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MerchandiseAug 28

Tamagotchi ring: Bandai launches first ring-shaped device

With the Tamagotchi ring, Bandai is bringing out a ring-shaped Tamagotchi device for the first time. Pre-orders run until October 6, 2026, and shipping is planned for February 2027.

GamesAug 28

Idolmaster SideM: Koki Ino Takes Over Kanon Himeno

Koki Ino takes over the role of Kanon Himeno in THE IDOLM@STER SideM following Ayumu Murase's departure. He was first introduced in a special broadcast on September 1.

EventsAug 28

GUNDAM-Con 2027: SEED FREEDOM ZERO gets two stage slots

GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI has published its stage schedule: SEED FREEDOM ZERO gets its own slots on January 10 and 11, while the first ticket lottery runs until September 6.

AnimeAug 28

Kagurabachi: Miku Ito and Miyari Nemoto join the cast

The TV anime Kagurabachi has cast Miku Ito as Hinao and Miyari Nemoto as Char Kyonagi. New character visuals and official PVs have been released for both characters.

CultureAug 28

Hatsune Miku: "Light" Releases as the Second BEYOND BORDERs Single

The vocaloid single "Light" from BEYOND BORDERs was released on August 28, 2026, featuring Hatsune Miku, slayr, XAMIYA and picco; the joint EP follows on September 25.

AnimeAug 28

Madoka Magica: Walpurgis Night Rising sets series record

"Walpurgis Night Rising" has earned 2,102,605,880 yen in Japan, overtaking "Rebellion". The film is now the highest-grossing cinema title in the Madoka Magica series.