The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is celebrating its anime's 20th anniversary with two new limited-edition chronograph watches packed with references to the SOS Brigade and some of the series' most memorable episodes.
Razer has officially confirmed the release date for its new Pompompurin gaming headset, which gives the Kraken Kitty V2 BT a Sanrio-inspired makeover based on the popular golden retriever.
Himouto! Umaru-chan has made an unexpected comeback with its first original manga story in around eight years.
Razer and Sanrio have revealed a first look at a new pair of official gaming earbuds that transform one of their most popular inner ear ranges into a Kuromi inspired peripheral.
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Bandai has fully revealed a new and improved premium figure of Gundam Vidar from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, which features extensive changes to the mobile suit's colors, markings and metallic finish.
Kotobukiya has officially opened pre-orders for a new Attack on Titan figure of Levi Ackerman that captures the Survey Corps captain after the brutal injuries he suffers during the anime's Final Season.
Ditto is transforming into 12 different Pokémon for a new official figure collection that features its unmistakable blank expression across every design.
Bandai has revealed two new limited-edition Gundam SEED Gunpla kits that replace the familiar colors of the Freedom Gundam and Testament Gundam with striking silver, gunmetal and black finishes.