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Doraemon
Doraemon remains a consistently active franchise in 2026, with new merchandise, a distribution deal for an English-language version, and seasonal social media engagement.
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Jul 22
In 2026, Doraemon continues to expand its presence across merchandise, media distribution, and seasonal marketing. Medicom Toy released six new Ultra Detail Figure products in June, featuring character pairings and scene-specific designs from the series. A collaboration with fashion brand LAD MUSICIAN launched T-shirts and accessories that reframe Doraemon characters as rock musicians and DJs, a rare music-subculture angle for the franchise. The Sanrio-designed 'I'm Doraemon' series added eco-bags with Anywhere Door and Memory Bread motifs, sold exclusively at the Shimamura Park online store starting July 13.
On the distribution front, production company CAKE partnered with TV Asahi in June to distribute the Doraemon anime in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of EMEA, with plans to produce a new English-language version of the series. The franchise also participated in Tanabata 2026 greetings, with its official account sharing wishes alongside other major properties. A review of the Switch game Doraemon's Dorayaki Shop Story, originally released digitally in 2024 as part of the Fujiko F. Fujio 90th birthday project, noted its relaxed management simulation gameplay and the appearance of characters from multiple Fujiko series.
Key facts
- New English-language version planned
- CAKE and TV Asahi plan to produce a new English-language version of the Doraemon anime for distribution in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of EMEA. ↗
- Medicom Toy UDF figures released
- Six new Ultra Detail Figure products released, including Gera Gera Doraemon, Harubaru from Planet Haruka, Gattai Nori, Gian & Muku, Doraemon & Suneo, and Doraemon & Nobita, priced 1,650 yen to 1,980 yen. ↗
- LAD MUSICIAN collaboration
- A collaboration with fashion brand LAD MUSICIAN launched June 13 at Shibuya PARCO and THE DORAEMON STORE, featuring DJ and band-themed T-shirts, record shoulder bags, caps, and acrylic key rings. ↗
- I'm Doraemon eco-bags
- Avail sells 'I'm Doraemon' eco-bags in Anywhere Door and Memory Bread designs, priced at 2,750 yen each, exclusively at the Shimamura Park online store starting July 13. ↗
- Doraemon's Dorayaki Shop Story physical edition
- The Switch game Doraemon's Dorayaki Shop Story, originally released digitally in 2024 as part of the Fujiko F. Fujio 90th birthday project, now has a physical edition with a permanent bonus guide. ↗
- Tanabata 2026 participation
- The Doraemon official account shared Tanabata wishes as part of a five-part roundup published by Anime News Network on July 7, 2026. ↗
Timeline
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Facts
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- CAKE (United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of EMEA) · 2026-06-28
- Announced
- new English-language version of the series · 2026-06-28
- Noted
- A new Doraemon collaboration with fashion brand LAD MUSICIAN launches June 13 at the Shibuya PARCO flagship store and THE DORAEMON STORE. · 2026-06-11
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All coverage
Jul 22
On July 20, 2026, numerous anime, manga, and game franchises posted Marine Day greetings on social media. The Japanese national holiday, which honors the ocean and marks the end of the rainy season, prompted official accounts and creators to share beach-themed illustrations, character birthday messages, and promotional content. Among the posts, the official Kaiju No. 8 account promoted an upcoming original short anime titled "Narumi's Weekday" with a pun on the character's name and the kanji for sea. The MAPPA studio released a new illustration by Rie Nishimura for the soccer series DAYS, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The Sound! Euphonium account reminded followers that the film Sound! Euphonium: The Final Part 2 opens on September 11. Classroom of the Elite noted that July 20 is also the birthday of character Honami Ichinose. The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime account promoted the streaming of its movie Tears of the Azure Sea on U-NEXT. The Chiikawa movie account promoted the July 24 release of Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu. Voice actor Yuki Kaji posted a personal greeting, and the band Orange Range shared a summer song. The roundup, compiled by Anime News Network, spanned three articles covering dozens of entries.
Jul 11
Avail will sell 'I'm Doraemon' eco-bags exclusively at the Shimamura Park online store starting July 13. The bags come in two designs-Anywhere Door and Memory Bread-priced at 2,750 yen each. The items are part of the Sanrio-designed Doraemon goods series.
Jul 8
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
Jun 29
Medicom Toy has released six new Ultra Detail Figure (UDF) products based on the Doraemon series. The lineup includes Gera Gera Doraemon, Harubaru from Planet Haruka, Gattai Nori, Gian & Muku, Doraemon & Suneo, and Doraemon & Nobita. Prices range from 1,650 yen to 1,980 yen. The figures are available now at the Medicom Toy official store and other retailers.
Jun 28
Production company CAKE announced a partnership with TV Asahi on June 19 to distribute the Doraemon anime franchise in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of EMEA. The companies plan to produce a new English-language version of the series to refresh the library for English-speaking audiences.
Jun 28
Japan's Fair Trade Commission published formal guidelines on June 22, 2026, to standardize anime production contracts. The guidelines address payment for delays, cancellation reimbursement, and copyright compensation, and urge streaming platforms to share viewer data for fair creator compensation. The move supports Japan's goal to triple anime exports to ¥6 trillion by 2033.
Jun 27
ASCII.jp reviews the Switch package version of Doraemon's Dorayaki Shop Story, a management simulation where players run a dorayaki shop in a town populated by characters from Fujiko F. Fujio's works. The game, originally released digitally in 2024 as part of the Fujiko F. Fujio 90th birthday project, now has a physical edition with a permanent bonus guide. The reviewer notes the game's relaxed pace and the appeal of seeing characters from multiple Fujiko series appear.
Jun 11
A new Doraemon collaboration with fashion brand LAD MUSICIAN launches June 13 at the Shibuya PARCO flagship store and THE DORAEMON STORE. The collection features DJ and band-themed designs, including 10 T-shirt styles showing characters as musicians, plus record shoulder bags, caps, and acrylic key rings. Online sales begin June 15.