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Akibaccano Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium vol.2 was held at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium for a second straight year, with Atsuki Suzumiya organizing. Itaru Hinoue, original illustrator of CLANNAD, drew the key visual. In the 2on2 BATTLE a record 200 teams applied, 60 people entered the KIDS battle, and the unit Sesshiyakuwan, made up of aitama and maru, took the tournament. Guest artist Spiraspica performed.
Studio LaRa announced on Friday that HIMEHINA Official Trading Card Vol.2 'The World of Parallels' will go on sale at the HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 GRAND FINALE 2Days, held October 3 and October 4, 2026 at SGC HALL ARIAKE, and on the official EC site HIMEHINA MART. The set follows Vol.1 'Bubblin x Bubblin,' released in November 2025, and carries 80 card designs covering past, present, future, and parallel worlds. One pack costs 600 yen including tax and holds seven random cards, split across SSR (8 types), SR (12 types), R (19 types), UC (20 types), and C (21 types). Ultra-rare Genesis cards with foil stamping and handwritten signatures return from the first volume, and the No.1 'Kessen' card used as the main visual gets a Serial Numbered Card limited to 10 of each. Buyers at the tour venue who purchase 10 or more packs receive one Live Venue Limited Promo Card. Reservations on HIMEHINA MART are open, with cards scheduled to ship in late October.
Ken Elephant posted previews for ten new capsule toy products on its official X account, with a release planned around January 2027. The lineup includes baccan ORBY Figure Collection, Frozen Mammoth FROZEN MAMMOTH, Jurassic Eggplant Plush Mirror Figure Collection, DOLLSSAN KEBIN Collection Vol. 2 and Ito Junji Goods Vol. 2. Four re-released items are slated for around February 2027.
Bushiroad Creative opened pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for PalVerse Hololive vol.2, the second set of its deformed trading figure line. The lineup is Hoshimachi Suisei, Yuzuki Choco, Ozora Subaru, Himemori Luna, and Shishiro Botan. Each figure stands about 90mm and is made of PVC. The box is listed at 7,260 yen including tax, with a scheduled release on March 12, 2027.
Bandai will release Carddass Dragon Quest Vol. 2 on October 30, 2026. The set draws on the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III and runs 35 card types: 14 prism and 21 normal. The Hero card is revealed, showing the male and female hero (Looks A and B) with sword and shield. Packs hold 3 cards and cost 220 yen at retail, 200 yen from vending machines.
Konami Arcade Games has started selling Shigoto Neko x pop'n music Kuji Vol.2 on KONAMI Premium Kuji ONLINE, the company's no-losing-ticket online lottery. The volume uses newly drawn illustrations by Kumamine, the illustrator behind Shigoto Neko, the character known for its Yoshi! pose. Prizes run from S to E rank, with bonus e-amusement pass cards for larger draw sets. Each draw costs 880 yen, and sales run until October 5, 2026.
Nijisanji's Niji Pin Badge Collection Vol.2 goes on sale September 7 at 18:00. The set includes nine motif badges designed around individual livers, priced at 1,000 yen each. Each badge is W40mm x H30mm or smaller, made of zinc alloy and iron. Purchases are limited to five per badge per transaction, with shipping from mid-September 2026.
The second volume of the Chibi Gurumi prize figure series from 'Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc' will arrive sequentially from September 8, 2026. The lineup includes three Sakura Kinomoto costumes, Tomoyo Daidouji, Syaoran Li, and Yue, for six types total, each about 11 cm tall.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 releases August 27, 2026 for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic scores stand at 80 for PC (14 reviews) and 85 for PS5 (28 reviews) as of writing. Critics praise the quality of the ports, especially the long-awaited MGS4, though some note omissions and sparse extras.
BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the full lineup for the second Ichiban Kuji for Korean idol group IVE. Prizes include acrylic stands in standing and sitting poses, square clear files, and sticker sets, with a visual board as the Last One Prize. Draws cost 590 yen each, with in-store sales starting September 19, 2026.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 launched today, August 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch2, and Switch. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker HD Edition, and Metal Gear Ghost Babel. 4Gamer.net marked the release with a fashion commentary on OctoCamo patterns.
This week's release slate, covering August 24 to 30 in both Japan and North America, is headlined by STAR WARS Zero Company, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. STAR WARS Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game set during the Clone Wars, launches on August 28 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition arrives on the same day for Nintendo Switch 2. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a four-player co-op survival shooter, releases on August 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 6,480 yen. The week also includes METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 on August 27 across multiple platforms, featuring Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, plus Captain Tsubasa 2 WORLD FIGHTERS on August 27 at 8,470 yen with a new goalkeeper-perspective mechanic. Other notable releases include Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a spinoff focused on Sophia, and Brigandine Abyss, a fantasy war simulation with six playable nations. The lists from 4Gamer.net, Game Spark, and Inside each highlight these titles as the week's main draws, with dozens of smaller indie releases filling out the schedule.
Konami released Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 today, August 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The collection sells for 6,600 yen and is the second installment of the Master Collection series, following Vol.1. It includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, where Solid Snake faces his final battle, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, set ten years after Operation Snake Eater. Both titles are available for individual purchase as downloads. The set also includes Metal Gear Ghost Babel, the series' first handheld title originally released on Game Boy Color in 2000, as bonus content. This marks Ghost Babel's first port since its original release. Digital extras include scenario books, master books, a digital soundtrack, and a database covering information from the first Metal Gear to Metal Gear Solid 4. The database features Encyclopedia, Timeline, and Relationship Chart modes. To mark the release, a follow-and-repost campaign on X runs until September 13, with 50 winners receiving an original T-shirt or B2 poster. Xbox Series X|S and Steam versions are download-only.
Konami Digital Entertainment releases Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at 6,600 yen. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, originally released on PS3 in 2008, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, originally on PSP. Metal Gear Ghost Babel, a Game Boy Color title from 2000, is included as a bonus for bundle buyers. Reviews highlight that MGS4 is its first port since its original release, marking the first time it is playable on platforms other than PS3. The port supports up to 4K resolution and 60fps on some systems. Both main titles include a Master Book and Scenario Book, with MGS4 also featuring the Metal Gear Solid 4 Database. Reviewers note the collection's value in preserving the series' history, with the scenario books digitized from the 25th anniversary collection. The bundle also includes Metal Gear Solid Digital Soundtrack Vol.2.
Good Smile Company announced the Blind Box Series Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2, featuring eight figures of odd-year Snow Miku designs by illustrator Eku Uekura. Each figure stands about 75mm tall with a dedicated base. The set releases in February 2027, priced at 2,200 yen each.
ANYCOLOR announced new Nijisanji concept voice products on August 7. Ganbaranai Voice features 120 livers from Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN. Sokubaku Voice Vol.2 is a route selection voice with 113 Nijisanji livers. Both sell at official stores from August 14 to 31, with voice visual cards and wallpaper bonuses.
ANYCOLOR, the operator of the VTuber group Nijisanji, announced on July 24 that it will release "Absolutely Won't Let You Sleep ASMR Voice Vol. 2" starting July 31. The product is a set of binaural-recorded situational voice dramas designed to keep listeners awake. It will be sold through the Nijisanji Official Store and the NIJISANJI EN Official Store from 11:00 JST on July 31 until 23:59 on August 31. The collection includes four editions, each priced at 2,500 yen. The Fura Kanato & Akina Saegusa Edition features the two livers and a story about meeting a stray cat. The Nanakira Otome Edition includes Suzuna Nanase, Tamako Kirara, and Berry Saotome in a healing cafe setting. The Ness Sakaki Edition is a solo track where Sakaki tries to keep the listener awake after a pachinko win. The Sango Suo Edition is another solo track with a study-session premise. Each edition comes with a purchase bonus of a key visual and PC and smartphone wallpapers of the individual livers.
XNAMBA PARTY Vol.2, a daytime club event featuring VTuber and DJ performances, will take place on August 8, 2026, at Yogibo META VALLEY in Osaka's Namba district. The event runs from 14:00 to 20:00, with doors opening at 13:00. Organizer Meta Osaka expects around 400 attendees. The lineup includes 11 acts: live performers Ryugasaki Rin, Bellemule from Denonbu, and Wani to Komori; DJs D.watt, Eharamiori, TAMU, gaburyu, N4G1t, and Negitoro; and VJs hakurin and poifull. Tickets are on sale now via LivePocket, with VIP tickets at 12,000 yen, general at 7,000 yen, and student tickets at 4,000 yen, plus a 600 yen drink fee. VIP tickets include priority entry, a limited T-shirt, a cooling towel, a sticker, and a postcard. The first edition in April 2026 drew 250 attendees from 23 prefectures. The event is part of the XNAMBA project, which began with a showcase at Expo 2025 and a festival at Zepp Namba in September 2025.