Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

[Slowhand]

Merch from VTuber Domyoji Cocoa Agency Riot Music Now Available for Pre-Order at Animate International

Sep 1st 2021

We try the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte in Japan!

2021-09-01T05:00:00Z
After a 15-year absence, we finally get our first taste of a drinkable pumpkin pie.

Japan’s new Final Fantasy fried chicken looks crazy, tastes great【Taste test】

2021-09-01T08:00:00Z
The flavor of the Light and Dark Crystals pairs great with a bottle of Moogle tea from Lawson.

Bleed Them Dry Premium Sake Bites into the U.S. with Designs by Yoshitaka Amano

Sep 1st 2021

Pawsonify Producing Officially Licensed Naruto:Shippuden, Boruto, and Inuyasha Pet Accessories

Sep 1st 2021

Is Burger King’s Big Mouth Burger really as overwhelmingly meaty as promised? 【Taste test】

2021-09-02T02:00:00Z
“Get ready for the arrival of a new era of big burgers,” the slogan promises, but does it deliver?

McDonald’s Japan releases new Tsukimi “moon-viewing” burgers for 2021

2021-09-02T03:00:00Z
Family of burgers, desserts, shakes and fries pay homage to the autumn moon.

Marvel Culinary Universe coming to pop-up cafe in Osaka this September

2021-09-02T03:30:00Z
Light lunch, assemble!

[Slowhand]

KFC Japan invites you to admire beauty of moon, then eat it with tsukimi fried chicken sandwiches

2021-09-02T05:00:00Z
Today, fried chicken is also your gateway to Japanese culture and linguistics.

We hunt for a PS5 in a high-stakes capsule toy machine in Akihabara

2021-09-02T14:00:00Z
Our reporter doesn’t have a problem though. He can stop anytime he wants.

New Ranma 1/2 fashion bag lineup is 100-percent retro anime stylish【Photos】

2021-09-02T18:00:00Z
Chaotic cursed cast of classic anime/manga are here to help keep your belongings in order.

Anisong Singer LiSA Serves as Campaign Model for NARS Japan’s Fall 2021 Lip Products

September 02, 2021 8:45pm CDT
“The appeal of NARS is that it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, regardless of age.”

Proclaim dedication to your special pirate-someone with deluxe One Piece-inspired jewelry

2021-09-03T01:00:00Z
Sometimes the ultimate treasure isn’t gold and diamonds, but the one you love.

Free fried chicken for using free Wi-Fi?!? Tokyo restaurant offers irresistible karaage freebie

2021-09-03T03:00:00Z
The only thing better than fried chicken is free fried chicken.

[Slowhand]

New luxury kuromitsu matcha frappe hits McDonald’s Japan’s McCafé for a limited time

2021-09-03T05:00:00Z
Savor a syrupy signature Japanese flavor with this new frappe — before they’re all gone!

Make Your Own Sakuna Fingers With This JUJUTSU KAISEN Molding

September 03, 2021 2:29am CDT
It’ll be finger-lickin’ good!

Japanese convenience store’s love letter vending machine proves they really do sell everything

2021-09-03T13:15:00Z
Rural convenience store at anime holy site offers canned coffee and bittersweet romance from same machine.

Real-world Gundam rations now on sale in Japan【Photos】

2021-09-04T02:00:00Z
Loyal soldiers and citizens of the anime’s Principality of Zeon can stock up on supplies for any years-long fights they envision.

[Slowhand]

New Pokémon PON name stamp collection lets you stamp your name on anything

2021-09-04T05:00:00Z
Choose from one of the original 151 Pokémon, and customize it however you like!

Piplup Gets Super-Sized Plush To Match Its Pride

posted on 2021-09-04 15:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee
The hefty plush weighs in at nine pounds.

[Slowhand]

Japanese minimalist retailer Muji launches new set of disaster preparedness kits

2021-09-05T17:30:00Z
Like all things Muji, minimalism and only having what’s necessary are key here.

How to put together a senbero drinking/snack session at Japan’s 100-yen convenience store【Photos】

2021-09-06T03:00:00Z
Drinks, food, and an important lesson for just 1,000 yen (US$9.19).

[Slowhand]

Figma creates realistic action figure of the inner human anatomy that’s fully posable

2021-09-07T01:00:00Z
There are action figures, and then there are educational and anatomically correct action figures.

Mochi ice cream ramen: Noodles will never be the same again

2021-09-07T03:00:00Z
We love Yukimi Daifuku ice creams, but will we love them when they’re wrapped in pork and floating in a hot, salty broth?

Nissin’s new Cup Noodle series smashes flavours together for super combined power

2021-09-07T03:45:00Z
Instant ramen range comes with a crazy commercial that’s gone viral online.

[Slowhand]

Major Retailer in Yokohama Limits Pokémon Card Sales to Those Who Can Answer a PokéQuiz

September 07, 2021 2:41am CDT
Can you answer 'em all?

We assembled an Edo period-style tea-carrying mechanical doll【Pics, videos】

2021-09-07T17:30:00Z
The jury’s still out on whether it’s creepy, cute, or creepy-cute.

New line of Super Mario loungewear has the perfect pajamas for your stay-at-home life

2021-09-08T03:15:00Z
Shirts, pants, sweaters, cushions, blankets, slippers, all with Super Mario characters. What more could you need?

Demon Slayer Creator Koyoharu Gotouge Draws Tanjiro As a Boar in a Shirt Pocket For 1st Exhibition Goods

September 07, 2021 10:51pm CDT
Shirts, posters, and bags will be available at the 1st Demon Slayer exhibition

[Slowhand]

“Science of deliciousness” steak-and-coffee chips, developed by analysing human taste sensors

2021-09-08T05:00:00Z
A whacky science experiment designed to engage all your taste receptors at the same time.

Wild Pokémon 25th Anniversary Donuts Appear at Krispy Kreme

September 08, 2021 5:45am CDT
Classic starter 'Mon are yours for the snacking if you live in Australia

No More Heroes III Officially Licensed Fashion Items

Sep 8th 2021

Fire Up Your Pet’s Life With Promare Accessories

posted on 2021-09-08 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Promare returns to select U.S. theaters on September 16, 19

We buy chocolate fish in a can from a store in Akihabara

2021-09-09T01:30:00Z
Sweet mackerel! This is going to be one helluva taste test.

McDonald’s Japan’s new Tsukimi “moon-viewing” burger takes melty cheese to a whole new level

2021-09-09T03:30:00Z
In our humble opinion, this is the richest moon-viewing burger in history.

[Slowhand]

Pocari Sweat offers free self-care packages for those battling COVID-19 at home

2021-09-09T05:00:00Z
They will deliver 12 bottles of Pocari Sweat plus 36 sachets of frozen drinks.

Apple pie ice cream bars arrive in Japan and they’re superb【Taste test】

2021-09-09T14:00:00Z
We may have to start saying “as Japanese as apple pie bars” from now on.

Falling into the sweet life with Japanese convenience stores’ new sweet potato sweets【Taste test】

2021-09-09T15:00:00Z
Autumn comes to Family Mart with the simultaneous of a huge new dessert lineup made with Japanese sweet potatoes.

We test Japan’s new Gaming Chopsticks Holder

2021-09-09T17:30:00Z
Gadget proves it’s a game-changer after doing battle with a variety of snack foods.

ERY (KiLLKiLLS) and miko (exist†trace) Star in New Photo Collection by Masanori Kato

Sep 9th 2021

Japanese company makes a robot specifically to keep your cat entertained

2021-09-10T03:00:00Z
The future is here for fun-deprived felines.

[AnimePoster]

@Slowhand

Wild Pokémon 25th Anniversary Donuts Appear at Krispy Kreme

They a going wild and crazy with all this Pokémon stuff food
Pretty soon they are going to have Pokémon pizza in the shape of the actual Pokémon out of pepperoni talk about wild

[Slowhand]

Suntory to release new Yamazaki smoke-barrel aged plum liqueur in limited quantities

2021-09-10T05:00:00Z
The perfect drink for fans of both peaty whisky and ume-shu!

Hedorah: King of the dust mops and more celebrate 50th anniversary of legendary kaiju’s debut

2021-09-10T16:00:00Z
It can wipe out grime as easily as Hedorah wipes out people.

Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak and Bleach’s Shinigami Captains Throw Down In Latest Collaboration

Sep 10th 2021

McDonald’s Japan’s Tsukimi “moon-viewing” pie oozes Japanese flavour

2021-09-11T03:00:00Z
The perfect flavour for a traditional Japanese festival.

[Slowhand]

JUJUTSU KAISEN Brings Its Cursed Energy to Dydo Coffee Cans

September 11, 2021 1:02am CDT
28 different cans will feature characters from the hit TV anime

Amazing Totoro bread reveals a different side to the Ghibli anime character【Video】

2021-09-11T07:00:00Z
Giant bread contains a giant surprise.

Nadia’s Magical Blue Water Pendant Can Now Be Yours

September 11, 2021 1:45pm CDT
Movic will also offer Captain Nemo’s Blue Water as part of 30th anniversary recreations

Halloween “Black Pancakes” and “Bloody Tunnbrod” coming to IKEA stores in Tokyo

2021-09-12T00:00:00Z
It’s a very IKEA Halloween in Japan.

[AnimePoster]

@Slowhand

JUJUTSU KAISEN Brings Its Cursed Energy to Dydo Coffee Cans

It seems like Japan is getting more and more like Americans with their coffee

I might have to try their kind of coffee and see if there’s a difference

[Slowhand]

How to make a sinfully decadent Apple Pie Bar pie out of Japanese grocery store stuff【SoraKitchen】

2021-09-12T05:00:00Z
We create an apple pie inception that’s as ill-advised as it is appetizing.

Yoshinoya beef bowls become miniature gacha toys

2021-09-12T09:00:00Z
Six sets so realistic they’re making our mouths water.

Mos Burger adds new plant-based vegan teriyaki burger to its menu

2021-09-12T17:30:00Z
You won’t find another teriyaki burger like this one in Japan.

The best-selling rice ball at Family Mart is…SPAM onigiri?

2021-09-13T01:00:00Z
What makes the Tuna Mayonnaise Spam Musubi so popular with Japanese convenience store customers?

New Japanese gadget is like a toaster for instant food pouches, gets you fed in a jiffy

2021-09-13T02:00:00Z
Make warming up instant foods even easier than before!

The Mountain Has Moved capsule toys literally move mountains for your enjoyment

2021-09-13T03:30:00Z
Just not in time for Mountain Day.

[Slowhand]

We made pan-fried and baked mini apple pies using gyoza dumpling wrappers【SoraKitchen】

2021-09-13T05:00:00Z
No pie crust on hand? No problem.

Nissin Cup Noodle Soda gives us the flavour of instant ramen as fizzy drinks!

2021-09-13T13:00:00Z
Yes, these are real — and they’re available to preorder now!

Korean style chicken, ginseng, and brown rice soup in a can coming to Japanese vending machines

2021-09-13T14:30:00Z
Wholesome meals don’t get any more portable than that.

Heat sake like they do at a Japanese izakaya with this special at-home set

2021-09-13T15:15:00Z
Special delivery from a Japanese-style pub in Tokyo!

Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako strips away the cosplay for new photo book

2021-09-13T16:00:00Z
Enako’s first “no-cosplay” photo book promises to be her “biggest exposure in history”.

Evangelion Ichiban Kuji Prizes Include Long-Haired Rei Figure

posted on 2021-09-13 16:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee

Is Japan’s new Super Combined Cup Noodle series really as great as it claims to be?

2021-09-14T02:00:00Z
Nissin plays matchmaker with its flavours, creating new couples that fight and make love together.

Limited-time One Piece-themed Wonda canned coffees are now on sale in Japan!

2021-09-14T02:30:00Z
You can collect a total of 44 unique designs featuring fan-favorite characters from the best-selling manga series in Japanese history.

Lotteria’s Tsukimi Rib Sandwich joins the fight for Japanese tsukimi supremacy【Taste test】

2021-09-14T03:00:00Z
Moon-viewing shrimp burger and guilty-pleasure cheeseburger also arrive in our stomach.

[Slowhand]

We try Japan’s new drinkable curry in a can

2021-09-14T05:00:00Z
When you want the taste of Japanese curry…without the fuss of cutlery.

New Adidas Hachiko sneakers pay homage to Shibuya’s famous loyal dog

2021-09-14T14:00:00Z
The third release in the Adidas x Atmos Shibuya Pack promoting Tokyo street culture to the world.

Kaiba’s Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! Briefcase Goes Up for Sale For Series’ 25th Anniversary

September 14, 2021 1:20pm CDT
Yes, it does come with all three Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards

Satellite Arts Offers Custom Signed Shikishi by Kenichi Sonoda, Kia Asamiya (NSFW)

posted on 2021-09-14 16:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Tokyo Demon Slayer store’s edible “bamboo tubes” are surprisingly phallic-looking, fans find

2021-09-14T16:00:00Z
Bamboo Tube Meat Buns have some thinking of eating another kind of meat.

Combining all of Nissin’s new Cup Noodle series into one powerful bowl of ramen

2021-09-15T02:30:00Z
Man vs. Massive Bowl of Cup Ramen.

Azur Lane Officially Licensed Fashion Items

Sep 14th 2021

The Wendy’s Pretzel Burger returns to Japan for a limited time!

2021-09-15T03:30:00Z
New and improved version promises to be more delicious than ever before.

[Slowhand]

Starbucks unveils new Roasted Sweet Potato Frappuccino in Japan

2021-09-15T05:00:00Z
Yaki imo is the star of the show this autumn.

Anime girl skirt-peeking leg-spreading noren is a new frontier in otaku merch【Video】

2021-09-15T16:00:00Z
Mobile game celebrates fourth anniversary with a very unique creation.

French Perfume Label Etat Libre d’Orange Finds A Ghost In The Shell With New Fragrance Collaboration

September 15, 2021 11:06am CDT
Ghost in the Shell inspired fragrance produced in collaboration with author Masamune Shirow

CLAMP Releases Limited Edition Magic Knight Rayearth-Inspired Kimono

posted on 2021-09-15 17:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee
Only three kimonos of each color will be made and sold

Does this egg timer from Japanese 100-yen store Daiso really work?

2021-09-16T02:00:00Z
We find out if this cute gadget is all it’s cracked up to be.

Drinkable whipped cream in a can is Japanese sweets fans’ newest obsession【Photos】

2021-09-16T03:15:00Z
Whipped Cream is a Drink is a dessert and a philosophy all rolled into one.

Mos Burger’s popular Focaccia Sandwich returns to Japan after seven years

2021-09-16T04:00:00Z
A new take on an old favourite, complete with “glamping sauce”.

[Slowhand]

Cup Noodle Sodas: Culinary innovation or beverage abomination?

2021-09-16T13:15:00Z
Instant ramen becomes fizzy drinks, and we’ve tried them all so you don’t have to.

Japan’s Best Home Senbero: Don Quijote sells booze and surprisingly good “sushi” for under US$10

2021-09-16T15:15:00Z
This makeshift bar food will have our reporter battling windmills in no time.

The Elric Brothers Transform Crunchyroll with the All New CR Loves: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

September 16, 2021 2:00pm CDT
Available for pre-order until October 4th – get yours today!

Former Employees Sue Good Smile for Distributing ‘Potentially Obscene Sexually Explicit Anime Merchandise’

posted on 2021-09-16 17:00 EDT by Alex Mateo
Good Smile initially sued former vice presidents for corporate misconduct

This type of conveyor belt sushi tastes different in Tokyo than it does in Osaka, but why?

2021-09-17T02:00:00Z
Same fish, same restaurant chain, but something is very different between Kanto and Kansai.

Let’s make a giant soap bubble with Daiso’s Let’s Make a Giant Soap Bubble

2021-09-17T03:00:00Z
Finally, a product that does what it says.

We try fresh orange juice squeezed for us by a vending machine in Saitama【Taste test】

2021-09-17T03:30:00Z
Does fresh OJ taste even sweeter when it’s squeezed by a machine?

[Psychopuppet]

@Slowhand

Anime girl skirt-peeking leg-spreading noren is a new frontier in otaku merch【Video】

Pup does not understand the appeal .

[Slowhand]

Play the meta capsule toy game at Japan’s second-hand stores for some real surprises

2021-09-17T05:00:00Z
Join us for a little bit of toy archeology.

Muji adds Japanese haori samurai coats to their casual wear collection

2021-09-17T13:00:00Z
Perfect for modern-day warriors.

Demon Slayer popcorn bucket sells out to huge crowds at Universal Studios Japan

2021-09-17T14:15:00Z
Fans lined up for hours for this anime character, and a lot of them had to return home empty-handed.

Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store

2021-09-17T16:15:00Z
All 12 floors “reborn” at global flagship store.

Japanese toilet sweets put a new twist on tradition

2021-09-17T17:30:00Z
The perfect sweet for a potty mouth.

Sign of autumn – Japanese sweet potatoes Frappuccino appears at Starbucks Japan【Taste test】

2021-09-17T23:00:00Z
Is this yaki imo drink worth eating?

One minute is all you need to make this popular instant noodle meal from Okayama【SoraKitchen】

2021-09-18T01:00:00Z
Part spaghetti, part Asian noodle, all deliciousness…you’ll want to get your hands on some…if you can find them!

Animelo Summer Live 2021 Merch Available at animate International

Sep 17th 2021

Cup Noodle’s Super Combined flavors become super-awesome combined robots made from the cups【Pics】

2021-09-18T03:00:00Z
Empty instant ramen cups, gattai!