Anime's Best Winking Characters Ranked for 2026 — Cure Wink Takes the Top Spot Again
Japan’s anime fans have voted for the most iconic winking characters of 2026. Cure Wink from “Kimi to Idol PreCure♪” tops the chart for the second year running.
Japan’s anime fans have voted for the most iconic winking characters of 2026. Cure Wink from “Kimi to Idol PreCure♪” tops the chart for the second year running.
Haikyu!! teams up with All Hearts Company for a bigger second collab, featuring themed breads, sweets, and limited goods inspired by six rival schools. Sales begin October 2026.
The second wave of the Haikyuu!! “Mimashita Hanko” stamp series adds 20 animal mascot designs, bringing the total to 44 illustrations combinable with 7 text options for 308 custom patterns.
The official Rilakkuma anime X account posted a cryptic logo with the date “2026.9.18,” sparking fan speculation of a Haikyuu!! crossover hidden in the numbers.
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.
August 19 is Haikyuu!! Day, and mangaka Furudate Haruichi delivered a special hand-drawn illustration, VA Okamoto Nobuhiko chimed in, and ABEMA launched a free non-stop marathon of all 85 TV episodes.
To mark Haikyuu Day on August 19, Ichiban Kuji launches “Karasuno no Mirai” from August 15 at Lawson and online, featuring figures of Hinata, Kageyama, and more for 790 yen per draw.
The immersive volleyball exhibition “Haikyuu!! On the Court” opened in Tokyo on August 7, 2026, with voice actor Okamoto Nobuhiko achieving the ultra-rare “Libero” rank at the Gachi Receive Battle.
Haikyuu!! teams up with Miyagi’s iconic kamaboko brand Kanesaki for a limited collab featuring all-new artwork of Hinata and Kageyama, launching August 1, 2026.
JR East teams up with Haikyuu!! for the “Welcome to Sendai!!” campaign running 19 Aug – 31 Oct 2026, featuring AR voice content on Shinkansen, exclusive goods, and special station announcements.
Your guide to the must-visit anime collabs and exhibitions of Summer 2026 in Japan — from Haikyu!! On the Court to a Detective Conan escape game and a Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree collab.
The third Haikyuu!! art exhibition “Challengers” has unveiled its second key visual featuring Hinata Shoyo, drawn by series creator Furudate Haruichi, drawing 79,000 likes and emotional fan reactions.
Haikyuu!! teams up with Nihon Hyakkaten for a local-food collab event running 12 July–7 August 2026, featuring region-inspired chilli oils, butter sandwiches, and exclusive goods.
A limited-edition Steiff teddy bear modelled after Haikyuu!! protagonist Hinata Shoyo is now available for pre-order on TOHO animation STORE ONLINE, priced at ¥66,000.
