They've just announced an epic collaboration with Japanese eyewear brand Butler Eyewear Eyemirror, known for its anime IP partnerships. This new collection features four themed eyewear designs inspired by the game's "Counter Squad" members and Marian, the protagonist's initial companion. Each pair retails for 17,600 JPY and is now available in stores and online.

The collection boasts four distinct styles: Rapi, Anis, and Neon from the "Counter Squad," plus Marian. Each design features unique frame shapes and character-specific elements. Illustrator lack (@lalalalack) is behind the stunning promotional artwork for this lineup.

Every purchase includes a special eyewear cloth featuring brand-new illustrations by lack, along with an original NIKKE-logo branded eyewear case.

▼ Rapi Model

This model sports a sleek, cool full-rim square design. Its clean lines make it incredibly versatile for everyday wear. Rapi's firearm elements are embossed, creating a tactile, three-dimensional effect, while the inner temple features the "ELYSION" (Elysium) logo.

The temple tips are crafted from a Rapi-inspired red material, accented with triangular patterns from her suspenders and star-shaped metal parts, adding a striking highlight to the overall design.

▼ Anis Model

This model features a stylish yet understated Wellington full-rim design, perfect for any outfit and ideal for daily wear. The temples are engraved with "彈-BULLET-" and incorporate Anis's firearm elements in a three-dimensional design. The inner temple proudly displays the "TETRALINE" (Tetra) logo.

The temple tips are made from an Anis-inspired orange-yellow material, complemented by bullet-themed striped patterns and metal parts reminiscent of Anis's hair accessory, adding a unique touch.

▼ Neon Model

Based on Neon's beloved red half-rim glasses, this design is both fashionable and distinctive. To faithfully recreate Neon's eyewear, the temples feature a circular embossed design mimicking the frame's joint, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. The inner temple is engraved with the "ELYSION" (Elysium) logo.

The temple tips are crafted from a Neon-inspired white material with light blue accents. Additionally, metal parts resembling Neon's waist pouch emblem are incorporated, enhancing the overall unique design.

▼ Marian Model

The front frame features an intellectual and refined square half-rim design, with lines only on the lower half to gently accentuate facial contours. Marian's costume's diamond elements and her firearm are three-dimensionally reproduced, and the inner temple bears the "ELYSION" (Elysium) logo.

The temple tips use a Marian-inspired blue material as a base, complemented by diagonal elements from her outfit and metal parts shaped like the "ELYSION" corporate logo, creating an elegant and sophisticated overall aesthetic.

First launched in 1983, Oishinbo quickly became a staple in Shogakukan's manga magazine Big Comic Spirits. The series has since cooked up an impressive 111 tankobon volumes and even received its first TV anime adaptation way back in 1988.

The story follows gourmet journalists Shiro Yamaoka and Yuko Kurita, who are tasked with creating the "Ultimate Menu" for the Tozai Newspaper. As they embark on their culinary adventures, they meet all sorts of fascinating people, using the power of food to help them overcome their troubles.

This exciting announcement comes with a powerful tagline: “Both the origin and the pinnacle. The 'ultimate' gourmet anime will be revived here!” officially kicking off the new TV anime project.

Further details, including the broadcast schedule, voice cast, and production staff, are set to be dished out at a later date.

After the first season concluded last year, a second season was immediately announced. Today, on the 19th, the official announcement confirmed that Season 2, the "Kaguya Arc," will begin airing in January 2027, alongside the unveiling of a brand-new key visual.

The first season of the TV anime aired from April 5 to September 27, 2025. The upcoming second season will officially delve into the "Kaguya Arc."

The "Kaguya Arc" is a highly captivating storyline from the original manga. While the 1993 anime adaptation concluded with Princess Kaguya as the final boss, it seems this new production has plenty of material for future anime adaptations.

In the newly revealed key visual, we see Yaiba and Onimaru fiercely clashing, wielding the Dragon God Sword and Wind God Sword, respectively. Reflected in their blades are Kaguya, who has abducted Sayaka, and Tsukikage Gekko.

The anime YAIBA Season 2 "Kaguya Arc" is set to air starting January 2027. Fans of the series can look forward to more updates soon.

This collaboration is themed around "Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Rebellion". It combines popular classic ANNA SUI elements like butterflies and roses with symbolic items and signature colors from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, creating exclusive collaborative art designs. The merchandise features Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi, offering fashion accessories and jewelry that blend the series' worldview.

▼ Butterfly Clasp Bi-Fold Wallet (Madoka & Homura) Price: 24,200 JPY

Featuring Madoka's Soul Gem, Homura's Dark Orb, and ribbons as key elements, it incorporates ANNA SUI's iconic rose motif through embossed craftsmanship. The butterfly-shaped brooch uses colors symbolizing Madoka and Homura, while the interior includes a separate clasp coin purse and card slots.

▼ DIDION 2-Way Bag (Madoka & Homura) Price: 39,600 JPY

This 2-way bag is an ANNA SUI classic, a long-standing popular clasp-style bag. The bag integrates elements like Madoka's Soul Gem, Homura's Dark Orb, ribbons, and roses, with a butterfly charm featuring their representative colors and an added red ribbon design.

▼ AS Strap Crossbody Phone Bag (Madoka & Homura) Price: 14,300 JPY each

▼ Butterfly Motif Necklace (Madoka & Homura) Price: 22,000 JPY

▼ Soul Gem Necklace (Madoka) Price: 44,000 JPY

▼ Dark Orb Necklace (Homura) Price: 44,000 JPY

▼ Magical Girl & Bebe Pouch Price: 4,950 JPY each

▼ Magical Girl & Bebe Printed Handkerchief Price: 2,750 JPY each

▼ Phone Cleaning Handkerchief (Madoka & Homura) Price: 1,430 JPY each

▼ Magical Girl & Bebe All-Weather Folding Umbrella Price: 7,700 JPY each

Additionally, customers who spend 10,000 JPY or more on eligible collaboration items will receive one limited-edition "3D Sticker".

The "ANNA SUI x Puella Magi Madoka Magica" collaboration merchandise is now available for pre-order on the "Marui Web Channel".

He revealed that some self-proclaimed "fans" were bragging online about reading pirated versions for free, which made him feel compelled, as an adult Doujin creator, to speak out. He lamented that despite sacrificing his health and even his sex drive during the creative process, this was the kind of "feedback" he received. He pleaded with his fans to stop reading his works on pirated websites.

The incident began when he stumbled upon comments online from self-proclaimed "fans." They brazenly boasted about reading his manga completely for free, even claiming that all adult Doujin manga, not just Manno's work, was available for free.

Manno stated that his successful series has accumulated sales of over one million copies, which allowed him to leave his previous job and dedicate himself entirely to creation. However, illegal downloads are devastating for illustrators who must handle the entire production process alone.

He also hoped to convey that adult Doujin manga artists like himself are not living a more relaxed life than those serialized by publishers; in fact, they often work harder and invest more effort into their creations.

Manno also confessed that his dedication to creation has become so intense that he can no longer privately enjoy adult content. Even during his free time, his brain involuntarily analyzes every scene, searching for elements he can use as references for his manga's paneling. The line between work and life has blurred significantly, as he constantly needs to think of new ideas.

Even when consuming everyday adult content, whether it's AV or adult anime, his mind is now constantly thinking, "This composition is great!", "The plot is good; I can use this as a reference", or "I never thought this fetish could be explored!" It's entirely from a work perspective, preventing him from immersing himself in the liberation of sexual desire.

Manno also revealed a harsh reality of his industry: completing a single chapter can take hundreds of hours. For instance, before setting up a booth at Comiket to release new work, he often has to endure 14-hour workdays, pushing himself to the point of back pain. Yet, readers can consume all that hard work in just 10 minutes and then discard it.

When he hears people proudly bragging about reading pirated content, the internal struggle is truly indescribable.

He urged, perhaps as a small representative of the adult manga industry, that if people enjoy the work, they should try to purchase and support it. He doesn't want illegal upload sites to foster the idea that "adult manga is all free" or "buying adult manga is a waste of money."

Both he and other hardworking creators pour their hearts and souls into their works. If everyone truly believes this, the number of creators will only dwindle, as no one will be willing to support creation if people only want to consume it for free.

Of course, the issue of illegal piracy has been a long-standing and difficult problem to eradicate. However, he hopes that if people support a manga artist, whether Doujin or published, they will do so within their means. This is essential for the industry's health and for creators to continue their work.

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However, several unexpected characters—and even a particularly unusual “presence”—also made it surprisingly high on the list. Joe William placed 10th, while “14 Kilograms of Sugar Water” somehow took 17th place, turning both results into popular topics of discussion among fans.

The top 10 in this year’s popularity poll are as follows:

1. Kaoru Hanayama
2. Musashi Miyamoto
3. Retsu Kaioh
4. Jack Hanma
5. Katsumi Orochi
6. Yujiro Hanma
7. Baki Hanma
8. Doppo Orochi
9. Izou Motobe
10. Joe William

See the complete ranking here.

Many fans agreed with Kaoru Hanayama taking the No. 1 spot. Some described him as “the kind of man other men aspire to be,” while others argued that he is one of the few characters in the series who has rarely, if ever, lost his stature. For those fans, his victory made perfect sense.

Musashi Miyamoto’s second-place finish also sparked discussion. One fan said they would personally put Musashi first and Hanayama second, calling both characters “unbelievably cool.” Others suggested that Musashi’s popularity may have been boosted by the anime adaptation.

As for third-place finisher Retsu Kaioh, some fans jokingly described him as the series’ “heroine.” Others noted that “Retsu Kaioh is still doing his best in another world,” referencing the premise of his fantasy spin-off manga.

One of the biggest surprises in the entire poll was Joe William placing 10th. Since he is hardly considered one of the series’ conventional fan-favorite characters, many people reacted to the result by asking, “Wait, who was Joe William again?” Only afterward did they remember the particularly memorable storyline in which he appeared.

Joe William appeared in Chapter 100 of Baki-Dou. The chapter reveals that a hospital examination found Yujiro Hanma’s testosterone level to be more than ten times that of an average man. It then concludes that, from Yujiro’s perspective, everyone other than himself is effectively the opposite sex. The scene subsequently shifts overseas, where a muscular, bearded man is being interviewed.

That man is Joe William, who was 48 years old at the time. He carried a painful secret: 16 years earlier, he had been sexually assaulted by Yujiro Hanma and forced to confront what the story describes as the “female” part within himself. Ever since then, he had repeatedly placed himself in dangerous situations, attempting to reject that side of himself while searching for his “male” side.

Some fans jokingly placed Joe William in the “women’s division,” while others suggested that reaching 10th place effectively made him one of the poll’s meme picks. These comments largely play on the adult storyline depicted in Baki, rather than representing a serious discussion of Joe William’s popularity as a character.

The other result that left fans laughing was “14 Kilograms of Sugar Water.” Despite not being a character at all, this memorable element from the Baki story placed 17th, beating several actual characters and prompting reactions such as, “Why is 14 kilograms of sugar water ranked 17th?”

Some fans reasoned that “Mr. 14 Kilograms of Sugar Water” once saved Baki’s life, so perhaps its high ranking was not entirely unreasonable. Others simply felt sorry for all the actual characters who finished below 17th place. With Joe William at No. 10 and 14 Kilograms of Sugar Water at No. 17, two highly unconventional contenders somehow entered the top 20 at the same time, leaving fans to ask, “What is even going on here?”

Overall, while the rankings of major characters such as Kaoru Hanayama, Musashi Miyamoto, and Retsu Kaioh naturally drew attention, the results fans seemed to enjoy discussing most were those of unusual entries such as Joe William and 14 Kilograms of Sugar Water.

Reactions from Japanese fans once again highlighted both the distinctive appeal of the Baki cast and the series’ unique internet meme culture. Some characters or objects may appear only in a particular storyline, but when the scene itself is memorable enough, they can earn a special place in fans’ minds that surpasses even that of more conventional characters.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, Japanese sports brand SSK is dropping a second wave of collaboration gear! Following their first Ultraman baseball glove release, they're now unveiling the "Ultraman Tiga Adult Soft Baseball Glove," available in two colorways. Priced at 66,000 yen, these exclusive gloves can only be snagged from SSK's official online store and Tsuburaya Productions' direct-operated online shop, Tsuburaya Store ONLINE.

The Ultraman series and SSK actually teamed up back in 2025, driven by the shared ideals of "courage," "hope," and "consideration for others," aiming to cheer on all sports enthusiasts. SSK is also a beloved brand among many baseball fans, so you know their functionality is top-notch.

The "SSK Ultraman Tiga Baseball Glove" rocks a purple main color scheme, accented with red, silver, and gold leather, creating an adult soft baseball glove bursting with Tiga's signature colors.

The glove features an embroidered illustration of Ultraman Tiga, while the thumb area is stitched with "ウルトラマンティガ (Ultraman Tiga)" in the "Ultra Font" typeface.

Meanwhile, the "SSK Ultraman Tiga GUTS Baseball Glove" draws its design inspiration from the jackets worn by the "GUTS" special investigation team, part of the TPC (Terrestrial Peaceable Consortium) under the Earth Peace Union.

The glove is embroidered with the futuristic and sleek official GUTS logo, and features embossed detailing throughout, creating a limited-edition design with a unique texture.

What's more, if you snag either glove from the SSK official online store, you can customize the name embroidered on the thumb area with your own name, up to 8 katakana characters. The personalized text will also be stitched in the "Ultra Font" typeface.

SSK Ultraman Tiga Glove & SSK Ultraman Tiga GUTS Glove

Price: 68,200 yen
Estimated Release Date: Late December 2026

With all the exhibition lights off and only a lantern in hand, you're tasked with entering Tutankhamun's world to uncover clues. This limited-time night event at Japan's "Tutankhamun Museum" in Yokohama has recently exploded in popularity on social media. The dimly lit museum, complete with ancient Egyptian murals and tomb recreations, creates an atmosphere akin to suddenly being thrust into an ancient tomb exploration mission, prompting many netizens to immediately look up tickets after seeing the photos.

▼ The X post introducing the event had already surpassed 1.05 million views and garnered approximately 11,000 likes at the time of the screenshot.

This event is the "Night Museum" experience offered by the "Mystery of Tutankhamun" immersive ancient Egyptian exhibition in Yokohama's Minato Mirai district. Participants carry lanterns through the dimly lit exhibition hall, searching for scattered clues to progressively solve puzzles related to Tutankhamun.

If visiting the exhibition during the day feels like studying ancient Egypt, the night experience immediately switches to adventure game mode. As the lantern light sweeps across hieroglyphs, statues, and tomb recreations on the walls, your vision is confined to a small area directly in front of you. Even turning a corner adds a thrilling sense of entering the unknown.

The "Night Museum" originally debuted as a limited-time event in the summer of 2025. Due to its overwhelmingly popular response, it was expanded to run almost daily from July to September 2026, with tickets consistently selling out. The organizers have now decided to extend the event until October, offering another chance for those who haven't managed to snag tickets yet.

The "Tutankhamun Museum," which hosts the event, doesn't just rely on its dim ambiance. The museum showcases over 130 meticulously crafted "super replicas," including a fully recreated Tutankhamun's tomb, the golden mask, and numerous burial artifacts. These are complemented by digital imagery and spatial presentations, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at ancient Egyptian relics previously only seen in photographs.

The exhibition is supervised by Egyptian archaeologist Shoji Kawae, and only three sets of these super replicas exist worldwide. During the nighttime event, the exhibition space, originally designed to showcase artifact details, transforms into a large-scale puzzle-solving area. Each experience lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and is limited to 50 participants per session.

Upon seeing photos of the lantern exploration, some netizens exclaimed, "It's so romantic!" while others said that just imagining exploring with a lantern makes them want to join. In the comments section, some even started chanting mysterious incantations like "Boke Boke, Gam Gam," full of ancient tomb adventure vibes, as if they had already transformed into explorers before even stepping into the museum.

▼ After seeing the event photos, netizens began imagining themselves exploring ancient tombs with a lantern.

However, some local netizens joked ruefully that they want to participate every year but always miss out on reservations. After all, the event has sold out multiple times previously. Although the October sessions have been increased to run almost daily (excluding closing days), popular dates might still require quick fingers to snag tickets.

The October 2026 sessions will take place from October 1st to 31st, excluding closing days, with three entry slots each evening: 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM. Ticket prices are 3,600 JPY for adults, 3,000 JPY for junior and high school students, and 2,500 JPY for elementary school students. The event is not open to pre-school children.

Night Museum tickets also include admission to the daytime permanent exhibition on the same day. Participants can first view the tomb and golden mask under normal lighting, then return to the same exhibition hall at night with a lantern to solve puzzles. Tickets for October go on sale starting September 18th at 8:00 PM via "Asoview!" on a first-come, first-served basis. It seems the real first puzzle might just be securing tickets before they sell out!

It was recently announced that JR Tokai is launching a collaboration project with Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen, titled "JR Tokai 'Oshi-tabi' x Mobile Suit Gundam Wing OPERATION TOKAIDO," officially kicking off on October 20th. This unexpected partnership has sparked a lot of fan banter, with many joking, "These guys endorsing a train feels really dangerous!" — instantly making the collaboration a hot topic.

The "Oshi-tabi" project is a long-running JR Tokai initiative that frequently collaborates with popular anime titles. During the event period, passengers on the Tokaido Shinkansen can enjoy exclusive in-train voice content featuring Mobile Suit Gundam Wing characters.

What's more, by tuning into the special voice content, you'll snag one random original "Metallic Card" (from a set of six designs)! Plus, if you check in at the six Nozomi-stopping stations—Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka—you can also grab one of six exclusive mobile wallpapers.

And that's not all! Original collaboration merchandise will also be available at "EDITH ANIME SHOP" and "Gamers Nagoya." The event is set to run from October 20, 2026, to January 17, 2027.

Naturally, collaborations like this always draw fans to pilgrimage and ride the trains. But this time, with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing at the helm—specifically, the five Gundam pilots alongside Relena—fans are hilariously quipping, "I have a bad feeling it's going to explode!" and "Each of these guys has the potential to turn the train into a crisis..."

Just Heero Yuy alone is practically a walking death flag...

While everyone's just having a laugh, it really highlights how Mobile Suit Gundam Wing still boasts immense popularity even thirty years later, allowing for this kind of playful banter and entertainment through collaborations. As for personal safety... will it really be smooth sailing with these six characters on board?

They've just announced a brand-new lineup of merchandise themed around the mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCGP for short). These goodies are set to drop on September 24, 2026, at Pokémon Center stores across Japan.

This collection features a ton of items that perfectly capture the game's vibe. Think an LED lamp designed like a "card pack hourglass" that doubles as cool home decor, or a multi-functional tissue case sporting the "Wave Resonance" expansion pack design, which can also be used as a pouch or a shoulder bag.

Plus, the immersive "Paper Theaters," known for their unique 3D and depth-of-field effects, are getting new additions featuring Eevee ex, Suicune ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex! The apparel in this drop uses Pokémon cards from the "Eevee Garden" and "Crimson Blaze" themed expansion packs as design elements. And get this: the backs feature huge, eye-catching designs of Snorlax ex or Mega Charizard Y ex!

▼ Card Pack Hourglass LED Lamp Price: 6,600 yen

▼ "Wave Resonance" Expansion Pack Tissue Case (Doubles as a Pouch & Shoulder Bag) Price: 3,850 yen

▼ Eevee ex Paper Theater Price: 5,500 yen

▼ Suicune ex Paper Theater Price: 5,500 yen

▼ Mega Gardevoir ex Paper Theater Price: 5,500 yen

▼ "Temporal Clash Dialga" & "Temporal Clash Palkia" Expansion Pack Sticker Set Price: 1,100 yen

▼ "Guardians of the Twin Heavens Solgaleo" & "Guardians of the Twin Heavens Lunala" Expansion Pack Sticker Set Price: 1,100 yen

▼ "Guidance of Sky and Sea Ho-Oh" & "Guidance of Sky and Sea Lugia" Expansion Pack Sticker Set Price: 1,100 yen

▼ Pokémon Coin Design Pin Badge Set (2 pieces) Price: 1,430 yen each

▼ "Crimson Blaze" Expansion Pack Pouch with Carabiner Price: 990 yen

▼ "Miracle Daily" Expansion Pack Pouch with Carabiner Price: 990 yen

▼ Eevee & Snorlax ex Sweatshirt Price: 7,700 yen

▼ Charmander & Mega Charizard Y ex Sweatshirt Price: 7,700 yen

▼ Cap Price: 2,970 yen

▼ Phone Wrist Strap with Rubber Charm Price: 2,200 yen

▼ MOFT Phone Stand Price: 5,940 yen