Culture
Taito Survey: Plush Figures Stay in First Place Among Fans
Small and medium-sized plush figures have topped Japanese Taito's survey on fan goods for the third year in a row. 500 respondents rated their favorite products and trends.
Topic
Toy Market
10Anime and manga news, announcements, trailers and industry reporting, with original sources.
Industry
Good Smile Company: New figures on the shop data leak
Following the cyberattack, Good Smile Company has corrected the number of customers whose order data may have been viewed from 7,673 to 5,356. For 2,800 people, full credit card data could still be affected.
Industry
Xross Stars: VTuber TCG Reaches Japan's Market Top 10
According to a Media Create analysis, the VTuber and streamer TCG Xross Stars now ranks among the ten largest titles in Japan's trading card game market.
Industry
Pokémon Cards: Korea trade rises elevenfold in six months
At SNKRDUNK, shipments of Pokémon cards to Korea rose elevenfold from January to June 2026. Trading in ungraded single cards reached 196 percent of the previous year's level at the same time.
Industry
Chiikawa: Kura Sushi Ends Campaign After Employee Misconduct
Kura Sushi is ending its Chiikawa campaign early, effective September 6, 2026, after an internal investigation found misconduct by its own employees.
Merchandise
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.