A Deza Jacket designed for the iPhone 5 and 5s themed after the popular anime *Yowamushi Pedal*, the TV broadcast to which is currently ongoing, has been announced.
Hello Kitty, who boasts a popularity both at home in Japan and abroad, is approaching her 40th year. A new collaboration is under way to commemorate this milestone.
Pre-orders are currently being taken for the “Pokémon Hanafuda Framed Ver. (Red)” and “Pokémon Hanafuda Framed Ver. (Blue)” collector’s items that will be released by Movic on Dec. 26.
The Blu-ray and DVD for the anime *Kyousougiga Vol. 0* was released by Toei Video on Dec. 6. This is the first Blu-ray and DVD release for *Kyousougiga*, which began airing on TV in October.
Lingerie brand Peach John has collaborated with the popular anime series *Sailor Moon* in celebration of its 20th anniversary on a line of lingerie themed after *Sailor Moon*.
The TV anime *Gatchaman Crowds*, the broadcast to which ran earlier this year from July to September, is still buzzing due to the second season being announced. On Jan. 22, 2014, the long-awaited Blu-ray and DVD box set will also release.
Screenings of *Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers* began in Japan on Nov. 30. Recently, an intensity-filled new PV was released ahead of general sales of the Blu-ray and DVD of the film.
Pony Canyon, a large video and music software company, has advanced into the light novel market. On Dec. 3, six light novel series released all at once under the PoniCan Books label.