The Amazing Digital Circus has released its final episode, and its creators are now running merchandise events tied to the finale, including a Shibuya pop-up store and an online lottery at the FaveConnect Store.
The Amazing Digital Circus ended its run with a final episode that began distribution on YouTube and other platforms in June 2026. The 3D animated series, created by Gooseworx and released through Glitch Productions, follows humans trapped in a virtual world by an AI ringleader. Its pilot episode surpassed 440 million views, and total YouTube views exceed 1.3 billion.
The finale also drew a theatrical run that grossed over $36 million. That financial success, along with Glitch's merch-drop funding model, has been suggested as a potential alternative to Japan's traditional production committee structure for animation. The series has influenced Japanese culture through pop-up events and Nendoroids.
In Tokyo, a pop-up store ran at Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026, commemorating the final episode with character panels, a display of the made-to-order Charafine Graph, and purchase bonuses. Then, in August 2026, Nippon TV Wands opened an online lottery at the FaveConnect Store, featuring new original illustrations of Pomni, Jax, Caine, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, and Zooble in American diner-style costumes. Prizes include acrylic stands, can badges, die-cut stickers, and a special wall hanging. The lottery runs from August 21 to September 23, 2026.
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Aug 21
Nippon TV Wands has opened an online lottery for The Amazing Digital Circus at the FaveConnect Store. New original illustrations show Pomni, Jax, Caine, Ragatha, Gangle, Kinger, and Zooble in American diner-style costumes. Prizes include acrylic stands, can badges, die-cut stickers, and a special wall hanging. The lottery runs from August 21 to September 23, 2026.
Jul 2
The Amazing Digital Circus finale theatrical run grossed over $36 million. The series, created by Gooseworx and released via Glitch Productions' YouTube channel, premiered in October 2023. It has influenced Japanese culture with pop-up events and Nendoroids. Glitch's merch-drop funding model is suggested as a potential alternative for Japanese animation studios.
Jun 27
Infolens announced a pop-up store for The Amazing Digital Circus at Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026. The event commemorates the final episode release and will feature character panels, a display of the made-to-order Charafine Graph, and purchase bonuses including photo-style cards.
Jun 19
The final episode of the indie anime The Amazing Digital Circus has begun distribution on YouTube and other platforms. The 3D animated series, created by Gooseworx and GLITCH Productions, follows humans trapped in a virtual world by an AI ringleader. Its pilot episode surpassed 440 million views, and total YouTube views exceed 1.3 billion.