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2025
Sep 6
Inside's photo feature looks back at Tokyo Game Show 2025 cosplay, spotlighting characters from Arknights: Endfield, Star Savior, VALORANT, and more. The retrospective arrives as TGS 2026 approaches, set for September 17 to 21, marking the 30th anniversary and a record five-day run.
Sep 3
Meta Osaka will hold the XNAMBA MUSIC FESTIVAL -2025- Encore Screening on September 23, 2026, at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo. The event marks the first anniversary of the virtual music festival held at Zepp Namba in Osaka on September 13, 2025, which drew 1,800 attendees. Cheering, clapping, and glow sticks are permitted.
Aug 17
Furyu will release a prize figure of Hatsune Miku in the Racing Miku 2025 Sepang Ver. design, based on an illustration by Kei Mochizuki. The figure, part of Furyu's Muchutto Figure prize brand, depicts Miku in a summer racing style, holding a water gun and posed as if dashing forward. The approximately 20cm tall sculpt captures an energetic expression with a wink and detailed clothing. It will be available as a prize starting in the 4th week of August 2026. The figure is part of the Hatsune Miku GT Project, which features Miku as a racing mascot. The announcement was covered by Dengeki Hobby Web and Inside, both noting the figure's dynamic pose and appeal. The prize will be distributed through Furyu's prize lineup, with details available on the official product page. Fans of the Racing Miku series and collectors of prize figures can expect this summer-themed addition to arrive later this month.
Jul 15
Good Smile Company's top scale figure line Signature Class has a new entry: a 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance. The figure, illustrated by Rella, features aurora coating on the hair and a combination of pearl paint and clear parts. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books for 32,799 yen.
Jul 3
All 127 episodes of the first Inazuma Eleven TV anime will be broadcast for free on ABEMA's Family Anime 2 Channel starting July 4, released sequentially over 10 days. The film Inazuma Eleven: The Movie 2025 will also air for free on July 13. Each day's episodes are available for catch-up viewing for seven days after broadcast.
Jul 3
Good Smile Company announced a 1/7 scale figure of Hatsune Miku based on the main visual for the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance. The figure is part of the company's top-tier Signature Class line, sculpted by Soga with coloring by Graham Mask, and is scheduled for release in September 2027 at 32,800 yen.
Jun 18
Good Smile Company announced a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku in the main visual costume for Magical Mirai 2025, themed "Seigaiten" (starry sky), designed by illustrator Tiv. The figure includes three expression parts, a microphone, star, and zunda dango. A re-release of the Magical Mirai 2016 Ver. Nendoroid was also announced. Both are scheduled for advance sale at Magical Mirai 2026 and pre-orders open August 31, 2026.
Jun 15
ANYCOLOR announced the Blu-ray release for Nijisanji WORLD TOUR 2025 Singin' in the Rainbow! Hiroshima Performance, scheduled for September 16, 2026. The disc includes the main concert, audio commentary by Joe Rikiichi, Sango Suo, and Sho Hoshishiro, and liver camera footage of three songs. Store-specific bonuses include an acrylic stand set, bromide, a cloth poster, and a can badge early reservation bonus.
Jun 8
Good Smile Company has announced the figure "Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance Ver.," based on a newly drawn illustration used for the 2025 10th-anniversary concert. The colored prototype shows Miku standing on ice with auroras, rendered in translucent coloring. Further details will come from the official account.
Jun 4
Good Smile Company will release a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 concert, commemorating the event's 10th anniversary. The figure is scheduled for November 2026 and will be sold exclusively through the Good Smile Company official shop.