Pokémon Releases New Summer Themed Anime Short Starring Wartortle
Pokémon has released a new official animated short that turns the final days of summer into a story about childhood, family and a friendship stretching back three decades.
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My Hero Academia’s Heroes Get Ready for Fall With Exclusive New Moon Viewing Merch Collection
My Hero Academia's heroes are taking a break from their usual battles for a moon viewing party in new artwork created for an upcoming Animate merchandise fair across Japan.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Gets a Magical Blue Moon Weed-Inspired Watch
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is getting a new official watch inspired by some of the anime’s most memorable imagery, combining Blue Moon Weed flowers, magic circles and the passing of time into a design created for everyday wear.
Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid Legend jon-YAKITORY Release New Single “Zutto Atashi”
Hatsune Miku steps fully into the role of a pop idol in the latest 39ch Originals music video, with producer jon-YAKITORY creating a new song built around her place at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene.
Hatsune Miku Becomes an Azure Dragon for Stunning New Chinese Mythology Inspired Scale Figure
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Mob and Friends Place Their Bets in Exclusive New Casino-Themed Mob Psycho 100 Merch Collection
Mob, Reigen and the rest of the Mob Psycho 100 cast are taking their psychic powers to the gaming table for a new merchandise collection that is set to appear at exclusive pop-up shops and online.
Sanrio’s My Melody and Kuromi Star in New Limited-Edition Mascara Collab Collection
Kuromi and My Melody are bringing some Sanrio style to a new beauty collaboration, appearing across a limited collection of Lash Guardian mascaras with character-themed packaging and colors designed for both upper and lower lashes.