Tokyo Anime Dispatch

On July 6, 2026 , Japanese Direct published a new update on Favorite Spot , the anime-and-IP goods brand it is rolling out alongside an upcoming North American store launch. The press release ties the brand to Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, while the official site says the shop is still “launching soon” and invites fans to join an early access list for product drops and event news. What makes the update useful is the detail it gives about the merchandise plan. The release names titles such as Kuroko’s Basketball , The Prince of Tennis , Identity V , Hokkaido Neo Ukiyo-e Art , Utahime Tokaido , Hatsune Miku , and Snow Miku . It also says the company is linking the Expo presence with a limited-time Evangelion POP-UP tied to BOOKOFF Little Tokyo and San Diego. What Was Announced This is a convention-and-retail story rather than a new anime announcement, but it still sits squarely inside anime culture. Favorite Spot is being positioned as a way to sell officially licensed Japanese ...