A cute collection of kokeshi dolls inspired by the characters from the anime series My Hero Academia has been released in Japan.
My Hero Academia is an ongoing manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi’s serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump. It’s set in a world where 80% of people have special powers known as “Quirks.” In the story, people with Quirks aspire to become heroes to protect people and the society they live in. The fifth season of the series’ anime adaptation began airing in February, and a new anime film, My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes’ Mission, is slated for release this year.
Kokeshi Dolls | ¥4,400 Each (Tax Included)
The collection of 8cm-tall cute dolls feature designs of Deku, Bakugo, Uraraka, and Todoroki, all of whom are wearing their iconic Hero suits.
Tomura Shigaraki’s Hand | ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
The collection also includes a Shigaraki ware cup inspired by Tomura Shigaraki, a Villain in the series.
Todoroki’s Buckwheat Noodle Cup & Chopstick Set | ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
It even includes a set based on Todoroki’s buckwheat noodle cup and chopsticks. Now you can enjoy your noodles like him!
Orders for this collection are open in Japan until June 23. You can get them at Animate stores, Animate’s online shop, and via Movic.
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Buy Here (Japan): https://www.movic.jp/shop/r/r103019
My Hero Academia Official Website: https://heroaca.com/
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Singer-songwriter Eve has announced his biggest ever arena tour, Eve Arena Tour 2023 Kororon, along with a key visual. This will mark the artist’s first tour since the Eve Live Tour 2022, which also merited an additional performance at Nippon Budokan in August 2022. The arena tour will be held for two days at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka on August 19 and August 20 and at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa on August 26 and August 27.
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All first edition copies of Bokurano will include a code that can be used to enter the lottery to snag tickets to the Eve Arena Tour 2023 Kororon.
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August 26 – Pia Arena MM, Kanagawa / Doors open 17:30, Show starts 19:00
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The sixth opening song for the anime series My Hero Academia, Bokurano, was added to all major streaming services on January 8, 2023. The track is performed by popular artist Eve.
Bokurano - Eve
Eve, a longtime fan of My Hero Academia, claims that the episodes in the second cour of the sixth season hold a “special place” in his heart. “The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together,” he said. The track features Eve’s signature fast-paced guitar along with the singer's powerful voice and sensitive lyrics. Up-and-coming music video creator niL, who previously worked on Eve’s Yuseiboushi, provided the jacket art In the second cour of the sixth season, the protagonist Izuku Midoriya will face the aftermath of the deadly battle seen during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. The opening shows Deku with an entirely new aura and fans are sure to be shocked by how the series progresses!Comment from Eve
“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be performing the sixth opening theme for the anime series My Hero Academia. The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together. I have a personal attachment to this series and I’m so honored that I was asked to write a song for it!”Information
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Those who purchase an item from the My Hero Academia series in-store will receive an original HIPSHOP shopping bag. Supplies are limited, so you’ll want to hurry! Six designs are available in total, with each available in M, L, and LL. Each pair of underpants is made of a quick-drying, stretchy polyester material that keeps the skin feeling dry. As silly as it may seem, these would make the perfect gift for the anime fan in your life. (C)堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会 Information
My Hero Academia x HIPSHOP
On Sale: November 11, 2022
Online Store: https://www.hipshop.jp/fs/hipshop/c/myheroacademia/
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My Hero Academia began its sixth season this month, and to celebrate, a special pop-up store will open at Tokyo Solamachi for a limited time. Fans will be able to grab some neat merch from November 5 until December 2, 2022.
Limited-Edition Collaborative Goods
The new merchandise features unique character nametags drawn exclusively for the shop. Fans can grab all kinds of goods, from acrylic pen stands and pins to clear folders and pouches.Purchase Bonuses Available
Guests spending ¥1,000 (tax included) or more will be gifted an original illustration card. Ten designs are available, and each card will be given out at random. These new products can also be purchased online at the Tree Village site from November 5 at 9:00 until December 2 at 23:59. Note that the purchase bonus is not available for online orders. For more details, check out the official website! ©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会Information
My Hero Academia Pop-Up Shop
Running: November 5 – December 2, 2022
Venue: Tokyo Solamachi West Yard, 4F, #4
Tree Village (Official TV Shop)
1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Official Site: https://tree-village.jp
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Japanese hanko stamp shop HANKOS released a new collection of official stamps with character designs from the anime series My Hero Academia on June 22, 2022! These order-made hanko stamps, which are used in place of signatures in Japan, let you pick your favorite character to be engraved along with your name or a word written in Japanese. 47 Unique Illustrations
3 Fonts Available Official Hanko Case There are 47 different illustrations available to choose from including characters like Izuku Midoriya (Deku), Katsuki Bakugo (Dynamight), Ochako Uraraka (Uravity), Shoto Todoroki (Shoto), Neito Monoma (Phantom Thief), Itsuka Kendo (Battle Fist), Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu (Real Steel), and Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head). Customers can choose from three different fonts, from more traditional to more cute. If you don’t want to use these stamps as a signature, you don’t need to add your name! Feel free to add messages like ‘OK,’ or ‘Thank You,’ or any other brief comments. *Add up to 3 kanji, 5 hiragana or katakana characters, or 6 letters from the Roman alphabet. Fans can choose from a self-inking type of hanko, perfect for signing for packages, stamping memos, marking personal belongings, and more. You can also choose a more official stamp that can be registered for use at almost all banks in Japan. Both types come with an exclusive case featuring Deku, Dynamite, and All Might. Which character would you want alongside your official signature? ©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会 Information
My Hero Academia Hanko Collection
Orders begin June 22, 2022
Where to Buy:
Rakuten: https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/hankos/heroaca/
Yahoo!: https://shopping.geocities.jp/hankos/heroaca/