Square Enix Launches 2 New Official Final Fantasy XIV Craft Beers
Two craft beers inspired by Final Fantasy XIV will make their debut at Square Enix's EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA game bar in Tokyo later this month.
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Bandai Announces 2 New Permanent Gundam Base US Locations
Bandai has announced that two new permanent THE GUNDAM BASE stores will open in the United States during fall 2026, giving Gunpla fans in more parts of the country access to an official Gundam shopping destination.
Gundam Wing’s Latest Gunpla Kit Sees Bandai Debut New Color Shifting Technology
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Bandai has officially revealed the "MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW [Structural Color Coating/Black]" whilst simultaneously opening pre-orders, several months after the kit was first announced in February 2026.
SEGA STORE OSAKA Announced as Japan’s Second Permanent SEGA Store
SEGA has officially announced SEGA STORE OSAKA, revealing plans to open its second permanent retail location in Japan through a short teaser video shared on July 24, 2026.
UNIQLO Releases Second Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT Collection
The popular Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO has officially released the second wave of its special “Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT Collection”.
Sanrio and Junji Ito Open Pre-Orders for New Hello Kitty x Tomie Figure
Good Smile Company has officially opened pre-orders for a highly anticipated scale figure based on the ongoing collaboration between Sanrio and Junji Ito.
Hatsune Miku’s Original Design Returns for New Model Kit from Good Smile Company
Good Smile Company and Max Factory have officially revealed a brand-new PLAMATEA model kit featuring Hatsune Miku, recreating the virtual singer's iconic original design rather than one of her many themed variants.
Bandai Announces New Gundam Anime “Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX Zero”
Bandai Namco Filmworks has officially announced Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX Zero as the next animated entry in the long-running Gundam franchise.