Azur Lane has become a popular mobile game worldwide, and to celebrate its continued success, Pony Canyon will release a 1/7 scale figure of the character Noshiro in 2023. Preorders will open simultaneously worldwide on September 8, 2022 at 11:00.

Noshiro has been a popular character since the game was released, ranking highly in the 2021 Character Popularity Pill. This will be her first figure, and fans will adore her expression and coloring. Her glossy black hair, powerful eyes, and slender legs are gorgeous, and this large figure will become the focal point of any room. 

Pre-orders are now open in Japan at Pony Canyon’s official online anime shop Canime and Amiami. In addition, Canime will be offering an acrylic stand and Amiami will be offering an A2-sized clear poster as store perks, both of which will be based on original illustrations from the game!

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The second exhibition for the popular manga, novel, and anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will open at Matsuya Ginza on July 21. With over 30 million copies in print, the series has become massively popular both in Japan and abroad, and an anime film is scheduled to release this November. 

The exhibition will be open until August 9, 2022, and is then scheduled to begin a regional tour.

Certain scenes from the highly-anticipated upcoming film will be shown exclusively at the exhibition. Those who are having trouble waiting until November won’t want to miss this rare chance!

During the previous exhibition, guests were able to enter a lottery to win a signboard autographed by Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru. Due to the large number of entries, prizes for the second lottery are even more incredible!

The following autographs, which were previously displayed during the last exhibition, will be given away to some lucky fans. More details are available on the official Twitter page!

Signboard autographed by That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by Tenchura! That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest artist Tae Tono / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation author Sho Okagiri / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime illustrator Shizuku Akechi / Signboard autographed by The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime artist Shiba

*Prizes are awarded at random. 

MEDICOM TOY’s iconic BE@RBRICK block figure is getting a BAPE®︎ CAMO makeover! The collaborative figures will come in two colors–gold and silver–and two sizes. They will be released on June 4, 2022. 

BE@RBRICK BAPE®︎ CAMO SHARK 100% & 400% GOLD / SILVER

Don’t miss out on these special collector’s items!

The second visual for the upcoming anime series ‘She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man‘ collaboration with ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime‘ has been revealed!

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man premieres on January 11, 2022. 

​STORY

Arch Earth Online is a VRMMO-RPG, and a place where anything is possible.

Sakimori Kagami has been playing for a long time as the old sorcerer Dumbalf, one of the game’s nine great sages. One day, he discovers something strange in the virtual world.

Suddenly, players in the game can taste and smell the imaginary world around them and can’t log out. NPCs also start reacting as if they were sentient.

The game had become reality, and so far, 30 years have passed.

On the day this shift happened, Sakimori had been adjusting his character, and now finds himself looking like a young woman!

He now must convince others that he is Dunbalf’s pupil as he sets out to discover what happened so long ago.

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Discount chain Don Quijote and popular anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime are starting a special collaboration campaign on August 28.

Product Lineup

Trading Can Badges (Random, 6 designs): ¥660 each (Tax Included)

Trading Acrylic Keychain (Random, 6 designs): ¥660 each (Tax Included)

Trading Acrylic Bookmark (Random, 7 designs): ¥550 each (Tax Included)

Masking Tape: ¥715 (Tax Included)

Blanket: ¥4,400 (Tax Included)

Acrylic Stand (6 designs): ¥1,650 each (Tax Included)

B2-size Tapestry (2 designs): ¥3,850 each (Tax Included)

Special Collaboration Gift: Foil-stamped cards (6 designs)

These limited-edition goods feature characters from the internationally popular series in sleek gothic outfits. For every ¥2,000 spent, fans will receive one of six randomly selected foil-stamped cards!

These goods can only be purchased at Don Quijote during the campaign, so don’t miss it!

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BANPRESTO are set two release two new realistic figures of Takemichi Hanagaki and Mikey from the anime series Tokyo Revengers in July and August respectively at game centres in Japan.

The figures are detailed recreations of the two characters which look like they’ve jumped straight out of the anime. Everything from the facial expressions to the poses, winkles in their uniforms, and hair have been crafted with careful consideration. BANPRESTO describes the figures as being the same size “as the characters’ heads” from the anime series, so they sound pretty tall, and will make fine additions to any figure collection.

BANPRESTO is also releasing a collection of nine large-sized Tokyo Revengers towels over the next three weeks. The towels are 82cm x 50cm, so can be used for decoration as well as after you get done out the bath or shower.

Finally, the new line-up includes a series of plush toys too featuring chibi versions of the characters – perfect for hanging on your bag. All of these items are rolling out at game centres across Japan.

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Takara Tomy Arts is rolling out a new sleepy collection of Sanrio character figures at capsule toy machines in Japan this month.

The adorably dozing collection

Pochacco

Tuxedosam & Hello Kitty

The line-up includes Hello Kitty, Kerokerokeroppi, Pochacco, Badtz-Maru, and Tuxedosam with their heads leaning to the right, perhaps exhausted from being cute all day long. This is the first line-up in a series of these figures. And if you line more than one up together, it looks like they’re sleeping on each others’ shoulders.

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Sarutahiko Coffee reached its 10-year milestone on June 8. To celebrate, the Japanese coffee chain launched a 10 year anniversary promotion on the same day.

The coffee giant released its 10th Anniversary Mocha No.1 Blend and 10th Anniversary Mocha No.1 Superior Java Blend for its first rollout of the promotion. For its second release, Sarutahiko is teaming up with MEDICOM TOY’s popular BE@RBRICK figure series to release an original model at its Ebisu and The Bridge Harajuku Station branches as well as its online store.

The palm-sized figure is coloured Sarutahiko’s iconic blue colour and features a brown logo on its chest. It’s a simple but cute design and is a perfect gift to coffee lovers.

The new Sonny Angel Japanese Good Luck Series was released on May 27, the same month when the popular doll series reached its 17th anniversary milestone. The series sees Sonny Angel wearing a range of traditional Japanese lucky charms to deliver healing and happiness to people.

The Line-Up

A Lucky Cat with a cute bell on his neck. His raised left hand/paw will bring you good luck.

A hat depicting Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan. Pine, bamboo and plum leaves are illustrated on the folding fan.

Daruma are brightly coloured hollow dolls decorating houses in Japan so that our wishes will come true.

The Raccoon Dog has a long history as a strange, even supernatural animal and is known to be a shape shifter.

A Guardian Dog is thought to ward off evil spirits. This one is decorated in a houndstooth pattern, also known to be a sign of good luck.

Ebisuten is the god of “prosperous business”. The sea bream in his hand, a fish often served on New Year’s Day and at weddings, is a symbol of “congratulations”.

The packaging

Gift bag

The packaging features a mikuhiki design. A mizuhiki is a decorative cord made from twisted paper. If you purchase four or more dolls as part of this series on Sonny Angel’s online store, you’ll also receive a free gift bag.

AmiAmi is now taking pre-orders for two new figures of Sirius from the video game Azur Lane: the ‘Azur Lane Sirius 1/8 Complete Figure’ and ‘Azur Lane Sirius Light Equipment ver. 1/8 Complete Figure’

‘Azur Lane Sirius 1/8 Complete Figure | ¥25,850 (Tax Included)

The figures are cute and detailed recreations of the Dido Class Sirius from the popular naval warfare game. They feature her Royal Navy maid outfit and weapon in glorious 1/8 scale for your collection.

Azur Lane Sirius Light Equipment ver. 1/8 Complete Figure | ¥15,950 (Tax Included)

Pre-orders are open now and include the figures on their own or with a special bonus. Check the links at AmiAmi below for more details.

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Good Smile Company released two figures on May 13 as part of their POP UP PARADE series. They include Emma Verde and Rina Tennoji from the anime series Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.

POP UP PARADE Emma Verde / POP UP PARADE Rina Tennoji – ¥3,900 Each (Tax Included)

POP UP PARADE is a new series of figures by Good Smile Company that are easy to collect with affordable prices and speedy releases! Each figure typically stands around 17-18cm in height and the series features a vast selection of characters from popular anime and game series.

Emma Verde

A figure of Emma Verde in her “Nijiiro Passions!” costume! Emma has been recreated with a bright smile on her face.

Rina Tennoji

A figure of Rina Tennoji in her “Nijiiro Passions!” costume! Enjoy her “Auto Emotion Convert Rina-chan Board” and slightly visible face underneath!

The figures are available to purchase worldwide from Good Smile Company – links below.

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Japanese “REAL GIRL’S CLOTHING” street fashion brand X-girl has teamed up with MEDICOM TOY to release their own BE@RBRICK block-type figure.

BE@RBRICK X-girl 2021 1000％ | ¥63,800 (Tax Included)

BE@RBRICK X-girl 2021 100％ & 400% | ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

Glow-in-the-dark function

The bear figure features a high-quality clear blue body and comes in two sizes: the life-size 1000% edition which is glow-in-the-dark and is branded with the colourful X-girl logo, and the 100% & 400% set.

Don’t miss out on these exclusive models.

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