Mana Hiba and Rai Inami’s THE BOOM Merchandise Now on Sale
THE BOOM merchandise featuring Mana Hiba and Rai Inami went on sale at the NIJISANJI Official Store on August 26, 2026. The 15-item collection includes a tote bag and the Zabuun study notebook.
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Akagi Wen and Murakumo Kagetsu’s Kyunbro Merchandise Now on Sale
Kyunbro merchandise featuring Akagi Wen and Murakumo Kagetsu went on sale at the NIJISANJI Official Store on August 26, 2026. The 13-item collection includes an acrylic-stand pouch, mascots, and apparel.
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Inui Toko 1 Million Subscribers Celebration Goods Available to Pre-Order Until September 7
Inui Toko Celebration Goods, marking her YouTube channel reaching 1 million subscribers, are available to pre-order. Orders at the NIJISANJI Official Store close at 23:59 JST on September 7, 2026.
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Auryn × Hatsune Miku collaboration goods debut at Magical Mirai 2026
Auryn’s new Hatsune Miku merchandise collection, illustrated by Mame Shinoda, will receive advance sales at Magical Mirai 2026 in Tokyo from August 28–30. The range includes accessories, gadget pouches, stationery, a charger, tote bag and rain poncho.
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Digital Stars dates announced for MIKU EXPO 2026 EUROPE
MIKU EXPO 2026 EUROPE will include Digital Stars events in London on November 13 and Berlin on November 19. Venue, lineup and ticket details have not yet been announced.
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Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! limited Blu-ray releases today
The limited Blu-ray for Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! is on sale now, featuring the complete March 22 final performance, 27 newly edited songs and alternate full-stage angles. Release promotions include YUNIKA VISION screenings through August 30 and a YouTube archive available through September 5.
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hololive English -Justice- Joins Hololive Academy Manga in Episode 7
Episode 7 of “Hololive Academy ~Shiny Smily Stories~” is included in the October issue of Monthly Shōnen Ace, released August 26, 2026 (JST). hololive English -Justice- makes its first appearance in the manga during a summer-camp treasure hunt storyline.
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MORE MORE JUMP! 13th Single ‘Anata no Sora ga Naku no Nara / Polar Star’ now streaming
MORE MORE JUMP!’s 13th single ‘Anata no Sora ga Naku no Nara / Polar Star’ is now available from KARENT. The two-track release features MEIKO and Kagamine Len alongside the group’s four members.
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Toya Kenmochi’s “Kokū Kyōen” Solo Concert Opens eplus Advance Lottery
The eplus advance lottery for Toya Kenmochi’s in-person solo concert Kokū Kyōen runs from 12:00 JST on 26 August to 23:59 JST on 6 September 2026. Kuzuha, Peanuts-kun, and Hoshimachi Suisei will join as guests.
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VOCALOID6 Editor 6.13.2 security update addresses two vulnerabilities
Yamaha released VOCALOID6 Editor 6.13.2 to address two security vulnerabilities affecting versions 6.13.1 and earlier. Users should install the update through the official download channel.
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hololive 5th Generation and holoX release Watcha Gatcha!!!!!!!!
hololive 5th Generation and 秘密結社holoX have released the new single 『Watcha Gatcha!!!!!!!!』 via hololive RECORDS. The track is the theme song for the 「ねぽっくす！」 collaboration event between ねぽらぼ and 秘密結社holoX.
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BY THE BEAT releases “Boku ni Merori” official music video
The official music video for BY THE BEAT’s second digital single “Boku ni Merori” premiered on 25 August 2026.
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Kizuna AI and Inuyama Tamaki Release NG Word Game Collaboration Short
Kizuna AI has shared a new collaboration Short with Inuyama Tamaki. It accompanies an NG Word Game project, revisiting a format the pair had worked on before.
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Ichijou Ririka to interview Takeshi Konomi for Shueisha’s 100th anniversary
Ichijou Ririka will appear in a special interview with The Prince of Tennis creator Takeshi Konomi for Shueisha’s 100th anniversary. The first video installment is set for August 26 at 19:00 JST, with a follow-up installment planned.
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Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier” concert goods return to the official shop
Selected official goods from Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier” are back on sale. Available items include the concert light, apparel, towels, and a reversible tote, while stock lasts.
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Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier” Blu-ray sales begin
The Blu-ray of Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier” is now on sale through the official hololive production shop. Orders will be accepted through September 28, 2026, at 18:00 JST.
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Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier” Blu-ray opens for pre-orders
Made-to-order sales have begun for the Blu-ray of Tokoyami Towa 2nd Live “SHINier.” Orders close on September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM JST, and shipping is planned by late November.
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Hatsune Miku Nokkarn-desu♪ Figures Open for Gashapon Online Preorders
Bandai’s Hatsune Miku Nokkarn-desu♪ Figure collection opens for Gashapon Online reservations at 11:00 JST on August 26, 2026. The ¥500（税込） series features Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and MEIKO.
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Sohbana releases ‘恋’ through KARENT
KARENT has released Sohbana’s 『恋』 for digital distribution. The two-track release also includes 『アタマロ・デラックス』, an updated version of 『アタマロ・スペシャル』.
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Magical Mirai 2026 Tokyo: final event information and livestream details
Magical Mirai 2026 concludes in Tokyo at Makuhari Messe from August 28–30, with concerts, an exhibition, merchandise and the LovePiano feat. HATSUNE MIKU. The August 30 evening concert will be livestreamed from 16:30 JST for ¥2,500.
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Juufuutei Raden Named to Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30
ReGLOSS member Juufuutei Raden has been announced as a Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 selectee. The program spotlights under-30 figures expected to lead the next generation across a range of fields.
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Sapporo and Snow Miku Launch 2026 Furusato Tax Collaboration
Sapporo City and Snow Miku have begun their 2026 furusato tax collaboration, including a special Snow Miku and Rabbit Yukine donation receipt. The campaign runs from August 28, 2026 to March 31, 2027 and will also appear at Magical Mirai 2026 in Tokyo.
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Ouro Kronii’s fifth-anniversary merchandise goes on sale
Ouro Kronii’s fifth-anniversary collection is now accepting made-to-order purchases until September 28, 2026, 18:00 JST. It features four physical items, a Japanese-and-English voice pack, and bonuses for the complete set; shipping is planned by mid-March 2027.
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Ouro Kronii’s Fifth Anniversary Merchandise Goes on Sale
Ouro Kronii’s hololive English fifth-anniversary collection is now available for order through September 28, 2026 at 18:00 JST. The made-to-order lineup includes apparel, a random keychain, home goods, and a bilingual situation voice.
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