Ken Elephant’s Tetsuwan Atom Figure Collection — four variants featuring Atom’s lively expression and glossy head and shoes — launches in capsule toy machines in mid-July 2026.
Japanese boy group JO1 will perform “IGNITE” as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen, airing October 2026, with advance screenings planned in Tokyo and Osaka.
The Blue Lock TV anime will serve as a sub-sponsor of the U-12 Junior Soccer World Challenge 2026, offering a special “Blue Lock Award” trophy and branded goods for participating players.
CAMSHOP.JP is now taking pre-orders for a manga-style AE86 metal keychain inspired by Shuichi Shigeno’s Initial D, priced at ¥5,500 with a first run of 5,000 units.
The TV anime Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has unveiled the Episode 3 visual designed by Akira Gunji (maxilla), along with a synopsis and scene cuts ahead of its July 21 broadcast.
Kyoto Animation is streaming episode 1 of “Nijuseiki Denki Mokuroku -Eureka Evrika-” for free on the KyoAni YouTube channel from July 20 to August 20, with a simultaneous watch party on July 26.
Kadokawa has unveiled the trailer and theme song artist for the Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun film, with Shōko Nakagawa performing the theme. The film opens September 11.
Nakamura-kun, Berie-chan, Mint-kun, and Lucky from Narumiya Characters are coming to Ichiban Kuji with nostalgic retro prizes. Launches August 8, 2026 for 730 yen per draw.
To celebrate LaLa magazine’s 50th anniversary, an interactive “flip manga” advertisement featuring 34 titles is on display at Tokyo Metro’s Shinjuku Station from July 20–26, 2026.
Marukuji launches the “TVアニメ Attack on Titan Standolce” online lottery featuring all-new drawn-down illustrations of Eren, Levi, Erwin, and Hange in chic outfits. Available from July 3, 2026 at 880 ye
The Cho Kaguya-hime! × andGALLERY Collaboration Café launches August 1, 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sendai, with a summer-festival theme, character-inspired menus, and exclusive merch.
TV anime Oshi no Ko teams up with entertainment giant ROUND1 for a nationwide collaboration campaign running July 24 to October 25, 2026, featuring exclusive novelties and a themed collab room.
To celebrate Japan’s Marine Day on July 20, ABEMA highlights three must-watch ocean-themed anime: ONE PIECE, Love Live! Sunshine!!, and Grand Blue.
TV anime “Yomi no Tsugai” teams up with Taito Station arcades and their in-house crepe shops from July 4, 2026, offering collab crepes, character drinks with acrylic coasters, and capsule toys.
Jujutsu Kaisen teams up with Yokohama City for a month-long 5th anniversary collab in August 2026, spanning Cosmo World, Marine Tower, a collab café, and the “JujuFes 2026” concert at K Arena Yokohama
The Kimetsu no Yaiba full-series rerun aired Episode 15 “Natagumo Mountain” on July 19, 2026. The trio assembles for the first time, fan-favorite Murata debuts, and Pillars Giyuu and Shinobu appear.
