Higurashi Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Anime Announcement
A brand-new television anime project based on the long-running Higurashi franchise has officially been announced.
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Dragon Ball Z Revives an Iconic Namek Saga Villain in New S.H.Figuarts Release
A new Dragon Ball Z action figure is on the way from Bandai Spirits' popular S.H.Figuarts line, bringing one of the Namek Saga's most memorable villains back into collectors' displays.
Pokémon and Aardman Reveal New Look at Sirfetch’d & Pichu Stop-Motion Adventure
New details have emerged for "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu," the upcoming stop-motion animation collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and acclaimed animation studio Aardman.
Sanrio’s Pochacco Becomes a Waiter for Stylish New Monochrome Cafe
A limited-time Pochacco Cafe will open in both Tokyo and Osaka this July, offering fans a themed dining experience inspired by the popular Sanrio character.
Hellsing’s Official Alucard Replica Sunglasses Return for Limited Time Re-Release
One of the most recognizable accessories associated with Hellsing's iconic vampire Alucard has returned, with EyeMirror reopening sales of its officially licensed "Alucard Model" sunglasses.
FAIRY TAIL’s Mirajane Strauss Gets a Glamorous New Look in FREEing’s B-style Figure Line
FREEing is continuing to expand its popular B-style figure lineup with a new large-scale collectible based on one of FAIRY TAIL's most beloved characters, Mirajane Strauss.
Tanned Hello Kitty Stars in Sanrio’s New Surf-Inspired GOTCHA Collab Collection
A second collaboration between surfwear brand GOTCHA and Hello Kitty is bringing a wave of summer-themed merchandise to fans, combining beach-inspired fashion with one of Sanrio's most popular characters.
STRICT G Launches New Retro-Style Gundam X 30th Anniversary Apparel Collection
A new apparel collection inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam X is on the way, bringing two fan-favorite mobile suits to a series of vintage-style graphic T-shirts created to commemorate the anime's 30th anniversary.
Bandai Reveals Massive New Gundam Advance of Z METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Release
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TAMASHII NATIONS is expanding its premium METAL ROBOT SPIRITS lineup with a new release inspired by the Advance of Zeta side-story series, bringing the experimental "Prototype Asshimar TR-3 [Kehaar] Space Specification" to collectors in highly detailed form.
Denji and Reze Star in New Chainsaw Man Movie Merch Collection
A special pop-up shop based on the theatrical anime film Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc will be held across Tokyo and Osaka between July 1 and September 13, 2026.