Madoka Magica: Walpurgis Film Asks Fans to Hold Spoilers Until September 12
The official X account for the Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten film has asked fans to refrain from posting spoilers on social media until September 12, 2026 at midnight.
Licca-chan Doll Transforms into Maomao for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Collaboration — Freckles and Bandage Included
Takara Tomy announces the “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Maomao Licca-chan” doll, faithfully recreating the apothecary heroine’s freckles, left-arm bandage, hairstyle, and outfit. Launches October 24.
Magical Emi, the Magic Star 40th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX Announced with New Illustrations Featuring All Four Pierrot Magical Girl Heroines
Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced the Magical Emi, the Magic Star 40th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX, priced at ¥36,300 and releasing August 26, 2026, with a film-remastered TV series and four OVAs.
ONE PIECE × Jurassic Park and Detective Conan × Back to the Future Collabs Announced for USJ's 25th Anniversary
Universal Studios Japan will release special collaboration merchandise for ONE PIECE × Jurassic Park and Detective Conan × Back to the Future on September 9, celebrating the park’s 25th anniversary.
Haikyuu!! × Coleman BBQ Camp Collab Goods Feature Hinata, Kenma & Bokuto
Coleman teams up with Haikyuu!! for a special BBQ training-camp merchandise line inspired by Season 2 Episode 11, available to order via Village Vanguard Online until September 1, 2026.
My Hero Academia Animal-Design Plush Goods Announced — Deku Sheep, Bakudog & More
A new line of fluffy animal-themed plush goods from My Hero Academia is here, featuring Deku Sheep, Bakudog, Ochaneко, and Shoto Cat across pen pouches, pouches, and tote bags.
Yani Suu Futari Pop-Up Shop Opens in Shinjuku with "What If They Worked Together?" Merchandise
A pop-up shop for TV anime Suupaa no Ura de Yani Suu Futari runs at Shinjuku Marui Men from September 4–13, featuring original artwork goods and a lottery event.
Yoshiyuki Tomino Exhibition to Open in His Hometown of Odawara This November
An exhibition tracing Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino’s roots opens in Odawara, Kanagawa — his hometown — across two venues from November to December 2026.
NANA × GODIVA Second Collaboration Announced — Yazawa Ai Draws Exclusive New Art of Nana, Hachi & Black Stones
GODIVA and the iconic manga NANA team up for a second limited collection launching September 16, 2026, featuring all-new illustrations by Yazawa Ai across chocolates, Chocolixir drinks, and more.
5 Gundam Films Airing Free on BS12's Sunday Anime Theater — Including Cucuruz Doan's Island and Char's Counterattack
BS12 Twellv’s Sunday Anime Theater is broadcasting five Mobile Suit Gundam films for free, starting with Cucuruz Doan’s Island on Aug. 30, followed by the Z Gundam trilogy and Char’s Counterattack in
Magic Repo Man Anime Reveals New Cast Member Risae Matsuda, Premieres October 4
TV Asahi has announced a new cast member, key visual, and an October 4 premiere date for the Magic Repo Man TV anime, airing on the NUMAnimation programming block.
Ami Koshimizu Joins I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime as Healer Lefy
Ami Koshimizu has been cast as Lefy, the healer of the former legendary hero’s party, in the TV anime adaptation of I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand, debuting in episode 8.
Sakura Is Here to Cheer You On! Card Captor Sakura × Tanita Collab Brings Three Special Products
Tanita has teamed up with Card Captor Sakura for three limited collab items — a voice-guided body composition scale, a voice timer, and a digital cooking scale — now open for pre-order.
Anime Fan Poll: Top Female Characters in Swimsuits (2026 Edition) — Miu from "Bisque Doll" Takes 3rd, While Two "Swimsuit-as-Everyday-Wear" Heroines Tie for 1st
Anime!Anime!’s annual swimsuit character poll is back for 2026. With 168 voters, Kitakawa Miu from Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru lands 3rd, while two iconic heroines tie for the top spot.
Manga "Former Princess Awakens from 15-Year Petrification, Doted On by Her Now-Older Husband and Grown Daughter" Volume 1 Out Now
Volume 1 of the fantasy romance manga “Juugonen no Sekika kara Mezameta Moto Oujo” — about a princess who wakes after 15 years of petrification — is now on sale from Futabasha.
"Wareware wa Uchūjin" Japan Premiere: Director Kadowaki Kōhei on His Obsession, and a Heartwarming Fujimoto Tatsuki Story
The animated feature “Wareware wa Uchūjin” held its Japan premiere in Tokyo on Aug. 25. Director Kadowaki Kōhei and the voice cast shared behind-the-scenes stories ahead of the Sept. 25, 2026 release.
