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IP & collabsKotobukiya's Arcanadia Cross Connect comic launches on August 14

Kotobukiya announced that the comic adaptation ‘Arcanadia Cross Connect’ of its original Arcanadia model series will be released on August 14, 2026 on comipo and other e‑book platforms. The manga, written by viviON, expands the SF‑fantasy world of Arcanadia and offers fans a new way to experience the story. An exclusive ‘Arcanadia Engage Fest 2026’ event on August 29 in Shinagawa will feature information about the comic and other franchise content.

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IP & collabsSanrio Puroland Halloween Event “PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE” Starts Sep 11, First Collaboration with POP MART’s LABUBU

From Sep 11 to Nov 3, 2026 Sanrio Puroland will host the Halloween event “PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE” featuring a “KAWAII×MONSTER HALLOWEEN” theme. The event marks the first collaboration with POP MART’s LABUBU, including a 360‑degree immersive live show, DJ time, limited‑edition goods and a horror‑themed boat ride.

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IP & collabsMegaHouse and Kura Sushi Launch Limited “One‑Buy!! Real Tuna Disassembly Puzzle – Kura Sushi ver.” Giveaway

MegaHouse and Kura Sushi began a joint X campaign on August 4, 2026, offering a worldwide‑limited edition “One‑Buy!! Real Tuna Disassembly Puzzle – Kura Sushi ver.” (一本买！！本マグロ解体パズル‑くら寿司ver.) to ten winners. To enter, users must follow both official X accounts and quote‑retweet the campaign post with the hashtag #世界10个限定くら寿司本マグロ解体パズル. Winners will be announced by mid‑August and the prizes are scheduled to ship in early September.

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IP & collabs52TOYS Lilith Lands at SDCC with 'Lilith Fog Demon Black Cat' Pendant Global Debut

52TOYS' original IP Lilith attended the 55th San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC 2026) from July 22 to 26, debuting the globally limited 'Lilith Fog Demon Black Cat' pendant. The product, featuring long-haired material and gothic design, sold out on-site. The booth also showcased the Lilith Forbidden Contract Series, Dark Curtain Shadow Series, and Mary Century Series.

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IP & collabsGood Smile Company opens pre‑orders for limited Nendoroid Akitaneru & Yowane Haku expression parts

Good Smile Company’s official Nendoroid Face Maker service began accepting reservations on July 23 2026 for limited‑edition expression parts featuring the Nendoroid Akitaneru and Yowane Haku characters. A total of six face parts are available in single or two‑piece sets, with the reservation period running until October 29 2026, and a X campaign offers a chance to win a 50% discount coupon.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces First Smartphone Game “ArcanaDea – Gleam Gatherers –” for the ArcanaDea Series, Pre‑registration Opens Ahead of 2026 Release

Kotobukiya announced that the popular ArcanaDea (アルカナディア) model series will receive its first smartphone action game, “ArcanaDea – Gleam Gatherers –” (AGG), slated for a 2026 release, and that pre‑registration is now open on the official site. Rewards will scale with the number of registrants and will be distributed after launch.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya announces new Arcanadea comic, Yuru Kana Season 3 and model contest

In its June 11 press release, Kotobukiya announced the first chapter of the new Arcanadea comic “Arcanadea BURNING BRIGHT!” released on the official site, the launch of Yuru Kana Season 3 on June 10, and the schedule for the inaugural Arcanadea model contest. The announcement also confirmed that Mikako Komatsu will voice the character Charmed, and introduced new dioramas such as Ornera alongside upcoming model releases.

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IP & collabsGood Smile launches limited Nendoroid Persona 5 Royal protagonist expression parts (June‑August)

Good Smile’s official Nendoroid Face Maker service is collaborating with the popular Nendoroid Persona 5 Royal protagonist Uniform Ver. basic, releasing six exclusive expression parts sold in two‑piece sets from June 6 to August 27, 2026. Customers can order them through the official website, and a weekly campaign on the service’s X account offers seven 30%‑off coupons to lucky participants.

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IP & collabsGood Smile Company unveils artist-collaboration music videos and collaboration details for the new smartphone game Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED

Good Smile Company announced the first set of ultra‑luxury artist‑collaboration music videos for its new smartphone game Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED, tying each track to the four factions from the TV anime. The song “Outsider UNLIMITED Remix” will debut in‑game on August 3, 2026, with a collaboration event slated for early September 2026, and new merchandise will arrive at the Good Smile FEST 2026 game exhibition on June 13.

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IP & collabsGood Smile Company launches the Gattai‑Shin series project, with robot toy pre‑orders starting June 12 2026 at ¥29,500

To mark its 25th anniversary, Good Smile Company has launched the new “Gattai‑Shin” project, with the original anime “Beast King Warrior Dandevine” slated to begin broadcasting in October 2026. The company’s Mecha‑Suma label will also release the first robot toy “THE Gattai DX Dandevine” at a special price of ¥29,500, with pre‑orders opening on June 12 2026 at 12:00 JST. A MODEROID action model of Dandevine will be available for ¥5,500, also starting pre‑order on the same date.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya x Favorite “Tabi Makura Yoka Matching Jersey” Productization Challenge Launch – Production Confirmed When Reservations Reach Target, ¥22,000 (tax excl.)

Kotobukiya and Favorite have launched a productization challenge for the “Tabi Makura Yoka Matching Jersey,” with production to be confirmed once a set reservation target is met; the item is priced at ¥22,000 (tax excluded). The jersey‑style loungewear is made of jersey fabric, comes in pastel‑blue “Shiawase no Kumo‑iro” and black “Mayonaka no Hoshizora” colors, is one‑size‑fits‑all and features a detachable ribbon.

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IP & collabsGood Smile Company Opens Pre‑Orders for Patlabor the Case Files PS5 Edition, Limited Special Edition Includes White Griffin Model Kit

Good Smile Company has opened pre‑orders for the PlayStation 5 packaged version of Patlabor the Case Files. The limited special edition, available only through the company’s official shop, includes an original soundtrack CD and an exclusive white Griffin model kit. The game supports Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean, featuring dual‑perspective missions, over 20 levers and a simulator mode for shooting training.

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IP & collabsTakara Tomy Arts launches new Pokémon Frienda TVCM featuring “sleeveless lab coat” wild doctor, airing April 10 2026 nationwide

Takara Tomy Arts will broadcast a new Pokémon Frienda TVCM for the “Debut Support Campaign” nationwide on April 10 2026, starring talent Sugi‑chan as a wild doctor. Starting April 11, players can select one of three starters—Nyaoha, Cyndaquil or Piplup—and name it as a “Frienda Pick,” mirroring the series’ first‑catch event.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces Frame Arms Girl × Medarot S Collaboration Event (April 2 2026)

From Thursday, April 2 2026, Kotobukiya announced a collaboration event between the anime Frame Arms Girl and the mobile game Medarot S. Four collaboration Medarot—based on “Gourai‑Kai”, “Stiletto”, “Bazerald” and “Frezverk”—are available in a limited‑time gacha until May 7 14:59, and special costume Medarot and new character voices are offered during the event, which runs until April 30 14:59.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya unveils second ArcanaDea teaser and announces AnimeJapan sticker giveaway

Kotobukiya released the second teaser visual for the TV anime ArcanaDea in March 2026. The image features the three Diars characters enjoying a cute tea time, and the company announced that limited‑edition stickers based on the visual will be distributed at TV Asahi’s booth during AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28‑29, with supplies limited.

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IP & collabsTakara Tomy Arts launches KAWAISOUNI! Fair with new merchandise across Japan

Takara Tomy Arts launched the “KAWAISOUNI! Fair – KAWAISOUNI! Märchenland” on April 25 2026, running in over 100 stores across Japan. The fair showcases original merchandise featuring the newly illustrated “KAWAISOUNI! Märchenland” artwork, including plush toys, acrylic keychains, stationery and more, priced between ¥2,420 and ¥4,620. Customers who purchase a qualifying item receive a random limited‑edition postcard, while supplies last.

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IP & collabsTakara Tomy Arts' Pretty Series launches new arcade game "Aipri Ring 6" on Feb 5, 2026

Takara Tomy Arts (多美 Arts) will launch the new arcade game "Aipri Ring 6" on Feb 5, 2026, timed with the second season of the "Aipri" anime. The update adds princess versions of Himari and Mitsuki with new Princess Bazzleam costumes and five new cards, and a fanbook titled "Aipri Official Fanbook Ring 6" will be released the same day.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces HexaGear & Megamidi Device × PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 Collaboration

Kotobukiya announced that its original model lines HexaGear and Megamidi Device will collaborate with SEGA’s online RPG PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 starting in February 2026. The partnership will introduce a range of in‑game items such as the “Kairyō Kaisei” gear, “Amaterasu Regalia” accessories, weapon camouflages and lobby actions. These exclusive parts let players deepen character customization while linking the physical models to the digital experience.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya x Alice Gear Aegis Collaboration Event Begins on Dec 11

Kotobukiya announced a collaboration with the mobile game Alice Gear Aegis, launching the ‘Kotobukiya × Alice Gear Aegis Grand Fest’ on December 11, 2025, running until January 31, 2026. The event introduces two new ★4 characters, ‘Todoroki (Revised)’ and ‘Gennai Ao (Todoroki)’, and offers ★3 character rewards for logging in during the period. Purchasing designated items at Kotobukiya stores grants a code to redeem exclusive in‑game gear and entry to a giveaway for official merchandise.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya’s “Kaijyu Sekai Seifuku” × ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign Starts November 27, 2025

Kotobukiya says the TV anime “Kaijyu Sekai Seifuku” will collaborate with indoor leisure chain ROUND1 at all its locations from November 27 2025 to March 1 2026. Guests who order the collaboration menu or purchase combo packs receive original acrylic coasters, key‑chains or B4 plastic mats, and can enter raffles for a complete goods set and acrylic dioramas.

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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces Official 25th Anniversary AIBOU Merchandise

Kotobukiya has announced a line of official 25th‑anniversary AIBOU merchandise, featuring acrylic stands of the two main detectives, a diorama recreating the Special Unit’s office, a postcard set with posters and scenes from seasons 21‑23, and a new illustration series. The items will go on sale on 15 October 2025 at a Tokyo pop‑up shop and across GEO50 stores nationwide, with a pre‑release starting 12 October 2025 at the Roppongi store and online reservations now open.

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