Prime 1 Studio reveals new Bubblegum Crisis premium statue High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio revealed new information about its upcoming 1/4 scale statue of Reika from the popular sci-fi action manga, Gantz. The announcement came during the com...

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High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio revealed new information about its upcoming Priscilla S. Asagiri & Moto Slave statue from the classic TV anime series Bubblegum Crisis.

New Ghost in the Shell statue recreates one of the original film’s most iconic moments High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio revealed the best look yet at its upcoming 1/4 scale "Motoko Kusanagi VS Arachnida" statue from the enduring science fiction anime series, Ghost in the...

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High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed the best look yet at its upcoming 1/4 scale “Motoko Kusanagi VS Arachnida” statue from the enduring science fiction anime series, Ghost in the Shell.

High-end statue of Death Stranding 2’s Higgs announced by Prime 1 Studio Premium collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio recently announced a new 1/3 scale statue of Higgs from the game Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. The reveal took place during the company's "NEXT LEVEL...

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Premium collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has revealed a new 1/3 scale statue of Higgs from the game Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.

Premium statue of Death Stranding 2’s Sam Porter Bridges announced High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a new 1/3 scale statue of Sam Porter Bridges from the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The announcement was made during the company's...

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High-end collectible manufacturer Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a new 1/3 scale statue of Sam Porter Bridges from the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

SEGA confirms location of "SEGA STORE TOKYO" as opening set for this summer SEGA has confirmed that they will open their first official dedicated retail store in Japan in the very near future. This announcement comes after SEGA opened their first ever official “SEGA STORE” in...

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SEGA has confirmed that they will open their first official dedicated retail store in Japan in the very near future.

A new teaser trailer has all but confirmed that the new store will be located in the busy Shibuya area of the city, with the store set to open this summer.

Final three life-size Eeveelutions plushies are now on sale The final wave of life-size Eeveelutions plushies have officially gone on sale. Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size "lying down" plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon...

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The final wave of life-size Eeveelutions plushies have officially gone on sale.

Pokémon fans and collectors can now pre-order the life-size “lying down” plush versions of Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.

JoJo’s Bizarre Merch: Antique style mirror featuring Battle Tendency’s Pillar Men set for July release Anime fans will have a new stylish item to help with their daily routine this July, when a mirror based on the villains from the second arc of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure launches.

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Anime fans will have a new stylish item to help with their daily routine this July, when a mirror based on the villains from the second arc of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure launches.

Ayakashi themed Attack on Titan cafe opens in Tokyo and Osaka this July A new Ayakashi themed Attack on Titan cafe will open in Tokyo and Osaka from July 1st. The cafe will be serving up a menu of delicious treats inspired by the characters and fans will be able to collec...

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A new ayakashi themed Attack on Titan cafe will open in Tokyo and Osaka from July 1st.

A themed menu and original goods will be on sale, based on a new original illustration featuring Eren as a nekomata, Levi as an oni, Hange as a kitsune, and Erwin as a tengu.

New Nendoroids of KILL la KILL's Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuin revealed by Good Smile Company During its recent "NENDOROID FUNS" live stream, Good Smile Company revealed two new Nendoroid figures from the popular anime series KILL la KILL. The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui...

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During its recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, Good Smile Company revealed two new Nendoroid figures from the popular anime series KILL la KILL.

The upcoming releases are Nendoroid Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu Ver. and Nendoroid Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Ver.

Danganronpa V3's Kokichi Oma joins Good Smile Company's Nendoroid figure line Good Smile Company has confirmed the release of a Nendoroid figure for Kokichi Oma from the popular game Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. The announcement was made during the company's recent "NENDORO...

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Good Smile Company has confirmed the release of a Nendoroid figure for Kokichi Oma from the popular game Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.

The announcement was made during the company’s recent “NENDOROID FUNS” event, a dedicated platform for new Nendoroid product reveals.

My Melody & Kuromi's Netflix series gets a release date as theme song by LE SSERAFIM revealed Sanrio has announced that "My Melody & Kuromi" will begin streaming globally on Netflix next month. This highly anticipated stop-motion animation project comes at a time when both characters are celeb...

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Sanrio has announced that “My Melody & Kuromi” will begin streaming globally on Netflix next month.

Converse x Chiikawa second collab designs and release date confirmed Chiikawa is once again joining forces with the iconic American footwear and apparel brand Converse. The collaboration was officially teased on Converse's official X account.

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Converse has revealed the designs and the release date for their second collaboration shoe collection with Chiikawa.

The second collaboration introduces two new models, both designed to integrate the charm of Chiikawa and its friends into everyday footwear.

Harajuku’s new Harry Potter flagship store reveals location and opening date Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the upcoming opening of a new official Harry Potter flagship store in Harajuku, set to debut this August. Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station alo...

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A new official Harry Potter flagship store in Harajuku is set to open this August.

Situated directly connected to Meiji-jingumae Station along Omotesando, this will be Japan’s first flagship location for the Wizarding World retail experience.

Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates his birthday with limited time shop at Tokyo's Skytree To mark the 34th birthday of Sonic the Hedgehog, a special pop-up store is set to open at Tokyo Skytree's 'Tree Village Tokyo'. Sonic the Hedgehog, created by SEGA in 1991, quickly became one of the m...

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To mark the 34th birthday of Sonic the Hedgehog, a special pop-up store is set to open at Tokyo Skytree's 'Tree Village Tokyo'.

The store will have a wide array of new merchandise available featuring brand new illustrations created specifically to commemorate Sonic’s birthday.

My Melody and Kuromi team up with SPINNS for "nostalgic kawaii" collection Sanrio have announced a new collaboration between My Melody and Kuromi and prominent Japanese fashion retailer SPINNS. This new collection, based on the theme 'Kawaii of the past is back!', promises a...

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Sanrio has announced a new collaboration between My Melody and Kuromi and prominent Japanese fashion retailer SPINNS.

This new collection, based on the theme ‘Kawaii of the past is back!’, promises a fresh take on classic Y2K and nostalgic Gyaru fashion influences.