Adorable "Yurukoma" Merchandise from Sousou no Frieren Now Open for Pre-Order!
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of “Trading Yurukoma” merchandise from Sousou no Frieren — from acrylic cards to T-shirts — available until May 20, 2026.
Bocchi the Rock! Manga Resumes Serialization After Creator Aki Hamaji Takes Medical Leave
The Bocchi the Rock! manga is set to resume serialization in Manga Time Kirara Max after creator Aki Hamaji took a lengthy hiatus to recover from a physical illness.
Manga "Mote Yoso no Oi Konyakusha ni Tenshi no Tekken THE COMIC" Volume 1 On Sale — The Twist-the-Tables Romance of a Woman Who Was Never Chosen
Volume 1 of the manga “Mote Yoso no Oi Konyakusha ni Tenshi no Tekken THE COMIC” went on sale May 15, published by Mag Garden. The story follows a noblewoman who has never been chosen in love — until she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Manga "Ogori Koushaku wa 'Nisemono Shudou-jo' no Kenshin-teki na Ai wo Kau" Volume 1 Out Now!
Volume 1 of the manga “Ogori Koushaku wa ‘Nisemono Shudou-jo’ no Kenshin-teki na Ai wo Kau,” drawn by Mizuki Nyaga and based on a novel by Kukawa Kori, went on sale May 15 from KADOKAWA. The story follows a proud duke who purchases the devoted love of a fake nun.
Online Gacha Figures for "Konjiki no Gash!!" Set "～Stand Tall, Champions～" Launch May 14, 2026 with All-New Illustrations
DLE launches online gacha figures for “Konjiki no Gash!!” (「金色のガッシュ!!」) set “～Stand Tall, Champions～” on May 14, 2026, featuring all-new illustrations of 16 characters celebrating an epic demon-vs-demon showdown.
"Thank You Pitch" (「サンキューピッチ」) Holds Its First Pop-Up Shop in Shibuya, Featuring Exclusive Merchandise and Special Activities
The baseball manga “Thank You Pitch” (「サンキューピッチ」) by Sumiyoshi Kiu is holding its first-ever pop-up shop at GALLERY X BY PARCO, Shibuya, from June 5–22, 2026, packed with interactive activities and exclusive merchandise.
Manga "I Said I Don't Love You, So I Don't" Volume 1 Now on Sale
The doting-marriage romance manga “「『お前を愛することはない』と言われたので『そうなの？ 私もよ』と言い返しておきました。氷の貴公子様と紡ぐ溺愛結婚生活」” (I was told “I will never love you” so I replied “Is that so? Same here” — a doting married life with the Ice Prince) Volume 1 is now available from MAG Garden as of May 15.
May 17 is "Bonobono Day" — Anniversary Website Celebrates 40 Years of the Manga and 10 Years of the Anime with Free Streaming of All 500 Episodes
The official anniversary website “Bonobono to 40-nen no koto.” launched on May 17, offering a free stream of all 500 anime episodes on FOD, TVer, and YouTube, alongside a 6-hour special program on Animax.
Gundam Wing Franchise Announces "New Visual Project" — Confirmed to Be a Large-Scale Work
At the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream, Bandai Namco Filmworks executive producer Naohiro Ogata officially announced that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is developing a new visual project, confirmed to be a full-length work.
