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Naver Webtoon Launches 'Flower Scholar' Character Project With Global Merch Push
Project features characters from Operation: True Love, My In-Laws Are Obsessed with Me, Can't Get Enough of You, Selfish Romance, The Fox Club
― Naver Webtoon has unveiled a new character-driven crossover project ahead of Lunar New Year, bringing together popular male leads from multiple series under a shared “flower scholar” concept. Titled Flower Scholar Squad, the initiative marks the platform's ...
Better Late Than Never: KPop Demon Hunters Lego Sets, Nerf Swords, Squishmallows, … & Furbies
Yes, a Derpy Furby
― The global animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters and building block maker Lego announced on Wednesday that the brands are partnering for a line of toys. Lego will unveil the first product for pre-order this spring, "with additional sets to come in 2027." KPop Demon Hunters also revealed a collaboration with Jazwares' Squishmallow plush toys on Tuesday. KPop Demon Hunters charac...
Medalist's Life-Size Earthworm Plush Returns to Arcades
Cuddle up with your very own earthworm
― Bandai Namco Amusement announced on Monday that the life-sized mimizu earthworm plush from Medalist will return to Bandai Namco Amusement arcades on Friday. Bandai Namco Amusement linked to a list of arcades where fans can find crane games with the plush. Sega Plaza initially offered the plush in March 2024 — a full nine months before the anime made the franch...
Kura Sushi Partners with Hello Kitty & Friends
Stack up the plates with Avocado Dream Donut & Caramelized Tamago Tempura Roll, then win capsule prizes
― The Kura Revolving Sushi Bar restaurant chain announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Japanese lifestyle and character brand Sanrio for a limited-time "Hello Kitty and Friends Bikkura Pon dining experience." The collaboration will take place at all 84 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations i...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flower Is Now Real
The plant is ready to comment on your life
― Nintendo announced pre-orders for the Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flower figure began on January 22. An accompanying video notes the figure will speak twice an hour. However, fans can also tap a button on the Talking Flower's pot to have it speak. The figure can also be programmed to be silent, set a wake-up time, or go into night-time mode. A music...
Be Cool Like JoJo's Noriaki Kakyoin with These Sunglasses
Sunglasses do not come with cherries to "rero rero"
― The Jojo's Bizarre Adventure franchise and Premium Bandai announced that pre-orders for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders character Noriaki Kakyoin's sunglasses have begun on Monday. The sunglasses are slated for release in July. Kakyoin's sunglasses will come with a cleaning cloth and case. The cleaning cloth will have Kakyoin's name a...
Pokémon Teams with Hatsune Miku for Merchandise
See 18 Hatsune Miku trainer outfits & more
― The Pokémon franchise announced on January 23 that it is partnering with popular Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku for its “Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku ProjectVOLTAGE” line of merchandise. The merchandise will go on sale on January 31 at Pokémon Centers and feature 18 different Hatsune Miku trainer and partner Pokémon variants. (The variants represent the 18 diff...
Secretlab's Gotta Seat 'Em All With New Pokémon Gaming Chairs
Chairs come in Pikachu, Eevee, Gengar editions
― Many Pokémon trainers are probably always on the go on their way to the next gym badge, but even a future Pokémon master needs to sit down every now and then. Gaming chair and desk maker Secretlab has Pokéfans covered as it has announced on Thursday that it is releasing Titan Evo chairs themed after popular Pokémon Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar. The chair...
New Patlabor Model Teased Hours After Patlabor EZY Anime's Teaser Dropped
Patlabor EZY gets Bandai's Real Grade model kit treatment
― Japanese toy maker Bandai Spirits teased on Tuesday a new Patlabor EZY plastic model kit, just hours after the Patlabor EZY anime project itself unveiled a teaser trailer. Bandai Spirits previewed a darkened image of a labor unit and the logo for Bandai's Real Grade level of model kit: The company has not announced a release date or price fo...
Uniqlo Celebrates 100 Years of Shueisha With New Apparel Line
Featuring Golden Kamuy, Gantz, Saint Seiya, Hunter x Hunter, & more
― Japanese casual wear retailer Uniqlo announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Japanese publisher Shueisha to celebrate Shueisha's 100th anniversary. The partnership is split into three parts with the first part highlighting Weekly Shonen Jump and Young Jump manga, including Gantz, Captain Tsubasa, Kingdom, Kinnikuman, Kochi...
Hard Rock Café Japan Offers Burger Flavored With Naruto's Ichiraku Ramen
Naruto returns to the music-themed restaurant with a Ramen Burger
― Hard Rock Café Japan announced a new collaboration with popular anime series Naruto on January 9, and topping the menu are Naruto's Ramen Burger and Tropical Konoha Soda: Naruto's Ramen Burger boasts a "juicy beef patty with Monterey Jack cheese, roasted pork, veggies, and crispy fried ramen, topped with a naruto fish cake and quail ...
Company Apologizes for Uma Musume Plush Dolls Having 4 Ears
Company offers exchange or refund for plushies with 2 extra ears
― Gift, a Japanese producer of plush toys and other merchandise for anime, manga, and video games, issued a new apology on Wednesday after the discovery of defective Uma Musume Pretty Derby plush dolls sold during Comic Market 107. What was defective? Gift representative director Haruyuki Kaneko explained that the dolls of the Vivlos ch...
Toho, Good Smile Company Establish Joint Company for Goods, Promotional Work
Name of new venture is To-Smile
― Otaku merchandise and figure company Good Smile Company and media and entertainment company Toho established the joint company To-Smile on December 9. The new company will plan, develop, produce, sell, and promote toys, goods, and merchandise for the two companies. To-Smile plans to sell goods in Toho Cinemas in Japan, as well as overseas, focused on North America an...
Become Detective Conan with APTX4869 Gummies
Just make sure not to shrink to the body of a child!
― Bandai Namco's candy brand Bandai Candy announced on Saturday that it is reissuing the Detective Conan APTX4869 Gummies. The gummies are scheduled for release in April 2026, and each pack will come with one of 24 Detective Conan stickers. The silhouettes tease characters such as Conan, Ran, and Haibara, among many others. This is not the first ti...
Dragon Ball Pop-Up Store to Tour United States
Grab your Dragon Radar & hit up the pop-up store in 2026!
― The Dragon Ball franchise announced on December 12 that it will take its pop-up store on tour next year. The "Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour USA 2026" will begin in February 2026 and visit five states in the following order: Illinois, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and California. As of press time, no dates have been announced. An event page for the t...
Destroy Your Gundam with Real-Life Gundam W Self-Destruct Button
The “button” will be available through the Ichiban Kuji raffle
― Have you ever wanted to destroy your own Wing Gundam with a self-destruct button? Now you can (sort of) with the “Mission Complete” Ballpoint Pen, the D-level prize from the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary line of Bandai Namco's raffle brand Ichiban Kuji. Ichiban Kuji announced the prize line on Monday. The line will be availab...
How To Spot An Anime Bootleg
What are the signs that a product is less than legitimate? How can you be sure you're buying official merchandise? Lauren Orsini breaks down how to spot a fake.
― You're wrapping up Fullmetal Alchemist for a holiday gift when you notice something is off. The wording on the back cover states “All Regions,” which seems a little too convenient. There are only two subtitle tracks: English and Chinese. Su...
This Premium Initial D Toy Recreates the AE86 ... Dashboard
With a paper cup, of course
― Takara Tomy celebrates the 30th anniversary of the popular auto sports manga series Initial D with four new additions to its Tomica Premium Unlimited brand of toy cars this month. The highlights are the "Steering View" version of the Toyota AE86 Trueno and Mazda FD3S RX-7, each with a full replica of the car's dashboard as seen in the first manga volume. Takara Tomy is ...
Houston's Trill Burgers Chain Announces SPY×FAMILY Burger
And SPY×FAMILY collaboration t-shirt
― Spy x Family fans in America finally get to enjoy what fans in Japan have enjoyed for three years — at least in Texas. Award-winning Houston-based smash burger chain Trill Burgers announced a collaboration with SPY×FAMILY on Thursday. The SPY×FAMILY burger will be available starting on December 13 at the Shepherd and Louetta locations. Trill Burgers co-founders ...
Creator Go Nagai Pilots New Mazinger Z Figure as Himself
And so can you
― Japanese metalworks company Castem Iron Factory announced on Tuesday a new personalized Mazinger Z pilot figure that allows you (or at least, a 3D print of your body) to sit in the legendary robot's cockpit. Orders for the custom Mazinger Z pilot figures began on December 3, and the first pilot was none other than the franchise's creator Go Nagai. Nagai's own studio Dynamic Planning ...
1st Official Permanent Gundam Base Store in U.S. Opens in Rosemont, IL on December 12
Pop-up store opens nearby from December 12-January 11
― Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. announced on Tuesday that The Gundam Base Chicago, the first official permanent Gundam Base Store in the U.S., will open in Rosemont, IL at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago on December 12. The store is 3,000 sq ft. The store features exclusive GUNPLA kits and mer...
KPop Demon Hunters Gets Its 1st Art Book
Available digitally for free now, physically in 2026
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported on Friday that the massively popular animated film Kpop Demon Hunters has released its first art book digitally. Titled the Art of KPOP Demon Hunters, the 142-page book “expands on that world with filmmaker anecdotes, early character explorations, demonology research, and K-pop choreography bre...
Evangelion Director Hideaki Anno Gets His Own Figure … as Ultraman
Figure invokes Anno from his 1983 "Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman" parody fan short
― The online shop Premium Bandai presented the Ultimate Luminous figure set for the celebrated fan film short "Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman" on Wednesday. The set will feature the space hero Ultraman (as portrayed by Daicon Film co-founder and future Evangelion director Hideaki Anno himself) and the Bug Jewel mo...
Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop Opens in New Jersey Until January 20
Shop displays merchandise from One Piece, Sakamoto Days, Blue Box, Kagurabachi, Hunter x Hunter, Dragon Ball, several more Shonen Jump franchises
― Viz Media opened its Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop in The American Dream Mall in New Jersey on November 21. The shop will be operational through January 20 and has imported merchandise from the following anime and manga franchises: One Piece Sakamoto Days Blue...
Original Macross Valkyrie Toy Revived in 2026 With More Joints
"Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv." release also brings back printed markings
― Bandai revealed at its Tamashii Nation 2025 event on Thursday that it will re-release the very first toy from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime, the 1/55-scale VF-1J Valkyrie, in 2026 to celebrate the toy and the anime's 45th anniversary. (Strictly speaking, the 45th anniversary will be in 2027.)The ...
Mattel Unveils KPop Demon Hunters Dolls
They're going up, up, up, it's their moment
― American toy company Mattel unveiled on Saturday prototypes of its new line of KPop Demon Hunters dolls. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — KPop Demon Hunters protagonists and Huntr/x idol group members — are "stepping into the world of Mattel in 2026." Pre-orders will begin on November 12. Mattel shared in an Instagram post an image of the three characters sporting ...
Nijisanji & Takara Tomy Partner for New VTuber Card Game
Game slated for spring 2027
― Japanese VTuber agency Nijisanji announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy for a new VTuber card game. The card game is slated to release in spring 2027, with more details coming in spring 2026. Takara Tomy is renowned for producing and distributing collectable card games in Japan. The company currently produces the Duel Masters, Dete...
Starforge Systems Launches Solo Leveling Limited Edition PC Collection
PC brand introduces custom PCs & accessories inspired by protagonist Sung Jinwoo
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We're Getting KPop Demon Hunters Toys by Both Mattel and Hasbro
Rivals join forces to show how it's done, done, done
― Top American toy companies (and longtime rivals) Mattel and Hasbro announced partnerships with Netflix to become global co-master toy licensees for the massively popular 2025 film KPop Demon Hunters on Tuesday. A joint press release by both companies stated the partnership will “introduce a full portfolio of toys, collectibles, games, role-play ...
Hatsune Miku x SpongeBob Squarepants Cross Over for Limited-Time Plushies
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Hatsune Miku Squarepants!
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Canadian figure and plush manufacturer Youtooz announced on Monday that it is is releasing a set of limited-time Hatsune Miku x SpongeBob Squarepants collaboration plushies. The plush dolls will launch on October 24 at 3:00 p.m. EDT and will be available for four weeks. Youtooz noted that...
This Christmas, Recreate Evangelion's Operation Yashima With Toy Trains
And you won't need to drain Japan's power grid
― Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy announced on Thursday that its Plarail and Shinkalion brands are collaborating again with popular anime franchise Evangelion. This time, the toy lines are recreating Operation Yashima from the 2007 film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (and by extension, from the original 1995 television anime). The Plarail set feature...
McDonald's Hits the Streets with Street Fighter Tag-Team
Which is the world's strongest burger?
― McDonald's Japan and the Street Fighter franchise announced a collaboration on Thursday with a poster featuring characters Ryu, Chun Li, Ken Masters, and M. Bison. The collaboration begins on October 22 with three collaboration hamburgers: the Kogashi Ninniku Mayo Tamago Teriyaki (charred garlic mayonnaise egg teriyaki), Yóulínjī Mayo Chicken (Chinese deep-fri...
Yen Press Reveals 14 New Licenses, Delicious in Dungeon Board Game
Somato's kuro, Shima Shinya's Void: No. Nine manga; Shinano Sano's Shanti novel; more licensed
― Yen Press announced 14 new manga, graphic novel, and novel licenses at its panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday. In addition, the company announced it will release Monster Eater: Delicious in Dungeon the Board Game in English in May 2026. The game is inspired by the Monster Maker board game from 1998. ...
Studio Ghibli Animation Cels and More Hit the Auction Block!
There are over 2500 items in the auction, which runs from October 17th to October 21st, and
includes animation cels from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Dragonball, Sailor Moon,
Akira, Cowboy Bebop, and so many more. ― Have you ever wanted to own a piece of anime history? Well now's your chance! Heritage Auctions has amassed an impressive collection of amazing animation cels, concept art,...
includes animation cels from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Dragonball, Sailor Moon,
Akira, Cowboy Bebop, and so many more. ― Have you ever wanted to own a piece of anime history? Well now's your chance! Heritage Auctions has amassed an impressive collection of amazing animation cels, concept art,...
My Hero Academia Expands National Basketball Association Partnership
“Go beyond! Plus Ultra” with latest apparel & gear
― The My Hero Academia franchise announced on Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). A Crunchyroll press release proclaims the partnership will see “a unique mix of fan-favorite characters from the beloved anime paired with iconic NBA teams.” The featured My Hero Academia characters and NBA teams are...
After 38 Years of Ranma 1/2, We Can Finally Buy Shampoo's Shampoo
Now we just need Mousse's mousse
― Japanese hair care company NatureLab Tokyo's Diane Perfect Beauty line of shampoo announced on September 19 that it is collaborating with Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 series. The collaboration fittingly features the characters Shampoo and Ranma on the packaging. The collaboration is running between October 1 and November 30. According to the Diane Perfect Beauty's w...
Solo Leveling Exhibit Recreates Weapons, Elixir of Life Bottle in Steel
Items crafted with advanced POSCO technology unveiled at Pohang Steelers match
― POSCO, one of the biggest steel companies in the world, unveiled "real-life" versions of items from Solo Leveling on September 21. POSCO and the webtoon Solo Leveling have teamed up for the POSCOllection, a traveling exhibit showcasing three real-life recreations of iconic items from the series. POSCO crafted the items ...
Burger King Japan Offers Flame-Smoked Kagurabachi Hamburgers
Burger sets come with Kagurabachi acrylic keychains
― Burger King Japan announced it is partnering with popular manga series Kagurabachi for the limited time “Flame Smoke” burger sets on Thursday. Each of the three hamburger sets comes with an original Kagurabachi acrylic keychain at Japanese Burger King locations starting on Friday. The keychains features Kagurabachi characters Chihiro Rokuhira, Hiy...
Pac-Man Marks Anniversaries with Maruchan Ramen … & Gundam
“Maruchan is powering up snack time”
― Instant ramen brand Maruchan and video game icon (in every sense of the term) Pac-Man announced on Tuesday that they have partnered in celebration of Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. Maruchan will release a limited-edition Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor featuring Pac-Man packaging. The limited-edition packaging is set to replace that flavor's standard packagin...
Buy the Towel Char Dries His Hair With in Gundam
And “betray” your best friend while you're at it
― Bandai is offering the iconic towel that antagonist Char Aznable dries himself with in the sixth episode of the first Mobile Suit Gundam series. The towel is made using an especially fine untwisted yarn, with an original embroidery in gold thread. It even comes with a special door hanger sign — so people don't come knocking when you and Char are bath...
PlayStation Announces Reebok Collaboration Shoes
Shoes slated to launch between October 15-24
― The offiical webstie for PlayStation announced on Tuesday it has partnered with American footwear and clothing brand Reebok for a set of collaboration shoes that "celebrate 30 years of gaming and '90s culture" and will launch between October 15-24. The lineup will include the Reebok Workout Plus, Pump Omni Zone II, Instapump Fury 94, and PlayStation | Re...
Angel's Egg Book Features Poems Penned by Mamoru Oshii in Japanese, English
Poems, epigrams accompany 100 stills from film's 4K remaster in premium book release
― Publishing company Two Virgins announced on Tuesday that it will release Angel's Egg: The Visual Collection, a companion art book for the upcoming 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 original video anime Angel's Egg (Tenshi no Tamago). The book will contain short poems and epigrams newly written ...
World's 1st Dragon Ball Store Opens in Tokyo on November 14
A new official website and X/Twitter account opened on Friday to announce that the first Dragon Ball Store in the world will open at First Avenue Tokyo Station on November 14. The website unveiled a visual featuring Goku on Flying Nimbus (Kinto'un): Dragon Ball Store Tokyo's opening commemorates the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama's original manga. The store will have "must-buy" items for fans,...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Partners with THE BEST PASTE for New Hair Products Line
Because of course it did
― American hair product brand THE BEST PASTE announced on Monday that it has partnered with popular anime franchise Yu-Gi-Oh! for a line of hair products debuting the next day. The partnership is a “first-of-its-kind collab fusing two forces to create something rare, powerful, and destined to become legend." A short video promotes the collaboration, set to the American Yu-Gi...
Cat's Eye & City Hunter Omnibus Giveaway
Two iconic series! One legendary creator! Anime News Network and Kana have partnered to give fans the chance to win City Hunter Omnibus Vol. 1 and Cat’s Eye Omnibus Vol. 1 by Tsukasa Hojo.
Action. Mystery. Style. Tsukasa Hojo’s classics defined an era. Want them on your shelf? Enter now. ― Tsukasa Hojo's iconic titles Cat's Eye and City Hunter, classics that inspired so many of your favorite manga ...
Action. Mystery. Style. Tsukasa Hojo’s classics defined an era. Want them on your shelf? Enter now. ― Tsukasa Hojo's iconic titles Cat's Eye and City Hunter, classics that inspired so many of your favorite manga ...
Sit Like the King of Pirates with New One Piece Secretlab Chairs
Select from Luffy, Zoro chairs, Gear 5 Luffy sleeve, Thousand Sunny pillow
― Gaming chair and desk maker Secretlab revealed on Tuesday a collaboration with massively popular anime series One Piece. Secretlab will release a Secretlab Titan Evo chairs for Luffy and Zoro. There will also be a Secretlab SKINS sleeve for use with existing Secretlab chairs based on Luffy's Gear 5 transformation, and a memo...
Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles & Crunchyroll Partner on Anime-Inspired Apparel
It all started with a custom piece of artwork
― Anime streaming service Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Olympic track & field gold medalist Noah Lyles and sportswear company Adidas for a line of anime-inspired apparel. Following the announcement, Lyle created a short post thread about the collaboration, including a video with the caption, “The Worlds Fastest anime fan X @...
CLAMP x Godiva Chocolates Lineup Revealed
Get your original chocolates with famous CLAMP characters
― Luxury chocolate brand Godiva Chocolatier revealed the key visual for its forthcoming CLAMP collaboration on Wednesday. The visual is an original piece by CLAMP and features several CLAMP characters in costumes inspired by Godiva's uniform: Hikaru Shido from Magic Knight Rayearth, Yuko Ichihara and Kimihiro Watanuki from xxxHolic, Chii from ...
Apocalypse Hotel Anime Offers Pop Team Epic Crossover Goods
Are Popuko & Pipimi the 1st humans to visit Gingarou Hotel in several hundred years?
― The Apocalypse Hotel anime revealed a collaboration with popular comedy series Pop Team Epic on August 26. Pop Team Epic creator Bkub Okawa drew original illustrations for the crossover. and merchandise is already available for pre-order. The merchandise includes acrylic stands, keychains, pin badges, stickers, t-s...
Haikyu!! Smartwatches Change Characters Depending on Numbers of Steps Taken
Are you a Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, or Kenma Kozume?
― The offiical X (formerly Twitter) account for Japanese lifestyle brand Garrack announced on September 9 a set of two Haikyu!! smartwatches based on the anime's Karasuno and Nekoma High Schools. Each smartwatch features a pedometer that will display different Haikyu!! characters based on the number of steps taken. Pre-orders for the smartwatch...
Transformers Teases New Art for Evangelion Crossover Project
Well, that's just Prime
― Japanese toy company Takara Tomy teased more information on the upcoming Neon Genesis Evangelion and Transformers collaboration on Friday. The streamed T-Spark Live event on September 25 will unveil the full design for the project. Leading up to the event, the Takara Tomy website posted what appears to be concept art: Takara Tomy announced the latest Evangelion and Transform...
Production I.G, Naoki Urasawa Make Anime for Cartier's Panthère Luxury Brand
Based on Maison Cartier's iconic panther symbol.
― French luxury goods conglomerate Cartier announced on Thursday it has partnered with Production I.G for an anime based on its LA PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER brand. The anime will feature manga creator Naoki Urasawa (Yawara!, Monster, 20th Century Boys, Pluto) as a creative partner with music composed by Ayatake Ezaki (live-action 5 centimeters per second, mu...
Detective Conan Pouch Lets You Shoot Your Favorite Idol/Character with Stun-Gun Wristwatch
Who would you stun?
― Shogakukan's official merchandise brand Shogakukan Collection revealed its Shokore 2025 collection on September 1. The new merchandise items are a series of clear pouches from Shogakukan manga series Doraemon, Detective Conan, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Don't Call It Mystery, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, The Apothecary Diaries, Blue Giant, Firefly Wedding, and Robo no...
Japan Mint to Release Dragon Ball Commemorative Coin Sets
See Son Goku in coin form
― The Japan Mint announced on Thursday that pre-orders for two Dragon Ball 40th anniversary coin sets would begin on Friday. The first set is a Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary coin set and includes six uncirculated coins (in denominations ranging from 1 to 500 yen) and a copper alloy commemorative medallion featuring Dragon Ball protagonist Son Goku and the Four-Star Dragon Ba...
Eat Popcorn From Chainsaw Man's Head
Complete with articulated jaw
― Japanese multiplex movie theater operator T-Joy revealed the Chainsaw Man popcorn bucket for the upcoming Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc film on Monday. T-Joy notes the bucket is based on the titular character's head and will be available at all its movie theaters for 3,900 yen (about US$26). (It may be available at other movie theaters, and fans should check if it...
Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop to Open in Southern California on Saturday
Get your favorite Jump merch in Torrance!
― Viz Media announced on Monday that a pop-up Shonen Jump Shop will open for a limited time at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California. The shop will be open between September 6 and October 5 and feature official imported and licensed products from several Weekly Shonen Jump manga series. Merchandise includes shirt, acrylics, and posters from serie...
Unlikeliest Gundam Turned into Gunpla Model
The Mandor Gundam makes its Gunpla debut
― Gundam.info revealed last Thursday that the Mandor Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam is getting the Gunpla model treatment. The model features the Gundam's iconic bell body. Pre-orders for the Mandor Gundam began at noon on August 21. According to the Gundam.info portal website, the Mandor Gundam is slated for release in the HG 1/144 scale for 2,915 yen (a...
McDonald's Japan Cancels One Piece Game Card Giveaway
Announcement comes days after Pokémon Happy Meal debacle
― The staff for the One Piece Card Game announced on Thursday that its planned campaign at McDonald's in Japan has been canceled. McDonald's website noted the decision came following a review of the initiatives tied to the fast food chain's Happy Meals (known as Happy Sets in Japan). Instead, restaurants will start distributing toys from previo...
Uniqlo Confirms Pokémon T-Shirts' New Hidden Bonus for Card Collectors
Uniqlo added a little something extra to this year's lineup
― Japanese casual wear designer and retailer Uniqlo confirmed on Sunday that the tags on their latest Pokémon UT collaboration T-shirts have a hidden bonus feature. Uniqlo responded to photos of one such tag and a card deck box, which were posted online with the caption, “The Uniqlo collaboration tag is a divider! It has a stub on top, so i...
Demon Slayer Returns to Kura Revolving Sushi Restaurants
Campaign begins on August 22 with merch launching in August-October, just in time for Infinity Castle film
― Another Demon Slayer film is upon us! To commemorate Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise is teaming up with the Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar r...
A cute non-scale figure of Farin (Chimera) from the extremely popular Delicious in Dungeon TV anime series is here!
Based on the garage kit sculpted by Shibi, this completed PVC figure has been fully redesigned and painted! It has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, making it a must-have item for all fans.
― What on earth? So cute!
A cute non-scale figure of Falin (Chimera) from the extremely popular Delicious in Dungeon TV anime series is here! Based on the garage kit sculpted by Shibi, this comple...
Nike Offers New Yu-Gi-Oh! Shoes
Walk in style like Joey Wheeler (or Katsuya Jōnouchi)
― American athletic footwear and apparel corporation Nike announced on August 12 that its new Yu-Gi-Oh! collaboration Nike Air Max 95 QS YGO shoes with launch on September 12. The announcement features a short video with voiceover by Yu-Gi-Oh! character Katsuya Jōnouchi (Joey Wheeler in the English dub). The voiceover appears to have new dialogue...
Solo Leveling Joins Global Charity Marathon Event
Those who finish 6K run will receive exclusive Solo Leveling–themed rewards
― Kakao Entertainment announced on August 11 that the webtoon Solo Leveling will partner with NGO World Vision's upcoming charity project, the Global 6K Virtual Run, taking place from September 5 to 30. Unlike traditional marathons held in one location at a set time, the Global 6K Virtual Run allows participants to choose th...
Tappytoon Returns to Anime NYC 2025 with Exclusive Club JEM Merch
Creators of King's Maker will make 1st-ever U.S. appearance at event
― Contents First, the company behind the global webtoon platform Tappytoon, will return to the East Coast's largest anime convention for the first time in seven years. At Anime NYC 2025, Tappytoon will host a booth for its official merch shop, Club JEM. Located at booth #1330, Club JEM from Tappytoon will offer exclusive merchandis...
Cutie Honey x Cyborg 009 April Fool's Joke Is Now a Real Figure
Cutie Honey + Cyborg 009 = Cyborg 0082
― Japanese soft vinyl toy manufacturer Artisan Toy announced on Wednesday that the April Fool's joke Cyborg 0082, based on Go Nagai's Cutie Honey manga and Shotaro Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, has been turned into a real soft vinyl figure. According to the Artisan Toy, “Ishimori Productions and Dynamic Production simultaneously posted this fictional April Fool...
Koupen-chan Collaborates With Super Sentai's 1st-Ever Team
By far the cutest version of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
― Rurutea, the creator of the baby emperor penguin character Koupen-chan, announced on August 8 that Koupen-chan is collaborating with the Super Sentai franchise's first-ever team, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. Rurutea stated the special collaboration had started with a pop-up store between August 8 to 24 at the Ikebukuro Parco, featuring a poster of t...
This Week in Anime - Physical Media Is Cool Again!
Steve and Chris find a whole underwear drawer's worth of special extras that make collecting physical media cool.
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Steve and Chris find a whole underwear drawer's worth of special extras that make collecting physical media cool. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead....
McDonald's Japan Apologizes After Pokémon Card Offer Runs Into Trouble
McDonald's asks people not to buy Happy Meals just to resell cards
― Fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's Japan announced on Saturday that several of its locations have ended distribution of limited-edition Pokémon Trading Card Game cards with its Happy Meals (known as Happy Sets in Japan) early. McDonald's Japan apologized for "not being able to meet the expectations of our customers who were looki...
Eiichiro Oda Plays With One Piece Lego Sets for the 1st Time
And “breaks” the Battle at Arlong Park set
― On August 8, the One Piece franchise posted a video of One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda encountering the newly released One Piece Lego sets with the following captions: “A surprise for Odacchi!” “What was Odacchi's reaction when he got the real thing in his hands?” “Join us as Oda-sensei takes a look at the One Piece Lego sets that bring our East Blue adven...
CLAMP Confirms 1st Ever Tie-In with Luxury Chocolate Brand Godiva
Godiva: "This collaboration will bring you a new chocolate experience, complete with special illustrations"
― Manga creative team CLAMP confirmed on Thursday its first-ever collaboration with luxury chocolate brand Godiva Chocolatier after teasing it on Tuesday. A Godiva chocolate collection with new illustrations will go on sale on October 1. CLAMP shared a collaboration illustration featuring sever...
Hatsune Miku Zaku II Appears in Gashapon Form
As seen in the Gundam x Miku Collaboration Music Video
― Bandai Namco capsule toy brand Gashapon announced a set of Gundam x Hatsune Miku collaboration gashapon figures that are part of Mobile Suit Gundam's 45th anniversary celebration. The figures feature the virtual idol dressed as mobile suits that appeared in the collaboration music video of “Idol Senshi (feat. Hatsune Miku)” (Idol Warrior) by Mi...
Chocolate Brand Godiva Teases CLAMP Collaboration
Those silhouettes sure look like Mokona or Mokona Modoki
― Luxury chocolate brand Godiva teased an apparent collaboration with manga creative team CLAMP on Tuesday. Godiva Japan shared an image of a Godiva heart chocolate box with a silhouette of what appears to be CLAMP mascot characters Mokona and/or Mokona Modoki. The posts caption reads “Godiva x ??? Coming soon” with the shush emoji. As of press...
Play With Brick Power With Lego Game Boy
Comes with Lego The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Lego Super Mario Land. Batteries not included.
― Nintendo of America announced on July 24 on X (formerly Twitter) that pre-orders for the upcoming Lego Game Boy have begun. The company's post parodies the Game Boy's original tagline, "Now you're playing with power. Portable power," with the caption "Now you're playing with power. Brick power."...
One Piece Café Expands to Los Angeles' Little Tokyo
1st 100 guests in line at grand opening receive special One Piece gifts
― The One Piece franchise announced on Tuesday that the One Piece café is opening a second location in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo on August 2. According to the café's post on Facebook, the location will feature "some exclusive LA-only menu and merch items you won't find anywhere else." The post also includes a teaser video of the ...
Cosplay as Gundam's Zaku II With New Hoodie
As Ramba Ral would say, “This is no Zaku, boy. No Zaku.”
― Gundam.info revealed a new hoodie inspired by the Mobile Suit Gundam anime's iconic mobile suit Zaku II on July 11. Japanese clothing and cosplay maker Cospa will release it in early November. In addition to the hood based on the Zaku II head, the hoodie's chest design draws inspiration from the upper body of the mobile suit. The Zaku II hood...
This Month's Unexpected Collaboration: Naruto x Hard Rock Cafe
Has Naruto betrayed ramen for burgers & fries?
― Hard Rock Café Japan announced a Naruto Shippuden collaboration on its website on June 23. The collaboration this month includes merchandise such as shirts, pin badges, keychains, magnets and tote bags. The merchandise went on sale on July 4 and is available at the restaurant chain's Tokyo, Ueno Station, Yokohama, Kyoto, and Universal Citywalk Osaka lo...
Wear Cardcaptor Sakura's Uniform — as a Tracksuit Jacket
Get Sakura Kinomoto's lace stocking as well
― Japanese anime apparel and merchandise brand Aniga-ter announced on July 4 that it is releasing a series of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card merchandise. The apparel and merchandise include a tracksuit jacket, tights, t-shirt, acrylic frame stands, acrylic trading card cases, acrylic key chains, acrylic clips, and smartphone stickers. Pre-orders began that s...
New Yu-Gi-Oh! Time Wizard Clock Wakes You Up (Only Half of the Time)
Will it work when you need it? It's a figurative coin toss
― Japanese plastic model, figure, and toy maker Kotobukiya unveiled a new, functional Yu-Gi-Oh! Time Wizard plush alarm clock on July 12. However, true to the original Time Wizard card, its internal alarm clock mechanism only works half of the time, by design — when you set the voice and vibration alarm, there is a 50% chance it doesn't sound...
Demon Slayer Offers Rengoku's Real-Life (Presumably Umai!) Bentō Box
Enjoy the box lunch in time for the Infinity Castle finale!
― Beef hot pot brand Kakiyasu Honten announced on June 19 that it is partnering with the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise for an original bentō box lunch. The “Unlimited Japanese Black Beef Hot Pot Bentō Box” will be available between July 18-August 17. The box features a meal like the ones enjoyed by Kyōjurō Rengoku during the Demon...
KFC Hong Kong Offers Light-Up Wing Gundam Zero Buckets
It's a Gundam…Chicken Wing!
― The Gundam.info website announced on July 3 that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing anime is collaborating with KFC restaurants in Hong Kong. The collaboration began that same day and will run until August 13. Those who purchase the collaboration set will also be able to purchase limited-edition collaboration merchandise, such as lanyards, coffee mugs, acrylic character art st...
Spalding Turns One Piece's Devil Fruits Into Basketballs
Suit up with some One Piece basketball gear, too
― Spalding Japan announced between June 28 to July 6 that it is collaborating with popular anime series One Piece for a line of basketball merchandise. The company kicked off the announcements by showcasing these “designs that encapsulate the world of One Piece, such as basketballs and basketball shorts decorated with iconic scenes,” starting with ser...
World's 1st Dragon Ball Store to Open in Tokyo This Fall
Store marks 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama's manga with exclusive goods
― The first Dragon Ball Store in the world will open in Tokyo this fall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama's original manga. The store will have "must-buy" items for fans, including exclusive goods available nowhere else. The franchise's official website and social media accounts will announce the opening d...
Missed Anime Expo? Don't worry! KADOKAWA's AX Merch is Still Available Online at amiami and animate.
Another AMAZING Anime Expo has just passed where fans from all over showed up to enjoy the latest KADOKAWA merch. If you weren't able to attend, don't worry because now it's your turn to get these amazing items from some of your favorite anime.
― Another AMAZING Anime Expo has just passed where fans from all over showed up to enjoy the latest KADOKAWA merch. If you weren't able to attend, don't worry...
Advance Merch Sale At The KADOKAWA Booth At Anime Expo 2025
The summer is here, and Anime Expo 2025 is right around the corner! Be sure to swing by the KADOKAWA booth to acquire some of the best and most high-quality anime merchandise on the market.
― The summer is here, and Anime Expo 2025 is right around the corner! If you're attending one of the biggest anime conventions in the state, be sure to swing by the KADOKAWA booth to acquire some of the best and m...
Anime Expo 2025 KADOKAWA Official Merchandise Details
Including items from Delicious in Dungeon, New PANTY ＆ STOCKING with GARTERBELT, Bungo Stray Dogs, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-,【OSHI NO KO】, The Summer Hikaru Died, OVERLORD:The Sacred Kingdom and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian.
― June 18, 2025 (Tokyo, Japan): KADOKAWA Corporation announced the list of official merchandise at Anime Expo 2025 (to be held at the Los Angeles ...
Survey: Uniquely Japanese Products
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50 Years of Super Sentai Emerges in New Form – As Underwear
Wear your favorite team today!
― Japanese underwear brand Hipshop announced official Super Sentai print underwear on June 18. The lineup celebrates the franchise's 50th anniversary with underwear for all 49 Super Sentai series to date. The underwear comes in both adult and children's sizes. The adult sizes will have 49 sets and feature the respective teams, their main robot, and logo on the front and...
Casetify Turns AirPod Max Headphones Into Dragon Ball's Scouter
Check if your music is over 9,000
― The Dragon Ball franchise announced on June 19 that it has partnered with Hong Kong-based phone case and electronics accessories company CASETiFY for a new series of Dragon Ball smartphone cases and AirPods Max Scouter covers. The collaboration marks Dragon Ball's 40th anniversary with four phone case styles and a AirPods Max Scouter cover as an online exclusive. T...
Kiwoom Heroes Baseball Team Launches Merchandise Collaboration with Chunbae and Friends Webtoon Characters
The collaborative products will be unveiled on June 28 during the "Hero Chunbae Day" pop-up store event
― Korean baseball team Kiwoom Heroes has announced a merchandise collaboration with Chunbae and Friends, the character group from the Naver Webtoon series Meow Man, created by Olso and serialized between 2019 and 2021. Chunbae and Friends features cats that transform into humans. The collaboration...
MAPPA Animates New Citizen Watch Commercial With New B'z Song
Japanese rock duo B'z contributes to Citizen's "Unite with Blue" campaign
― Japanese animation studio Mappa announced on June 6 that it animated a new Citizen Watch commercial. The ad is for Citizen's new "Unite with Blue" collection and is now viewable on YouTube: Yasumoto Okamoto directed the commercial with Yoshiko Matsumura as the main animator. Other staff members includes art director Yuji Kan...
Voice Actor Mamoru Miyano Sells MSG in Online Commercial
Miyano: “I was particularly surprised by the combination of Aji-No-Moto & whiskey”
― Japanese food and biotechnology corporation Ajinomoto released a new online commercial starring voice actor Mamoru Miyano for its popular monosodium glutamate (MSG) brand Aji-No-Moto on Tuesday: The 15-second video features Miyano, with highly exaggerated expressions, trying Aji-No-Moto MSG on several dishes and dri...
ARTFX J Nicholas D. Wolfwood TRIGUN STAMPEDE Ver. locks in as a Scale Figure!
From the anime "TRIGUN STAMPEDE", Nicholas D. Wolfwood comes to life as a figure in an action pose by Kotobukiya.
― The undertaker, wielding the large cross-shaped gun "The Punisher" on his back, has returned! From the anime "TRIGUN STAMPEDE", Nicholas D. Wolfwood comes to life as a figure in an action pose by Kotobukiya. Pre-order the Standard or Deluxe Edition from KOTOBUKIYA US ONLINE! IMG 2-nicol...
Anya Meets Hello Kitty in Spy x Family x Sanrio Collab
A pop-up store opens in August
― The Spy x Family franchise announced on Tuesday it will be collaborating with popular Japanese entertainment company Sanrio. A pop-up store will open in August, and pre-orders have begun on the Toho Anime Store. The staff also revealed an original illustration of the Spy x Family characters paired with Sanrio characters: Anya Forger with Hello Kitty, Yor Forger with M...
Demon Slayer Characters Appear on Pepsi Bottles in Japan
Just in time for the Infinity Castle movies
― The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise announced on May 19 that it would be partnering with Japanese beverage producer and distributor Suntory for drinks with "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba showdown labels." Seven pairs of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters would battle each other on bottles of C.C. Lemon, Chosuppa (Ultra Sour) C.C. Lemon, P...
The Apothecary Diaries' Maomao Now Has Her Own Medicinal Cola Syrup
And she explores Universal Studios Japan's Apothecary Diaries collab in new ad
― Japanese craft syrup maker Chara Syrup announced a cola syrup based on The Apothecary Diaries' character Maomao on Friday. The cola syrup is “a nutritious original medicinal cola made by blending various herbs and spices, going back to the essence of cola.” The Maomao cola syrup bottle is modeled after classical medicine...
Tappytoon Offers Deluxe Postcard Book Set for The Broken Ring Webtoon
Set based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, which topped 8.9 million views
― Contents First, the company behind webtoon platform Tappytoon, has announced the launch of The Broken Ring: Deluxe Postcard Book Set, the newest exclusive release under its official global merchandise shop, Club JEM. The set is based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, Tappytoon's "most suc...
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