Fashion brand MAYLA has opened pre-orders for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable-themed pumps inspired by Josuke, Rohan, and Kira, priced at ¥33,000 each.
Episode 2 of Hotaru no Yomeiri aired October 16, 2026, bringing Kotaro back in a battered state and sparking debate over whether he’ll be the next “heavy” love interest alongside assassin Shinpei.
The TVアニメ『Dr.STONE』展 科学王国ミュージアム exhibition runs at Sunshine City Ikebukuro from Dec 10, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027, featuring hands-on science displays and new key art.
TV anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World teams up with Tokyo’s Daikokuyu sento from Oct. 17 to Nov. 9, 2026, featuring five character-themed herb baths, collab merch, and cross-event bonuses.
Street brand Subciety celebrates the Ultraman series’ 60th anniversary with a 10-piece collaboration collection featuring original artwork across tees, sweatshirts, bags, caps, and soft vinyl figures.
A new wave of Sousou no Frieren merchandise has been announced, including a crying Frieren T-shirt, acrylic tsumamare figures, and themed bags. Most items release in late January 2027.
A new 1/7 scale figure of Frieren from her battle against Aura recreates the iconic aerial scene with flowing hair and a billowing cape. Priced at ¥25,080, releasing June 2027.
A Hiragi Aoi pop-up shop opens at Ueno Marui 5F in Tokyo from October 30 to November 8, 2026, offering early-sale merchandise from three of the manga artist’s works. Free admission.
Streaming platform OceanVeil has announced a partnership with Media Blasters to bring 19 anime titles to its service, with some available in both sub and dub, rolling out over the coming weeks.
The new TV anime “dreamland” officially kicks off today, 17 October 2026, airing every Saturday at 26:00 on ABC TV and the TV Asahi network across Japan.
Animate will hold a theatrical commemoration fair for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO across all Japanese stores and its online shop from January 14 to February 14, 2027, featuring new original a
A pop-up store celebrating the first anniversary of Zombie Land Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise will tour Gamers locations across Japan and Yume Town Saga from October 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn artwor
The “Kissaten Lycoris Recoil Shutchojo 2026 POP UP SHOP” has launched at Atre Akihabara and will tour Osaka, Kokura, Nagoya, and Sendai through December.
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery series for Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card arrives on November 6, 2026, featuring figures, a Clow Card Book accessory case, pouches, and more.
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.
Love Live! TV anime Season 1 (all 13 episodes) is available for unlimited streaming on DMM TV, U-NEXT, and dAnime Store, with DMM TV standing out at just ¥550/month plus a 14-day free trial.
