Kawaii Japan Characters: Beginner Guide

The highly anticipated Blu-ray and DVD of "Fate/Grand Order Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai Season 3," featuring all 24 episodes plus two brand-new stories, is slated for release on March 25, 2026. Fans can look forward to exclusive bonus features and unique retailer perks.

Get ready for an unprecedented collaboration as the beloved Japanese snack, Babystar Ramen, teams up with the popular live streaming app 17LIVE for the "Babystar" event, offering exclusive digital prizes and original goods.

MoonRabbit Corporation has announced a highly anticipated collaboration event for the PC online game 'Gensou Shiniki Echo of Cube' with a popular anime series. A captivating teaser image featuring character silhouettes has been unveiled, sparking excitement among players eager to uncover the mystery.

DMM GAMES' popular fantasy RPG "Legeclo! -Legend Clover-" is ringing in the New Year with a spectacular event, introducing fan-favorite characters Siegfried, Sol, and Brynhildr in stunning traditional Japanese New Year's attire. Players can also participate in a new event to recruit a special Asclepius and enjoy a variety of festive in-game bundles.

A new line of cat plushie characters, "nyartist→" (nyartist→), has launched, born from a collaboration between雑貨デザイナーsekiyumi and ASOMANABO director Mai Osawa. These charming felines aim to celebrate and affirm diverse individualities, emerging from ASOMANABO's creative school for children in Tokyo.

To commemorate its monumental 50th anniversary, Comic Market 107 will host a colossal 2.4-meter 'Monster Capsule' gacha machine at the Nitroplus booth. Fans can look forward to collecting exclusive acrylic keychains featuring 50 beloved characters from Nitroplus, Nitro Origin, and Nitro Chiral, complete with a unique exchange service for their preferred picks, promising an unforgettable experience.

Fujiya Confectionery's refreshed visual identity, centered around the iconic Peko-chan 'Smile Mark,' has been honored with the coveted 'Annual Grand Prize' at Taiwan's 'GOLDEN PIN DESIGN AWARD,' a leading international design accolade.

Missed out on the first wave? DesignCOCO is bringing back limited-time pre-orders for the stunning "AXGRIT" Ver. 1/7 scale figures of Hololive English's Fuwawa & Mococo Abyssgard and Date A Live's Tokisaki Kurumi, offering a golden opportunity to add these masterpieces to your collection.

Dive into the vibrant world of “Girls Band Cry” as Miraiya Shoten's 'ComiLab.' hosts a limited-time pop-up store, featuring never-before-seen illustrations, exclusive goods, and life-sized character panels. Fans can experience the unique blend of music and anime culture from January 9 to February 11, 2026.

The "Snow Miku Sky Town Pop-up Store" at Comic Market 107 unveils its vibrant booth, launching a special "CELEBRATION!" event to mark Comiket's 50th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise featuring stunning new art from renowned illustrators.

Virtual YouTuber project SYNTHMANIACS collaborates with acclaimed producer CMJK's SSST label to revive the iconic "GROOVE CONTROL" series, offering invaluable track-making insights and a platform for aspiring musicians to submit their demo tracks for expert feedback.

AMNIBUS launches a captivating collection of goods, from acrylic stands to glitter badges, bringing the beloved characters of 'Kikaijikake no Marie' into fans' daily lives.

Anticipation soars as HYBE's hit webtoon, 'DARK MOON -The Black Moon: The Blood Altar-', unveils its anime adaptation with a special Japan Premiere featuring global music sensation ENHYPEN and a stellar voice cast, ahead of its January 2026 broadcast.

Japanese online store AMNIBUS is now accepting orders for 18 new items inspired by popular arcade rhythm games "maimai DX PRiSM PLUS," "CHUNITHM X-VERSE," and "Ongeki Re:Fresh." Fans can bring their favorite game's vibrant aesthetics into their daily lives with apparel, desk mats, and collectible badges.

AMNIBUS has launched an exclusive lineup of seven new products featuring a special "Kotoko Birthday ver. Vol. 2" illustration from the popular series 'MILGRAM -ミルグラム-'. Fans can now pre-order a variety of items, including extra-large acrylic stands, pass cases, and can badges, designed to bring the beloved character into their daily lives.

Fans of 'MILGRAM -Milgram-' can now immerse themselves in a fresh aesthetic with a new line of "American Comic Style ver." merchandise. Featuring beloved characters in a vibrant, dynamic art style, these 16 unique items are available for order on the online store AMNIBUS, designed to bring a touch of the MILGRAM world into everyday life.

Gugenka announces the release of Holomodels for the popular 'Nekopara' characters Chocola, Vanilla, and Fraise, allowing fans to interact with digital figures on smartphones and MR devices. More characters are set to join the lineup.

AMNIBUS Unveils Exclusive Collaboration Merchandise, Blending Beloved Characters from "Too Many Losing Heroines!" with Japan's Iconic Rail Travel.

Fans worldwide can now grab exclusive items from the celebrated POP UP STORE, marking a new chapter in digital fandom.

A special report on Pictoria's groundbreaking collaboration with OK COFFEE MEGURO, where AI VTuber Tsumugi Nen and VTuber Yumeami Yurame offered unique menu items and an unprecedented dining experience, fostering new bonds with their dedicated community.

Sammy Corporation is set to open its inaugural physical pop-up store at Favop. in Shinjuku Marui Annex starting January 4, 2026. The store will feature popular merchandise from its online shop, "Sammy Shoten," alongside a diverse array of goods inspired by characters and intellectual properties from its iconic Pachinko and Pachislot machines.

Prepare for a vibrant start to 2026 as Nijisanji unveils seven dazzling new merchandise lines and special campaigns, including free shipping and limited-edition New Year's cards, bringing the virtual world closer to fans.

The highly anticipated TV anime "Hikuidori Ushū Borotobigumi," based on the best-selling novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura, has announced that the veteran rock band Porno Graffitti will perform its opening theme, "Hamidashi Gomen." A new promotional video featuring the song has also been unveiled, offering a deeper look into the world of the Edo-era fire brigades.

ABEMA's "New Year's Anime Free Marathon Festival" is set to thrill anime fans with free catch-up broadcasts of 13 popular fall 2025 anime series, including SPY×FAMILY Season 3 and One-Punch Man Season 3, running from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This special event provides a golden opportunity to dive into the season's hottest titles just in time for the holidays.

Nijisanji, the popular VTuber group, is set to launch an exciting new merchandise collection, "DLNM - Leopard Braw -," featuring fan-favorite Virtual Livers Sakayori Soma and Nagisa Trout. The collection, boasting 11 unique items from glitter acrylic stands to plushie mascots, will be available starting January 1, 2026, just in time to kick off the new year with a stylish roar.

THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new track "ERASE" is set to electrify the second season of the TV anime 'Hell Teacher Nube.' The non-credit opening video has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the thrilling new arc, complemented by a themed collaboration cafe.

Experience a thrilling blend of romance and comedy as Piccoma exclusively launches its latest SMARTOON, "It Was Supposed to Be a Fake Celebrity Couple, But I'm Loved by a Real Heir," starting December 28, 2025. This captivating series follows a jobless woman and a mysterious man who pretend to be a celebrity couple for a TV show, only to discover unexpected truths and burgeoning affections.

Get ready to kick off 2026 with a touch of virtual charm! Nijisanji is set to release the "Nijipuppet Okigae ver. VOLTACTION Angel×Devil" goods, featuring the popular unit VOLTACTION in their angelic and devilish forms. These collectible puppets, available from January 1, 2026, promise to add a delightful new dimension to your collection, alongside a special New Year campaign.

IYAGAMES's popular mobile business simulation game, 'Please, My President!', launches an extraordinary collaboration with the iconic TV anime 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya', bringing fan-favorite characters and their unique charm to the corporate world starting December 27, 2025.

The highly anticipated "Bokutachi wa Yona Yona LIVE ~ Midnight Party ~" is set to electrify Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) on March 1, 2026, featuring a stellar lineup of Japanese 'Utattemita' singers. Get ready for a night where untold emotions burst into song!