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Danganronpa × Sanrio Collab Announced: 16 Character Pairings Hit Loft Japan This September

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Two of the most iconic names in Japanese pop culture just announced a collab nobody knew they needed — and the result is a whole lot of chaotic cute. Spike Chunsoft’s Danganronpa series and Sanrio have officially revealed a major merchandise crossover featuring 16 brand-new character pairings drawn by illustrator Kei Mochizuki, rolling out at Loft stores across Japan from 11 September 2026.

Danganronpa x Sanrio framed posters for each game
Image courtesy of Spike Chunsoft / Sanrio

Who Gets Paired With Who?

The collab pulls characters from all three mainline games — the original Danganronpa, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony — and matches each with a Sanrio character that, in many cases, fits a little too well. Makoto Naegi lands with the ever-cheerful Cinnamoroll. Kyoko Kirigiri is paired with the understated Marroncream. Celestia Ludenberg gets Kuromi. Junko Enoshima — naturally — is with Hello Kitty. Kiyotaka Ishimaru ends up with Ahiru no Pekkle, which honestly makes perfect sense. Over in V3, Kokichi Oma gets Kuromi, Shuichi Saihara gets Pochacco, and Kaede Akamatsu is matched with the musical My Sweet Piano.

All 16 Danganronpa x Sanrio character pairing cards
Image courtesy of Spike Chunsoft / Sanrio

The Merchandise Lineup

Kei Mochizuki’s new character art appears across more than 20 product types, from entry-level collectibles to premium home goods. The lineup includes trading acrylic keychains (¥770), instant photo-style cards, matte badges, acrylic stands with glitter variants, clear files, sticker sheets, mugs, pouches, tote bags, T-shirts, towels, and long tapestries (up to ¥8,250). Each piece of merchandise leans into the pairing theme — expect Kuromi colour palettes on Celestia items and Cinnamoroll motifs woven through Naegi’s merch. Fans who spend ¥2,000 or more on eligible collab products will also receive one randomly selected illustration card from the full 16-design set, while stocks last.

Danganronpa x Sanrio DR1 characters group illustration by Kei Mochizuki
Image courtesy of Spike Chunsoft / Sanrio

When and Where — and What About Online Orders?

The limited-time pop-up runs from 11 September to 16 October 2026 at Loft stores in Shibuya, Kyoto, Omiya, Tenjin, Sakae, Sapporo, Niigata, Machida, Umeda, and Sendai. Singapore fans won’t be able to walk in, but this is a Japan-exclusive retail pop-up — the good news is that Spike Chunsoft has indicated online ordering details are on the way. Until then, the usual forwarding services and proxy-buying routes are your best bet for grabbing any must-have pieces. Given how quickly Danganronpa collab runs tend to sell out, it’s worth setting up a proxy account early. Keep an eye on the official Danganronpa site for the online store announcement. The Danganronpa community in Singapore has a strong cosplay and collector presence — expect plenty of interest in the acrylic stands and tapestries especially. For more anime and game collab news, stay tuned to GameTrader.

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Blue Archive x SuperGroupies Arius Collab — Bags and Wallets Pre-Order Now Open

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The Arius Branch School has arrived in your wardrobe. SuperGroupies has opened pre-orders for its third Blue Archive fashion collaboration, and this time the spotlight falls on five of the game’s most beloved antagonists-turned-fan-favourites: Saori, Atsuko, Hiyori, Misaki, and Subaru. Pre-orders run until 14 September 2026, with items shipping to international buyers — Singapore included.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Saori Arius Branch body bag and wallet
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

The Full Arius Branch Collection

The collaboration covers all five members of the Cleaning & Clearing squad — the covert unit at the heart of Blue Archive’s Arius arc — with two items per character: a body bag (¥18,700) and a long wallet (¥15,400), totalling ten pieces across the collection.

Each design leans into the Arius aesthetic: armband-inspired motifs, embossed school crests, and the Latin phrase vanitas vanitatum, et omnia vanitas (vanity of vanities, all is vanity) rendered in each character’s signature accent colour. Interiors feature individual halo designs — a small but satisfying nod to Blue Archive’s halo system that fans will clock instantly.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Hiyori body bag collab
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

Five Characters, Five Distinct Designs

Saori — the squad’s composed de facto leader — gets a bag accented in deep crimson tones, matching her commanding presence in-game. Atsuko’s design incorporates the subtle industrial details that fit her gas-mask aesthetic, while Hiyori‘s item plays with cooler blues that echo her quiet, restrained personality. Misaki and Subaru round out the set with their own character-specific palettes and callsign details stamped on the front panel.

All items are built around a coordinated interior design, with each character’s halo and squad markings worked into the lining — the kind of detail that SuperGroupies consistently delivers across its collab lines.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Misaki Arius Branch wallet
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

How to Pre-Order from Singapore

Orders can be placed directly through the SuperGroupies official website or Animate Online Shop. SuperGroupies ships internationally, so Singapore-based fans can order straight from the source. The pre-order window closes 14 September 2026 at 12:00 JST, with delivery estimated for early January 2027. As is standard for SuperGroupies releases, early closure is possible if stock hits capacity — so don’t sleep on this one.

Body bags are priced at ¥18,700 each (approximately SGD 170 at current exchange rates) and long wallets at ¥15,400 (approximately SGD 140). Note that international shipping fees apply on top of the item price.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Arius collection bag detail and interior design
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

Blue Archive’s Third SuperGroupies Run

This marks SuperGroupies’ third Blue Archive collaboration. The first featured Abydos and Millennium characters, and the second spotlighted the Cleaning & Clearing members from the standard Millennium pool. The Arius arc — which is Blue Archive’s most narratively intense storyline — has generated some of the game’s most dedicated fans, making this collab a long time coming for players who cleared the Arius story chapters.

Blue Archive remains one of the most actively merchandised mobile games in Japan, and Singapore’s player community is among the most engaged in Southeast Asia. If Arius hits your top tier, this is the collab to move on before the September deadline.

Pre-order now at SuperGroupies — or browse more gaming and anime news on GameTrader.SG.

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Mega Man x Hololive Gamers: Capcom’s hoROCKMAN Collab Hits Japan on 22 August

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Capcom has officially revealed hoROCKMAN, a full merchandise collaboration between the classic Mega Man (Rockman) series and Hololive Gamers — the subunit featuring Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone. Announced on 17 August 2026 across Japanese gaming media including Famitsu (Japanese) and 4Gamer (Japanese), the collab drops in Japan on 22 August 2026 — and there is no English-language coverage yet.

What Is hoROCKMAN?

The collaboration draws on Mega Man’s iconic pixel-art DNA. Each of the four Hololive Gamers members has been illustrated in a newly drawn costume, then reimagined alongside a mascot character designed to represent both the VTuber and her fanbase — all rendered in Rockman-style dot art. It is a natural fit: Inugami Korone in particular is famously known in the VTuber community for her retro gaming streams, and Nekomata Okayu has tackled Mega Man X titles on stream before.

hoROCKMAN Capcom arcade crane game prize lineup featuring all four Hololive Gamers members
Image courtesy of Capcom

Prize Items at Capcom Arcades and caputore Online

Starting 22 August, the following items go live as crane game prizes at Capcom’s amusement facilities and Caputore (Capcom’s online crane game service, accessible from outside Japan):

  • Trading can badges — 4 types (approx. 56mm, random)
  • Acrylic stand keychains — 4 types (approx. 120mm)
  • Window flat pouches — 4 types (approx. 130×165mm)
  • Acrylic boards — 4 types (210×300mm)
  • Square cushions — 4 types (approx. 430mm)
  • T-shirts — 5 types (XL)
  • Mousepads — 4 types, Ikebukuro Capcom and Caputore only

SG fans with a Caputore account can try for prize items directly through the online service. Japan-based proxy services are another route for the physical arcade prizes.

hoROCKMAN retail merchandise including acrylic keychains, diorama stands, sticker sets and rubber trays
Image courtesy of Capcom

Retail Merch — Acrylic Stands, Keychains and More

Alongside the prize items, Capcom is releasing a retail range through Capcom Store (8 locations) and CharaCap shops (12 locations) in Japan, priced in yen:

  • 3-chain acrylic keychains — ¥1,430 (approx. S$13)
  • Diorama acrylic stands — ¥2,860 (approx. S$26)
  • Sticker sets — ¥1,650 (approx. S$15)
  • Rubber trays — ¥1,980 (approx. S$18)

These are also available via the Capcom Store PARCO online shop, which ships to international addresses. The collaboration goods are additionally confirmed to arrive at Capcom Store Taipei in late November — so regional fans should watch for that window too.

hoROCKMAN X follower campaign and store special events poster
Image courtesy of Capcom

Campaigns and Bonuses

Capcom is running several limited campaigns alongside the launch:

  • Arcade novelty gift: spend ¥500 at a participating Capcom amusement venue and receive a random original clear file while stocks last.
  • Retail postcard: spend ¥3,000 or more at a Capcom Store or CharaCap location to receive a random postcard while stocks last.
  • X (Twitter) follow & repost (21 August – 23 September): follow @Capcom_amuse and repost the campaign tweet for a chance to win one of 20 exclusive decorated collaboration posters.
  • Hashtag campaign (#ホロックマン): post a photo from a Capcom store visit using the hashtag to receive a limited shopping bag while stocks last.

Plaza Capcom Ikebukuro and Capcom Store Ikebukuro will be specially decorated for the campaign period from 22 August to 23 September.

SG Fans: Your Import Options

There is no Singapore retail availability announced. The goods are currently Japan-only, with Capcom Store Taipei scheduled to receive stock in late November. For SG fans who want the merchandise at launch, the main routes are:

  • Caputore — Capcom’s online crane game service operates internationally, giving direct access to the prize items without a Japan proxy.
  • Capcom Store PARCO online shop — international shipping on retail items.
  • Japan proxy/forwarding services — for physical arcade prizes you want to win in person or purchase from crane game resellers.

Singapore’s used-goods and doujin import community is active in sourcing Japan Capcom crane prizes, so keep an eye on our game news and local import groups closer to the 22 August launch date.

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Chainsaw Man x GARRACK: Japan-Made Mechanical Watches with Awa Washi Dials Out 21 August

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Japan-based watch brand GARRACK has announced four automatic mechanical watches inspired by Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, and they are a genuine step up from the smartwatch collaboration that came before. These are hand-crafted timepieces with dials made from traditional Japanese Awa washi paper — meaning no two watches will look exactly alike — going on sale 21 August 2026, with worldwide shipping available directly from the brand.

Four Characters, Four Watches

The collection covers four characters from the Reze Arc film, each as its own distinct automatic watch model with character-specific design details worked into the hands, indices, and dial motifs:

GARRACK Chainsaw Man automatic mechanical watch model
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading
  • Chainsaw Man model (SMS-CM-41-C, 41×41mm) — saw-blade inspired indices ring the open-heart dial, with a character-specific detail at the 12 o’clock position. The overall feel is all Denji: raw and kinetic.
  • Hayakawa Aki model (SMS-CM-41-A, 41×41mm) — tobacco and earring motifs are worked into the dial, capturing Aki’s understated but layered character in metal and washi.
GARRACK Hayakawa Aki automatic mechanical watch
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading
  • Bomb model (SMS-CM-40-B, 40×40mm) — explosive imagery runs through the dial design. At 40mm it sits slightly slimmer on the wrist than the Chainsaw Man and Aki models.
  • Makima model (SMS-CM-40-M, 40×40mm) — coffee cup and eye motifs reference Makima’s calm, controlled demeanour. Perhaps the most wearable of the four for everyday use.
GARRACK Bomb automatic mechanical watch
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

The Awa Washi Dial — What Makes It Special

The standout feature of this collection is the dial material. GARRACK uses momizome-shi — a form of Awa washi paper made in Tokushima Prefecture — where artisans hand-crumple the sheet and steep it in two to three dye colours before finishing. The result is an irregular, layered texture that varies from piece to piece. As GARRACK explains on their special page, the irregular patterns inherent to crumpled dyed paper evoke the work’s intense, dynamic world.

Each dial is finished by hand, so colour intensity and texture will differ slightly between individual watches — which is the point. This is not mass-produced anime merch; it is genuinely bespoke craftsmanship tied to a cultural tradition. Backing the dial is a MIYOTA-manufactured automatic mechanical movement visible through the open-heart cutout. The case is stainless steel with mineral glass, rated 5 ATM water resistance.

GARRACK Makima automatic mechanical watch with Awa washi dial
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

Watch the Film That Inspired the Collection

CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC – Official Trailer (HD) — via Sony Pictures Entertainment on YouTube

How to Order — Worldwide Shipping Available

All four models are priced at ¥39,600 each (tax included) and go on sale on 21 August 2026 via GARRACK’s official special page at world-wide-watch.jp. International orders and worldwide shipping are confirmed — so Singapore fans can order directly without a proxy service. No local retail distribution has been announced; for Singapore buyers this is a direct-from-Japan import purchase.

This is GARRACK’s second Chainsaw Man collab — the earlier series in late 2025 used smartwatch technology — but the mechanical format with Awa washi dials is an entirely different product tier, aimed at collectors and watch enthusiasts rather than fitness-tracker fans. Previous GARRACK collabs in this S-MEISTER mechanical line have covered Ghost in the Shell, Demon Slayer, and Evangelion, and have historically sold out quickly on the brand’s web store.

For more anime and manga news and merch picks, or browse our full merchandise coverage for Japan-import finds worth knowing about.

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Dragon Quest Gets a Game of Life Collab — Out in Japan October 2026

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Takara Tomy’s legendary Jinsei Game — Japan’s equivalent of the Game of Life — is crossing over with Dragon Quest for the first time in its 85-edition history. Dragon Quest 人生ゲーム (Dragon Quest Jinsei Game) launches in Japan on 24 October 2026, celebrating the franchise’s 40th anniversary, and pre-orders opened today (17 August) at the Takara Tomy Mall and Amazon Japan. English-language media have not yet covered the announcement, which broke across Japanese gaming outlets including Famitsu (Japanese) and Game Watch Impress (Japanese) this morning.

Dragon Quest Game of Life — What It Is

Dragon Quest 人生ゲーム annotated game board showing key squares including Dharma Temple and final boss Zoma
Image courtesy of Square Enix / Takara Tomy

The game takes the classic Jinsei Game board-game format and wraps it entirely in the Dragon Quest universe. Players begin as an adventurer mounted in a horse-drawn carriage — the traditional car token replaced by a DQ-themed wagon — and travel a sprawling board filled with franchise landmarks: the Dharma Temple, Ruidia’s bar, and ultimately a final showdown against the Demon King Zoma. The player who reaches the goal with the most gold wins.

The game supports 2–6 players, is rated for ages 6 and up, and the board measures 520 × 420 mm — a footprint familiar to anyone who’s played Jinsei Game before. Seven companion-pin types represent Adventurer, Hero, Sage, Warrior, Priest, Mage, and Entertainer roles, each cast in a different colour.

How the Board Plays

Dragon Quest Game of Life event squares including Baby Satan encounter and treasure chest rewards
Image courtesy of Square Enix / Takara Tomy

Movement is driven by a spinner roulette, true to the classic Jinsei Game format. Board squares trigger Dragon Quest-style encounters: a Baby Satan might cast Ionazun and drain your Gold, or a treasure chest could hand you a coveted Small Medal. Companion-check squares add real strategic weight — land on one without a Mage or Sage in your party and you lose 12,000 Gold; have the right ally, and you walk away richer instead.

Small Medals — the collectible coins that DQ fans know from the mainline games — accumulate throughout the run and can be exchanged for powerful item cards, including a Metal King Shield valued at 100,000 Gold.

Game Pieces and Components

Dragon Quest Game of Life game pieces including carriage tokens and adventurer, hero, and companion pins in six colours
Image courtesy of Square Enix / Takara Tomy

Component highlights worth noting:

  • Carriage pieces: Six colours replace the classic car token — each a horse-drawn DQ wagon
  • Adventurer and Hero pins: White for your starting Adventurer; swap to gold when you meet the conditions to class up to Hero
  • Companion pins: Colour-coded peg pieces for Sage, Warrior, Monk, Mage, and Entertainer — load up your carriage or leave yourself exposed on enemy squares

Recruit Companions and Class-Change at Dharma Temple

Dragon Quest Game of Life companion cards for Warrior, Monk, Mage, Entertainer, and Sage professions with gold values
Image courtesy of Square Enix / Takara Tomy

Recruiting the right companions is where the strategy lives. Warrior, Monk, Mage, and Entertainer cards are each worth 20,000 Gold and protect you on specific board squares. Land on the Dharma Temple and meet the correct conditions and you can class-change to Sage — worth a premium 40,000 Gold and unlocking board advantages available only to the Sage class. Upgrading your Adventurer pin all the way to a Hero pin is a separate, harder-to-reach milestone.

The Zoma Finale and Item Cards

Dragon Quest Game of Life item cards including Shoes of Happiness and Orb of Light, with Demon King Zoma boss art
Image courtesy of Square Enix / Takara Tomy

Before crossing the finish line, every player must face Demon King Zoma in a roulette battle — there’s no skipping the final boss. Certain item cards tip the outcome in your favour: the Shoes of Happiness (70,000 Gold) and the Orb of Light (50,000 Gold) both carry special effects in the Zoma encounter, so hoarding them is a legitimate long-game strategy. Survive and you reach the goal as a Legendary Hero; lose enough Gold and the title slips away.

Release Date, Pricing, and Where to Import

Dragon Quest 人生ゲーム is a Japan-domestic release priced at ¥7,150 (tax included) — roughly S$62–65 at current exchange rates. Pre-orders are live from today at the Takara Tomy Mall and on Amazon Japan. Physical stock hits toy specialists, department stores, and mass retailers across Japan on 24 October 2026.

No Singapore or Southeast Asia retail release has been announced. For local fans, the most practical route is Amazon Japan via a freight-forwarding or proxy shopping service. The board and cards are in Japanese, so this is best suited for Dragon Quest fans comfortable with basic Japanese or those adding it to a DQ40 anniversary collection. For more on the broader celebrations, see our Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams reveal and DQ40 anniversary roundup. More DQ40 merchandise and event news are also listed in our Game News section.

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Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN: Black Collection Pre-Orders Open Now

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Blue Archive just kicked off pre-orders for its second ZOZOTOWN collaboration — and this time, Gehenna Academy’s Prefect Team is trading their school blazers for full black-military drip. The Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN BLACK COLLECTION opened for orders today, 13 August 2026, at noon Japan time, with a pre-order window running all the way to 7 September.

Gehenna’s Black Military Collection

The collection centres on four Gehenna Academy students — Hina, Ako, Iori, and Chinatsu — reimagined in original outfit illustrations by artist Sola Nijihashi (Japanese). The theme is unmistakably military-chic: fitted black silhouettes, red accent stitching, and Gehenna Academy insignias worked into the garment designs. This is the second ZOZOTOWN drop for Blue Archive; the first featured the Arius Squad in streetwear.

What’s in the Black Collection

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection hoodie — black with red stripe accents
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

The full lineup runs to eight product types, mixing wearables with desk collectibles:

  • Graphic T-shirts (6 character variants) — ¥4,400
  • Open-collar long sleeve shirt — ¥9,350
  • Hoodie — ¥9,900
  • Long pants — ¥9,900
  • Long coach jacket — ¥39,600
  • Reversible MA-1 bomber jacket (black outside, Gehenna-red lining with embroidered insignias) — ¥36,300
  • Big acrylic stands (4 variants — one per character) — ¥2,200 each
  • Rubber play mat (all four characters across a full-width mat) — ¥3,850

The standout piece is the reversible MA-1 jacket: flip it inside out and the red lining reveals embroidered Gehenna faction symbols across the back — a detail fans of the game’s lore will appreciate immediately.

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection reversible MA-1 bomber jacket showing black exterior and Gehenna-red lining with embroidered insignias
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Order Dates and What Singapore Players Should Know

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Hina Big Acrylic Stand in black military outfit
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Pre-orders close 7 September 2026 at 11:59 PM Japan time, with items shipping in mid-December 2026. All items are exclusive to ZOZOTOWN — there is no retail or overseas retail channel.

ZOZOTOWN does not offer direct international shipping, so Singapore fans looking to pick up pieces from the Black Collection will need a Japan forwarding service. Services such as Tenso and Buyee support ZOZOTOWN orders and deliver to Singapore; expect Japanese domestic shipping (¥1,500–3,000 roughly) plus the forwarder’s fee on top of the item price, so factor that in before checkout.

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection rubber play mat featuring Iori, Ako, Hina, and Chinatsu across a wide desk mat
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Blue Archive continues to be one of the most collab-active gacha titles for licensed fashion in Japan. If the Black Collection follows the first ZOZOTOWN drop, orders will close without a restock — Gehenna fans in Singapore who want a piece of the collection should plan their forwarding setup before 7 September. Check our anime and game coverage for more merchandise news.

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Mario Kart World x Uniqlo UT: 12 Designs Land This Month — Singapore, Check Your Stores

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The whole world is a racetrack on Nintendo Switch 2 — and now it can be on your back too. Uniqlo’s UT graphic-tee line has teamed up with Nintendo for an officially licensed Mario Kart World collection dropping from mid-August 2026, covering four adult tees, four kids’ tees, and four kids’ sweatshirts due in September. All designs carry official Nintendo artwork, and with Uniqlo Singapore consistently stocking Nintendo gaming UT drops — the Pokémon UT Wave 2 landed locally on 24 July — Singapore fans should be checking their nearest store very soon.

Adult Tees — Four Designs, Three Colourways

Mario Kart World Uniqlo UT adult tees model shoot
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Uniqlo

The men’s line runs across white, black, and dark green, each built around a different facet of the game’s chaotic racing energy:

  • White — racing nostalgia: A black-and-white high-speed action print with an orange “MARIO KART WORLD” stripe slashing across the chest. Feels like a motorsport photo from the archives.
  • Black — character chaos: A full-colour cartoon pile-up of Bowser, Mario, Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong and the rest of the cast tumbling mid-race. Maximum cast, maximum energy.
  • Dark green — badge board (back print): The subtlest tee in the lineup. The back is covered in circular in-game brand badges — “1-Up Fuel”, “Bowser Motors”, “Banana Natural Oil”, “Thwomp”, “Fuzzy Batteries” — with “MARIO KART WORLD” scripted along the hem.
  • White — newspaper spread: A “WORLD-CLASS GRAND PRIX HIGHLIGHTS” mock newspaper clipping, complete with a photo-realistic Mario tearing through desert canyon scenery.

Japan pricing is ¥1,990 per piece (roughly S$18 at current rates). Uniqlo Singapore pricing will be set locally.

Kids’ Tees — Knockout Colours

Mario Kart World Uniqlo UT kids T-shirts four designs
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Uniqlo

The children’s line is louder and more immediate. Yellow puts DK and Toad nose-to-nose in a four-wheel skirmish; orange screams “KNOCKOUT TOUR” as Mario and Bowser trade shells mid-air; black goes full travel scrapbook with Yoshi screenshots stacked like Polaroids and “Here we go!” and “STINGBY” stamped across them; white delivers a wide-angle panorama with almost the full roster on track. Kids’ tees are ¥990 each in Japan, available from ages 3-4 up through early teens.

Mario Kart World – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Switch 2) — via Nintendo UK on YouTube

Kids’ Sweatshirts — Dropping in September

Mario Kart World Uniqlo UT kids sweatshirts four designs
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Uniqlo

Four hooded sweatshirts round out the collection, arriving in mid-September in navy, off-white, dark green, and light grey. Off-white leads with a bold “DRIFT TO VICTORY!” graphic. Navy keeps it low-key with a row of five helmet icons and “Which one will you choose?”. Dark green echoes the adult badge-board print. Light grey grounds everything with a photorealistic full-field race render. Japan pricing is ¥1,990 per piece, kids’ sizing only.

Where to Find Them in Singapore

Uniqlo has not announced specific Singapore dates for this collection at time of publishing, but local availability for Nintendo gaming UT lines has become reliable. If you’re after the adult tees, aim for mid-August at Uniqlo Singapore’s flagship stores and the Uniqlo Singapore online store — the same channels that carried the Pokemon and Chiikawa collab tees earlier this year. Kids’ sweatshirts will follow roughly a month later. For other gaming merchandise drops, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.

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BEAMS x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collection Is Out Now in Japan

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If you caught The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Singapore cinemas earlier this year and came out wishing you could take a piece of it home, Japanese fashion label BEAMS just answered that call. The long-teased collaboration between BEAMS and Nintendo’s blockbuster sequel officially went on sale in Japan today, 1 August 2026, and the nine-piece collection is exactly the kind of loud, character-forward streetwear that BEAMS does best.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Trailer — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What BEAMS Brought to the Galaxy

The collection takes the vibrant visual language of the Nintendo/Illumination film and runs it through BEAMS’ distinctly Tokyo-casual design sensibility. The standout piece is the all-over print open-collar short-sleeve shirt (¥13,200), which covers every inch of fabric with Coins, Fire Flowers, Super Mushrooms and Question Blocks in a pattern that somehow manages to feel wearable rather than overwhelming. It comes in white and navy, and there is a matching all-over print tote bag (¥7,700) in the same two colour options if you want to commit fully to the look.

BEAMS x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — open-collar shirts, character tees and Bowser pieces
Image courtesy of BEAMS / Nintendo

The Bowser items deserve their own spotlight. The Bowser T-Shirt (¥7,920) and matching Bowser Sweatshirt (¥13,200) go full rock-poster with a massive KOOPA graphic across the chest — the kind of design that works for a casual weekend but also reads clearly enough that fellow fans will clock it immediately. Both come in white and black (fade black for the sweatshirt).

The Full Line-Up

BEAMS x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — sweatshirts, long sleeve tees, tote bags and logo cap
Image courtesy of BEAMS / Nintendo

Here is everything in the collection with pricing in Japanese yen:

  • All-Over Print Open Collar Shirt — ¥13,200 (White, Navy, sizes S–XL)
  • Character T-Shirt — ¥7,920 (White, Grey, S–XL) — full cast graphic across the back
  • Bowser T-Shirt — ¥7,920 (White, Black, S–XL)
  • Logo T-Shirt — ¥7,920 (White, Black, S–XL) — clean movie logo treatment on the back
  • Character Sweatshirt — ¥12,100 (Grey, Black, S–XL) — character print with Yoshi detail on the sleeve
  • Bowser Sweatshirt — ¥13,200 (Fade Black, S–XL)
  • Long Sleeve T-Shirt — ¥12,100 (Navy, Black, S–XL) — cast storyboard strip running the full length of the sleeve
  • Logo Cap — ¥8,250 (Black, One Size)
  • All-Over Print Tote Bag — ¥7,700 (White, Navy)
BEAMS x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie long sleeve tee detail — BEAMS logo and character strip on sleeve
Image courtesy of BEAMS / Nintendo

Getting It to Singapore

The collection is Japan-exclusive for now and available through the BEAMS Online Store and BEAMS retail locations across Japan. There is no confirmation of a wider international release or a Singapore-specific retail drop at this stage.

Singapore fans who want to order will need to use a Japanese proxy shopping or forwarding service — these typically charge a service fee on top of the item price and shipping, so factor that in before hitting checkout on the pricier sweatshirts. Items are priced between ¥7,700 and ¥13,200, putting most pieces in the same ballpark as a mid-range streetwear purchase once shipping is added.

The movie itself crossed USD $1 billion at the global box office and had a strong run in Singapore cinemas this April, with Nintendo’s local site carrying full movie information. If you missed the Uniqlo UT collaboration from earlier in the year (which did land in Singapore stores), the BEAMS pieces occupy a slightly more premium, Japan-fashion-brand position — fewer pieces, more distinctive designs, and import-only for most of us.

For other Japan culture drops and Singapore pop-culture news, check our merchandise and shop coverage.

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LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Sets Out Now — 12 Interactive Sets With Pikachu, Mewtwo and More

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LEGO and The Pokémon Company’s most ambitious collaboration yet is now live. Twelve brand-new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets went on sale today, 1 August 2026, bringing interactive screen-free play technology to some of the franchise’s most iconic Pokémon for the very first time. It’s the biggest shake-up to the LEGO Pokémon range since the line launched — and if you’ve got a Pokémon-obsessed kid (or, let’s be honest, you are one), this is worth paying attention to.

LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play™ sets are coming! — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

What Is LEGO SMART Play Technology?

The headline innovation here is the LEGO SMART Brick — a small electronic component that slots into compatible builds and packs more than twenty patented technologies into one unit. Once embedded, it makes your Pokémon set respond to real-world interactions through light, sound, motion, and sensing — all without a screen or a paired app.

The idea is to let kids feel like actual Pokémon Trainers: feed your Pikachu, battle a rival’s Charizard, or coax a wild Mewtwo into submission — and the set physically responds to what you do. LEGO says the system is designed to grow with a collection: the SMART Brick from one All-in-One set can be moved into any compatible set in the range.

The Full Lineup — From Jigglypuff to Mewtwo

The twelve sets split into two tiers. All-in-One Sets come bundled with a SMART Brick and charger, so you’re ready to play straight out of the box. Compatible Sets include only the SMART Tags — they work with a SMART Brick you already own, or on their own as standard brick builds.

LEGO 72164 Training House with Pikachu set box
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All-in-One Sets (include SMART Brick):

  • 72164 Training House with Pikachu — 400 pieces, ages 6+, US$69.99
  • 72167 Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle — 751 pieces, ages 8+, US$119.99
LEGO 72167 Charizard vs Jolteon Ultimate Battle set box
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Compatible Sets (work with existing SMART Brick or standalone):

  • 72155 Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof — 240 pieces, US$19.99
  • 72156 Trainer’s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle — 320 pieces, US$29.99
  • 72157 Charmander and Geodude’s Cavern Clash — 198 pieces, US$19.99
  • 72158 Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Battle — 313 pieces, US$34.99
  • 72159 Jigglypuff Concert — 88 pieces, US$14.99
  • 72161 Drone Search for Mythical Mew — 429 pieces, US$49.99
  • 72162 Eevee and Lapras’s Treasure Hunt — 623 pieces, US$59.99
  • 72163 Mewtwo’s Lab Break — 605 pieces, US$69.99
  • 72165 Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle — 831 pieces, US$79.99
  • 72166 Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown — 782 pieces, US$89.99
LEGO 72159 Jigglypuff Concert set box
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There’s also a limited Gift With Purchase set — 40887 Ditto as Squirtle Movie Night — available with qualifying purchases while stocks last.

Where to Buy — And the Singapore Situation

The official day-one launch markets are the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Poland — sets are live now on LEGO.com and in LEGO Brand Stores in those territories.

LEGO 72163 Mewtwo's Lab Break set box
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Singapore isn’t listed among the formal launch markets, but LEGO.com offers international shipping and local LEGO Brand Stores (ION Orchard, VivoCity, Bugis+, and Jewel Changi Airport) often receive new ranges — SGD pricing and local availability are to be confirmed, so keep an eye on your nearest store. At US pricing, the entry point is around US$14.99 for the Jigglypuff Concert set, making it one of the more accessible LEGO Pokémon sets yet.

The Pokémon and LEGO lines have both built strong followings here, and with the Kanto starter trio (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) all getting dedicated sets alongside fan favourites like Gengar, Mewtwo, and Eevee, there’s a strong pull for collectors and younger fans alike. Check the latest gaming and pop-culture news here for any Singapore retail updates as they come.