At the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, directors Chika Nagaoka, Kotono Watanabe, and Ai Yoshimura gathered to discuss their careers, directing philosophies, and the anime films they brought to
The beloved picture-book series Pan Dorobou teams up with ramen chain Ippudo to celebrate its 41st anniversary, offering a limited-edition Ramen Burger set and exclusive merch through November 23, 202
Skater is releasing a new Dragon Ball Z stainless tumbler and bottle lineup featuring Goku, Vegeta, and the iconic Kame (Turtle) School mark, launching late October 2026.
Chiikawa unveils a new autumn/winter collection of fur hats, fur bags, fur mufflers, knit tops, and boa blouson jackets themed around “Fluffy Time,” “Hairstyle Change,” and “Extra Fluffy Hair!?” — on
The Charisma TV anime has unveiled a teaser video confirming a January 7 debut on TBS and 27 affiliates, while two new cast members have been announced.
Haikyuu!! teams up with Japan’s Takumen.com for a collab ramen line inspired by Karasuno, Aoba Johsai, Nekoma, and Fukurodani — 8 products launching November 12, 2026.
A teaser trailer has revealed that Bocchi the Rock! will receive an anime film titled “Eiga Bocchi the Rock! Hoshi no Ashiato,” directed by Shin Wakabayashi at CloverWorks, opening in 2027.
i-up launches a five-product antique-design collection for Detective Conan, including keychains, photo magnets, and can badges, releasing in Japan in mid-December 2026.
Wright Film has announced a TV anime adaptation of Esu Omori’s Shiba Inu Rooms (Shiba-tsuki Bukken) manga, set to premiere in summer 2027, directed by Osamu Yamasaki at TMS Entertainment.
STRICT-G launches two premium Tankers Jackets inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ’s A.E.U.G. and Neo Zeon factions, priced at ¥26,400 and available from October 31, 2026.
Ichiban Kuji’s new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure lottery set brings MASTERLISE PLUS figures of DIO, Kars, Diavolo, Enrico Pucci and more villains. In-store sales begin November 21, 2026.
TV anime Charisma has dropped its first teaser PV featuring actual series footage, announced two new cast members, and confirmed a January 2027 premiere on TBS.
The world’s first official Doraemon shop, Doraemon Mirai Department in Tokyo’s Odaiba, is set to reopen on December 1, 2026 with a brand-new secret-gadget theme and exclusive neon-inspired merchandise
Hiroshi Fukuda announces his new manga Koko wa Kagari no Territory, launching in Nihonbungeisha’s Comic Heaven magazine on November 30, while Rock is a Lady’s Modesty remains on hiatus.
Namco’s ONE PIECE campaign launches 20 November 2026, featuring a first-ever prize figure of Loki, Elbaf-themed chibi plushies, a logo light, and exclusive exchange ticket rewards through 11 January 2
MAYLA launches a six-piece Gachiakuta ring set inspired by Rudo, Engine, Zanka, Riyou, Amo, and the series logo. Pre-orders run November 2–December 2, 2026.
