A new line of BANANA FISH merchandise featuring original artwork of Ash and Eiji shooting hoops in New York is now open for pre-order on Tomosuto until 5 October 2026.
Two major Detective Conan specials were announced at the franchise’s 30th anniversary livestream: a fan-deduction mystery special and a two-hour NTV event airing September 25.
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Kotobukiya has announced a 1/7 scale figure of Kinomoto Sakura in her [Siege] costume from Card Captor Sakura Clear Card, complete with Kero-chan, priced at ¥24,200 and due April 2027.
Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.5 launches September 19, 2026, featuring MASTERLISE figures of Ichigo, Hitsugaya, Yoruichi, and a Last One prize Kenpachi at ¥850 per draw.
The anime Ojaru-Maru is holding its first-ever character popularity vote from September 5–30. The top 5 characters will be merchandised, with results announced on October 5.
Ichiban Kuji launches a Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL lottery on 26 September 2026, headlined by a ~22 cm Motoko & Fuchikoma figure and aurora-finish prizes.
A special quiz campaign linked to the “Escape from the Highway Chase” real escape game will run for five consecutive Saturdays from September 19, 2026, with prizes up for grabs.
Kura Sushi has abruptly ended its popular Chiikawa collaboration campaign, effective September 6, after an internal investigation confirmed employee misconduct during the limited-time event.
Kadokawa has unveiled theme song artists, additional cast, and an October 4 premiere date for the Yowaki MAX Reijō TV anime, based on Hiro Oda’s light novel series.
New visuals for Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE have been unveiled, alongside a fan campaign, as the stage prepares to debut exclusively on Netflix on September 25.
A 1st STAGE screening event for the Steel Ball Run anime was held in Tokyo, with cast members revealing details about the 2nd STAGE Netflix debut on September 25 and new character Mountain Tim.
The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) is shutting down after 13 editions since 2014, with Kenshi Yonezu, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle among its final honorees.
The official website for the Romelia War Chronicle TV anime has revealed 14 more voice cast members, adding to the previously announced lineup for the fantasy series.
ANIGA-TER opens pre-orders for seven new Gran Blue Season 3 goods, including daring nude-scene boxer shorts, an Iori Kitahara eye mask, and a Spirytus tumbler. Shipping late November 2026.
A PV and teaser visual have dropped for Detective Conan’s 30th-anniversary special “Case 30 Murder,” airing September 25 on NTV. A viewer-participation mystery anime “Murder on Misohito Island” was al
A livestream event for Shin Kochikame unveiled the new anime’s main cast, key staff, a promotional video, and a visual. The series is set to air on Fuji TV in 2027.
