osaka appearance of its brand character MISUGI.
JR Central's Oshi Tabi campaign is partnering with Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of the Two, offering Tokaido Shinkansen passengers an exclusive voice drama, smartphone wallpapers, postcards, can badges, and a chance to win original acrylic stands.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new costumes for Anshar and Ashirat, adds a new Weapon Fest weapon, and launches special Advent Battle events alongside extended Premium Pass rewards.
Nalkonal LLC has added a new main area and introduced four new second-year characters to the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!, with the update going live after maintenance on August 17, 2026.
A completed figure of Primrose, the dancer from OCTOPATH TRAVELER, is now available for pre-order at Amiami under the Square Enix brand. The figure is priced at ¥35,200 (tax included) with a scheduled release in May 2027.
Rhinokino Co., Ltd. (Matsudo, Chiba) is releasing new Sakuyama Choco Jiro merchandise at its official EC site starting August 17, 2026, including seven can badge designs featuring scenes from the anime, eight acrylic keychain and eight sticker designs featuring character illustrations, and a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring the main key visual.
Edogoshiya has launched a lineup of eight Japanese-grown flavored teas featuring Sanrio Characters, available now at pop-up events and the online store ahead of a nationwide release on September 7.
Techcronoss has launched a crossover character vote drawing from 神姫PROJECT, あやかしランブル！, れじぇくろ！, and UNITIA, alongside the second half of its half-anniversary event Party Cruise Celebration!, new Clock Chase challenge content, and a Festival Clock Tower upgrade, with the vote, event, and an ongoing Discord campaign all running through September 4, 2026.
New merchandise featuring official illustrations from seven popular ALcot titles is now available at eeo Store online, with in-person sales also planned at Comiket 108 on August 15–16, 2026.
Combined sales of the horror game series Ao Oni on Nintendo Switch and Steam have topped 250,000 units, with new details also revealed on the Ao Oni Horror Pencil, an early purchase bonus for the upcoming package release.
Starting August 14, 2026, Ayakashi Rumble! adds limited-time ★5 characters Taikobo and Hinamori through a new pickup gacha, alongside the Ayakashi Rumble! Summer Campaign 2026 featuring a voting event, up to 300 free 10x summons, and a login bonus, running through August 28.
The smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten introduces a new star-5 general, Oto, through a limited-time debut gacha, alongside a Shu faction pickup gacha and a limited-time value pack.
An original kuji lottery for NIJISANJI EN unit BY THE BEAT launches at Kuji Square on September 1, 2026, alongside limited-edition merchandise featuring the same new visual, going on sale simultaneously in Japan.
Animate is releasing new hololive production merchandise on August 29, featuring newly drawn illustrations and self-portraits from nine VTubers, alongside a fair running through September 27 that offers a bonus photo card with qualifying purchases.
System Service is bringing TV anime I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day prize merchandise to amusement facilities, with "Fabunui" plushies debuting gradually from the fourth week of August 2026.
A collaboration campaign between the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and Rascal the Raccoon kicks off September 5, 2026, bringing newly illustrated merchandise, a pop-up shop, crane game prizes, and novelty drinks to GiGO Sohonten, GiGO Namba Avion, and other GiGO stores.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a seven-item "Tiny Chum" collection with an apple motif, including a multi pass case, wallet, handbag, and charms, available for advance order from August 14 and in Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice retail stores from August 21, 2026.
UMAbred PARK, the fictional theme park brand that turns real active and retired racehorses into chubby "UMA" characters, unveils its second themed world, "Sea and Pirates," with pop-up shops at Shinjuku Marui Annex from August 21 to 30 and Niigata Mitsukoshi Isetan from August 25 to 31, featuring new merchandise and a stamp rally.
The eeo Kuji online lottery for the mobile game What in HELL is bad? has launched, featuring newly drawn full-body and mini-character illustrations of the Seven Deadly Sins' demon kings styled around a bad-boy back-alley outfit theme.
White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S has launched a new event called Wings of Summer Memories on August 14, 2026, featuring a summer-festival story alongside a character gacha starring yukata-clad Luka, Rain, and Sylvia, limited-time jewel packs, and an official X repost campaign.
New merchandise for the TV anime Corrector Yui, featuring original illustrations by manga artist Kumiko Saiki, is now available at eeo Store online and, starting August 13, at Anime Culture Center by eeo, including can badges, acrylic cards, acrylic stands, and a canvas board.
To mark 18 years since launch, the MMORPG Elemental Knights R has opened the Soukai Festival, giving early access to a new underwater map and shrine, a boss battle arena, and login bonuses, alongside a comeback campaign for players returning after a long break.
A new lineup of four TV anime Goodbye, Lara merchandise items — trading acrylic cards, a desktop acrylic perpetual calendar, mugs, and BIG acrylic stands — is now open for pre-order at the anime and manga goods shop AMNIBUS.
Sun Hoseki's beloved character Hoppe-chan takes over THE SHIBUYA SOUVENIR STORE at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK from August 7 to August 31, 2026, with a limited-time pop-up featuring marker keychains, restocked water-in stickers, gal-style figures, and a Mount Fuji-themed souvenir item.
Anique reveals the lineup of newly illustrated original merchandise for the Identity V hands-on pop-up shop "Welcome to the Specimen Collection Room," running at POP Culture Style IKEBUKURO in Tokyo from August 28 to September 9, 2026.
Kinokuniya's Moomin Bag Collection launched in July 2026 with seven designs featuring Moomin and friends. Based on sales data through August 12, here are the three most popular bags, along with a design recommended separately by the product development team.
Starting August 12, 2026, Legeclo Legend Clover introduces hot spring-costumed Sakamoto Ryoma and マスター・サフィー in limited-time gachas, alongside the "Longing for an Eternal Summer Paradise" event where players can recruit companion character Pandora, running through August 24.
Phoenixx has released Menherarium, a deck-building roguelite Chinchiro game in which players wager their blood against a menhera girl, for Nintendo Switch, with a launch sale offering 20% off through August 26.
AMNIBUS, an online shop for original anime and manga merchandise, has started taking pre-orders for 10 types of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch goods since July 30, 2026, including Trading Glitter Can Badge vol.2, BIG Acrylic Stand vol.3, Aurora Acrylic Stand, and more.
Monster Strike kicks off its first collaboration with the TV anime BLUE LOCK on August 16, 2026, bringing series characters into gacha, quests, login rewards, and mission rewards, alongside a campaign offering Eraberu Pay® and limited-edition merchandise.
T-Two-O adds two new designs to its Moomin embroidered tote bag series, depicting Little My's warm ties with Snufkin, Mymble, and her siblings in a lightweight, 15-liter nylon tote.
CRAZY BUMP is holding the Great Mothra POP UP STORE at TSUTAYA Rifu in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 27, 2026, marking Mothra's 65th anniversary with original T-shirts, acrylic stands, and other exclusive merchandise.
On sale August 12, the Autumn 2026 issue of "Nee-nee" magazine (vol. 184) comes with a Sumikkogurashi Tenshi to Akuma na Shippos nail sticker and slider case set, a Pom Pom Purin 30th anniversary feature, and a bonus Mamegoma fan.
Fashion brand niko and ... is releasing its first-ever collaboration with the viral capsule toy character "Oretachi Fukuro-men," launching instant-ramen-themed goods under "INSTANT RAMEN IS MY HERO" with advance reservations opening August 14, 2026, at the official WEB store and ST, ahead of a September 4 full release at select stores including flagship "niko and ... TOKYO."
A new online lottery featuring original kinagashi (casual kimono) themed illustrations from TV anime Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun goes on sale on Kujibikido starting August 20, 2026, with prizes including A5 character fine graphs, A3 clear posters, acrylic stands, and can badges, plus a follow-and-repost giveaway on X.
AttendMe has opened pre-orders for Oshi-Kan, a canned Danish bread featuring original labels illustrated by 27 VTubers, designed to keep your favorite by your side even in an emergency while doubling as disaster food stock.
Prime 1 Studio has released a 1/3 scale Real Elite Masterline statue of Dek and Thia from Predator: Badlands, with pre-orders opening August 13 and release scheduled for January to April 2028.
The keyboard customization app Simeji has teamed up with the time-reversal RPG Reverse: 1999 to celebrate the game's 3rd anniversary, offering a compatibility quiz that matches players with an Arcanist and rewards results shared on X with exclusive collaboration keyboard skins.
System Service is bringing a new lineup of TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You prize merchandise to amusement facilities, with deformed plushies debuting in August 2026 and a big plush following in September.
An online lottery celebrating the first anniversary of The Summer Hikaru Died TV anime goes on sale on Kujibikido starting August 20, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and prizes including an acrylic diorama stand, tapestries, acrylic stand figures, and mini shikishi.
To mark the 60th anniversary of "Thunderbirds" premiering on Japanese television, V Inc. has created a giant 3D model of "Thunderbird 3," now on display in the VRChat world "Lumarnity®" starting August 12, 2026.
Thunderbirds, whose Japanese rights are handled by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, marks 60 years since its Japanese TV debut on September 30, 2026, with a new key visual, anniversary merchandise, a VR world collaboration, and a special screening and talk show at Marunouchi Piccadilly on "Thunderbirds Day."
Tokyo Disneyland has revealed the names of two new attractions set to transform Tomorrowland: "Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue," based on the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, and "Space Mountain: Earthrise." The ¥100 billion renewal also brings a new "Tomorrowland Plaza" and several shops when the attractions open in 2027.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Hange Zoe's birthday, the fourth installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting September 5, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui will host the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP from August 15, 2026, offering new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Virtual duo HIMEHINA has revealed its third cover album, HIMEHINA Utamita San, arriving December 23, 2026. The 10-track collection spans Vocaloid, J-POP, and VTuber hit covers, and first-press limited deluxe and standard editions are now open for pre-order.
holo Indie's baseball action game Koro-san's Home "WAN!" Derby has added a new mode starring mascot character Houshou Kumarin in a free update, along with arranged music tracks and an RTA ranking feature, with a 20% off sale running through August 17, 2026.
TSUTAYA Sendai Ekimae will host the "Metal Hero POP UP STORE in Sendai" from August 29 to September 25, 2026, bringing together new apparel and collectible merchandise from Juukou B-Fighter, B-Fighter Kabuto, and B-Robo Kabutack to mark the 30th anniversary of Juukou B-Fighter.
The mobile and PC game Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes is launching a limited-time pickup gacha featuring the new ★5 character [Midsummer Maiden] Roxy, running from August 13 through August 31, 2026. The game has also announced an official livestream, クロエコ Info Bureau Vol. 1, hosted by Haruka Mori on August 26.
TAITO's oversized plush brand Dokyu-to is releasing a roughly 100 cm tall plush of My Dress-Up Darling's Marin Kitagawa in her school uniform, with pre-orders opening August 14, 2026 at the TAITO GEAR&GOODS online store.
Piccoma Kuji is launching Piccoma Kuji Mini, a lower-priced, faster-shipping version of its no-lose online lottery, debuting on August 12, 2026 with merchandise from Little Squirrel Is a Hard Worker.
STEAMCREAM is releasing new limited-edition aluminum can designs featuring Pingu and Pinga on August 12, 2026, priced at ¥2,180 (tax excluded) for a 75g tin, available at its official online store and variety shops nationwide.
BOOK HOTEL Jimbocho and BOOK HOTEL Kyoto Kujo are hosting a Sylvanian Families collaboration from September 5 to October 31, 2026, with hotel-wide dioramas, exclusive collaboration rooms, and a limited reading-themed cafe menu, cooperating with Epoch Co., Ltd.
Two new SSR-rank Eichiku characters, Revolutionary Mercenary Tora and Sea Prince Shachi, have joined the smartphone game Teipen Wars, along with a limited-time pickup gacha running from August 11 to August 30, 2026.
WORLD IDOL REPUBLIC in NAGOYA SAKAE, a new permanent entertainment facility in Nagoya's Sakae district operated by NDP Co., Ltd., held its grand opening performance on August 8, 2026, blending illusion, traditional Japanese performing arts, and live music, with mascot character Sakura making her debut. The venue is now holding twice-daily "Obon Special Performances" from August 11 through 16.
The third official merchandise collection for Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, goes on sale August 21, 2026, with dinosaur and Alice motifs. Pop-up stores will also open in five cities nationwide — Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Osaka.
Converse unveils a collaboration with Sanrio Characters, dressing up the ALL STAR sneaker in special designs themed on Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty, available from August 21, 2026.
Ahead of the Disney Halloween and Lazos de la Familia events opening September 16, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea begin selling new Halloween-themed merchandise and menus, along with Coco-inspired treats and goods, starting September 15.
A collaboration cafe themed on TV anime "Gintama" opens at and GALLERY's Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya locations from September 9 to October 7, 2026, featuring autumn-themed original artwork, character-inspired menu items, and limited-edition merchandise.
Harry Potter Cafe and its takeout counter Harry Potter Cafe Window in Akasaka, Tokyo, will renew part of their menus on September 1, 2026, adding Hogwarts house-inspired burgers, a Hedwig omelette rice, Sorcerer's Stone and Golden Snitch pancakes, and other dishes inspired by the wizarding world.
CRAVIA and OSD Co. bring the beloved character Hoppe-chan together with MARION CREPES at Sunshine City ALTA Ikebukuro, featuring original crepe flavors and exclusive collaboration goods through September 27.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for three TV anime "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day" product lines — Trading Acrylic Cards, Trading Scene Can Badges, and A3 Matte Posters.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing its first-ever collaboration with the character SIROTAN, a collection of bags, pouches, and charms in soft ivory, sax, and pink tones, with pre-orders opening August 11 and in-store sales beginning August 21, 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for 12 types of TV anime "Medalist" products featuring newly illustrated China dress ver. artwork, including a Trading Acrylic Stand, Trading Glitter Can Badge, and Multi Desk Mat.
Shinchosha and the Shieria City Otsu Ninohama management association have jointly donated a design manhole cover featuring the novel Naruse's Going on the Path of Belief to Otsu City, now installed at Shieria City Otsu Ninohama on the former site of the Seibu Otsu department store.
NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC is releasing its first-ever collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin to mark both brands' 30th anniversaries, with a 12-piece lineup of T-shirts, cardigans, bags, and accessories launching August 10, 2026 at stores nationwide and on the mix.tokyo online store.
AEON Fantasy is rolling out the Sanrio Characters Tortoiseshell-Style Tassel Keychain, a six-design lineup featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll, at its cashless Kapuebo capsule toy machines starting August 13, 2026.
Following this summer's run, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is hosting "THE WAKEY AQUARIUM Colorful Sea Party" from August 31 to October 18, 2026, with a special collaboration version of the "Sparkling of Life" sardine show, a Wakeys stamp rally, can badge crafting, and a limited morning meet-and-greet with the Wakeys characters.
Amiami and Gift are opening a joint "Amiami × Gift" booth at Comic Market 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, selling new plush toys from Gift's fumofumo series and previewing upcoming releases, with free giveaways including an original Amiko-chan umai bou snack and a Gakuen Idolmaster special-issue plush guidebook.
Toy maker Agatsuma is launching "Twist & Build! Anpanman Cup Noodle Factory," an educational toy that lets kids recreate the cup noodle-making process at home, developed with special cooperation from Nissin Foods. It goes on sale nationwide September 18, 2026.
A new 1/5 scale painted figure of ベルドール "Roze" in a black underwear version has been announced by Bfull FOTS JAPAN, with pre-orders open now through October 20, 2026, and a scheduled release at the end of February 2027.
Good Smile Company's G.S.Collection line adds a 1/7 scale figure of Nagisa, the Tea Party's host at Trinity General School in the popular game Blue Archive, with pre-orders opening August 7, 2026 (Friday) ahead of a September 2027 release.
Ahead of Azur Lane's 9th anniversary in Japan, Cake.jp is releasing cake cans featuring 10 popular characters, each paired with an original coaster in the character's image color, starting August 7.
New Disney Twisted-Wonderland merchandise featuring new "The Culinary Crucible" artwork of 23 characters, including Riddle Rosehearts, Malleus Draconia, and Grim, goes on sale October 24, 2026. Animate is also holding a Halloween fair through November 23 with a bonus clear card for qualifying purchases.
EYEUP is releasing a new BLUE LOCK Puchi Bear merchandise lineup with newly drawn illustrations, including mascots, a plush pouch, a Nuinui Bag, a card case, acrylic key chains, acrylic stands, acrylic marker charms, and trading can badges, arriving at retailers nationwide from December 2026.
A no-miss online lottery featuring Gorogoro Nyansuke merchandise launches on Hanikuji Land on August 7, 2026, with a lineup of tote bags, pouches, keychains, and more featuring both fan-favorite illustrations and two newly drawn designs.
CCMC has launched Hololive Fantasy Battle for Steam and Nintendo Switch under its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie. The 2.5D versus action game features artwork by illustrator Komainu and lets up to four players battle as Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Houshou Marine, with a 25% off launch sale running for the game's first seven days.
KADOKAWA is exhibiting at Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15 and 16, 2026, selling limited and early-release merchandise and purchase bonuses for titles including Love Live!, Bungo Stray Dogs, Date A Live, and KonoSuba, alongside a free shipping campaign at its Kadosuto online shop.
MILKFED. is releasing the second installment of its Teletubbies collaboration collection, featuring two T-shirt designs and a zip hoodie inspired by Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po, with pre-orders opening August 7, 2026 on the official online store calif and at MILKFED. stores nationwide.
Nyanko Daishoten Online, PONOS's official The Battle Cats store, has added a 2027 wall calendar and two new plush toys depicting the characters in their food stall-era appearance, both featured in the web manga "ネコテン," starting August 7, 2026.
Starting August 7, 2026, the online lottery service Marukuji is offering newly illustrated chibi character goods from the anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, featuring Rafal, Nowak, Oczy, Badeni, Jolenta, Schmidt, and Draka, priced at 770 yen per draw.
New original character goods featuring newly drawn Kiratto Pri☆Chan illustrations, part of the Pretty Series 15th anniversary celebration, are now available on Marukuji, the online lottery service, running from July 31 to August 30, 2026.
RAKU CAFE's Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi locations are teaming up with the TV anime "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day" from August 27 to September 29, with exclusive illustration cards, original goods, a limited-time menu, decorative displays, and an X giveaway campaign.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles will welcome Starlit Pikachu, the guide character from the special exhibition Pokémon Astronomical Observatory at Kakuda Denen Hall, to their August 11 game against the Orix Buffaloes at Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, with a photo session and field appearances as part of the "Natsu-Suta! STARLIGHT GALAXY" summer event.
Starting August 21, 2026, GiGO group stores nationwide will begin offering "VSPO! Deformed Figure Vol. 7," a new GiGO-exclusive crane game prize featuring Yakumo Beni and Yumeno Akari, with more entries in the series planned to follow.
212 KITCHEN STORE is releasing its original Sanrio collaboration collection, HAPPY PARLOR, featuring around 90 items designed around Hello Kitty, HAPIDANBUI, and Sanrio Characters, with early sales starting August 6 at the official online store ahead of the nationwide in-store launch on August 8.
A new lineup of original goods based on TV anime "Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring" has opened for pre-order, including can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and more.
AiPri World 2026 brings stage shows, exhibits, mini-games, and merchandise themed around "Bazarium Parade" to Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba on October 11 and 12, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 14.
Gift Fumofumo Plush Series Shop 2026 Summer runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from August 7 to 23, 2026, featuring plush toys from Touhou Project, Gakuen Idolmaster, and Azur Lane, with items slated for the Comic Market 108 Gift booth also going on sale from August 15.
CCMC has opened the Steam store page for Deco! hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker-album management strategy game from its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie, developed by PREAPP PARTNERS. Players decorate a roster of 12 hololive talents with stickers, build a team of up to three members, and battle it out automatically, with the full game set to launch on September 3, 2026.
A special broadcast for KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME's 1st anniversary revealed two new ★5 characters, Reno Ichikawa and Kikoru Shinomiya, along with an eight-part lineup of anniversary events.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched Season 5 of Kingdom: Hadou, bringing the "Battle of Bayou" (馬陽) story arc, seven new recruitable generals led by Moubu, and a limited-time Seven-Day Festival event.
Village Vanguard is now accepting online pre-orders for a limited collaboration collection with the manga Magical Girl Pink Blue, featuring merchandise that captures the series' dark world and the charm of its Pink and Blue characters.
Maison de FLEUR is marking Hanamaruobake's August 7 birthday with a four-piece collaboration collection starring Marumaru, Kokomaru, and Marun, open for pre-order from August 7 through August 23, 2026 via STRIPE CLUB and ZOZOTOWN.
Starting August 6, 2026, exclusive Village Vanguard collaboration merchandise for Mominin goes up for pre-order at the Village Vanguard Online Store, reimagining the character Momi Ham in the style of famous paintings across cushions, keychains, a hoodie, and more.
earth music&ecology Japan Label is releasing an 8-piece collection inspired by TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends, featuring Nyanko-sensei-themed knitwear, apparel, and accessories, available for pre-order from August 7, 2026 on the STRIPE CLUB online store.
Starting August 6, Fangamer Japan is releasing its first lineup of official "PEAK" goods — a campfire-themed T-shirt, a keychain, and a sticker set — for fans of the cooperative climbing game.
A collaboration campaign between ROUND1 and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- will run at ROUND1 locations nationwide from August 28 to November 29, 2026, featuring collaboration menus and packs, a themed room, original merchandise, capsule toys, and a bowling score campaign.
Ken Elephant's Sanrio Characters Coin Case series returns with a second volume featuring Pochacco, Keroppi, Pekkle, Marron Cream, Patty & Jimmy, and a newly designed Hello Kitty, arriving in capsule toy and boxed versions from mid-August 2026.
A collaboration pop-up store featuring Sgt. Frog and Sanrio Characters opens at Tokyo Station Ichibangai's Tokyo Character Street Ichiban Plaza and the Tokyo Station Online Plaza from August 7 to August 20, 2026.
Kodansha is releasing a 304-page, full-color book on August 7, 2026, tracing 60 years of Tsuburaya Productions' tokusatsu history, covering every entry in the Ultraman Series in detail alongside more than 30 other classic Tsuburaya tokusatsu titles, priced at ¥16,500.
Ultra New Planning will release five designs of "Akubi Girl" slide acrylic keychains as capsule toys at capsule toy vending locations nationwide from August 22, 2026, with acrylic parts that slide to reveal a different design of Akubi-chan.
Since launching on May 20, 2026, ZEN Co., Ltd.'s DALULU character keychains, which blend Japan's daruma lucky charm with the twelve zodiac animals, have proven a hit with buyers. The mascots are now available at ZEN's online store, several Don Quijote locations, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's north observation deck.
EYEUP is releasing four new Ghost-type Pokémon goods items — an Acrylic Marker Charm Set, a Domiteria Key Chain, and two sizes of Honeycomb Acrylic Magnet — arriving at retailers nationwide from September 2026, with pre-orders open now at the EYEUP Official Online Store.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched the large-scale summer event "Kyoraku Chronicle," set in the otherworldly city of Kyoraku and running August 4–17, 2026, introducing new EX sub-general Phantom Abe no Seimei and new UR sub-general 月見月夜光.
iFace adds a Mickey Mouse-themed grip holder to its MagSafe-compatible MagSynq series, combining a three-dimensional Mickey icon with drop prevention and stand functions, available in three colors from August 5, 2026.
Family restaurant chain Joyfull is running Waves 3 and 4 of its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration campaign, adding seven new character-inspired menu items alongside continuing favorites, limited novelties, capsule toys, and SNS giveaways from August 18 through September 29, 2026.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for new TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise featuring mini characters from the popular Chipokke series, with can badges, stickers, and more in the lineup.
The special exhibition "Kamen Rider x The Power of Nature" runs at Kobe Maritime Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, pairing the long-running Kamen Rider series with hands-on displays about insects, animals, and other natural wonders.
Kodansha's Children's Business Division is releasing the Monchhichi Gyugyutto! Sticker Book on August 6, 2026, packed with 287 stickers spanning classic brown Monchhichi to colorful new trend designs, along with message cards, for ¥1,650 (tax included).
From September 9 to November 29, 2026, more than 100 Pokémon, including 19 statues, among them legendary Pokémon, will appear across Nihonbashi and Yaesu, free for anyone to see. A paid mystery-solving walk created by puzzle creator Ryogo Matsumaru's RIDDLER invites participants to search for the Pokémon while unraveling clues around the neighborhood, with kit vouchers on sale from August 4.
Pokémon Pokopia's first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, releases on August 5, 2026, and the game's area gate has appeared at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse for a real-world event running August 6 to 9. The Minatomirai Line's train cars are wrapped in a Bubbly Basin theme from August 2 through September 25, with Minatomirai Station itself decorated August 3 to 9.
Prime 1 Studio has added a 1/15-scale Brachiosaurus statue from the movie Jurassic Park to its Legacy Museum Collection, standing about 128cm tall and including a bonus John Hammond figure. Pre-orders open August 4, with release scheduled for December 2027 to March 2028.
The original character Sophia F. Shirring, drawn by popular illustrator Takamine Nadare, is getting a 1/6 scale Magician Bunny Ver. figure from Partylook, available in both a deluxe edition and a standard edition.
MAGI ARTS has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Yuki Mizukami from Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole, now available for pre-order at Amiami in Deluxe and Regular editions. Prices are ¥27,280 and ¥25,080 (tax included), with release scheduled for February 2027.
CRAVIA Co., Ltd. has opened 玉光堂 AEON Mall Tsukuba, the first Japanese franchise store for the popular Korean lifestyle brand ARTBOX, inside AEON Mall Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.
From August 8 to September 6, 2026, Yokohama English Garden teams up with TV anime BLUE LOCK for a large-scale collaboration featuring garden-wide character decorations, a specially opened Private Garden, limited merchandise, and original character-themed drinks and desserts.
Uema Kashiten is turning the popular Chiikawa x SUPPAIMAN collaboration design — Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi dressed as SUPPAIMAN — into merchandise for the first time, with five items across 12 varieties including T-shirts, keychains, and mascots arriving August 7, 2026.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 3, 2026, introducing the new event The Witch Who Inherits the Sacred Tree, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Yamaguchi Izutsuya store, a 230-machine capsule toy specialty store, inside the Yamaguchi Izutsuya department store in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Six new cup designs inspired by High School Musical — three acrylic cups and three stacking cups featuring the film's characters and signature lines — go on advance sale at Disney THE MARKET in Nihombashi Mitsukoshi from August 5, 2026, ahead of general release through Skater's official online shop and retailers nationwide from August 17.
A new line of IDOLiSH7 merchandise built around the "Kapurikko Hoobaru" visual, previously seen on acrylic stands, brings the artwork to a pill case, double mirror, bangs clip, and 16-design sticker collection, arriving in early October 2026 from Movic.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for new TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise featuring mini characters from the popular "mochocho" series, with a tightly-packed, eye-catching design.
A new lineup of goods celebrating manga artist Miyuki Mitsubachi's 20th career anniversary, featuring artwork from Spring Storm and Monster, Stray Cat & Wolf, It’s Strictly Business, and Cheeky Brat, goes on sale through eeo Store online from July 31, with in-store sales starting September 12, 2026.
From August 8, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, unveils new swimwear colors for Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, while neighboring Metsä Village adds a lake fireworks display to metsä's Nordic Fireworks.
Shobido is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie the Pooh with the Red Shirt Friends Series and the matching Outfit-Swap Hand Cream Series, featuring hair clips, key charms, and pouches, rolling out from July 2026.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikkogurashi characters makes its first Kanto appearance at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from August 11 to 30, 2026, with playful photo spots, paid attractions, new merchandise, and character meet-and-greet sessions.
The "Tove and the Moomins" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum, on view through August 30, 2026, will mark Moomin Day on August 9 — Tove Jansson's birthday — with three limited programs, including an original sticker giveaway, a resale of its previously sold-out drawstring bag set ticket, and a raffle for exhibition-original merchandise.
AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Taihou from Azur Lane in a yukata, produced under FuRyu's F:NEX brand and scheduled to release in March 2027.
Brown Dust 2 has added Character Cassette 10 "合龍伝," a new costume for Tenshu's Heir Glacia, and the limited-time season event "The Successor," along with new Daily Stories, prestige skins, and a character consultation feature.
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, two pickup scouts introducing new pilots, and a signed shikishi board giveaway campaign.
FREAK'S STORE is releasing a special SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration collection featuring American-comic-style print T-shirts and playful charms with cute motifs that hide the characters' faces, spanning Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and HAPIDANBUI.
Hide, a manga and storyboard artist who lives with three cats, has teamed up with Village Vanguard for a limited collaboration goods collection, with pre-orders open at the Village Vanguard Online Store from July 31 through August 18, 2026.
Chugai Mining's Content Business is bringing new THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS merchandise to Comiket 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, including cheering mufflers and acrylic clips for all 28 idols, a rucksack, and an acrylic art panel, at its booth at Tokyo Big Sight.
JR West Group's metaverse project "Virtual Station" returns to Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15-16, 2026, with a photo session featuring cosplayer of official character "4.u-ko," a character popularity vote, original goods, and limited novelties.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has introduced two new limited Kamihime, Altair and Procyon, alongside a daily roulette offering up to 100 free gacha pulls, a TECHCROSS Fes login bonus, a new raid event, and other seasonal campaigns.
MEATBALL-SAN, a character who has become a hit through social media short videos, is opening its first pop-up shop at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA and HMV&BOOKS online, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and a plushie, plus a special collaboration receipt for shoppers.
New LINE emoji featuring the cute chibi characters from MILGRAM, the viewer-participation music project by DECO*27, OTOIRO, and Takuya Yamanaka, launched on July 30, adding a playful touch to everyday chats.
British lifestyle brand Mulberry joins the Umeda Snoopy Festival at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from August 12 to 25, 2026, with an exclusive PEANUTS collection featuring original Snoopy artwork across 11 made-to-order pieces.
A new lineup of Miniature Okiagari Polon-chan figures, chosen in five colors through a fan poll at Tokyo Toy Show 2025, along with matching charms and keychains, goes on sale August 5, 2026 through the official online store.
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COSPA is releasing a new [OSHI NO KO] T-shirt featuring Kurokawa Akane's "I Will Never Forgive Infidelity" design, along with six photo-style mini sticker sets, one for each of Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEMcho, with pre-orders open now ahead of a mid-October 2026 release at the COSPA Online Shop and other retailers.
Amiami has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale finished figure of Yuki in her swimsuit from SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: CLOUDY BEACH, produced under the Design COCO brand. The figure is priced at 23,100 yen (tax included), with a release planned for July 2027.
Sogo Museum of Art in Yokohama will hold The 50th Anniversary OSAMU GOODS exhibition from August 1 to 31, 2026, marking 50 years since illustrator Osamu Harada's beloved character brand debuted in 1976, with a commemorative collaboration menu also available at the venue's 10th-floor restaurant.
Merchandise from the Sword Art Online 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 August 17, 2026.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, THE NIIGATA is opening a booth at Ginza's Yukata de Gin-bura 2026, selling Niigata's summer specialties such as edamame, sake, and cider, with appearances by local mascots Reruhi-san and Unajiro-kun.
Starting July 30, 2026, exclusive Village Vanguard collaboration merchandise for the countryside life simulation game Village in the Shade goes on sale at the Village Vanguard Online Store, timed to the game's release.
To mark manga artist Kazuo Umezz's 90th birthday, Village Vanguard is releasing limited apparel and goods featuring art from "Makoto-chan," "Senrei," and "Orochi" at 72 stores nationwide from August 7, with online pre-orders opening July 30 at 6:00 PM.
Bushiroad has released the first episode of "Chobitto Zero Rise," a comical new voice drama series following the daily lives of characters from the cross-media project ZERO RISE.
A Nendoroid Basic of Hina Sorasaki (Dress), the feared head of the Disciplinary Committee at Gehenna Academy in the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of July 28, 2026, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
DOLCE FELICE's popular Tokyo Suica's Penguin Cream Sandwich Cookie is back on in-person sale, now available in limited quantities at NewDays+HANAGATAYA Gransta Tokyo Keiyo Street Store from July 1, 2026, following the closure of its previous storefront.
From August 7, 2026, Flower Miffy is releasing a tulip-shaped organizer object featuring flowers drawn by Dick Bruna, along with a new florist apron outfit for its dress-up plush toys, and is giving away a mini bouquet with apron purchases while supplies last.
gelato pique cafe is launching its first-ever collaboration with the Dragon Quest series, called PIQUE CAFE encounters DRAGON QUEST, from August 7 (Friday) to August 20 (Thursday), 2026. The lineup features cooling summer crepes, soda floats, and a sundae inspired by Zenithia Castle and its monsters, marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.
The G.E.M. Series Gintama Kamui Ver. 2 [Limited Reissue Edition] 1/8 scale completed figure is now available through AmiAmi and select distributors, with a release planned for December 2026.
A 1/6 scale figure of the police officer Nikita from GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, capturing her poised stance with her signature rifle. The figure from Fat Company is scheduled for release in July 2027.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Sanburos's Japanese-culture brand Holiday Girl is releasing a new Tokaido Shinkansen collection featuring the 0 Series, 300 Series, and 923 Series Doctor Yellow T4 Formation, with T-shirts, magnets, and a denim jacket going on sale sequentially from late July 2026.
Fuji-Q Highland and Sun Hoseki's popular character Hoppe-chan collaborate for the first time in the Sun Hoseki Fair in Fuji-Q Highland, running August 13 to 15, 2026, with a pop-up shop, a hands-on Hoppe-chan Shibori Workshop, character greetings, and a limited Fuji-Q exclusive Hoppe-chan gift campaign.
A Hoppe-chan pop-up shop hosted by Village Vanguard brings limited-edition keychains, hair ties, and stickers to Aichi from August 7 and Kanagawa from August 28, 2026.
Megahouse's Lucrea line is releasing a new complete figure of Madoka Higuchi from THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS in her Palmier Rain View costume, available now through limited distribution including AmiAmi ahead of a February 2027 release.
iFace is releasing a new cafe-themed Peanuts mobile accessory collection featuring Snoopy in chef's attire alongside pancake and doughnut motifs. Sales begin July 29, 2026, at the iFace official site and Harajuku store, with rollout at retailers nationwide.
At Karuizawa's Museum Park, the Picture Book Forest Museum's 2026 summer exhibition explores the cats, mice, and frogs of Peter Rabbit™'s world, while the Erzgebirge Toy Museum's spring/summer exhibition showcases an expanded lineup of German Nutcracker dolls, both open through this fall.
SpiceSeed's figure division is opening pre-orders for "Kinnikuman Big Body," one of the Five Fated Princes, from 8:00 PM on July 31, alongside a simultaneous reorder of all four princes and a new damage-parts version.
Maebata Inc., a tableware maker headquartered in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, is releasing a new Disney & Pixar Toy Story lineup of stainless steel tumblers, stainless mugs, and coasters featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Aliens, and Lotso, with sequential sales beginning in early August 2026.
MFC STORE is restocking every item in its SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration collection after the original release drew a strong response, with all nine styles - seven T-shirts and two Hawaiian shirt designs - back on sale from July 29, 2026, at MFC STORE stores and the official online store.
Lifestyle brand macaroni edge is teaming up with mojojojo, the brand of plush artist Ayumi Ozaki, for a handmade collaboration collection of seven yarn-textured accessories — including mascot straps, pouches, and key cases — with sequential sales starting July 31, 2026.
Netmarble has released a new update for the action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, adding new 5★ character Mabel, a three-week special event story, limited-time missions, and a new epic quest.
MegaHouse's popular Palm-Sized Eris figure returns in a new Sleeping Together, Nya! Ver., priced at 9,350 yen (tax included) and scheduled for release in late January 2027, now available for pre-order at AmiAmi.
Amiami is now accepting pre-orders for Nendoroid Basic figures of Takashi Natsume and Nyanko-sensei in ceremonial attire from Natsume's Book of Friends, produced by Good Smile Company. The figure is priced at ¥4,400 (tax included), with release scheduled for January 2027.
NEWSED, the upcycling brand from art goods maker Ken Elephant, is releasing Re Acryl Pokkoshi Keychain, a lineup of 16 keychain designs featuring the original character Pokkoshi and made from upcycled acrylic offcuts and deadstock material, starting August 1, 2026.
AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for 1/6 scale completed figures of Oyama Mahiro and Oyama Mihari from ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister!, each inspired by their Heisei gal outfits from a collaboration illustration with Village Vanguard. Produced by Phat Company, each figure is priced at 28,800 yen (tax included), with release scheduled for July 2027.
A new set of eight "shaka-shaka" charms in soft pastel colors, each featuring a different sea creature, is set to go on sale as capsule toys from late July 2026.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th Floor Event Space welcomes "PAW Patrol Friend Park -by VILLAGE VANGUARD-" for the first time from July 29 to August 3, 2026, with mission-style games, a hands-on workshop, and venue-limited PAW Patrol merchandise.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is running a Pompompurin collaboration campaign from August 14 to September 13, 2026, with free stickers, a giant balloon, a digital badge stamp rally, and a limited acrylic charm, timed to Sanrio's "Pomfes" music festival celebrating the character's 30th anniversary.
A new 1/4 scale complete figure of Lala Satalin Deviluke from To Love Ru Darkness, wearing a bare-legs bunny outfit, is now available for pre-order at Amiami. The figure is produced by FREEing.
Universal Music releases Deluxe and Premium Box editions of the Tokyo DisneySea 25th "Sparkling Jubilee" Music Album on July 29, collecting 44 tracks across 3 CDs — including 7 first-time recordings — that look back on the park's 25-year history, plus a 2-LP vinyl edition arriving September 4.
DARTSHIVE opens reservations on August 4, 2026 for five new Pixar Collection DARTSLIVE cards featuring Toy Story characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso, with sales starting August 14.
Nendoroid figures of Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood from Trigun Maximum are now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, each priced at 8,690 yen (tax included) with release planned for December 2026.
To mark the Ultraman series' 60th anniversary, U-TREASURE is releasing 18K gold mini figures of the "Ultra 6 Brothers" inspired by a legendary scene from Ultraman Taro, limited to 60 sets worldwide, with pre-orders open from July 28 to September 2, 2026.
To mark the Ultraman series' 60th anniversary, U-TREASURE is releasing a pure gold (K24) Ultraman Premium Figure standing approximately 5 cm tall, limited to 60 pieces worldwide, with a card signed by original suit actor Bin Furuya included as a purchase bonus.
Voltage Inc.'s real-life summer event Natsukoi 2026 comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on August 8-9, 2026, as part of the Kanda Myojin Suzumi Matsuri, featuring life-size character panels, message stills, and content from six Volkoi romance titles.
A new event and G-Collect gacha have launched in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from July 28 through mid-August 2026, with SSR 飴村乱数, SSR 夢野幻太郎, and SSR 有栖川帝統 up for grabs.
Orion Beer is releasing a new lineup of Chiikawa x Orion Beer design T-shirts from July 28, 2026, marking the launch of the Orion Clear Free Chiikawa design can, with shisa and kurimanju motifs capturing the relaxed feel of Okinawa.
A collaboration campaign between mobile battle game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System" and entertainment chain ROUND1 runs nationwide from August 5 through November 8, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, crane game prizes, and decorated karaoke rooms.
The popular asymmetric action game DATSUGOKUGOKKO launches a special collaboration event with Rascal, offering limited-edition skins through the Rascal Collaboration Gacha running until August 31, 2026.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Department will hold the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP at Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui starting August 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls with newly drawn illustrations of Tokiyuki Hojo dressed for each of the four seasons.
A new line of GIRLS BAND CRY x CRAFTHOLIC merchandise went on sale July 24, 2026 through eeo Store online, featuring a new Toei Animation illustration of the Togenashi Togeari members in roomwear hugging CRAFTHOLIC hug pillows, plus can badges, acrylic goods, a tote bag, and the hug pillow itself.
Kamaboko no Kanezaki, the long-established Sendai maker of sasa kamaboko, is holding a collaboration with the anime Haikyu!! from August 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring newly drawn artwork of Hinata Shoyo and Kageyama Tobio visiting Kanezaki Sohonten Sasakama-kan, limited-edition kamaboko sets with bonus novelties, and original goods such as acrylic figure stands and a B2 half tapestry, available at Kanezaki stores in Sendai, Fukushima, Yamagata, and Morioka as well as online.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is holding its first-ever event in Chiba Prefecture at Sogo Chiba Store. Running from August 11 to 24, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods in this year's red theme, along with venue-exclusive mascots and photo spots to enjoy over the summer holidays.
Rapi and Anis from GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE have joined the PalVerse Palé. open figure series, now on sale nationwide from July 24.
A new pastel watercolor floral hand towel and compact mirror set featuring Sanrio Characters is now open for pre-order at Munyugurumi Patio's official online store, with reservations running from July 25 through August 3, 2026.
Saketsunagi Project and sake brand HINEMOS have released a STEINS;GATE collaboration sake line called "Divergence Brew," featuring four bottles inspired by the anime's main characters plus a complete set, with reservations opening July 28, 2026 via the HINEMOS special site.
A collaboration cafe themed on STRANGE EDEN is opening at Animatecafe Stand Ikebukuro 4th Store from August 15 to September 15, 2026, offering a limited-time menu inspired by the story's world and its seven fictional districts, alongside new merchandise and a bonus fair.
Advance mubichike tickets for the new live-action film Street Fighter go on sale at theater box offices nationwide on July 31, 2026, with card purchasers receiving an exclusive two-sticker set, alongside new online, mail-order, and convenience store ticket options.
A limited-time collaboration cafe between SwitchBot's AI companion robot SwitchBot KATA Friends and Cotti Coffee opens on July 27, 2026, at the Cotti Coffee shop near Awajicho Station in Tokyo, featuring an exclusive matcha mango smoothie, costumed character meet-and-greets, and original merchandise giveaways.
Munyugurumi Patio, the character goods shop operated by KThingS Co., Ltd., is holding the U*SA*HA*NA POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio at Tokyo Station Ichibangai from July 31 to August 13, 2026, with items also available online through the Tokyo Station Online Plaza during the same period.
Village Vanguard is holding a "Miffy, Connected by Handwritten Warmth" fair at its 197 stores across Japan from July 31 to August 31, 2026, giving out limited postcards and shoppers with purchases of Dick Bruna goods and running a sweepstakes offering a pair trip to Huis Ten Bosch.
VIPO's official shop on Pinkoi has released a new "Miffy Raincoat Plush Keychain" blind box series, where the raincoat can be taken off and swapped for other outfits.
From August 1 to August 30, 2026, Yokohama VIVRE is hosting the HAPPY KAWAII Matsuri, bringing together character greetings, limited-time pop-up shops, novelty and purchase bonus campaigns, workshops, and an app-member-exclusive shopping ticket giveaway across the mall's anime, character, and hobby shops.
Kashiwa Takashimaya is hosting its first-ever Chiikawa POP UP STORE, held alongside a Nagano Market POP UP SHOP, from July 23 through August 12, 2026, with pop-up-exclusive merchandise and purchase bonuses on offer.
Crash Fever, the mobile game from WonderPlanet, is teaming up with the hit anime Fairy Tail, bringing a limited-time collaboration gacha and exclusive quests that let players add the series' characters to their roster.
Infinite Loop has released "Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets," a digital calculator app and sister release to the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate, on July 22, 2026, alongside a same-day Hatsune Miku DLC, with more Vocaloid character packs planned for August.
A revival collaboration event between the arcade card-battle game EIKETSU TAISEN: Kogen Soukoku no Hasshou and manga artist Masatoshi Kawahara's works kicked off on July 22, 2026, bringing collaboration warrior cards to the battlefield through a stamp campaign running to August 19.
FRAY I.D is collaborating with Sanrio's Hello Kitty on a four-piece summer lineup, including a tulle-ribbon T-shirt, a charm, and two bags, launching online August 1, 2026, with early access at a Shibuya pop-up store from July 25.
Crypton Future Media has announced 初音ミク ぐらふぃコレクション なぞの音楽すい星 Re:Merge, a new smartphone game featuring Hatsune Miku and the other Piapro Characters, with commemorative stickers being given away at Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" venues this summer.
From August 3 to 16, 2026, Ikebukuro PARCO turns the whole building into one pop-culture "park" with the new event PARCO POP CULTURE PARK, featuring special shop events, a capsule toy lottery, mascot appearances, and the debut of the city-wide festival Ikebukuro Manga Anime Weeks 2026.
Kinnikuman: Goku Tag Ranbu, the smartphone app game from Copro Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo), is holding a 'Goku Summer Ranbu 2026' event from July 23, featuring yokai-themed gacha banners, login and quest rewards, boss battles, and campaigns running into mid-August.
A new online lottery on Marukuji is offering original character goods for TV anime Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 2, themed Standoruche, with newly drawn chibi illustrations, running from July 22 through August 23, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area is offering a collaboration concept room stay plan themed on TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court," available from September 5 to December 5, 2026, complete with original amenities and limited-time collaboration drinks.
Colopl's mobile action game Alice Gear Aegis reached its 8.5th anniversary on July 22, 2026, with an anniversary livestream set for July 29 and a series of in-game campaigns — including a revived costume, select scouts, an accessory exchange, and a Carat purchase bonus — running into September.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for Alter's Arknights Hellagur Gala Night Ver. 1/7 scale completed figure, the fourth release in a series based on the game's 2nd-anniversary illustrations. It comes with an AmiAmi-exclusive acrylic strap and is priced at ¥25,080 (tax included).
Starting July 22, 2026, Attack on Titan: Brave Order kicks off the second half of the Brave Order Grand Advance Festival, offering a new Naval Corps gacha, missions for Mikasa's limited outfit, a quest cost boost, and a login bonus worth up to 3,000 Red Radiant Stones.
Oddspark, the online betting service for publicly managed sports operated by Oddspark Co., Ltd., is running a collaboration campaign with the anime Attack on Titan from July 23 to August 5, 2026, offering original collaboration goods such as ponchos, carrying cases, and T-shirts as Ticket Challenge prizes, alongside a companion follow-and-repost campaign on X.
Global lifestyle brand CASETiFY is launching a new Marvel Spider-Man collection of phone cases and tech accessories inspired by the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, available online and at select stores across Japan starting July 22, 2026.
earth music&ecology is releasing a Disney Collection inspired by the film Zootopia, with advance reservations opening July 22, 2026 and a nationwide launch on August 21, featuring playful pouches and bags starring Judy, Nick, and Clawhauser.
The Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026, is releasing collaboration goods with Hello Kitty and The Rose of Versailles, alongside an exhibition catalog and a limited-time ice cream cart outside the venue.
New Comiket 108 merchandise from the TV anime Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, featuring newly drawn White Cat and Bunny Girl themed artwork, goes on sale at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15 and 16, 2026, with pre-orders also open through Chugaionline.
Hanshin Contents Link Corporation is releasing six new Sesame Street x Hanshin Electric Railway collaboration items — including acrylic keychains, a handkerchief set, a clear file, and coin pass cases — inspired by the ELMO's HAPPY TRAIN and COOKIE MONSTER's MOGUMOGU TRAIN wrapping trains, on sale from July 24, 2026 at the Tetsudo Koshien Online Shop.
To mark the start of pre-registration for the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazugiri, Touken Ranbu ONLINE has kicked off a collaboration campaign that rewards players with a coupon for new sword-warrior character Momotaro Sukesada. ABEMA is also airing a dedicated web commercial series for the new title.
From August 12 to 25, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts the "Umeda Snoopy Festival 2026," gathering Hankyu-exclusive Snoopy goods from around 80 brands alongside limited-edition sweets, a 9th-floor photo-spot venue, and the returning "Snoopy Garden" from Jeju Island, Korea.
TO Books is holding two character popularity votes for Ascendance of a Bookworm at once, running from noon on July 21 through 9:00 AM on August 5, 2026. Everyone who votes receives a bookmark design, and the top-ranking characters will appear in new artwork by illustrator Yuu Shiina in this year's Fanbook 11, wearing the winning concept costume.
Can★Do is releasing a new 37-item lineup featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends in colorful designs to mark the character's 100th anniversary, with items arriving at stores nationwide and online starting July 23, 2026.
The fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL, operated by DMM GAMES, is holding a new in-game event celebrating its 11.5th anniversary from July 21 through August 3, along with new gacha characters, character quests, and other update content.
New Gachiakuta merchandise featuring Rudo, Enjin, Zanka, and Riyo is now available to order at the online shop CharaON!, including a ribbed long-sleeve T-shirt, a mug, and trading can badges.
THE Chara online store is now accepting mail orders for merchandise from the "My Demon Boss, Mr. Gokudera, Wants To Be Exposed!" Cafe 2026 -With Doggy- pop-up cafe held in Tokyo and Osaka, with orders accepted through August 4 and shipping planned from late September.
Eleven Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA super sento locations team up with Sumikkogurashi from August 6 to 25, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menu items, and special events.
H&M is releasing a 16-sticker LINE collaboration set with character SHIBANBAN, free to download for anyone who adds the brand's LINE official account between July 21 and August 17, 2026, along with a welcome discount coupon.
illusie300 is introducing an original Toy Story item series of everyday lifestyle goods, including insulated bags, pouches, and travel accessories, arriving in stages at stores nationwide from July 21, 2026.
A limited-quantity collaboration between Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night and Village Vanguard has launched, featuring newly drawn illustrations created exclusively for this project. Pre-orders are open at the Village Vanguard Online Store from July 21 through August 9, 2026, with no restock or additional production planned.
New original merchandise for the TV anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch, featuring specially drawn artwork themed around a moonlit mermaid serenade, will be sold at touring pop-up shops in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, as well as online.
Starting Saturday, July 25, 2026, Metsä Village is opening a dedicated hand-held fireworks area that runs nightly through August 23, joining the ongoing "Metsä's Nordic Fireworks" and Moominvalley Park's "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks" as part of Metsä's summer lineup.
An online lottery for the TV anime MIDORI NO MAKIBAO has launched on FaNeMa Kuji, featuring exclusive prizes such as a plush toy, a tissue case, handkerchiefs, acrylic stands, and can badges. A repost campaign is also running to celebrate the launch.
The Onegai AiPri POP UP SHOP in OIOI brings new character merchandise to Shinjuku Marui Annex and Namba Marui starting July 25, 2026, with a special AiPri card for purchases over 3,000 yen and a prize lottery for Epos Card holders.
A newly drawn Piapro Characters illustration titled "Have a Good Time," along with Eatoon-style illustration goods, will be available for pre-order at EDITHONLINE, spanning acrylic stands, can badges, a T-shirt, a face towel, and more.
A cheering squad themed lineup of new Rent-A-Girlfriend merchandise, including acrylic stands and a T-shirt available before the event, goes on sale at Tokyo Big Sight during Comiket 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, with online pre-orders also open.
Eikoh Co., Ltd. is bringing a new lineup of original Rilakkuma merchandise — from pouches to keychains — to 100-yen shops including Seria, with every item priced at just ¥110 (tax included).
A second wave of original Stella Sora character goods — including acrylic keychains and can badges — is now open for pre-order through August 12, 2026, with shipment planned for late October.
A pickup gacha for the new character Ice Heaven's Prison Catastrophia has begun in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, running from July 21 to August 3, 2026, alongside the new Doppel Fantasy content running through August 2.
Az Maker has begun accepting orders through its online shop, CharaON!, for new merchandise themed around TV anime The Dangers in My Heart, including character rubber mats, B2 tapestries, acrylic character stands, and clear files.
New original TRIGUN STARGAZE merchandise inspired by three themes — Western, Birthday, and Angel and Devil — is now available through Marukuji, the online lottery service, running through August 23, 2026.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for new Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- merchandise featuring the "mochocho" illustration series with a monster costume theme, including can badges and stickers, from July 14 through August 4, 2026.
AEON's exclusive brand "PART2 BY JUNKO SHIMADA" begins selling a new Hello Kitty collaboration collection on July 16, 2026, offering 15 items — including dresses, T-shirts, and tote bags — in a Paris-inspired tricolor design, available at around 300 AEON and AEON Style stores nationwide and on AEON Style Online.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel is hosting a Minions & Monsters film collaboration from July 17 to September 30, 2026, featuring two themed guest rooms overlooking Lake Biwa and a limited-edition sweets plate available to overnight and day-trip guests alike.
Bonobono marks its 40th manga anniversary and the TV anime's 10th anniversary with a pop-up shop at Kinshicho Marui from August 14 to 30, featuring an author signing event and new merchandise, plus a collaboration cafe in Harajuku from August 28 to September 6.
Prime 1 Studio's Museum Masterline series is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Lobo Batman: Batman Who Frags from DC Comics' Dark Nights: Death Metal, featuring concept design by Carlos D'Anda, with pre-orders opening July 16 and release scheduled for December 2027 to March 2028.
Infinite Loop is releasing Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets, a digital calculator app and sister title to the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate, on July 22, 2026, along with a Hatsune Miku DLC that adds new voice lines, themed designs, and a singing performance mode.
Esther Bunny, the popular character from Korea, is getting two new pouches — a bag-attachable Fluffy Face Pouch and a Fluffy Vanity Pouch — launching on July 21, 2026.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for Kotobukiya's Hasbro Bishoujo Furby completed figure, priced at ¥25,300 (tax included) and scheduled for release in March 2027.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is hosting the "Minions & Monsters Afternoon Tea" daily from July 24 to September 3, 2026, marking the release of the movie Minions & Monsters. The tropical, character-themed menu features Minion and グーミー-inspired sweets, a movie-logo cookie with a set parfait, and Osaka-style savories at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is running a Minions & Monsters collaboration from July 17 to August 30, 2026, marking the film's August 7 Japan release with a themed guest room, poolside menu, the ICE Park Day ice-carving event, and tie-ins with the Takanawa Natsu Matsuri 2026 summer festival.
A free real-life mystery-solving game based on Here Comes the Black Witch!! runs from August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at Tokyo Dome City LaQua, letting visitors explore the air-conditioned complex on a story-driven walking challenge.
The character crossover event "ICON SUMMIT," which drew more than 20,000 visitors last year, is being held this summer at two locations — JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka — with pop-up shops for Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies, and more.
Toshima City has installed a new manhole cover featuring Tomori Takamatsu from the TV anime BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! at Ikebukuro Station's West Exit Plaza, a gift from Bushiroad marking the series' deep ties to the neighborhood.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for a new line of TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise, featuring mini characters in the popular "mochocho" series, including can badges, stickers, and more.
Thank You Mart is releasing a new collaboration collection featuring Jurassic World and Jaws, with all items priced at 390 yen (429 yen tax included). In-store sales begin in early August 2026, with online pre-orders opening July 17.
From July 21 to September 13, 2026, Kaiju Sakaba's Shimbashi Distillery location is holding an "Ultraman Tiga Fair" with food and drinks themed around the monsters and aliens who battled Ultraman Tiga, plus a random limited-edition coaster with every fair-menu order.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge will serve a limited-time menu inspired by the movie Minions & Monsters from July 17 to August 31, 2026, timed to the film's August 7 Japan release.
Kobe Port Tower and Dick Bruna TABLE add Miffy tote bags, keyholders, stickers, and other Day and Night themed goods, plus new collaboration food and a city-wide stamp rally, to their Kobe Waterfront summer event running July 30 to September 30, 2026.
Yellow Co., Ltd. is releasing a "Magical Girl Pink Blue" can badge collection based on manga artist Ikiro's debut serialized work, arriving in capsule toy machines from early July 2026.
Shinsaibashi PARCO, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, and the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street team up with Walt Disney Japan for the area's first tie-up campaign, Mickey & Friends with YOU@SHINSAIBASHI, running August 8 to 30, 2026, with special goods, an art exhibition, a gashapon campaign, and a new Disney Store.
Hashy Topin adds light blue and light yellow to its Miffy silhouette die-cut mirror, a palm-sized compact mirror featuring a printed Miffy face design.
From July 17 to September 8, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower is serving a limited-time dessert collaboration with the film Minions & Monsters — a chocolate banana Mont Blanc plate that recreates a scene from the movie, with the monster Goomi appearing in a swirl of smoke.
The official puzzle game 【OSHI NO KO】Puzzle Star has launched a new "Summer Splash" pickup gacha on July 16, with Part 1 introducing 【Oshi no Ko】's Ai and Ruby in original costumes drawn exclusively for the game.
OUTERPLANE has kicked off a major summer update, adding the limited-time character Heatwave Cop Delta alongside the new event dungeon Automaton of the Horizon, seasonal campaigns, and new summer skins for four fan-favorite characters. The update also previews an upcoming opening tutorial and a Steam (PC) version of the game.
New original illustration goods for the TV anime "Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table" go on sale at Animega × Sofmap stores and online from July 16 to July 28, 2026.
Sanrio is holding a two-day festival called "Pomfes" for Pompompurin's 30th anniversary at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on September 12 and 13, 2026, with stage performances by the character and guest artists including Juice=Juice, Monaki, and WILD BLUE.
KADOKAWA has released the Rilakkuma Multi Case and Korilakkuma Multi Case, two soft face-shaped pouches with plenty of cushioning that easily fit A4-sized items. Available now for 3,289 yen each, they double as bag organizers, travel pouches, and cases for plush toys.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers is running a limited-time event featuring SSR "Minos, the Heavenly Noble Star," with a boosted appearance rate and a guaranteed pull after 40 summons, alongside a Training Challenge offering exclusive rewards, both running July 16 to August 6, 2026.
Samansa Mos2 is releasing an 11-piece Disney Collection featuring Mickey Mouse on July 24, 2026, available at stores nationwide and through the official CAN ONLINE SHOP. The lineup pairs playful Mickey Mouse print items like T-shirts and socks with a delicately embroidered series of skirts, bags, and accessories in white, red, and black.
A new capsule toy recreates classic sand play tools in miniature with Sanrio Characters designs, complete with a ball chain for carrying on the go. It rolls out at capsule toy vending machine corners across Japan from late July 2026.
From July 21 to September 24, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel is running Japan's only hotel collaboration tied to the movie Minions & Monsters, with character-themed cakes and breads at its coffee lounge and bakery, plus limited stickers and postcards for guests who purchase the collaboration items.
The seventh installment of the Suica's Penguin Bento series once again teams up with the long-selling Chicken Bento ekiben, launching a limited-quantity Chicken Nori Bento on July 24 alongside a matching cooler bag and an official X giveaway campaign.
Te chichi is releasing a new Disney Collection featuring Mickey & Friends on July 24, 2026, with six playful items — T-shirts, one-mile wear, a bag, and charms — designed around the characters enjoying a day off. The collection will also be sold at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store starting August 5.
From September 16 to October 31, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea host the "Disney Halloween" event, featuring the Villains' parade "Into the Frenzy," new photo spots, seasonal menus, and merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta also expands its Coco-themed "Lazos de la Familia" event, plus a new Duffy & Friends program and stage show.
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE x Nippon Kodo incense collaboration returns as a five-piece lineup inspired by Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Ishikirimaru, Ookurikara, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga, now paired with Seto ware incense plates. Pre-orders opened July 9, 2026 on Premium Bandai.
A new nail oil collection inspired by ten sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the "Softly Blooming Nail Oil" Vol. 1, opened for pre-order on July 16, 2026 through Premium Bandai, priced at 3,630 yen per two-bottle set.
An acrylic jewelry stand designed to display the Color Timer Necklace debuts in Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Tiga designs to mark the Ultraman Series' 60th anniversary, with early sales beginning August 5, 2026 at Ultra Heroes EXPO 2026 Umeda Summer Festival.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Preorders have opened for new White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S merchandise from GRANUP, including the plush mascot "Nuipi-su+" featuring Tina, Oscrol, and Luca, plus a "Nuipi-su Friends" lineup of can badges, acrylic stands, and character pics based on newly drawn artwork of five characters.
A 1/7 scale figure of Jinhsi from Wuthering Waves, released under the APEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of June 2027.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a limited-time collaboration event with the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance starting July 13, 2026, featuring playable versions of Shiina Kuze and Nanoha Takamachi, an original story episode supervised by original creator Masaki Tsuzuki, and a voice-cast autograph giveaway campaign.
Nessie Cafe, the collaboration cafe for the hit battle royale game Apex Legends, marks its fifth year by expanding to four cities nationwide — Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Sendai — across six locations, running from August 6 to September 30, 2026.
Areeam, the fashion brand produced by influencer Ainyan, is holding a pop-up store at Lumine Est Shinjuku from July 21 to 31, 2026, featuring original items and a new Disney Collection inspired by Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse.
MegaHouse's G.E.M. series adds palm-sized completed figures of Eren and Captain Levi from Attack on Titan, now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Each figure is priced at ¥8,800 (tax included), with release planned for late December 2026.
A pop-up store for "Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026," featuring new "swimsuits and wet hair" themed artwork of five characters, opens at Amiami Akihabara Radio Kaikan, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba from July 31, 2026.
The Nyanko Summer Festival, the first real-life event to bring together The Battle Cats, 『パズルで豊作！にゃんこ村』, and Nyanko Daishoten in one place, opens July 24, 2026, with festival games, character encounters, and a mall-wide stamp rally at three venues in Nagoya, Saitama, and Yokohama through late August.
A Nendoroid of Ako Amau, the executive officer of Gehenna Academy's Disciplinary Committee in the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of July 10, 2026, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
TV anime Bungo Stray Dogs and avatar communication app Pokecolo Twin are running a collaboration from July 13 to July 30, 2026, offering free character-themed avatar items, a limited-time gacha, a special photo event, and campaigns to win real-life goods such as acrylic stands and can badges.
The City of Yokohama, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Yokohama Minatomirai 21 are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a citywide collaboration from July 24 to August 2, 2026, featuring an original sticker giveaway, photo spots across town, and special collaboration fireworks.
Plus-size fashion brand CHUBBY’S CLUB and DOMDOM HAMBURGER release a collaboration collection of graphic T-shirts, an open-collar shirt, and shorts on July 17, 2026, blending playful designs with the burger chain's beloved characters.
New CLANNAD merchandise featuring official illustrations of the heroines and cute mini-character art in summer uniforms goes on sale, available through the eeo Store online from July 9 and at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store from August 22, 2026.
Bandai Namco Nui is expanding its sustainable ECO Nui plush line with new Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi designs, launching in August 2026 alongside a new, easy-to-carry ECO Nui Mascot lineup.
EVANGELION STORE SUMMER FES 2026 in AmiAmi runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from July 18 to August 2, 2026, offering exclusive Evangelion merchandise, a large character panel display, and a clear card gift for qualifying purchases.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is launching a Gamera-themed online lottery to mark the kaiju's 60th anniversary since its 1965 debut, its first-ever appearance in the service. The lottery runs from July 16 to August 13, 2026, with prizes including CCPJAPAN soft vinyl figures, acrylic dioramas, visual art panels, plastic lobby cards, and can badges.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish the third volume of the official Genshin Impact illustration collection on September 11, 2026, featuring more than 160 illustrations and a limited ebtenDX Pack bonus set.
AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for two new G.M.G. Collection poseable figures from Mobile Suit Gundam, Amuro Ray and Sayla Mass in their Earth Federation uniforms, both set for release in late December 2026.
Sanrio's Hanamaruobake becomes a mini bag-shaped keychain, rolling out in capsule toy corners nationwide from late July 2026 in five collectible designs.
New Hanayamata merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around "Japanese-style maids" is now on sale through eeo Store online, with in-store sales starting at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store on August 15.
Starting July 9, 2026, Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ adds the paid "Tropical Vacation" content pack with new costumes and puzzles, alongside a free update bringing additional puzzles to the base game.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated Hozuki's Coolheadedness character goods — including acrylic boards, visual cloth, and acrylic stands — is now available on Marukuji through August 9, 2026.
To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, Seven-Eleven is launching a new Ichiban Kuji lottery on July 10 featuring 47 prize types plus a Last One prize, alongside a double-chance campaign offering about five times the usual number of winning sets.
Starting July 17, 2026, Iruma City is handing out collectible trading-card certificates at local shopping streets, lighting up streetlamps in the anime's signature blue, and putting up 15-character flags, alongside a discounted Seibu Railway outing ticket available through September 23.
A new character brand called KAWAII FRIENDS has launched from KAWAII LAB. in Harajuku, featuring five characters that debuted July 7, 2026, with tie-in summer events across Shibuya and Harajuku including a balloon park, a night market, and a pop-up store.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has launched a summer update featuring the new Legend Fighter Aqua Splash Style Mai Shiranui, seasonal pickup summon events, a new swinging-action minigame, and several other limited-time events.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda in Osaka is holding a one-day-only MYAKU-MYAKU Greeting Event, featuring a special lunch plate, limited-edition merchandise, and a reserved photo session with MYAKU-MYAKU.
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COSPA is rolling out new Nanachi apparel from Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — a jinbei in two designs, a dry T-shirt, and a lightweight dry parka — with an early sale at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 ahead of general release in early October 2026.
A new Puella Magi Madoka Magica merchandise line turns all five magical girls into withCAT-style plush keychains, complete with a swappable eye mask and a removable weapon accessory in the Plus version.
New merchandise for the manga Magical Girl Pink Blue, featuring gal-themed original illustrations and mini character art, goes on sale online from July 3 and in-store at eeo Store's Ikebukuro main store from August 15, 2026.
A new diorama figure set from MegaHouse's Petitrama EX series recreates iconic scenes from the Godzilla film series, featuring Godzilla (1995), King Ghidorah (1991), and Godzilla (2016), and is available in limited distribution through AmiAmi and other retailers.
A new CARBOTIX POP figure series brings Bob, Stuart, and Kevin from the Minions franchise to life with a robot-inspired design, LED lighting, and the series' first movable eye gimmick, releasing in November 2026 from 4,950 yen each.
A new all-black plush lottery from Nagano Characters — the beloved cast created by Chiikawa illustrator Nagano — goes on sale July 17, 2026, with 11 prize types and no losing draws, from a 100 cm giant plush to mini mascot badges.
Idea Factory's female-oriented game brand Otomate released the Nintendo Switch romance adventure CRAZY CHA!N -Elpis no Kusari- on July 9, 2026, complete with a countdown campaign, six voiced love interests, and new opening and ending themes performed by girls' metal band HAGANE.
Starting July 10, 2026, Path to Nowhere is holding the Murphy's Misadventures event, introducing new Sinners Murphy and Norma along with limited-time rewards, costumes, and rate-up banners.
Munyugurumi Patio, a character goods shop operated by KThingS, has begun selling the new Pompompurin "Kirameki Gold Party" series from Sanrio Characters at the Marui Family Mizonokuchi Pompompurin POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio, running July 10 to 19, 2026. The four-item lineup includes plush mascots and acrylic stands, with a bonus shopper bag for purchases of ¥5,500 or more.
Starting in July 2026, "PostPet" prize plushies featuring the beloved bear character Momo will roll out at amusement facilities — game centers and online crane games — across Japan, courtesy of Eikoh Co., Ltd. Five plush designs will be available, from bag-sized charms to a large, huggable doll.
S-PiCK CAFE, the idol-and-character collaboration cafe run by SPINNS and Sweets Paradise, teams up with the Korean character ANKYUNG MANDOO. for a limited-time cafe opening at four locations across Japan from June 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited is releasing a new "Toy Story" collection inspired by Disney and Pixar's latest film Toy Story 5, featuring four bag and pouch items designed with colors and motifs themed around Woody and Buzz Lightyear, with pre-orders opening July 13 and nationwide sales starting July 21.
SAMANTHAVEGA is releasing its first collaboration collection with Sanrio's Sugarbunnies characters, featuring handbags, wallets, and bag charms available for advance order from July 10 and in stores nationwide from July 18, 2026.
A new capsule toy series turns five popular Sanrio Characters into acrylic pen lights that glow at the flip of a switch. The collection rolls out nationwide from late July 2026, priced at 500 yen per play.
IP Four Inc. is releasing "Sanrio Characters Cute! Softly Glowing Mascot Light," a six-piece capsule toy series featuring My Melody, Kuromi, and My Sweet Piano as gently glowing mascot lights, rolling out gradually from mid-July 2026 at capsule toy corners nationwide.
IP4 Co., Ltd. is releasing the "Sanrio Characters Spring-Top Mini Pouch Keychain" in capsule toy corners nationwide from late July 2026, with five easy-open designs featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi.
IP Four Co., Ltd. will release the "Sanrio Characters Swim Ring Keychain" series (¥400 per capsule, tax included; 7 varieties total), featuring squishy, realistic swim ring charms, available at capsule toy corners nationwide from late July 2026.
Munyugurumi Patio is opening pre-orders for a new Sanrio Characters "Heart Measure" plush line, featuring 10 character designs, through its official EC site from July 17, with in-store sales following from July 21, 2026.
From July 23 to 26, 2026, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu hosts "Shirokuma-kun COOL PARK 2026," a summer pop-up featuring a full-size resin skating rink, a demo skater exhibition, an ice sculpture show, a photo dome, and festival-style games with Hitachi Room Air Conditioner's mascot Shirokuma-kun.
Orders opened July 13, 2026 for a Shironeko Project: NEW WORLD'S collaboration with G-ant's buildable fandom toy Mitacle Block, turning Hero, Iris, Catra, Jin, and Saya into pixel-art block figures to mark the game's 12th anniversary.
Sirotan's directly run stores nationwide and its online shop welcome the "Sirotan Birthday Fair" from July 10, 2026, with a "Sirotan Puka Puka Marine Park" theme, limited-edition goods, a no-lose lottery, character greetings, and pop-up stores in Nagoya and Tokyo.
Skechers is releasing a collaboration collection with the beloved character Care Bears™ on July 10, 2026, reimagining the brand's iconic silhouettes — including Skechers Street™ UNO for women and light-up and UNO LITE models for kids — in Care Bears' signature colorful style.
Com2uS Holdings' idle-growth game Soul Strike is teaming up with the beloved mobile game MiniGame Paradise, bringing new LR/UR pet characters, a limited-time summon event, a reimagined minigame, and a new event dungeon.
Starting July 9, Starward revives its collaboration with Kotobukiya's anime Frame Arms Girl alongside Version 3.1, bringing a new summer event, swimsuit skins, and three new original Star Operators available through limited-time gacha.
EXNOA has opened pre-registration for Touken Ranbu Pazugiri, a new puzzle RPG featuring sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, with reward tiers that grow alongside the number of sign-ups. A repost campaign celebrating the release of the official PV also guarantees every winner one of several prizes, including Eraberu Pay and original smartphone wallpapers.
Casual fashion brand Ungrid is releasing an adult T-shirt and pouch featuring Toy Story characters, timed to the Japanese theatrical release of Toy Story 5, with both items available from July 9, 2026 through RUNWAY channel and ZOZOTOWN.
212 KITCHEN STORE is introducing an original Toy Story collection of roughly 70 kitchen and lifestyle items, arriving at stores nationwide on July 14, 2026, with early sales starting July 9 through the official online store.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for Myethos's Arknights Rhodes Kids Series Pramanix completed figure, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) with a release planned for May 2027.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe has welcomed its three millionth visitor, marking the milestone with a ceremony, a no-lose prize lottery for the first 300 guests, a new photo spot with mascot character Spi, and a renewal of its ELEMENTS zone.
Hobby Search has opened pre-orders for Blokees' Toy Story 5 CC01 Buzz Lightyear 75934, a highly articulated plastic model kit with deployable wings, a laser arm, and interchangeable face parts, set for release in August 2026.
ESCAPE.ID begins selling puzzle kits on July 10 for Chiikawa, We're Looking for You, a Tokyo Metro walking escape game tied to the July 24 release of Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, running through November 3, 2026.
Fujiya is teaming up with the globally loved Minions for its first-ever collaboration, rolling out banana-themed cookies, candy, chocolate, and cakes inspired by the characters' playful world from July through August 2026.
Amiami is now offering pre-orders for the Rukappu Miniature Collection Gintama 4-Piece Box from MegaHouse, featuring miniature figures of Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, Kagura, and Toshiro Hijikata, priced at 3,520 yen (tax included) with a release scheduled for late November 2026.
Kasho Sanzen, the Sendai confectioner behind Hagi no Tsuki, is releasing a limited-time Haikyu!! collaboration lineup featuring newly drawn artwork of Date Tech High School's Aone Takanobu and Futakuchi Kenji on the Date Emaki sweet, alongside returning items themed around Tsukishima Kei and Oikawa Tooru, on sale at JR Sendai Station from August 11 to August 25, 2026.
VIS is releasing a Hello Kitty collaboration collection with a playful sun-tanned design, including bags, a T-shirt, and charms, available from July 10, 2026 at VIS stores nationwide and the J'aDoRe JUN ONLINE store.
A limited-time Helluva Boss POP UP STORE brings back the fan-favorite Blind Plush alongside a wide lineup of new merchandise, running July 18 to 26 at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo and August 15 to 23 at Namba Marui in Osaka.
MegaHouse's popular MEGA CAT PROJECT series adds a Phantom Troupe lineup from Hunter × Hunter, with six pocket-sized mascot figures now available for pre-order at Amiami in an 8-piece box set priced at 7,200 yen (tax included), with a planned release in late January 2027.
From July 7 to August 23, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is holding a collaboration campaign celebrating Royal Scandal's 12th anniversary, featuring original illustrations, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and a singing campaign at participating locations across Japan.
A new lineup of Kyomutan plush mascots is coming to capsule toy corners nationwide from mid-July 2026, now in soft pastel colors with an extra-fluffy texture.
Marvel Rivals' Season 9, "The Mystery of Thebes," begins July 10, introducing new hero Jubilee as a Strategist, a major overhaul to the Team-Up system, a full rework of Black Widow, a new map, and a new game mode.
MILKFED. is releasing a new collection themed around Jessie from the Toy Story series, including T-shirts, a tote bag, a pouch, and a keychain, available from July 21 at MILKFED. Shinjuku to coincide with Lumine Est Shinjuku's Toy Story - Playful Journey Collection campaign.
Four new items from the "Milky x Sirotan" collaboration get an early release starting July 24 at the "Sirotan Funwari Store" pop-up in Tokyo Eki Ichibangai's Ichiban Plaza, alongside a companion Fujiya pop-up shop at Tokyo Gift Palette featuring Peko-chan x Sirotan sweets and goods.
HIPSHOP is releasing its first-ever collaboration with MINIONS on July 10, 2026, featuring a special underwear collection filled with the Minions' playful world, colorful character designs, and sizes for the whole family.
Azumaker Co., Ltd. has begun accepting orders for a new Monogatari Series Prism Visual Collection on the online shop "CharaON!", featuring 7 hologram PET designs sold in blind packs.
Graphic artist Koichi Yairi's character Mooney the Ghost is collaborating with soft vinyl figure brand Gokkodo on a limited run of 100 sofubi figures. Eighty go on lottery sale at ZOZOVILLA starting July 13, with 20 sold early at Nakano Broadway's ROBOTROBOT toy store on July 11–12.
Nijigen Cospa is releasing new Roxy M. Greyrat merchandise for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, including a notebook-style phone case, pass case, reel keychain, mini pouch, and can badge, with early sales at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 ahead of general release in mid-October.
Nagoya PARCO's West Building 8th floor will transform into a new entertainment floor on September 4, 2026, bringing together 10 character shops — five of them making their Tokai-region debut — including Godzilla Store Nagoya, Kamen Rider Store Nagoya, and ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store Nagoya, alongside a renewed PARCO HALL event space.
Pilot Corporation is celebrating Pocket Mellchan's 5th anniversary with the new "Tokimeki♡Change! Poke Mel Compact," a portable case that transforms from a hair-color-changing dresser into a cafe, launching July 18, 2026, alongside a renewed doll lineup and new Mellchan towels.
Riichi City, an online mahjong game from Formirai Co., Ltd., is holding an encore collaboration with Danganronpa from July 10 to August 9, bringing back four collaboration characters and adding collaboration-exclusive in-game items.
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A new update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH introduces the awakened [Pathfinder] Rudy, the new legendary hero [孤高の黄煙]エリス, and a lineup of Month of 7K events including gacha campaigns, login bonuses, and a comedy story event.
A new hologram acrylic shikishi featuring Reki and Langa from the original TV anime "SK8 the Infinity" is now available for pre-order on the online shop CharaON!.
Kinokuniya Web Store has added a fresh batch of signed copies of the picture book Sugarcocomuu: Soft and Easy Time after the first batch sold out instantly, while bookstores nationwide hold panel exhibitions and hand out limited bonus postcards.
GRANSTA MALL is releasing a second round of "Suica's Penguin" x "BRUNO" collaboration items on July 14, 2026, featuring a compact hot plate, a steam & bake toaster, and a multi stick blender, each limited to 100 units.
Tokyo Skytree's observation deck presents a refreshing summer experience with new photo spots, limited-time cafe menus, and special lighting inspired by Japanese summer motifs, running July 14 to September 9, 2026.
Taito has set a March 18, 2027 release date for "Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku 2nd Album Revival," a Nintendo Switch remake featuring renewed character graphics by original designer moo, plus a special edition bundling a bonus disc, art book, and more.
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for Myethos's Arknights Rhodes Kids Series Pramanix completed figure, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) with a planned release in May 2027.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for a new line of Attack on Titan: The Final Season merchandise, featuring mini characters from the popular "mochocho" series dressed as astronauts for a special space-themed lineup.
PARCO stores across Japan are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a summer campaign running July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring original artwork, novelty giveaways, a photo booth, and a collaboration cafe.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for four new Date A Live IV can badge items, including Kurumi Tokisaki-only trading scene photo can badges, a second volume of trading can badges featuring the full cast, a glitter can badge set, and 75mm aurora can badges.
LE PAN KOBE KITANO is offering a limited BABYMONSTER × KRUNK collaboration lineup from July 7 to 9, 2026 — including sablé cookies, gelato, and an original drink inspired by BABYMONSTER's new song "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" — to coincide with the group's concert in Kobe.
AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for 1/7 scale completed figures of Kaho Hinoshita, Sayaka Murano, and Rurino Osawa from Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club, each wearing their stage costume from the song "Hikari no Naka de Hanasaite," with release scheduled for March 2027.
From July 6 to July 12, 2026, LUX and Sanrio's Kuromi unveil a giant outdoor ad covered in about 110,000 decorative stones outside SHIBUYA109 Shibuya, complete with a behind-the-scenes time-lapse video and a purchase-and-win prize campaign.
An online lottery for "MAMIYA - A Shared Illusion of the World's End -" has launched on DRAW!DRAW!, featuring prizes such as an acrylic stand clock, A6 acrylic panels, hologram can badges, and illustration cards, priced at 770 yen per draw.
AMNIBUS, an online shop for original anime and manga merchandise, has started taking orders for 11 types of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch goods since June 22, 2026, including Aure Glass acrylic keychains, can badges, and petit-sserie sweets-themed items.
A new Monchhichi bubblehead doll blind box, "Shaky! Monchhichi Bubblehead Doll BOX Parade Sepia Gold," rolls out from July 2026 at variety goods stores nationwide, bringing the 50th anniversary "Let's! Parade" illustration to life in six wobbly-headed designs with an elegant gold and sepia color scheme.
A new junmai ginjo sake featuring an original illustration of Eris Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III is now available for pre-order through the Saketsunagi online shop, with orders shipping from August 6, 2026.
The My Hero Academia TV anime 10th anniversary exhibition "OUR HERO" opens in Tokyo on January 8, 2027, then Osaka on March 5, with new character key visuals, a life-size figure in production, and entry bonuses now revealed.
Pia Corporation will release "Patlabor Shiba Shigeo Pia," a magazine spotlighting maintenance chief Shigeo Shiba, on August 5, 2026, to celebrate Patlabor EZY, with buyers at TSUTAYA receiving an exclusive clear file featuring a new illustration by Akemi Takada.
A new online lottery featuring watercolor-style illustrations from TV anime Reborn! with an aviator theme launches July 9, 2026, with prizes including a carry case, travel pouch, and framed acrylic stands.
A limited-time pop-up shop inside Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station offers early sales of new tumblers, glasses cases, pouches, and stickers featuring Tiny Tales: Stop Motion Shorts characters Knyacki!, Robot Pulta, Jam the Housnail, and Capelito, starting July 10, 2026.
Amiami is now accepting pre-orders for 1/6 scale completed figures of Setsuna Ogiso and Kazusa Touma from White Album 2, based on the "Reunion" artwork by Takeshi Nakamura from MAGI ARTS. Each figure is priced at ¥24,200 (tax included), with release scheduled for April 2027.
AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for the first Wuthering Waves Nemunemu Series Chibi Figure Complete BOX from Hobby sakura, bundling sleepy, deformed figures of Phoebe, Zani, Carlotta, Roccia, Brant, and Cantarella, with each figure also available individually and a scheduled release of April 2027.
PONOS's official The Battle Cats store, Nyanko Daishoten, has released its first-ever plush slippers modeled after the characters "ネコブラックマ" and "ネコックマンケン," now available as new everyday items.
BRUNO celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary with a limited kitchen collection featuring a compact hot plate, an auto cook pot, and stainless mugs, arriving July 17, 2026, with advance orders starting July 3.
A pop-up shop featuring original chibi character merchandise with a summer festival theme from the TV anime Dandadan opens at AMNIBUS STORE -white- in Shibuya, running from July 24 to August 9, 2026.
KADOKAWA's KDcolle figure brand has reopened pre-orders for a renewed-packaging edition of its 1/7 scale Tohka Yatogami Astral Dress Ver. figure from Date A Live's Fantasia 30th Anniversary Project, with orders open through August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) and delivery planned for January 2027.
A new collection inspired by the colorful, candy-coated world of Wreck-It Ralph launches at Disney Store locations on July 10th, with early release at select stores and the Disney Official Online Store from July 7th, featuring plush keychains, bag charms, and fashion items themed around Ralph, Vanellope, and the film's other candy-world characters.
Intelligent Systems and Good Smile Company have opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Claude from the Fire Emblem series, priced at ¥31,680 (tax included) with a release scheduled for October 2027.
Furyu's new prize figure brand Muchute begins rolling out in July 2026, opening with a Hatsune Miku figure and followed by Racing Miku, Overlord, and My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute characters in August.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening a new Gashapon Department Store capsule toy specialty store with 270 vending machines at the Lalagarden Kasukabe shopping center in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on July 10, 2026 (Friday).
MOE BOOKS has released Critically-Endangered Species Hacchin-Pamos 2, the long-awaited second volume of the SNS-popular comic starring a round, white endangered creature, introducing new characters plus bonus manga and picture-book episodes.
KDcolle, KADOKAWA's figure brand, has opened pre-orders exclusively through Kadostore and Amiami for a 1/7 scale figure of Haruhi Suzumiya wearing Megumin's costume from KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, priced from ¥26,950 (tax included) with delivery planned for March 2027.
Three Henn na Hotel and Henn na Resort & Spa properties in Osaka have launched the "Black Myaku Myaku Collab Room" from July 3, featuring room décor and original goods themed around Black Myaku Myaku, the fourth collaboration room based on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan's official mascot MYAKU-MYAKU.
On August 7, 2026, United Cinemas Kishiwada in Osaka will be renamed Lawson-United Cinemas Kishiwada and will introduce a 4DX theater, bringing the chain's 4DX theater count to 23 nationwide. Ahead of feature screenings in the new 4DX theater, a specially produced short film capturing the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival with 4D motion, water, and wind effects will play, a first for a Japanese movie theater.
A new Birthday Party!-themed merchandise lineup for Luchia from Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch, including a BD Complete Set, hologram badges, and acrylic goods, is now available to order through the online store THE Chara, with orders open from July 3 to August 12, 2026.
From July 17 to August 16, 2026, Whity Umeda in Osaka hosts Monchhichi's first-ever collaboration decorations, turning three spots inside the mall into ocean, sunflower, and summer festival themed photo spots filled with the beloved character's charm.
From July 23, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is bringing back the giant snake Aoda in its Summoning Jutsu experience for a limited time, celebrating Sasuke Uchiha's birthday.
Toy maker Agatsuma is adding Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi to its "Claytive!" resin clay craft kit series, letting fans mold, paint, and display their own Sanrio figure. All three go on sale nationwide from Monday, July 27, 2026, priced at ¥1,980 each.
Pet Paradise is releasing a special dog collection inspired by Disney & Pixar's Toy Story series from July 3, featuring wear, walking goods, and toys themed around Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Alien, and Lotso, available at stores nationwide and online.
KINGkuji ONLINE opens sales for the Pow the Mouse SUMMER DAYS online lottery on July 3, 2026, featuring seven new illustrations of Daffy's character Pow the Mouse across five prize tiers, plus a bonus acrylic block for large purchases.
Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro P'PARCO began selling new "Pretty Series x Sanrio Characters" merchandise on July 3, 2026, featuring freshly drawn collaboration illustrations across 14 character pairs, with items also available through the Sanrio Anime Store Online shop.
Prime 1 Studio's Concept Masterline format brings Eve, the original character from illustrator rurudo's art book UNREAL, to life as a 1/5 scale statue. Pre-orders open July 3, with release planned for November 2027 to February 2028.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a new lineup of wallets, pouch charms, and zipper charms inspired by four popular Disney cat characters — Figaro, Marie, Lucifer, and the Cheshire Cat — with online pre-orders opening July 3, in-store pre-orders from July 4, and full release from July 10, 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited is releasing a 10-design lineup of bag charms and keyrings inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experience. Online sales begin July 3, with in-store sales following on July 4.
The VR horror attraction Senritsu Meikyu MEI returns to Hirakata Park in Osaka with a new "Paranormal Awakening" chapter from July 11, 2026, followed by a special crossover with horror icon Sadako running from July 18 to September 8, 2026.
KADOKAWA's KDcolle figure brand has opened pre-orders for a new non-scale figure of Shana from Shakugan no Shana, available exclusively through Kadokawa Store and AmiAmi, priced at ¥12,100 (tax included) with delivery planned for February 2027.
Clapper's Diner on the 5th floor of Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro is offering an original menu inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day from July 10 to August 27, 2026, ahead of the film's July 31 nationwide release.
THREEPPY releases all 35 items in a new Young Oyster design series inspired by Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," including lunch items, bags, and pouches, at stores nationwide starting early July 2026.
Hollywood Ranch Market and Ultraman have released three new T-shirts as the third installment of their collaboration, featuring monotone graphics inspired by the original series' opening sequence, flight scenes, and iconic poses, on sale from July 3 online and at select stores nationwide.
Sega Fave is launching the Sega Lucky Kuji Online TV Anime Wind Breaker -Neo Decora- lottery on July 3, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations across seven prize tiers including a visual towel, acrylic stand, and plush mascot, with tickets available through August 24, 2026.
A collaboration cafe themed "Frosty Coolness" based on the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise for the summer season.
The latest Ascendance of a Bookworm TO Junior Bunko volume and an original Lesser pin badge went on sale on July 1, 2026, with new comic volumes and character merchandise from publisher TO Books following on July 15.
Ahead of its July 10–12, 2026 run at Grand Green Osaka's Umekita Park, the international festival Bakushoku Onsai GG has revealed new additions including a Hello Kitty appearance, a PASONA NATUREVERSE after-Expo booth, a lucky draw featuring the German character Circular, and a heatstroke-prevention campaign from GREEN DA・KA・RA.
CharaP, an AI character chat service, is adding a new "Talk" chat mode on July 1, 2026, and marking the launch with a character contest offering ¥10 million in total prize and support money across a Creation Division and a Migration Division.
To celebrate the July 24 release of CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE — THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND, AEON Cinema is selling flavor sodas in an original movie-design cup at concession stands nationwide starting July 3.
COSPA is rolling out a Demon Slayer apparel lineup for summer, including a Demon Slayer Corps-motif jinbei and a four-design dry-material T-shirt series featuring Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka, and Shinobu Kocho, with early sales at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 ahead of wider release at the COSPA Official Shop and G-Store.com.
coly Inc. has begun revealing the characters of its mobile game Disney Sparklink Stars, starting with Neo Michel, voiced by Shoya Chiba, with more character introductions to follow on the official X account.
FamilyMart is marking Strawberry Prince's 10th anniversary with a FamiMa Online-exclusive lottery and original goods, a FamiPay daily mini-game, FamiMa Print bromides, and a special "Happy Horoscope" video series, all launching July 7, 2026.
Felissimo is releasing the first wave of "ULTRAMAN × Felissimo," an adult fashion and lifestyle collaboration marking the Ultraman series' 60th broadcast anniversary, with T-shirts, socks, bags, and home items inspired by heroes and kaiju from the Showa era through the New Generation, on sale from July 1 online and at Kobe Port Tower.
EYEUP Co., Ltd. is launching a new stuffed series based on the TV anime Gachiakuta, featuring original illustrations created exclusively for the collection, alongside can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and clear posters, with pre-orders open now ahead of a nationwide release in September 2026.
A collaborative cafe featuring the TV anime Hana-Kimi is opening at THE Chara CAFE Tokyu Plaza Shibuya in Tokyo from July 3 to 19, 2026, and at THE Chara CAFE HEP Navio in Osaka from July 25 to August 12, 2026, with exclusive merchandise on offer.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Godzilla vs. Hedorah, U-TREASURE is releasing an 18K yellow gold mini figure of the pollution monster Hedorah, crafted at approximately 1 cm and limited to 100 pieces worldwide, with pre-orders open from July 2 to August 3, 2026.
PG Design is expanding its sunburnt-design Hello Kitty silicone goods lineup with a new coin purse keyring in June 2026 and a pass case in mid-July 2026.
L&L Victor Entertainment and PANDORA launch IDOL:UnderCode, a new transmedia idol project linking anime, VTuber, and games, as five characters begin TikTok LIVE streaming today and invite fans to help shape their story.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for new "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court" merchandise, including acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and can badges, with orders accepted from July 2 through July 23, 2026.
SNK will release a major balance update for the fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) on July 2, 2026, adjusting all 61 playable characters, from series mainstays like Kyo Kusanagi to later DLC additions such as Rock Howard and Terry Bogard. The KOF XV Ultimate Edition, which includes every character, is also available now.
The "Memories Off 25th Anniversary Completion Celebration Online Lottery - Happy Easter Party" launches July 10, 2026, offering newly drawn bunny-costume illustrations of the romance adventure game's heroines across acrylic stands, a tapestry, can badges, and clear cards, with a bonus acrylic stand for 15-draw set purchases.
Monster Strike welcomes new character Aruka, voiced by Azumi Waki, to the Extreme Beast God Festival gacha on July 4, 2026, alongside a Japan national soccer team collaboration and a quote-post campaign.
Kracie's long-running DIY candy Nerunerunerune turns 40 this year, and Queen's Square Yokohama is hosting a colorful "Witch's House" pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, with hands-on candy-making, photo spots, and a meet-and-greet with the character Nerune.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is adding two summer-only shaved ice desserts to its ongoing Attack on Titan collaboration, both themed on the series' "hardening" ability and inspired by Eren and Annie. They go on sale at a kitchen car from July 13, 2026.
PIYOKOMAME character goods take over Kujibikido's newest online lottery, the "PIYOKOMAME Korokoro Mochimochi Kitchen Kuji," launching July 9, 2026, with kitchen and dining prizes designed around food-themed illustrations of the character.
New Poppy Playtime capsule toys are rolling out to gashacoco locations and capsule toy corners nationwide — a third "Face Plush Keychain" series from early July 2026, followed by a "3D Marker Mascot" series from early August 2026, each featuring six characters from the hit horror game.
Kodansha released a long-awaited spin-off novel in the bestselling Rudolf and Ippai Attena series on July 1, 2026, marking both the series' 40th anniversary and 40 years since author Hiroshi Saito's debut, alongside a present campaign offering signed books and gift cards.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Summer BIG Present Campaign, giving players the chance to win Snoopy merchandise that's both practical and perfect for summer.
Solo Leveling:ARISE has rolled out a major update introducing new SSR hunter Agnes Rivera and her exclusive weapon La Familia, alongside new EXPERT story chapters, a raised Shadow Army level cap, new skill runes, and a run of summer in-game events.
The free-to-play TPS loot shooter The First Descendant marked its 2nd anniversary with the livestreamed Descendant Fest 2026, unveiling a Season 4 story trailer, a detailed roadmap through the rest of 2026, new Descendant Raven, and a lineup of in-game and real-world anniversary campaigns.
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE Hair Treatment Oil series returns in a refined brown bottle, featuring five sword warriors — including Himetsuru Ichimonji, joining the lineup for the first time. Pre-orders opened July 1, 2026 at Premium Bandai.
New Miffy-themed design T-shirts have arrived at AS KNOW AS plus, available through ZOZOTOWN, Rakuten Fashion, and AS KNOW AS plus stores from June 2026.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls has opened the final stage of its 6th Popularity Character Election on July 1, 2026, where the top 16 sub-generals compete from scratch, alongside a new "Grand Election – Heart-Fluttering Photo Studio" campaign site offering a lottery for prizes including a HUAWEI MatePad 11.
Cybird's hit otome game Ikémen Prince: Beauty and Her Beast celebrates its 6th anniversary on July 1, 2026, with a new theme song PV, an announced collaboration with Animate Gratte, and pre-orders for a limited-edition mirror mini case goods set.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen has launched a Tanabata-themed interior decoration event, "To Orihime, Ten Steps Away," alongside a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 staff member Heuchera (Orihime) with an increased appearance rate, both running through July 15.
The original tan cat girl character Mau from figure brand Bfull FOTS JAPAN is now available as a 1/6 scale unpainted 3D-printed garage kit. Pre-orders opened on June 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM on the Bfull online shop.
A COBIHAMU CHAN collaboration cafe is coming to net cafe & karaoke DiCE's Ikebukuro and Osaka Dotonbori locations from July 9 to 26, 2026, with an exclusive collab menu, original goods, and DiCE-exclusive 9th anniversary birthday items.
A night-themed summer collaboration event featuring Miffy runs across the Kobe Waterfront from July 30 to September 30, 2026, with collaboration tickets at Kobe Port Tower available via a dedicated reservation site opening July 2 at 6:00 PM.
A new collaboration between unify and Sanrio Characters brings sophisticated Kuromi embroidery bags in three sizes, combining beautiful 3D embroidery with practical lightweight nylon construction in two chic color options.
A collaboration event with the Ultraman Series is launching in LINE Idle Rangers AFK RPG on June 30, 2026, featuring Ultraman, Ultraman Tiga, and Ultraman Zero as limited-time characters alongside special in-game events running through July 31.
Shobido Co., Ltd. is launching a lineup of Sebon Star-branded accessories — makeup brushes, smartphone grips, and slide mirror charms — starting June 30, 2026, at variety stores, discount stores, drug stores, and online.
A lineup of "adult-cute" apparel accessories featuring characters from the 3DCG anime "Secret Catch! Teenieping" — including pouches, a PVC card case, and acrylic charms — went on sale at Matsumura Shoten's online store on June 30, 2026.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching the "SKZOO × GiGO Campaign SUMMER" at GiGO group arcades across Japan, featuring exclusive crane game prizes, a must-buy campaign, collaboration taiyaki, and SKZOO photo spots, running from August 18 to September 30, 2026.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
A Bandai Namco character goods corner called Bandai Namco Cross Spot is set to open inside Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore in Hokkaido on July 4, 2026 — the first appearance of the concept at a bookstore in Hokkaido.
Following Pompompurin's first-place finish in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, the Desktop Mate POMPOMPURIN DLC goes on sale for 20% off from June 29 to July 13, 2026.
The 1/7 scale figure of Eve in Bunny-Ear Lingerie Ver., designed by popular illustrator rurudo, is available again — the ¥26,400 painted-complete figure ships in November 2026 and comes with an upper-body replacement part.
The second wave of information for Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026, set to take place in Niigata from September 21 to 23, 2026, has been announced, including the main visual designed by illustrator リン☆ユウ, several upcoming events, and the original theme song "Bloom Out feat. Hatsune Miku."
A Hello Kitty collaboration bag series from unify and Sanrio Characters features three-dimensional embroidery in light gray and navy, offered in three sizes for everyday use.
The debut art collection from illustrator Kiriko Arai — featuring her beloved original characters Wolf-kun and NISE OBAKE — is set for release on August 20, 2026. Published by PARCO Publishing, the 144-page volume compiles illustrations from 2017 onward alongside an all-new origin story for Wolf-kun.
New additions to Moomin Arabia's Mystical Forest glassware collection — including a candle holder, bowl, kitchen towel, pot holder, and mitt — go on sale starting July 29, 2026, bringing the enchanted world of Finn Family Moomintroll to summer tables.
NARUTO×BORUTO | Shinobi Village at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating character birthdays every month in 2026 with exclusive original stickers. Visit in July to collect birthday stickers for Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Neji, Inuzuka Kiba, Uzumaki Kushina, and Mitsuki.
Good Smile Company has announced a Nendoroid figure of Hakos Baelz from hololive English -Promise-. Priced at 8,900 yen (tax included) and scheduled for release in January 2027, the figure is available exclusively through select distributors including AmiAmi.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, this Nendoroid More vignette features newly drawn artwork of the protagonists from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 — now available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a planned November 2026 release.
A 1/7 scale figure of Black Shiro from No Game No Life volume 11 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring a dark-themed sailor uniform design with iridescent clear-part wings, scheduled for release in June 2027.
A charming lineup of tableware and accessories featuring the Suica Penguin in a town Chinese restaurant theme goes on sale at TRAINIART stores from July 3, 2026, with regional designs for Tochigi and an exclusive Kanagawa set available online.
Six beloved SANRIO CHARACTERS — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — are now available as a bundle DLC set for Desktop Mate, the popular desktop mascot platform.
The 6th figure in the Chibi Neco series from Honkai: Star Rail features Blade, crafted by RIBOSE and available exclusively through select distributors including AmiAmi, priced at 11,000 yen with a planned May 2027 release.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi, is hosting the summer night festival "Monpa no Yomatsuri" on select dates from August to September 2026. With extended hours until 8 PM, the event offers fireworks, illuminated attractions, Sumikkogurashi character appearances, taiko performances, and more.
Following a well-received limited pastel-color debut at AnimeJapan, the mofusand × Ultraman collaboration returns in classic colors with three Kiramekko accessory plush designs — Ultraman, Alien Baltan, and Pigmon — going on sale July 10, 2026.
Pre-orders are open at Amiami for the Capcom Figure Builder Monster Hunter Standard Model Plus Palico Collection Vol.1, a 4-piece box set featuring Palicos in four equipment designs from Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for release in late January 2027.
A pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from manga artist Nonono Yamada's works opens at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from July 31 to August 16, 2026, with new yukata-themed illustrations from 夜明けがいちばん暗い.
A new addition to the Rhodes Kids Series from the popular mobile game Arknights, featuring Pramanix, is now available for pre-order at the Myethos Japan online store, priced at 7,480 yen with a planned release in May 2027.
A teaser PV for the new Disney smartphone game Disney Sparklink Stars, developed by coly Inc. under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan, was released on June 24, 2026. Pre-registration is now open via the official X account.
A new addition to the Honkai: Star Rail Diorama Series, the Kafka Patience Is All You Need Ver. complete figure by Myethos, is now available for pre-order at Amiami.
A new event featuring the MAD TRIGGER CREW is now live in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from June 26 to July 8, 2026, with the event-exclusive SSR card 毒島メイソン理鶯 up for grabs.
Ten character-themed eau de parfum inspired by the TV anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress are now available, each crafted to evoke the personality and story of a beloved character as the series marks its 10th year since its original TV broadcast.
An online lottery for TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2 launches June 26, 2026, on the Kuji Pla platform, offering star-themed newly drawn illustration goods including rotating aurora acrylic stands, PU leather trays, hand towels, foil-stamped clear cards, and can badges.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing a five-piece collaboration collection with Sanrio's My Sweet Piano on July 4, 2026, featuring embroidered tote bags, a round pouch, and charms all showcasing the adorable character dressed in her signature strawberry hood.
Merchandise from the Operation True Love POP UP SHOP, previously held at Diversity Tokyo Plaza 5F THEキャラSHOP, is now available for order through the THEキャラ online store until July 8, 2026.
BLANC, a character from illustrator rurudo's doujinshi LOVEIT, is now available as a 1/6 scale completed figure from Pink Charm, sold exclusively at AmiAmi and select distributors. The figure features a fully swappable body to recreate the reverse bunny look, with a November 2026 release.
A Sonic the Hedgehog × ROUND1 collaboration campaign is set to run at ROUND1 locations across Japan from July 10 to October 12, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, a collab room, and more.
Antlar and Red King from the historic 1966 Ultraman Teodori soft vinyl hand puppet series are getting a full reproduction release, faithfully recreating the original size, sculpt, and feel in Tokyo-made PVC. Pre-orders open through July 31, 2026.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated WIND BREAKER Animal China themed character goods — including card cases, acrylic stands, and can badges — is now available on Marukuji through July 26, 2026.
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions has launched a lineup of original merchandise based on the popular manga Akuma no Akachan Akkun, featuring the fan-favorite demon baby character in an acrylic block stand, T-shirt, and can badges.
Universal Studios Japan is hosting special "Back to Hogwarts" anniversary events at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from September 1 to 30, 2026, including a one-night-only after-park-close special event, the return of the Hogwarts Castle Walk, and limited-edition digital badges.
A new 1/6 scale painted figure of Shuan from the original figure series in a racing swimsuit is now available for pre-order at the Bfull Online Shop, with pre-orders open through September 8, 2026, and a scheduled release in late January 2027.
The Cardcaptor Sakura TaKaRaBaKo pop-up shop is coming to Lucua Ile in Osaka from July 3 and to Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya from July 15 to August 18, 2026, featuring new merchandise including a gift box-style trinket holder, face towels, glass cups, and konpeito candy tins.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has announced the second wave of Code Geass: Akito the Exiled merchandise in the popular #mochocho mini-character series, featuring characters dressed in monster costumes. Pre-orders open June 24, 2026.
Bushiroad Creative's capsule toy brand Bushicap! has launched a new series of fluffy Debineko-sama plush keychains, featuring five colorful variants designed by illustrator katatumori. Available from June 24, 2026, at capsule toy corners across Japan for 500 yen per try.
Desktop Mate, the desktop mascot platform by Infinite Loop, has surpassed 2 million total downloads. Celebrating the milestone, the Mac version (open beta) is now available on Steam, 22 DLC characters are on sale at 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale 2026, and the free starter character あいえるたん has received a long-awaited voice update.
Virtual men's idol group FouRTe Project is releasing a new lineup of character goods through Movic, along with an online fair at Animate and Movic shops where customers receive a bonus bromide for every 1,100 yen spent on pre-orders from June 24 to July 12, 2026.
Ken Elephant, an art goods manufacturer, has unveiled 9 new capsule toy products scheduled for release in October 2026, including figure collections, character pouches, eco bags, and CASIO keyboard miniatures.
The latest addition to art director Fujisaki Takuma's popular Mogol Mutant series arrives as a big-size carabiner hanging charm. Pre-orders are now open ahead of the October 2026 release.
Moomin Valley Park in Hanno, Saitama is hosting the summer event "Water Play in Moomin Valley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, with exclusive cool menus, new goods, and a cool towel giveaway for kids.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, a limited-time collaboration campaign with Okinawa-born lava-grilled steak chain Yappari Steak is underway at five full-collab locations nationwide through June 30, 2026, featuring 16 original menu items and exclusive merchandise.
The second installment of plush artist Munyu's popular flocky collection features beloved characters like にゃおレモン and キャロぽろわん in fresh new colorways, complete with exclusive trading cards and glitter stickers. Pre-orders are now open ahead of the October 2026 release.
Butter's Tsumi-chan, the irresistibly melty character from "Nagomiya no Sekai," is now available as figure keychains in capsule toy machines across Japan — 5 varieties including Butter Cake, Potato Butter, Pancake, and Anko Butter Toast.
gelato pique cafe is teaming up with Peanuts for a second collaboration running from July 2 to August 6, 2026, offering cooling summer sweets including crepes, smoothies, and gelato topped with marshmallow versions of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Sally.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering a special summer stay plan that includes admission tickets to the "Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition" at Hiroshima Museum of Art, available from July 11 to September 7, 2026.
The underground shopping street Namba Walk in Osaka Minami is hosting a collaboration event with San-X Universe characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, running from June 24 to September 24, 2026.
The first-ever San-X Universe sticker book, featuring 329 stickers across beloved and classic San-X characters, goes on sale on June 30, 2026, priced at ¥1,650 (tax included).
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
SEGA has released a Japanese-language arrangement of the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary song, featuring virtual singer Hatsune Miku on vocals and sound producer Yunosuke on arrangement. The song is also available for download and streaming on all major platforms.
Starting July 2, 2026, JR-Cross Retail Company is launching a special collaboration collection between Suica's Penguin and OJAGA DESIGN, a handmade leather brand known for hand-stitching layered leather pieces into three-dimensional works of art.
An official POP UP STORE for the dark comedy animation The Amazing Digital Circus is coming to Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026, to commemorate the release of the final episode.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line adds Livio the Double Fang from TRIGUN STAMPEDE as a 1/8 scale completed figure. Pre-orders are open now at Amiami, with release scheduled for December 2026.
Merchandise from the SENGOKU A LIVE × THE Chara Cafe Stand at Tokyo Dome City is now available for post-event online orders via the THE Chara online store, with the order window open through July 8, 2026.
Bushiroad Creative has launched a new line of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime plushies from its Yumenui series via capsule toy vending machines across Japan, featuring five characters at 500 yen each.
A limited-time Yakuzen Kusuri pickup gacha has launched and the Kusuri Kyun! Kyun! Challenge event is set to begin June 24 in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
A new character PV for the upcoming title Astrae Oratio was released on June 23, 2026, featuring major characters' personalities and relationships alongside gameplay footage including battle scenes, daily life in school swimsuits, and scenario cinematics.
A Nendoroid Basic of 聖園ミカ (Mika Misono) in her swimsuit look, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party from the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of June 23, 2026, with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Chrono Restaurant, a restaurant management simulation game set in another world, officially launched on June 23, 2026, with a release campaign on the official X account and a character pickup gacha running through July 7.
A new 1/7 scale complete figure of Lilja Katsuragi from 学園アイドルマスター, inspired by the "Hakusen" costume, is now available for pre-order at Amiami, produced by Kotobukiya and planned for release in December 2026.
The HAPIDANBUI Collection Trading Munyugurumi Mascot from Sanrio Characters goes on pre-order at the Munyugurumi Patio official online store starting June 26, 2026, with in-store sales at select locations nationwide beginning June 30.
Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park in Oita opens NAKAYOKU LAB on July 3, 2026, featuring the new "Sky Pal Collection" AR attraction using Honda's UNI-ONE mobility robot, an AI voice guide tour, and inclusive rest spaces.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya's summer event features character-themed food and drinks from Toy Story 5 as well as an outdoor taco and sandwich diner at Hibiya Step Square.
A chibi deformed figure of Elysia in her "Little Flame-Chaser Ver." from Honkai Impact 3rd is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, manufactured by Myethos, with a planned release in January 2027.
Mary Quant Cosmetics is releasing the "Moomin × Mary Quant Design Collection" — a limited-edition range of skincare products and accessories featuring beloved Moomin characters — launching July 7, 2026.
To celebrate the release of the film Minions & Monsters, Sankyumart is releasing a collection of 12 limited Minions collaboration items, all priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429), available in stores from mid-July 2026, with online pre-orders opening June 24.
Nitori DecoHome has added a new "DecoNeko" long mat to its popular character series. Shaped to resemble a cat lying down, the approximately 120cm mat is available at select DecoHome stores and Nitori Net for ¥1,990.
The first-ever solo exhibition celebrating the 5th anniversary of Odekake Kozame opens at Matsuya Ginza 8F from July 22 to August 11, 2026, featuring original illustrations, exclusive voice recordings, a collaboration cafe, and limited merchandise.
The children's magazine Otomodachi releases its August–September–October 2026 triple issue on June 26, 2026, complete with a miniature Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop playset featuring six popular flavors including two brand-new additions.
To celebrate Piyorin's 15th anniversary, a special memorial book packed with history, collaboration highlights, and bonus merchandise goes on sale July 27, 2026.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated merchandise from the anime Romeo and the Black Brothers, part of The Classic Family Theater Series, goes on sale June 30, 2026 on Kujibikido, with prizes ranging from a Hikari Kirie Mirror to acrylic plates, acrylic stand figures, wood keychains, and square can badges.
Shobido Co., Ltd. is set to release the Sanrio Characters Glitter Series starting late June 2026. The lineup features sparkling glitter-accented hair clips, bun clips, and charms in 7 to 8 designs each, featuring beloved Sanrio Characters.
The character goods shop Munyugurumi Patio is releasing a new "Retro Cake Series" of Sanrio Characters goods starting June 25, 2026, available both in-store and via the official online shop.
シンクイノベーション株式会社 has launched pre-orders for TV anime The Ramparts of Ice merchandise, featuring can badges, hair clips, pouches, and more in a cute mini-character design.
Movic's new card sleeve brand Artevelo announces its 9th collaboration, partnering with popular illustrator 棉きのし to release four uniquely designed sleeves on September 11, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Serika from Blue Archive, sculpted in a swimsuit pose, is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Produced by GOLDENHEAD+, the figure is scheduled for release in December 2026 and is priced at ¥19,965 (tax included).
The 5th figure in the Chibi Neco series from Honkai: Star Rail features Hotaru, crafted by RIBOSE and available through select distributors including AmiAmi, priced at 11,000 yen with a planned February 2027 release.
Palm-sized cases shaped like real macarons featuring Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Kuromi, My Melody, and Tuxedosam are rolling out from late June 2026 at capsule toy vending machines across Japan.
To celebrate the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary, a limited-time theme cafe "Ultraman Pasta Restaurant Ulspa" (ウルトラマン パスタ食堂 ウルスパ) is opening at BOX cafe&space in Ikebukuro from July 9 to August 31, 2026.
A new limited-time event "Ezphit, the Lost Ancient City" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on June 18, 2026, along with new characters 魔妃クレオクス and 魔子クレオクフ, a new gacha, and a damage challenge event.
S-Trust is releasing a new amusement prize featuring Akaza's sound and light flash stage with deco sticker, rolling out at game centers and online crane game services nationwide from late July 2026.
A limited-time gacha featuring the new EX character Space Defender Stitch EX is now live in Disney Pixel RPG for iOS and Android, running from June 17, 2026, through July 1. The accompanying Battle Challenge Mini Vol.13 event also begins the same day.
Felissimo has released a special catalog dedicated entirely to Miffy, with 19 new products — including world-exclusive items — going on sale from June 18, 2026, on their website.
A second collection of fluffy roomwear and accessories inspired by Haikyu!! characters' favorite foods will open for pre-order at the Palude online store from June 22, 2026, with delivery expected from early November 2026.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
COSPA has announced exclusive limited-edition merchandise for Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026," including a full graphic dry hoodie, an acrylic art stand with sticker set, and a つままれ rubber figure with sticker set, available at COSPA booths at the Hamamatsu, Osaka, and Tokyo venues.
The grand prize illustration from the first Hatsune Miku x Good Smile Company Illustration Contest has been turned into a 1/7 scale finished figure. Pre-orders are now open at amiami, with release scheduled for July 2027.
A limited-time collaboration between Hoshi Tabeyo rice crackers and Star Village ACHI launches in Achi Village, Nagano from July 3 to September 30, 2026, featuring a pop-up shop, original merchandise, cafe menus, and hotel amenity tie-ins.
Celebrate 15 years of Hyperdimension Neptunia with a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026, featuring themed drinks and exclusive merchandise at G-Store Akiba.
Ensky is releasing a new lineup of goods featuring Sanrio's JOCHUM character, starting with a pre-sale at select Loft stores on June 26, 2026, followed by a nationwide rollout on July 10, 2026.
Taiwanese heritage confectionery brand KAISHII and popular character Mochimeow collaborate on a limited-edition lychee cake, available exclusively at the Seibu Shibuya summer event from July 1 to August 3, 2026.
Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a nationwide collaboration event with the smartphone game Stand My Heroes to celebrate its 10th anniversary, running from June 18 to July 26, 2026, with limited goods, collab drinks, and an exclusive collab room at the Ikebukuro Sunshine Street location.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring Tezuka Osamu character goods and vinyl figures from Kenelephant opens at Ueno Marui's 5F Calendarium from August 28 to September 6, 2026.
Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium is hosting a photo session with the Little Shark's Day Out character on July 11, 2026, as part of the ongoing collaboration event running through July 13.
Lovetoxic (ラブトキシック) by Narumiya International is releasing a Stitch and Angel-themed collection starting June 26, 2026 — "Stitch Day" — featuring T-shirts, camisoles, arm covers, and hand towels in blue and pink colorways.
LuLuLun Pure Everys face masks featuring an exclusive ヤングオイスター package design from Alice in Wonderland are coming to Disney Store locations starting June 23, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's high-end Real Elite Master Line brings Skeletor from the Masters of the Universe film to life as a 1/3 scale statue. Pre-orders are open, with release planned from November 2027 through February 2028.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is hosting a collaboration campaign with the popular manga "Nichijou - My Ordinary Life" at GiGO group stores nationwide from July 4 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive prizes, collaboration taiyaki, novelty drinks, and a repost campaign.
A special collaboration between the cookie sandwich brand (NO) RAISIN SANDWICH and Suica's Penguin is now available at GranSta Tokyo, featuring limited-edition tins and original merchandise.
The immersive character experience event "Obungu Hiroba ~More Time with Obungu~" is set to relaunch with new workshops and venue-exclusive merchandise at Aeon Mall Niihama in Ehime Prefecture from July 10, 2026.
Six beloved sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE are now available as premium deformed figures in the PalVerse+ series. PalVerse+ Touken Ranbu ONLINE vol.1 went on sale June 19, 2026, featuring a complete-set BOX and a sticker with every pack.
Eye Up is launching a new line of collectible Mitsome Nuicoron plush toys featuring the Pixar Alien Remix design. Available in 5 character variations, they combine adorable round forms with eye-tracking technology. Priced at ¥3,080 each, nationwide release is scheduled for late July 2026.
The Puyo Puyo!! Quest Cafe 2026 is now open at Clove Lounge Akihabara through July 5, 2026, featuring themed food, drinks, original merchandise, and exclusive novelty gifts for visitors.
ROPE' PICNIC is releasing a special summer collaboration collection with Sanrio characters featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody. The first wave, themed "SUNNY SUMMER," includes 12 items such as apparel, bags, and accessories, with online pre-orders starting June 19 and in-store sales beginning June 25, 2026.
Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and more beloved Sanrio Characters come together in a fun educational activity book for children, releasing on July 16, 2026, complete with a special clear ice cream-designed sticker diary supplement.
The second edition of the miniature kids' sandal capsule toy featuring Sanrio Characters designs launches in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late June 2026, offering five new varieties in pastel colors.
Sumikkogurashi has been named the official support character for the special exhibition "Nanto Butsuga," a joint project with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, held at the Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026. Collaboration merchandise featuring the characters alongside Buddhist masterpieces will be sold at the venue.
The beloved Tabekko Dobutsu character experience event returns for its 5th installment, opening July 10, 2026 at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama, featuring a massive circular LED display, interactive zones, and limited-edition goods.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park transforms into an indoor summer retreat from July 9 to August 31, 2026, featuring about 550 sunflowers, wind chimes, seasonal drinks, and hands-on workshops.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is releasing TWICE LOVELYS dot-design crane game prizes exclusively at GiGO group arcades nationwide and the GiGO ONLINE CRANE service, with the first wave launching on June 27, 2026.
Team Entertainment is releasing a new line of WIND BREAKER original goods featuring newly drawn chibi character illustrations with a "でびデコパーカー" hoodie theme, available from late August 2026.
Laforet Harajuku is hosting a series of summer pop-up shops this July, including the "Yukata IN LAFORET" event featuring kimono brands Furifu and MIKI SAKURA, a Pingu x Hapidanbui collaboration store, and a new installation by artist yooolk.
Tokyo Skytree is hosting a second collaboration event with the popular character Chiikawa from July 10 to October 31, 2026, featuring decorations, photo spots, limited cafe menus, exclusive merchandise, and special lighting to celebrate the upcoming Chiikawa film.
Merchandise from the Evil Prince and the Puppet × THE Chara CAFE collaboration event, held at THE Chara CAFE Grand Scape Ikebukuro, is now available for post-event online orders through the THE Chara online store.
JR Kyushu launches the KUMADVENTURE (Kumamon Adventure) Train on July 4, coinciding with the Kumamoto Destination Campaign, featuring a special one-day joint appearance of two Kumamon-wrapped trains at Yatsushiro Station.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em poker game Poker Chase is holding a limited-time collaboration event with Magical Girl Witch Trials from June 24 to July 15, 2026, featuring five playable collaboration characters and a range of in-game campaigns.
Merchandise from the AHS Characters POP UP SHOP held at Ikebukuro P'PARCO 3F is now available for online order through the THEキャラ mail-order site until June 30, 2026.
JR Kyushu Shoji is releasing five types of original goods commemorating the 15th anniversary of the ASO BOY! limited express train service, featuring the popular character Kuro-chan, available from June 19, 2026 on the JR Kyushu official online store JQ MALL.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
The Chiikawa x Tokyo Banana collaboration arrives at PLUSTA Gift Nagoya Chuo from June 24 to July 7, 2026, featuring a new cookie sandwich in banana milk flavor, a limited tote bag set, and the beloved Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake.
A set of 8 acrylic keychains featuring famous scenes from the film 超かぐや姫！ is set for release in early July 2026, featuring a multi-layer structure for added depth and dimension.
DMM GAMES has kicked off an SP collaboration between the life-support game Fleur Days and Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, opening an in-game exchange shop for limited real-world goods and running a repost campaign that rewards players with 10 gacha tickets each.
New Hyperdimension Neptunia goods featuring an original illustration of the characters enjoying sweets are coming from Nijigen Cospa, with a limited early sale at a collaboration cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is releasing a new THE IDOLM@STER SideM lottery featuring the Cybernetics Wars 2 series with newly illustrated artwork, available from June 23 to July 21, 2026.
This summer, 15 OPA, VIVRE, and FORUS shopping centers across Japan host a collaboration with the popular characters Opanchu Usagi and Npochamu, featuring a major sale event and a digital stamp rally with AR photo experiences and exclusive sticker giveaways running through August 30, 2026.
New original character goods featuring newly drawn illustrations from Idol Time Pripara are now available on the online lottery service Marukuji, running from June 19 to July 12, 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a Star Wars collection of wallets, tote bags, and charms inspired by iconic characters and spacecraft. Online pre-orders open June 19, 2026, with in-store sales beginning June 26.
Shobido's exclusive original design collaboration with Sanrio brings a pop, colorful, and slightly dark lineup of cute goods — including plush mascots, pass cases, and die-cut hand creams — featuring My Melody, Kuromi, and Sugar Bunnies.
A new collaboration between the beloved Snoopy character and the retro classic サイコロ®キャラメル candy brings a lineup of nostalgic yet fresh everyday goods, going on sale July 15, 2026.
A limited-time Sun Hoseki Fair featuring accessories, stationery, character goods, and the popular original character Hoppe-chan runs from June 20 to June 28, 2026, at Aeon Mall Chiba Newtown.
VolFes 2026, the annual gathering of popular characters from Voltage Inc.'s romance drama series, is being held at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from June 13 to June 23, 2026, with an Osaka edition following in July.
A new collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has kicked off, bringing Rimuru, Benimaru, Shion, and Shizu into the world of White Cat.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of -SKS-ZIGZAG's full-scale activities, the first-ever -SKS-ZIGZAG x Sanrio Characters Cafe will run at venues in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka (KITTE OSAKA 2nd Location, 6F) from July 2 to October 4, 2026.
A collaboration between Sengoku Koihime Online and Sengoku Hime 3 Tenka o Kirisaku Hikari to Kage is now running in DMM GAMES' browser/smartphone RPG Sengoku Koihime Online Ouen Shinshi, featuring a limited-time event, pickup gacha, and celebration campaigns through June 26, 2026.
The Bears' School and Hello Kitty are teaming up for their first-ever character collaboration, with exclusive merchandise going on sale at a limited pop-up shop at Tokyo Station from June 26 to July 9, 2026.
New anime crossover merchandise featuring Melody Wave and Tachibana Suzume is coming from COSPA's Nijigen COSPA brand, with advance sales at a collab café in Akihabara running from June 26 to July 12, 2026, and a general release scheduled for early September 2026.
Capsule toy brand Qualia is launching the "Dash Haniwa Pullback Mascot Figure" at vending machines across Japan starting June 15, 2026. Pull it back, let it go, and watch an ancient haniwa figure race forward with its arms swinging wildly.
New ufotable-drawn mini-character illustrations for the Demon Slayer – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza's Return Blu-ray & DVD release fair have been unveiled, featuring Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Giyu, Shinobu, Kanao, Hakuji, and Koyuki. Nationwide group photo events with mini slayer corps figures have also been announced across 7 cities.
A collaboration between the popular character I Am a Cat and Village Vanguard brings a lineup of limited goods available for pre-order exclusively at the Village Vanguard Online Store from June 12 to June 28, 2026.
Kinnikuman STATION, a pop-up event packed with Kinnikuman merchandise from multiple manufacturers, will be held at JR Kyoto Station from June 19 to 25 — marking its first-ever appearance in the Kansai region.
A new line of 3D decoration stickers shaped like meringue cookies just dropped — Pâtissticker features six unique dog characters, doubles as a magnet, and comes in a blind-packaged cookie tin with a hint of vanilla scent.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Ver.4.3 update is now live, featuring a crossover event with Persona 3 Reload and the debut of Akihiko Sanada as a new 5-star character.
A dedicated Monchhichi corner is opening permanently at Sawawa (Chawawa), a matcha sweets specialty shop in Kyoto's Arashiyama, from June 26, 2026. The shop will carry exclusive Matcha Monchhichi limited items only available at this location.
A story event based on Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a pickup gacha featuring UR Infinite Justice Gundam (EX) and UR Strike Noir Gundam (EX) running alongside it through June 30, 2026.
A special immersive exhibition commemorating 15 years of the TV anime Steins;Gate is coming to AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara, Tokyo, from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring themed displays, photo spots, and limited merchandise.
A special Tom and Jerry collection themed "Being friends with everyone is the best!" goes on sale at Right-on from June 17, 2026, featuring matching parent-and-child T-shirts, rubber charms, face-shaped drawstring bags, canvas magnets, a summer blanket, and a print cushion.
An online lottery featuring exclusive Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break character merchandise with new Dolce Style illustrations is now available on the Marukuji lottery platform, running through July 12, 2026.
Capcom has revealed seven newly drawn character illustrations for the 2026 Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering campaign, featuring beloved characters from Devil May Cry, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata dressed in volleyball uniforms to support Japan's national volleyball teams.
A lineup of Haikyu!! merchandise featuring original "cooldown" themed artwork of Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, and four other characters goes on sale on August 22, 2026. Animate stores nationwide and the Animate online shop will also be running a fair through September 23 where eligible purchases come with a special illustration sheet.
Japan's top-selling crepe chain Dipper Dan is teaming up with "Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird" for a limited-time collaboration campaign running from July 2 to July 20, 2026, featuring exclusive crepes and novelty coasters.
A Genshin Impact-themed pop-up featuring the Liyue region is taking place at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA B1F from June 12 to June 23, 2026, with Liyue-costumed characters, immersive decor, and exclusive merchandise.
A new range of Love, Election and Chocolate merchandise has been released, featuring original swimsuit-themed illustrations drawn by illustrator Tandan. In-store sales begin June 13, 2026, at eeo Store Ikebukuro.
A Mokeke character souvenir exclusive to Okinawa World has gone on sale, created to mark the 55th anniversary of Nanto Corporation. The adorable figure wears a traditional Okinawan flower hat and can only be found at Okinawa World shops.
Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, is hosting its popular annual summer event "Water Fun in Moominvalley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, featuring new splash shows, a lake water play area, and park-wide mist experiences.
A collaboration campaign featuring newly illustrated merchandise and themed food items from the anime Needy Streamer Overload is coming to GiGO stores across Japan from June 27, 2026, with goods on sale through July 12 and a food campaign running until August 2.
A new lottery featuring goods from the manga A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof is now available on KONAMI Premium Kuji ONLINE, with sales running until July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The NU: Carniball characters from NU: Carnival are getting palm-sized plush toys. Pre-orders are open from June 12 to July 12, 2026, with 12 varieties available at Animate stores and online.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations of five characters from Omae, Tanuki ni Naranē ka? wearing animal hoods goes on sale June 19 at Kujitomo, with 33 exclusive items and guaranteed wins.
TomyTec is set to release a miniature two-car set based on the Slowpoke-wrapped Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad 1100 series train, as part of the GeoCollection "The Railway Collection" series.
Adorable raised 3D stickers inspired by the popular chocolate biscuit brand Saku-yama Choco Jiro are now available for pre-order at Animate and Movic. Two designs are planned, priced at ¥660 each, with release scheduled for around August 7, 2026.
An exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of The Familiar of Zero TV anime is scheduled to run at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from August 10 to 30, 2026, featuring a life-size figure of Louise, over 100 illustrations, and a special audio guide recorded by the original cast.
The 27th Pazuneko Point Event is now underway in the mobile puzzle game The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Can Also Do Puzzles~, with the stylish Retro Modern Yukichi costume as the top reward.
An online lottery featuring 18 exclusive items based on the manga "You Said You Loved Me, Didn't You? (Sukitte Itta no Omae Darou ga!)" goes on sale at Kujitomo from June 19, 2026, with new illustrations by author Miso Umeda.
A limited-time Hydrangea Dress pickup gacha featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto and Hahari Hanazono is now running in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, from June 10 to June 20, 2026.
An online lottery for BADON merchandise has launched on DRAW!DRAW!, featuring prizes such as acrylic blocks, canvas boards, posters, acrylic cards, and glitter pin badges, priced at 770 yen per draw.
A new Route Entangle chapter titled Doukoku no Kyuu has been added to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories. Celebration campaigns featuring Sakurdite login bonuses, a limited-time pilot pickup scout, and a signed card giveaway are running through late June 2026.
Six varieties of Coro Coro Kuririn pouches — including a fluffy face pouch and a tote bag — are heading to capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late June 2026, priced at 400 yen per turn.
Pre-orders for Dragon Quest Monsters 4: The Withered World are now open at GEO stores and the GEO Online Store. Those who pre-order will receive a limited-quantity GEO exclusive bonus — a set of slime-shaped die-cut sticky notes.
Esther Bunny acrylic charms featuring clear, glossy designs with a puffy 3D finish are set to arrive in capsule toy machines across Japan from mid-June 2026. Seven varieties are available, each dressed in trendy fashion styles.
A new collection of glossy vinyl coin purses featuring Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly is coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan in late June 2026, with six colorful varieties to collect.
The Munyugurumi Patio event "LA FIESTA" has opened at the Seibu Shibuya Store's Main Building 2F event space, bringing together over 20 character series — including Sanrio Characters, San-X Universe, and Sgt. Frog — through July 8, 2026.
Monster Strike kicks off its first collaboration with the TV anime Naruto Shippuden on June 12, 2026, featuring iconic characters in gacha, quests, login rewards, and limited-edition merchandise.
A new Moomin Woven Charm Collection featuring six beloved characters is set to roll out in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from early June 2026, priced at 300 yen per turn.
Four designs of Bonbon Drop Seals featuring Nagano Characters — the beloved characters from the creator of Chiikawa — along with a glittery sticker binder, will be available online and at stores starting June 26, 2026.
A pop-up store celebrating the collaboration between Ai Yazawa's Neighborhood Story and Sanrio Characters is set to tour four cities in Japan, beginning at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.
The Sanrio Characters Pompompurin Magical Pudding Series — a collection of goods featuring Pompompurin in a stylish red cape — goes on pre-order at the Munyugurumi Patio official EC site from June 12 (Friday) through June 28 (Sunday), 2026.
A colorful new Pompompurin lineup of 7 items is available for pre-order on the Munyugurumi Patio official EC site from June 12 through June 28, with no quantity limit.
Five beloved Sanrio Characters — Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pochacco, and Hangyodon — are getting the capsule toy treatment with stylish animal-print motel key holder designs.
Sanrio will hold its first cultural sustainability event, a classical concert performed by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, on August 3, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
SESAME STREET MARKET is introducing a new "Classic Donut Series" at four locations starting June 11, 2026. The lineup features Honey Lemon Elmo and Classic Sugar Glazed Cookie Monster donuts, each priced at ¥490 (tax included), available in limited quantities daily.
A new line of original Stella Sora character goods — including acrylic keychains and pin badges — is now open for pre-order through July 1, 2026, with shipment planned for late September.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
Whippi & Wrappi, a character duo born on social media, are heading to Tokyo Station Ichibangai for a convenience store-themed pop-up from July 10 to 23, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a venue-wide takeover.
The Royal Mint has completed its three-part commemorative coin series marking the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with the "Friendship" gold and silver coin, released on June 11, 2026, depicting Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet together in a warm watercolor-style design.
A lineup of 9 merchandise items from TV anime "Yowayowa Sensei" is now available for pre-order at AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga goods.
A Bonbonribbon Surprise Box featuring exclusive original items from the popular Sanrio character is now open for orders, with applications accepted through noon on July 10, 2026.
An online lottery for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite featuring newly drawn theme park-inspired illustrations launches on Kujibikido on June 16, 2026, with prizes including large acrylic stand figures, tapestries, and keychains.
A collaboration cafe themed around "Ice Cream Girls" opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 3, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations by Masahito Yonemura.
An online lottery for the TV anime I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class is now available via Kujibikido starting June 16, 2026, featuring new yukata costume illustrations across prizes including big tapestries, clear posters, acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges.
Smartphone accessories featuring designs from the anime Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express launched on June 10, 2026 through caseplay, with 18 designs — including mini character art and playful in-universe item designs — available for over 160 models including iPhone, Xperia, Pixel, and Galaxy.
A new skin pack called "Travelers" is now available on the Minecraft Marketplace, featuring 12 fantastical non-human wanderers roaming across deserts, deep seas, starfields, and even time itself. Priced at 310 Minecoins, the pack was created by Japanese creator team Melina under the production of Japan Crafters Union.
An 18K gold mini figure of Casshern from the classic 1973 anime Neo-Human Casshern is now open for pre-orders, limited to just 100 pieces.
A limited-edition 18K yellow gold mini figure of Casshern from the classic Tatsunoko Production anime is now open for pre-order through U-TREASURE, with only 100 pieces produced worldwide.
A lineup of 25 sweet and cute limited Sugarbunnies items featuring Shirousa and Kurousa will be available at Thank You Mart stores nationwide from early July 2026, all priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429).
Main Quest Seima War Chapter 25 "Bitter Victory and the Mystery of the Holy Spirit" is now live in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, along with new ★3 characters, multiple limited-time events, and a new Story Replay feature.
Fizzglee Studio has opened worldwide registrations for the "KALEIDO Test" for Chasing KaleidoRIDER, an upcoming anime motorcycle girl RPG available on iOS, Android, and PC.
Chiikawa Bakery is making its Osaka debut at KITTE Osaka 3F in Umeda on June 26, 2026, bringing character-shaped breads, Osaka-exclusive items, and special opening bonuses to fans in the Kansai region.
Three Winnie the Pooh character DARTSLIVE cards—Winnie the Pooh [A], Winnie the Pooh [B], and Tigger—are set to go on sale on June 26, 2026, with pre-orders opening on June 16.
A new "Color MYAKU-MYAKU Ver." stationery collection featuring the official Expo 2025 Osaka mascot in collaboration with Mitsubishi Pencil goes on sale in mid-June 2026 at official stores and retailers across the Kansai region.
MYAKU-MYAKU and Black MYAKU-MYAKU, the official characters of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, are getting new plush mascots — the Roll Otedama Mascot series launches in mid-June 2026 at EXPO 2025 official stores and select shops across Kansai.
The official Osaka-Kansai World Expo mascot MYAKU-MYAKU is set to receive two new licensed merchandise items — a plush toy and a carabiner mascot — both in a cherry blossom Sakura design, planned for mid-June 2026.
Five soft, fluffy can badges featuring Keroro and friends from the new Sgt. Frog theatrical film are set to go on sale at retailers nationwide from June 23, 2026, priced at ¥550 each.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Florence in her 'Bizarre Tororomochi' outfit from the popular mobile game Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium has been announced by Calbone and is available at AmiAmi, with a release planned for March 2027.
The Nintendo Switch otome game Handsome Laundering -the mystic lover- is receiving a new DLC "After Story" on June 18, 2026, featuring fully-voiced continuation stories for all eight characters along with newly drawn event graphics.
Six types of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy merchandise are now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS, including Ani-Art aurora acrylic cards, matte can badges, illustration cards, desk mats, acrylic stands, and 100mm can badges.
A bridal fair-themed interior decoration event and pickup gachas featuring new wedding-outfit characters are now live in Isekai Kitchen, the mobile restaurant simulation game, running until June 23.
A dome-shaped pet house featuring Nyanko-sensei from the anime Natsume's Book of Friends is now available for pre-order at Sho-Bi's official online store, priced at 5,500 yen (tax included), with shipping expected from mid-October 2026.
Nendoroid Face Maker is running a collaboration with the Nendoroid Persona 5 Royal Protagonist School Uniform Ver. Basic, offering 6 limited collab face parts available through August 27, 2026.
Starting June 10, PIZZA-LA is offering a limited Sumikko Gurashi Special Pack featuring original ninja-themed ceramic rice bowls and sticker sheets nationwide, available while supplies last.
Eikoh's original mini figure series featuring SNS sensation Puppet Sunsun is now on sale at Seria and select 100-yen shops, priced at 110 yen per figure.
ROPÉ PICNIC has released its first collection featuring the brand's beloved dog icon character, with 5 French chic apparel and accessory items now available at stores nationwide and online.
The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aardman Animations, featuring beloved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph.
A limited-edition Licca doll dressed as Amu Hinamori from Shugo Chara! is now accepting pre-orders on AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga character goods.
KDcolle (KADOKAWA Collection) has opened pre-orders for a new non-scale figure of Lina Inverse from Slayers, based on the original novel illustrations by Araizumi Rui. Pre-orders close on August 5, 2026, with delivery planned for February 2027.
A lineup of Star Detective PreCure! items featuring original artwork of Cure Answer and Cure Mystic — including acrylic stands, T-shirts, pass cases, and cushion covers — will go on advance sale at select stores in late July 2026.
Three sets featuring the popular goods brand SWIMMER's designs are coming to the iNSPiC PV-223 mini photo printer, launching in early August 2026.
The 4th installment of Ken Elephant's Tezuka Osamu Characters Sofvi Collection launches on June 10, 2026, featuring Hosuke Sharaku from The Three-Eyed One and Unico, each accompanied by a special trading card and an exclusive acrylic keychain for purchases at official stores.
Nissin Cisco's beloved Coconut Sable biscuit brand is releasing a limited-edition Melon Pan Flavor in collaboration with popular puppet animation series Puppet Sunsun, arriving at convenience stores from June 22, 2026.
Daiki Kogyo is releasing a 1/5 scale figure of "Nurse? Titania" from the mobile strategy RPG Last Origin in October 2026, available in a standard version and a glossy "Luminous skin ver."
On June 11, Moomin Valley Park celebrates Japan's "Umbrella Day" and the park's monthly "Hattifatteners Day" with a special photo prop set among peak-season hydrangeas. A rainy-day postcard giveaway and photo contest are also running through June 30.
A new wedding-themed character Asuka (Wedding) has been added to the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, and the second part of the "Happy Wedding Road" in-game event is now underway through June 22, 2026.
To mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter™, creator of Peter Rabbit™, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a limited-time Peter Rabbit™ Dressy Apero at its Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on weekday evenings from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated Jujutsu Kaisen 5th anniversary character goods — including acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges — is now available on Marukuji through June 28, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Rilakkuma collaboration sweets buffet, running through June 30, 2026, now includes a new anniversary cake plate option — a great choice for celebrating birthdays and special occasions with a personalized touch.
A special birthday commemorative PV featuring Shin from SAKAMOTO DAYS will premiere on the Jump Channel YouTube at 12:00 AM on June 7.
A 1/6 scale pre-painted figure of Sabotaging Gal Risa Aizawa from Bfull FOTS JAPAN is now available for pre-order, with the reservation period running from June 5 to August 18, 2026.
A Blue Archive online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations arrives on the Kujibikido online lottery service starting June 11, 2026, with prizes including jumbo fabric posters, a long T-shirt, acrylic stand figures, acrylic keychains, and mini shikishi.
Merchandise from the Fate/strange Fake × THE Chara CAFE collaboration is now available for order through the THE Chara online store, with orders accepted through June 18, 2026.
A new Digital Figure Box featuring animated digital figures of Momo and Okarun from the TV anime Dandadan is now available for pre-order, with a release scheduled for late June 2026.
Yasumi Yoshizawa, the creator behind the beloved classic manga The Gutsy Frog, will make a personal appearance and hold a signing session at Kichijoji Tokyu on June 6 — Japan's "Frog Day." The first 15 customers who purchased prints from the ongoing Masters Manga Artists Print Exhibition will receive a hand-drawn mini illustration signed on the spot.
A plastic kit of Rookie Ranger Rebecca Hill from Isekai Travel Notebook by PR-Production is now available for pre-order at amiami, with an October 2026 release. An Expansion Pack 02 Rest Time A is also offered as a companion set.
Starting June 27, 2026, the Chara Fuku Kuji "Josemaru Onigiri Waguwagu Pati" featuring guaranteed-win limited items—including a BIG plush, pouches, and keychains—goes on sale at hobby shops and bookstores across Japan.
Three new pop-cute smartphone wallpapers featuring Konbi-chan, the mascot character of Combeez Inc., are now available for free download starting June 4, 2026.
marcs STORE is celebrating the finale of Miffy's 70th anniversary year with four special campaign benefits, including limited edition sets, bulk purchase discount coupons, a free original clear file, and free shipping on selected items.
This summer, a kids-only lottery event comes to the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Children who purchase eligible tickets can spin a 2-meter-tall garapon machine for guaranteed prizes, running from July 4 to September 6.
Starting June 10, PEANUTS Cafe will serve a seasonal shaved ice series themed around Snoopy's iconic disguises from the PEANUTS comics. Four colorful varieties are available through September 30, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe.
The popular Korean SNS character snackanimals is arriving as arcade prize merchandise for the first time, rolling out at amusement facilities nationwide and through online crane game platforms from June 12, 2026.
studio CLIP is teaming up with Pokkoshi, the quirky yet adorable creatures from a miniature world, for the brand's first collaboration with a plush toy artist's character design. A lineup of 40 items goes on sale from June 11, 2026.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is set to launch a new lottery featuring original pajama party-themed illustrations from the TV anime The Ramparts of Ice, available from June 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Merchandise from the Tokyo Revengers & Puyo Puyo POP UP SHOP held at Shinjuku Marui Annex is now available for purchase online via the THE Chara store, with orders accepted through June 18, 2026.
A limited-time POP UP SHOP celebrating the 50th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga Unico opens at Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Comic Kingdom on June 11, 2026, marking the event's first appearance in the Kanto region.
The online lottery "eeo Lottery" for Val x Love has launched at eeo Store online, offering a range of merchandise including acrylic art boards, stands, large keychains, and can badges — all featuring the series' battle maiden characters.
A new lineup of merchandise inspired by the TV anime The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King is now available for order on the online shop "THE Chara," with orders open through June 18, 2026.
New merchandise inspired by Hagrid's iconic pink birthday cake from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone goes on sale on June 8, 2026, along with a miniature birthday cake at the Frog Cafe from July 18.
Three new full color T-shirts inspired by the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba are set for release in early September 2026, each showcasing iconic battle scenes between fan-favorite characters.
Lifestyle store Dessin is releasing its first collaboration collection with Gachapin & Mukku, featuring T-shirts for women, men, and kids in a triple collab with RUSSELL ATHLETIC, plus two bag styles, available from June 5 at stores nationwide and the official online store.
A new line of four merchandise items from the TV anime "Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom" is now available on ANIGA-TER, featuring embroidered jerseys, FLOWERiUM bottles, room mists, and acrylic rings.
Two new products inspired by the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic uniform from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire are set to go on sale at Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro stores across Japan and online starting Friday, June 5, 2026.
Kurennel will be exhibiting at Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo on June 6–7 at Bellesalle Akihabara, unveiling first-reveal decoration masters and prototypes from Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Demon Slayer, and more.
Exclusive merchandise using newly drawn "Flower Festival" illustrations from Maebashi Witches will go on advance sale at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 from July 3 to July 19, 2026.
A 1/4 scale statue of Hulkenberg from the fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for pre-order through Prime 1 Studio's Premium Master Line, with shipment scheduled for October 2027 to January 2028.
The Westin Hotel Sendai is hosting a My Melody-themed afternoon tea from July 18 to September 25, 2026, featuring peach sweets, Sendai local specialties, and exclusive character novelty gifts for each guest.
A pop-up shop featuring merchandise and sweets based on popular TRPG creator Nakao Yasuhiro's works will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, with newly drawn casual fashion character illustrations.
The three-day event "Nuigurumi no Gakko" (Stuffed Animal School) transforms a classroom venue into a school-themed immersive space for stuffed animal fans, featuring photo spots, 20 character participants, and exclusive merchandise.
A mission-based interactive exhibition themed around PAW Patrol is coming to Enzelland Fukui this summer, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Admission is free.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo brings an immersive hotel-themed visual space to Shinjuku, running from July 2026 through May 2027.
Starting the week of June 15, 2026, five Calbee snack products including Sapporo Potato, Saya Endo, Takoyaki Tei, and Vege Tabel will feature limited-edition summer festival packaging to mark National Snack Day on June 21.
The Dragon Quest Plastic Model Kit Series is expanding with the Killing Machine. Pre-orders are now open at Amiami, with a planned release in September 2026.
The Dragon Quest series bags and carry cases that proved popular during their March–April 2026 debut are returning for re-sale starting June 10 at select SAC'S BAR Group stores and online.
A new lineup of goods from Sanrio's FRAGARIAMEMORIES has been announced, featuring badge collections, shaka shaka acrylic keyholders, card cases, and hair clips. Pre-orders are now open at Animate stores and online retailers.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Aloy dressed in the Carja Shadow outfit from Horizon Forbidden West. Pre-orders opened on June 3, with a release window of October 2027 to January 2028.
A collaboration between the asymmetric multiplayer game Identity V and ZOZOTOWN brings five types of limited-edition items featuring original character illustrations, available for pre-order starting June 5.
Two new card collections inspired by Puella Magi Madoka Magica are now available for pre-order — the metallic-shine Neon Collection and the frosted-glass-effect Glassy Collection, both planned for release in mid-August 2026.
Two character-themed eau de parfum based on the TV anime "The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World" are now available, with scent compositions designed to evoke each character's personality.
The Universal Studios Store Kansai International Airport has opened on June 2, 2026, marking the first permanent Universal Studios Japan official shop at a domestic airport. Located in the international departure area of Terminal 1, it offers airport-exclusive merchandise, a dedicated goods vending machine, and a photo booth.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line adds Anzu Mazaki from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters as a 1/7 scale finished figure, priced at 8,800 yen and scheduled for a November 2026 release.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line expands with completed figures of Maomao and Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries TV anime, currently available for pre-order at AmiAmi.
Three new merchandise items from the TV anime "Clevatess: The King of Devil Beasts, the Baby and the Brave of the Undead" are now available for pre-order on the online shop "Kyara ON!," including a stoneware mug, a hologram can badge 2-piece set, and a die-cut sticker.
A sticker version of the popular Neon Collection from Demon Slayer has been unveiled, featuring hologram-finished rare cards and a wide lineup in a portable size, scheduled for release in mid-August 2026.
Jump LAB, the official on-demand custom merchandise service based on Weekly Shonen Jump series, has added Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai panels and characters to its lineup starting May 29, 2026.
A new lineup of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End character goods — including large towels with can badges, acrylic stands, mugs, and a blind-pack mini acrylic stand collection — is now open for pre-order on the charaON! online store.
A new lineup of Girls Band Cry merchandise, including T-shirts, character rubber mats, B2 tapestries, acrylic character stands, acrylic coasters, prism visual collections, and die-cut stickers, is now available for order through the CharaON online shop.
Seven types of merchandise from the TV animation "Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!" are now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS, including trading acrylic door plate style charms, glitter badges, illustration cards, a flip clock, a desk mat, acrylic stands, and a card case set.
To mark the release of GOAT Summer 2026 — the 4th issue of Shogakukan's literary magazine "GOAT," which has surpassed 570,000 cumulative copies — acrylic stands featuring the beloved mascot Goat-kun are now available from June 1 at LIFETUNES MALL, with a special hot spring version sold at a collaboration venue.
The Asia-based brand HERE has unveiled its latest blind box figure series, KiliKili Dreamy Source Code, featuring near-future cyberpunk-styled girls. Pre-orders opened on June 1st via the official online store, Rakuten, and Amazon.
A new Elysia 1/7 scale figure from the game Honkai Impact 3rd is now available for pre-order, featuring pearl-luster pink ribbons, a clear train, and glittering accents throughout.
Moleskine is releasing a limited collection inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, featuring original John Tenniel illustrations across notebooks, diaries, and accessories. Available from June 3, 2026.
Thick acrylic stands featuring seven beloved Monogatari Series characters are now open for pre-order at the anime merchandise online store charaON!
A MYAKU-MYAKU-themed emerald green stationery can packed with six stationery items goes on sale June 3. Online pre-orders have already sold out, making bookstores the last chance to pick one up.
To mark the release of the final volume of Phantom Thief Red, a pre-order merchandise collection featuring original artwork by illustrator Shū is now available, with orders opening June 8, 2026.
Two new acrylic figure lines from the Rascal Does Not Dream anime series are now available for order at the CharaON! online store, featuring Mai Sakurajima and other characters in various versions.
A limited-time collaboration lunch featuring Hokkaido's beloved Shimaenaga bird launches at the 22nd-floor Pegasus restaurant of Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo from June 17 to September 25, 2026.
CharaON! has opened orders for new The Dangers in My Heart merchandise, including thick acrylic stands and die-cut stickers featuring Ichikawa Kyotaro and Yamada Anna.
A limited-time collaboration cafe featuring The Husky and His White Cat Shizun will open at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 5F from June 19 to June 30, 2026, with new merchandise and exclusive cafe menus on offer.
The high fantasy RPG Valkyrie Connect has launched its 10th anniversary celebration, offering up to 180 free character pulls via a popular vote gacha, 6,000 free diamonds, new Asterism characters via login bonus, and a brand-new Rune Chain mechanic.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Wind Breaker and Karaoke BanBan Group kicks off on June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive original merchandise, character-themed drinks, collaboration rooms, and life-size character panel rooms at locations across Japan.
The 4th installment of the ZIYULI plush mascot series from the popular brand HERE, "Cloudland Dreams," is now available for pre-order, featuring 7 cloud-themed designs in a blind box format.
Ayakashi Rumble! has added two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Yamata-no-Orochi and Daji — along with the Omaga Shurai event "Queen of Thorns and the Captured Princess" where players can obtain ★5 Hakutsuru Doji.
Dot Abyss, an idle and abyss-exploration RPG combining smooth pixel art animations with beautiful character designs, is set to launch on June 11 — achieving the fastest pre-registration pace in DMM GAMES platform history.
A chibi-style deformed figure of Elysia from Honkai Impact 3rd is now available for pre-order through the Myethos Japan online store. Priced at 7,480 yen (tax included), pre-orders run through July 31, 2026.
Sanrio Puroland's annual summer event returns for its third year with a Y3K-inspired "Future Cool Breeze" theme, running from July 10 to September 1, 2026. New highlights include Mirai Photo — an AI-powered photo experience making its Japan debut — alongside MR gaming, see-through LED displays, and a collaboration with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu.
The rain-themed limited-time doll "Raindrop" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through summer 2026.
A crossover event between the mobile strategy RPG Ash Arms: The Last War and AI-deal-Rays began on May 28, 2026, featuring new story content, collaboration DOLLS, limited skins, and special shop items.
Card Connect, an arcade card printing machine found at amusement facilities across Japan, is running a Sanrio Characters collaboration event through Sunday, August 2.
Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo runs June 6–7 at Belsal Akihabara with free admission. Visitors can discover over 1,000 items including new Nendoroid, PLAMAX, and figma releases, plus special greeting appearances and venue-exclusive campaigns.
Merchandise from the GUSH in Starry Night 23rd Anniversary Exhibition — held in Tokyo and Osaka — is now available for purchase through the THEキャラ online store, with orders accepted through June 11, 2026.
The grand prize illustration from the Hatsune Miku × Good Smile Illustration Contest is becoming a 1/7 scale figure scheduled for July 2027, with pre-orders now open at HobbySearch. The Hatsune Miku with SOLWA (Slice of Life with Anime) collaboration figure is also accepting re-orders.
The TV anime adaptation of Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen has confirmed its premiere date of July 4, 2026, along with opening theme artist THE JET BOY BANGERZ, ending theme artist WOLF HOWL HARMONY, and newly announced characters and cast members.
Three original cat characters with signature deadpan expressions have been unveiled as the 2026 nyanbassadors for Nyanguhaku, a cat-themed stationery and goods market event held in Tokyo on June 20-21, 2026. Illustrated by Yuka Butter, the characters will also feature on exclusive merchandise available at the venue.
A collaboration campaign celebrating the new Sgt. Frog theatrical anime film is coming to all Round1 venues nationwide from June 12 to August 30, 2026, featuring newly drawn character illustrations, exclusive merchandise, themed menus with novelty giveaways, and specially decorated karaoke rooms.
A new lottery featuring the TV anime Symphogear XV is heading to the kuji Q service, showcasing newly drawn "Relax Night" illustrations of beloved characters in their quieter moments.
FamilyMart is launching a Blue Lock collaboration campaign starting June 2, 2026, offering exclusive illustrated merchandise, a stamp rally via the FamiPay app, and limited bromide prints at in-store multi-copy machines nationwide.
A special collaboration between TV anime Call of the Night Season 2 and maid cafe group maidreamin is coming to locations across Japan from June 15 to July 31, 2026, featuring exclusive menus, merchandise, and character decorations.
New Chimarinzu mini plushies based on Jujutsu Kaisen — including a "The Culling Game" series and three 5th-anniversary lineups — are scheduled for release at anime and hobby shops across Japan in September 2026.
New "Monife" mini plush and pouch sets featuring characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game arc and 5th anniversary editions are set to go on sale at anime and hobby shops across Japan in September 2026.
A new Lucky Star collaboration mini figurine collection by U-TREASURE recreates the iconic opening dance from "Motteke! Sailor Fuku" in approximately 2 cm figures crafted in 18K gold or silver 925 with yellow gold coating. Pre-orders are open from May 28 to July 10, 2026.
New characters for the upcoming RPG Neptunia Unlimited have been unveiled, including the series-familiar Magiquone and Warechu alongside the all-new villain Sashu. The game is set for release on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4.
Samansa Mos2 is releasing a Disney Collection inspired by the classic animated film Pinocchio on June 4, 2026. The four-item lineup — including embroidered T-shirts, a tote bag, and a face pouch — puts the beloved cat character Figaro at center stage.
A WEB lottery featuring original Secret Catch! Teenieping goods has launched, offering prizes such as square cushions, acrylic stands, sticker sets, and more — with no losing tickets.
STRICT-G is releasing a new lineup of MS deformed merchandise from Mobile Suit GUNDAM Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, including T-shirts, a tote bag, and rubber keychains. Pre-orders open May 29 at Premium Bandai, with in-store sales beginning June 6.
A cosplay photography event organized by Reiyers is set to take place at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture on May 30, 2026, offering participants the chance to shoot in stunning natural settings including mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests.
Curious George Kitchen at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi is holding a "Man in the Yellow Hat Fair" from June 3 to July 21, 2026, with exclusive menu items, new merchandise, and a special in-store announcement.
Eleven merchandise items for DJMAX RESPECT V are now available to order at the AMNIBUS online store, featuring trading glitter can badges, trading can badges, illustration cards, apparel, and a range of character goods.
To celebrate Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, Baskin-Robbins Japan is running a limited-time collaboration campaign throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive new flavors, themed desserts, special merchandise, and an in-game collaboration with Dragon Quest X Online.
A new lineup of Genshin Impact goods featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 20, 2026, alongside a limited fair with purchase bonuses.
The second Genshin Impact x KFC collaboration runs from June 10 to June 30, 2026, with limited-design dinner boxes, in-game item codes, and a tapestry lottery available exclusively through KFC Net Order.
A new lineup of 8 HIGH CARD merchandise items — including trading ending illustration acrylic stands, hologram badges, and bromides — is now open for pre-order on the AMNIBUS online shop.
HUMAN ROBOT's character Mutant has launched as palm-sized miniature lights through the capsule toy brand Bushicap!, now available at capsule toy corners nationwide from May 28, 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, Kai Corporation has launched two character-themed makeup puffs—the Dragon Quest Slime 3D Puff in three varieties and the Dragon Quest Foundation Puff featuring Haguremetal—now available at drugstores, home centers, and major retailers nationwide.
Four types of Natsume's Book of Friends merchandise featuring newly drawn winter outfit illustrations — including trading acrylic stands, acrylic keychains, mini shikishi art boards, and instant camera-style BIG acrylic keychains — are now available for pre-order at AMNIBUS.
Nine types of TV anime "Skip and Loafer" merchandise — including trading scene glitter can badges, illustration cards, and acrylic stands — are now open for pre-order at AMNIBUS.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE is offering three exclusive limited prizes featuring Soravv — a popular YouTube game streamer and singer — including a pair mascot set and a hooded blanket, available from May 29 at 6:00 PM.
Yokohama Vanilla is adding a second wave of acrylic charms to its Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway collaboration purchase bonus lineup, featuring four new characters including Ai Haibara and Sera Masumi, available starting June 1, 2026.
A special eyewear collection marking the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, "Zoff|DRAGON QUEST," will be released on June 5, 2026, at Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store in Japan, with pre-orders already open online.
The second Cath Kidston × Hello Kitty collaboration collection goes on sale June 5, 2026, featuring 14 items across bags, apparel, accessories, and stationery — including book bags, frill totes, and a first-ever ring notebook and clear file.
The second entry in the popular Dragon Quest baby picture book series arrives on July 17, 2026, featuring beloved Slimes and a dazzling holographic Golden Slime designed to engage infants aged 0 to 2.
A 28-item lineup of Masuda Kousuke Theater - Gag Manga Biyori Go exclusive merchandise is coming to Thankyoumart stores nationwide in mid-June 2026, all priced at ¥390 (¥429 including tax), with online pre-orders opening May 27.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for an 18K gold mini-figure of Kamen Rider 2 (Old Version), standing approximately 2.3 cm tall and limited to just 100 pieces worldwide.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, U-Treasure is releasing a black-coated Sterling Silver 925 mini figure of the iconic Shocker Fighter (Bone), available for pre-order from May 26 to July 24, 2026.
A new campaign is underway for Mr Maria's Bundle of Light / Miffy Colourful Surprise blind box items — anyone who gets the secret color variant can post on Instagram or TikTok to receive an additional item for free.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to appear at the Good Smile Fest 2026 GOOD SMILE GAME EXHIBITION at AkibaCO Gallery in Akihabara, running May 27 to June 14, 2026. Visitors can browse new merchandise, enjoy character displays, and qualify for a signing event with original creator Sayori by spending ¥3,000 or more.
The final leg of the Super Mario Festa in Kyushu tour arrives at JR Hakata Station Plaza on May 30–31, 2026, featuring Fukuoka-only Amaou Strawberry Soda and chocolate drinks, each served with a limited-edition clear card.
The July/August 2026 issue of Tanoshii Youchien goes on sale May 29, 2026, featuring a redesigned "Makeup Coloring Palette" supplement that lets kids enjoy pretend makeup play with popular characters including Detective PreCure, Licca-chan, and Disney Princesses.
A collection of apparel and goods featuring original illustrations by John Kafka will be available exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting May 29, 2026, with an order period running through June 12.
To mark the 45th anniversary of Meito Custard Pudding, Kyodo Nyugyo is releasing a limited-time special package featuring Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin, who has topped the Sanrio Character Grand Prix in both 2025 and the 2026 midterm rankings.
Soft toy artist mojojojo's popular character "You Never Know" from the Todd Friends series is getting its first-ever room light, launching in September 2026. Pre-orders are open now.
The TV anime "Mr. Osomatsu" and Okinawan steakhouse chain Yappari Steak have teamed up for a nationwide collaboration, with region-specific special menus rolling out at all stores from June 6, 2026.
Cute "Pickles the Frog Various Smiles Mascot" prize game items featuring 6 different expressions are arriving at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities from May 29, 2026, while supplies last.
The Battle Cats is bringing back its collaboration with the theatrical film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, featuring limited gacha and stages from May 29 through June 15, 2026.
A new lineup of suitcase stickers featuring popular Lisa Larson characters has been released, crafted with luxurious sagara embroidery for a fluffy, three-dimensional texture perfect for personalizing luggage and everyday items.
A merchandise fair for the TV anime Okitsura - Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is set to take place at Animate Naha Kokusaidori from July 10 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive new goods from the mochocho series.
RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL is launching a special collaboration collection with Sesame Street on May 28, 2026 to celebrate the brand's mascot character RODDY's birthday. The lineup includes 5 apparel items and 4 accessories.
Peko-chan milky donut shops at MARK IS Minato Mirai and Yokohama World Porters are offering Sanrio character-themed sundaes from May 25, 2026, alongside special Pompompurin 30th anniversary sweets.
SESAME STREET MARKET is launching special pop-up stores across six prefectures—Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima—from June 2026 through May 2027, with exclusive region-limited merchandise at each venue.
The latest edition of the popular family guidebook for Tokyo Disney Resort covers Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Fantasy Springs area, age-specific model itineraries, kids menus, and character greeting information.
A new prize figure of Takamatsu Tomori from BanG Dream!'s MyGO!!!!! is arriving at game centers nationwide from May 22, 2026, featuring a charming seated pose in school uniform.
A new EXPO2025 official licensed product featuring Myaku-Myaku has arrived — a cookie tin that comes with a collectible can badge, set to go on sale at stores across the Kansai region in late May 2026.
Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam are reborn as traditional Shirakawa daruma dolls in a new collaboration at STRICT-G stores. Pre-orders open May 22, 2026, with in-store sales beginning August 1.
A limited-time collaboration between Heaven Burns Red and Persona 5 Royal kicked off on May 22, 2026, bringing crossover story events, collaboration gacha banners, and campaigns offering up to 10,000 quartz.
The Hello Kitty x ear PAPILLONNER collaboration collection goes on sale June 11 at ear PAPILLONNER stores nationwide and PAL CLOSET. Pre-orders are already in, and the top-ranked items from the 13-piece lineup have been revealed.
The open-world action adventure game LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, following young Bruce Wayne's transformation into Gotham City's hero, launched on May 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
To celebrate 30 years of Pompompurin, CA4LA has launched a special collaboration collection featuring two exclusive hats — available only through the CA4LA online shop.
Two Sanrio Characters — Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll — are joining the chapoon bath plush toy series, rolling out in Japan from May 23, 2026.
The popular picture book character Shizuku-chan returns in a brand-new sticker book packed with 319 stickers, including designs of Shizuku-chan and her friends, regional stickers from across Japan, wedding stickers, and fun play sheets.
The 29th edition of the Mr. Osomatsu WEB Lottery, themed around school uniforms and decorative lockers, features a lineup of merchandise including a large desk mat, multi-box, acrylic stands, key holders, clear files, and can badges, with sales running from May 20 to July 9, 2026.
A new in-game event, Kirarin☆Layers Festival, has launched in the auto-battle RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden, bringing new SSR character Harriet Mills and daily login bonuses through June 2.
A collaboration event between TV anime Nintama Rantarō and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is set for June 11 to July 12, 2026, featuring special tickets, exclusive merchandise, collaboration drinks, and a digital stamp rally themed around the characters' wishes upon a star.
To mark the 80th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga debut, a meticulously handcrafted 18K gold mini-figure of the protagonist from Buddha is available for pre-order from May 20 to June 22, 2026.
A pre-order campaign is now open for a gold mini figure of Patch Gourd, the iconic character from Osamu Tezuka's manga, crafted in 18K yellow gold and measuring approximately 9mm tall.
To celebrate the Pretty Series 15th anniversary, newly illustrated PriPara goods — including acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges — are up for grabs through the no-miss online lottery service Marukuji from May 15 to June 14, 2026.
A new lineup of Shugo Chara! goods featuring original manga artwork and a rainy season-themed GraffArt series is now available from eeo Store online, with in-store sales beginning June 2026.
An 18K gold mini figurine of Astro Boy — measuring just approximately 15mm — is now available for pre-order as the first release in the Tezuka Osamu World Gold Collection, meticulously crafted by skilled jewelry artisans.
A new collaboration collection between Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly and Sankyumart is set to hit stores nationwide from mid-June 2026, featuring 23 cute and dark-themed items all priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen), with online pre-orders starting May 20.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the summer event "Hachamecha Summer Party!" from July 3 to September 15, 2026, featuring the first-ever tanned appearances of Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Ahiru no Pekkle at any Sanrio theme park.
Four Hazbin Hotel Kitty plush keychains by Youtooz are now available for pre-order in Japan, featuring Alastor, Charlie Magne, Angel Dust, and Vaggie in adorable cat-inspired designs. Releases are scheduled from mid-November 2026.
The popular Sumikko Gurashi collaboration sweets buffet is returning to Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela from July 4, 2026, with a new "Starry Night Walk" theme featuring around 20 types of sweets and savories.
A 1/7 scale figure of Ruri Hoshino from Martian Successor Nadesico - The Motion Picture Prince of Darkness is set for a November 2026 release from FuRyu's F:NEX brand, depicting both her 11-year-old and 16-year-old forms together in a deluxe dual set.
A palm-sized completed figure of Doi Hansuke, the first-year ha class teacher from Nintama Rantarō, is now open for pre-order at Amiami as part of MegaHouse's G.E.M. series. Priced at ¥8,580 (tax included), with a planned release in late October 2026.
Six new Rozen Maiden products have launched on the AMNIBUS online store, including trading acrylic cards, glitter can badges, illustration cards, metal art panels, BIG acrylic stands, and 100mm can badges in the Aure Glass series.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has added a new classic gacha themed around delicate blue flowers, available through late July 2026.
The official café event for TV anime Tamon's B-Side opens at Commune Plaza in Tokyo from July 11, 2026. Advance lottery ticket sales are underway via Tixplus through May 31.
A 1/6 scale figure of Yamada Anna from the TV anime The Dangers in My Heart is now available for pre-order. Orders through the official BellFine Web Shop by May 28, 2026 come with an exclusive water droplet sticker bonus.
A limited-time "Hot Spring Date" Pickup Gacha is now live in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Vibin' Puzzle, running from May 19 to May 26, 2026. Characters in hot spring date outfits are featured, with bonus effects available for the concurrent Gokuraku Onsen Story Part 6 event.
The "Formidable Anniversary Memories Ver." 1/7 scale figure from the popular smartphone game Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at the Myethos Japan online store, with pre-orders open from May 17, 2026.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a figma figure of Saori Jomae — the leader of Arius Squad from the Arius Branch School in Blue Archive. The non-scale articulated figure is priced at ¥11,800 (tax included) with a scheduled release in January 2027.
COSPA is releasing a new lineup of FLCL (Fooly Cooly) apparel and tote bags featuring characters including Haruko and Canti, with pre-orders open until June 7, 2026.
Koikeya and TOHO have teamed up to release "Godzilla VS Karamucho Sriracha's Counterattack" and "King Ghidorah VS Suppa Mucho Seafood General Attack," both hitting convenience stores nationwide on May 18, 2026.
A lineup of collaboration goods featuring Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters — including two hand towel designs and a drawstring bag — goes on sale at selected FamilyMart stores starting May 26, 2026, with a pre-sale event on May 23.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books is opening at Shamine Matsue for 12 days from May 20 to 31 — marking the event's first-ever appearance in the Sanin region.
The Neko Neko brand is launching a summer dessert collection from June 1, 2026, themed around cats gathering at a café, featuring new items like the Neko Neko Butter Sand Salt Caramel and the chilled Neko Neko Lemon Cake, with package illustrations by cat specialist illustrator Coony.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has kicked off two new limited-time campaigns — the World Link Event "Great Yell for Dreamers!" running until May 29, and the "Vie for the Title Gacha" featuring six new ★4 members with exclusive Live Costumes.
Skater has launched a series of Star Wars "Die-Cut Lunch Boxes" shaped after iconic characters including Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and R2-D2, each priced at 1,430 yen and available at Star Wars pop-up stores and online retailers across Japan.
A limited-run pop-up store selling merchandise from the Tabekko Doubutsu LAND immersive event series is opening inside JR Ikebukuro Station from May 26 to June 8, 2026, with free admission and a purchase bonus on offer.
Wave 4 of the Arknights operator plushie series "Ope-nui" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring three operators — Surtr, Tennianka, and Murinaar. The popular Public Recruitment Mini Boston Bag is also coming back as a restock, both scheduled for October 2026.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
LINE stamps and a LINE theme featuring characters from the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle are now available for purchase.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Fujiya confectionery shops nationwide are teaming up with Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin — celebrating the character's 30th anniversary with special sweets, merchandise, store decorations, and more.
A limited-time pop-up from Munyugurumi Patio is opening at the event space in front of JR Ikebukuro Station's south exit gate, running from May 19 to June 8, 2026.
A pop-up store featuring Odekake Kozame merchandise is opening at the JR Ikebukuro Station South Gate Event Space from May 19 to June 8, 2026, with a lineup of mascots, accessories, and everyday goods.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World anime and its 4th season is touring four GEESTORE locations across Japan, starting in Osaka and moving on to Sendai, Nagoya, and Kokura.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
The original character Sophia F. Scharling, drawn by popular illustrator Nadare Takamine, is getting a 1/6 scale figure in a blue bunny costume from the Koi Koi -Sakura- line, available exclusively at AmiAmi in both a standard edition and a tapestry set deluxe edition.
Following its popular run in Osaka, the Transformers × DenQ POP UP SHOP heads to Shinjuku Marui Men's 8F event space from May 22 to 31, featuring newly illustrated apparel and exclusive in-store purchase bonuses.
Five character donburi bowls featuring Special Week, Oguri Cap, Grass Wonder, Rice Shower, and Nishino Flower from Umamusume: Pretty Derby are now available for pre-order from Nijigen Cospa, with a planned release in early August 2026.
Fans of VTuber group Aogiri High School can now apply for the viviON JCB Card featuring original designs for each of the 13 members, complete with exclusive member voice perks and no annual fee. A limited postcard giveaway is also planned at an upcoming Shibuya event.
A special collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series will be held at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores from June 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, merchandise, and anniversary artwork on display.
Newly drawn merchandise featuring 8 characters from the film goes on advance sale at 100 select GEO stores across Japan, running from May 29 to June 19, 2026.
TakaraTomy Arts is launching the Hello Kitty Style Up Figure Collection, a new capsule toy series featuring Hello Kitty in a stylized tall figure form with Y2K-inspired coordinates. Available from late May 2026 at capsule vending machines across Japan, priced at 300 yen per pull.
Virtual music duo HIMEHINA is teaming up with karaoke chain Karaoke-kan for a campaign from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring singing challenges, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and specially decorated rooms.
Naruto: Shippuden limited merchandise is making its debut at Thank You Mart stores across Japan from mid-June 2026, with all 22 items priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429). Online pre-orders open May 15 at 12:00 PM.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
Six new items inspired by the Disney & Pixar film Monsters University are now available from Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice, featuring Mike and Sulley motifs across pass cases, wallets, charms, and a shoulder bag.
A new capsule toy series featuring Sanrio Characters dressed in fluffy Latekuma bear costumes has launched at "Kapuevo" cashless capsule toy machines from May 15, 2026. The five-piece collection includes Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll.
To celebrate its 66th founding anniversary on June 3, 2026, SEGA CORPORATION is hosting a three-week giveaway campaign on its official X account. A total of 18 winners across three rounds will receive limited-edition SEGA merchandise and the latest SEGA and Atlus game titles.
Children's clothing brand SLAP SLIP, operated by Kobe-based Bebe Co., Ltd., has launched a limited collection featuring Disney & Pixar's Toy Story, available at 68 stores nationwide and online from May 14.
A dedicated carry case for Sonny Angel figures, the My Bestie Case Sweet Candy Series, is set to launch globally on May 21, 2026. Shaped like a candy bag and available in five vibrant colors with sparkly sequin detailing, it lets fans take their favorite figures along wherever they go.
A limited-time themed café opens in Osaka from May 28 and in Tokyo from June 4, 2026, timed to the release of the new Star Wars film. The menu features character-inspired food, drinks, desserts, and exclusive merchandise from the Mandalorian universe.
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sumikko Gurashi and Chinese cuisine, "Sumikko Gurashi Yumcha Day," will be served at Boukairou restaurant on the 5th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
The first-ever collaboration between Sunsun Sponge and Sanrio Characters launches for general sale on May 15, 2026. Pre-order stock has already sold out. Four limited-edition designs are available, including a new purple colorway featuring Kuromi.
Limited-edition Gakuen Idolmaster merchandise featuring specially drawn "Early Summer" illustrations will be available at the atre Akihabara Event Space from May 15.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on May 8, 2026, for Pinkful Day 2026 — an event featuring limited-edition uniforms, character appearances, and a dramatic walk-off victory.
The second capsule toy series featuring Keropetino — the original character by creator Noriya Takeyama — arrives at capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late May 2026, with 6 cream soda-inspired varieties available for 400 yen per try.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mob Psycho 100 TV anime series, a set of special hanafuda cards featuring character illustrations from seasons 1 through 3 is now available for pre-order.
A limited-time gacha event featuring Sanrio Characters items is now live in My Restaurant II, running from May 12 to June 9, 2026, with special dishes and decoration items up for grabs.
A new capsule toy series featuring the retro-cute designs of OB1TOY's "Midnight Department Store" is rolling out at machines across Japan from mid-May 2026, with five fabric items to collect.
A new eco bag featuring illustrations of Piyorin and Hiyori is now available at the Piyorin MARKET online shop from May 16, 2026. The tote folds down to a compact 12 cm × 6 cm and is made from water-resistant PET material, priced at ¥980.
A nationwide Rilakkuma collaboration campaign is running at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine stores from May 16 to July 15, 2026, featuring limited original goods, prize draws for 580 winners, and first-come-first-served in-store giveaways.
Five Sanrio Characters get the retro-cute "Kaohana Design" treatment in a new keychain bag collection launching at capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late May 2026.
A pouch collection featuring Sanrio's Marroncream character is set to roll out in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late May 2026, with 5 practical designs dressed in floral patterns, polka dots, and ribbon motifs.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
The midterm results for the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking have been announced, with Pompompurin rising from second place in the initial tally to take the top position, earning support in 11 countries and regions around the world.
Crayon Shin-chan and select shop FREAK'S STORE have teamed up with sauna goods brand SAUVENIR for a triple collaboration, releasing a lineup of sauna goods including KANNAIGI sets, a sauna hat, and a towel set from May 15, 2026.
A new character keychain blending Japan's traditional daruma lucky charms with the twelve zodiac signs goes on sale May 20th. The DALULU series aims to charm both inbound visitors and domestic buyers with its distinctly Japanese kimo-kawaii aesthetic.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
A Bandai-official Gashapon specialty store with 240 capsule toy machines is opening at Cinema Sunshine Shimonoseki on May 15, 2026, carrying the full range of Bandai's latest capsule toy releases.
New Haikyu!! character goods from Sync Innovation are now open for pre-order, showcasing players from Aoba Johsai High and Date Tech High in the popular mochochos mini-character series.
iFace is releasing a "KIRBY play with WADDLE DEE" collection featuring smartphone cases, AirPods cases, grip holders, and shoulder straps. Pre-orders open on May 13, 2026, with sales starting in mid-May.
Glittery carabiner mascots featuring Jewelpet characters are being rolled out as prize game items at Morley Fantasy, PALO, and the online crane game service Morley Online from May 15, 2026.
Character goods from the anime "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express" are now available for general pre-order, featuring the popular "mochocho" illustrated series with 3D-style puffy designs and scene-recreation items.
The Moomin Hattifatteners Fair is bringing a fresh lineup of character goods to Japan from May 2026, including T-shirts, bags, glow-in-the-dark cushions, and accessories inspired by the iconic mysterious creatures.
The mobile RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden has launched the second half of its chapter release event "Deceived Star's Memories (Falsa Memoria)," debuting new SSR character Olga Volkov alongside a pickup gacha and daily login bonus campaign.
Building on the success of the first release, the Sanrio Characters My Number Card Case returns with a new lineup of 11 characters, available for pre-order at the Shobido official online store.
A collaborative cafe featuring the TV anime The Ramparts of Ice is heading to HEP Navio in Osaka from June 5 to 15, 2026, and GrandScape Ikebukuro in Tokyo from July 3 to 19, 2026, with limited cafe menus and exclusive merchandise on offer.
A 1/6 scale finished figure of Naophelia Bikini ver., based on an original illustration by popular illustrator AnimA, is now available for pre-order at Amiami with an exclusive A2 clear poster bonus.
Dynamis One's upcoming fantasy game Astrae Oratio has unveiled visuals and background details for its main characters, along with information about the Special Zone Office setting that forms the heart of the game's world.
A major exhibition celebrating the legendary manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is heading to Ikebukuro Sunshine City in Tokyo and the ATC/ITM building in Osaka, with advance tickets going on sale June 7.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with a second campaign wave featuring a ★5 Style Guaranteed Gacha Ticket reward, alongside a new point-collection event running until May 24, 2026.
Chibi-style acrylic character stands featuring Magia Baiser, Leoporta, and Nero Alice from the TV anime "Gushing Over Magical Girls" are now open for pre-order on the online anime goods shop CharaON.
A cute Kuromi collaboration design is arriving for Rosette Face Wash Sabon. Two varieties — Clear Wash and Smooth Wash — go on sale at drug stores and variety shops nationwide from June 22, 2026, in limited quantities.
Ring-powered new costume variants of Shildra and Yato have appeared in Legend Clover, with a limited-time event, premium gacha, and new auto-craft feature all launching on May 12, 2026.
Online shop CharaON! has opened orders for new die-cut stickers featuring Scarlet from the TV anime "May I Ask for One Final Thing?", available in two designs.
A new series of goods from Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express has arrived at the Shobi ONLINE STORE, featuring caps and stacking mug cups alongside existing items.
Union Creative's 1/6 scale Ruby Cat Maid Ver. completed figure from the TV anime Oshi no Ko is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a release planned for May 2027.
A new lottery lineup for the anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus is coming to KujiQ, spotlighting heroine Mai Sakurajima through original illustrations depicting her across all four seasons.
Pompompurin climbed from 2nd to 1st place at the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm results event held at Ebisu Garden Place on May 12, with the top 5 characters walking the red carpet in front of fans.
A character rubber mat featuring scenes from the anime Takopi's Original Sin is now available for pre-order through the online anime goods store charaON!
New Tsuitetteku Acrylic Dioramas based on the TV anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend are now available for pre-order through the anime goods online store Chara-ON!
Two new Donald Duck collections are coming to Disney Store to mark his June 9 birthday. "DONALD BIRTHDAY 2026" features relaxed summer artwork, while "DONALD FASHION 2026" brings nautical-inspired fashion items. Both launch from May 15, 2026.
Two limited-time pop-up shops featuring lovable character merchandise are heading to atman atman Sasazuka from May 16 to June 14, 2026.
Hilton Hiroshima's all-day dining restaurant "Mozaik" is running a Pompompurin-themed sweets buffet from June 6 to September 6, 2026, with over 25 types of sweets and savories inspired by the beloved Sanrio character's 30th anniversary.
A pop-up event celebrating popular stuffed animal artist SIO's new "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4" is being held at KENELE STAND Namba Parks from May 8 to June 9, 2026, with an exclusive advance sale available at the venue.
Celebrating BROWN's 15th birthday, LINE FRIENDS has announced a collaboration with the globally beloved Sailor Moon, with a worldwide launch planned for October 2026.
A collection of collaboration goods featuring M.League teams paired with Sanrio Characters goes on sale at M.League Official Shops starting May 9, 2026, with each of the ten teams matched to their own Sanrio character.
A Made in Abyss-themed fair is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting August 1, 2026, featuring newly illustrated "Sports Day" concept merchandise and exclusive purchase campaign bonuses.
A collaboration cafe event for the TV anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is set to open simultaneously at Share Cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo and Hakata, Fukuoka, running from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
An online lottery featuring original merchandise from TV anime "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" is launching on the Kujibikido platform starting May 14, 2026, with cute drawn-down illustrations of Kanan in various outfits.
The Ninja Slayer Online Lottery launches on Kujibikido starting May 14, 2026, offering a range of prizes including tapestries, acrylic stands, mini shikishi, and can badges — all featuring striking character illustrations from the series.
Starting June 20, 2026, Lagunasia theme park and Henn na Hotel Laguna Ten Bosch in Gamagori, Aichi are launching a collaboration with Onsen Musume character Gamagori Uta, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special hotel stay plan.
A collaborative pop-up cafe between Blendy Portion and Sanrio's Pompompurin is coming to Roppongi Hills Cafe from May 21 to 24, 2026, with themed ice drinks, photo spots, and free souvenirs.
A sweet-and-sour collaboration between the popular Japanese gummy candy Pure Gummy and beloved character Rilakkuma brings a delightful lineup of plush toys and accessories, launching at Loft stores nationwide from May 16, 2026.
CB Japan has released the SANTECO Aniball Mini Bottle 150ml, a compact stainless steel bottle with adorable animal character designs, offering vacuum insulation and a carry-anywhere size for daily use.
SEGA's quirky bear plush series SEGA LABBIES is welcoming Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon franchise. Available in both plush and mascot sizes, the new character goes on sale May 14, 2026.
San-X's Sentimental Circus character is appearing at Thank You Mart for the first time, with 17 limited items all priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen). Online reservations open May 8 at 12:00 PM, with in-store sales starting from early June.
A new large-size Shima Enaga plush toy featuring the mascot character Tre has been added to the Everyday crane game prize lineup, available at four Everyday amusement centers from April 27, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Tougen Anki and entertainment venue ROUND1 is set to run from May 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collab menus, crane game prizes, and special events at select locations across Japan.
A special fair featuring newly drawn "Water Gun Battle" themed merchandise from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho is heading to select Animate stores starting July 25, 2026, with an online pre-order campaign already underway.
From May 21 to June 7, 2026, Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan will host a collaboration with the TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho," featuring specially drawn mini character merchandise including trading can badges, mini acrylic stands, and acrylic keychains.
The Zoff x Pochacco collaboration eyewear collection launches on May 22, 2026, with mint chocolate and gelato-inspired styles across 6 glasses and 4 sunglasses designs.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo from the TV anime "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" has been announced by Good Smile Arts Shanghai, with a planned release in February 2027.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE figure of Himmel from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in November 2026.
NICI, the German stuffed animal brand celebrating its 40th anniversary, is releasing a new Hummingbird series starting May 13, 2026, featuring four items including pouches and a hairband.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
From May 8 to June 6, 2026, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is running a collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin, featuring a pop-up shop, limited merchandise, stamp rally, and special events to celebrate both brands' 30th anniversaries.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Sumizome from Yuzusoft's popular visual novel Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order in an amiami exclusive version that includes a smiling face part and optional open-chest upper body part.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" is hosting a first-ever Cinnamoroll collaboration sweets buffet from July 1 to August 16, 2026, featuring 8 types of adorable sweets and original drinks inspired by Cinnamoroll and friends.
A new wave of Star Wars games has arrived in Fortnite, bringing iconic battles, cantina management, X-wing piloting, and a special Mandalorian and Grogu watch party event.
New original goods featuring chibi character illustrations with a "Check Sailor" theme from King of Prism are now on sale via the online lottery service Marukuji, with prizes including acrylic dioramas, keychains, and can badges.
A long-awaited crossover between the fantasy RPG Legend of Kabala and TV anime Black Clover launched on May 1, 2026, bringing beloved characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle into the world of Kabala for a limited-time collaborative event.
New collaboration merchandise featuring TV anime Medalist and Sanrio Characters has gone on sale, with character pairs dressed in themed costumes available at Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro and Teleasa Shop locations, as well as online.
SAMANTHA VEGA has released a Sanrio Characters collaboration summer collection featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and Kuromi across basket bags, mini shoulder bags, and bag charms.
The 17LIVE live streaming app is launching its first collaboration event with mezzo piano junior, the iconic Heisei-era teen fashion brand. The event runs from May 1 to May 15, 2026, offering mezzo piano-themed gifts, digital prizes, and official character merchandise.
A 1/7 scale figure of Entelechia from Arknights in her Promotion Stage 2 version is now available for pre-order at Amiami, featuring intricate scythe detailing, pearl and aurora painting, and a bat and rose themed base. Scheduled for release in February 2027.
The Bourbon-themed lottery returns with a refreshed lineup of nostalgic and cute merchandise, including pillows, cushions, blankets, keychains, socks, and more, available at retailers nationwide.
A new FURYU Kuji lottery based on Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- is coming to convenience stores and hobby shops from May 16. The lineup features first-ever 3D figures of Heshikiri Hasebe and Shokudaikiri Mitsutada in their "Celebration Costume" outfits.
The fourth story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle is now live. Collect event coins in the Yagyu Arc, pull the SSR Yagyu Kyubei character, and earn a new universal evolution material through a limited repost campaign.
HOBBY SEARCH is now accepting pre-orders for a limited-color exclusive soft vinyl figure from the CCP Middle Size Series — the Godzilla 2000 Millennium BLAZE Reflection Ver., featuring a fiery coloring and special aurora film inside that creates rainbow color shifts depending on the viewing angle.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn China dress illustrations from Kare ni Irai Shite wa Ikemasen is now available through the DRAW!DRAW! service, with prizes including oversized acrylic stands, acrylic cards, glitter can badges, and illustration card sets.
A Nendoroid of Kasane Teto based on her VOICEPEAK text-to-speech software form is set for release in October 2026, priced at 7,800 yen.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved picture book series Kobito Zukan, a newly created giant Hotoke Akabane balloon will make its world premiere at Suma Patio in Kobe starting May 2, 2026. The three-day event also features a kobito hunt, special lottery, and food court collaboration menus.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for 11 new items from the TV anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, including original illustration trading acrylic cards, glitter can badges, life-size tapestries, and more in a Beach Date ver. design.
Japanese furniture maker Maruni Mokko has taken part in a collaboration project between Paris Saint-Germain and Astro Boy, releasing a limited-edition walnut wood sculpture of the iconic character alongside ceramic and soft-vinyl versions by two other Japanese craft partners.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Concept Master Line adds a 1/5 scale vignette of illustrator necömi's debut art book cover "Love is Overflowing," with pre-orders now open and release slated for 2027.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of popular NIJISANJI VTuber Nozomi Ishigami is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi from brand A・DIMENSION, with a planned release in July 2027.
The beloved "Bunny Boy" designs from the popular mobile game Obey Me! are being made into figures for the first time, available for pre-order in both Japan and the United States starting May 1, 2026.
A collaboration event between the popular anime Odekake Kozame and Aqua World Oarai, Japan's aquarium with the greatest variety of shark species, runs from May 14 to July 13, 2026.
PAW Patrol: Dino World, a 3D open-world action-adventure game set on the dinosaur-filled Dino Island, is heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026, with a physical Nintendo Switch version also available for pre-order.
The Puchi Licca-chan San-X Universe Collection, the second installment of the popular mini doll series, will go on sale on June 27, 2026. The mystery box set features seven variations including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and a secret type, priced at 1,650 yen each.
Puyopuyo!! Quest kicks off its 13th anniversary second-wave campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring a free 101-draw login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new gacha introducing two new characters — Shinayaka Kitchen no Towa and Yokubari Kitchen no Furushu.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
A POP UP PARADE L Size completed figure of Coco from the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Produced by Good Smile Company, the figure stands approximately 190mm tall and is scheduled for release in November 2026, priced at ¥9,800 (tax included).
Acrylic stands featuring Zundamon and Tohoku Zunko are available at the Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon Product Exhibition mini, held at Sendai Ekimae E-BEANS from May 2 to 5, 2026.
Two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Asuka and Futunomitama — have been added to DMM GAMES' Ayakashi Rumble!, alongside the Ayakashi Assault Event where players can obtain ★5 Momochi as a reward.
Chapter 9 of the main quest in the seal-collecting RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection has launched, introducing two new ☆3 characters alongside a damage challenge event and a series of Golden Week campaigns.
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, along with a pickup scout featuring two new pilots.
A new lineup of merchandise based on "The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!" is arriving from Nijigen COSPA in mid-July 2026, including a renewed "Makai Fukko" T-shirt, an acrylic stand, a beer mug, tote bags, and a pass case. Pre-orders are now open.
The official YouTube channel for the long-running toy candy brand "Hone Hone Zaurus" is set to open on April 30 at 8:00 PM, featuring four original video series for fans of all ages.
A new gem princess has made her debut in the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation. Cuprite brings a fresh disruption playstyle, along with limited gacha events and a new story chapter.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
Merchandise from the SAKAMOTO DAYS TV anime POP UP SHOP, held at Shinjuku Marui Annex, is now available for online post-sale through the THEキャラ shop. Orders are open through May 14, 2026.
SEGA is hosting the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Official Fan Meeting Tour in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and applications are now open through May 10 via a lottery system.
The Star Detective Precure! Exhibition coming to Yokohama from May 15, 2026 has unveiled its weekday-only entrance gift, repeat visitor present, and the complete merchandise lineup.
Usamaru Kitchen has launched early May limited stages where players can obtain a new Usamaru Marching Band costume and a revival Blue Sky Outing (Usako) costume, along with login bonuses featuring seasonal ingredients.
Two 1/7 scale completed figures of Uzaki Hana and Uzaki Tsuki in cheerleader outfits from the TV anime "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω" have been announced by MuseMolds, with a planned release in September 2026.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the TV anime Fire Force has launched, bringing Special Fire Force Company 8 members including Shinra, Arthur, Maki, and Tamaki into the White Cat world.
The 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne adds the new Healer class and Fairy race on April 30, 2026, along with the legendary adventurer Unwithering Flower, Anemone (voiced by Kana Hanazawa), a new adventurer Camille, the new quest Forgotten Pharmaceutical Techniques, and various campaign events.
Boston-born casual lifestyle brand '47 is releasing a new lineup of embroidered caps featuring Mickey & Friends and Winnie-the-Pooh characters, available from May at the official online store and retailers nationwide.
Three limited-edition packs of Bifesta's popular carbonated foam facial wash are now available, featuring the globally beloved Esther Bunny character from artist Esther Kim.
New Bocchi the Rock! merchandise is now available to order through the CharaON! online shop, featuring the main characters in maid outfits across three product types.
Calbee's Pizza Potato chips are getting three limited-edition Kirby collaboration packages available at convenience stores across Japan from late April 2026 through early June 2026.
A limited-edition soft vinyl figure of Hedorah in an exclusive "Venom Prism" colorway has launched for pre-order at the arktz&DBA online shop, crafted by CCPJAPAN with high-quality clear gradient coloring.
The online lottery "eeo lottery" featuring Corrector Yui is now on sale at eeo Store online, offering Japanese outfit-themed original illustrations and GraffArt merchandise including canvas boards, acrylic stands, and more.
Two new Disney character bread varieties featuring Mickey & Minnie and Chip & Dale packaging go on sale from May 1, 2026, each including one of 24 sparkling metallic collectible stickers.
A 1/7 scale figure of Saki Hanami from Gakuen Idolmaster in her "Re;IRIS Ver." stage costume is now available for pre-order at COCOstore, with the reservation period open until July 30, 2026.
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, a two-day figure showcase featuring over 1,000 exhibits, is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara on June 6 and 7. Paid early access tickets for the June 5 preview evening are now available via lottery.
Legeclo: Legend Clover on DMM GAMES is celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a free daily 10-pull gacha through May 12, where the 100th pull guarantees an SSR character. New characters Joker & Lü Bu, Kirin, Artorius, and Overlord are also joining the roster.
Primavista, the base makeup brand from Kao Corporation, is releasing limited edition Pocket Monsters special packages in two phases — a UV primer in four character designs from May 9, and a pre-makeup gel wash from July 11, 2026.
The second release in the Royal Mint's Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary coin series is now on sale, featuring a "Loyalty" theme and depicting Christopher Robin and Pooh walking together. Both a color silver and a gold coin are available exclusively through Coin Palace in Japan.
Five pixel art-style flip phone keychains featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Bad Badtz-Maru are rolling out at Aeon Fantasy's cashless "Kapuebo" capsule toy machines.
The popular shy character TERE TERE Chan is getting its first-ever POP-UP SHOP at Shibuya Sakura Stage from May 26 to June 10, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise including a sold-out plush charm.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime "The Ramparts of Ice" opens at Ikebukuro P´PARCO 3F from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring new merchandise including can badges, collection cards, acrylic stands, and more.
New Unajiro-kun merchandise, including three bromide designs and additional coloring pages, is now available for printing at FamilyMart's in-store multi-copy machines starting April 27, 2026.
The Westin Yokohama has started accepting reservations for a limited-time stay package that includes admission tickets to Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, available for stays through August 31, 2026.
A limited-time themed café based on The Apothecary Diaries novel series is set to open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from May 14 and in Umeda, Osaka from May 28, 2026, with menus inspired by traditional herbal medicine concepts across three categories.
Over the Golden Week holidays, Atre Kameido's rooftop will host a petting zoo in collaboration with Tobu Zoo, plus a Biore UV mystery-solving event for families.
BREEZE, a children's fashion brand with around 140 stores nationwide, has released a collaboration collection with Tomica, the long-running diecast minicar series. The lineup covers graphic T-shirts, aloha sets, amphibious pants, pajamas, and an outdoor hat, available in stores and online from April 24, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Suminome from the popular visual novel game Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order, with a February 2027 release planned.
A collaboration between TV anime "Detective Conan" and Adastria Co., Ltd. launches on May 9, 2026, featuring 44 items across six brands — GLOBAL WORK, LOWRYS FARM, RAGEBLUE, JEANASIS, PAGEBOY, and PBLIM. Character visit events are also planned at Lalaport Yokohama, Yokohama Sotetsu Joinus, and and ST TOKYO.
A limited-time Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana shop opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 29 to May 11, 2026, featuring Big Hero 6 fluffy apple cakes, Fantasia blonde chocolate sandwiches, and the Kansai debut of Chip 'n' Dale vanilla chocolate sandwiches starting May 5.
A new "Flocky Figure" featuring Black Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot character of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is set to launch in late April 2026, with five varieties available at official stores and retail locations across the Kansai region.
New monitor plushies, mascot keychains, and embroidery stickers featuring Toro from Doko Demo Issyo are available for pre-order from April 24, 2026, with in-store sales beginning May 2 at the "Torofes" fan event and the Tokyo Solamachi pop-up store.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture has launched its Harmonyland 35th Anniversary celebrations, marked by a grand opening ceremony on April 26, 2026, featuring 22 Sanrio characters and the debut of a new Hello Kitty anniversary costume.
A series of pop-up events tied to the HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2026 North America tour will be held at 8 BOOKOFF USA stores across the country from April 24 through June 28, 2026, offering fans both in-store and interactive experiences.
HIKE directed the video production and illustration for the lyric video of "Bloody Scarlet," the character song performed by Scarlet El Vandimion from the TV anime May I Ask for One Final Thing?, combining dynamic typography with a bold red-based visual style to convey the character's strength and elegance.
Finnish design brand Iittala is launching a limited-edition collaboration with Pokémon to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, pairing its iconic Origo tableware series with Pikachu in a collection that goes on sale May 1, 2026.
To celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th, jewelry brand JAM HOME MADE is offering free shipping on its Star Wars collection from April 25 to May 10, 2026.
Children's clothing brand klädskåp is releasing its first collaboration with Kobitos Encyclopedia — the beloved illustrated book series celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 — starting April 29, 2026, at nationwide stores and the official online shop.
The hexagonal puzzle game LINE POP2 is running a collaboration event with Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān!, featuring limited-time characters, special login bonuses, and various in-game events from April 24 through May 22, 2026.
Eight new stationery items from the mojojojo stuffed toy and gift brand are hitting stores on May 2, 2026, featuring adorable plushie characters dressed in fashionable clothes and hats under the PATTERN COLLECTION theme.
Tabio's Kutsushitaya brand is teaming up with Narumiya International's beloved "Heisei retro" characters ANGEL BLUE and mezzo piano for their first-ever collaboration sock collection, launching May 1st at 149 Kutsushitaya stores and the Tabio online store.
A collaboration between Ojamajo Doremi and Village Vanguard is now accepting online pre-orders, featuring nine types of merchandise with newly drawn illustrations of the magical apprentices in a Village Vanguard setting.
The new "Oversize" plushie series from Bushiroad Prize features all five MyGO!!!!! characters dressed in casual oversized outfits, available as mini-crane prizes at game centers across Japan from April 24, 2026.
An immersive exhibition devoted to Pingu opens at the newly launched YURAKUCHO MUSEUM inside Tokyo International Forum from July 10 to September 6, 2026, featuring rare clay models from the original production, photo spots, and hands-on activities.
A new online lottery featuring original character goods from the TV anime Princession Orchestra has launched on Marukuji, running from April 27 through May 31, 2026.
Kotobukiya is releasing a 1/7 scale complete figure of Teoritta, the Sword Goddess from TV anime "Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004," scheduled for October 2026 at a reference price of 27,500 yen.
Starting May 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Choji Akimichi, Deidara, Kawaki, and Iruka Umino with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
A limited-time Anpanman Kids Collection pop-up shop is open at Yanase Takashi's Store Anpanman Shop Furano in Hokkaido, featuring Furano-exclusive melon and lavender-themed items through September 30, 2026.
A direct fire hot sandwich maker featuring the "Bread Thief" character is now available exclusively at Village Vanguard, priced at 3,960 yen including tax.
Brown Dust II has added a new character cassette titled "Miracle★Twinkle," following three magical girls running a small agency, along with a limited-time costume pickup event.
Choro-Q miniature toy cars inspired by Edogawa Conan and Haibara Ai from Detective Conan / Case Closed are now on sale at AMNIBUS, the anime and manga goods shop. Limited quantities available at ¥2,178 each.
A larger-sized soft vinyl figure of SHIDORO from the popular gun-girl RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke is set for release in September 2026, featuring a functional coin slot on the back.
The Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro Butterbeer Truck will appear at Oasis 21's Galaxy Plaza in Nagoya from April 29 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive Butterbeer Popcorn and the newly launched Butterbeer Cotton Candy.
LINDA. SHOP, carrying popular Korean characters and original new characters, has opened in Omotesando as of April 4, 2026. The shop features merchandise, photo spots, and immersive character displays.
LINE Bubble 2 has kicked off a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring beloved characters like Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll in premium gachas, login bonuses, and a range of in-game events running through mid-May 2026.
A new lineup of Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club merchandise from Sync Innovation is now open for pre-order, featuring acrylic stands, star-shaped can badges, and a range of practical items.
The beloved Monchhichi character is heading to capsule toy machines across Japan dressed in fun, fashion-forward outfits — featuring a puffed surface finish and 6 designs to collect.
A six-piece capsule toy collection featuring Moomin comics artwork by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson rolls out across Japan from late April 2026, priced at 400 yen per turn.
To mark Moomin Day on August 9 — the birthday of creator Tove Jansson — a limited tote bag giveaway campaign will launch from July 1, 2026, and a special fan club event is planned in the greater Tokyo area.
Kyusanko Group has announced a large-scale summer 2026 collaboration with the TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends, featuring a special wrapped bus, a pop-up shop at Sakuramachi Kumamoto, and guided tours through the anime's real-life model locations in Hitoyoshi and Kuma.
WAVE's classic BEACH QUEENS series returns in POP UP PARADE format with L size figures of Panty and Stocking from New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, both scheduled for a November 2026 release and available through AmiAmi.
Two chibi-style figures from the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DORO series — Dorothy and Cinderella — are available for re-order at amiami, with a planned release in September 2026.
The third entry in the Noraneko Gundan coin bank series features the food-loving talking robot Marmie-chan caught mid-snack, nibbling on an apple with eyes closed in bliss.
Palm-sized mascot lights featuring the beloved Heisei-retro Ocha-Ken characters are coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late April 2026, with four designs available at 400 yen per play.
A Pingu collaboration featuring 27 ice-blue summer-themed items is coming to Thankyou Mart stores across Japan from late May 2026, with online pre-orders now open.
Prime 1 Studio's Museum Masterline series features a 1/3 scale statue of The Batman Who Laughs and Robin King from DC Comics' Dark Nights: Death Metal, with pre-orders now open and a scheduled release between September and December 2027.
A limited-time pop-up store for the beloved harp seal character Sirotan is set to open at Shibuya Sakura Stage from April 30 to May 13, 2026, coinciding with the exciting announcement of Sirotan's first-ever TV anime adaptation.
Biratori Town in Hokkaido — home to Japan's largest wild lily of the valley colony — is teaming up with Snow Miku for its 2026 Suzuran Viewing Event, featuring photo spots, a scavenger hunt, local restaurant tie-ins, and an SNS campaign.
A 1/7 scale figure of Yanami Anna from the TV anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" in her swimsuit is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Manufactured by Good Smile Company, the figure captures the character's bright smile and stylish proportions, with a planned release in December 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for Trading Ani-Art Can Badges featuring characters from Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX. Orders began on April 16, with a limited purchase bonus included.
Popular SNS characters Whippi & Wrappi are teaming up with Thank You Mart for a 15-item collaboration collection of everyday goods, all priced at 390 yen (429 yen with tax). In-store sales begin in late May 2026, with online pre-orders already open.
Starting June 18, 2026, 3650's bestselling waterproof mascaras will be available in Minnie & Daisy character designs in limited quantities at drugstores and online stores across Japan.
Ivan and Till from the Korean-originated Alien Stage are joining the popular "Look Up" completed figure series from MegaHouse, with both figures priced at 4,950 yen each and scheduled for release in late October 2026.
Can★Do has launched a new 25-piece collection inspired by the Disney animation film Dumbo, featuring charming pink and blue designs available at stores nationwide from April 23, 2026.
To celebrate the May 1st birthdays of "Tetsudou Musume" characters Togawa Tsukushi and Hayami Daiya, Choshi Electric Railway is hosting a birthday collaboration event from May 1 to 10, featuring special headmarks, limited-edition tickets, character panels, and new collaborative merchandise.
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale completed figure of "Lou Magmel" from CODE VEIN II is now available for pre-order at Amiami, priced at 27,500 yen (tax included) with a scheduled release in October 2026.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
The Lucrea Gakuen Idolmaster Kotone Fujita "World's Cutest Me Ver." 1/7 scale finished figure is now available for reorder at Amiami and select retailers, with a planned release in September 2026.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting a full lineup of Sanrio character stages, hero shows, and family-friendly exhibitions throughout Golden Week 2026.
Starting May 18, 2026, a limited-edition digital travel pass goes on sale, bundling Seibu Railway all-day access, bus transfers to metsä, a Moominvalley Park day pass, and a local shopping coupon for Hanno City stores.
A pop-up celebrating Heisei-era kawaii culture, featuring the first collaboration between Hoppechan and Heisei Fancy Characters, runs at Daimaru Kobe through May 18, 2026.
To celebrate the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Toy Story 5, innisfree is launching a special limited edition collection featuring beloved characters, available in limited quantities from May 1st, 2026.
Chihiro Rokuhira and Hakuri Sazanami from the manga Kagurabachi are joining MegaHouse's "Look Up" figure series, featuring seated figures that look up at approximately 110mm tall, priced at 4,620 yen each with a scheduled release in late October 2026.
A 1/7 scale pre-painted figure of Takakiyo Kanan from Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi has been announced by Kotobukiya, based on an original illustration drawn specifically for this figure by manga author nonco. Priced at 22,000 yen (tax included), the figure is scheduled for release in November 2026.
LIVE VIEWING JAPAN Inc. has officially unveiled five mascot characters — including "Liveview Dog" — who will appear across the company's social media and more. A LINE sticker set featuring all five characters is now available.
An online lottery featuring merchandise from My Boyish Girlfriend Is Too Cute is now available for reservation on Square Enix e-STORE and DMM Scratch, with exclusively drawn illustrations of Akira in various outfits and expressions.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will hold the Spring Rose Festival 2026 from May 9 to June 14, 2026, with special Licca-chan photo spots, collaboration food, and a variety of rose-themed events.
New merchandise from The Dangers in My Heart's popular "Chipoke" series is open for pre-orders, featuring Ichikawa and Yamada in adorable jersey maid outfits.
The first wave of Ultra Q hand puppet soft vinyl figures — Kanegon and Garamon from the classic 1966 tokusatsu series — is now available for pre-order from Masudaya Saito Boeki, following the earlier Ultraman hand puppet series.
Starting April 21, 2026, Hanno Station is decorated with colorful umbrellas tied to the "Moomin Valley and Umbrella 2026" event at Moominvalley Park, with the display planned to run through early September.
An online lottery featuring merchandise from the anime series "A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation" goes on sale April 27, 2026, offering prizes ranging from tapestries and acrylic panels to keychains and can badges.
Asahi Beverages has launched a limited-time collaboration between Calpis and San-X Universe, featuring a special video and a campaign offering 1,000 winners a Calpis Drinking Kit.
The Dragon Quest Island attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island launched its remake on April 24, 2026, celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary with new sub-quests, exclusive merchandise, and a special Kandata character greeting event.
A large-scale capsule toy specialty store, Gashapon Department Store in Bookstore, has opened inside TSUTAYA Minamifuruya in Kawagoe, Saitama, on April 24, 2026, featuring 400 vending machines and an extensive product lineup.
A 91-day collaboration campaign between Narumiya Characters — beloved mascots from popular 2000s junior apparel brands — and ROUND1 entertainment venues is rolling out across Japan starting April 27.
Felissimo's Cat Club has released four new collaboration items featuring Nyanko-sensei from the TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends, available online from April 17. The spring lineup includes a UV-cut cardigan, a flat pouch, a rain/shine umbrella, and a Seto pottery toast plate.
COSPA has announced a new line of illustrated goods featuring Sakata Ginhachi from the TV anime Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class, with items including an acrylic stand, towels, mug, and more — all planned for release in late July 2026.
A limited-time Hatsune Miku pop-up shop and cafe featuring original merchandise and menus based on illustrator Kei Mochizuki's Chinese-style outfit artwork is set to run at Tree Village stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama.
funbox is releasing a new lineup of original goods featuring illustrator mikko's "Lil ala mode" characters, with a general sale starting May 12, 2026, and an early pre-sale at select stores from April 24.
Merchandise from the Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! POP UP STORE, previously held at Yurakucho Marui, is now available for post-event online orders through the THEキャラ mail order site.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" is heading to Lucua Iela 1F in Umeda, Osaka from May 1 to May 14, 2026, with exclusive pre-release items, limited novelty gifts, and a photo-ready interior.
Hawaii's first official PEANUTS store, Snoopy's Surf Shop, is teaming up with the mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops in a special collaboration event, bringing JOE SURFER Snoopy into the game alongside a limited-time tote bag giveaway.
Two new collaboration trading cards are joining the Hikonyan Trading Card lineup — one tied to Hikonyan Cafe's 1st anniversary event, and another featuring a Hanshin Tigers mascot design.
A limited-edition colorway of the popular CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla 1999, featuring rainbow hologram film and a fiery clear orange finish, is available for pre-order at the HOBBY SEARCH online store.
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.
A dreamy new The Little Mermaid collection featuring original artwork by illustrator mikko is arriving at Disney Store locations from April 24, 2026, with early access at flagship stores and online from April 21.
A limited-time collaboration afternoon tea featuring beloved Sanrio characters will be offered at THE SUN & THE MOON (Restaurant) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, from April 24 to June 21, 2026.
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 special collaboration between Australian artist Mulga the Artist and Sanrio Characters brings seven embroidered cap designs featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Hangyodon, going on sale April 24, 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Chewable Breath Care gummies get a limited-edition makeover with 10 Sumikko Gurashi character designs, featuring grape and yogurt flavors, available nationwide from April 30, 2026.
The twin characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi are arriving on the Desktop Mate platform as individual DLC packs on April 24, 2026, bringing character voices, animations, and a special combo interaction system for those who own both.
Fujiya Confectionery shops are releasing a new Bandai collaboration dessert on April 27, 2026. The "Fun to Dig! Peko-chan Charapaki Excavation Dinosaur Parfait" uses popular Bandai candy products and comes in a limited-edition Peko-chan x dinosaur design.
From April 24 to May 28, 2026, Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide are hosting the "SUNNY SIDE BEAR" fair, featuring a tropical fruit crepe and five colorful soda floats topped with a bear wearing sunglasses made from tea gelato.
DIANA, the Japanese women's shoes and bags brand, is releasing the third installment of its Harry Potter collaboration collection starting April 29, 2026.
Five colorful new items inspired by Honeydukes, the beloved candy shop in Hogsmeade, go on sale at Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro stores and the online shop starting April 24, 2026.
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.
holoBase, a pixel-art baseball game featuring hololive members and fan mascots, has launched on Steam. A 7-day 20% off launch sale is running from the release date.
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.
LIVING with LIVLIES is a game-like smartphone app where players inhabit the body of a Livly creature and build their own life in a post-apocalyptic world. Pre-registration opened on April 7, 2026.
A PostPet online lottery featuring no-loss prizes goes on sale April 24, 2026, offering plush toys, pouches, towels, and more inspired by the beloved Heisei-era email companion software.
Puyopuyo!! Quest is celebrating its 13th anniversary on April 24, 2026, with a packed lineup of special events and the 13th Anniversary Double Power Gacha featuring the debut of new characters Draco & Lidelle and Demon Servant.
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.
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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received an update on April 16 introducing the new legendary character "[Ultimate Ruler] Mist," along with Nata, three new legendary pets, and multiple in-game events including a Raid Equipment bonus and an upcoming Arena Challenge Event.
Studio Alice is rolling out new Pokémon Japanese-style costumes and exclusive chromakey backgrounds celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary, available at select locations from April 17, 2026.
A collaboration between the popular goods brand SWIMMER and Sanrio Characters launched on April 18, featuring cute apparel, face pouch charms, and sticker sets available at Don Quijote and Apita stores across Japan.
TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA and Nagoya's iconic Taiwan ramen restaurant YABA MISEN are launching a limited collaboration, with illustrator ELLYLAND's custom artwork reimagining popular dishes as charming characters on exclusive apparel and goods available from April 25.
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.
AS KNOW AS plus has released a collaboration T-shirt featuring Tom and Jerry characters Jerry and Tuffy, complete with a matching acrylic keychain. The unisex long-sleeve T-shirt is available in four colors on ZOZOTOWN, Rakuten Fashion, and at AS KNOW AS plus stores.
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of Battle Girl High School, an eeo Kuji online lottery has launched on the eeo Store online shopping site, featuring exclusive new merchandise with official character illustrations.
DMM GAMES' roguelike action RPG Tenshoku Maou has added "Popoca" as the second 1.5th anniversary limited character, with login bonuses, a 24-hour gacha sale, and linked mini-missions available alongside her debut.
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.
PRIME 1 STATUE has released a 1/15 scale Legacy Museum Collection statue of the Spinosaurus from Jurassic World Rebirth. Pre-orders opened on April 16, with the statue scheduled to ship between September and December 2027.
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.
The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.
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.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
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.
Miniature versions of kids' sandals featuring Sanrio Characters designs are arriving at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late April 2026. The five-piece lineup includes Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi, priced at 400 yen per turn.
The third edition of the GiGO exclusive URUCHURU POP SEAL prize sticker series arrives at approximately 300 GiGO Group stores across Japan from Saturday, April 25, 2026, adding new mini sticker designs and introducing an oversized BIG format for the first time.
A Nendoroid of yoshikitty — the character born from a collaboration between YOSHIKI of X JAPAN/THE LAST ROCKSTARS and Sanrio's Hello Kitty — is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at ¥6,100 with a September 2026 release planned.
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.
A merchandise event for The Bears' School picture book series is taking place at Sogo Chiba's 6F Event Hall from April 21 to May 6. With approximately 500 items on sale, the venue also features SDGs educational panels and photo spots.
Lotte is releasing two new Detective Conan-themed slab gums on April 21st, 2026, featuring Mystery Grape and Flash Lemon flavors. Each pack includes a QR code linking to a puzzle challenge campaign where participants can win exclusive prizes.
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.
To celebrate KAITO's 20th anniversary in 2026, jewelry brand LUMOTION is releasing four special accessory pieces, including a stone pendant crafted by a designated "Contemporary Master Craftsman" from Yamanashi. Early pre-orders opened April 15, 2026, with the official release set for July 13, 2026.
From May 29 to June 28, 2026, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is hosting Miffy Birthday Month, a one-month special event featuring exclusive collaboration food, merchandise, workshops, and a first-ever birthday show celebrating Miffy's birthday.
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.
To celebrate Pompompurin's 30th anniversary, three giant character objects — approximately 3 meters tall and wide — are appearing at locations across Shibuya for a limited time from April 15 to 21, 2026.
Sho-Bi-Doh has launched the Sanrio Characters limited edition "Kamiomoi Hair Dry Cap TC" featuring My Melody, Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll designs, available at variety stores and online from April 15, 2026.
The beloved Heisei-era character Hoppe-chan® from Sun Hoseki is getting a dedicated special book on April 22, 2026, bundled with a ribbon-quilted pouch and a cute bangs clip as bonus items.
Thank You Mart is releasing a second collaboration with the beloved goods brand SWIMMER, featuring 20 retro fancy-themed items priced at 390 yen each (429 yen tax included). In-store sales begin in early May 2026, with online pre-orders now open.
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.
The smartphone cooking game Usamaru Kitchen is running a late-April limited stage from April 15 to April 30, 2026, offering new and revival costumes alongside seasonal ingredient login bonuses.
A Sanrio Characters collaboration version of the popular Air-In Fuji Eraser is set to go on sale May 29, 2026. The limited edition comes in four gift box sets featuring two erasers each, with designs based on Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, and Pompom Purin.
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.
The second installment of the HIPPERS mofusand series is on the way, featuring Shrimp Meow characters dressed in shrimp-themed costumes. Seven designs are available in blind box packaging, going on sale April 24, 2026.
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.
A no-lose in-store lottery featuring limited Piapro Characters merchandise — including seated stuffed animals and newly drawn illustration items — rolls out at hobby shops and bookstores across Japan from Saturday, May 23, 2026.
A Chiikawa DAISO-exclusive collection of 28 items — including stationery, pouches, can badges, and more — starts rolling out at DAISO stores across Japan from April 14, 2026.
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 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.
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).
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.
Koikeya has renewed its long-selling Polinky corn snack brand, launching three updated flavors with redesigned packaging nationwide from April 13, 2026, alongside new character merchandise and a campaign to win a Polinky Knapsack and snack set.
Legeclo: Legend Clover is running a 4.5th anniversary event starting April 14, 2026, featuring daily 10-pull free gacha for up to 100 total pulls, the new combo characters Andromeda & Cassiopeia, and new characters Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.
Kenelephant is releasing an oversized flocky figure series based on artist Takuma Fujisaki's Mall Mutant characters, with six designs going on sale from April 17, 2026.
Five original plush mascots featuring the beloved characters of Morinaga Ramune Candy are rolling out at capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late April, priced at 500 yen per capsule.
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.
A pop-up store featuring Strawberry Newspaper-designed goods, including Munyugurumi plush toys, will be held at LUMINE EST Shinjuku B1F from April 14 to April 26, 2026.
AMNIBUS, an online shop specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for three new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba products starting April 6.
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.
Three Hello Kitty plush charms inspired by Marion Crepes' signature flavors are set to go on sale on April 30, 2026, as part of a collaboration book celebrating the popular crepe chain's 50th anniversary.
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.
one'sterrace is hosting a Miffy goods in-store event from April 15 to May 17, 2026, with a fresh pistachio and lavender series, apparel, and more at stores nationwide.
The second series of "PACHIMON TOMODACHI!" — the official self-bootleg mascots from SIO's art toy project "The TOMODACHI!" — launches at VINYL inside GranSta Tokyo on April 30, 2026, with three new designs.
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.
Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped sweet from Nagoya, is coming to Hokkaido for the first time at AEON MALL Sapporo Hassamu as part of the Aichi/Tokai Fair, with limited sales on April 18 and 19, 2026.
VTuber Amane Marry has teamed up with Village Vanguard for a travel-themed merchandise collection, with orders open at the Village Vanguard Online Store from April 9 through April 26, 2026.
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.
AVIOT has unveiled Cinnamoroll and Kuromi collaboration true wireless earphones based on the popular TE-Q3R model, featuring original character designs and over 40 newly recorded voice lines each. Pre-orders opened on April 9, 2026.
Belc supermarket is entering the Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Partner Division for the first time as "Belcook・Kuu・Guu・Ruu × Hapidanbui," with a collaboration campaign running at all stores starting April 10, 2026.
A new capsule toy collection inspired by Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly is set to roll out across Japan from mid-April 2026, featuring six colorful palm-sized mini lights that glow softly at the flip of a switch.
Kuriyama Beika's long-selling rice cracker Hoshi Tabeyo marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with refreshed packaging and the debut of a new star-shaped character named Hosihosi.
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.
Mila Owen is releasing its first-ever collaboration with Peanuts on April 24, 2026. The PEANUTS RECORDS capsule collection features music-themed designs of Snoopy, Woodstock, and Charlie Brown across apparel and accessories.
A collaboration between Nendoroid Face Maker and Nendoroid Shuichi Saihara is now underway, featuring six limited-edition face part sets available to order from April 9 to June 25, 2026.
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop on Apple Arcade has added a new "Puyo Garden" mode where players can raise and bond with their own puyo — giving it a name, feeding it snacks, and dressing it up in stylish costumes.
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.
Characters entered in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, including last year's top-ranked Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco, are rolling out as crane game prizes at amusement centers across Japan from April 2026.
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.
Anna Sui has released its third collaboration collection with Sanrio's Hello Kitty, featuring quilted bags, tweed items, and an iPhone case — all launching on April 15, 2026.
CHIBA CORGI has teamed up with My Melody and Kuromi to compete in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Partner Division. Voting is open from April 9 to May 24, 2026, and a social media campaign is running with Sanrio Puroland passport pairs and stuffed animal sets up for grabs.
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.
Natural and organic beauty select shop Cosme Kitchen is teaming up with Sanrio Co., Ltd.'s Hello Kitty for the first time, offering 18 limited items from May 29, 2026, with advance reservations opening May 12.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey" decoration campaign featuring Sesame Street characters, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
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.
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.
Pre-orders have opened at AMNIBUS for a trading can badge series featuring all 49 teams from the Super Sentai series, spanning the franchise's 50-year history.
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.
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).
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.
A new Esther Bunny pouch assortment capsule toy is set to roll out at vending machine locations nationwide from mid-April 2026, featuring five cute and functional designs.
Genshin Impact's version Luna VI update launched on April 8, 2026, introducing new 5-star Geo character Linnea, expanding Mondstadt's northern region with new areas, and kicking off fresh quests and events.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is offering Pokémon-themed stay plans from June 20 to August 26, 2026, with Pokémon-decorated rooms, themed meals, and exclusive collaboration amenity gifts to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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.
S-FIRE, the hobby brand by Sega Fave, has opened pre-orders for a new customizable Hatsune Miku figure featuring swappable face parts and adjustable poses. Orders are accepted through May 18, 2026, with delivery planned for November 2026.
A new lineup of Pingu sewing variety items is coming to capsule toy vending machines nationwide from mid-April 2026. The collection includes five practical accessories featuring the beloved world-famous penguin character.
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.
Reflector keyrings featuring beloved PUPPET SUNSUN characters SUNSUN, NONON, and ZONZON are rolling out in capsule toy machines across Japan from mid-April 2026, priced at 300 yen per try.
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 1/7 scale figure of Phoebe from the open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, produced by FuRyu under the F:NEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of December 2026.
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.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey - 25 Years of Smiles" interior decoration project, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
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.
The beloved Nagoya chick-shaped sweet Piyorin is heading to Hokkaido for the very first time, appearing at Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu during a special Aichi/Tokai Fair event on April 18 and 19, 2026.
A SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration design event is running in the arcade card printing game CARD CONNECT through May 31, 2026, featuring original print frames and hologram gacha cards.
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.
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.
Small Planet's NOSTALGICA series expands with four new bag and pouch styles featuring The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan in vibrant all-over prints — perfect for spring outings and travel.
Marimo Craft is releasing 11 new items featuring OSAMU GOODS characters — including clear multi-cases, clear mini totes, and mini charms — starting mid-April 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for four new Oshi no Ko merchandise items, including a Trading Acrylic Card Vol.2 and glitter can badges featuring Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEM-cho.
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.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new apparel collection featuring Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi characters, now available at their official online store and Rakuten shop.
A joint campaign uniting five DMM GAMES titles by Creative Team KUMASAN is running from April 6 to April 20, 2026, with revival collab characters, relay missions, login bonuses, and new mini collab scenarios.
The third collaboration between Mofusand and Sanrio Characters launches on April 17, 2026, featuring around 50 pastel-colored items inspired by an amusement park outing theme.
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.
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.
AMNIBUS will have a dedicated booth at the 23rd Hakurei Shrine Reitaisai on May 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight's East Exhibition Hall. Event-exclusive merchandise including model watches and Matsumoto Yoshito illustration items will be on sale.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting a collaboration event with the beloved dress-up doll Licca-chan from April 28 to July 16, 2026. Guests can enjoy stamp rallies, photo spots, collaboration menus, exclusive merchandise, and more.
The popular Suika Game and McDonald's Happy Meal collaboration is back for 2026, featuring beloved Sanrio Characters in an all-new online game available from April 10.
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.
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.
New merchandise for Disney Twisted-Wonderland has been announced, including Aurora Foil Can Badge & Metal Card Sets and Big Acrylic Stands featuring Bloom Birthday illustrations, available for pre-order through April 19, 2026.
Three new products are joining the beloved Tabekko Dobutsu lineup in April 2026 — a salt-infused sports drink-flavored ramune for summer hydration, a limited-edition matcha biscuit, and a bite-sized mini butter biscuit, all available at convenience stores across Japan.
Pilot Corporation's Mell-chan series adds a new starter set for ages 1.5 and up, renewed fan favorites, Sanrio collaboration outfits, and themed experiences at Toy Kingdom and Kids Land US. Most products launch April 18, 2026.
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.
Two new acrylic keychains and other merchandise featuring Kabukinyantaro dressed in costumes from classic kabuki performances go on sale starting April 9, 2026.
Rosette Gommage is releasing limited-edition packaging featuring Sanrio characters Kuromi and U*SA*HA*NA for its ClearPeel and BrightPeel products, going on sale nationwide from May 25, 2026.
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.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books — including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Paddington, and Thomas the Tank Engine — is opening at Lumine Yurakucho's Lumine Street.
A special Moomin x Ibaraki Milk Co., Ltd. collaboration package of the rich "Blissful Custard Pudding" goes on sale April 6, 2026, featuring six different character lid film designs and a prize campaign offering Moomin goods to 80 winners.
The mobile garden simulation app MOOMIN Welcome to Moominvalley is holding an April Ranking Event from April 3 to April 12. Fulfill map wishes to earn event points, climb the rankings, and win exclusive new plaza decorations.
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.
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.
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.
Starting April 2, 2026, new merchandise based on the "11th Anniversary Character Goods Vote" results for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S went on sale, featuring original artwork of 11 winning characters across goods and a perfume line.
Kracie's Dear Beauté HIMAWARI is launching three variants of a Moomin collaboration "Oil-In Treatment" in limited quantities on May 15, 2026, themed around the warmth of sharing happiness through letters.
Fujiya pastry shops are collaborating with Sanrio's 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking event, offering voting cards with every ¥550 purchase of Sanrio Characters collaboration products from April 9 to May 24, 2026.
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.
A pop-up shop featuring Piske & Usagi from Kanahei's Small Animals will be held at Osaka Takashimaya from April 8 to April 20, 2026, offering over 300 types of cute character goods including stationery and everyday items.
A special collaboration between Neo-Porte and Sanrio Characters brings exclusive merchandise to 116 Don Quijote stores nationwide starting April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
From April 9 to May 24, 2026, fruit juice bar Kajyu Kobo Karin and its sister stores are offering 9 Sanrio Characters collaboration juices, with each purchase earning a vote in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking and a random limited coaster from 10 designs.
The Powerpuff Girls POPUP STORE "Girls' Holiday," which proved hugely popular last year, is back at Fukuoka PARCO from April 8 to April 26, 2026, packed with cute merchandise including bags, pouches, skincare items, and more.
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.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
Kracie's Dear Beauté HIMAWARI is launching "Moomin Summer" and "Moomin Magnolia" Oil-In Shampoo & Conditioner sets in limited quantities on May 15, 2026, bringing a fresh seasonal twist to hair care routines.
The 9th edition of Marimocraft's popular "Collection Pin Badge" series arrives in early April 2026, featuring four designs inspired by Frozen, Tangled, Pinocchio, and Toy Story.
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.
Swedish legwear brand Happy Socks is releasing its first-ever collaboration with Sanrio's iconic Hello Kitty, featuring 21 pop and cute styles including crew socks, sport socks, kids socks, and gift box sets.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop in Ikebukuro is refreshing its beloved Suica Penguin Cake and Suica Penguin Pudding with brand-new flavors, available daily in limited quantities.
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.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh's original literary debut, a limited-edition Pakuncho featuring Pooh and Friends designs is rolling out from early April, with 72 character prints to collect.
San-X's beloved Rilakkuma character is set to arrive at THANK YOU MART stores nationwide with 27 limited items, all priced at 390 yen (tax-included 429 yen), starting late April 2026.
A special collaboration between ANNA SUI mini and Sanrio's beloved character Hello Kitty has arrived, featuring apparel and accessories with an original Hello Kitty design reimagined in the brand's signature style.
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.
Disney Store Kyoto Porta opens on April 28, 2026, with a unique store design blending Disney magic and Japanese aesthetics, around 1,200 items, and Kyoto-exclusive merchandise.
The Hamtaro Hamtown Shop is set to open on April 23, 2026, at PD Space 2F in Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, bringing character goods, opening commemorative items, and a loyalty point card.
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.
IKEA Japan is partnering with the new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia to mark its 20th anniversary, with Pikachu- and Snorlax-inspired room sets appearing in stores nationwide and a special "IKEA Island" arriving in the game. The event runs from April 1 to May 10, 2026.
A limited-edition collaboration line between the beloved Ocha-Ken characters and Kiriyan, a farming-focused gaming creator from Sayama City, has launched with original illustrated goods available to order online.
Monday Man, the character known for proclaiming Monday's arrival to weary holiday returnees, has launched as figure keychains in capsule toy corners nationwide starting March 30, 2026.
Mondelez Japan is releasing a Hello Kitty collaboration package for their popular Ritz Choco Sandwich, featuring three randomly inserted wrapper designs, available nationwide from April 6, 2026.
Bushiroad Creative's capsule toy brand "Bushi Cap!" has released the "Shining Pomeranian" series — light-up figures of a Pomeranian wearing a glowing collar, available in four color variants for 500 yen each.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
A new spring merchandise line inspired by the Quidditch Supply shop in Diagon Alley arrives at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter and Harry Potter Shops from April 1, 2026.
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.
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.
DMM GAMES' cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has launched a maid-costumed Jeanne alongside a seasonal event and a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara, running from April 10 to April 26.
Merchandise from the TOKYO6 Characters POP UP SHOP, previously held at Yurakucho Marui 8F, is now available for online order through THE Character shopping site until April 13, 2026.
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.
ChargeSPOT, Japan's leading mobile battery sharing service, has revealed its first official mascot character — Chapopo, a rabbit-type alien designed to free people from battery anxiety.
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.
Donguri Closet, a Studio Ghibli goods brand for adult women, is teaming up with accessories brand Palnart Poc to release two new earring sets featuring Baron and Louise from Whisper of the Heart, available from April 4, 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.
Livheart has released "Hamunigirii," a squeezable hamster mascot with a distinctive blank expression, now available on Village Vanguard Online with orders open until April 6, 2026.
Package pre-orders for Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited are now open. Store-exclusive bonus rough designs drawn by character illustrator Tsunako have also been unveiled, featuring characters from the upcoming RPG launching August 27, 2026.
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.
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 7th book in the "Oshiete! Sanrio Characters" series, featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi, launches with a food education theme to help young children learn about vegetables, fruits, and the joy of eating.
Tree of Savior Neverland introduces the new Ami version, bringing the exclusive companion pet Ami to the continent of Norn — a former demon lord who becomes a player's most trusted partner.
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.
Areeam, the brand produced by influencer Ainyan, is releasing a spring Disney Collection inspired by Miss Bunny and Thumper from Bambi, featuring gingham check tops and dresses.
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.
Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a 1/4 scale statue of Maximus in Power Armor from the Fallout TV drama under their Real Elite Master Line format, with pre-orders open from March 26 and release planned for August through November 2027.
Hot Toys has announced 1/1 scale life-size figures of Grogu and an Anzellan droid smith from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, arriving in September 2026.
A spicy cuisine-themed interior decoration event and a pickup gacha featuring new chef character Edel have launched in the mobile isekai restaurant simulation game Isekai Kitchen.
The popular squishy specialty brand MOOOSH SQUISHY has opened a limited-time store at Chubu Centrair International Airport, marking its first appearance in the Chubu region through July 29, 2026.
The PPULBATU CAFE 2026 in JAPAN, a themed cafe featuring Tomorrow X Together's official characters, is set to open at three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi starting in April 2026.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
Four bread-themed figures with grumpy-yet-generous expressions — white bread, whole wheat bread, strawberry donut, and chocolate sprinkle donut — are now available at capsule toy corners across Japan.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is launching four collaboration donuts inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available at all KKD locations from April 8, 2026.
A new line of character merchandise for the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center is coming, featuring original illustrations by manga artist Bkub Okawa. Items include acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, tote bags, face towels, and plushie mascots, with store-exclusive pre-sales kicking off on April 28, 2026.
Nagisa Shiota and Karma Akabane from Assassination Classroom are joining the withCAT cat-themed plush keychain series, with release planned for late July 2026.
A 1/6 scale completed figure of Apostle Olivier from the popular smartphone game Brown Dust 2 is now available at Amiami, with an exclusive mini acrylic character plate included as a bonus.
The beloved Korean character Choigosim is getting its first lottery in Japan, with 16 prize tiers of original illustrated merchandise launching at Lawson and select stores from April 24, 2026.
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.
A new Garfield collaboration collection featuring pop, colorful designs is coming to THANK YOU MART stores nationwide from mid-April 2026, with all items priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen). Online pre-orders open March 25.
All six Godzilla Store locations in Japan are participating in the spring "HEAT RAY CAMPAIGN" starting March 27, 2026, featuring special artwork by Shinji Higuchi and Mayu Yukishita, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever Godzilla Store in Kyushu.
Good Smile Company's Huggy Good Smile series is adding a new chibi figure based on Spark from Honkai: Star Rail, now accepting pre-orders at Amiami with a planned release in August 2026.
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.
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.
WE ART DOING has unveiled two new color variants of the Medusa Girl Illustrated by Yoshioka Complete Figure — Green Viper and Crimson Viper — set for release in October 2026 at ¥36,300 each.
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.
The Shibuya Sakuragaoka Sakura Matsuri kicks off on March 27, 2026 at Shibuya Sakura Stage and the surrounding Sakuragaoka area, bringing cherry blossom season to life with a lineup of events including a Sakura Miku pop-up, an artisan bread festival, and a world-class fashion carnival.
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.
Four new Suica Penguin regional character goods inspired by local traditions in Iwate, Miyagi, and Saitama go on sale from March 27, 2026 at TRAINIART stores and online.
Image Magic's character print sheet brand Charapita has launched 14 new Chiikawa iron transfer sheet designs, available in four sizes starting from ¥385.
The spring event HARMONYLAND Flower Fantasy kicked off at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on March 20, 2026, featuring the flower show "The Colorful Blooming!", colorful flower gardens, limited-edition food, and character merchandise.
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.
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.
Nakabayashi's award-winning "Lifestyle Tool" paper box storage series is getting a Moomin makeover. The "Lifestyle Tool Moomin House" collection launches at Loft stores in late March 2026, ahead of a nationwide release in late April.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
A new Pompompurin-themed bath poster set covering hiragana and katakana is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, from KADOKAWA. Pre-orders are now open at bookstores and online retailers across Japan.
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.
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.
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.
A lineup of original goods featuring newly drawn bunny girl artwork from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at the Maji-Get online store, starting March 23, 2026.
A new character, Satanachia, has joined the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, with a limited-time pickup gacha running from March 23 to April 6, 2026.
A PLAZA-exclusive Disney character collection from Skinnydip London launches on March 24, 2026, featuring Marie from The Aristocats, Lady from Lady and the Tramp, and Lucifer from Cinderella across iPhone cases, wrist bead straps, pouches, and wireless earphone cases.
Starting September 30, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland's Showbase in Tomorrowland will host a new stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group "The D-Groovationz4" alongside beloved Disney characters — including the debut of Vanellope and Baymax at Tokyo Disney Resort.
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.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the new & Shimajiro brand opens at café STUDIO in Harajuku from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, original merchandise, and a sticker campaign for visitors.
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.
The second collaboration between Chiikawa and Tokyo Banana brings a new cookie sandwich in banana milk flavor, plus the collab's first-ever original tote bag set, launching March 27, 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.
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.
Harmonyland's limited-time event "Harmonyland 35th Anniversary" kicks off on April 24, 2026. The latest announcement reveals the event's key visual for the first time, along with a brand-new anniversary costume for Hello Kitty.
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.
Laline is running an Instagram giveaway campaign to mark the release of its limited-edition "Dreamy Bath Time" collection featuring Cinnamoroll from Sanrio. Ten winners will receive a hand cream and an exclusive acrylic keychain.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is making its first-ever appearance in Kanto at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. Running from March 19 to 30, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods and exclusive event-only items, all wrapped in the theme color red.
A collaboration cafe celebrating Nishimura Yuji's 10th anniversary is coming to Cafe Fan Base at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The event features special plushie-friendly dining setups, interactive table technology, and a full character-themed menu running from April 15 to May 10, 2026.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, freshly-baked custard apple pie specialty shop RINGO is teaming up with Hello Kitty for a special collaboration. Four limited-edition items — including set boxes with exclusive goods and a Hello Kitty design financier tin — will roll out starting April 1, 2026.
A new book from Gakken lets you create stained glass-style artwork featuring popular Sanrio Characters simply by placing hologram stickers on template pages. The title earned a reprint even before its March 19 release.
SLAP SLIP, the children's apparel brand from Kobe-based Bebe Co., Ltd., has launched a new collaboration collection featuring Sanrio's popular characters Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin, now available at 64 stores nationwide and the BEBE MALL online store.
Kobe-based children's apparel brand SLAP SLIP is releasing a nostalgic yet adorable collaboration collection featuring SWIMMER and Sanrio Characters, available at 63 stores nationwide and online from late March 2026.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE (TAITO OLCG) is teaming up with Million Production VTuber Amakami Konomi for its first collaboration, featuring five exclusive prizes using a newly drawn "Nightwear" illustration, available starting March 26.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
A new spring/summer apparel collaboration between creator Yuji Nishimura and Sanrio Characters is arriving at Don Quijote stores nationwide from March 20, 2026. Popular items from the previous collection are also being restocked alongside brand-new T-shirt designs.
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.
Ginbis has introduced two limited-edition snacks now available at convenience stores nationwide — Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor and Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry, each offering a unique twist on beloved classic biscuits.
Six adorable-yet-fierce Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly mascot charms are hitting capsule toy machines across Japan in late March 2026 — each with a carabiner clip and silicone ring, handy for marking bags, bottles, and more.
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.
Starting March 20, 2026 — "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day" — Hydro Flask's Eric Carle collaboration bottles featuring iconic characters go on sale at HUNGRY MARKET inside Futako-Tamagawa's PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE, with online availability launching the same day.
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.
Legeclo: Legend Clover has launched a new school uniform-themed gacha featuring SSR characters Katia and Gabriel, alongside the "Passion Blooms at the Academy – Part 1" event running through March 30, 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.
A new Miffy Drawstring Bag Collection featuring five adorable pouch designs is rolling out to capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late March 2026, priced at ¥400 per turn.
The Japanese haircare brand MOROCCAN BEAUTY is launching its first-ever character collaboration, featuring limited-edition packaging with Sanrio's Cinnamoroll and My Melody. The special kits, each containing a shampoo and treatment duo, are priced at ¥3,190 and will be available starting March 17, 2026.
Four acrylic character stand designs featuring Kitagawa Marin are now open for pre-order on the anime goods online store Chara-ON!.
Skater Co., Ltd. has released a new Peanuts neon color series featuring vinyl lunch bags, acrylic cups, and screw handle mag bottles in four vibrant shades.
A collaboration event between Sonic Rumble and The Smurfs is now underway, running until April 15. Players can earn Smurf-themed skins, battle in a Smurf Village stage, and pick up exclusive items from the shop.
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.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
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.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
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.
A limited-time pop-up from KENELE STAND, the capsule toy shop run by art goods maker Kenelephant, is opening at LUMINE EST SHINJUKU 2F connEst from March 21 to April 20, 2026.
Lovetoxic, the teen girls' fashion brand by Narumiya International, has launched a collaboration collection featuring the beloved global character Monchhichi. Items are now available at Lovetoxic stores nationwide and through the official online shop NARUMIYA ONLINE.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
KENELESTAND, a capsule toy specialty shop run by Ken Elephant Co., Ltd., is releasing a collaboration with stuffed animal artist Munyu. The new product, Munyu Pouch Sprinkling & Pukusummer, features five spring/summer-themed pouch items and will go on sale in late March 2026.
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.
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.
Tiny calendar charms featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Pochacco are rolling out in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late March 2026.
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.
A special collaboration event between 17LIVE and the beloved LINE sticker character Mofupiyo is now underway, running from March 16 to 30, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, is releasing its first photo book, "I myaku you.," on April 13, 2026. The 224-page full-color book features a 3-day trip to Okinawa and comes with a special photo card.
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.
SWIMMER and GORO GURA are teaming up for a special campaign starting April 1, 2026, where lucky winners can receive exclusive original collaboration merchandise.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
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.
The Powerstorm series from Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors is now available at the official online store and select retailers nationwide, with a limited-time in-store badge giveaway campaign running at participating locations.
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.
Myethos has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Yvonne from Arknights: Endfield, now available for pre-order at Amiami. The figure is priced at ¥42,350 (tax included) with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Fat Company is releasing a 1/6-scale figure of Yumia Liessfeldt in a swimsuit, based on a special bonus illustration drawn by Benitama for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Priced at 26,800 yen, it is scheduled for release in February 2027.
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 relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
Suntory's Craft Boss coffee brand is launching a collaboration campaign with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starting March 16, alongside a renewal of its three flagship products.
Myethos has released the Gift+ Genshin Impact Columbina "Joyous Gathering" Ver. 1/8 Scale Completed Figure, available now for pre-order through Amiami, with a scheduled release in October 2026.
Palm-sized NuiPal plushies featuring 8 Gintama characters are now available for pre-order, with a release scheduled for around August 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.
Japanese audio brand LIFEEAR has released a collaboration model of its swappable wired earphones "Nova" featuring the popular character IP "Obungu to Issho," now available for pre-order.
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
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 1/7 scale figure of virtual YouTuber Sana Natori dressed in a Jiangshi costume is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at ¥23,800, with a planned release date of March 2027.
Tickets for "Torofes – Toro Inoue's Birthday Party 2026," a fan event for the Doko Demo Issyo series, are now available via LivePocket. Taking place on May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall, this year's stage event centers on a dramatic reading play, and merchandise will be available at the largest scale ever.
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.
Afternoon Tea LIVING is launching its first collaboration with Korean artist YEYE, featuring a collection of items inspired by the artist's beloved dog Moonge. Pre-sales start March 30, 2026 on the official online store.
An online lottery collaboration between horror game creator Chilla's Art and MARUI KUJI ONLINE is underway, featuring limited-edition goods inspired by popular game titles. Items are available at 880 yen per draw, with prizes ranging from a cafe apron to acrylic stands and keychains.
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.
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.
Kumamon's 2026 birthday event at Kumamon Square in Kumamoto City brought a big surprise — the release of English, Korean, Chinese, French, and Thai versions of the hit song "Come On! Kumamon!"
A new Hello Kitty collaboration eyeliner from the Love Liner brand is arriving at Don Quijote, Apita, and Piago stores across Japan starting March 13, 2026.
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."
Kamawanu releases the ninth installment of its Peanuts collaboration, featuring 8 tenugui hand towels and 4 compact mini uchiwa fans dyed using the traditional chūsen technique, all themed around "Summer Outings" with Snoopy and friends.
Japanese women's brand Samansa Mos2 has launched a four-piece Disney Collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, celebrating the character's 100th anniversary with frills, lace, and embroidery.
A pop-up showcase featuring official licensed goods from waves 1 through 3 of SEVENTEEN's character MINITEEN is running at Daimaru Tokyo's 3F event space from March 20 to April 5, 2026.
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.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is launching a new "Moomin Special Room" stay plan in collaboration with Moomin Valley Park, available from April 11, 2026.
A new angel-themed fan goods series is arriving at THANK YOU MART locations nationwide from mid-April 2026, with online pre-orders open from March 12. All 9 items are priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax).
UMAbred, a character goods brand depicting real racehorses as adorable squishy characters, is holding its first popup event in the Nagoya area at Nagoya Central Park from March 20 to 29, 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.
A new character pickup gacha featuring Amaterasu has launched in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, alongside new episodes in the Main Story Chapter 4 Advance Event.
Japanese women's fashion brand FURFUR has teamed up with Peanuts for a 4-item capsule collection featuring Snoopy and colorful heart motifs, available online from March 12, 2026.
From March 14 to 26, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring secret box toys and character merchandise from Hashy will open at Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda's POP UP PARK, with exclusive Japan-limited items available for advance sale.
The six Piapro characters are joining the withCAT series as plush keychain holders with eye masks, along with a range of original illustration goods featuring Miku and friends in cozy roomwear. Pre-orders are now open at Animate stores and more.
The long-awaited collaboration between Hello Kitty and lifestyle brand Maison de FLEUR arrives with a brand mook releasing on March 11, 2026, featuring six adorable strawberry-themed accessories.
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.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 10 types of Katamari Damacy series merchandise, including trading parts-in frame acrylic charms, trading acrylic keychains, and more.
A new 1/6 scale figure of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, "Dance of Sakura Embers Ver.," is now available for pre-order on AmiAmi in both a Deluxe Edition and a Standard Edition, with release planned for April 2027.
Maison de FLEUR is launching a collaboration with Sanrio characters Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum, featuring plush charms dressed in matching polka-dot ribbon outfits, available from March 20, 2026.
Mamegoma, the popular San-X seal character that debuted in the Heisei era, is now featured in a Surprise Box subscription service. Applications for the Premium Plan opened on March 10, 2026.
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.
A collection of limited collaboration merchandise featuring specially drawn artwork by illustrator Rubisama is now available for pre-order at the Village Vanguard online store, with items ranging from acrylic figures to T-shirts and embroidered caps.
A limited-edition collaboration tin combining Nagano's long-established spice shop Yawataya Isogoro with the beloved Suica Penguin character goes on sale at NewDays convenience stores across Nagano Prefecture on March 14, 2026.
Tokyo Banana is marking its 35th anniversary with a special collaboration featuring the beloved Monchhichi character. A limited-edition keychain goes on sale in March 2026 at Tokyo Station stores and via the official online shop.
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.
A Japan-limited edition design, WAKuKu (Macha Shibainu), joins the popular plush mascot series and will be available first at a Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda pop-up store from March 14 to 22, 2026, followed by nationwide general sales from March 23.
Yojiya's third Yojiko character goods collection, the "Yojiko to Lunch Time" series, goes on sale March 16, 2026, featuring 8 cute lavender-and-yellow themed items including lunch totes, food containers, and more.
A new lineup of Bread Thief character goods is now available for pre-order on Village Vanguard Online, featuring bread-shaped sticky notes, magnet sheets, a leather bookmark, a Jetstream multi-pen, pin badges, and mini handkerchiefs. Orders close on March 23, 2026.
San-X's popular Chickip Dancers characters are now available in a limited Surprise Box subscription service, with two plan options starting March 10, 2026.
On March 9, 2026 — known among fans as "Miku Day" — YouTube's top page logo temporarily transformed into a Hatsune Miku-themed Yoodle, accompanied by a special playlist and a dedicated program featuring prominent VOCALOID creators.
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.
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.
New Era releases an Easter-themed Peanuts collaboration collection featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and other beloved characters embroidered on pale-tone caps — 14 styles in total for adults and kids, available from March 12 at New Era stores and the official online store.
A limited apparel and accessories collection has arrived, featuring the charming characters of the mobile puzzle game Puzzle de Housaku! Nyanko Mura alongside the iconic American brand Fruit of the Loom. Items went on sale from March 10.
A new Snoopy-themed lunch goods series called "Clear Heart" has launched from Skater in March 2026, featuring translucent designs adorned with colorful hearts. The lineup includes a silent combo set, an acrylic cup, and round food containers, each available in multiple color variations.
Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Pompompurin, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll face designs are featured on new insulated nonwoven lunch bags released by Skater in late February 2026.
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.
A new lineup of cute goods featuring Warly the crocodile and the Warly Friends characters is now open for pre-orders at Village Vanguard Online, with orders accepted until March 23, 2026.
The third installment of the Zoff x Chiikawa collaboration arrives with seven eyewear frames featuring beloved characters, along with die-cut cloths and stand cases. Pre-orders open on March 10, 2026, with nationwide sales starting March 20.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out 13 new spring/summer 2026 products and limited-edition flavors from March 9 onward, spanning the Asparagus Biscuit, Tabekko Doubutsu, Shimi Choco Corn, Edamame, GINZA RUSK, and Cake Biscuit lines.
Lush is launching 12 limited-edition bath, body, shower, and fragrance products in collaboration with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available from March 10 at 80 stores nationwide, the official online store, and the official app.
From March 20 to 22, 2026, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba hosts a three-day kitchen car event featuring a lineup of strawberry sweets, a sake gacha experience, and a limited-time Sanrio "Strawberry House" exhibition.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
Studio Alice's Super Mario photo sessions get a new addition — My Mario-designed baby costumes and backgrounds for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Toad are now available from March 9.
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.
Sesame Street Fun World, a beloved section of Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan since March 2012, will close on May 10, 2026. To celebrate 14 years of memories, a special farewell event called "Forever Friends" will run from March 20 to May 10, 2026.
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.
Six beloved Sanrio characters — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — have arrived on the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate as individual DLC packs, released simultaneously on March 5, 2026.
A new online lottery featuring the quirky and lovable character designs from Koala's March is now available, with prizes ranging from cushions and mugs to acrylic keychains and badges.
The "Elf Village Festival in AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store" runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, showcasing the Elf Village figure series by Vertex, including event-exclusive color figures and a purchase bonus for shoppers spending ¥10,000 or more.
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.
Good Smile Company has released a 1/7 scale figure of Kiana Kaslana in her "Ba-Dum! Fiery Wishing Star" outfit from Honkai Impact 3rd, now available for pre-order on AmiAmi.
Toy maker Joypalette is releasing two new Doraemon products in March 2026 — a capsule-dispensing toy and a blind box finger puppet series featuring Doraemon and Dorami-chan.
San-X is set to release the Korilakkuma Ippai merchandise series around April 2026. The lineup is packed with trending items including hanging plushies, plushie badge collections, tile stickers, and a stylish knapsack.
Situation-based voice content featuring .LIVE and VPI members is now on sale at the APPLAND OFFICIAL SHOP from March 6 to March 19, 2026, priced at 1,000 yen each.
LOGOS has launched a special feature page showcasing Pokémon-designed outdoor gear, with 19 items going on general sale from March 19, 2026. Pre-orders are now available at LOGOS stores nationwide.
A limited-time Pompompurin-themed cafe celebrating the character's 30th anniversary is set to open at three venues in Tokyo and Osaka from March 19, 2026, offering photogenic character-themed food, desserts, and drinks.
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.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its 13th Anniversary CrossOver HEART of ART event, bringing new characters, gacha, and a range of celebration campaigns to mark 13 years of the beloved mobile game.
A collaboration event between the mobile game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and RED° Tokyo Tower, the digital amusement park beneath Tokyo Tower, is set to take place from April 3 to April 19, 2026.
Thank You Mart is releasing a collection of Easter-themed limited items featuring Sanrio Characters Wish me mell, Usahana, and Marron Cream. All items are priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen), with online pre-orders opening March 6 and in-store sales beginning late March 2026.
SEGA Lucky Kuji's new Esther Bunny Little series goes on sale from March 6, 2026, featuring a no-miss lottery with prizes including a BIG blanket, cling mascots, fluffy pouches, and a giant lying plushie as the Last Lucky Prize.
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.
To celebrate the release of Slay the Spire 2 on March 6, 2026, INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is holding a follow and repost campaign on X, offering a set of two Youtooz figures as prizes to two lucky winners.
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.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
A new lineup of five Eau de Parfum bottles inspired by characters from the tokusatsu series Ultraman Nexus is now available for pre-order from March 6, 2026, covering Anphanse, Juness, Juness Blue, Dark Mephisto, and Dark Zagi.
Good Smile Company is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, dressed in the Japanese-style costume Yanagi Ryoku Sayo. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi.
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.
A new online lottery event featuring popular VTuber Amau Syrup is coming to MARUI's official online store. The "Amau Syrup x OIOI ~Tempura and Home Time~" event runs from March 6, 2026, offering exclusive newly drawn illustration goods at 880 yen per draw.
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.
Figure brand Bfull FOTS JAPAN has announced a new 1/6 scale pre-painted figure of Kanade Kazemiya, a prince girl-style original character dressed in a sleek black bunny costume. Pre-orders are open at the Bfull online shop through May 19, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
A special pop-up event featuring Kigurumi Dozle Company runs March 13–15 at the Aer (Sendai) 2F special event space, with exclusive merchandise, a word rally, and limited-edition gacha.
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have revealed plans for Marvel Rivals in 2026, including collaboration events tied to the Avengers film series and a brand-new 1vs6 asymmetric battle mode featuring Loki.
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.
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.
Popular characters from Goddess of Victory: Nikke are being added to FuRyu Corporation's Noodle Stopper Figure lineup. Cinderella kicks off the series in March, followed by Privaty: Unkind Maid in April and D: Killer Wife in May, with more characters slated for June onward.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture is hosting a special anniversary event for Pompompurin's 30th year, running from April 16 to December 31, 2026, including the opening of an all-new POMPOMPURIN DINER.
A triple collaboration between foil-stamping brand ROKKAKU, cat art brand 365CAT.ART, and popular SNS cats "Shizuwarahinata" delivers a new line of foil-stamped stationery, with pre-sales kicking off at Loft from March 7, 2026.
Starting March 6, 2026, Baskin-Robbins 31 is releasing the Sanrio Characters Palette 4, a palette-style ice cream cake featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi in a charming ice cream parlor theme.
A limited-time Star Wars merchandise store is opening at Ikebukuro PARCO's B2F from March 23 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive products including Grogu-themed items, a Mandalorian & Grogu shopping bag, and an Ikebukuro-limited pin.
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 smartphone game that lets players experience daily life with a rabbit is now accepting pre-registrations, with the official service launch scheduled for April 24, 2026 on iOS and Android.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hoshimi Miyabi from Zenless Zone Zero in the "Honed Blade of Reflection Ver." is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 41,800 yen (tax included) with a planned release in February 2027.
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.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
To mark the 50th anniversaries of Sena Keiko's beloved picture books Gracia Meets a Ghost and Ghost Tempura, Poplar Publishing has released a special gift box set featuring palm-sized mini editions of both books along with a ghost stuffed toy complete with a removable tempura batter costume.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
A LINE sticker pack featuring "Ichijin-chan," the official mascot born from Ichijinsha Inc.'s 20th corporate anniversary, is now available with 16 all-new original designs.
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.
LINE Match Flight has kicked off a collaboration with Sanrio Characters starting March 3, 2026, featuring Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more in multiple in-game events running until March 30.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
New acrylic keyrings featuring characters from the TV anime Lycoris Recoil are now available for order through the charaON! online shop.
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!
Online shop PepperMint has launched a double-sided shoulder bag combining a rice ball and a panda face — a fun, lightweight bag designed for parent-child outings and beyond.
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.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney's animated film Zootopia, Walt Disney Japan launches a special Nick Wilde-focused campaign featuring exclusive merchandise, a prize repost campaign on X, and new menu and goods at "Zootopia 2" OH MY CAFE.
Chiikawa Bakery at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is releasing a limited-time sakura-themed lineup of pink breads, tea, syrup, and drinks starting March 6, 2026 — perfect for welcoming spring.
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.
Starting February 27, 2026, Doraemon Future Department Store launched five new exclusive products themed around the Doraemon film "New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil," along with a limited-time purchase bonus campaign.
Ginbis is launching the Animal Shaped Gummy Peach Flavor on March 9, 2026, at convenience stores nationwide. The gummies feature a unique crunchy outer layer with a chewy interior, and come in 10 different animal shapes with a convenient resealable bag.
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.
The first-ever POPUP for "Ireisu minini," the collaborative character between 2.5D idol group Irregular Dice and LINE FRIENDS, is coming to LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA from March 20 to April 6, 2026.
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.
Kochakaden has launched its first-ever collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring 31 limited-edition bottle designs across 6 tea products available nationwide from March 2, 2026.
Starting March 3rd, "Tristan" and "Galahad" have arrived in new costumes in Legend Clover. An in-game event, gacha banners, and new shop items are all available during the limited period.
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.
Fashion brand Maison de FLEUR is releasing a special collaboration collection inspired by the film Wicked: For Good, featuring 4 items that capture the contrasting worlds of witches Glinda and Elphaba.
MAQuillAGE is releasing a limited edition summer primer in collaboration with NARUMIYA Characters. The Dramatic Skin Sensor Base NEO Cool comes in 3 shades with exclusive character packaging and launches on April 21, 2026.
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.
Starting March 4, 2026, all Pizza-La locations across Japan are offering a limited-edition Sumikkogurashi Special Pack. For an extra 360 yen (tax included) with any pizza, customers receive an exclusive ceramic bowl and original sticker set featuring a new "Tanuki no Manmaru Restaurant" theme design.
A frozen malatang inspired by Radon, the sky monster from the Godzilla franchise, has launched for nationwide purchase via the Ouchi de Maratan online store at ¥999. Part of a seven-monster collaboration series, it features a mild spice level and a double-broth base crafted with Japanese dashi.
The Battle Cats has kicked off the limited-time "Heartbeat Catcademy" event starting March 2, 2026, featuring exclusive stages, a weekly Catfood scratch lottery, new limited characters, and login stamp campaigns running through March 30.
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.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has kicked off its first-ever brand campaign since opening, with the tagline "Let's embark on a magical journey," timed to the Harry Potter film series' 25th anniversary year.
Koupen-chan collaboration print cookies and print manju go on sale from March 2, 2026, available exclusively at souvenir shops in Nagano Prefecture and across six Tohoku prefectures.
The sticker-themed Love Chara Vol. 57 goes on sale March 12, 2026, featuring an exclusive Sanrio Characters sticker book and two original sticker designs as its supplement.
Two new collaboration designs featuring Sanrio's popular character Kuromi are now on sale at Sugi Pharmacy locations nationwide. The Moist Labo Loose Powder series, which has surpassed 13 million units in cumulative shipments, comes in a transparent type and an anti-shine type.
The spring-themed seasonal limited doll "Spring" has returned to the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll starting March 1, 2026, along with special White Day-themed dress-up packs and the Cherry Blossom Season Campaign event.
THREEPPY, the lifestyle goods brand by Daiso Sangyo, is launching a series of Disney character merchandise collections at stores nationwide, featuring Marie from The Aristocats, 101 Dalmatians, and Lucifer from Cinderella.
A special collaboration event featuring the popular otter character Kawauso Usoyan is now live on 17LIVE, running from February 27 to March 15, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
A new Blood-attribute close-range healer, Kaisa, has been added to ASTRA: Knights of Veda alongside the launch of Shadow Waters Season 2 and new beginner missions ahead of the game's second anniversary.
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
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.
earth music&ecology Japan Label is releasing a 22-item collaboration collection featuring virtual singers Hatsune Miku and KAITO, with pre-orders opening on March 2, 2026 on the STRIPE CLUB online store.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, set to retire on May 17, 2026, will host a special one-night farewell event called "Dreamy Night" at Shin-Shimonoseki Station on March 28, featuring DJ Hello Kitty, a live talk show with SCANDAL, exclusive shopping, and more.
To celebrate JJ magazine's 50th anniversary, a special collaboration pop-up store featuring Sanrio Characters is coming to the Metele Building Lobby in Nagoya on March 28 and 29, 2026, with 12 limited-edition items available.
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 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.
A new 1/5 scale painted figure of Wakayama Hiyori in a school swimsuit has been announced by Bfull FOTS JAPAN, with pre-orders now open through May 12, 2026, and a scheduled release in late September 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 Nendoroid figure of Mika Misono, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party in the popular game Blue Archive, is back with pre-orders starting February 27, 2026, and a scheduled release in July 2026.
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.
Disney STEP, the Disney walking app, is approaching its first anniversary on March 3. A new lifelog feature that stamps a monthly calendar based on daily step counts and awards exclusive character badges launched on February 27, 2026, alongside special anniversary events.
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.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition Suica Penguin Cookie Assortment, featuring hand-crafted icing cookies made with premium Kyushu fermented butter, available for pick-up in March 2026.
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.
The first title from game label maxilla games — a collaboration with pro esports team ZETA DIVISION — is now available worldwide on Steam, offering a new kind of desktop companion experience.
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 healing character IP Obungu to Issho is hosting a popup event at Seibu Shibuya Store, Building B, 3rd Floor from March 6 to March 21, 2026, featuring photo spots and limited merchandise.
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.
Weather caster Sakura Imai has teamed up with artist YUUKI for a fantastical limited collaboration collection, available for pre-order at the Village Vanguard Online Store through March 22, 2026.
The first indoor Sylvanian Families shop and experience facility on the Miura Peninsula opens at Nagai Umi no Te Koen Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa on March 6, 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.
A limited-edition collaboration between Aomiya Yozuri and Village Vanguard has launched, featuring exclusive new artwork by illustrator Serino Itsuki. Orders are open from February 26 through March 15, 2026.
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.
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.
A large-format capsule toy specialty store, the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, is opening just outside Asakusa Hanayashiki in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 4, 2026, with 300 machines stocked with Bandai's full lineup of new Gashapon releases.
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.
LOFT stores across Japan are hosting a limited collection inspired by the world of Wicked: For Good, featuring exclusive makeup, body care, skincare items, and accessories themed around the iconic characters Elphaba and Glinda.
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.
A limited collaboration between Nobaman and Village Vanguard has launched at the Village Vanguard Online Store, featuring a retro coffee shop theme with 10 newly drawn character designs. Purchasing the plush cushion also enters buyers into a lottery for a Nobaman signing event.
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 popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
A strawberry-shaped exhibition facility inspired by Sanrio's iconic Strawberry House is opening at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba from March 6 to July 12, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ichigo Shimbun with free admission.
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.
A new character, Lancelot, has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG TECHCRONOSS. Alongside the new character pickup gacha, a Side Story event and a daily campaign have also launched.
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.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Chen Qianyu from Arknights: Endfield, produced by APEX, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 28cm tall, the figure is scheduled for release in November 2026.
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 original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
Flower Miffy, the Miffy-themed flower shop, will start accepting reservations for Mother's Day delivery flower gift sets on March 19, 2026. Four exclusive sets featuring limited-edition items are available, with early-bird pricing for orders placed through April 19.
Peko-chan Milky Donuts, the donut specialty brand from Fujiya Co., Ltd., is launching two spring seasonal limited-edition flavors in March 2026, along with three new store openings across Wakayama, Kanagawa, and Osaka.
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.
In celebration of Minion Day on March 20, MIGNON (Mini Croissant Specialty Shop) is rolling out a second Minions collaboration — a "Choco Banana" mini croissant available at all stores nationwide from March 1, 2026.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.
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.
Japan's first giant Twinkle Twinkle balloon installations arrive at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from March 9, lighting up the rooftop terrace for a special White Day event through March 22.
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.
Seven dual-purpose (rain and shine) double-sided printed folding umbrella designs featuring Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars are set to go on sale at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Ginza Mitsukoshi from February 25, 2026, with general retail following in March.
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.
To celebrate JJ magazine's 50th anniversary, a special collaboration pop-up store featuring Sanrio Characters is opening at SHIBUYA109 Abeno from March 4 to 8, 2026, with 12 limited-edition items.
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.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the popular Atelier series has been announced, with Sophie, Ryza, and Yumia set to appear in the game starting February 27, 2026.
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.
Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin return in fruit-themed outfits as Noodle Stopper Figures! The latest Furyu Kuji lottery features exclusive illustrations by Gomano Rio and Chibana Sora, with a luxury lineup including figures, plushies, and collectible items.
Ladies' fashion brand index celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special collaboration featuring Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin. The collection includes bags, pouches, wallets, and lifestyle items launching February 26.
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 edition of the mezzo piano lucky draw featuring cute prizes is launching at select stores nationwide starting March 6, 2026. Every ticket wins a prize!
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.
RAFFLE launches an exclusive online lottery featuring Sanrio's beloved characters My Melody and Kuromi in collaboration with Tokyo Girls Collection's Aichi performance, offering unique merchandise including the standout "Face-Covered T-Shirts."
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.
Skater Co., Ltd. has released new gel cooling sheets featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll designs. The sheets feature cute character prints directly on the gel surface and provide up to 10 hours of cooling relief.
Ensky has announced the release of new Sanrio Characters merchandise, including adorable trump cards and versatile card stands featuring six beloved characters, set to launch in June 2026.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Kuromi short drama series launching February 20, 2026. The series follows Kuromi and her band BLACK DREAMS BLOOM as they prepare for a new live show under the theme "Discover U!!!"
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter introduces the third edition of its popular Sakura Collection, featuring cherry blossom-themed merchandise including exclusive Japan-only items, plush toys, apparel, and accessories available for a limited spring season.
The popular Chiikawa mascot wireless charger has been renewed with new characters including Momonga, Kurimanjuu, and Shisa, now available as the "Oitemite Light."
Lifestyle store Dessin is holding an in-store fair featuring Moomin goods from February 20th, with embroidered pouches, plush toys, and perfect gift sets for spring outings.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
Kodansha's first-ever Esther Bunny sticker book hits shelves on February 24, featuring 384 stickers including large character decals and holographic designs. The book saw pre-release reprints due to overwhelming demand from Gen Z fans.
FUJIYA CO., LTD.'s beloved characters welcome new friends in January 2026, now featured on adorable sweets and merchandise including gift bags, cream puffs, and acrylic charms.
A cozy new collection of roomwear and knit accessories inspired by Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart is now available for pre-order from Palude, featuring designs based on Mepple, Mipple, Pollun, and the Pretty Cure characters.
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki will host Miffy Birthday Month from May 29 to June 28, 2026, featuring collaborations with Miffy cafes and shops nationwide, exclusive birthday goods and food, a special flower dress greeting, and a birthday show with Miffy and friends.
Baby and kids gift brand MARLMARL releases special collaboration items featuring Sanrio Characters Hello Kitty and Hapidanbui, available online from February 19, 2026.
Adorable collaboration items featuring Obungu to Issho characters paired with beloved Sanrio Characters are now available at Don Quijote and Apita stores nationwide. The new collection includes embroidered sweatshirts and jersey sets with charming character designs.
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.
Pastel bakery chain launches its seventh annual collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin, featuring limited-edition pudding-themed desserts, plush toys, and exclusive merchandise celebrating the character's 30th anniversary from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
New merchandise for THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS is now available, featuring cat-themed original illustrations and mini character designs. The collection includes can badges, acrylic items, tote bags, and more, available online and at eeo Store Ikebukuro.
Japan's leading beauty platform app LIPS has introduced a new official character named "Rippii," chosen through voting by over 1,000 users at events and on social media.
A new addition to LUCUA Osaka opens on April 5, 2026, featuring Japan's largest character merchandise zone and a diverse restaurant area across floors 10-16 of the South Gate Building.
MIXI Corporation is launching a new Monster Strike experience store "Monspot in ZeroBase Shibuya" from March 20 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and voice recordings by popular voice actors.
A new flagship store featuring popular character merchandise from Narumiya's beloved junior fashion brands will open at LUCUA SOUTH in Umeda, Osaka in fall 2026.
Ladies' fashion brand OPAQUE.CLIP introduces a special collaboration with Sanrio's Hello Kitty, featuring pouches, bags, and accessories with sparkly and fluffy materials in sophisticated leopard patterns and chic colors.
Due to popular demand, the collaboration room featuring illustrator Yuri Yokomizo's Nandemo Ikimono characters at Atami Korakuen Hotel has been extended through April 23, 2026.
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.
Tanseido Honpo has released a 3D gummy shaped like Crayon Shin-chan's iconic "Ketsudake-seijin" pose. The realistic peach & pineapple flavored candy features surprisingly detailed molding that's sure to make you smile.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Creative Yoko Co., Ltd. launches a new spring/summer collection of cat products featuring Marie from Disney's The Aristocats, available at Pet Paradise stores nationwide starting February 13, 2026.
Godzilla Store Umeda is moving to NU Chayamachi 7F on April 6, 2026, with an impressive blue-lit Godzilla (2023) Heat Ray Version statue welcoming visitors to an enhanced shopping experience.
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.
Onward Kashiyama's ANY brand releases a new collection featuring Mickey Mouse art motifs, including tops, bags, pouches, and scarves, starting February 19.
Can Do will release a new collection featuring five Disney Princesses (Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Aurora, and Jasmine) in charming pastel colors, starting February 19th, 2026.
CASETiFY teams up with Disney to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh with an exclusive collection featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.
Nissin Cisco launches a special collaboration featuring Coconut Sable Pudding Flavor cookies and an exclusive pouch set with Sanrio's beloved Pompompurin character, celebrating both brands' milestone anniversaries.
Enish's popular restaurant management game Boku no Restaurant 2 begins a special collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring exclusive limited-time gacha items from February 11 to March 9, 2026.
Starting February 21, 2026, GiGO group stores will offer the second wave of exclusive Uruchuru POP SEAL stickers featuring new designs including sea creatures, hamsters, and hedgehogs across approximately 300 locations nationwide.
Godiva Japan introduces the "GODIVA × LABUBU" collection featuring exclusive chocolates, drinks, and soft-serve ice cream, launching February 18, 2026 at Godiva shops, GODIVA cafés, and online.
Stripe International's brand Maison de FLEUR unveils a collaboration collection with Sanrio's popular characters My Melody and My Sweet Piano. The collection features four adorable items including bags and charms, launching at stores and online on February 27, 2026.
The beloved ReoNa deformed rubber figure collection makes a comeback on Soreosu crowdfunding! All 11 designs based on past CD costumes available again from February 16 to March 31, 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.
The popular mobile action game Datsugoku Gokko launches an exciting collaboration with the beloved otter fairy Chiitan☆, featuring exclusive skins, accessories, and in-game missions running until March 27, 2026.
212 KITCHEN STORE is releasing approximately 90 original collaboration items featuring Tom and Jerry, including exclusive products only available at their stores. Online pre-orders begin February 12th, ahead of the in-store launch on February 17th.
Celebrate Cat Day on February 22nd with adorable limited-edition waffles featuring eight unique Fuku Fuku Nyanko characters. Available for 8 days only at Harajuku Sweets from February 16th to 23rd, 2026.
Pre-orders begin for digital figure expansion packs featuring 28 idols from 283 Production performing live to the popular song Shinography -28 colors- with original dance motions, available March 2026
Nekochef, a sweets brand specializing in cheese and forest fruit flavors, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Ecute Shinagawa from February 16 to March 1, 2026, featuring their new paw-shaped cheddar cheese and chocolate financiers.
Colorful Peach characters join the palm-sized deformed figure series PalVerse in new outfits. Both volumes went on sale on February 13, 2026, with complete box sets available.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the popular YouTube channel "Yasashisa Parktown" will be held at Tokyo Station's Character Street from February 13 to February 26, 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.
Ten popular fashion brands from Adastria are launching their seventh collaboration with Sanrio Characters on February 27, 2026. Over 120 items ranging from apparel to accessories will be available across brands including GLOBAL WORK, studio CLIP, and LOWRYS FARM.
Fashion brand Areeam releases a retro-inspired Disney Collection featuring Minnie Mouse's iconic ribbon theme. The 6-item collection launches February 13th online.
CAFFE VELOCE releases a second wave of Cat Day merchandise featuring adorable black cat-themed accessories with tails and ears. The limited edition set includes a multi-purpose pouch, A4 multi-case, and masking sticky notes, combining cuteness with functionality. Available from February 19 at stores nationwide and online, with an SNS campaign offering a complete prize set to 22 lucky winners.
Ladies' fashion brand FRAY I.D unveils a new Marie collection inspired by Disney's The Aristocats, featuring t-shirts, tote bags, and mirror charms with elegant character designs.
GINZA Cozy Corner releases limited-edition White Day baked goods featuring exclusive SANRIO CHARACTERS designs. Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and Kuromi enjoy a charming tea party on boxes, tins, and pouches filled with cookies and madeleines.
Smarprise launches a MagiBerry-themed Surprise Box featuring exclusive items from the nostalgic Heisei-inspired magical girl series. Two subscription plans available from February 10 to March 10, 2026.
Global Product Planning releases charming bath salts featuring Dick Bruna's beloved illustrations. The oil-infused bath pearls create milky white water enriched with moisturizing ingredients, perfect as seasonal gifts.
Eyeup is releasing adorable new "Nuinui Bags" featuring Disney Zootopia's Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. These eye-catching tote bags with sewn-on plushies will be available for pre-sale at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Ginza Mitsukoshi starting February 25, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on March 17, 2026.
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.
A new collaboration between game streamer Hyoutarou and Village Vanguard brings festival-themed merchandise featuring exclusive, original artwork to fans.
CAPTAIN SWEETS BURGER, the sweets burger brand operated by Grapestone Co., Ltd., will begin accepting orders for Kirby's Strawberry Burger on their official online shop starting February 12, 2026.
Global Product Planning releases Miffy-themed aromatic hot eye masks in a 2-pack gift set, perfect for the season of farewells and welcomes. Featuring "Sunshine Scent" and "Cherry Scent" options.
Nagatanien is running a campaign where 3,000 customers can win an adorable 110cm panda body pillow. The campaign runs until March 14, 2026, and the new TV commercial featuring comedian Tetsuro Degawa is now airing.
Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited introduces a new collection inspired by Disney's Big Hero 6 character Baymax. The lineup features 9 items including bags and accessories that capture the heartwarming world of the caring robot.
AEON Fantasy introduces exclusive Sanrio Characters silicone mobile rings featuring 10 beloved characters including Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll at their cashless capsule toy machines.
The world's only official Sesame Street store debuts a nostalgic new life collection featuring vintage-style artwork inspired by classic storybooks. Available from February 12 at stores and online.
A new Star Wars Grogu Nuinui Bag is set to launch, featuring the beloved character from The Mandalorian. This unique tote bag with a stitched-on plush design will be available starting March 17, 2026.
Ginbis' beloved Tabekko Doubutsu biscuits come to life with a limited-time pop-up store at LaLaport Kadoma and Mitsui Outlet Park Kadoma from February 16 to March 1. Featuring the iconic Lion-kun's Nap Monument making its first appearance in Osaka, along with exclusive merchandise from past Tabekko Doubutsu LAND events.
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.
ThreeZero's MDLX Zero articulated figure from the Mega Man X series is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 12.5cm tall with 36 points of articulation, the figure includes Zero Buster and Z-Saber accessories.
Ryusenji no Yu, the birthplace of Japan's super sento bath culture, is hosting collaboration events with the beloved bath toy character Ahiru Taicho at all 8 locations from November 2025 to September 2026. The events feature limited merchandise, collaboration drinks, photo sessions, and special bath decorations on the 26th of each month, celebrating 2026 as the Year of the Bath.
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.
LOVE BY e.m. unveils a new Tom and Jerry jewelry collection at the Tom and Jerry POP UP STORE at Isetan Shinjuku from February 9 to 17, 2026. The collection features playful earrings and charms inspired by the beloved cartoon characters.
Hashy Top-In announces the launch of MEMIMO, a new trading figure series featuring transparent, dreamy designs with pastel colors, available for pre-order starting February 6th.
Hashy Top-In is launching a new trading plush mascot series, Vivistar - Vivistar's Daily Life, featuring dreamy space-themed characters. Pre-orders start February 6, 2026.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Futakotamagawa Rise Galleria will host Oyatsu Market, featuring snacks from across Japan. This year, a special all-day kids event Mr. Men Little Miss presents Kids Snack Marché will take place simultaneously.
Skater Co., Ltd. released the new "Mashugumi" series featuring popular Sanrio characters with puffy 3D decorations on one-push direct bottles in January 2026.
Skater Co., Ltd. has released reflector stickers featuring popular Sanrio Characters, combining safety and cute customization for bags, bicycles, water bottles, and more.
The third installment of the popular SUSHI-L.A. real sushi-sized figure collection introduces new characters Tako and Shimesaba. Available for pre-order from amiami, these 1/1 scale figures join the expanding lineup of sushi monsters.
YOU+MORE! has launched new original merchandise featuring beloved pandas from Ueno Zoological Gardens - Xiang Xiang, Xiao Xiao, and Lei Lei. The collection includes adorable charm watches and handkerchiefs, with proceeds supporting the Giant Panda Conservation Support Fund.
Hashy Top-in releases the third installment of the popular WAKUKU series, featuring mini-size numbered mascot charms. Pre-orders start February 6, with general release in mid-February 2026.
CRUTCH Co., Ltd.'s street brand GALFY unveils a collaboration collection between its gal line CANDY GALFY and Sanrio's iconic Hello Kitty character, featuring 12 items launching February 7.
Gunma Prefecture's official mascot Gunma-chan will appear at a special pop-up event at KITTE Osaka on February 14th-15th, 2026. The event features exclusive merchandise including new hoodie colors, limited edition items, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the beloved character.
Harajuku's mofusand TOKYO permanent store launches its second concept series, MERCI STRAWBERRY, featuring adorable cats and seasonal strawberries. Available from February 21st with approximately 35 new items.
SHIBUYA PARCO's GALLERY X will host a special pop-up event celebrating the 5th anniversary of ASAMIMICHAN, the popular rabbit character, from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
Village Vanguard announces an exclusive collaboration with VTuber Berukura Kashiwagi, featuring horror-themed merchandise illustrated by TERU. Pre-orders open February 5, 2026, with delivery scheduled for April 2026.
Volks has released a new Hatsune Miku-themed tool pouch designed for Dollfie Dream collectors. The adorable pouch features the same design as the DD Hatsune Miku Carrying Case in a compact size, perfect for storing doll care items like hairbrushes.
Disney Pixel RPG launches a special Monsters, Inc. event featuring new characters and campaign rewards running until February 18th.
Starting February 6, 2026, Flower Miffy's drink stand introduces two seasonal beverages celebrating spring's arrival with sakura and matcha flavors at Asakusa and Tennoji Mio locations.
Fukuya brings back the popular Hamtaro character lottery featuring exclusive angel-themed merchandise. The in-store lottery offers BIG plushies, multi-cases, and more limited items with no losing tickets.
Whether you worked hard today or took it easy, HanamaruObake is here to give you a perfect score! Village Vanguard launches exclusive merchandise featuring this adorable character with special designs full of charm and healing vibes.
A new disaster prevention plush toy featuring Ishinomakiman, the local hero from Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is now accepting pre-orders. The plush includes a built-in LED light, reassuring voice messages, storage space, and an emergency whistle.
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.
Maison de FLEUR releases a special collaboration book featuring Hello Kitty adorned with strawberry ribbons. The collection includes four charming items available at FamilyMart and bookstores starting March 11, 2026.
Narumiya International's Mezzo Piano brand releases a special collaboration collection featuring Sanrio's popular characters My Melody and My Sweet Piano, with ballet-inspired designs launching at stores and online.
DOLK transforms their popular collaboration doll into a stunning art figure, bringing together renowned illustrator Nekosuke, sculptor Peipei, and painter mamoru to create "Miss Kitty Twinkle Star" featuring a mysterious black cat gracefully strolling under the night sky.
Sanrio Puroland will host a special spring event PUROSPRINGPARTY from March 19 to June 2, 2026. The event features a new parade with characters dressed in bunny costumes, a collaboration with Korean character Esther Bunny, photo spots, special greetings, limited-time food menus, and exclusive merchandise.
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.
Volks introduces a Snow Miku-themed carrying case for Dollfie Dream dolls, perfect for everyday outings and events like SNOW MIKU.
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.
Keio Inc. has begun OEM sales of the "Kurukuru Rotating Acrylic Stand," an innovative acrylic stand that adds experiential value through a rotating mechanism. The stand allows users to enjoy different visuals by spinning the character display, offering a new way to enjoy merchandise beyond static displays.
Thank You Mart, a shop offering kawaii character merchandise at a consistent 390 yen price point, announces a collaboration with San-X's popular character Nyan Nyan Nyanko. The collection features 19 items inspired by the Cat Day (February 22) and launches in stores late February 2026, with online pre-orders starting February 4 at 12 PM.
KThingS Co., Ltd., which plans and sells various character goods, will hold the Esther Bunny POP UP STORE at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Ichiban Plaza from February 6 to 19, 2026.
Amiami announces pre-orders for a new Final Fantasy VII Structure Arts Sephiroth figure featuring the character's iconic 1997 design, set to release in May 2026.
MAGES. launches the Go!! Go!! Zunda Girls!! online lottery featuring five popular characters from the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project, with original illustration merchandise including cushions, acrylic keychains, and limited-edition items.
A new greeting space dedicated to Gunma-chan, Gunma Prefecture's official mascot, opened on February 3rd at the Gunma Prefectural Government Office. The space offers regular meet-and-greet events where visitors can interact with the beloved character.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen will cease operations on May 17th, 2026. Following the farewell art photo campaign and original merchandise sales that began last November, additional special experiences have been unveiled for fans to enjoy until the final day.
Following the successful first collaboration, FUJIMI releases a second Moomin collaboration shaker featuring Little My's charming design, available at MOOMIN SHOP stores and online.
Sony Music Solutions announces the release of SNOW MIKU 2026 sealing stamps featuring seven Vocaloid characters, available for pre-order starting February 14, 2026.
The world's most famous penguin Pingu collaborates with eco-friendly lifestyle brand KNT365. Exclusive products including bags and book covers available at select Tsutaya bookstores from February 6 to March 1, 2026.
Yomiuriland celebrates the opening of PokéPark Kanto with a special stamp rally, themed decorations throughout the park, and Pokémon-themed food packaging from February 5 to April 5, 2026.
Tokyo Disney Resort announces the second wave of merchandise from the "Imagining the Magic" photography project, featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's vibrant shots of Fantasy Springs. Items include mirrors, spa bags, room fragrances, backpacks, and more, available March 6.
Fairytale Co., Ltd. is releasing a fragrance inspired by Ultraman X from the 2015 TV series. The perfume captures the cyber hero's essence with bergamot, pepper, and amber notes. Pre-orders begin February 2, 2026.
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.
NEOPASA Okazaki on the E1A Shin-Tomei Expressway will offer a limited-edition "Michimaru-kun Piyorin Take-Out Set" on February 7th and 8th, 2026. This marks the first collaboration between JR Tokai Food Service's original sweet "Piyorin" and NEXCO Central Nippon's mascot "Michimaru-kun."
Yellow Co., Ltd. announces the release of adorable cat marker charms with swaying tails at capsule toy specialty stores nationwide from early February 2026.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
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.
Keio Artman stores along the Keio Line are selling exclusive Keio Line-themed sweets gift sets featuring the beloved mascot characters Keita-kun, Shingo-kun, and the newly debuted Niko-chan from the 2000 series trains.
Manhattan Portage introduces a special collaboration collection featuring Sanrio's beloved character Kuromi, combining the character's dark charm with signature bag designs in a sweet-and-spicy style balance.
Following the limited-time pop-up shop, OPANCHU USAGI's CANDY PANICHU! collection featuring candy factory-themed goods is now available for online purchase through March 8, 2026.
Hobby Search has started taking pre-orders for Snail Shell's new RPG-09 Pot Mimic, a 1/12 scale action figure with a unique magnetic eye-movement gimmick, scheduled for release in September 2026.
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.
Kose Cosmeport releases limited edition SUNCUT sunscreen featuring Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and Pochacco designs. Five product types available at mass retailers and drugstores nationwide.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
CAPCOM Store announces new Palico merchandise from Monster Hunter Wilds to celebrate Cat Day on February 22nd, featuring mascots, tote bags, stickers, and more.
Thank You Mart will release exclusive limited-edition items featuring popular Sanrio Characters in trendy 3D-style designs, including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Hangyodon, and Pompompurin. All items priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen).
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Valentine Present Campaign with chances to win exclusive Snoopy merchandise and in-game items for over 20,000 participants.
The popular SQUARE ENIX POP UP CAFE locations in Osaka and Nagoya will feature a limited-time collaboration with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, celebrating over 6 million copies sold worldwide.
A special regional version of the YOSISTAMP exhibition opens at Shizuoka PARCO on February 7, 2026, featuring local collaborations and exclusive merchandise.
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.
Earth Pharmaceutical launches adorable mosquito repellent collaborations featuring Sanrio's popular characters Cinnamoroll and Kuromi, combining effective protection with cute design.
Contents Seed Inc. has launched online sales of merchandise from the Style of Hiroshi Nohara's Lunch × THE CHARA CAFE STAND collaboration on THE CHARA online store starting January 28, 2026.
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.
New 2026 designs featuring Little My's composed face arrive as part of the annual March 1st Little My Fair. Products include mugs, cushions, bags, and various lifestyle items.
Faith Inc. has begun accepting pre-orders on Rakuten Market for a limited edition metal keychain featuring the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34), with only 5,000 units being produced.
The Obungu to Issho POP UP SHOP opens at Shinjuku Market Space on February 19, 2026. New merchandise featuring pastel pop versions of the characters, including mascot keychains, will be available.
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
Nippon Columbia will showcase two titles at Nintendo of Taiwan Co., Ltd.'s booth during Taipei Game Show 2026. Visitors can try both Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island! and the upcoming Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Experience the world of Ginbis' iconic Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits at themed cafes opening across Japan in February 2026. Enjoy animal-shaped burgers, towering parfaits, and adorable desserts at locations in Shibuya, Tennoji, and Nagoya.
The official store featuring Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise celebrates 25 years since the first film's release with a new permanent location at Tokyo Character Street.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia theme park will host the Sanrio Character Fest from February 21 to June 21, 2026, featuring character greetings, photo spots, digital activities, and exclusive merchandise.
A new limited-edition bath ball featuring Mickey and Pluto in Children's Day designs debuts at Akachan Honpo stores nationwide starting January 30, 2026.
LOVOT, the family-type robot, is appearing at six ISETAN MiRROR Make & Cosmetics stores across Japan. Customers who spend ¥3,300 or more can receive special stickers featuring unique designs at each location.
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.
Odakyu Tama Center Station, the gateway to Sanrio Puroland, will undergo a complete interior renovation starting February 2, 2026. The new design features 14 Sanrio characters in a vibrant rainbow-themed yume kawaii (dreamy cute) concept, replacing the previous 4-character blue-and-white theme.
Mary Chocolate Co., Ltd. and the Ota Tourism Association have launched "Plain Cocoa (Hanepyon)," a collaboration product featuring Ota Ward's official PR character Hanepyon and the popular Sweets Time chocolate series. On sale from January 26, 2026.
A 24-day pop-up store featuring 17 types of cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books opens at Shinsaibashi PARCO on January 31st.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Plasmacluster technology, Sharp has launched limited edition models of the Smoome hair brush featuring beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi.
BABY THREE plush mascots with distinctive big eyes are now available in Japan. These blind box collectibles feature unique expressions and paint details, making each one truly one-of-a-kind.
Village Vanguard Online Store is now offering exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring cosplayer and gamer Chukimeroday. Pre-orders are open from January 22 to February 5, 2026, with items expected to ship in mid to late April 2026.
Bandai Namco Experience is hosting the "Disney Campaign in Namco Valentine's 2026 - GO FOR IT!" from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and Namco Online Crane.
Fukusuke Corporation will release a new line of socks featuring the beloved Koala's March chocolate snack character. The collection includes five styles across men's, women's, and genderless sizes, available from late January 2026 at department stores and the official online store.
Danish fashion brand Ganni unveils its second collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, showcasing a 16-piece capsule collection starring Daisy Duck alongside a limited-edition fanzine, launching globally from January 19, 2026, and in Japan from February 6, 2026.
Art merchandise manufacturer KenElephant reveals its latest lineup of collectible capsule toys, featuring popular artists and beloved characters, set to launch at retailers and online stores in May 2026.
Hachette Collections Japan launches "Mofusand Cross-Stitch," a partwork series featuring the beloved character by illustrator Juno. Launching February 18, 2026.
Starting January 22nd, a limited-time collaboration store featuring adorable Mofusand characters surrounded by beautiful flowers opened on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. New drawstring pouches and crystal keychains are now available, along with popular plushies.
Ken Elephant announces the release of big-size flocked figures from the popular mojojojo series in May 2026. Pre-orders are now open for this collector's edition featuring 6 adorable characters.
Lifestyle brand one'sterrace is holding an in-store event featuring a large collection of OSAMU GOODS at locations across Japan from January 28 through March 1, 2026.
Experience the world of the beloved picture book series at Pan Dorobo Hiroba, opening January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Exclusive merchandise, themed food, and special photo opportunities await fans.
Starting January 28, AEON Fantasy's Kapuebo machines will feature exclusive Sanrio Characters puffy ribbon charms. The collection includes Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and Wish Me Mell in adorable aurora-colored designs.
JR East Shoji is releasing an adorable new Suica Penguin mascot keychain with a cute pose holding its cheeks, featuring magnets in the hands for posing fun. Available starting January 23, 2026 at TRAINIART stores and online.
BLITZWAY JAPAN announces pre-orders for a 1/12 scale action figure of Wally from the iconic Where's Wally? series, starting January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The figure features various posing options and travel accessories.
The popular Barrier UV series from Aqua Savon introduces adorable Rilakkuma-themed sunscreen gel and spray, featuring the characters relaxing in the ocean. Available for pre-order from February 5, 2026.
Belle Maison and the PEANUTS FRIENDS CLUB unveil their second collection featuring six new storage items designed from fan feedback, including plush storage bags and display cabinets.
IP FOUR Co., Ltd. is set to release the "Esther Bunny Neck Strap Collection" (¥400 per play, tax included, 5 types) as capsule toys at locations nationwide from late January 2026.
The second collection of pouches and tote bags featuring Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly is now available as capsule toys, launching nationwide in late January 2026.
Fujiya's Valentine's event "Peko Poko Chocolate Labo" returns to Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas. The event features Peko-chan's chocolate laboratory, collaboration with Sanrio Characters, greeting events, and exclusive merchandise sales.
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.
On February 7 and 8, the park hosts exclusive Sanrio-themed events including a café wagon, Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel's Valentine mini-stage, and photo sessions to celebrate the final weekend.
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 new CD for the Snow Miku 2026 festival has been released, featuring 9 unique tracks with a "mysterious sweets" theme including the event theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" by Iyowa.
Elsonic Co., Ltd.'s THANKYOUMART shop will launch a collaboration with the beloved character series Suzy's Zoo, featuring 21 items all priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax). Pre-orders begin on January 22nd (Thu) at noon on the official online shop, with in-store sales starting mid-February.
IP Four Inc. releases a collection of eco bags featuring the popular SNS characters Whippy & Lappi in capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting late January 2026.
Can★Do introduces a delightful new Minnie Mouse series featuring 25 items including blind box charms, mini pouches, and gift bags, starting January 22nd at stores nationwide.
Gray Parka Service launches a new online lottery featuring Lil ala mode characters dressed in adorable black outfits, available January 27 to February 2, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Masterline unveils a stunning 1/4 scale statue of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98. Pre-orders start January 20, with release scheduled for May to August 2027.
Gray Parker Service launches the "Wa! Wa! Wa! Souvenir Lottery" featuring Mofusand's adorable cats dressed as lucky charms. The online lottery runs from January 27 (Tuesday) 11:00 AM to February 2 (Monday) 11:59 PM, offering 16 types of fortune-bringing items including BIG lucky cat plushies and daruma mascots.
Underwear brand HIPSHOP releases a new Peanuts Series featuring Snoopy and friends in baseball team uniforms, available for both adults and kids.
A special ceremony and commemorative events were held on January 21, 2026, at KANDA SQUARE in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to celebrate Rilakkuma's 5th anniversary as the official tourism ambassador for the Chiyoda City Tourism Association.
The popular Tokyo Banana and Doctor Yellow collaboration is back! Following the instant sellout of their eco bag in 2024, a new tote bag with exclusive keychain launches on January 21, 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.
Cake.jp announces a collaboration with Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, releasing character-themed birthday boxes, cake cans, and other collaborative sweets featuring all 18 members.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
Marudai Foods will release bite-sized Calpas sausages featuring the SNS sensation PUPPET SUNSUN across all 7-Eleven stores in early February, with nationwide availability planned for April.
AppleOne Inc. releases a collection of SpongeBob SquarePants jigsaw puzzles featuring colorful designs in 108, 300, and 500-piece sets, available from January 22nd at toy stores and online shops.
THREEPPY releases 42 new Rapunzel-themed products including aroma diffusers, LED lanterns, and eco bags at stores nationwide and DAISO online store starting January 19, 2026.
Sun Hoseki and GiGO Entertainment have teamed up to open Hoppe-chan★Cafe at GiGO Collaboration Cafes nationwide. The limited-time cafe features Instagram-worthy original menus, exclusive merchandise, and special perks for fans from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
Popular LINE Stamp characters Boneless Dog and Boneless Cat arrive as exclusive prize items at namco locations nationwide. The adorable duo appears in oversized plush form, capturing their signature round shapes.
An online lottery featuring Chickip Dancers merchandise has launched on VVIT. The collection includes adorable items themed around "Chickip Yum Yum Burger," "Baby Chickip," and "Fried Chicken LOVE."
GENDA GiGO Entertainment launches a collaboration cafe featuring Hoppe-chan, the popular character from Sunhoseki's "Sun Hoseki" brand. The cafe runs from January 24 to February 15, 2026, offering themed food, drinks, and exclusive merchandise.
Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji will open two new Little Twin Stars character rooms on March 18, featuring exclusive Sanrio merchandise and whimsical pastel decor. Reservations open January 16.
Melta Corporation has officially launched its Original Figure Production Service for businesses and creators. The service supports clients from the initial idea stage, using materials like photos, illustrations, rough sketches, or PowerPoint presentations, even without formal specifications, and offers flexible production from single prototypes to mass production.
caseplay introduces smartphone accessories featuring popular Nordic character Moomin, including Little My designs, available for over 150 device models including iPhone, Xperia, Pixel, and Galaxy.
Sanrio Puroland launches the Colorful Puroland special event from January 16 to March 16, 2026, featuring colorful character costumes, themed photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and special collaboration rooms including an Ado-Rosa Tourmaline space.
On February 7th, 2026, Tuna from the popular "Gal Cat" series will appear at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store for a special one-day birthday event, coinciding with the ongoing pop-up shop.
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.
Fujiya Co., Ltd. brings Valentine's Day magic to Keio Department Store Shinjuku with Peko-chan's Chocolate Kingdom, featuring exclusive chocolates, Sanrio collaborations, and interactive events from January 23 to February 15, 2026.
IP Four Inc. releases a charming new capsule toy collection featuring Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin and his friends in relaxed, humorous poses to celebrate the character's 30th anniversary.
IP Four Co., Ltd. announces the release of the adorable "Sanrio Characters Sushi Keychain" series featuring six beloved characters as sushi, available at capsule toy corners nationwide from late January 2026.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
Green Parks unveils a fresh Disney Collection featuring Mickey & Friends with retro pop designs. The collection includes 7 items launching on January 15, 2026, available at Green Parks stores and STRIPE CLUB online.
FAVMENT's new Hatsune Miku collaboration collection launches January 23rd at Daimaru Tokyo, Daimaru Umeda, and online, featuring graphic tees, hoodies, bags, 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.
Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park introduces a new original food item featuring Crayon Shin-chan's iconic plump bottom, starting January 17th.
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.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."
The puzzle game Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ launches its winter update featuring SNOW MIKU SKYTOWN-themed paid DLC and special costumes, along with free updates including new puzzles and an assist-free challenge mode.
The special cafe celebrating Disney Animation's latest film Zootopia 2 introduces new menu items and merchandise featuring Nick in a tuxedo, starting January 23, 2026.
DIANA Co., Ltd. unveils its first-ever collaboration with beloved Sanrio Characters, featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin across multiple brands including DIANA, +diana, CUMUU_DIANA, and artemis by DIANA.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring new merchandise for Tsurumaki Maki and Miyamai Moca characters opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F from January 29 to February 11, 2026.
A cute egg-shaped collaboration chocolate tin featuring ICOCA's mascot Ikochan the Platypus and Italian chocolate brand Caffarel is now on sale at limited JR West station stores.
A special pop-up store celebrating retro Licca-chan opens at Hands Shibuya Store from January 23 to February 22, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and photo spots.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami announces additional details for its collaboration with the popular character series Nandemo Ikimono, featuring themed drinks, donuts, facility decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
Bandai Namco Experience launches exclusive BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! prize items featuring MyGO!!!!! members. The first-ever ★5 card illustration acrylic boards debut at Namco locations and online starting January 23, 2026.
System Service Co., Ltd. will launch Bonobono prize merchandise at amusement facilities starting January 2026, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and TV anime's 10th anniversary.
Fuji-Q Highland welcomes Thailand's viral character Butterbear for a limited-time collaboration featuring a revamped teacup ride, snow park, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot.
A new cherry blossom-themed collection featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends with big round eyes and cherry blossom petal motifs will be available at Disney Store locations, with items perfect for cherry blossom viewing and spring activities.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
The sweet-themed winter event kicked off on January 9th at Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Oita, featuring the first-ever appearance of Tabekko Dobutsu characters alongside Sanrio favorites.
The LOVOT Carry seat NEO launches on January 13th, 2026, featuring an upgraded air cushion seat for better weight distribution and enhanced comfort. The new design includes additional storage pockets and comes in two stylish colors.
Form Co., Ltd. announces the Japanese debut of the Mini Bestie, a carabiner-equipped stainless steel bottle featuring adorable character designs from the popular Canadian brand asobu.
System Service Corporation is rolling out an adorable lineup of mojojojo prize items at amusement facilities across Japan. The collection includes fluffy blankets, plush pouches, XL cushions, and hair accessories, launching from January 2026.
Fiskars Japan launches two new Moomin Arabia collections on February 18, 2026, inspired by the 30th anniversary of the Love mug, featuring diverse expressions of love from the Moomin stories.
MOS Burger announces limited edition sets featuring adorable My Melody and Kuromi mascots paired with chicken nuggets and MOS Chicken, available for pre-order from January 14th.
The Sirotan Funwari Store pop-up shop is coming to Nagoya Station's Gate Walk underground shopping mall from January 17 to January 30, 2026, featuring exclusive items and early-release products.
Station Memories! and Station Memo! Our Rails original goods will be available for limited-time sale at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Tokyo Character Street from January 30 to February 12, 2026.
Bandai Namco Experience launches an exclusive collection of Stitch plush prizes featuring soft cushions and miniature mascots in various costumes. Available from January 16, 2026 at Namco locations nationwide and online.
Kogepan and Mikan Bouya mascots are coming to Namco amusement facilities nationwide from January 16, 2026. This is Mikan Bouya's first prize appearance in 8 years!
An immersive exhibition exploring life lessons from My Melody's honest approach to life opens at Omotesando Hills from January 15 to 21, 2026. Create your own wish list and discover hints for living more authentically.
Donguri Republic stores across Japan will launch new merchandise inspired by the classic animation film "Panda! Go, Panda! The Rainy-Day Circus" starting January 10, 2026.
Relive Heisei-era memories with new Pukupuku Awawa-chan and Happy March collaboration goods, all priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax), launching at Thank You Mart stores nationwide in late January.
Dreams Inc. will begin selling HIPPERS HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS, decoration figures featuring Sanrio Characters, from January 23, 2026 (Friday).
Sega Fave launches a new online lottery featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Max in original cool outfits, with prizes including rings, bracelets, and collectible merchandise.
Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will launch a collaboration with the popular character Choigosim, known for its positive worldview that captivates younger audiences, starting January 14 at Sushiro locations nationwide.
New commemorative merchandise celebrating Ultraman's 60th anniversary will be available at ULTRAMAN WORLD M78 starting January 17, 2026, including exclusive pins, apparel, and limited plush toys.
Following the success of the White Tiger greeting event in Shibuya, PARCO announces the expansion of the White Tiger and Black Tiger Café to Shinsaibashi and Nagoya locations with special character appearance events.
Square Enix has announced the release of new Dragon Quest merchandise perfect for Valentine's Day. The lineup includes 6 items featuring adorable Slime chocolates in drawstring bags and gift tins, plus popular Slime Sablé keychains.
FamilyMart will release the second edition of the Minecraft-themed Furyu Kuji lottery on January 17th, featuring 12 types of plush mascots with attachable belts, making them perfect companions for bags and backpacks.
Kinokuniya launches an exclusive campaign offering a limited-edition Strawberry Cat compact mirror to a total of 45 lucky winners through product purchases or X social media engagement.
Takarajimasha releases a message book inspired by Sanrio's My Melody, celebrating 50 years with an exhibition from January 15 to 21, 2026, at Omotesando Hills.
Korean cosmetics brand Coralhaze releases a special Ocha-Ken-inspired limited edition Dew Drop Tint in four new colors, featuring adorable character packaging. Available from January 19, 2026 at variety stores including PLAZA and Loft.
The gift select shop BIRTHDAY BAR announces a limited-edition collaboration featuring Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel characters, available from February 11, 2026.
Kintetsu Retailing launches exclusive collaboration items featuring familiar's iconic bear and Kobe Oji Zoo's beloved animals. Available from January 8, 2026, at ZOOQLE and select Kintetsu station shops.
SPINNS unveils a delightful new collaboration featuring Korilakkuma and strawberries, offering apparel, home goods, and accessories in sweet pink and ivory tones.
LOFT launches a special collaboration with The Powerpuff Girls featuring 33 exclusive items across 172 stores in Japan. The Glitter Sweet Collection includes charms, pouches, mugs, and stationery with Valentine's Day-themed pastel designs.
Lotteria hamburger shops are offering a limited-time Rilakkuma Kids Set featuring popular San-X characters, complete with collectible toys.
PETEMO launches a limited-edition collaboration with Peko-chan, featuring adorable pet toys inspired by popular Fujiya sweets. Available at PETEMO stores and online from January 7, 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.
Seven-Eleven stores across Japan will begin selling the PUPPET SUNSUN Happy Bag, featuring exclusive flocked figures of Sunsun and Nonnon along with a reusable clear bag designed with Sunsun's face.
Four adorable Sanrio character-designed mini fragrances featuring the popular Nude One scent are now available at Don Quijote stores across Japan. Each 8mL bottle features heart-filled designs of beloved characters.
AEON celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary with exclusive honey muffin-themed plushies launching January 1st at approximately 80 AEON stores across Japan.
Disney Store introduces its first-ever original Godiva chocolates as part of the Valentine 2026 collection, launching January 9th with exclusive designs featuring Mickey Mouse as a chocolatier.
Matsuya Ginza will host the "Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche in GINZA" from January 5 to January 19, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Japanese edition publication. The event features character meet-and-greets, original artwork by the creators, exclusive merchandise, and a collaboration cafe.
Starting January 22, 2026, GiGO arcade stores nationwide will feature exclusive mascot plushies designed by beloved artist mojojojo, known for creating adorable characters with relaxed expressions and nostalgic charm.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe in Ueno, Tokyo introduces a winter menu featuring customizable afternoon tea sets, chocolate honey toast, Korean ttung waffles, and seasonal drinks available until late February 2026.
Toys King, which operates T-BASE JAPAN, has released Red King First Generation (Normal Color) and Red King Second Generation (Red Color) sofubi figures from the Ultraman Series at T-BASE Ikebukuro P'PARCO store starting December 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Both versions are currently available for purchase.
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.
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.
Eikoh Co., Ltd. announces the release of original Monchhichi "Interior Mini Figures" at Can Do and other 100 yen shops and fancy stores across Japan.
NICI, the beloved German plush toy brand, marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. The celebration kicks off with the revival of the popular Color Bear keyring series, launching in May 2026.
Ocean Park Hong Kong presents a special collaboration with six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon from December 13, 2025 to August 23, 2026.
Thank You Mart will release exclusive KIRIMI-chan and Cogimyun items at all stores from late January. Online pre-orders start December 26th at 12 PM. All items priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429).
The official game app for Strawberry Prince, Sutopuri With!!, announces a second limited-time collaboration event with Sanrio Characters featuring special gachas, login bonuses, and original story content.
GreenFlash is launching a vibrant collection of Teletubbies goods featuring cute expressions and iconic designs in pink and purple. Pre-orders are now open on Village Vanguard Online.
T-BASE JAPAN will release the "Sonic the Hedgehog" blind BOX designed by TOUMA starting December 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the T-BASE Ikebukuro P'PARCO store. This collaboration with soft vinyl artist TOUMA features 10 types of original art pieces showcasing Sonic characters with TOUMA's signature deformed style.
Areeam, the fashion brand produced by influencer and YouTuber Ainyan, will launch exclusive Walt Disney face art items at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Isetan Shinjuku Store. The limited collection features three items in monochrome designs including a face bag, shirt, and skirt.
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.
ROPE' PICNIC unveils a special Hello Kitty collaboration collection featuring 7 items, including face-shaped mini bags and jacquard knits. Pre-orders begin December 26, 2025, with in-store sales starting January 1, 2026.
IP Four Co., Ltd. will release the Care Bears Sweet Assort Collection capsule toy series featuring six different types of pouches and bags, including tote bags, face pouches, and tissue case pouches, priced at 400 yen per capsule, starting from late December 2025 at capsule toy corners nationwide.
caseplay announces a new collection of smartphone accessories featuring popular NAMJATOWN Characters from Sunshine City's indoor theme park NAMJATOWN, including slim protection cases and various tech accessories.
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.
IP4 Inc. announces the Hello Kitty Summerdays Pouch Collection capsule toy series featuring a sun-kissed Hello Kitty design. The collection includes five different items launching mid-December 2025 at capsule toy vending machines nationwide for 400 yen per play.
New Monchhichi door plate-style charms featuring various daily life scenes are coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan in mid-December 2025. The collection includes 10 different designs with dual-sided plates showing activities like studying, cooking, bathing, and sleeping.
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.
Felissimo's lifestyle goods brand Kraso has released three new products designed to enhance oshi-katsu (fan activities) and nui-katsu (plushie activities) for adults. The lineup includes a stage curtain-style pouch, sitting plushie costumes, and a display shelf with storage drawer.
A new series "Puku Puku PAPER THEATER" has been launched to commemorate the 10th anniversary of PAPER THEATER. The first release features six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Pochacco, available from December 23, 2025.
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.
CASEPLAY introduces a new collection of smartphone accessories featuring Kushinyoro, the official character of the Japan Kushikatsu Association, including a special Turbanman design created to commemorate Kushikatsu Day
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
A unique collaboration product featuring Kumamoto Prefecture's beloved PR character Kumamon and Japan's first wheat noodle ramen can is now available exclusively at Aso Kumamoto Airport's international terminal duty-free shop. This animal-free ramen can is shelf-stable for 3 years and perfect as a souvenir or emergency food.
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.
A limited-time popup shop at Ueno Marui showcases GOODGLAS glassware including the viral oversized Hello Kitty ornament, Miffy 70th anniversary straws, and handcrafted double-wall glasses from December 22, 2025 to January 8, 2026.
The popular SNS character AngryBabyz opens a limited-time official store at Shibuya Modi, featuring exclusive merchandise, spin-off characters, and special greeting events.
Art goods manufacturer Kenelephant releases its first room light featuring the popular character Pukpuku by plush toy artist Munyu.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters comes to Sapporo Factory from March 13 to April 19, 2026. Experience the Rainbow Amusement Park with photo spots, games, attractions, and exclusive merchandise.
Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released official Harry Potter chocolate kits, allowing fans to create iconic wizarding sweets at home. The lineup includes the Chocolate Frog Kit and the new Golden Snitch Chocolate Kit, with limited-edition sets featuring an exclusive A5 notebook.
Hot Toys Japan announces the Mickey & Friends Ferris Wheel Collection Cosbi series, featuring six characters with ferris wheel and stall sets that connect to form a complete attraction.
New merchandise featuring artwork from the 39ch Originals music series is now available at Yuki Miku Sky Town and online store.
Popular character Loveez gets its first theme cafe in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Nagoya, running from December 20, 2025 to February 8, 2026 with Instagram-worthy winter menus.
Addict Inc., which operates the original brand 'Flapper', is opening a POPUP STORE featuring official goods from Cartoon Network's popular anime 'The Powerpuff Girls' at MIYASHITA PARK in partnership with Warner Brothers Discovery Global Consumer Products.
San-X Co., Ltd. announces a new collaboration between 3COINS and Sumikko Gurashi, featuring exclusive merchandise themed around Ebiten no Shippo's idol dreams, launching December 13, 2025.
The popular Cardcaptor Sakura TaKaRaBaKo POPUP SHOP arrives in Nagoya, Aichi for the first time. The limited-time shop opens at Nagoya PARCO on December 19, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise including new Kero-chan and Suppi cookie boxes.
Asunarosha Co., Ltd. launches pre-orders for the official EXPO 2025 MYAKU-MYAKU and EXPO 2025 Sanrio Characters collaboration merchandise starting December 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
FamilyMart introduces two adorable Sanrio character collaboration breads - Pompompurin Cream Bread (Pudding Flavor) and My Melody Coppe Pan (Strawberry Milk Flavor) - available at approximately 16,000 stores nationwide from December 9, 2025.
Lotteria announces a limited-edition lucky bag featuring an exclusive Rilakkuma plushie, calendar, stationery, and dining coupons worth 4,800 yen, available from December 19, 2025.
Nippon Columbia has released the latest installment in the Sumikko Communication game series for Nintendo Switch, where players can build and develop their own island with beloved Sumikko characters.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story opens at Daimaru Umeda 5F from November 18 to December 8, 2025.
A limited-time Sirotan pop-up store with a convenience store theme opens at JR Ikebukuro Station's South Gate from November 1 to 17, 2025.
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.
BookLive will open the official Tamagotchi shop 'Tamagotchi ふぁくとり～！' at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado' on November 22, 2025, featuring exclusive 29th-anniversary merchandise and an immersive experience space.
Poké Park Kanto, a new permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction spanning approximately 2.6 hectares, will open at Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo on February 5, 2026. The park features two main areas where visitors can explore a forest trail and enjoy attractions, shops, and shows.
AEON Fantasy introduces the seventh installment of the Sanrio Characters Poyoyon Airport BIG plushies series, featuring cabin attendant Kuromi and pilot Badtz-Maru at Molly Fantasy and PALO locations across Japan.
Ikspiari, a shopping facility at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrating its 25th anniversary, welcomes a Christmas tree inspired by Disney's latest film Zootopia 2, releasing December 5, 2025.
The popular San-X character Nyan Nyan Nyanko, known for imitating various sweets, is now available as a preserved flower BOX that looks like cake but is actually flowers, bringing a unique charm to any space.
Sanrio's newest alien character Petapeta Minirian is now available in limited-edition Surprise Box sets, featuring exclusive stickers and merchandise for collectors.
Popular Korean character Kkamang and Ant, with over 1.4 million social media followers, will open a collaboration cafe in Osaka from November 18 to November 23, 2025.
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.
Doraemon F's Kitchen at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya is hosting a special birthday fair for Dorami from November 7 to December 31, 2025, featuring exclusive desserts and limited-edition latte art to celebrate her December 2 birthday.
From December 2 to December 14, 2025, THE Chara CAFE STAND at Tokyo Dome City will feature an exclusive collaboration with beloved MIND WAVE characters, offering themed menu items and special merchandise.
A Kemono Friends collaboration cafe featuring Christmas-themed merchandise and special menu items opens at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro starting December 16, 2025. Christmas-themed photo character goods available online from November 4.
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.
Pensta, the Suica Penguin-themed shop at Ecute Ueno Station, is marking its 2nd anniversary with a limited-edition novelty sticker campaign and new exclusive merchandise and cafe items starting November 2025.
Marimocraft will host a limited-time pop-up store featuring collaboration goods between sign language art artist Hidehiko Kado and Hello Kitty at Shibuya Sakura Stage from November 6 to November 19, 2025.
Popular Hakata mini croissant shop MIGNON launches limited edition banana-flavored croissants featuring the Minions characters, available at all locations nationwide starting November 1, 2025.
Colomban collaborates with popular character Fuku Fuku Nyanko for its 10th anniversary. Special menus and cakes featuring adorable cat characters will be available at Colomban Harajuku Salon and Colomban Harajuku from November 3rd, 2025.
The theme park resort Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki announces a limited-time collaboration with Dick Bruna TABLE from November 7, 2025 to January 5, 2026, featuring exclusive gourmet items, drinks, and original merchandise.
Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island announces a special Mothra exhibition at the Godzilla Museum, running from December 20, 2025 to September 13, 2026, featuring authentic props from the Heisei Mothra series.
Village Vanguard Corporation announces two exciting Tom and Jerry pop-up shops opening in November 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise and experiential bowling entertainment
Exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring Himari and Mitsuki from Himitsu no Aipri in Fresh Lemon Coord is now available at Village Vanguard online store for pre-order.
Chiikawa Mogumogu Honpo Kyoto Fushimi Store celebrates its 2nd anniversary on November 14, 2025, featuring new products and exclusive anniversary novelties for shoppers.
The permanent Chiikawa Restaurant at Ikebukuro PARCO introduces a new Subjugation Fair featuring special menu items inspired by memorable battle scenes from the popular manga series, starting November 27, 2025.
Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.
The 2027 International Horticultural Expo in Yokohama launches official licensed merchandise featuring Hello Kitty and other beloved Sanrio characters collaborating with the expo's mascot Toonk Toonk, going on sale November 7, 2025.
The popular Pokémon Tokyo Banana sweets series is coming to Ikebukuro Station for a limited time from November 1 to December 4, 2025. The pop-up shop will feature the beloved Pikachu Tokyo Banana treats and adorable cookie tins decorated with Pikachu and Eevee.
The popular picture book character Miffy's flower shop Flower Miffy launches new chamomile-themed products including plushies, outfits, and mascots at stores nationwide starting November 7, 2025.
LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA hosts Press, Start! Enter the MIGHTEEZ WORLD POP-UP featuring the 8 superpowered fairy characters from November 7-24, 2025.
Chiikawa Bakery at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando introduces special Christmas gift boxes featuring stollen shaped like the beloved rabbit character from the manga, available in-store and online for a limited time.
Popular Japanese confectionery brand Kanro announces a collaboration with Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty character, introducing limited-edition Puregumi gummies and additional candy products starting October 28, 2025.
Fujikyu Highland, the famous amusement park near Mount Fuji, will welcome a new San-X Area in 2026. This will be the first permanent San-X character zone in a theme park, featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
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.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
San-X Corporation has announced the first overseas exhibition celebrating their 90th anniversary will be held in Taiwan in 2026. The exhibition will showcase over 1,000 characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
The popular Pokémon Sleep collaboration with bedding maker Showa Nishikawa returns with an expanded lineup of cozy sleep companions featuring Snorlax, Pikachu, and more beloved Pokémon characters.
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 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 nostalgic pop-up store featuring Licca-chan, Japan's iconic fashion doll since 1967, opens at Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore from October 22 to November 10, 2025, with exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities.
GU will launch a new Pokémon collaboration collection called "Pokepeace" on November 28, 2025, featuring cozy fleece jackets, lounge dresses, and matching parent-child outfits inspired by the peaceful daily lives of Pokémon.
Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, Tsukiji Gindako will launch a limited-time collaboration with the Nintendo Switch game "Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi Omachido-sama!" featuring exclusive takoyaki packs and original stickers.
Chiikawa Bakery introduces limited-edition Halloween breads featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in black cat costumes, along with pumpkin-flavored financiers. Available from October 14 to November 3, 2025.
An experiential Tamagotchi store featuring exclusive merchandise, customizable products, and character greetings will reopen at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku on November 22, 2025.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Shibuya from October 30 to November 25, 2025, showcasing new merchandise themed around a candy factory concept.
A Sumikko Gurashi event will tour six cities across Japan starting November 7, 2025. The event features exclusive merchandise, photo spots with plush toys, and Japanese sweets-themed character illustrations.
A limited-time pop-up featuring Dreamiez, the official collaboration characters of NCT DREAM, opens at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA this October. The event runs from October 24 to November 4, 2025.
A limited-time Hello Kitty event featuring an English garden atmosphere, photo spots, and fragrance experiences will be held at Roppongi Hills Ohyane Plaza from October 29 to November 14, 2025.
The Moomin Special Room at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will be available again from October 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026, featuring new hotel logo keycards, Moomin-themed pancake breakfast, and exclusive novelties.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery service featuring original merchandise from the popular anime Mirumo de Pon! with a Halloween theme. The lottery includes blankets, cushions, acrylic stands, and more adorable character goods.
A special collaboration between Hatsune Miku and ANGEL BLUE brings exclusive fashion items and accessories to Loft stores in Shibuya, Namba, and Nagoya from October 24 to November 2025.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture kicks off an exciting autumn season with two major Halloween events starting October 3rd - the adorable Miffy Halloween Party Parade and the thrilling Haunted Halloween horror experience.
Gray Parker Service introduces Kiramekko, a new accessory plushie brand featuring sparkling eyes designed to bring comfort and joy. The first collections feature beloved characters Chiikawa and Mofusand in adorable costumes.
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.
Tomari Sogo Shokuhin releases special rakkyo products featuring My Melody and Kuromi, celebrating their anniversaries with Kuromi's favorite food.
The official EXPO2025 character Myaku-Myaku collaborates with the beloved anime character Heidi from 'Heidi, Girl of the Alps' in a new merchandise collection. The collaboration features various items including wooden stands, coasters, mugs, bags, and more, available from late September 2025.
A new collaboration between beloved Sanrio characters and HOMEGAME brings Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi T-shirts to multiple store locations across Japan.
Four new officially licensed Pokémon accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale nationwide starting October 16, 2025. The collection includes protective cases and card storage solutions featuring beloved Pokémon designs.
San-X announces the release of commemorative merchandise for the upcoming Sumikko Gurashi movie Sky Kingdom and Two Friends, launching October 24th at theaters nationwide and various retail locations.
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.
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 new joint flagship store combining beloved mini figure brands Sonny Angel and SMISKI opens September 20th in Tokyo's Shibuya district, offering an immersive experience for fans worldwide.
Blooming Nakanishi Co., Ltd. releases handkerchiefs, towels, and eco bags featuring the world of the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind.
Shobido Co., Ltd. has launched the adorable "Secret Portable Lipstick" featuring Sanrio Characters designs in a blind package format. The strawberry-scented lip balm contains hyaluronic acid and shea butter for moisturizing.
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.
Marimocraft introduces a charming new Hello Kitty collection featuring water blue and angel designs, with sparkling sequin pouches and fluffy sagara embroidered keychains perfect for everyday use.
A special commemorative collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sanrio's beloved magazine "Monthly Strawberry News" is now available, featuring frame stamps and cushions as a set. Pre-orders begin October 1, 2025, at Japan Post's online shop.
The collaboration between popular character Chiikawa and Tokyo's No.1 souvenir Tokyo Banana opens its first pop-up store after renewal at Ikebukuro Station. Three new character designs join the adorable banana pudding cake collection.
A special collaboration between Kuppy Ramune and Sanrio Characters brings adorable merchandise to Tokyo and Osaka pop-up stores this fall.
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.
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.
PRONTO and È PRONTO unveil a travel-themed Pokémon special menu featuring creative drinks and food inspired by beloved Pokémon characters, available from October 1st to November 30th, 2025.
A new Kirby-themed cosmetic compact featuring the beloved pink character riding his iconic Warp Star is now available for pre-order through Premium Bandai, priced at 5,940 yen.
Lotte will launch a special collaboration between Sanrio's beloved character Kuromi and the popular chocolate snack Koala's March, available exclusively online with original clear file bonus.
Universal Studios Japan launches its Halloween Event 2025 on September 4th, featuring an all-new Pokemon dance party show with DJ Pikachu, DJ Gengar, and ghost-type Pokemon characters.
Epoch Co., Ltd. announces a special collaboration with prestigious Belgian chocolatier DelReY to create the Sylvanian Families × DelReY Diamond Chocola BOX, launching November 1, 2025, as part of the beloved toy series' 40th anniversary celebration.
Pop-up fans in Ikebukuro can explore the temporary "Whippi & Wrappi POP-UP STORE 'W&W DELIVERY'" featuring delivery-themed merchandise and character goods from the popular SNS-born duo.
A new 1/7 scale figure featuring Hatsune Miku in Wing Gundam Zero EW design from the Gundam 45th Anniversary collaboration project will be released in June 2026.
Popular San-X characters including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda are featured on limited edition Morinaga Biscuit packaging, complete with DIY craft activities and special campaign prizes.
The first storybook featuring the adorable ghost character Obakenu, beloved by elementary school children, has been released. This colorful book includes three original stories, psychological tests, fortune telling, and four-panel comics.
A new Hello Kitty Trump Tin featuring an adult-cute retro design will be available at Isetan Shinjuku's FANCY SANRIO CHARACTERS event, complete with exclusive figurine and sweet potato baked goods.
New autumn-winter wear featuring Nishimura Yuji's unique illustrations of beloved Sanrio characters, plus relaunch of popular accessories from the first collaboration. Available at Don Quijote and Apita stores nationwide starting August 30.
A new collaboration between SEGA's beloved Sonic the Hedgehog and Sanrio's popular characters brings super-cute plushies and mascots to fans worldwide, launching November 2025.
The popular DIY craft kit series Tukurundesu® announces 10 new Sanrio character collaboration items, including miniature houses and wood puzzles featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, and more beloved characters.
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.
Beloved Japanese children's characters Gachapin and Mukku are teaming up with fashion brand Maison de FLEUR for an adorable collection featuring bags, pouches, charms, and handkerchiefs, launching January 9 at stores nationwide.