The standard Blu-ray edition of hit anime film Cho Kaguya-hime! — which has surpassed ¥2.5 billion at the box office — releases on September 9, 2026, with exclusive Animate bonuses.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Toradora! light novel series, the arti-mate brand is launching a limited collection of apparel and goods featuring all-new illustrations by YASU, exclusively at Ani
Animate Japan will hold a nationwide “Nintama Rantaro” Halloween-themed fair, “Trip or Sweet,” from October 3, 2026, featuring all-new illustrated merchandise.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Bungou Stray Dogs TV anime, a special ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION is set for Tokyo (July–August 2026) and Osaka (October–November 2026).
A full-color 86-page Memorial Book marking the 10th anniversary of the Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru- anime series goes on sale August 29, alongside a commemorative fair at Animate stores across Japan.
New Natsume’s Book of Friends goods featuring original summer-themed illustrations go on sale 27 June 2026, with an Animate fair offering exclusive bromide cards through 20 July.
The Monogatari Series annual Tanabata Matsuri event returns July 3–9, 2026 at Animate Ikebukuro’s main store, featuring wish strips from cast and staff alongside new merchandise.
A newly drawn illustration of Tanjiro and Tomioka has been unveiled for Animate-exclusive bonuses bundled with the Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen-jo-hen Chapter 1 Blu-ray & DVD, releasing July 29, 2026.
Animate Japan launches new My Hero Academia merchandise featuring all-new travel-themed artwork of Deku, Bakugo, and more, alongside a nationwide Local Cheering Fair running August 8–30, 2026.
New Jujutsu Kaisen school festival-themed goods featuring original art of Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro in happi coats go on sale at Animate on August 15, alongside a special anniversary fair.
