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31/05/2026

Square Enix has revealed a huge wave of Final Fantasy merchandise ahead of the grand opening of a brand new retail outlet.

Fans have been given a first look at the exclusive merch lineup debuting at the new Square Enix Store Shanghai, located inside the Bailian ZX creative centre on Nanjing East Road.

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31/05/2026

The popular unofficial streaming website HiAnime has officially confirmed its permanent closure after nearly three months of downtime.

This development is part of a massive global push by copyright holders and Japanese government officials to eliminate unauthorized anime and manga hosting platforms.

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31/05/2026

Japanese publisher Kadokawa has officially announced that two new manga series set within the massive Mobile Suit Gundam universe will debut in June.

The July issue of the monthly Gundam Ace magazine revealed the upcoming additions, which will include one regular manga alongside a four-panel comedy manga series on SD Gundam.

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31/05/2026

Mobile Suit Gundam is landing another major crossover this summer through a brand-new collaboration with timepiece manufacturer Casio.

A special edition collaboration watch has been unveiled, which draws direct design inspiration from the legendary RX-78-2 Gundam.

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31/05/2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially renewed their partnership with the hit anime and manga series One Piece for a highly anticipated promotional night.

Following a massive turnout last season, fans can look forward to snagging an exclusive co-branded straw hat and potentially a brand new trading card during the return to Dodger Stadium on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

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30/05/2026

Bandai has officially opened pre-orders for the recently revealed HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago, marking a major new addition to its High Grade model kit lineup based on After War Gundam X.

The HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago brings the signature mobile suit driven by Shagia Frost into the modern HG format for the first time and will also be joined in the HG Gunpla line by his brother’s iconic unit, the Gundam Ashtaron.

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30/05/2026

Bandai has fully revealed a new HG Gunpla kit based on the Gundam Ashtaron from After War Gundam X.

Pre-orders are now open for the HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron, which brings the signature mobile suit driven by Olba Frost into the modern HG format for the first time.

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30/05/2026

MAPPA has officially announced a number of new projects as the hit figure skating anime “Yuri!!! on ICE” begins to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

A stunning piece of commemorative artwork, a massive new Blu-ray box set, and a large-scale exhibition event have all been unveiled as part of the decade celebration projects.

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29/05/2026

Pokémon continues to expand its massive catalog of 30th anniversary commemorative items with the official reveal of the fourth entry in the nostalgic “Timeless Adventure” merchandise line.

This ongoing product series highlights cherished memories across different generations of the classic monster catching video games.

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29/05/2026

Bandai has announced the upcoming release of three renewed action figures for their popular “Gundam Universe” figure line.

The new wave of releases includes upgraded versions of the Wing Gundam Zero (EW), Char’s Zaku II, and Freedom Gundam.

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