Nintama Rantaro × Lawson Summer Collaboration Launches August 25, 2026
Lawson convenience stores across Japan will host a Nintama Rantaro summer collaboration campaign from August 25, 2026, featuring exclusive new artwork and limited merchandise.
Number Rock Launches Special Cowboy Bebop Collection Featuring Vintage-Style Tees and Accessories
Number Rock unveils a special Cowboy Bebop merchandise collection including vintage-style T-shirts, a denim tote bag, and keychains, launching August 28, 2026, with an SNS giveaway campaign.
Hoozuki no Reitetsu Online Kuji Launches with Japanese Tea House Theme and Exclusive Merchandise
A new Hoozuki no Reitetsu online lottery themed around a traditional Japanese tea house (wa-kissa) is now live on Kuji Road ONLINE, running from August 21 to September 15, 2026.
SHOLAYERED Launches "THE FRAME" Kimetsu no Yaiba Fragrance Diffusers Featuring 13 Characters
Fragrance brand SHOLAYERED has released 13 Kimetsu no Yaiba character fragrance diffusers under its new “THE FRAME” series, available from August 19, 2026.
Akatsuki no Yona × Noritake Collaboration Cup & Saucer Set Features Yona, Hak, and the Four Dragons
A premium Akatsuki no Yona collaboration with iconic Japanese porcelain brand Noritake brings a two-cup-and-saucer set inspired by Yona, Hak, and the Four Dragons. Pre-orders open until Sept. 29.
Iconic "Patlabor" Scenes Come to Life as Diorama Acrylic Stands — Pre-orders Open Until September 13
Four diorama acrylic stands recreating beloved scenes from the Patlabor anime series, featuring newly drawn illustrations supervised by character designer Takata Akemi, are now available for pre-order
Nihon Sankoku Characters Don Elegant Kimono in New くじ引き堂 Online Kuji
Mitsuuma Aoki, Asama Yoshitsune, and Kaku Yasuaki from TV anime Nihon Sankoku appear in a new online kuji featuring exclusive kimono-themed illustrations. Sales open August 20, 2026.
Gakumas "ECLIPSE LIGHT" Fair Announced at Animate — New Merchandise Including Pasha-Kore, Acrylic Stands & More from October 2026
Animate will hold a Gakuen Idol Master -ECLIPSE LIGHT- fair from October 10 to November 23, 2026, with new original-illustration merchandise including pasha-kore cards, acrylic stands, tote bags, and
Shibo Yugi de Meshi wo Kuu. Online Lottery "SCRAP BUILDING" Edition Launches August 20
A new online lottery themed around the SCRAP BUILDING arc of Shibo Yugi de Meshi wo Kuu. goes on sale at Kuji Hikido on August 20, 2026, featuring all-new white dress artwork.
Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" Nagoya Venue Reveals Palm-Sized Plush Mascots for All Five Characters
The “ALL OF EVANGELION” 30th anniversary exhibition at Nagoya PARCO HALL (Sept 4–Oct 12, 2026) will sell exclusive mini plush mascots of Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Kaworu.
Retro-Future Vintage Goods for "Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" Anime Open for Pre-Order on August 10
Seven retro-future styled items — including vintage hoodies, T-shirts, and acrylic collectibles — from the Ghost in the Shell TV anime go up for pre-order on ANIGA-TER on August 10, 2026.
Retro-Future Vintage Goods for "Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" Anime Open for Pre-Order on August 10
Seven retro-future styled items — including vintage hoodies, T-shirts, and acrylic collectibles — from the Ghost in the Shell TV anime go up for pre-order on ANIGA-TER on August 10, 2026.
Madoka and Friends Hit the Lanes and Karaoke: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising × ROUND1 Collaboration Announced
The theatrical Madoka Magica sequel Walpurgisnacht Rising teams up with ROUND1 entertainment centers across Japan from August 28, 2026, bringing collab menus, decorated karaoke rooms, and exclusive no
Bungo Stray Dogs TV Anime 10th Anniversary Online Kuji Launches August 2026 with New BONES Illustrations
A special online kuji celebrating 10 years of the Bungo Stray Dogs TV anime goes on sale August 13, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations by studio BONES and a range of premium prizes.
Patlabor x DIME Collab Wave 1: Pro-Grade Victorinox Multi-Tool and Steel Toolbox Inspired by Division 2's Maintenance Crew
To celebrate Patlabor’s OVA 30th anniversary and the upcoming EZY Chapter 2 film, DIME magazine launches pro-brand collabs: a Victorinox multi-tool and a Toyo Steel trunk toolbox inspired by Division
Rimuru Gets Sandwiched in a Burger! COSPA Launches New "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" Apparel & Goods
COSPA opens pre-orders for a new wave of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken merchandise featuring Rimuru Tempest in both human and slime form, from T-shirts to outdoor-ready stickers.
