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ナンバーワン戦隊ゴジュウジャーVSブンブンジャー

No Yomimono story covers this title. The supplied stories are about unrelated merchandise, games, films, and manga, and none reports on the Gavan versus Bunbun crossover.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 17

No Yomimono story in the supplied set reports on this title. The 30 stories provided cover separate subjects: statue and figure solicitations, arcade and game updates, a live-action Zelda film casting report, and a Gavan V-Cinema and its tie-ins. None names a Gavan versus Bunbun crossover or any production connected to it.

The Gavan material that does appear concerns a separate V-Cinema, Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity VS Laya (also romanized in the stories as Lier, Lyar, and Rya), a continuation of a TV series screening from December 11 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters. That work, its cast, its December run, and its June 9, 2027 disc release are distinct from the entity named here, and the stories do not link the two.

Because no supplied story addresses this title, this dossier has no current status, no production facts, and no key facts to report. Any claim about format, staff, cast, release window, or story content for this title would come from outside the provided stories, so none is included.

Timeline

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Facts

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movie · December 11, 2026 · 2026-08-08
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live_action · December 11, 2026 · 2026-08-08
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live_action · June 9, 2027 · 2026-08-08
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ona · 2026-08-02 · 2026-08-07
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movie · December 11 · 2026-08-07
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movie · June 9, 2027 · 2026-08-07
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movie · December 11 · Japan · 2026-08-07
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game · 2026-07-02 · Nintendo Switch · 2026-07-02
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movie · 2026-04-14 · JP · 2026-05-31
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Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD pre-orders open (Premium Bandai) · 2026-08-08
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new character Gavan Eternity · 2026-08-08
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V-Cinema film · 2026-08-07
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The set includes the DX Gaburion Blade (Eternity ver.), a Galactic Federation Police Notebook, 11 license cards, and a Yukaider Emergy. · 2026-08-08
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direct continuation of the TV series' final episode · 2026-08-08
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It is free on the PROJECT R.E.D. official YouTube channel and available to members of the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club. · 2026-08-07
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The episode is positioned as a key bridge to a crossover with current successor show Kakumei Hunter Omega Horn. · 2026-08-07
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The film is set to reveal the mystery of the Gavanion Trigger and the Biscatonic Star Cluster Incident. · 2026-08-07
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features new hero Gavan Eternity · 2026-08-07

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1d ago

JELLY JELLY GAMES to Release Japanese Edition of Mechs vs. Minions in 2027

JELLY JELLY GAMES announced on October 23, 2026 that it will publish a Japanese edition of Mechs vs. Minions in 2027. The cooperative board game, set in the League of Legends world, has 2 to 4 players programming mech actions with cards across 10 missions of about 60 to 90 minutes each. Riot Games released the original in 2016; it went out of print in 2020, and a reprint was set for its 10th anniversary through a licensing deal with Incredible Dream Studios. Title and price are undecided.

3d ago

LAM And Ilya Kuvshinov Talk Internet Art At NIGHT HIKE 2026

NIGHT HIKE 2026 in Makuhari runs October 31 and November 1 at Makuhari Messe, moving up from its 2023 start at Shibuya WOMB. LAM made the key visual and appears in the live installation SYNK, while Ilya Kuvshinov performs live drawing. In a joint interview, the two illustrators trace how they found each other's work online more than 10 years ago and discuss shared motifs, including short hairstyles.

4d ago

Bungo Stray Dogs and Zoff Launch Six Character Glasses

Eyewear brand Zoff opened web pre-orders on October 21, 2026 for "Zoff | Bungo Stray Dogs," a six-model glasses collection built around the TV anime. Each frame is 12,200 yen with set lenses included, and every pair ships with an original case and a cloth printed with an anime scene. The six characters are Atsushi Nakajima, Osamu Dazai, Ranpo Edogawa, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Chuuya Nakahara and Fyodor D. Designs draw on each character's ability, hair color and costume: a tiger paw motif for Atsushi Nakajima, bandage details on the Osamu Dazai hinge, and the words "Crime and Punishment" inside the Fyodor D temples. Temple tips carry a metal plate for the character's affiliation, either the Armed Detective Agency, the Port Mafia or the Rats in the House of the Dead. Pre-orders close November 25, 2026, with shipping to start sequentially from late July 2027. Orders are online only; Zoff stores will not take reservations.

5d ago

TMS Adds Lupin III vs. Detective Conan Film to YouTube, Fourth Conan Collection to Netflix

TMS Entertainment will stream Lupin III vs. Detective Conan The Movie in English dub on YouTube for a limited time from October 24. Netflix lists the fourth curated Detective Conan episode collection for November 1. The crossover film opened in Japanese theaters in December 2013; Discotek released it on Blu-ray and previously on DVD in Japanese with subtitles in 2015.

Oct 15

Prime 1 Studio Opens Pre-Orders For Batman VS Clayface Statue

Prime 1 Studio is adding an Ultimate Premium Masterline Batman (Comic) Batman VS Clayface statue, built from a Jim Lee illustration from Batman: One Bad Day. The 1/4 scale piece stands about 83cm tall and weighs roughly 44.55kg, priced at 340,890 yen. Pre-orders run from October 15 to December 15, 2026, with release set between March and June 2028. A DX Version and DX Bonus Version add extra parts.

Oct 14

MSS Godzilla EX Adds 1962 Godzilla And Two Glow-In-The-Dark Sofubi

CCP's MSS Godzilla EX line adds four painted soft vinyl figures: the 1962 Godzilla from King Kong vs. Godzilla in Standard and Dark Earth versions, plus Titanosaurus and Mechagodzilla (1975) from Terror of Mechagodzilla as Luminous Red and Luminous Green glow-in-the-dark releases. Reference prices run from 5,280 to 5,720 yen, and Rakuten Books is taking preorders.

Oct 13

Bandai Namco Experience Sets Second Overseas VS CHALLENGE In Kuala Lumpur

Bandai Namco Experience will produce VS CHALLENGE KL Midtown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled to open November 5, 2026. Planning and sales are handled by Bandai Namco Experience, with local operations run by AEON Fantasy Malaysia. The facility introduces 20 activities chosen for the Malaysian market from more than 100 types developed in Japan. It is the company's second overseas production, following VS CHALLENGE AEON Mall Deltamas in Indonesia on June 13, 2024. The company will also exhibit at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Oct 13

Nami Seto Marks Sofmap Return with Eighth DVD vs Virtual Eros

Nami Seto held a release event on September 23 at Sofmap AKIBA Amusement Hall for her eighth DVD, vs Virtual Eros, distributed by Air Control, running 120 minutes and priced at 4,598 yen. She agreed to the shoot after her manager suggested she appear again, filming in Tokyo this spring. The eight-scene series is her latest in that format.

Oct 11

Cho Gavan Film Reveals Gavan Eternity as Taito Gado, 7ORDER Theme Song

The full trailer and main poster for 'Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity VS Laya' have been released. Gavan Eternity, previously kept secret, is worn by Taito Gado (played by Takahiro Fujimoto), who was supposed to have died in the line of duty in the TV series. The theme song 'Feeling your Dream,' written by the five-member group 7ORDER, is unveiled. The film screens for a limited time from Friday, December 11 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters.

Oct 10

Premium Bandai Opens Preorders For Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah Statue At 472,890 Yen

Premium Bandai is taking preorders for a Legacy Art statue of Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the 1991 Heisei entry. The piece stands about 82 cm tall, sets Godzilla's dark blue-gray against King Ghidorah's gold, and lights the gravity beams and missile emissions with LED units. Swappable heads cover the poster art and film suit versions. It costs 472,890 yen, orders close October 28, and shipping is set for January 2028.

Oct 7

SakaTsuku RTW Adds Yusuf Fofana To AUTUMN SCOUT

Sega's Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! Road to World is running AUTUMN SCOUT from October 7 to November 4, 2026, adding new ★5 players at Level MAX (Lv.50), Awakening Stage 2, and All Skills and Abilities UP Lv.3. The featured players are Yusuf Fofana, Jan Ziolkowski, Artem Dovbyk, Perbis Estupinyan, and Shadi Riad.

Oct 7

Cheoljiang Debuts With Getter Team Figures

C&A Global, CCSTOYS, and the Korean design studio PROTOTYPE 001 will release a die-cast posable figure set of the Getter Team from the OVA Getter Robo Armageddon. Getter 1, Getter 2, and Getter 3 are the first release in the new Cheoljiang series. The set is priced at 38,500 yen with a scheduled December 2026 release.

Oct 5

Bandai Opens Pre-Orders for 82cm Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Statue

Premium Bandai opened pre-orders on September 30 for a Legacy Art statue of Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the 1991 Heisei film. The piece stands about 82cm tall and costs 472,890 yen including tax. LEDs light the gravity beams and missile fire. Orders close October 28 at 23:00, with shipping scheduled for January 2028.

Oct 5

Ilya Kuvshinov Details Character Work on Compile Heart's Villion:Code

Ilya Kuvshinov, the artist behind character designs for Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045, answered questions about his work on Compile Heart's game Villion:Code. He said his first sketch showed the protagonists lined up together, that some characters were approved on the spot while Chloe was redone from scratch, and that Anastasia went through the most revisions, becoming less symmetrical in haircut and costume.

Oct 5

Bandai Opens Lottery For Godzilla Vs. Digital Monster COLOR WarGreymon Figure

Premium Bandai takes lottery applications for the Toho Daikaiju WarGreymon: "G" Erosion Mode figure from the Godzilla vs. Digital Monster COLOR collaboration from Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:00 to Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 23:00. Winners are announced in late October 2026, with shipping planned for December 2026. The figure is about 26 cm tall, distributed by PLEX, and priced at 37,400 yen including tax. A DefoReal version opens second pre-orders on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Sep 30

Yes, That's 472,890 Yen For The 'Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah' Ohrai Statue

Legacy Art is turning Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for 'Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah' into a painted statue roughly 82cm tall and about 31.52kg, priced at 472,890 yen with a flat 15,000 yen shipping fee. Pre-orders open at noon on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 through the Marpy Garage Online Store on Premium Bandai, with shipping set for January 2028 rather than 2027.

Sep 19

Bandai Namco Announces Balance Adjustments For Nine Inibo Units At TGS 2026

At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Bandai Namco Experience announced a balance update for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost, scheduled for October 1. Nine existing units are being adjusted. Strike Gundam gets overhauled charge shots per form plus new melee attacks, Hecate gains block bits, and Star Build Strike Gundam gets changes centered on the Star Beam Cannon with new actions. Guncannon and Hyaku Shiki also appeared in the update visual. The remaining four units will be revealed later.

Sep 17

Godzilla VS Digital Monster Mini Soft Vinyl Chronicle Opens Pre-Orders At Kadokawa Store

Plex's "Godzilla VS Digital Monster Mini Soft Vinyl Chronicle" is now accepting pre-orders at the Kadokawa Store, priced at 3,960 yen including tax. The lineup has six types, including a newly sculpted "WarGreymon: 'G' Erosion Mode" in which Godzilla (1999) G Cells erode WarGreymon. Each box contains six pieces; pre-orders are scheduled to close September 28, 2026, with shipping in early December 2026.

Sep 15

4Gamer Sets Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost Stage At TGS 2026

4Gamer will host a stage event for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost at its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth on September 19, 2026, from 15:15 to 15:45. Voice actress Tomomi Isomura is MC, with game center employee and esports caster Nakao as guest. They will present the game and its latest information, and the stage will stream live on the YouTube channel 4GamerSP.

Sep 11

GiGO To Roll Out VSPO! Scale Figures In Three Weekly Waves From September 21

GENDA GiGO Entertainment will release the VSPO! Scale Figure -Play with paint- vol.10 prize at GiGO Group stores in three weekly installments starting Monday, September 21, 2026. Kurone Yano appears first, Yuuhi Chidori from Tuesday, September 29, and Kokage Tsumugi from Friday, October 9. The prizes are store-exclusive, limited in quantity, and end when stock runs out.

Sep 10

Cho Gavan V-Cinext Adds Enako, Reo Nagatsuma, Ryojiro Tsuji as Survivors

The V-Cinext Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity VS Lya has announced three guest cast members: cosplayer Enako as the psychokinetic Nitocris, 7ORDER's Reo Nagatsuma as the fire-wielding Randy, and stage actor Ryojiro Tsuji as the electricity-wielding Carter. All three play members of Survivors, an anti-government group on Planet Arcam, and clash with Reiji Doki and Kentaro Yasui's Fuma Kumu. Character visuals, comments, and a teaser trailer are out. A limited theatrical run starts Friday, December 11.

Sep 3

Bandai Spirits Reissues Ohrai Poster Mechagodzilla With New Coloring

Bandai Spirits will reissue the Chogokin Tamashii Mix Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) with new coloring, changing the subdued silver to a bluish glossy silver. The company also announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Poster Coloring Ver.) -Movie Graphic Plus- figure. Reservations open September 3, 2026.

Sep 2

Ninja vs. Gokudo Author Apologizes for Hiatus, Cites Mental Health

Shinsuke Kondo apologized on X/Twitter that his manga Ninja vs. Gokudo remains on hiatus after half a year, explaining he is still dealing with mental health issues. He said he is not particularly depressed but cannot concentrate on storyboards, and learned he is in a long depressive phase of bipolar disorder. He finished the manuscript for chapter 147 and will resume once chapter 148 is storyboarded.

Aug 22

Gundam EXVS.2 Infinite Boost Adds Ashtaron Hermit Crab and Black Knight Squad Carla

Bandai Namco Entertainment will add two new units to Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost. Gundam Ashtaron Hermit Crab from After War Gundam X arrives September 1 as a cost 2500 all-rounder. Black Knight Squad Carla from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM joins September 16 as a cost 3000 all-rounder. The September 1 patch also adjusts 10 existing units and refines the Gundam F91 model. A championship tournament is planned for GUNDAM-Con2027.

Aug 20

Haikyu!! Reveals VS the Little Giant Visual and Where the Monsters Go Action PV

During the August 19, 2026 special program Haikyu!! RECEPTION #3, held on Haikyu!! Day, new material for two 2027 works was unveiled. A concept visual for Haikyu!! The Movie: VS The Little Giant shows Hinata Shoyo and Hoshiumi Korai facing off at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. An action PV for the special anime Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go features Bokuto Kotaro and Kiryu Wakatoshi exchanging spikes.

Aug 18

MODEROID Mazinger ZERO Re-Release Set for January 2027

Good Smile Company is re-releasing the MODEROID plastic model of Mazinger ZERO from 'Shin Mazinger ZERO vs Ankoku Daishogun' in January 2027. The kit, originally released in September 2024, stands approximately 155mm tall and features articulated joints. It uses molded colors, pre-painted parts, and stickers to reproduce the color scheme without painting. The high heat plate and ZERO Scrander on the back are made of clear parts, and the ZERO Scrander is detachable. The model includes a gimmick that reproduces the opening and closing of the face, along with open hands and gripping hands. The prototype is by T-REX, with production cooperation from Sentinel, Nakano Haijin, and Tetsuo Sakata (HRG). The price is 7,500 yen (tax included), and reservations are being accepted until September 30. Shipping is scheduled for January 2027.

Aug 13

The Cave Diver Crawls Onto Steam With Physics Horror

Individual developer Ovsko released The Cave Diver on Steam on August 13, 2026. The horror adventure game costs 1,350 yen, with a 10 percent launch discount bringing it to 1,215 yen until August 23. The player controls a protagonist with paralyzed legs who crawls through narrow caves using only their arms, searching for a flower said to bloom at the bottom and heal all illnesses. The caves are labyrinthine, with branching tunnels that lead to dead ends where turning back is physically impossible. Players can place signs to mark their route and warn of dangers. Characters and objects move via physics simulation, and some puzzles require physics-based actions, such as swinging from a collapsed platform to cross a gap. If the player becomes stuck, the protagonist dies trapped in the rock, and on restart, the corpse of a predecessor may remain at that spot. The game supports Japanese and is available on PC via Steam.

Aug 8

Gavan: Infinity vs. Laya Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Pre-orders Open August 7

Premium Bandai begins accepting pre-orders on August 7 at 16:00 for the V-Cinema Next 'Ultra Space Detective Gavan: Infinity vs. Laya' Blu-ray/DVD Special Edition. The set includes the DX Gaburion Blade (Eternity ver.), a Galactic Federation Police Notebook, 11 license cards, and a Yukaider Emergy. The film opens in theaters December 11, 2026.

Aug 8

Godzilla vs. Hedorah Sofubi Figure Gets Lottery Sale

Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale for the sofubi figure GVA Hedorah (1971) Landing Period yellow sludge, based on the 1971 film Godzilla vs. Hedorah. Applications open July 27 and close August 16. The figure stands about 15.5 cm tall, costs 25,000 yen, and ships in September 2026.

Aug 7

New Gavan Eternity Suit Revealed for Gavan Infinity vs Lier

Toei unveiled Gavan Eternity, a new hero in an orange metallic suit, debuting in the V-Cinema Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity vs Lier. The Joushasha's identity and abilities remain unknown. The film follows the TV series finale and will be shown in theaters from December 11, with Blu-ray and DVD release on June 9, 2027.

Aug 7

Ultra Galaxy Gavan Infinite Gaiden Episode 1 Airs Free, V-Cinema Film Set for December

Toei released episode 1 of the mini-drama series Ultra Galaxy Gavan Infinite Gaiden, titled "Red Shadow," on August 2. It is free on the PROJECT R.E.D. official YouTube channel and available to members of the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club. The episode is positioned as a key bridge to a crossover with current successor show Kakumei Hunter Omega Horn.

Aug 7

V Cinema Gavan Infinity VS Rya Sets December 11 Theatrical Run

The V Cinemax 'Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity VS Rya' will screen for a limited time from December 11 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters, with a teaser visual released. The film follows the TV series' aftermath, investigating the Biscatonic Star Cluster Incident and Death Gavan's fall into darkness.

Aug 6

Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief Special Edition Airs on BS12

BS12 Twelvi broadcasts the TV series special edition 'Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief' on July 26 at 7:00 PM on 'Sunday Anime Theater.' The special presents episodes depicting Kid's origin and his first confrontation with Conan, with new footage. Script and composition are by Junichi Miyashita, produced by TMS Entertainment.

Jul 26

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer: X-PLUS and ART STORM Showcase New Figures

At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held on July 26, 2026, multiple figure manufacturers displayed upcoming releases. X-PLUS showed the second installment of the "Sakai Yuji Best Works Selection Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Poster Version," a sofubi figure of Beast King Klebatess from "Klebatess - The Beast King, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero," and the "Toho 30cm Series" Godzilla (Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey) and Space Godzilla. Also at X-PLUS: "Gigantic Series" Return of Ultraman Spacium Beam Pose, "Great Monster Series" Plastic Monster Gokinezura, Foam Monster Grotes Alien, and the in-production "KOF XV" Shermie 1/6 Scale Statue. ART STORM / FEWTURE MODELS displayed sofubi figures from "The Return of Ultraman" and "Ultraman Nexus," as well as Godzilla (2001), SpaceGodzilla, and Anguirus from the "Godzilla" series. They also showed sofubi figures of Mothra and the Demon Beast King Klevates, and a statue of Shermie from "KOF XV."

Jul 16

SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos Hits Lowest Price Ever on PS4, Switch

SNK's crossover fighting game 'SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos' is on sale at its lowest price ever on PlayStation 4 and Switch. The current version, released in July 2024, adds rollback netcode for online battles, a lobby for up to nine players, and tournament modes. The game features 36 characters from both publishers, including deep cuts like Zero from Mega Man Zero and Red Arremer from Ghosts 'n Goblins, plus a gallery of 89 pieces of key art. The sale runs for a limited time at 1,490 yen on both storefronts.

Jul 14

Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin Manga Ends

Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin manga, based on Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin, has ended. The final chapter appeared in the summer issue of Shogakukan's Zōkan Flowers magazine on Tuesday. The manga launched in the magazine's inaugural issue in 2012 and follows the gentleman thief in early 20th century Paris. Shogakukan published seven compiled volumes, the last in 2023.

Jul 14

Super Mechagodzilla Gets MODEROID Plastic Model Kit

Good Smile Company's MODEROID series is releasing an assembly plastic model of Super Mechagodzilla from the 1991 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. The set includes both Mechagodzilla and Garuda units that combine to form the full Super Mechagodzilla. Scheduled for March 2027, the kit features articulated joints, interchangeable hands, and a combination of molded colors and decals. Price is 11,000 yen.

Jul 13

RK Music and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO Bring VSinger UTAMATSURI Live to Toyosu PIT

The TV Tokyo karaoke battle show's YouTube original series VSinger UTAMATSURI will hold its first live event on August 22 at Toyosu PIT. Singers from RK Music and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO will compete in a 5-on-5 karaoke match with AI scoring. Performers include HACHI, KMNZ, VESPERBELL, Rime, Harusarubi, and others. Comedian duo Nishikigoi will serve as MCs. Tickets go on presale July 13.

Jul 12

Gundam Exvs.2 Ib Adds Integral Extreme Gundam in Summer 2026 Update

Bandai Namco announced a summer 2026 update for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost, including the new unit ∫ (Integral) Extreme Gundam, a 15th anniversary campaign for Gundam EXA, balance changes for 12 units, and the series' first shuffle online tournament.

Jul 11

S.H.MonsterArts Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form Pre-Orders Open

Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.

Jul 11

Lupin III vs Detective Conan Crossover Film Airs on BS12 Tonight

The 2013 theatrical crossover film Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie airs uncut on BS12 TwellV's Sunday Anime Theater today, July 12, at 7:30 PM. The film brings together Lupin III and Detective Conan in a story involving Phantom Thief Kid, a stolen gem, and a global conspiracy.

Jul 11

Bandai Brings Gundam EXVS. Arcade Cabinets to Gashapon With Sound Effects

Bandai announced a Gashapon collection for the Mobile Suit Gundam EXVS. series, featuring 14 types including miniature arcade cabinets that play BGM and game sounds, swing cases, and acrylic stands with key visuals. Each capsule costs 400 yen and releases in the third week of July 2026.

Jul 7

Godzilla vs. Biollante Gets a World in Your Pocket Playset

PeariA and Kotobukiya are releasing a World in Your Pocket playset for Godzilla vs. Biollante in December 2026. The set includes a Godzilla head and a Biollante head that open to reveal action figures, diorama scenery, and multiple interactive features such as atomic breath effects, a separable Super X2, and light-up potential difference generators. The playset revives the 90s-style toy format.

Jul 5

Tokyopop Licenses Five Manga at Anime Expo 2026

Tokyopop announced five new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday, including omnibus editions of How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, a Hololive comic, and three other titles spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy.

Jul 3

Godzilla Vs. Evangelion Unit-02 Figure Returns in Metallic Ver.

Premium Bandai opens pre-orders July 3 for a metallic repaint of the Deforeal Evangelion Unit-02 Beast "G" Mode figure, a Godzilla vs. Evangelion crossover piece depicting Unit-02 eroded by G-cells. The 17cm PVC figure costs 16,500 yen and ships in September 2026.

Jul 2

Precision Action Game Heavy Machinery vs Shumai Launches on Nintendo Switch

Indie developer Wataru Nakano's precision operation action game 'Heavy Machinery vs Shumai' released on Nintendo Switch July 2 for 300 yen. Players use heavy machinery sticks to remove tiny green peas from shumai. The Switch version adds three new machine types and over 40 winning moves. The game originated at a 2014 game jam and was featured on 'Tamori Club' in 2020.

Jul 1

Gashapon Gundam EXVS. Collection Includes Mini Arcade Cabinet That Plays Game Sounds

Bandai will release a new Gashapon line, the Mobile Suit Gundam EXVS. (Extreme Versus) Assort Collection, starting in the second week of July. The top prize, the A prize, is a miniature game cabinet that reproduces the arcade cabinet of the EXVS. series and plays actual game sounds. Two variations of the cabinet will be available. The B prize consists of four swing cases featuring newly illustrated designs. The C prize offers eight acrylic stands printed with key visuals from the series' history. Each play costs 400 yen including tax. The collection will be sold through Gashapon machines and is part of Bandai's capsule toy lineup. The miniature cabinet is the headline item, designed to appeal to collectors who want a desktop-sized replica of the arcade hardware that the EXVS. fighting game series runs on.