Bandai Namco Announces Pokemon Plamo Keychain Replicas
The keychain line extends the Pokemon Plamo brand into a collectible accessory format, prioritizing Kanto starters over the model kits' original release order.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Merchandise Line Launches With Naoya Zenin T-Shirt
The merchandise drop capitalizes on the ongoing third season of the anime, offering fans physical goods tied to specific character moments from the series.
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Crayon Shin-chan and colorgram Collaboration Part 2 Launches May 29
The collaboration extends a successful first part with a full cosmetics lineup and exclusive colors, targeting both Shin-chan fans and beauty consumers through multiple retail channels.
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Kuroko's Basketball Pop-Up Store World of Tarot Opens in Shibuya June 5
The event extends the April Fools' 2026 tarot illustrations into a full retail experience with exclusive merchandise and character-specific promotions.
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Prisma Wing Opens Pre-Orders for MEIKO 1/7 Scale Figure With Art by Lack
The figure extends PRISMA WING's series of lack-illustrated Piapro Characters, with a hexagonal base designed to connect with other figures in the line.
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Chiikawa and Manhattan Portage Release 10-Bag Collection on May 22
The collaboration extends Chiikawa's merchandise reach into a premium, functional bag line ahead of the franchise's first theatrical film, signaling continued retail expansion beyond character goods.
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Naruto Shippuden Goods Launch at Thank You Mart Stores Nationwide
The collaboration marks Thank You Mart's first exclusive NARUTO Shippuden merchandise line, expanding the franchise's retail presence beyond typical anime specialty stores into a nationwide convenience chain.
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Naruto Shippuden Rasengan and Chidori T-Shirts Get Early Sale at Fuji-Q Highland
The merchandise line extends the Naruto brand into seasonal apparel with a theme park early sale, a common promotional pattern for long-running shonen properties.
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Good Smile Opens Reservations for Blue Archive Figma of Saori Jōmae
The figma line expands the Blue Archive character roster with a detailed Arius Squad leader figure, including a shop-exclusive expression part.
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Doyusha Releases Infinity Action X Series Marvel Figures in June 2026
Doyusha is bringing ZD Toys' Chinese-made Infinity Action X line to the Japanese market at a competitive price point, expanding affordable Marvel figure options for domestic collectors.
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Ichiban Kuji MOTHER2 Second Edition Launches June 6 With Mr. Saturn Plush
This second edition expands the MOTHER 2 merchandise line beyond the first wave's offerings, adding functional items like a room light and present box that target daily-use collectors rather than display-only fans.
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New Ichiban Kuji Lottery Launches for Katekyo Hitman Reborn
The lottery arrives as the franchise approaches its 20th anniversary, with a new anime series reportedly in development.
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Bandai Spirits Releases Two Hunter X Hunter Prize Figure Lines in May
The release of Kurapika in his Kurta clan attire with Emperor Time accessories marks a rare prize figure focused on a key emotional and narrative beat from the series.
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Human Made and Pokémon Launch Second Collaboration Line
This second wave expands the collaboration beyond the initial Pikachu and Farfetch'd focus by introducing Magikarp, a Pokémon known for its weak in-game stats but strong meme appeal, suggesting the line targets both fashion collectors and internet culture.
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Touhou Project's Remilia Scarlet Gets 1/7 Scale Figure From Novel Stella
The figure marks another premium-scale entry for a Touhou character outside the usual prize-figure circuit, with a high price point and detailed sculpting that targets dedicated collectors.
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The Eminence in Shadow Beta Gets POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS Figure
The figure extends the POP UP PARADE line's beach-themed sub-series into The Eminence in Shadow, a franchise that continues to grow with a 2027 theatrical film on the way.
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Gundam SEED FREEDOM's Haumea's Protection Stone Recreated as Necklace
This is the third THE KISS collaboration for SEED FREEDOM, indicating sustained demand for high-end prop replicas from the film nearly two and a half years after its theatrical release.
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Bandai Namco Mega Kawaii Mart Pop-Up Opens in Chicago
Bandai Namco is expanding its physical retail presence in the U.S. with a rotating pop-up model that cycles through themed stores at the same Mitsuwa location.
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