In March 2022, the cover song project CrosSing was launched. Amassing instant popularity, tracks featured as part of the project have pulled in millions of views. The project has featured popular voice actors Maaya Uchida, Kana Hanazawa, and Akari Kito. The channel currently has over 100,000 subscribers. 

On October 12, the channel posted a recording video of voice actress Yoko Hikasa singing the opening theme song to the original Shaman King anime series, Over Soul. 

Hikasa is best known for playing Utahime Iori in Jujutsu Kaisen, Yoh Asakura in the new remake of Shaman King, and Mio Akiyama in K-On! While Over Soul is over two decades old, the song still packs a punch. Be sure to listen to the actress’s version below!

An interview will also be posted on October 14, so look forward to it.

Over Soul (from CrosSing) – Yoko Hikasa (Recording Movie)

The song is now available to stream on multiple sites, and those purchasing the high-resolution version on mora will be able to hear an exclusive chat with Hikasa herself.

In addition, those who play the song on LINE MUSIC over 300 times in two weeks starting October 12 will be entered for a chance to win an autographed image.

Those following the official CrosSing Twitter and TikTok accounts can repost a specific post to be entered to win a signed autograph card, and two lucky winners will be selected. Follow CrosSing on Twitter for more details!

On September 21, the CrosSing project released its first compilation album, CrosSing Collection Vol. 1. In addition to the 12 incredible tracks currently available on YouTube and streaming services, Kana Hanazawa’s cover of Rain from Makoto Shinkai’s short anime film The Garden of Words is included as a bonus track. 

Stay tuned for more from the 3rd season of CrosSing!

Tokyo Anime Center in the DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA has collaborated with ‘SHAMAN KING’ to host the limited-time ‘SHAMAN KING POPUP SHOP’ from October 10 until October 25 2021.

Lineup

SHAMAN KING Acrylic Figure Stand (Asakura Yoh / Tao Ren / Hao / Kyoyama Anna): ¥1,320 (Tax Incl.)

SHAMAN KING Trading Can Badge (Four Designs): ¥440 (Tax Incl.) *These are for trading and the design cannot be picked

SHAMAN KING Trading Can Badge Mini Chara (Asakura Yoh / Tao Ren / Hao / Lyserg / Diethel / Horo Horo / Kyoyama Anna): ¥440 (Tax Incl.) *These are for trading and the design cannot be picked

SHAMAN KING Trading Acrylic Stand (Six Designs) ¥660 (Tax Incl.)
*These are for trading and the design cannot be picked

SHAMAN KING Clear File Set: ¥990 (Tax Incl.)

SHAMAN KING Die-cut Sticker (Four Designs): ¥550 (Tax Incl.)

SHAMAN KING Pick Acrylic Keyholder (Four Designs): ¥880 (Tax Incl.)

SHAMAN KING Tote Bag: ¥2,200 (Tax Incl.)

SHAMAN KING B2 Tapestry: ¥3,300 (Tax Incl.)

Purchase Benefits

Postcard

Many of the new items available to purchase at the ‘SHAMAN KING POPUP SHOP’ will feature new band-themed illustrations, such as the pick keychain and B2 tapestry. In addition, customers who spend over ¥3,000 with tax will receive a social postcard as a gift.

The new goods will be available instore and online from October 8. You can only find these ‘SHAMAN KING’ products here, so be sure to check it out! 

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Online anime, manga, and game merchandise brand AMNIBUS has begun preorders for six new Scandinavia-inspired Shaman King goods. These are part of the AMNIBUS NordiQ line of products, and incorporate pieces of simple Nordic design philosophy.

NordiQ Mini Signboard (12 designs): ¥550 (Tax Included) / Box: ¥6,600 (Tax Included)

NordiQ Mini Signboard Box Preorder Bonus: Limited Yoh Asakura AMNIBUS Signboard

NordiQ Mug (12 designs: Yoh Asakura, Kyoyama Anna, Tao Ren, Ryunosuke Umemiya, Horohoro, Faust VIII, Lyserg Diethel, Chocolove McDonell, Iron Maiden Jeanne, Marco, Silva, Hao): ¥1,650 each (Tax Included)

Group NordiQ Clear Folder: ¥440 (Tax Included)

NordiQ T-shirts (3 designs: Funbari Hot Spring Team, Team THE Ren, X-I): ¥4,180 each (Tax Included)

NordiQ Stickers (12 designs:  Yoh Asakura, Kyoyama Anna, Tao Ren, Ryunosuke Umemiya, Horohoro, Faust VIII, Lyserg Diethel, Chocolove McDonell, Iron Maiden Jeanne, Marco, Silva, Hao): ¥550 each (Tax Included)

NordiQ Acrylic Memo Stand (12 designs: Yoh Asakura, Kyoyama Anna, Tao Ren, Ryunosuke Umemiya, Horohoro, Faust VIII, Lyserg Diethel, Chocolove McDonell, Iron Maiden Jeanne, Marco, Silva, Hao): ¥1,078 each (Tax Included)

©武井宏之・講談社／SHAMAN KING Project.・テレビ東京 ®KODANSHA

Benelic released a new collection of seven accessories inspired by the crystal necklace and cube from Studio Ghibli’s animated film Laputa: Castle in the Sky at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and the online shop Sora no Ue in Japan at the end of May.

The collection is part of the Studio Ghibli-themed “Pomponner” accessory series by Benelic. Pomponner is French for ‘doll oneself up’ or ‘get dolled up.’ It includes piercings, earrings, rings, and hairbands.

The crystal has been made from blue semi-transparent epoxy, giving it a high quality look. It’s also glow in the dark, so leave it in a place with lots of sunlight and then put it somewhere dark where it will illuminate. The accessories are simple in design too so can be worn outdoors and at the office while still celebrating the Studio Ghibli classic.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky Accessory Series

Crystal Piercings & Earrings | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

Crystal and Cube Piercings & Earrings | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

Crystal Ring (Sizes: 11/13) | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

Crystal & Cube Ring (Sizes: 11/13) | ¥2,200

Crystal Hairband | ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

Japanese online site Movic released a new set of items inspired by the characters Yoh and Hao from the anime series Shaman King. The line-up is available fora limited time until June 16.

Shaman King is a manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. Its current spin-off series, Shaman King: The Super Star, is serialised in Shonen Magazine Edge. A new anime adaptation began airing in April 2021.

In celebration of Yoh and Hao’s birthdays, which fall on May 12, Movic released a special birthday set.

Birthday Sets | ¥9,900 Each (Tax Included)

The two sets both include 30cm-tall bear plushies who are wearing Yoh and Hao’s clothes, acrylic stands, pins, and an illustrated sheet. Their birthday date is also stamped on each item.

©︎武井宏之・講談社／SHAMAN KING Project.・テレビ東京

Japan’s luxury character jewellery brand U-TREASURE, which creates accessories for character-loving adults, released a new collection of Hello Kitty-inspired necklaces on Tuesday which are available for a limited time until May 25.

The necklaces feature a simple design with a single diamond stone tipped with Hello Kitty’s ribbon. The necklaces come in various versions including platinum, yellow gold, pink gold, and also silver with cubic zirconia. The collection is available to purchase at U-TREASURE’s concept store in Ikebukuro and their online shop.

<Hello Kitty Ribbon Necklaces> Platinum 950: ¥88,000 / K18 Yellow Gold, K18 Pink Gold: ¥88,000 / Silver & Cubic Zirconia: ¥16,500

©2021 SANRIO CO., LTD.

TIROL-CHOCO is collaborating with the Shaman King anime series this spring with a special bag of chocolates releasing in Japan on May 17.

Shaman King (Fukuro) | ¥130

The Shaman King manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei has over 38 million copies in circulation. This marks TIROL-CHOCO’s second collaboration with its anime adaptation.

Inside each bag are individually wrapped chocolates each with a different character on the packets. There are eight designs in total, but one bag contains just seven. The chocolates are stuffed with adzuki bean paste, adzuki bean chocolate, and marshmallows.

©武井宏之・講談社／SHAMAN KING Project.・テレビ東京

Benelic is set to release a new collection based on Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at the end of this month at all Donguri Kyowaku stores and official online shop Sora no Ue in Japan.

The collection features six items based on the adorable Makkuro Kurosuke dust bunnies and includes piercings, earrings, bracelet, necklace, ring, and hairpin.  The necklace and bracelet are fitted with adjusters, and all the accessories are fitted with cute and colourful stars inspired by the Japanese konpeito sugar candy.

Spirited Away Konpeito Series

Piercing | ¥1,760

Earring | ¥1,760

Necklace | ¥1,540 

Ring | ¥1,320

Bracelet | ¥2,200 

Hairpin Set | ¥1,100

Japan’s luxury character jewellery brand U-TREASURE, which creates accessories for character-loving adults, welcomes its new Ditto Pokémon necklace coated in pink gold.

Ditto Necklace Silver (Pink Gold Coating) | ¥17,600 (Tax Included)

Ditto is known for its shapeshifting ability to transform into anything. This Normal-type Pokémon, first introduced in Generation I, has turned into a luxury pink gold necklace so you can take it with you on your Pokémon Trainer adventures wherever you go.

Movic is now selling a limited-time collection of new Inuyasha merchandise at Animate stores, Animate’s online shop, and Movic’s online shop in Japan until April 21.

The line-up includes a special collaboration with U-TREASURE who have crafted two luxury rings inspired by Inuyasha and Sesshomaru in K10 white gold.

Inuyasha Ring: ¥16,500 / ¥38,500

Inspired by Inuyasha’s kimono, this ring features a narrow and simple unisex design. Sizes range from 5-19 in Japanese size. The ring is also fitted with one of Inuyasha’s Beads of Subjugation and comes in a red box.

Sesshomaru Ring: ¥16,500 / ¥38,500

Similiar in design to Inuyashia’s ring, the Sesshomaru ring is fitted with the a moon stone and comes in a white box.

These rings are perfect for fans of Inuyasha to express their love of the series nonchalantly and look stylish while doing it.

©高橋留美子／小学館・読売テレビ・サンライズ 2009

When it comes to character-themed jewellery for adults, U-TREASURE pulls out all the stops. Fans of the Evangelion series are sure to love the Rei Ayanami-inspired design of this gorgeous new pocket watch which was released on Monday (March 29).

Ayanami Rei Pocket Watch | ¥363,000

The silver case features a 3D metal design of Rei with the second hand and clip being based on the Spear of Longinus and the chain based on the Spear of Cassius.

This luxury watch is a must-have for hardcore collectors of Evangelion merchandise.

Japanese collaboration licensing website Fan Fun MARKET is now taking orders for a new collection of jewellery inspired by the TV anime series The Promised Neverland which is currently airing its second season. Orders are open until February 24, 2021.

The Promised Neverland – Jewellery Line-Up

The accessory assortment includes rings and necklaces based on the main characters of the series including Emma, Norman, and Ray. The items are engraved with the characters’ serial numbers and are fitted with a coloured stone based on the colour scheme of the characters. The rings are available in Japanese sizes 7-21.

Emma Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)

Norman Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)

Ray Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)

The three necklaces feature a special design where if you put each of the puzzle pieces together it writes out the message “Hopefully there is light ahead.” The necklaces are 40m in size plus an extra 5cm using the adjuster.

Emma Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)

Norman Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)

Ray Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)

Bookmark

The accessories are coupled with a bookmark of the character whose items you choose.

Original Jewellery Box

大人気TVアニメ「約束のネバーランド」の世界観を存分に楽しめるコラボジュエリーをチェックしよう。

©白井カイウ・出水ぽすか／集英社・約束のネバーランド製作委員会