Tanabata 2026 Brings Limited Illustrations From Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage, And More
The annual Tanabata illustration drop from official accounts is a seasonal marker that generates significant fan engagement and social media buzz across multiple franchises simultaneously.
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On July 7, 2026, official X accounts for multiple anime and character franchises released Tanabata-themed limited illustrations and shots, including Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage, Chibi Maruko-chan, Kuromi, Gudetama, Chopper, Marriage Toxin, Tatsunoko Production's Doronbo gang, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You. Fan reactions ranged from praise for the art to speculation about character relationships.
July 7 is Tanabata in Japan, and official X accounts for a wide range of anime and character properties released limited-edition illustrations and shots to mark the occasion. The posts drew enthusiastic fan reactions, with comments such as 'It's god!!! Thank you!!!' and 'Too beautiful!' appearing across multiple threads.
Among the highlights: the My Happy Marriage account posted an illustration of Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudo gazing at each other against the Milky Way; Sakamoto Days showed Sakamoto reacting to Hana-chan's tanzaku wish; and Chibi Maruko-chan featured Sugiyama-kun and Kyo-chan together, prompting speculation about their relationship status. Kuromi, Gudetama, Chopper, Marriage Toxin, Tatsunoko Production's Doronbo gang, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You also shared Tanabata-themed content.
- Chibi Maruko-chan: Illustration of Sugiyama-kun and Kyo-chan; fans speculated about a confirmed couple
- Kuromi: Back view of Kuromi-chan writing a wish on a tanzaku strip
- Gudetama: Gudetama on curry dressed as Orihime and Hikoboshi
- Chopper (CHOPPER's): Chopper tying a tanzaku with a wish to a bamboo branch
- My Happy Marriage: Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudo gazing at each other against the Milky Way
- Sakamoto Days: Sakamoto shocked by Hana-chan's wish written on the tanzaku
- Marriage Toxin: Protagonist Hikaru Gero's wish: 'I hope my marriage hunting goes well'
- Tatsunoko Production (Doronbo gang): Image of the Doronbo gang with a question about their tanzaku wishes
- Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: Illustration with caption 'I hope tomorrow, Tanabata, will be clear'
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