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Sailor Moon and Friends Get Hello Kitty-fied in New Merch
With the release of the Sailor Moon Cosmos anime films in Japan, comes a new wave of Sailor Moon merch—including a crossover collaboration with Hello Kitty and the other Sanrio characters
― With the release of the Sailor Moon Cosmos anime films in Japan, comes a new wave of Sailor Moon merch—including a crossover collaboration with Hello Kitty and the other Sanrio characters. For this collaboration, ...
Horoscope Kirby Lip Balm Designs are Too Cute
Lovisia is currently selling a series of lip balms and lip balm holders featuring Kirby reimagined as different zodiac signs.
― Lovisia is currently selling a series of lip balms and lip balm holders featuring everyone's favorite pink puff, Kirby, in Japan. But more than that, there are 12 different versions of this product—each one featuring Kirby reimagined as a different zodiac sign. They're mind-...
Toho International to Launch 2 e-Commerce Platforms in N. America for Godzilla Franchise, Anime
iiZO website to stock anime merchandise from Toho Animation portfolio, 3rd-party merchandise
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Entertainment news website Variety reported on Friday that Toho International will launch two new e-commerce websites in North America. One of the websites will focus on the Godzilla franchise and the other named iiZO will stock original Japanese merchandise for anime fans. The sites will go live this summ...
Animate USA to Open Store in Torrance, California This Summer
Store to open in Del Amo Fashion Center
― Animate International announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Animate USA will open a retail store in the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California this summer. The location will be close to Animate USA's warehouse. The location is in the fifth largest mall in the United States. The retail center already has Japanese stores such as Uniqlo,...
My Hero Academia and NBA Fashion Collaboration Announced
Love My Hero Academia? How about professional basketball? My Hero Academia/NBA apparel is on its way!
― Love My Hero Academia? How about professional basketball? Then I have got news for you. My Hero Academia, TOHO animation, Crunchyroll, the NBA, NBALAB, and HYPERFLY are coming together to produce a series of NBA/My Hero Academia apparel items. This collaboration will see the characters from My Her...
Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo & Suguru Geto Are Ready for a Day at the Beach in New Okinawa Collaboration Merch
New merch available only in Naha airport includes pin badges, key chains, tapestries
― Just in time for summer vacation, the island of Okinawa is partnering with the new season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime for some merch of Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto all decked out for a day on the beach. TVアニメ「呪術 廻 戦 」懐 玉 ・玉 折 、沖縄 コラボのアカウントです。開催 情報 、商品 情報 などを発信 していきます。沖縄 コラボの詳細 はこちら！随時 更新 していきます。▼特設 サイトhttps://t.co/gmGYRSB7Bf#呪術 廻 戦 pi...
You Too Can Drink Titan Spinal Fluid in New G FUEL Energy Drink's Attack on Titan Collaboration
Apparently titan spine juices taste like green tea
― Attack on Titan fans: ever wanted to know what a titan's spinal fluid tastes like? Well now you can find out since energy drink company G FUEL will launch a "G FUEL Spinal Fluid" drink in collaboration with the Attack on Titan franchise. The green tea-flavored energy drink will be available for pre-order on June 26. G FUEL describes the drink: When...
Man Steals 2.2 Million Yen in Pokémon Cards
One card was reportedly worth up to 180,000 yen (US$1,288)
― NHK reported on Tuesday that a 25-year-old company worker was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing 2.2 million yen (about US$15,738) worth of Pokémon trading cards from a store in Yamanashi Prefecture's Fujiyoshida City. One card was reportedly worth up to 180,000 yen (US$1,288). The police reported that the suspect, Yūki Murakami fro...
Transformers Toys Contribute to JAXA's Space Program
JAXA, Takara Tomy team up to develop small-scale transforming robot for precision landing on the moon
― How's this for a cutting-edge toy idea? Takara Tomy is partnering with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations to develop a miniscule transforming robot inspired by the Transformers series. This robot, called SORA-Q, will be equipped to JAXA's Smart Lander for Investig...
It's All About The Little Details With Vash The Stampede
From top to bottom, this is an incredible figure that is sure to delight fans and collectors alike.
― Back in 1995, Yasuhiro Nightow created a series called Trigun, a sci-fi western that focused on a mysterious character known as Vash the Stampede. That manga would later be continued in another magazine under the title Trigun Maximum followed by an anime adaptation done by Madhouse that helped the f...
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Giveaway WINNERS
Giveaway has ended! Are you one of our lucky winners?
― As a treat for ANN readers worldwide, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners. With the rise of Korean comics, Yen Press's library continues to expand. With the print publication of the popular webcomic adaptation Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, a new era to t...
Persona 5 Royal LED Lamps Will Light Up Your Fandom
Nine designs available for US$35 each
― The anime LED lamp brand Otaku Lamps launched a Persona 5 Royal tie-in line on Tuesday. Each lamp costs US$35, and comes with 16 changeable colors, a variety of settings and modes, a remote control, and thematic packaging. The lamp designs are as follows: Joker
Ryuji (Skull)
Ann (Panther)
Morgana (Mona)
Yusuke (Fox)
Makoto (Queen)
Futaba (Oracle)
Haru (Noir)
Ph...
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Giveaway
As a treat for ANN readers worldwide, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners.
― As a treat for ANN readers worldwide, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners. With the rise of Korean comics, Yen Press's library continues to expand. With the print publicat...
【OSHI NO KO】Ai Scale Figure Now accepting orders!
Ai, the legendary idol from 【OSHI NO KO】, has arrived as a 1/7 scale figure!
― Lies are the greatest kind of love! Ai, the legendary idol from 【OSHI NO KO】, has arrived as a 1/7 scale figure!
We created this figure using a teaser visual from a concert scene with meticulous attention to detail in the molding and painting. Lies are the greatest kind of love! Her bright and fresh outfit, dynamic posing...
One-of-a-Kind Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Receives US$100,000 Bid in 1st Hour of eBay Auction
"Tyler the Great Warrior" card was created for child cancer patient Tyler Gressle in 2005
― The rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! card in existence—"Tyler the Great Warrior," which was only ever printed once—surpassed US$150,000 in bids as of Thursday. The card first went on auction on eBay on Wednesday. YouTube documentary maker Alex Cimo, who interviewed the card's owner Tyler Gressle, told ANN that the card receiv...
Street Fighter Keyboards Hit Higround Store Internationally on April 19
Basecamp 65, Summit 65 models available for pre-order for one week in Europe, Japan, United States
― Following the heels of its Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Sega collaborations, the lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand Higround announced on Monday that it will launch pre-orders for a Street Fighter gaming equipment collection on its online store from April 19 at 12 p.m. PST (3 p.m. EDT) to A...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Gets Limited Edition Whiskey Blend
Each bottle of “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Collaboration AMAHAGAN World Blend contains 700 ml of world-blended whiskey with a 47% alcohol content
― Bar Lemon Heart is selling limited edition bottles of “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Collaboration AMAHAGAN World Blend” whiskey. Made by Japan's Nagahama Distillery, the label features an original drawing by Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid creator Coolkyou...
One-of-a-Kind Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Goes on Auction on April 19
"Tyler the Great Warrior" card was created for child cancer patient Tyler Gressle in 2005
― The rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! card in existence—"Tyler the Great Warrior," which was only ever printed once—will go on auction on eBay on April 19. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted Tyler Gressle's wish of creating his own Yu-Gi-Oh! card in 2005, and Gressle has kept the card in storage ever since. In 2001, Tyler Gres...
Oshi no Ko Announces Tie-In With Actual Baking Soda
Kana Arima, a.k.a. "Baking Soda"-chan, was announced baking soda ambassador on April Fool's Day
― The joke has transcended April Fool's Day! Exactly one day after declaring Kana Arima (a.k.a. "Baking Soda"-chan) the baking soda ambassador, Kadokawa revealed that the Oshi no Ko anime is inspiring an actual baking soda tie-in item with the Kaneyo-Soap cleaning product brand. Japanese Oshi no Ko fans ha...
The Figures of AnimeJapan 2023
Check out the gallery to see some of the coolest new and upcoming figures
― AnimeJapan 2023 is in full swing today in Tokyo. Amongst the myriad of anime announcements, booths, photo spots, and stage shows, there are more than a few new and upcoming figures on display. Check out the gallery bellow to see some of the coolest. Richard is an anime and video game journalist with over a decade of experienc...
Takara Tomy Reveals Beyblade X Project (Updated)
Beyblade franchise's '4th generation' debuts this summer
― Takara Tomy announced on Tuesday that its Beyblade toy and media franchise will have a new entry titled Beyblade X, which will debut this summer. The project has not specifically revealed an anime, but the project's announcement video below looks back on the history of past Beyblade anime. The video also describes the project as the "4th gene...
KONOSUBA Megumin Spinoff Gets Explosive Tie-In With Spicy Beef Soup Brand
Anime premieres on April 5
― KONOSUBA's Megumin is up to her usual antics by casting Explosion on hot, spicy food. The KONOSUBA - An Explosion on This Wonderful World! anime announced a tie-in promotion with the Nissin Homura Meshi brand's new instant Yukgaejang (or spicy beef soup) product on Monday. Kadokawa is streaming a promotional video for the campaign, featuring a very trigger happy Megumin. ...
Vash the Stampede's Iconic New Coat Available From SuperGroupies
Backpacks, watches also available
― Vash the Stampede's iconic red coat got a makeover for the Trigun Stampede anime. Now fans can embody the modern Vash look, thanks to a collaboration line with the SuperGroupies pop culture fashion brand. The exclusive lineup includes seven items inspired by Vash the Stampede, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Millions Knives. The Vash the Stampede Model Coat is a faithful...
Attack on Titan Shirts Invade Uniqlo U.S. Stores on March 30
The collection includes eight adult shirt designs, costing US$24.90 each
― The Attack on Titan anime is celebrating its recent return to TV with a Uniqlo collaboration. The clothing retailer announced on Monday that the Attack on Titan UT collaboration t-shirt collection will launch in the United States on March 30. The collection includes eight distinct designs for adult shirts, costing US$24.90 eac...
New Anime Hats Available From Bioworld's Atsuko Brand
The brand also launched Evangelion apparel line last Tuesday
― Pop culture apparel brand Bioworld released striking new anime tie-in hats under its Atsuko brand last Thursday. The new collection features a Kakashi boonie hat from Naruto, a Cowboy Bebop boonie hat, a Black Swordsman bucket hat from Berserk, an Eva 1 colorblock bucket hat from Evangelion, a Hunter x Hunter colorblock bucket hat, a Vege...
Hatsune Miku Crocs Are Coming
The vocaloid continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand
― Hatsune Miku continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand. On Friday, Crocs' Japanese Twitter account teased a Hatsune Miku-themed pair of Croc shoes. coming soon…初 音 ミク x クロックス#クロックス #初 音 ミク #初 音 ミク伊勢丹 #miku16th#[email protected]_miku @im_MediaArts pic.twitter.com/qhHrelxAla— クロックス・ジャパン / crocs (@cr...
Unleash Your Pet's Pawsona With Persona 5 Royal Accessories
Just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief...
― Your beloved pet has probably already stolen your heart, but just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief, the geek-inspired pet accessory brand Pawsonify is currently selling Persona 5 Royal collars, leashes, and ID tags on its website. The items include designs focused on the Phantom Thieves emblem and...
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World's Roxanne Stars in ASMR
The anime's buxom heroine also inspires a sexy cushion
― Kadokawa launched a new label for audio media on Wednesday, and its first product is an ASMR featuring Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World heroine Roxanne. The recording will add an original scene to Roxanne's "first night" with the anime's protagonist Michio. The ASMR stars Roxanne's anime voice actress Shiori Mikami. In the ASMR's visual,...
Enjoy This NOT Life-Sized Wailord Plush
At 57 and 3/4 inches, it's still only 1/10 the size of an actual Wailord
― The Pokémon Center frequently puts out life-sized plushes of beloved Pokémon critters, although this may be one case where a life-sized plush isn't in anyone's best interest to own. The Pokémon Center's English store opened pre-orders last Friday for a whopping 57 and 3/4 inch size Wailord plush—which still measures only 1/10t...
The Newest Figures from Wonder Festival 2023 [Winter]
Check out all the amazing figures from one of the biggest merchandising events in Japan!
― On a sunny and warm Saturday, this writer traveled down to the Makuhari Messe to attend Wonder Festival 2023 [Winter]. Little did I know I was 24 hours early. All because the figures, both commercially and independently made, were calling out to me. The patience paid off and here are some of the highlights of f...
Jujutsu Kaisen Keyboards Hit Higround Store on February 24
Basecamp 65, Summit 65 models available
― Looking to spice up your style with Jujutsu Kaisen's cool and dark vibes? Lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand Higround announced on Friday that it will launch a gaming equipment collection on its online store on February 24 at 12 p.m. PST. Notably, the collection features four keyboards: two Basecamp 65 models and two models of Higround's flagship keyboard ...
Digimon Seekers Project Revealed With Novel, Trailers, Merchandise
Novel to serialize in English, Chinese, Japanese starting on April 3
― Bandai revealed at its Digmon Con livestream event on Sunday that it will launch the Digimon Seekers project, which will include a novel, trailers, and merchandise. The project is the final project to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The staff decided on the name "Seekers" for the new project since each character i...
Sailor Moon Meets High Fashion with These Jimmy Choo Shoes
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collection will be on sale starting February 14
― In honor of Sailor Moon's 30th Anniversary, luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo is coming out with a series of shoes and accessories based on the Sailor Guardians and reimagined by fashion designer Sandra Choi. Sailor Mars' red high heels look exactly like those she wears in the anime. Meanwhile, Sailor Jupiter's platform comb...
This Backpack Turns You into a Walking Gatcha Toy Machine
This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine.
― Do you love Gatcha toy machines just a little too much? Then have I got the item for you. This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine. While it doesn't actually have a dispenser mechanism, the dispenser wheel turns normally and ...
Understanding the Appeal of The League of Villains
If you’re a fan of My Hero Academia, then it’s impossible to not be aware of who the League of Villains are.
― If you're a fan of My Hero Academia, then it's impossible to not be aware of who the League of Villains are. Led by Tomura Shigaraki, what started as a small group of outcasts, quickly turned into a large antagonistic force hell-bent on tearing apart the very superhero system that the show ...
These Studio Ghibli Vehicle Toys are Truly Magical
Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of Ghibli's most iconic vehicles
― One awesome feature of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies is all the imaginative detail put into the various vehicles seen throughout the films. So, it's no surprise that Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of the most iconic ones. The “Dream TOMICA Ghibli ...
Vintage Evangelion Goods Offered to Support Charity for Anime, Special Effects Culture
Series director Hideaki Anno is an avid special effects fan.
― A variety of vintage and discontinued Evangelion merchandise will be offered for sale at an Evangelion-themed charity event in Chiba, Japan, next week. Titled "Evangelion Gratitude Festival," the charity event will be held in conjunction with the Wonder Festival 2023 (Winter) at Chiba's Makuhari Messe on February 12. The goods offered for...
Now You Too Can Eat Meat That Looks Like It Came Right Out of a Manga!
The Manga Meat Bone is hand-made by the artisans of Seto in Japan's Aichi Prefecture
― We've all seen it in anime and manga before: that giant, cylindrical chunk of meat with a white bone at the center—all but begging you to grab on and dig in. Since it looks so delicious, it's always been a real shame that it's purely fictional—or at least it was until now, anyway. With the Manga Meat Bone, you too...
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My Hero Academia Capsule Prizes Arrive at Kura Sushi USA
Lanyard, acrylic keychains, can badges available through Bikkura Pon Prize System until March 31
― The Kura Sushi USA sushi train restaurant launched My Hero Academia capsule prizes on Wednesday. The prize collection includes a lanyard, acrylic keychains, and can badges featuring characters such as Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, and Shoto Todoroki. The prizes are available through th...
Luxury Fashion Brand Loewe Launches Howl's Moving Castle Line
Willing to dish out US$15,850 for a Moving Castle bag?
― The Spanish luxury fashion brand Loewe launched its third and final Studio Ghibli film capsule collection on its website on Thursday. The Howl's Moving Castle collection features shoulder bags, scarves, mini skirts, leather boots, T-shirts, jeans, coats, card holders, and more. The pieces showcase beloved characters like Howl, Sophie, and Calci...
Chainsaw Man's Makima Gets Majestic New Figure
The approximately 8.86” tall ARTFX J figure costs US$149.99
― Kotobukiya unveiled a majestic 1/8 scale figure of Chainsaw Man's Makima on Thursday. The leader of Public Safety Special Division 4 is shown crossing her arm, poised, in a scene of rubble. The approximately 8.86” tall ARTFX J figure costs US$149.99 (plus tax) and is expected to ship in Japan in July. The sculpt work abounds with fine deta...
Good Smile Announces New Mecha Figures For Eureka Seven, Megazone 23, More
Would you buy any of these nostalgic mecha figures?
― Figure maker Good Smile's "Moderoid" and "The Gattai" robot figure lines announced over 40 new products in its "Mecha Smile Impact 2023" livestream last weekend. The offerings come from nostalgic anime titles, including Eureka Seven,Megazone 23, Super Dimension Century Orguss, The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn, Cho Kosoku Galvion, Voltron, Thund...
Complete Your Jolyne Cujoh Look With Her Lingerie
Courtesy of American lingerie brand Bradelis New York
― Not satisfied with just wearing Jolyne Cujoh's prison jacket to town? Do you want to get even closer to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean heroine? The good news is that a lingerie set inspired by her character is on sale now in Japan. Fitting with the North America setting of the new anime, the lingerie set is created by the American lin...
Ghibli Bonsai Displays Come With Real Water Effects
Available in My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away versions
― The newest high-quality merchandise to join Studio Ghibli's Donguri Kyōwakoku (Acorn Republic) physical and online store is a set of battery-powered Bonsai interior displays. They replicate iconic scenes from My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away, and they are capable of replicating rain, fountain, and w...
Life-Size Asuna Statue in Wedding Dress on Display in Tokyo Department Store
The popular Sword Art Online heroine will be on display in Shibuya Parco until February 7
― Asuna, the popular heroine of the Sword Art Online franchise, is getting a fitting tribute to celebrate the anime's 10th anniversary and the recent release of the Sword Art Online The Movie - Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night film. A life-size statue of her in a wedding dress went on display on the 5th floor ...
Sumire Uesaka Becomes 1st Voice Actor to Inspire Figma
Uesaka announced the upcoming figure in her 31st birthday livestream
― The popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka (Lum in the new Urusei Yatsura anime, Nonna and Piyotan in Girls und Panzer) announced in her 31st birthday livestream on Monday that she is getting a figma action figure, a first for a voice actor. Max Factory also announced the figma on its YouTube channel and congratulated Uesaka for her ...
The three girls on the Monthly Newtype cover have been made into figures!
The heroines of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time—Asuka, Rei, and Mari—have been turned into a set of three figures based on an illustration drawn by general animation director Atsushi Nishigori.
― The heroines of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time—Asuka, Rei, and Mari—have been turned into a set of three figures based on an illustration drawn by general animation director Atsushi Nishigori...
Weather Forecast's Hat From JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Is Now Real
Apparently, it's quite snug when you wear it
― Weather Forecast's goofy buffalo hat in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is now an officially licensed piece of merchandise you can buy. Apparently, it's pretty snug when you wear it. Premium Bandai sells the hat, complete with high-quality cushioning, for 7,920 yen (about US$58). The hat will ship in Japan in March, although it is possible to order...
Doraemon Toy Transforms Into His Time Machine
Takara Tomy draws upon experience with the Transformers series for new Doraemon toy
― Takara Tomy is drawing upon its experience with the Transformers series to release a robot toy next year which can transform into Doraemon's iconic time machine. The "Complete Transforming-Type Doraemon" toy is around 8.6 centimeters tall when in Doraemon mode and 11.2 centimeters when in Time Machine mode. The toy ...
Rose of Versailles Tiara Lets You Be Marie Antoinette For 100 Million Yen
Marie Antoinette's tiara will be on sale at the Rose of Versailles 50th anniversary exhibit in Osaka
― Ever wanted to experience what it's like to be a queen? The Rose of Versailles 50th anniversary exhibit is offering that opportunity to fans by selling a model of Marie Antoinette's tiara. The catch: It costs 100 million yen (about US$720,000), not including consumption tax. This tiara is not just a...
Pop Team Epic Season 2 Mechs Get Combinable Model Kits
Super Pipimi combines with Mega Popuko to create Biggus McHugeGuy
― It's becoming custom for the one-off mecha parody episodes in Pop Team Epic to inspire model kits. Good Smile opened pre-orders on Friday for the Biggus McHugeGuy kit, as seen in Pop Team Epic season 2 episode 2. Biggus McHugeGuy costs 10,900 yen (about US$79) and stands 175mm tall in combined mode. It is the ultimate fusion between ...
Bandai Teases Giant TV Macross Fortress Toy (& Showcases Original 1980s Wood Prototype)
Also teased: Macross 7's DX Fire Valkyrie, Frontier's DX VF-25G Revival, Zero's Hi-Metal R VF-0D
― Bandai Spirits' Tamashii Nation 2022 event in Akihabara opened on Friday, showing off a wealth of new figures and toys for the Gundam, Macross, Saint Seiya franchises, and more. Macross fans in particular should look out for an entire floor devoted to the science-fiction franchise. In particular, it boa...
Tokyo Blocks Several Mandarake Stores From Selling Erotic Books for 180 Days
Nakano, Shibuya branches blocked from selling erotic photo books from November 18 to May 16
― The Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission issued an administrative disposition on Tuesday blocking the Nakano and Shibuya branches of the secondhand otaku retail chain Mandarake from selling books containing erotic photographs for 180 days, beginning on Friday, November 18 until May 16, 2023. Police fi...
2nd SPY×FAMILY Uniqlo T-Shirts Launch on November 25
Now with a selection for kids!
― Uniqlo announced on Thursday that it will launch the second part of its SPY×FAMILY collaboration collection on November 25 in the United States. The second collection now includes kids-sized shirts, allowing the whole family to enjoy the fun. There are four adult shirts, costing US$24.90, and three kid shirts priced at US$14.90. The new designs feature images of the a...
Borrow Goku's Power with Kamehameha Energy Drink
For those curious, the Kamehameha flavor is based on strawberry lychee
― The G FUEL energy drink brand has taken on the daunting task of channeling the power of a Kamehameha into a beverage. Pre-orders for a collector's box of the G FUEL Kamehameha flavored energy drink opened on G FUEL's website opened on Wednesday. For those curious, the Kamehameha flavor is based on strawberry lychee. It is sugar-...
Enroll in Asticassia With These Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Jerseys
Suletta from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has constantly been looking for friends (preferably without any ulterior motives) since she arrived at the Asticassia School of Technology, and with these new jerseys from Bandai's clothing brand Bancolle!, you too can enroll as an Asticassia student (or pretend to be one) and help Suletta fulfill her goal. Image via Gundam Info While they ar...
Toy Discoveries from the Recently Released “Saban Moon” Video
For years, many Sailor Moon superfans were stumped on how and why certain early Sailor Moon toys were designed differently than their anime counterparts. Here's what the "Saban Moon" pilot teaches us about some of those (probable) choices.
― For years, many Sailor Moon superfans were stumped on how and why certain early Sailor Moon toys were designed differently than their anime counterparts. Here's ...
'World's Biggest Anime Shop' Opens in Japan On March 16
Animate's main Ikebukuro store holds grand reopening on retailer's 40th anniversary
― The Animation Business Journal reported on Saturday that Animate's main Ikebukuro store will have its grand reopening on March 16. The store is expanding to become the "world's biggest anime shop." The new expansion will be built at the site of the former Ikebukuro Public Health Center and will be integrated with th...
Cospa Offers Tomobiki High Girls' Uniform From Urusei Yatsura
Cospa is accepting pre-orders for winter and spring uniform styles
― Cosplay outfit maker COSPA is offering a recreation of the girls' uniform of Tomobiki High, the high school attended by a majority of Urusei Yatsura's cast, as their latest product. Image via Comic Natalie The costume is created under official supervision and comes in two variants: a winter uniform and a summer uniform. The pleats o...
Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Film Collaborates With Whopping 47 Companies
One for each prefecture in Japan
― Makoto Shinkai films have been getting steadily more elaborate marketing campaigns over the years, but Suzume has to take the cake. The film's official Twitter account and website announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with 47 companies simultaneously—one to represent each prefecture in Japan. 映画 コラボ史上 最大 規模 ！🎉 全 ての人 たちを応援 する“#日本 の戸締 まりプロジェクト”スタート✨🗝️“全 ”都道府県 から47の企業 が大 ...
Sugoi Mart Asks, "Ever Wondered What Bleach Tastes Like?"
The Bleach x Coca Cola Zero Soul Blast Cola is on sale for US$10 per can
― Japan Crate's Sugoi Mart store is selling a unique drink product: Bleach Coca-Cola. While the name might turn heads, the beverage is safe to drink. The Bleach x Coca Cola Zero Soul Blast Cola is a limited edition soda made in collaboration with Coca-Cola Japan. As for what the drink actually tastes like? The message on the tin...
Spooky Uzumaki Apparel Comes to CultureFly Store
Prices range from US$20-68
― The CultureFly pop culture merchandise brand launched its Uzumaki apparel collection with Viz Media on its online store on Monday. The collection, which first debuted at New York Comic Con last month, features Junji Ito's iconic manga art on cut and sew outerwear, wovens, t-shirts, headwear, and more. Prices range from US$20-68. CultureFly earlier teamed up with electric ...
Chainsaw Man's Power Gets Figure With That Pose
Shibuya Scramble Figure opened pre-orders for 29,920 yen figure on Wednesday
― The quirky Power from Chainsaw Man is getting a 1/7 scale figure recreating the scene where she sits on a toilet and grabs her left breast. If you want it, you can grab it from the Shibuya Scramble Figure online store for 29,920 yen (about US$202). A 1/7 scale figure of Power's cat Meowy comes as an exclusive pre-order bon...
Sailor Moon, CASETiFY Team Up for 2nd Round of Phone, Electronics Accessories
Items from 1st collection will be restocked, along with new custom cases, accessories
― The Hong Kong-based CASETiFY phone accessory company announced on Thursday that its Sailor Moon collaboration line is back for a second round after the first launch sold out in June. The items from the first collection will be restocked, along with new custom cases and accessories. The new cases show illustrations...
Secretlab Akatsuki Edition Gaming Chair Winner
Our give-away is over and the winner has been announced! Did you win?
― This Giveaway is Over! - Winner Announced Here Inspired by the Greatest Ninja himself, the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 Naruto Edition is anchored by the
Eight Sign Sealing Formula on the back of the chair, which sealed the Nine-Tails into Naruto, an homage to
his identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Magatamas on the chair's side w...
Urusei Yatsura Inspires Tiger-Striped Shoes
Onitsuka Tiger shoes also appear in the TV anime; david production animates ad
― The new Urusei Yatsura anime announced on Thursday that it is teaming up with the Onitsuka Tiger shoe brand—a multilayered collaboration given that Lum is an Oni from an alien planet and wears a tiger-striped bikini. To commemorate the occasion Onitsuka Tiger is releasing new merchandise, including a very limited stock o...
Burger King's Spy×Family Hamburgers Are Full of Anya's Favorite Flavor
"Peanut Butter Royale" burgers come to Burger King Japan from October 21 to November 17
― Anya's favorite flavor is coming to Burger King Japan. The fast food chain's collaboration burgers with the SPY×FAMILY family all use peanut butter sauce. The "Peanut Butter Royale" family of burgers includes the "Royale & Bacon," "Royale & Berry," and "Royale & Chicken." Customers who purchase any of the three ...
Studio Ghibli Reprints Every Original Film Poster, Pamphlet
The Ghibli Park will sell the new merch line at its November 1 opening
― Studio Ghibli is bringing back every original poster and pamphlet for all 23 of its feature films in a new "Ghibli Movie Collection" merch line. This includes all 49 visuals that were used to promote the films during their original releases. These include alternate illustrations along with the familiar poster visuals. With the e...
Nintendo Store Opens Osaka Branch on November 11
Lottery is open for pre-open day invitations
― Nintendo announced on Thursday that it will open "Nintendo Osaka," the Nintendo Store's Osaka branch, on November 11. The store will sell original or licensed goods for games such as Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and others. The store will hold its pre-open day on November 10. Nintendo's website is accepting applic...
This Garchomp Pokémon Cushion Might Be Bigger Than You
1.6 meter long cushion is available for pre-order on Premium Bandai
― A 1.6 meter long Garchomp cushion opened for pre-orders in Japan on Wednesday. It looks incredibly cuddly, which is not something one would normally say about this tough and agile ground and dragon-type Pokémon. Premium Bandai's Japan store is selling the Garchomp cushion for 57,200 yen (about US$390). It's expected to ship next Fe...
Secretlab Naruto Shippuden Collection - Akatsuki Edition Gaming Chair Giveaway
Anime News Network, in collaboration with Secretlab, is giving away one Akatsuki Edition Gaming Chair!
― This Giveaway is Over! - Winner Announced Here Inspired by the Greatest Ninja himself, the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 Naruto Edition is anchored by the
Eight Sign Sealing Formula on the back of the chair, which sealed the Nine-Tails into Naruto, an homage to
his identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...
Heritage Announces 1st Dragon Ball Showcase Auction
Heritage's 1st anime showcase auction runs from October 20 - November 17
― Heritage Auctions announced on Monday that it will hold its first ever anime-specific showcase auction, focusing on the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z TV anime, from October 20 to November 17. The auction will feature over 200 lots, including trading cards, production cels, and original printings of Weekly Shonen Jump issues. N...
Fluffy Life-Sized Altaria Soars Into Pokémon Centers
Altaria is over a meter tall, costs 55,000 yen (about US$380)
― The newest life-sized Pokémon plush to go on sale in Japan is Altaria, the fluffy blue-and-white Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Altaria is over a meter tall, and its body mostly consists of white cloud-like plumage, making it an ideal hugging toy. (On the other hand, Altaria without its fluff is a bit freaky). The plush's measurements are 9...
Exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen Watches Available at New York Comic Con
Good Smile Company booth sells Yuji Itadori, Ryomen Sukuna watches for US$49.99
― MSTR Watches is selling two exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen at New York Comic Con this weekend at the Good Smile Company booth. The watches, which both come in a black alloy case and Japanese movement, feature designs of protagonist Yuji Itadori and antagonist Ryomen Sukuna. Yuji's watch features a black band with orange stit...
Mighty Jaxx's Adorable New One Piece Figure Shows Luffy in Streetwear
CosmiQ Luffy debuts at New York Comic Con this weekend, goes on wider sale on October 8
― Pop culture collectibles company Mighty Jaxx is debuting a new One Piece figure line at New York Comic Con this weekend. First in the CosmiQ x One Piece line is Luffy, now decked out in an oversized hoodie, snapback, and sneakers. This figure measures 8” Vinyl and costs US$169. Luffy will also be available on M...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets New adidas Footwear on October 7
Walk your path with Blue-Eyes White Dragon sneakers or Dark Magician sandals
― Konami Cross Media NY announced on Tuesday that adidas will release two styles of Adi2000 sneakers and Adilette's sandals on Friday inspired by the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The “adidas Originals x Yu-Gi-Oh!” line will feature the iconic Blue-Eyes White Dragon or the Dark Magician. Each comes a piece of the Exodia The Forbidden...
Made in Abyss' Faputa Gets Her Own Perfume
The scent of the perfume is said to re-create Riko's experience of smelling Faputa's behind as it was depicted in the manga.
― Kadokawa has released a perfume inspired by the Faputa from the Made in Abyss series. Image via Kadokawa's online shop The perfume, "Faputa's Smell", is crafted under the supervision of Made in Abyss' creator, Akihito Tsukushi. The scent of the perfume is said to re-create Ri...
One Piece Film Red Uniqlo Shirts Arrive in U.S. on October 27
Uniqlo offers exclusive sticker sheet with purchases while stocks last
― Uniqlo's One Piece Film Red UT collaboration collection will launch in the United States on October 27, in anticipation of the film's U.S. and Canada opening on November 4. The collection features four colors inspired by Luffy, Uta, Zoro, and Nami. The graphics include Luffy doing his signature Gum Gum Red Hawk attack, Luffy wea...
Official Steins;Gate Accessories Track World Lines
SuperGroupies opens watch, backpack, wallet for pre-order until October 16
― The Tokyo-based fashion brand SuperGroupies announced a new batch of Steins;Gate accessories in its North America store on Tuesday. The lineup includes a wristwatch, backpack, and wallet, all inspired by the time-traveling protagonist Rintaro Okabe. Uniquely, the products combine a futuristic aesthetic with nods to the Stein...
Life-Sized Spheal Finally Rolls into North America
The adorable round Pokémon can be yours for US$449.99
― The life-sized Spheal plush that stole so many hearts back in July is now available through the Pokémon Center's North America online shop. The Pokémon English Twitter account announced on Monday that the plush has rolled into the Pokémon Center. Get ready to Roll Out with the Trainer-Sized Spheal Poké Plush from Pokémon Center!Now available: ht...
One Piece's Transponder Snails Turn Into Fashionable AirPod Pro Cases
CASETiFY opens collaboration electronics accessory line on October 5
― The Hong Kong-based CASETiFY phone accessory company announced opened priority access to its One Piece collaboration line on Monday. The lineup includes smartphone and AirPod cases, MacBook sleeves, a water bottle, and more. The most striking product in the lineup is the Golden Transponder Snail 3D AirPods Pro Case, which reproduc...
New Sailor Moon Exclusives Hit FUN.com
Lineup includes ramen bowl set, character sweaters, slippers, throw blanket
― The FUN.com gift shop announced a new set of exclusive Sailor Moon products last week, including a set of five ramen bowls (also sold as singles); adult-sized character sweaters inspired by Jupiter, Venus, and Mars; slippers inspired by Luna the cat; and a throw blanket. The ramen bowl set costs US$89.99, or US$19.99 as sin...
Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces Fashion Expansion
Konami Cross Media NY partners with BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies, Tuned in Tokyo brands
― Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has signed partnerships with the BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies and Tuned in Tokyo brands to produce Yu-Gi-Oh! apparel and fashion items. Konami's newest retail partners are popular with younger consumers in their teens and early twenties. BAIT is a Los Ange...
Heritage's 3rd "Art of Anime and Everything Cool" Auction Starts This Friday
Sept. 23-26 auction features more than 900 anime lots
― Heritage will hold its third "Art of Anime and Everything Cool" auction from September 23 to 26. The auction will feature more than 900 anime lots, including items from Akira, Evangelion, Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, Cowboy Bebop, Card Captor Sakura, and several Studio Ghibli films. As with the previous auction, lots from iconic examples of American ...
Naruto Shippūden Gaming Accessories Hits HyperX's Online Store
Gaming keyboard, headset, mouse, mouse pad comes in Naruto or Itachi's colors
― A limited collection of gaming accessories inspired by Naruto Shippūden's Naruto Uzumaki and Itachi Uchiha colors went on sale on HyperX's online store on Wednesday. The collection includes a mechanical keyboard, headset, mouse, and mouse pad in black-orange or black-red designs. The HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical keyboa...
Celebrate Japan's Moon-Viewing Festival With a Sailor Moon Burger
"In the name of the moon-viewing, I will taste you!"
― Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger is celebrating Japan's annual moon-viewing (Tsukimi) festival with a limited-time burger inspired by the Sailor Moon series. The Tsukimi Foccacia burger uses Tsukimi hot spring eggs and a horseshoe-shaped sausage made to look like the crescent moon. This combination is called the "Moonlight Romance" in referenc...
Attack on Titan Sake Hits the United States
A sake tasting set is now available in the United States through the Takasan online
― A sake tasting set featuring Attack on Titan art is now available in the United States through the Takasan online store. These 720mL bottles come in four varieties: Kikunosato Daina Eren Model
Kikunosato Daina Levi Model
Kikunosato Daina Titan Model
Kikunosato Daina Mikasa Model The set costs US$275, and is only ava...
Plantopia Figure Project Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Campaign reaches goal to support production of figures, future anime production
― Twin Engine, Good Smile Company, and Max Factory's new figure project Plantopia launched its planned Kickstarter campaign on August 26. The campaign has already met its goal of 5,000,000 yen (US$35,660) and has raised 8,145,235 yen (US$$58,092) as of press time. The stretch goal for the campaign includes an additional f...
1st Ever Official Maid-Sama! Apparel Comes To North America
Little River releases fashion collection on September 17
― Punk-inspired apparel brand Little River Co. is teaming up with Sentai Filmworks to bring the very first official Maid Sama! merchandise to North America. Fans of this nostalgic shojo manga series can finally display their love of Misaki and Usui to the world. Little River aims for fashionable anime apparel with gothic and streetwear overtone...
You Can Rock Jolyne Cujoh's Look Without Even Going To Jail
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean G.D.st JAIL jacket replicates Green Dolphin Street Prison's logo
― In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, the heroine Jolyne Cujoh spends the bulk of her time in a Floridian jail. Ever wanted to copy her look (as a free person, of course)? Well, now you can get your hands on an official version of the jacket through Premium Bandai. The "Jojo's Bizarre Adventur...
Pass the Pui Pui Molcar Driving Test with New Tamagotchi
Bandai will release the portable pets as part of its second wave in the Tamagotchi nano series on February 4 for 2860 yen.
― It's time to take your own Pui Pui Molcar to driving school with the Pui Pui Molcar Driving School Tamagotchi. Bandai will release the portable pets as part of its second wave in the Tamagotchi nano series on February 4 for 2860 yen. By taking care of "Baby Molcar in Training,"...
From the TV anime, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Maki Zen'in will be released by Kotobukiya as a scale figure!
Maki Zen'in comes to life in a powerful stance gripping the special grade cursed tool Playful Cloud.
― Maki Zen'in comes to life in a powerful stance gripping the special grade cursed tool Playful Cloud. Extra attention was paid to the flow of her hair and wrinkles in her outfit, making for an incredible sculpt that overflows with energy. This figure perfectly captures Maki's nimble and dynamic fight...
Genderbent Terry Bogard Bishoujo Statue Slated For April 2023
Kotobukiya adds Terry from SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy to its Bishoujo lineup
― Kotobukiya announced on Wednesday that it is releasing a statue of Terry Bogard as part of its long-running Bishoujo series on April 23. This adorable female version of Terry was playable in the SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy fighting game; she retains the iconic red jacket but wears denim shorts and a hat that reads "Fa...
Fushigi Yûgi Manga Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New Shop
Series will get new oneshot manga on September 28
― Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi manga is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited-store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Marui Annex building. The classic shojo fantasy manga will take over The Kyara Shop from September 28 to October 10, featuring merchandise with both old and new art. (New art pictured right.) Shogakukan's Monthly Flowers magazine will publish...
Mamoru Hosoda's Illustration Book Giveaway
Win a copy of this beautiful Mamoru Hosoda artbook! (Extra chance to win available to ANN Subscribers)
― Mamoru Hosoda, animator, director, and writer, is known for his works such as Belle (2021), Mirai (2018), Wolf Children 2012), and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006). The Man Who Leapt Through Film: The Art of Mamoru Hosoda contains 350 full-color illustrations. Written by renowned animation c...
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