Sanrio and lifestyle brand SWIMMER are expanding their popular collaboration with a new collection of travel-themed accessories designed to make every outing a little cuter this summer.
Sanrio favorites My Melody and Kuromi are starring in their first-ever collaboration with John Masters Organics, which will see the launch of a limited collection of hair care essentials inspired by the beloved duo.
ATLUS has confirmed that acclaimed animation studio MAPPA will produce the anime cutscenes for the upcoming RPG remake Persona 4 Revival.
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MegaHouse has opened orders for a new version of one of the most popular entries in its Game Characters Collection DX figure series, with Persona 5's iconic Arsène returning in a special 30th Anniversary Edition.
Good Smile Company has officially unveiled Hatsune Miku Starry Party, a brand-new party action game starring the world-famous virtual singer that is scheduled to launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam.
Hiroyuki Sawano will return to the world of Gundam in early 2027 with a brand-new concert celebrating the music from Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative.
Toei Animation has announced that the official ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store will expand to the United States with a brand-new permanent location opening in Los Angeles later this year.