Geek Culture

Tiny bottle cats, smiling Shikamaru and Gaara figures, and suction-cup ninja decorations join MegaHouse's Naruto Shippuden lineup. Japanese preorders are scheduled to begin October 8, with releases planned for 2027.

The first Sirotan × Kanahei’s Small Animals collaboration brings three costume-swap designs to keyholders and mascots. Online sales in Japan begin October 8 at noon JST, ahead of stores on October 9.

Maji Get’s made-to-order Blue Archive sale features white-shirt artwork, with orders scheduled to close October 26 and delivery estimated for late December 2026.

Sanrio’s Don Quijote-exclusive character hats have ears that move when you squeeze an attached pump. Hello Kitty comes in brown and pink Gyaru Kitty versions.

Frieren’s indoor stargazing camp collaboration returns to ORBcafe in Tokyo and Osaka from October 10 to November 9, 2026. Reservations are open, with new menu items and merchandise joining the returning lineup.

Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi travel through a starry night on a mug and plate whose stars softly change color with the viewing angle. Sales begin in Japan from October 16, 2026.

Panda Jiangshi outfits bring Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club to Ueno and Okachimachi from October 7–25, with advance LINE reservations required for the pop-up shop through October 12.

Thank You Mart’s new 16-item Gudetama collection includes laundry nets, pouches and decorating accessories. Online preorders begin October 7 at noon JST, ahead of Japanese store arrivals in early November.

Sonic’s 35th-anniversary Infinite Blue sculpture pairs Arita porcelain with blue decoration and a red infinity-shaped trail. Just 50 numbered editions will be made worldwide, with online lottery applications opening October 9.

New staff-uniform artwork by Shugao features in ROUND1’s Fate/Grand Order collaboration, with dedicated merchandise at three stores and themed karaoke rooms at two.