Detective Conan Water Gun Goods: Amuro, Akai & More in Adorable Summer Deformed Designs
A new line of Detective Conan goods featuring a water-gun theme goes up for pre-order on THE キャラ until August 27, 2026, with 9 characters in cute deformed style.
Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary "SOS Exhibition" Opens in Ikebukuro — Sit in the Classroom and Snap a Photo with Haruhi
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya’s 20th-anniversary “SOS Exhibition” runs August 10–30, 2026 at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, featuring photo spots, dioramas, and rare production materials.
Lycoris Recoil Pop-Up Store Heads to SHIBUYA109 with Exclusive Wa-Modern Artwork of Chisato and Takina
A Lycoris Recoil pop-up store runs August 28–September 6, 2026 at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya and Abeno, featuring exclusive wa-modern-themed merchandise and new illustrations.
Precure Pretty Store Pop-Up Heads to SHIBUYA TSUTAYA with Travel Goods and Heisei-Style "Futari wa Precure" Items
The official Precure Pretty Store pop-up runs August 22–31, 2026 at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo, offering early-sale travel-themed merch and new Futari wa Precure goods.
Anime Film "Hyaku Emu." Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Limited Revival Screenings at 6 Theaters Across Japan in September
The anime film “Hyaku Emu.” will hold a one-week anniversary revival screening at six theaters across Japan starting September 18, 2026, with commemorative postcards and special Teach-In events.
Keihan Train × Hibike! Euphonium 2026 Autumn Collab Launches September 1 — New Art Features Asuka, Natsuki, Yuko and More
The “Keihan Train × Hibike! Euphonium 2026 Autumn” collaboration runs September 1–December 20, 2026, featuring new character art, a wrapped train, collab cafés, and more across the Keihan line.
Oshi no Ko's Ai, Aqua & Ruby Team Up with Map Design GALLERY for 47-Prefecture Pin Badge Collection
Characters from Oshi no Ko join Map Design GALLERY for a nationwide collaboration featuring pin badges, acrylic magnets, and tote bags spanning all 47 Japanese prefectures.
Shin-chan Gets Intellectual! Zoff Eyewear Launches First-Ever Crayon Shin-chan Collaboration
Zoff eyewear teams up with Crayon Shin-chan for their first-ever collaboration, launching three exclusive eyewear models and special goods including a Chocobi-shaped glasses case. Pre-orders open 5 Au
Karigurashi no Arrietty: Cast, Story & Music Guide Ahead of Friday Road SHOW! Broadcast
Everything you need to know about Studio Ghibli’s Karigurashi no Arrietty — story, voice cast, staff, and music — ahead of its Friday Road SHOW! broadcast on 7 August 2026.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Launches Second Traditional Craft Collab — Ukiyo-e, Edo Kiriko Glass, Lacquer Chopsticks & More from 5 August
A second wave of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War × Japanese traditional craft merchandise arrives 5 August 2026, featuring ukiyo-e prints, Edo Kiriko glassware, Wakasa lacquer chopsticks, and more.
Asuna & Alice's Adorable Police Costumes Steal the Show — SAO Diversity Tokyo Plaza Pop-Up Shop Opens Online After-Sales
Merchandise from the Sword Art Online POP UP SHOP at Diversity Tokyo Plaza is now available for online after-sales via THEキャラ, with orders open until August 17, 2026.
Fuji TV to Air "Bokura ga Eranda Best Adventure" Featuring Fan-Voted Best Episodes from Four Classic Digimon Series
Fuji TV will broadcast “Bokura ga Eranda Best Adventure” from October 4, 2026, airing fan-voted top episodes from Digimon Adventure, 02, Tamers, and Frontier as part of the Digimon 30th Anniversary Pr
Deku, Bakugo & Friends Bite Into Onigiri in New My Hero Academia Chara Pop Store Goods — Opens August 7
My Hero Academia’s Chara Pop Store launches August 7, 2026 in Akihabara with all-new onigiri-themed merchandise and a mini-game, before touring across Japan.
7th Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 Film Teaser Revives Classic Ending Song From Be Forever Yamato
Bandai Namco Filmworks has released a teaser for Nijiiro no Rinne, the seventh and final film in Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199, featuring the ending theme from the original 1980 Be Forever Yamato film
Fan Poll: Best Crayon Shin-chan Movie Ever — No. 3 "Appare! Sengoku Daigassen", No. 2 "Henderland no Daibouken", and No. 1 Is…?
To celebrate the July 31 release of the latest Crayon Shin-chan film, Anime! Anime! surveyed 327 fans to find the all-time favourite movie in the long-running series.
Kimetsu no Yaiba and Mahoutsukai no Yoru Join Tokushima's Awa Odori Festival — ufotable Reveals Special Drawn-Down Posters
ufotable has unveiled newly drawn posters for Kimetsu no Yaiba and the upcoming theatrical anime Mahoutsukai no Yoru to celebrate both titles’ participation in Tokushima’s Awa Odori festival, August 1
