Good Smile Company has officially unveiled a huge new collection of Hatsune Miku and virtual singer figures at Magical Mirai 2026 Tokyo, covering everything from large-scale display pieces to Nendoroids and POP UP PARADE releases.
NieR fans are getting a limited-edition gaming monitor built around the series' 15th anniversary, combining newly commissioned artwork with hardware aimed at both high-refresh-rate gaming and everyday PC use.
Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a new fashion collaboration with Japanese apparel brand Favorite, with a collection of character-inspired jackets and hoodies set to open for pre-orders.
Bandai is celebrating Tamagotchi's 30th anniversary by shrinking the virtual pet into an entirely new form, creating the first version of the device designed to be worn directly on your finger.
Starbucks Japan is getting an early start on fall with a new collection built around chilled Japanese sweet potato, turning one of the season's most familiar flavors into two cold drinks and a matching dessert.
Pre-registration has officially opened for Hatsune Miku's upcoming smartphone game, with Crypton Future Media also revealing considerably more about what fans can expect when the returning series launches this fall.
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After years of waiting, Bandai has finally fully revealed its enormous Gundam Mk-II figure, confirming the long-running prototype as the next major release in the METAL STRUCTURE KAITAI-SHOU-KI series.
Bandai has finally unveiled the first two figures that will officially be released as part of its Gundam x hololive Production collaboration, confirming that Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei's customized mobile suits will be released through the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS line.