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The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary merchandise

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Latest: Legend of Zelda merchandise expansions announced for Japan

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise, several new merchandise lines have been announced for release in Japan in October 2026. Takara Tomy Arts will release an expanded ‘The Legend of Zeld

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Manga and anime pop-up shops in Japan

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Latest: Gintama anime pop-up shop announced for Tower Records

Various manga and anime pop-up shops are being organized in Japan. Shogakukan is hosting the ‘TOKYO MANGA BASE Shogakukan Original Art Festival’ at Ginza Tsutaya Books from September 20 to September 29, 2026. This event

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The New Prince of Tennis franchise conclusion and anniversay

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Latest: FILA announces collaboration with The New Prince of Tennis

The manga series ‘The New Prince of Tennis’ by Takeshi Konomi is concluding with its 48th and final volume, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026. To mark the conclusion of the sequel series, Animate is hosting a co

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Japanese entertainment and pop culture releases

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Latest: Japanese anime and toy brands announce new pop-up stores and merchandise

Japanese entertainment and pop culture entities continue to announce a diverse array of upcoming product releases, exhibitions, and media adaptations. Recent developments include expanded character-driven campaigns, such

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Arma Bianca anime merchandise releases

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Latest: Arma Bianca launches new anime merchandise via AMNIBUS

Arma Bianca, the operator of the AMNIBUS store, continues to expand its schedule of anime and manga merchandise events and product releases. In late August, the company detailed several initiatives, including a ‘Zombie

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Japanese anime and game merchandise releases

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Latest: A3 announces new anime and game merchandise releases

Various Japanese anime and game franchises have announced new merchandise collections and promotional events. In mid-September 2026, several series released new product lines. ‘Attack on Titan’ introduced “Maneki-neko”

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Bushiroad BanG Dream! franchise updates

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Latest: Bushiroad announces updates for Revue Starlight and BanG Dream

Bushiroad has announced several updates for its ‘BanG Dream!’ multimedia franchise. Initial announcements included a scheduled live broadcast for September 13 to reveal the release date for the upcoming rhythm game, ‘Ban

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Cosplay events in Ikebukuro, Japan

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Latest: Animate announces new merchandise for Nijisanji and Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Cosplay events in Ikebukuro, Japan, have seen significant activity and engagement in late 2026. In early September, the Ultra acosta! 2026 event held at Sunshine City drew a record 24,000 attendees. The three-day festiv

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Walt Disney World fall seasonal offerings

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Latest: Walt Disney World announces new fall food and dessert offerings

Walt Disney World Resort has announced new seasonal food and beverage offerings for the fall season. These items will be available across theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Specific menu additions include a Choco

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