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High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio revealed new information about its upcoming Priscilla S. Asagiri & Moto Slave statue from the classic TV anime series Bubblegum Crisis.
June 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio revealed new information about its upcoming Priscilla S. Asagiri & Moto Slave statue from the classic TV anime series Bubblegum Crisis.
High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed the best look yet at its upcoming 1/4 scale “Motoko Kusanagi VS Arachnida” statue from the enduring science fiction anime series, Ghost in the Shell.
June 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed the best look yet at its upcoming 1/4 scale “Motoko Kusanagi VS Arachnida” statue from the enduring science fiction anime series, Ghost in the Shell.
Premium collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed a new 1/3 scale statue of Higgs from the game Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
June 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Premium collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed a new 1/3 scale statue of Higgs from the game Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a new 1/3 scale statue of Sam Porter Bridges from the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
June 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a new 1/3 scale statue of Sam Porter Bridges from the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
SEGA has confirmed that they will open their first official dedicated retail store in Japan in the very near future.
A new teaser trailer has all but confirmed that the new store will be located in the busy Shibuya area of the city, with the store set to open this summer.
A new teaser trailer has all but confirmed that the new store will be located in the busy Shibuya area of the city, with the store set to open this summer.
June 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
SEGA has confirmed that they will open their first official dedicated retail store in Japan in the very near future.
A new teaser trailer has all but confirmed that the new store will be located in the busy Shibuya area of the city, with the store set to open this summer.
A new teaser trailer has all but confirmed that the new store will be located in the busy Shibuya area of the city, with the store set to open this summer.
The final wave of life-size Eeveelutions plushies have officially gone on sale.
Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size “lying down” plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size “lying down” plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
June 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The final wave of life-size Eeveelutions plushies have officially gone on sale.
Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size “lying down” plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size “lying down” plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
Anime fans will have a new stylish item to help with their daily routine this July, when a mirror based on the villains from the second arc of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure launches.
June 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Anime fans will have a new stylish item to help with their daily routine this July, when a mirror based on the villains from the second arc of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure launches.
A new ayakashi themed Attack on Titan cafe will open in Tokyo and Osaka from July 1st.
A themed menu and original goods will be on sale, based on a new original illustration featuring Eren as a nekomata, Levi as an oni, Hange as a kitsune, and Erwin as a tengu.
A themed menu and original goods will be on sale, based on a new original illustration featuring Eren as a nekomata, Levi as an oni, Hange as a kitsune, and Erwin as a tengu.
June 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A new ayakashi themed Attack on Titan cafe will open in Tokyo and Osaka from July 1st.
A themed menu and original goods will be on sale, based on a new original illustration featuring Eren as a nekomata, Levi as an oni, Hange as a kitsune, and Erwin as a tengu.
A themed menu and original goods will be on sale, based on a new original illustration featuring Eren as a nekomata, Levi as an oni, Hange as a kitsune, and Erwin as a tengu.
During its recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, Good Smile Company revealed two new Nendoroid figures from the popular anime series KILL la KILL.
The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver. and Nendoroid Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Ver.
The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver. and Nendoroid Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Ver.
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
During its recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, Good Smile Company revealed two new Nendoroid figures from the popular anime series KILL la KILL.
The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver. and Nendoroid Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Ver.
The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver. and Nendoroid Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Ver.
Good Smile Company has confirmed the release of a Nendoroid figure for Kokichi Oma from the popular game Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
The announcement was made during the company’s recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, a dedicated platform for new Nendoroid product reveals.
The announcement was made during the company’s recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, a dedicated platform for new Nendoroid product reveals.
June 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Good Smile Company has confirmed the release of a Nendoroid figure for Kokichi Oma from the popular game Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
The announcement was made during the company’s recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, a dedicated platform for new Nendoroid product reveals.
The announcement was made during the company’s recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, a dedicated platform for new Nendoroid product reveals.
Sanrio has announced that “My Melody & Kuromi” will begin streaming globally on Netflix next month.
June 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Sanrio has announced that “My Melody & Kuromi” will begin streaming globally on Netflix next month.
Converse has revealed the designs and the release date for their second collaboration shoe collection with Chiikawa.
The second collaboration introduces two new models, both designed to integrate the charm of Chiikawa and its friends into everyday footwear.
The second collaboration introduces two new models, both designed to integrate the charm of Chiikawa and its friends into everyday footwear.
June 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Converse has revealed the designs and the release date for their second collaboration shoe collection with Chiikawa.
The second collaboration introduces two new models, both designed to integrate the charm of Chiikawa and its friends into everyday footwear.
The second collaboration introduces two new models, both designed to integrate the charm of Chiikawa and its friends into everyday footwear.
A new official Harry Potter flagship store in Harajuku is set to open this August.
Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station along Omotesando, this will be Japan’s first flagship location for the Wizarding World retail experience.
Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station along Omotesando, this will be Japan’s first flagship location for the Wizarding World retail experience.
June 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A new official Harry Potter flagship store in Harajuku is set to open this August.
Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station along Omotesando, this will be Japan’s first flagship location for the Wizarding World retail experience.
Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station along Omotesando, this will be Japan’s first flagship location for the Wizarding World retail experience.
To mark the 34th birthday of Sonic the Hedgehog, a special pop-up store is set to open at Tokyo Skytree's 'Tree Village Tokyo'.
The store will have a wide array of new merchandise available featuring brand new illustrations created specifically to commemorate Sonic’s birthday.
The store will have a wide array of new merchandise available featuring brand new illustrations created specifically to commemorate Sonic’s birthday.
June 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
To mark the 34th birthday of Sonic the Hedgehog, a special pop-up store is set to open at Tokyo Skytree's 'Tree Village Tokyo'.
The store will have a wide array of new merchandise available featuring brand new illustrations created specifically to commemorate Sonic’s birthday.
The store will have a wide array of new merchandise available featuring brand new illustrations created specifically to commemorate Sonic’s birthday.
Sanrio has announced a new collaboration between My Melody and Kuromi and prominent Japanese fashion retailer SPINNS.
This new collection, based on the theme ‘Kawaii of the past is back!’, promises a fresh take on classic Y2K and nostalgic Gyaru fashion influences.
This new collection, based on the theme ‘Kawaii of the past is back!’, promises a fresh take on classic Y2K and nostalgic Gyaru fashion influences.
June 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Sanrio has announced a new collaboration between My Melody and Kuromi and prominent Japanese fashion retailer SPINNS.
This new collection, based on the theme ‘Kawaii of the past is back!’, promises a fresh take on classic Y2K and nostalgic Gyaru fashion influences.
This new collection, based on the theme ‘Kawaii of the past is back!’, promises a fresh take on classic Y2K and nostalgic Gyaru fashion influences.
The Pokémon Company is set to release a new merchandise line, which is based on a unique Western style theme.
The “Run Run! Desert” collection will feature Pikachu and Mudbray, depicting the duo’s desert adventures.
The “Run Run! Desert” collection will feature Pikachu and Mudbray, depicting the duo’s desert adventures.
June 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Pokémon Company is set to release a new merchandise line, which is based on a unique Western style theme.
The “Run Run! Desert” collection will feature Pikachu and Mudbray, depicting the duo’s desert adventures.
The “Run Run! Desert” collection will feature Pikachu and Mudbray, depicting the duo’s desert adventures.
The English electronic edition of “GUNPLA WEATHERING TEXTBOOK,” a comprehensive guide to Gunpla painting techniques, is now available for purchase internationally.
June 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The English electronic edition of “GUNPLA WEATHERING TEXTBOOK,” a comprehensive guide to Gunpla painting techniques, is now available for purchase internationally.
Good Smile Company has announced a unique addition to its Nendoroid More line.
“Nendoroid More Stone Statue Himmel”, based on the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, has been released, marking the first time a Nendoroid product has partially utilized polystone material.
“Nendoroid More Stone Statue Himmel”, based on the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, has been released, marking the first time a Nendoroid product has partially utilized polystone material.
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Good Smile Company has announced a unique addition to its Nendoroid More line.
“Nendoroid More Stone Statue Himmel”, based on the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, has been released, marking the first time a Nendoroid product has partially utilized polystone material.
“Nendoroid More Stone Statue Himmel”, based on the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, has been released, marking the first time a Nendoroid product has partially utilized polystone material.
A new crossover event between popular mobile game Monster Strike and the hit TV anime series The Apothecary Diaries has started.
The collaboration will run for a limited time, bringing characters like Maomao and Jinshi into the game.
The collaboration will run for a limited time, bringing characters like Maomao and Jinshi into the game.
June 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
A new crossover event between popular mobile game Monster Strike and the hit TV anime series The Apothecary Diaries has started.
The collaboration will run for a limited time, bringing characters like Maomao and Jinshi into the game.
The collaboration will run for a limited time, bringing characters like Maomao and Jinshi into the game.
Kotobukiya has revealed new images and the release date of their model kit of the “Ghost Mech Coffins” from Kojima Productions’ upcoming game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
The price of the kit, which was announced at Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May, has also been confirmed.
The price of the kit, which was announced at Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May, has also been confirmed.
June 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Kotobukiya has revealed new images and the release date of their model kit of the “Ghost Mech Coffins” from Kojima Productions’ upcoming game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
The price of the kit, which was announced at Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May, has also been confirmed.
The price of the kit, which was announced at Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May, has also been confirmed.
Pokémon Cafe has announced an exclusive new figure set that can only be obtained by making a booking at the cafe.
The “PUTITTO Pokémon Collection Pokémon Cafe” mini figure set will only be available to order when placing a reservation at either the Tokyo or Osaka Pokémon Cafe.
The “PUTITTO Pokémon Collection Pokémon Cafe” mini figure set will only be available to order when placing a reservation at either the Tokyo or Osaka Pokémon Cafe.
June 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Pokémon Cafe has announced an exclusive new figure set that can only be obtained by making a booking at the cafe.
The “PUTITTO Pokémon Collection Pokémon Cafe” mini figure set will only be available to order when placing a reservation at either the Tokyo or Osaka Pokémon Cafe.
The “PUTITTO Pokémon Collection Pokémon Cafe” mini figure set will only be available to order when placing a reservation at either the Tokyo or Osaka Pokémon Cafe.
JR Central has announced an upcoming collaboration with the latest Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
This partnership is part of JR Central’s series of Gundam collaborations, celebrating both the Gundam franchise’s 45th anniversary and the Tokaido Shinkansen’s 60th anniversary.
This partnership is part of JR Central’s series of Gundam collaborations, celebrating both the Gundam franchise’s 45th anniversary and the Tokaido Shinkansen’s 60th anniversary.
June 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
JR Central has announced an upcoming collaboration with the latest Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
This partnership is part of JR Central’s series of Gundam collaborations, celebrating both the Gundam franchise’s 45th anniversary and the Tokaido Shinkansen’s 60th anniversary.
This partnership is part of JR Central’s series of Gundam collaborations, celebrating both the Gundam franchise’s 45th anniversary and the Tokaido Shinkansen’s 60th anniversary.
A new collaboration has seen the creation of a premium craft gin based on the popular anime series Attack on Titan.
“Attack on Titan Gin”, or Shingeki no KyoGIN, is a new premium craft gin that aims to embody the profound world of the popular anime and manga series.
“Attack on Titan Gin”, or Shingeki no KyoGIN, is a new premium craft gin that aims to embody the profound world of the popular anime and manga series.
June 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A new collaboration has seen the creation of a premium craft gin based on the popular anime series Attack on Titan.
“Attack on Titan Gin”, or Shingeki no KyoGIN, is a new premium craft gin that aims to embody the profound world of the popular anime and manga series.
“Attack on Titan Gin”, or Shingeki no KyoGIN, is a new premium craft gin that aims to embody the profound world of the popular anime and manga series.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is set to introduce a new and exciting collectible for Nintendo fans.
Visitors will soon be able to purchase a “Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket”, a unique popcorn holder inspired by the iconic Bob-omb enemies from Nintendo’s Mario series.
Visitors will soon be able to purchase a “Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket”, a unique popcorn holder inspired by the iconic Bob-omb enemies from Nintendo’s Mario series.
June 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is set to introduce a new and exciting collectible for Nintendo fans.
Visitors will soon be able to purchase a “Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket”, a unique popcorn holder inspired by the iconic Bob-omb enemies from Nintendo’s Mario series.
Visitors will soon be able to purchase a “Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket”, a unique popcorn holder inspired by the iconic Bob-omb enemies from Nintendo’s Mario series.
The major sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi has announced a collaboration campaign with Chiikawa.
The “Chiikawa x Kura Sushi” collaboration promises a fun experience for fans, with prizes and gifts, special menu items, and original in-store animations.
The “Chiikawa x Kura Sushi” collaboration promises a fun experience for fans, with prizes and gifts, special menu items, and original in-store animations.
June 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The major sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi has announced a collaboration campaign with Chiikawa.
The “Chiikawa x Kura Sushi” collaboration promises a fun experience for fans, with prizes and gifts, special menu items, and original in-store animations.
The “Chiikawa x Kura Sushi” collaboration promises a fun experience for fans, with prizes and gifts, special menu items, and original in-store animations.