Sasaki Saki Tops 1 Million YouTube Subscribers
Sasaki becomes the 13th Nijisanji member to reach 1 million subscribers, following a string of five others who hit the mark in 2026.
PANORA
Banana Fish Pop Up Shop Brings Back That Summer in Shibuya
The shop's theme directly invokes the Cape Cod summer from the manga's ending, selling goods that let readers carry that specific season with them.
Nijimen
Nijisanji Livers Join ABEMA Voice Actor Show for Five Nights
The five-night collaboration pairs ten Nijisanji livers with the show's regular voice actor MCs, bringing the VTuber group into the program's established nightly format for a full week.
PANORA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Sets October 2 Premiere, Yorushika Opening
The season's split-cour schedule and the December film release create a continuous run of new Apothecary Diaries content from October through the end of the year, with the second cour arriving in April 2027.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Moomin Teams With une nana cool for 4th Innerwear and Loungewear Line
The fourth collaboration continues the series of Moomin-themed innerwear and loungewear from une nana cool, expanding the franchise's merchandise reach in Japan.
Anime Anime
Suo Patra and final Launch 5th Collab Earphones ZE500 for ASMR CyberPatra
The fifth consecutive annual collaboration shows final and Suo Patra have built a lasting product line, with Patra's direct involvement now extending to sound design and a new interactive feature.
PANORA
81 Produce 45th Anniversary Chibi Nui Plush Lineup Announced
The anniversary merchandise turns the live event's male cast into a uniform plush lineup, a format that highlights the agency's generational range across its 45-year history.
Nijimen
Beryl Faces His Father in Episode 6 of Sword Saint Season 2
The episode advances Beryl's personal arc by pitting him against his father, a major obstacle, after the village threat is resolved.
Real Sound Anime
100 Girlfriends After the Rain Goods Launch at Tower Records Shibuya
The event pairs a physical pop-up at Tower Records Shibuya with concurrent web sales, giving fans two purchase routes for the same newly drawn rain-themed goods.
Anime Anime
84 VTubers and Creators Enter CSP Karaoke Battle Event
The event turns the JOYSOUND for STREAMER scoring tool into a competitive format, with 84 CSP creators competing for a commercial airing slot at nationwide JOYSOUND stores and the Best Singing Award.
PANORA
Palette Project Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Report Released, 6th One-Man Live Announced
The report confirms the group's first offline event under jig.jp's management, with Maharo's promotion to full member and the announcement of a sixth one-man live marking the group's continued operation under the new system.
PANORA
Tottoko Hamtaro Cafe Opens With Strawberry Theme and 15 Character Goods
The cafe splits its drink lineup and dining bonuses into two periods, so repeat visits are built into the event's structure.
Nijimen
RTA in Japan Winter 2026 Set for December 25 to 31 at Bellesalle Iidabashi First
The winter event returns to the same venue as last year, continuing its seven-day format and charity fundraising for Médecins Sans Frontières.
Denfaminicogamer
Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow HD Remaster Airs on BS12 Sunday Anime Theater
The broadcast gives viewers a chance to see the second theatrical compilation of the original Gundam series in HD, with its key battles and character losses intact.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Gundam Shield Sleeping Bag Gets Second Order Run With NANGA Apparel
The sleeping bag's return for a second order run confirms its popularity, while the new apparel line extends the STRICT-G NANGA collaboration into everyday wear.
Anime Anime
Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Film Teams With ROUND1 for Nationwide Collab
The collaboration ties the film's theatrical release to a nationwide leisure chain, giving fans a physical space to engage with the franchise beyond the screen.
Anime Anime
Initial D AE86 Pop-Up Shop Opens at Aeon Mall Takasaki With Real Car and Scale Model
The pop-up pairs the 30th-anniversary AUTOart scale model with a real AE86, letting fans compare the detailed replica against the actual car at a Gunma venue tied to the series' mountain-pass setting.
Anime Anime
Kingdom Hearts Gets First Anime Series, Original Story With Tetsuya Nomura
The anime marks Disney's first original television series for the Kingdom Hearts franchise, following a shelved pilot from the early 2000s, and arrives alongside the late 2027 release of Kingdom Hearts IV, signaling a major push for the franchise across media.
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Gets New Rimuru Apparel and Goods From COSPA
The new merchandise line, including a burger-themed sticker and a diplomatic towel, expands the franchise's summer goods offerings with functional outdoor items.
Anime Anime
Crayon Shin-chan Teams With Zoff for First Eyewear Collaboration
The collaboration marks the first time the long-running anime series has partnered with eyewear brand Zoff, expanding its merchandise into prescription glasses and accessories.
Anime Anime
Durarara!!×2 Pop-Up Shop Opens in Shibuya With Newly Drawn Goods
The event splits its new artwork into two contrasting themes, walking and fighting backs, giving the same characters distinct visual treatments across a 12-item goods lineup.
Nijimen
Casual Puzzle Game WOODO Launches September 17 in Japan With Full Japanese Voice Support
The September launch locks in full Japanese voice support for a quiet wooden puzzle game, a localization commitment that goes beyond subtitles.
Game Spark
Rideshare Stimulator Store Page Adds AI Content Disclosure as Writer Dispute Continues
The store page update directly addresses the Valve policy concern raised by media, but the publisher and the former writer remain in open conflict over the reasons for her removal.
Game Spark
Science SARU Director Abel Gongora on Tentai no Jardugal's New Expression
The interview clarifies that Science SARU's decision to adapt Tentai no Jardugal was driven by a desire for new expression rather than a deliberate continuation of its historical anime lineup.
Real Sound Anime