Bandai Spirits is releasing two new prize figures in its Dragon Ball Z Match Makers series, depicting Cell's First Form and Android 16 locked in shoulder-to-shoulder close combat. The figures go on sale sequentially from July 7.
Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a Nendoroid figure of Hatsune Miku based on her appearance in SAWTOWNE's music video "M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ▼ SHOT!" The figure, priced at 7,626 yen on Amazon Japan, is scheduled for release on December 31, 2026, and includes three expression parts and optional accessories.
The anime 'One Piece Heroines' and shoe brand Diana have released their first collaboration: sandals reproducing Nami's 'fighting shoes' from the series. The ocean-blue satin sandals feature stones, gray outsoles, and anklets, priced at 25,300 yen. A newly drawn illustration of Nami accompanies the launch.
Bandai Spirits revealed the full Ichiban Kuji Overlord prize lineup, including the Albedo and Shalltear Gracemaster figures, a Chokonokko figure, and a Last One Prize Albedo variant. Sales begin July 17, 2026, at 900 yen per draw.
Hobby Sakura is producing a 1/7 scale figure of Eris Boreas Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III. The pre-painted PVC and ABS figure stands about 250mm tall including its base. Reservations are open now at Amiami for 27,720 yen, with a scheduled release in April 2027.
Bandai is releasing DX Gavarion Crane (Dark ver.) and DX Gavarion Laser (Dark ver.) as new weapons for Death Gavvan from 'Ultra Space Detective Gavvan Infinity'. Both items offer three modes and can dock with the separately sold DX Gavarion Rifle. Reservations open July 6, 2026 at Premium Bandai.
The TV anime "Blue Lock" has partnered with personalized hair care brand MEDULLA for a collaboration campaign. The project includes a limited-edition hair care set featuring newly drawn illustrations of Isagi, Nagi, Chigiri, Rin, and Aohi, a web commercial, a pop-up store, transit ads, and a campaign offering newly recorded voice lines. Aohi has been appointed as the brand's image character.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports the Amazon.co.jp toy best seller ranking as of July 6, 2026. Takara Tomy's Toy Story Real-Size Talking Figure Buzz Lightyear took first place, with four Toy Story 5-related toys appearing in the top 10 following the film's theatrical release. Other popular items include Tamagotchi Paradise - Orange Tropics and the Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack Storm Emerald BOX.
Nikken Hamono, an 80-year-old bladesmith in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, has recreated Shanks' sword Gryphon from One Piece as a paper knife. Advance sales begin July 6, 2026, at Village Vanguard and Animate, with general retail starting August 3. The knife features a stainless steel blade, a navy scabbard, and a green grip, priced at 5,500 yen.
Bandai Spirits will release four Toy Story prize items starting July 16. Three figures of Woody, Buzz, and Jessie from Toy Story 5 are each posed on alphabet blocks; together they spell TOY. A clock reproducing Woody's Roundup from Toy Story 2 is also offered.
Kotobukiya announced a Bishoujo series figure of Hasbro's Furby, designed by Shunya Yamashita. The figure depicts Furby as a gal-style character with a fluffy jacket, platform boots, and removable sunglasses. A mini Furby figure with blinking eyes is included. It is priced at 25,300 yen and ships in March 2027.
The PC version of the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is blocked from sale in 132 countries on Steam, according to Steam DB data. The restriction appears tied to PlayStation Network requirements, echoing the 2024 Helldivers 2 controversy. Sony has not commented, and the situation may change before the August 7 release.
The "Chiikawa, PARCO, Summer." campaign runs July 17 to August 2 at 15 PARCO stores nationwide and one additional location. It includes a clear pouch giveaway for the first 70,000 customers, photo booths, an X repost campaign, a hidden-keyword wallpaper hunt, and a collaboration cafe with themed menu items. The campaign promotes the film "Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," which opens July 24.
Bandai is releasing a CSM version of the Ghost Eyecon set from Kamen Rider Ghost, containing all 15 hero soul types with improved sculpt, paint, and partial mold colors. Pre-orders open July 6, 2026, at Premium Bandai for 16,500 yen, with delivery scheduled for December 2026.
Chinese manufacturer HEMOXIAN announced a new plastic kit series called RUSTED BRIER. The first release, Lande Koskinen & RTP-10A Fengren High-Speed Variable Fighter, is a large set combining a 1/12 scale beautiful girl figure and a transformable mecha. It is scheduled for October 2026 at 9,680 yen, distributed by Kotobukiya.
Furyu has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Hitori Goto from Bocchi the Rock! in a live-stage pose. The figure stands approximately 24cm tall on a base with amp, speakers, and truss details. Pre-orders run from July 6, 2026, with a March 2027 release date and a price of 24,970 yen.
The Kinnikuman STATION pop-up event will run July 7-20, 2026, at JR Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, selling apparel, figures, and miscellaneous goods. Figure maker CCPJAPAN will offer event-exclusive color variants of the Demon General, Prism Man, and Psychoman figures. The event is held annually and has been well-received in the past.
Alter announced a 1/7 scale figure of Implacable from Azur Lane, available in a regular version and a Special Ver. with swappable parts for two expressions and two poses. Both versions are scheduled for release in May 2027, priced at 31,680 yen and 39,380 yen respectively.
Bandai's CONVERGE MOTION ULTRAMAN candy toy series 15 is now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai. The set includes eight figure types: new hero Ultraman Theo, Ultraman (A-Type) for the 60th anniversary, Ultraseven (1973 ver.), Ultraman Leo, Bemular, Jirahs, Temperor Alien, and Black Giras. The 10-piece set costs 7,590 yen and ships in December 2026.
The Ningen Daisuki figure series, which uses magnets for display, is releasing a 12-piece box featuring 12 past Ultra Heroes. Pre-orders begin July 6, 2026, on Premium Bandai. Each figure is about 45mm tall and includes a neodymium magnet. The set costs 7,656 yen and ships in October 2026.
FrogTree's "Type 3 Kiryu" art sofubi model, part of the Godzilla Vinyl Art project, opens for pre-order on Premium Bandai on July 7, 2026. The 27 cm PVC figure reimagines the anti-Godzilla weapon with Japanese warrior and armor motifs, priced at 38,000 yen.
Re-Ment released two new series of petadoll figures based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters on July 6. The Friendship Arc set includes Dark Yugi, Katsuya Jonouchi, Dark Magician Girl, and three others. The Rival Arc set includes Seto Kaiba, Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Dark Malik, and three others. Each figure costs 1,320 yen.
Uniqlo will release the third wave of its Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary collection from early August 2026. The lineup includes five titles: Spy x Family, Black Clover, Bleach, Mashle, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. T-shirts are priced at 1,990 yen each and range from size XS to 4XL. The collection features 13 total designs across the five series.
Mayla, a women's footwear brand, has released Iconic Shoe Object Bootie boots themed after the anime Hetalia World Stars. The three color variations represent Italy, Germany, and Japan, with star studs, floral insoles, and a special display box. Orders are open until July 30, 2026, priced at 31,900 yen each.
The mofusand brand, featuring cute and surreal cats drawn by illustrator Jyuno, has collaborated with Sanrio Characters for a new line of Kiramekko accessory plushies. The plushies depict mofusand cats wearing costumes of six Sanrio characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco. They go on sale July 17, 2026, for 2,420 yen each.
Sega announced new prize figures of Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado for its Xross Link series, available as crane game prizes starting July 10, 2026. The figures are designed to be displayed together to show the siblings' bond, with Tanjiro in a combat pose and Nezuko in an aerial action pose.
Takara Tomy is accepting reservations for the TOYRISE Force Getter Robo, a new transformable combining toy based on the concept of a Getter Robo designed with a complete toy-first approach. The set includes three vehicles-Force Eagle, Force Jaguar, and Force Bear-plus weapon parts. Reservations close July 8 at 23:59, with release scheduled for late November 2026 at 35,200 yen.
Design Coco has opened reservations for a 1/7 scale figure of Hanami Saki from Gakuen Idolmaster, wearing the costume from the song "After the Rain Iris." The figure is priced at 25,850 yen and is scheduled for release in June 2027. A purchase bonus for buying all three planned figures is also available.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the third installment of dealer information for Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, three weeks before the July 26 event. The roundup covers figures from KanColle, Medalist, Vigilante -My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-, Blue Archive, Uma Musume, Tsukihime, Made in Abyss, and more, with sculpts by Okiraku-dou, Būrian-Wa-Sa-Seki, Atelier ITO, and others.
Furyu is accepting reservations for three Gridman Universe figures from its affordable TENITOL brand. Rikka Takarada in volleyball wear and Akane Shinjo in track and field attire are available individually or as a special set that includes an alternate winking face part. Reservations close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
The TV anime Lycoris Recoil and Puma have released collaboration sneakers, the Rebound Slam Lo Zero Recoil, now available for pre-order on Marui Web Channel until August 2, 2026. The sneakers come in Chisato and Takina sets, each including a postcard, and a bonus acrylic keychain for buying two pairs. A pop-up event at Kinshicho Marui will sell goods featuring new illustrations of the characters wearing the sneakers.
Bandai Spirits has revealed the complete prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji Kingdom: Two Wheels of Knowledge and Martial Arts lottery, set for release from July 31, 2026. Prizes include MASTERLISE figures of Changping Jun, Bajio, Mōbu, and Yōtanwa as the last one prize, plus a Qin army flag rug mat, mountain people mask magnet, acrylic stands, rubber stands, clear posters, and hologram sticker sets. Each draw costs 790 yen.
Graniph will release 12 collaboration items with the TV anime True Samurai Legend Yaiba on July 7, 2026. The lineup includes T-shirts, caps, and bags featuring Yaiba, his rival Onimaru, and a special design crossing over with Conan Edogawa from Detective Conan. Pre-orders are open until July 6.
Casio will release a G-Shock and Pokemon collaboration watch on July 17, 2026, to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary. The GA-110PKM-7AJR features 30 Pokemon on the band, a Pokeball-inspired dial, and Pikachu-shaped hands. It costs 33,000 yen and is sold by lottery through the Casio online store until July 6.
The 15th installment of the Yu Yu Hakusho WEB Lottery, titled ~LIGHT's NIGHT~, is now on sale until August 6, 2026. The lineup includes a Lighting Acrylic Stand that glows in multiple colors, an A3 Clear Poster, standard acrylic stands, signboard-style LED charms, ring charms, large can badges, and random bromide sets. Tickets cost 790 yen each, with up to 78 per order.
Blitzway has begun accepting pre-orders for the Carbotix Evangelion Unit-01 action figure, designed with a focus on realistic functionality and die-cast metal construction. The standard version costs 36,300 yen, while a DX version with a hangar is priced at 58,300 yen. Pre-orders opened June 30.
ZOZOTOWN is holding lottery and made-to-order sales for its exclusive Toy Story collection, timed to the July 3 release of Toy Story 5. The lineup includes limited-edition T-shirts with character art, rough sketch designs, and a storage box. Lottery applications and orders are open until August 3.
Illustrator rurudo's original character Elle is being released as a 1/6 scale figure by ENSOUTOYS. Pre-orders opened on July 3, 2026, at the online shop AmiAmi. The figure stands approximately 130mm tall including its base, and comes with a fluffy base and an acrylic keychain bonus. It is priced at 9,400 yen at AmiAmi, with a reference price of 10,450 yen. The figure is scheduled to ship in January 2027. A separate figure of another rurudo original character, Eve, in an AGAPE version, was also announced on the same day by manufacturer OMAHA, priced at 24,250 yen and set for June 2027 release.
HOBBY REALM is releasing a 1/6 scale figure of Cittory, a witch girl illustrated by Chochomi. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi for a regular edition and a deluxe edition with an art board and cloth poster. The figure stands about 280mm tall and is scheduled for release in April 2027.
Pre-orders for the LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial set start July 3, 2026, with general sales on August 1. The 1,226-piece set, aimed at adult collectors, recreates the iconic scene of E.T. pointing to the sky and saying 'E.T. phone home,' plus a glowing heart feature. It is based on a fan design and priced at 21,980 yen.
SNK released a balance adjustment update for The King of Fighters XV on July 2, 2026, covering all 61 characters including base roster fighters and DLC additions. The patch applies to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions.
Bandai's SUPER BEST series will reissue the DX Brace Buckle from Kamen Rider Blade, the DX K-Taros from Kamen Rider Den-O, and two sets of DX Gashats and accessories from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. All four items launch on July 25, 2026, priced between 4,400 and 9,900 yen.
Bandai Spirits will release the 'Nyaaruz Collection' prize figure series for To Love-Ru Darkness, featuring nine heroines in cat cosplay, across four consecutive months starting July 2026. The first wave includes Lala Satalin Deviluke, Sairenji Haruna, and Yuuki Mikan, each about 250mm tall. A giveaway campaign runs until July 10.
STRICT-G will release four embroidered T-shirts featuring logos from the Gundam series on July 18, 2026. Pre-orders are open now on Premium Bandai. The shirts cost 7,700 yen each and come in sizes M to XXL. Designs include the Principality of Zeon, Char Aznable, Amuro Ray, and the MAFTY mark.
Bandai Spirits has published the page for the Ichiban Kuji Anime Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Final lottery, revealing new big acrylic stand prizes for the D to G categories. The lottery will be released sequentially from September 26, 2026, at FamilyMart and other retailers, with each play costing 800 yen.
Bandai is releasing a CSM Transformation Belt Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider. The belt replicates the original design from episodes 1-13 of the 1971 series, using new molds to capture the distinct shape of the Typhoon windmill, side buckle, and back. It includes voice lines by Hiroshi Fujioka, sound effects, and BGM. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, on Premium Bandai for 55,000 yen, with delivery scheduled for November 2026.
Medicom Toy has released a 400% size BE@RBRICK figure of Supergirl from the 2026 film. The figure stands 28 cm tall, costs 16,500 yen, and is available for pre-order until July 10, 2026, with shipment scheduled for October 2026.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing a 1/7 scale painted figure of Seia from Blue Archive. The figure features the Tea Party member with a quiet pose and long-tailed tits perched on her hand and head. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 24,300 yen, with a scheduled release of June 30, 2027.
Snail Shell is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Ling Xin from the Chinese anime Star Guardian Soul of the Planet, reproducing her ending appearance. The figure uses a 5-axis machining mold and 12-color pad printing for the eyes. It includes a large mouse pad that doubles as a background sheet. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 13,191 yen, with release scheduled for June 30, 2027.