Yu Yu Hakusho Characters Transform Into Japanese Folktale Heroes for Special POPUP SHOP Event
A Yu Yu Hakusho POPUP SHOP featuring all-new folktale-themed illustrations opens at eeo Store Ikebukuro from October 31 to November 12, 2026.
Heidi, Girl of the Alps × Fueki Animal Glue Collab Launches Squishy Stickers, Masking Tape, and More
A collaboration between classic anime Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Fueki Animal Glue mascot Fueki-kun is rolling out from September, featuring stickers, masking tape, a multi-case, memo pads, and socks
Re:Zero POP UP STREET Event Comes to Asakusa This October — Emilia & Rem in Japanese Kimono Illustrations
Re:Zero is heading to the Okuyama Omairicho and Asakusa Nishisando shopping streets in Tokyo for a POP UP STREET event from October 2–25, 2026, featuring exclusive new-draw kimono-style merchandise.
Card Captor Sakura x axes femme Collab Brings Embroidered Apparel and a Kero-chan Charm Beret
CLAMP’s Card Captor Sakura teams up with axes femme for an embroidery-themed apparel collection featuring cardigans, blouses, skirts, and a Kero-chan charm beret. Available online now.
New Prince of Tennis × FILA Collab Announced: Three College-Style T-Shirts Releasing September 2026
New Prince of Tennis teams up with Ryoma’s favourite brand FILA for a 25th-anniversary collab, releasing three college-style T-shirts for Seigaku, Hyotei, and Rikkai on 25 September 2026.
Chainsaw Man Kissaten Café Opens in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka — Inspired by Reze's Workplace
A limited-run “Chainsaw Man Kissaten” pop-up café inspired by the 喫茶二道 coffee shop from the anime opens across Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka from October 2026.
GeGeGe no Nazo Collab Café "Moon-lit Night Soirée" Opens at and GALLERY in October 2026
and GALLERY will host a limited collaboration café themed around the film Kitaro Tanjo: GeGeGe no Nazo, running October 3–31, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
L.A.'s Animation is Film Fest to Screen Cherry and Virgin and ghost – end of night in Competition
GKIDS and the Animation is Film festival announce Cherry and Virgin and Madhouse’s ghost – end of night will compete at the Hollywood event Oct. 16–19, alongside a special screening of Vampire Hunter
Satoru & Daifuku Transform in "Eiga Meitantei Precure!" — Terajima Takuma and Nakamura Yuichi Share Their Excitement
New stills from Eiga Meitantei Precure! reveal that Satoru and Daifuku from Wonderful Precure! get transformation scenes, with voice actors Terajima Takuma and Nakamura Yuichi sharing comments.
Musical "SPY×FAMILY 2" Opens in Tokyo: Morisaki Win Gets Secretly Timed Heading Home, Anya Trio Steals the Press Conference
The stage musical SPY×FAMILY 2 officially opened at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL on September 22, 2026. The cast held a press conference revealing highlights, behind-the-scenes fun, and a secret rivalr
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video and Theme Songs
The Super Psychic Policeman Chojo anime’s second promo video previews opening theme “That’s! Chojo” by M!LK, while Shifuku Poncho performs ending theme “Mata Ashita.”
Chiikawa Movie Tops Japan's 2026 Box Office with ¥15.84 Billion in Just 59 Days
Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu has earned ¥15.84 billion and drawn 10.857 million admissions in 59 days, claiming the top spot on Japan’s 2026 box-office chart.
ULTRAMAN STORE TOKYO Opens at Ikebukuro PARCO in October 2026 with Exclusive Sofubi, Finger Puppets & Art Merchandise
ULTRAMAN STORE TOKYO opens its Ikebukuro PARCO branch on 9 October 2026, bringing exclusive sofubi figures, finger puppets, and two new fantasy art merchandise series.
Overlord: Shalltear Bloodfallen Gets Seductive 1/4-Scale Black Bunny Figure from FREEing
FREEing has unveiled a 1/4-scale Shalltear Bloodfallen figure from Overlord in a black bunny outfit, complete with real fabric fishnet stockings. Pre-orders open now via Amiami; January 2027 release.
Chiikawa x GU Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection: Fluffy Momongas, Nordic Knits, and Cosy Fleece for the Cold Season
GU teams up with Chiikawa for a warm autumn/winter 2026 apparel collection themed “Let’s enjoy even snowy days!” launching 20 November 2026 online and in stores across Japan.
Solo Leveling Exhibition in Tokyo Extended to November 1 — Student/Child Tickets Discounted, New Perks Added
The immersive Solo Leveling exhibition at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya has been extended to November 1, 2026, with discounted student/child tickets, new group tickets, and added Super Pass bonuses.
