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Transformers Toys Contribute to JAXA's Space Program
JAXA, Takara Tomy team up to develop small-scale transforming robot for precision landing on the moon
― How's this for a cutting-edge toy idea? Takara Tomy is partnering with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations to develop a miniscule transforming robot inspired by the Transformers series. This robot, called SORA-Q, will be equipped to JAXA's Smart Lander for Investig...
Persona 5 Royal LED Lamps Will Light Up Your Fandom
Nine designs available for US$35 each
― The anime LED lamp brand Otaku Lamps launched a Persona 5 Royal tie-in line on Tuesday. Each lamp costs US$35, and comes with 16 changeable colors, a variety of settings and modes, a remote control, and thematic packaging. The lamp designs are as follows: Joker
Ryuji (Skull)
Ann (Panther)
Morgana (Mona)
Yusuke (Fox)
Makoto (Queen)
Futaba (Oracle)
Haru (Noir)
Ph...
One-of-a-Kind Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Receives US$100,000 Bid in 1st Hour of eBay Auction
"Tyler the Great Warrior" card was created for child cancer patient Tyler Gressle in 2005
― The rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! card in existence—"Tyler the Great Warrior," which was only ever printed once—surpassed US$150,000 in bids as of Thursday. The card first went on auction on eBay on Wednesday. YouTube documentary maker Alex Cimo, who interviewed the card's owner Tyler Gressle, told ANN that the card receiv...
Street Fighter Keyboards Hit Higround Store Internationally on April 19
Basecamp 65, Summit 65 models available for pre-order for one week in Europe, Japan, United States
― Following the heels of its Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Sega collaborations, the lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand Higround announced on Monday that it will launch pre-orders for a Street Fighter gaming equipment collection on its online store from April 19 at 12 p.m. PST (3 p.m. EDT) to A...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Gets Limited Edition Whiskey Blend
Each bottle of “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Collaboration AMAHAGAN World Blend contains 700 ml of world-blended whiskey with a 47% alcohol content
― Bar Lemon Heart is selling limited edition bottles of “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Collaboration AMAHAGAN World Blend” whiskey. Made by Japan's Nagahama Distillery, the label features an original drawing by Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid creator Coolkyou...
One-of-a-Kind Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Goes on Auction on April 19
"Tyler the Great Warrior" card was created for child cancer patient Tyler Gressle in 2005
― The rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! card in existence—"Tyler the Great Warrior," which was only ever printed once—will go on auction on eBay on April 19. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted Tyler Gressle's wish of creating his own Yu-Gi-Oh! card in 2005, and Gressle has kept the card in storage ever since. In 2001, Tyler Gres...
Oshi no Ko Announces Tie-In With Actual Baking Soda
Kana Arima, a.k.a. "Baking Soda"-chan, was announced baking soda ambassador on April Fool's Day
― The joke has transcended April Fool's Day! Exactly one day after declaring Kana Arima (a.k.a. "Baking Soda"-chan) the baking soda ambassador, Kadokawa revealed that the Oshi no Ko anime is inspiring an actual baking soda tie-in item with the Kaneyo-Soap cleaning product brand. Japanese Oshi no Ko fans ha...
The Figures of AnimeJapan 2023
Check out the gallery to see some of the coolest new and upcoming figures
― AnimeJapan 2023 is in full swing today in Tokyo. Amongst the myriad of anime announcements, booths, photo spots, and stage shows, there are more than a few new and upcoming figures on display. Check out the gallery bellow to see some of the coolest. Richard is an anime and video game journalist with over a decade of experienc...
KONOSUBA Megumin Spinoff Gets Explosive Tie-In With Spicy Beef Soup Brand
Anime premieres on April 5
― KONOSUBA's Megumin is up to her usual antics by casting Explosion on hot, spicy food. The KONOSUBA - An Explosion on This Wonderful World! anime announced a tie-in promotion with the Nissin Homura Meshi brand's new instant Yukgaejang (or spicy beef soup) product on Monday. Kadokawa is streaming a promotional video for the campaign, featuring a very trigger happy Megumin. ...
Vash the Stampede's Iconic New Coat Available From SuperGroupies
Backpacks, watches also available
― Vash the Stampede's iconic red coat got a makeover for the Trigun Stampede anime. Now fans can embody the modern Vash look, thanks to a collaboration line with the SuperGroupies pop culture fashion brand. The exclusive lineup includes seven items inspired by Vash the Stampede, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Millions Knives. The Vash the Stampede Model Coat is a faithful...
Attack on Titan Shirts Invade Uniqlo U.S. Stores on March 30
The collection includes eight adult shirt designs, costing US$24.90 each
― The Attack on Titan anime is celebrating its recent return to TV with a Uniqlo collaboration. The clothing retailer announced on Monday that the Attack on Titan UT collaboration t-shirt collection will launch in the United States on March 30. The collection includes eight distinct designs for adult shirts, costing US$24.90 eac...
New Anime Hats Available From Bioworld's Atsuko Brand
The brand also launched Evangelion apparel line last Tuesday
― Pop culture apparel brand Bioworld released striking new anime tie-in hats under its Atsuko brand last Thursday. The new collection features a Kakashi boonie hat from Naruto, a Cowboy Bebop boonie hat, a Black Swordsman bucket hat from Berserk, an Eva 1 colorblock bucket hat from Evangelion, a Hunter x Hunter colorblock bucket hat, a Vege...
Hatsune Miku Crocs Are Coming
The vocaloid continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand
― Hatsune Miku continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand. On Friday, Crocs' Japanese Twitter account teased a Hatsune Miku-themed pair of Croc shoes. coming soon…初音ミク x クロックス#クロックス #初音ミク #初音ミク伊勢丹 #miku16th#[email protected]_miku @im_MediaArts pic.twitter.com/qhHrelxAla— クロックス・ジャパン / crocs (@cr...
Unleash Your Pet's Pawsona With Persona 5 Royal Accessories
Just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief...
― Your beloved pet has probably already stolen your heart, but just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief, the geek-inspired pet accessory brand Pawsonify is currently selling Persona 5 Royal collars, leashes, and ID tags on its website. The items include designs focused on the Phantom Thieves emblem and...
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World's Roxanne Stars in ASMR
The anime's buxom heroine also inspires a sexy cushion
― Kadokawa launched a new label for audio media on Wednesday, and its first product is an ASMR featuring Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World heroine Roxanne. The recording will add an original scene to Roxanne's "first night" with the anime's protagonist Michio. The ASMR stars Roxanne's anime voice actress Shiori Mikami. In the ASMR's visual,...
Enjoy This NOT Life-Sized Wailord Plush
At 57 and 3/4 inches, it's still only 1/10 the size of an actual Wailord
― The Pokémon Center frequently puts out life-sized plushes of beloved Pokémon critters, although this may be one case where a life-sized plush isn't in anyone's best interest to own. The Pokémon Center's English store opened pre-orders last Friday for a whopping 57 and 3/4 inch size Wailord plush—which still measures only 1/10t...
Jujutsu Kaisen Keyboards Hit Higround Store on February 24
Basecamp 65, Summit 65 models available
― Looking to spice up your style with Jujutsu Kaisen's cool and dark vibes? Lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand Higround announced on Friday that it will launch a gaming equipment collection on its online store on February 24 at 12 p.m. PST. Notably, the collection features four keyboards: two Basecamp 65 models and two models of Higround's flagship keyboard ...
Sailor Moon Meets High Fashion with These Jimmy Choo Shoes
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collection will be on sale starting February 14
― In honor of Sailor Moon's 30th Anniversary, luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo is coming out with a series of shoes and accessories based on the Sailor Guardians and reimagined by fashion designer Sandra Choi. Sailor Mars' red high heels look exactly like those she wears in the anime. Meanwhile, Sailor Jupiter's platform comb...
This Backpack Turns You into a Walking Gatcha Toy Machine
This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine.
― Do you love Gatcha toy machines just a little too much? Then have I got the item for you. This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine. While it doesn't actually have a dispenser mechanism, the dispenser wheel turns normally and ...
These Studio Ghibli Vehicle Toys are Truly Magical
Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of Ghibli's most iconic vehicles
― One awesome feature of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies is all the imaginative detail put into the various vehicles seen throughout the films. So, it's no surprise that Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of the most iconic ones. The “Dream TOMICA Ghibli ...
Vintage Evangelion Goods Offered to Support Charity for Anime, Special Effects Culture
Series director Hideaki Anno is an avid special effects fan.
― A variety of vintage and discontinued Evangelion merchandise will be offered for sale at an Evangelion-themed charity event in Chiba, Japan, next week. Titled "Evangelion Gratitude Festival," the charity event will be held in conjunction with the Wonder Festival 2023 (Winter) at Chiba's Makuhari Messe on February 12. The goods offered for...
Now You Too Can Eat Meat That Looks Like It Came Right Out of a Manga!
The Manga Meat Bone is hand-made by the artisans of Seto in Japan's Aichi Prefecture
― We've all seen it in anime and manga before: that giant, cylindrical chunk of meat with a white bone at the center—all but begging you to grab on and dig in. Since it looks so delicious, it's always been a real shame that it's purely fictional—or at least it was until now, anyway. With the Manga Meat Bone, you too...
My Hero Academia Capsule Prizes Arrive at Kura Sushi USA
Lanyard, acrylic keychains, can badges available through Bikkura Pon Prize System until March 31
― The Kura Sushi USA sushi train restaurant launched My Hero Academia capsule prizes on Wednesday. The prize collection includes a lanyard, acrylic keychains, and can badges featuring characters such as Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, and Shoto Todoroki. The prizes are available through th...
Luxury Fashion Brand Loewe Launches Howl's Moving Castle Line
Willing to dish out US$15,850 for a Moving Castle bag?
― The Spanish luxury fashion brand Loewe launched its third and final Studio Ghibli film capsule collection on its website on Thursday. The Howl's Moving Castle collection features shoulder bags, scarves, mini skirts, leather boots, T-shirts, jeans, coats, card holders, and more. The pieces showcase beloved characters like Howl, Sophie, and Calci...
Chainsaw Man's Makima Gets Majestic New Figure
The approximately 8.86” tall ARTFX J figure costs US$149.99
― Kotobukiya unveiled a majestic 1/8 scale figure of Chainsaw Man's Makima on Thursday. The leader of Public Safety Special Division 4 is shown crossing her arm, poised, in a scene of rubble. The approximately 8.86” tall ARTFX J figure costs US$149.99 (plus tax) and is expected to ship in Japan in July. The sculpt work abounds with fine deta...
Good Smile Announces New Mecha Figures For Eureka Seven, Megazone 23, More
Would you buy any of these nostalgic mecha figures?
― Figure maker Good Smile's "Moderoid" and "The Gattai" robot figure lines announced over 40 new products in its "Mecha Smile Impact 2023" livestream last weekend. The offerings come from nostalgic anime titles, including Eureka Seven,Megazone 23, Super Dimension Century Orguss, The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn, Cho Kosoku Galvion, Voltron, Thund...
Complete Your Jolyne Cujoh Look With Her Lingerie
Courtesy of American lingerie brand Bradelis New York
― Not satisfied with just wearing Jolyne Cujoh's prison jacket to town? Do you want to get even closer to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean heroine? The good news is that a lingerie set inspired by her character is on sale now in Japan. Fitting with the North America setting of the new anime, the lingerie set is created by the American lin...
Ghibli Bonsai Displays Come With Real Water Effects
Available in My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away versions
― The newest high-quality merchandise to join Studio Ghibli's Donguri Kyōwakoku (Acorn Republic) physical and online store is a set of battery-powered Bonsai interior displays. They replicate iconic scenes from My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away, and they are capable of replicating rain, fountain, and w...
Life-Size Asuna Statue in Wedding Dress on Display in Tokyo Department Store
The popular Sword Art Online heroine will be on display in Shibuya Parco until February 7
― Asuna, the popular heroine of the Sword Art Online franchise, is getting a fitting tribute to celebrate the anime's 10th anniversary and the recent release of the Sword Art Online The Movie - Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night film. A life-size statue of her in a wedding dress went on display on the 5th floor ...
Sumire Uesaka Becomes 1st Voice Actor to Inspire Figma
Uesaka announced the upcoming figure in her 31st birthday livestream
― The popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka (Lum in the new Urusei Yatsura anime, Nonna and Piyotan in Girls und Panzer) announced in her 31st birthday livestream on Monday that she is getting a figma action figure, a first for a voice actor. Max Factory also announced the figma on its YouTube channel and congratulated Uesaka for her ...
Weather Forecast's Hat From JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Is Now Real
Apparently, it's quite snug when you wear it
― Weather Forecast's goofy buffalo hat in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is now an officially licensed piece of merchandise you can buy. Apparently, it's pretty snug when you wear it. Premium Bandai sells the hat, complete with high-quality cushioning, for 7,920 yen (about US$58). The hat will ship in Japan in March, although it is possible to order...
Doraemon Toy Transforms Into His Time Machine
Takara Tomy draws upon experience with the Transformers series for new Doraemon toy
― Takara Tomy is drawing upon its experience with the Transformers series to release a robot toy next year which can transform into Doraemon's iconic time machine. The "Complete Transforming-Type Doraemon" toy is around 8.6 centimeters tall when in Doraemon mode and 11.2 centimeters when in Time Machine mode. The toy ...
Rose of Versailles Tiara Lets You Be Marie Antoinette For 100 Million Yen
Marie Antoinette's tiara will be on sale at the Rose of Versailles 50th anniversary exhibit in Osaka
― Ever wanted to experience what it's like to be a queen? The Rose of Versailles 50th anniversary exhibit is offering that opportunity to fans by selling a model of Marie Antoinette's tiara. The catch: It costs 100 million yen (about US$720,000), not including consumption tax. This tiara is not just a...
Pop Team Epic Season 2 Mechs Get Combinable Model Kits
Super Pipimi combines with Mega Popuko to create Biggus McHugeGuy
― It's becoming custom for the one-off mecha parody episodes in Pop Team Epic to inspire model kits. Good Smile opened pre-orders on Friday for the Biggus McHugeGuy kit, as seen in Pop Team Epic season 2 episode 2. Biggus McHugeGuy costs 10,900 yen (about US$79) and stands 175mm tall in combined mode. It is the ultimate fusion between ...
Bandai Teases Giant TV Macross Fortress Toy (& Showcases Original 1980s Wood Prototype)
Also teased: Macross 7's DX Fire Valkyrie, Frontier's DX VF-25G Revival, Zero's Hi-Metal R VF-0D
― Bandai Spirits' Tamashii Nation 2022 event in Akihabara opened on Friday, showing off a wealth of new figures and toys for the Gundam, Macross, Saint Seiya franchises, and more. Macross fans in particular should look out for an entire floor devoted to the science-fiction franchise. In particular, it boa...
2nd SPY×FAMILY Uniqlo T-Shirts Launch on November 25
Now with a selection for kids!
― Uniqlo announced on Thursday that it will launch the second part of its SPY×FAMILY collaboration collection on November 25 in the United States. The second collection now includes kids-sized shirts, allowing the whole family to enjoy the fun. There are four adult shirts, costing US$24.90, and three kid shirts priced at US$14.90. The new designs feature images of the a...
Borrow Goku's Power with Kamehameha Energy Drink
For those curious, the Kamehameha flavor is based on strawberry lychee
― The G FUEL energy drink brand has taken on the daunting task of channeling the power of a Kamehameha into a beverage. Pre-orders for a collector's box of the G FUEL Kamehameha flavored energy drink opened on G FUEL's website opened on Wednesday. For those curious, the Kamehameha flavor is based on strawberry lychee. It is sugar-...
Enroll in Asticassia With These Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Jerseys
Suletta from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has constantly been looking for friends (preferably without any ulterior motives) since she arrived at the Asticassia School of Technology, and with these new jerseys from Bandai's clothing brand Bancolle!, you too can enroll as an Asticassia student (or pretend to be one) and help Suletta fulfill her goal. Image via Gundam Info While they ar...
'World's Biggest Anime Shop' Opens in Japan On March 16
Animate's main Ikebukuro store holds grand reopening on retailer's 40th anniversary
― The Animation Business Journal reported on Saturday that Animate's main Ikebukuro store will have its grand reopening on March 16. The store is expanding to become the "world's biggest anime shop." The new expansion will be built at the site of the former Ikebukuro Public Health Center and will be integrated with th...
Cospa Offers Tomobiki High Girls' Uniform From Urusei Yatsura
Cospa is accepting pre-orders for winter and spring uniform styles
― Cosplay outfit maker COSPA is offering a recreation of the girls' uniform of Tomobiki High, the high school attended by a majority of Urusei Yatsura's cast, as their latest product. Image via Comic Natalie The costume is created under official supervision and comes in two variants: a winter uniform and a summer uniform. The pleats o...
Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Film Collaborates With Whopping 47 Companies
One for each prefecture in Japan
― Makoto Shinkai films have been getting steadily more elaborate marketing campaigns over the years, but Suzume has to take the cake. The film's official Twitter account and website announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with 47 companies simultaneously—one to represent each prefecture in Japan. 映画コラボ史上最大規模！🎉 全ての人たちを応援する“#日本の戸締まりプロジェクト”スタート✨🗝️“全”都道府県から47の企業が大...
Sugoi Mart Asks, "Ever Wondered What Bleach Tastes Like?"
The Bleach x Coca Cola Zero Soul Blast Cola is on sale for US$10 per can
― Japan Crate's Sugoi Mart store is selling a unique drink product: Bleach Coca-Cola. While the name might turn heads, the beverage is safe to drink. The Bleach x Coca Cola Zero Soul Blast Cola is a limited edition soda made in collaboration with Coca-Cola Japan. As for what the drink actually tastes like? The message on the tin...
Spooky Uzumaki Apparel Comes to CultureFly Store
Prices range from US$20-68
― The CultureFly pop culture merchandise brand launched its Uzumaki apparel collection with Viz Media on its online store on Monday. The collection, which first debuted at New York Comic Con last month, features Junji Ito's iconic manga art on cut and sew outerwear, wovens, t-shirts, headwear, and more. Prices range from US$20-68. CultureFly earlier teamed up with electric ...
Chainsaw Man's Power Gets Figure With That Pose
Shibuya Scramble Figure opened pre-orders for 29,920 yen figure on Wednesday
― The quirky Power from Chainsaw Man is getting a 1/7 scale figure recreating the scene where she sits on a toilet and grabs her left breast. If you want it, you can grab it from the Shibuya Scramble Figure online store for 29,920 yen (about US$202). A 1/7 scale figure of Power's cat Meowy comes as an exclusive pre-order bon...
Sailor Moon, CASETiFY Team Up for 2nd Round of Phone, Electronics Accessories
Items from 1st collection will be restocked, along with new custom cases, accessories
― The Hong Kong-based CASETiFY phone accessory company announced on Thursday that its Sailor Moon collaboration line is back for a second round after the first launch sold out in June. The items from the first collection will be restocked, along with new custom cases and accessories. The new cases show illustrations...
Urusei Yatsura Inspires Tiger-Striped Shoes
Onitsuka Tiger shoes also appear in the TV anime; david production animates ad
― The new Urusei Yatsura anime announced on Thursday that it is teaming up with the Onitsuka Tiger shoe brand—a multilayered collaboration given that Lum is an Oni from an alien planet and wears a tiger-striped bikini. To commemorate the occasion Onitsuka Tiger is releasing new merchandise, including a very limited stock o...
Burger King's Spy×Family Hamburgers Are Full of Anya's Favorite Flavor
"Peanut Butter Royale" burgers come to Burger King Japan from October 21 to November 17
― Anya's favorite flavor is coming to Burger King Japan. The fast food chain's collaboration burgers with the SPY×FAMILY family all use peanut butter sauce. The "Peanut Butter Royale" family of burgers includes the "Royale & Bacon," "Royale & Berry," and "Royale & Chicken." Customers who purchase any of the three ...
Studio Ghibli Reprints Every Original Film Poster, Pamphlet
The Ghibli Park will sell the new merch line at its November 1 opening
― Studio Ghibli is bringing back every original poster and pamphlet for all 23 of its feature films in a new "Ghibli Movie Collection" merch line. This includes all 49 visuals that were used to promote the films during their original releases. These include alternate illustrations along with the familiar poster visuals. With the e...
Nintendo Store Opens Osaka Branch on November 11
Lottery is open for pre-open day invitations
― Nintendo announced on Thursday that it will open "Nintendo Osaka," the Nintendo Store's Osaka branch, on November 11. The store will sell original or licensed goods for games such as Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and others. The store will hold its pre-open day on November 10. Nintendo's website is accepting applic...
This Garchomp Pokémon Cushion Might Be Bigger Than You
1.6 meter long cushion is available for pre-order on Premium Bandai
― A 1.6 meter long Garchomp cushion opened for pre-orders in Japan on Wednesday. It looks incredibly cuddly, which is not something one would normally say about this tough and agile ground and dragon-type Pokémon. Premium Bandai's Japan store is selling the Garchomp cushion for 57,200 yen (about US$390). It's expected to ship next Fe...
Heritage Announces 1st Dragon Ball Showcase Auction
Heritage's 1st anime showcase auction runs from October 20 - November 17
― Heritage Auctions announced on Monday that it will hold its first ever anime-specific showcase auction, focusing on the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z TV anime, from October 20 to November 17. The auction will feature over 200 lots, including trading cards, production cels, and original printings of Weekly Shonen Jump issues. N...
Fluffy Life-Sized Altaria Soars Into Pokémon Centers
Altaria is over a meter tall, costs 55,000 yen (about US$380)
― The newest life-sized Pokémon plush to go on sale in Japan is Altaria, the fluffy blue-and-white Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Altaria is over a meter tall, and its body mostly consists of white cloud-like plumage, making it an ideal hugging toy. (On the other hand, Altaria without its fluff is a bit freaky). The plush's measurements are 9...
Exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen Watches Available at New York Comic Con
Good Smile Company booth sells Yuji Itadori, Ryomen Sukuna watches for US$49.99
― MSTR Watches is selling two exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen at New York Comic Con this weekend at the Good Smile Company booth. The watches, which both come in a black alloy case and Japanese movement, feature designs of protagonist Yuji Itadori and antagonist Ryomen Sukuna. Yuji's watch features a black band with orange stit...
Mighty Jaxx's Adorable New One Piece Figure Shows Luffy in Streetwear
CosmiQ Luffy debuts at New York Comic Con this weekend, goes on wider sale on October 8
― Pop culture collectibles company Mighty Jaxx is debuting a new One Piece figure line at New York Comic Con this weekend. First in the CosmiQ x One Piece line is Luffy, now decked out in an oversized hoodie, snapback, and sneakers. This figure measures 8” Vinyl and costs US$169. Luffy will also be available on M...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets New adidas Footwear on October 7
Walk your path with Blue-Eyes White Dragon sneakers or Dark Magician sandals
― Konami Cross Media NY announced on Tuesday that adidas will release two styles of Adi2000 sneakers and Adilette's sandals on Friday inspired by the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The “adidas Originals x Yu-Gi-Oh!” line will feature the iconic Blue-Eyes White Dragon or the Dark Magician. Each comes a piece of the Exodia The Forbidden...
Made in Abyss' Faputa Gets Her Own Perfume
The scent of the perfume is said to re-create Riko's experience of smelling Faputa's behind as it was depicted in the manga.
― Kadokawa has released a perfume inspired by the Faputa from the Made in Abyss series. Image via Kadokawa's online shop The perfume, "Faputa's Smell", is crafted under the supervision of Made in Abyss' creator, Akihito Tsukushi. The scent of the perfume is said to re-create Ri...
One Piece Film Red Uniqlo Shirts Arrive in U.S. on October 27
Uniqlo offers exclusive sticker sheet with purchases while stocks last
― Uniqlo's One Piece Film Red UT collaboration collection will launch in the United States on October 27, in anticipation of the film's U.S. and Canada opening on November 4. The collection features four colors inspired by Luffy, Uta, Zoro, and Nami. The graphics include Luffy doing his signature Gum Gum Red Hawk attack, Luffy wea...
Official Steins;Gate Accessories Track World Lines
SuperGroupies opens watch, backpack, wallet for pre-order until October 16
― The Tokyo-based fashion brand SuperGroupies announced a new batch of Steins;Gate accessories in its North America store on Tuesday. The lineup includes a wristwatch, backpack, and wallet, all inspired by the time-traveling protagonist Rintaro Okabe. Uniquely, the products combine a futuristic aesthetic with nods to the Stein...
Life-Sized Spheal Finally Rolls into North America
The adorable round Pokémon can be yours for US$449.99
― The life-sized Spheal plush that stole so many hearts back in July is now available through the Pokémon Center's North America online shop. The Pokémon English Twitter account announced on Monday that the plush has rolled into the Pokémon Center. Get ready to Roll Out with the Trainer-Sized Spheal Poké Plush from Pokémon Center!Now available: ht...
One Piece's Transponder Snails Turn Into Fashionable AirPod Pro Cases
CASETiFY opens collaboration electronics accessory line on October 5
― The Hong Kong-based CASETiFY phone accessory company announced opened priority access to its One Piece collaboration line on Monday. The lineup includes smartphone and AirPod cases, MacBook sleeves, a water bottle, and more. The most striking product in the lineup is the Golden Transponder Snail 3D AirPods Pro Case, which reproduc...
New Sailor Moon Exclusives Hit FUN.com
Lineup includes ramen bowl set, character sweaters, slippers, throw blanket
― The FUN.com gift shop announced a new set of exclusive Sailor Moon products last week, including a set of five ramen bowls (also sold as singles); adult-sized character sweaters inspired by Jupiter, Venus, and Mars; slippers inspired by Luna the cat; and a throw blanket. The ramen bowl set costs US$89.99, or US$19.99 as sin...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces Fashion Expansion
Konami Cross Media NY partners with BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies, Tuned in Tokyo brands
― Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has signed partnerships with the BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies and Tuned in Tokyo brands to produce Yu-Gi-Oh! apparel and fashion items. Konami's newest retail partners are popular with younger consumers in their teens and early twenties. BAIT is a Los Ange...
Heritage's 3rd "Art of Anime and Everything Cool" Auction Starts This Friday
Sept. 23-26 auction features more than 900 anime lots
― Heritage will hold its third "Art of Anime and Everything Cool" auction from September 23 to 26. The auction will feature more than 900 anime lots, including items from Akira, Evangelion, Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, Cowboy Bebop, Card Captor Sakura, and several Studio Ghibli films. As with the previous auction, lots from iconic examples of American ...
Naruto Shippūden Gaming Accessories Hits HyperX's Online Store
Gaming keyboard, headset, mouse, mouse pad comes in Naruto or Itachi's colors
― A limited collection of gaming accessories inspired by Naruto Shippūden's Naruto Uzumaki and Itachi Uchiha colors went on sale on HyperX's online store on Wednesday. The collection includes a mechanical keyboard, headset, mouse, and mouse pad in black-orange or black-red designs. The HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical keyboa...
Celebrate Japan's Moon-Viewing Festival With a Sailor Moon Burger
"In the name of the moon-viewing, I will taste you!"
― Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger is celebrating Japan's annual moon-viewing (Tsukimi) festival with a limited-time burger inspired by the Sailor Moon series. The Tsukimi Foccacia burger uses Tsukimi hot spring eggs and a horseshoe-shaped sausage made to look like the crescent moon. This combination is called the "Moonlight Romance" in referenc...
Attack on Titan Sake Hits the United States
A sake tasting set is now available in the United States through the Takasan online
― A sake tasting set featuring Attack on Titan art is now available in the United States through the Takasan online store. These 720mL bottles come in four varieties: Kikunosato Daina Eren Model
Kikunosato Daina Levi Model
Kikunosato Daina Titan Model
Kikunosato Daina Mikasa Model The set costs US$275, and is only ava...
1st Ever Official Maid-Sama! Apparel Comes To North America
Little River releases fashion collection on September 17
― Punk-inspired apparel brand Little River Co. is teaming up with Sentai Filmworks to bring the very first official Maid Sama! merchandise to North America. Fans of this nostalgic shojo manga series can finally display their love of Misaki and Usui to the world. Little River aims for fashionable anime apparel with gothic and streetwear overtone...
You Can Rock Jolyne Cujoh's Look Without Even Going To Jail
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean G.D.st JAIL jacket replicates Green Dolphin Street Prison's logo
― In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, the heroine Jolyne Cujoh spends the bulk of her time in a Floridian jail. Ever wanted to copy her look (as a free person, of course)? Well, now you can get your hands on an official version of the jacket through Premium Bandai. The "Jojo's Bizarre Adventur...
Pass the Pui Pui Molcar Driving Test with New Tamagotchi
Bandai will release the portable pets as part of its second wave in the Tamagotchi nano series on February 4 for 2860 yen.
― It's time to take your own Pui Pui Molcar to driving school with the Pui Pui Molcar Driving School Tamagotchi. Bandai will release the portable pets as part of its second wave in the Tamagotchi nano series on February 4 for 2860 yen. By taking care of "Baby Molcar in Training,"...
Genderbent Terry Bogard Bishoujo Statue Slated For April 2023
Kotobukiya adds Terry from SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy to its Bishoujo lineup
― Kotobukiya announced on Wednesday that it is releasing a statue of Terry Bogard as part of its long-running Bishoujo series on April 23. This adorable female version of Terry was playable in the SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy fighting game; she retains the iconic red jacket but wears denim shorts and a hat that reads "Fa...
Fushigi Yûgi Manga Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New Shop
Series will get new oneshot manga on September 28
― Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi manga is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited-store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Marui Annex building. The classic shojo fantasy manga will take over The Kyara Shop from September 28 to October 10, featuring merchandise with both old and new art. (New art pictured right.) Shogakukan's Monthly Flowers magazine will publish...
Time Is Ticking On Limited-Edition One Piece Watches
Swiss watch brand Tendence returns for its 3rd merch collab
― The Swiss watch brand Tendence has returned for its third collaboration with the One Piece franchise, this time in commemoration of One Piece Film Red. Each watch costs 49,500 yen (US$369) will also come with an original notebook as a purchase bonus. The wristwatches come in two types: Luffy and Shanks. The Luffy model features an original...
Tokyo Revengers Boys Inspire Boxer Briefs
Both men and ladies sizes are available!
― The characters of Tokyo Revengers are inspiring a collection of boxer briefs, available now for pre-order in Japan via Premium Bandai. The designs are based on Takemichi, Mikey, Draken, Mitsuya, Baji, Chifuyu, Kazutora, the Tokyo Manji Gang, and the Valhalla Gang. It's worth noting that these boxer briefs aren't exclusively for men—there are also ladies size...
New Humble Bundle Set Includes Non-Fiction Books On Anime, Manga, Japanese Culture
Bundle includes Steve Alpert's Sharing a House With the Never-Ending Man, Frederik L. Schodt's The Astro Boy Essays, Fred Patten's Watching Anime, Reading Manga, more
― Stone Bridge Press is offering a Humble Bumble digital book set worth US$254. The theme is "Japanese Art and Culture", and a number of titles focus on anime and manga, including Steve Alpert's Sharing a House With the Never-Ending Man...
Re:Zero Merch Accessories Contain Clever Character References
Emilia's bracelet incorporates her hairpiece, while Rem and Ram's use the ribbon on their headdresses
― Gemstone and silver jewelry shop Stone Market opened preorders for a lineup of Re:Zero-themed bracelets on Monday, and they're appealing products for fashion-conscious fans: subtle enough not to clash with your outfit, but packed with character references for those with a discerning eye: firstly wi...
Princess Mononoke Demon Ring is Both Creepy and Awesome
This new ring makes it look like your finger has been taken over just like Ashitaka's arm.
― In Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke, demons are worm-like things that infect the animals of the forest, making them go berserk. This new ring makes it look like your finger has been taken over just like Ashitaka's arm. This ring can be purchased at Donguri Republic for 1,980 yen (approximately US$14.63) and...
McDonald's Japan Offers Doraemon Desserts
Ramune milkshakes, chocolate banana pies available until early September
― Ever wonder what Doraemon would taste like if he was liquified and turned into a milkshake? No? Just me then? Well, the answer is apparently Ramune. Now through early September, McDonald's Japan is selling two Doraemon-themed desserts. The first is a blue-colored, ramune-flavored milkshake. The other is a chocolate banana pie....
Madoka Magic's Soul Gems Make for Atmospheric Lamps
Other Madoka Magica items include a pair of footstools and a pair of rugs that sport the witches' cute-yet-creepy art style
― With the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime celebrating its 10th anniversary and a new movie on the horizon, here comes a pair of table lamps shaped like Madoka and Homura's soul gems from Useless Use Laboratory. Much larger than the transformation items we see in the series, the...
This 4-Foot-Tall Berserk Statue Can Be Yours for $1500
This is no ordinary figure; it's both giant and super expensive.
― This past weekend, Japanese figure maker Prime 1 Studio announced it would be releasing a new figure of Guts from the ever-popular manga Berserk. However, this is no ordinary figure; it's both giant and super expensive. The “Guts Berserker Armor Unleashed Edition” figure features Guts clad in the Berserker Armor standing on a pile of ...
'86' Kids Take Time Off War For Summer Pop-Up Store
Dakimakura covers show off the contrast between their uniforms & beachwear
― The characters of the 86 anime series are fighting in a seemingly perpetual war, but even child soldiers deserve a break sometimes. The Marui department stores in Shinjuku and Hakata will hold a summer-themed pop-up store this month and next, featuring the members of the Spearhead Squadron in slightly different attires from ...
Only 60 People Will Get These Hand-Made Sailor Moon Glass Pens
Each of these glass pens is based on the Crisis Moon Compact as seen in the Sailor Moon Eternal films.
― As part of Sailor Moon's 30th Anniversary comes the “Sailor Moon Eternal Premium Frame Stamp Set.” The set contains both stamps and postcards of the Sailor Guardians along with folders and a collector's box to keep them in. But for those willing to pay the big bucks, there's a special version of t...
Cute Stuffed Pui Pui Molcars—Now With Tiny Hats!
Banpresto's Ichiban Kuji lottery will be offering a new collection of stuffed Molcars (now wearing driver training signs as hats) in November!
― Banpresto's Ichiban Kuji lottery will be offering a new collection of stuffed Molcars (now wearing driver training signs as hats) as the A prize in their Pui Pui Molcar Driving School drawing this November. Not only are they really cute, they look almost ide...
Standees of All 195 Made in Abyss Ilblu Villagers Can Be Yours... for $1500
From the cute to the eldritch (to the decidedly phallic) Made in Abyss' Ilblu Village is full of all kinds of crazy-looking Hollow characters.
― From the cute to the eldritch (to the decidedly phallic) Made in Abyss' Ilblu Village is full of all kinds of crazy-looking Hollow characters. Takeshobo Shop is now selling acrylic standees for all 195 of them—but only in their limited-time shop in Osaka's N...
Card Captor Sakura's Dream Staff Makes for An Elegant Earring
As part of their 25th Anniversary project, Card Captor Sakura has teamed up with mayla classic to create a collection of earrings based on Sakura's Dream Staff as seen in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. Each of the four pairs of earrings comes with a different motif based on a different one of Sakura's outfits. (Check out the trailer in the tweet below to see them in all their glory.) 【TRAILER MOVI...
Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll Become Robot Vacuums
Ever wanted to make Hello Kitty clean your house?
― Ever wanted to make Hello Kitty clean your house? Well, robot vacuum company AiMY is teaming up with Sanrio to bring out a pair of robot vacuums in the likeness of Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll. Each vacuum is 265x270x80 millimeters (about 11x11x4 inches), weighs 1.5 kilograms (about 3 pounds), and can hold 180 milliliters (about 0.75 cups) of dirt. T...
Pui Pui Molcar Gives Fans a Squeaky Toy to Enhance the Theater-Going Experience
For the start of Pui Pui Molcar's second season, the show will be once again getting a theatrical release in Japan. Moviegoers will be able to watch one of the first two episodes of the new season along with all twelve episodes of the first. But more than that, everyone in the theater will receive a “Pui Pui Ball”—i.e., a Molcar-shaped squeaky toy—so that they can all make “Pui Pui” noises alongsi...
This 1/1 Scale Made in Abyss Figure Will Only Set You Back $3600
Are you such a big Made in Abyss fan that you would sell your first born to have a life-size figure of Nanachi in your room?
― Are you such a big Made in Abyss fan that you would sell your first born to have a life-size figure of Nanachi in your room? Then have I got news for you. From July 22 through October 31, F:NEX is taking pre-orders for their “Nanachi 1/1 Scale Life-Size Figure” (which will be...
I'd Buy this Persona 25th Anniversary Merch for a Dollar
The 100-yen shop Seria sells a selection of collectibles
― Atlus' Persona series of games is 25 years old this year. To celebrate, they've teamed up with 100-yen shop Seria (the Japanese equivalent of a dollar store) to bring out a sizeable collection of merch that won't break the bank. From key chains and folders to stickers and bags, these items feature the various protagonists and/or their school...
Mount Princess Mononoke's Animal Friends' Heads on Your Fridge
As part of Princess Mononoke's 25th anniversary, Donguri Republic is selling a collection of magnets based on the characters from the film—that just so happen to look like head mounts on the wall of a hunting cabin. These include Moro, Moro's pup, the Forest Spirit, Nago, Yakul, and even San herself. Each sells individually for 1320 yen (approx. $9.68 USD) or in a set for 7,920 yen (approx. $58.1...
Elden Ring's Ranni the Witch Gets Her Very Own Figure
The nearly 12in tall figure is expected to go on sale worldwide next year.
― A figure of Ranni the Witch from the worldwide videogame hit Elden Ring has been announced by the fashion brand TORCH TORCH at this past weekend's Wonder Festival 2022 Summer. The prototype looks striking even in its uncolored state: sitting in her chair with her four arms folded in their customary position, it looks like sh...
Brand The Glory of The Principality of Zeon Onto Your Sandwich
With the "Mobile Suit Gundam Hot Sandwich Cooker", Gundam fans can now display their allegiance to the glorious Principality of Zeon by...branding its emblem onto their sandwiches and toast.
― With the "Mobile Suit Gundam Hot Sandwich Cooker", Gundam fans can now display their allegiance to the glorious Principality of Zeon by...branding its emblem onto their sandwiches and toast. Made in Japan in Ts...
Life-Sized Spheal Rolls Into Pokémon Centers
The adorable round Spheal is bigger and beefier than Pokémon players would think at first glance. This truth is especially evident now that the Pokémon Center Online is selling life-sized Spheal plushes for gamers to chill with. The plush measures 80×98×100 centimeters, which means that it's around three feet tall. It also weighs 7.44 kilograms, which puts it over 16 pounds. It costs 49,500 yen (U...
Commercial Replica of Fullmetal Alchemist's Alphonse's Helmet Weighs 11kg
...and costs US$1,206
― Fullmetal Alchemist deuteragonist Alphonse Elric is iconic for appearing as a walking suit of heavy armor. The Castem metalwork maker has created a commercial replica of the helmet, which weighs a whopping 11 kilograms. The smiths first created a 3D model of Al's head, which they then recreated by heating stainless steel at 1,700 degrees Celsius and pouring it into a mold. In ...
Dragon Ball Z Phone, Electronics Accessory Line Comes to CASETiFY
Collaboration shop launches on July 28
― Hot off the heels of its Sailor Moon collab, the Hong Kong-based CASETiFY phone accessory company will launch a Dragon Ball Z line on July 28. The lineup includes smartphone cases, AirPods, AirPod Pros, MacBook cases, MagSafe wallets, MagSafe wireless chargers, Apple Watch bands, and AirTags, with prices ranging from US$35-85. The smartphone cases offer protec...
Kotobukiya Unveils Full Transformers Megatron Bishoujo Statue
Bishoujo line also includes Optimus Prime, Bumblebee
― Kotobukiya opened pre-orders for the Megatron statue in its "Transformers Bishoujo" line on Monday. The full 1/7 scale statue depicts the iconic villain as a cool and intimidating beauty in a military uniform, and is expected to ship in February 2023. The Optimus Prime statue opened pre-orders on June 30. Kotobukiya has earlier confirmed that a B...
Resident Evil's Lady Dimitrescu Statue Cuts An Imposing Figure—Even at 1/4 Scale
Even at one-quarter the size, the popular giant-sized antagonist cuts an imposing figure, standing at nearly three feet tall.
― PureArts is releasing a 1/4 scale statue of Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu. Even at one-quarter the size, the popular giant-sized antagonist cuts an imposing figure, standing at nearly three feet tall. The statue comes with two interchangeable hand poses: claws exte...
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