Long-Running Anime merchandise and exhibitions expand across multiple franchises
·Actress Deguchi Natsuki stated her affection for Dragon Ball at a Venice International Film Festival press conference, expressing familiarity with the long-beloved work.
·A Gundam lottery prize "Facial Expression Rubber Charm" featuring multiple character expressions including wide-eyed Amuro and final-episode Scirocco has drawn attention.
·A Pokémon gacha collection of Normal-type Pokémon including Snorlax and Ditto, five types total, has returned.
·An Animation Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition displaying unpublished animation cels and life-size figures is currently running.
·A character artwork by a highly skilled artist recognized by director Miyazaki Goro appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump for One Piece, receiving praise as exceptionally skilled work.
·Bleach coverage focused on a retrospective of the Eleventh Division captains, with analysis of character strength.
Long-Running Anime stage play, game sequel and live-action adaptation updates announced
·A fourth stage play adaptation of Long-Running Anime was announced, with the "Chimera Ant" arc scheduled to be performed in Tokyo and Kyoto in 2027.
·A collaboration project between Long-Running Anime's fifth anniversary and Yokohama Cosmo World and Yokohama Air Cabin 2026 began post-event mail-order sales.
·The second promotional video for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, a video game, was released, revealing a new playable race called "androids".
·Shinoda Markenyu, a live-action actor playing Zoro in the live-action Long-Running Anime adaptation, stated he would be 90 years old if the "Wano Country" arc were adapted, and expressed that he would prefer the "Enies Lobby" arc to be adapted instead.
Long-Running Anime features new voice cast and character merchandise
·In Meitantei Conan, voice actor Ikue Ōtani made her series debut as the voice of Jameen's mobile phone, joining other cast members including Minami Takayama.
·BLEACH TV anime episode 47 depicted Ishida Uryu in a collaborative battle between Soul Reapers, Quincy, and Arrancar, with emotional scenes involving Captain Ukitake and Kyoraku also drawing attention.
·Sir Crocodile from ONE PIECE was released as a three-dimensional figure product capable of recreating multiple action poses from the Marineford Summit War.
·Trunks from Dragon Ball Z was released as a three-dimensional figure with multiple reproducible poses, including windswept hair and hands in pockets.
·Destiny Gundam Spec II from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM's final battle was commercialised as a METAL ROBOT Tamashii figure with red glowing effects.
Long-Running Anime series report activity across merchandise, broadcasts and events
·Jujutsu Kaisen marks its fifth anniversary with a gacha product called "Kata-Zun Fig." scheduled for mid-September release, featuring characters Yuji, Megumi, Gojo and Geto.
·A new series in an established anime franchise will air in ONE PIECE's time slot, with announcement generating fan reaction one month before broadcast.
·BLEACH TV anime's final arc episode 47 synopsis was released, depicting Ichigo's Bankai failing to reach and a preview of Uryu's next move.
·Dragon Ball metallic-color Gashapon figures of Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Giant Gomah will release as Gashapon Official exclusives.
·Detective Conan TV anime episode 1212 features an aircraft in danger of exploding if it lands on water.
·Pokémon autumn event "Autumn Exciting Exploration Squad" runs from 18 September at Jazz Dream Nagashima, with Pikachu characters appearing.
Long-Running Anime expands with stage adaptations, merchandise and accessories
·A stage adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen titled "Shibuya Incident" will be commemorated with a campaign in Shibuya featuring limited trading cards and photo spots.
·One Piece osechi sets will be sold as two-tier boxes: "Pirate Seafood Jubako" and "Luffy's Meat Meat Jubako".
·Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM held a pop-up shop at the Aomori Nebuta Festival offering limited items and accepting pre-orders for new merchandise.
·Hunter x Hunter G.I. arc-themed accessories based on the "Holy Knight's Necklace" item are accepting pre-orders.
·Dragon Ball will release new figures of Vegeta from the Android and Cell saga, with attention to proportions, hair volume and facial expression.
Long-Running Anime gets merchandise, games, and live-action updates
·BLEACH collaboration launched in Puzzle & Dragons with template party information compiled.
·The ONE PIECE live-action film's Ace actor discussed shooting and commented that Shintaro Minakata's portrayal of Zoro was "stunning".
·Jujutsu Kaisen season 4, "Shibuya Incident: Part 2", released a super teaser visual depicting Sukuna with two faces extending hands from underwater.
·Mobile Suit Gundam card game booster 6 releases 14 September with 35 cards including "Char's Custom Rare", themed around "the moment of parting with fate and resolving oneself".
·Detective Conan volume 109 releases 16 October; special edition includes alternative cover and storyboard card set.
·Dragon Ball gashapon "Landmark Accessories 4" releases September with five types including Hoi-Poi capsules and Bulma's motorcycle.
·Hunter x Hunter gashapon "Sitting Squad Real 3" features Meruem and Neferpitou as three-dimensional figures from memorable scenes in the series.
Eight long-running anime series advance across games, merchandise and streaming
·Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra will undergo a renewal at year-end, shifting the game perspective from top-down to third-person view and substantially changing gameplay rules.
·Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - Circe's Witch began streaming, with explanatory articles discussing reasons it is regarded as a masterwork.
·BLEACH anime episode 46 featured original anime developments including Inoue Orihime's "self-destruct charge" and new storylines for Rukia and Renji, drawing surprise from manga fans.
·ONE PIECE Elbaf arc cosplay of Luffy and Nami was introduced, with costume makers using restrained muscle definition in bodysuit design to recreate character physiques.
·Pokémon-related announcements included new information on WCS2026 and Pokémon XP, advancing the Pocket Monsters series.
Long-Running Anime merchandise and game releases announced across multiple franchises
·A theatrical Gundam film was described as "the foundation of all entertainment" on a movie review site.
·A smartphone stand modelled on a Bleach character design was shown in product photos, with background cards featuring full incantation and scene artwork.
·One Piece: Umi no Gochisou Restaurant received updated game information including release date and pre-order bonuses.
·A Dragon Ball character merchandise item received positive fan response.
·A Pocket Monsters gashapon collection is scheduled for release in the fifth week of August, featuring five types including Nazonokusa.
Gundam series announces new model kits and collaboration products
·An RG 1/144 Landseeker Gundam model kit from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team was announced as a completely new design.
·Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack collaborated with ALPHA INDUSTRIES to release new flight jackets modelled after characters Amuro Ray and Char Aznable.
·XARX-0 GUNDAM ZERO from the Mobile Suit Gundam RG Project was displayed in multiple formats at the Tokyo Toy Show.
·A producer interview and six key points about the new game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Commander were compiled.
Gundam SEED model kit MGEX Mighty Strike Freedom announced
·The MGEX Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam model kit from Gundam SEED FREEDOM was announced, with a focus on light-effect expression under the theme of "extreme expression".
·A prize figure of the Genkai Teppan Strike Gundam from Gundam SEED (approximately 28 cm tall) can be converted into the Perfect Strike Gundam, according to new reports.
·The September update for SD Gundam G Generation Eternal will feature a story event for Mobile Suit Gundam 00F, scheduled for mid-September.
Gundam series announces new model kits and exhibition plans
·HG 1/144 Hamma-Hamma model kit from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ will release in March 2027.
·Double O Raiser from Mobile Suit Gundam 00 will be released as part of the MGSD series in March 2027.
·A prize figure of Strike Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, approximately 28 cm tall, will roll out from 25 September.
·GGGP2026, a tournament for Mobile Suit Gundam EXVS.2 IB, took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
·An exhibition featuring Tomino Yoshiyuki, an animation film director known for the Mobile Suit Gundam series, is planned for November at Odawara Castle and other venues.