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Genshin Impact Codename KFC and Animate Merchandise AppearsmiHoYo is launching two separate merchandise campaigns for Genshin Impact characters Alhaitham and Kaveh in Japan. Animate will host a sale fair from June 20 to July 20, 2026, featuring various merchandise. KFC Japan will run a campaign from June 10 to June 30, 2026, offering special meal packs with in-game items.
Animate Will Sell Sega Games Merchandise Worldwide in 2026Sega, Atlus, and Animate are collaborating to release merchandise for eight popular game franchises worldwide starting in June 2026. The collaboration will span over 140 Animate locations globally, offering goods, game demos, displays, and cafe collaborations. The featured franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona series, Like a Dragon, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, among others.- A Certain Magical Index Mikoto Misaka Birthday Acrylic Stand Announced with New Kiyotaka Haimura IllustrationAnimate has announced a new large-sized acrylic stand featuring Mikoto Misaka from A Certain Magical Index and A Certain Scientific Railgun to celebrate her birthday. The stand, illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura, is available for pre-order until June 7, 2026, with a serial code required for redemption. The article also notes the conclusion of the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, the ongoing serialization of A Certain Scientific Mental Out, and an upcoming anime adaptation for Toaru Anbu no Item.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4 and Toaru Anbu no Item Anime Launch Advertisement Crowdfunding ProjectA crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Animate's Soleos platform to fund support advertisements for the upcoming anime adaptation of Toaru Anbu no Item and the fourth season of A Certain Scientific Railgun. The campaign, running from April 1 to May 24, 2026, aims to reach a ¥10,000,000 goal, with higher funding tiers unlocking special merchandise and artwork.