Officially announced release dates we are tracking across the Japanese collectible franchises we deal in. Every date below links to its public announcement source — we never list estimated or rumored dates.
Last updated: October 14, 2026 (updated daily)
Confirmed Release Dates
| Release | Item | Franchise | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | BOOSTER PACK -THE WORLD’S STRONGEST WARRIORS- [OP-17] | One Piece | announcement |
| August 7, 2026 | Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 3 | Pokemon (TCG) | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tin (featuring Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, or Mega Feraligatr ex) | Pokemon (TCG) | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 | One Piece Card Game: OP-17 “The World’s Strongest Warriors” (English Booster Pack, Display, Double Pack Set DP-12, 3rd A | One Piece | announcement |
| August 7, 2026 | First Partner Illustration Collection (Series 3) – TCG Collection | Pokemon | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 (English) | BOOSTER PACK -THE WRLD’S STRONGEST WARRIOIRS- [OP-17] – TCG Booster Pack | One Piece | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 | One Piece TCG: OP17 – The World’s Strongest Warriors | One Piece TCG | announcement |
| August 2026 | One Piece TCG: Premium Card Collection: Best Selection vol 6 | One Piece TCG | announcement |
| August 7, 2026 | First Partner Illustration Collection (Series 3) | Pokemon | announcement |
| August 2026 | One Piece x NBA Banpresto Master Stars Figures: Luffy in Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Los Angel | One Piece | announcement |
| August 26, 2026 | OP-17: The World’s Strongest Warriors (TCG Set) | One Piece | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tin | Pokémon | announcement |
| August 1, 2026 | LEGO One Piece Season 2 Sets (6 new sets) | One Piece (LEGO) | announcement |
| August 28, 2026 | Booster Pack -THE WORLD’S STRONGEST WARRIORS- [OP-17] (TCG) | One Piece | announcement |
Dates are from public announcements and can change — always confirm with the linked source.
On Our Radar (Dates TBA)
Franchises we actively track and can source from Japan on request — no confirmed new release dates verified yet:
- Hatsune Miku — browse current stock / request sourcing
- Dragon Ball — browse current stock / request sourcing
- Gundam — browse current stock / request sourcing
- Sailor Moon — browse current stock / request sourcing
- Saint Seiya — browse current stock / request sourcing
Every date above is officially confirmed. Some older lines are showing signs of a comeback — a new anime season, an anniversary, an official reissue — before a confirmed date exists; those are tracked separately on Re-Trending Watch.
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Related tools and guides: Trading Cards Guide — what collectors look for in Japanese trading cards · Japan Collectibles Search — search live in-stock pieces and our guides at once · Re-Trending Watch — which Japanese collectibles are coming back · Collectibles Market Trends — our price index by category over time