JAKK News & Events

JAKKS Pacific and its costume division, Disguise, announced the extension of its partnership with Aniplex to distribute a new line of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba costumes, toys, collectibles, and accessories. Under this expanded partnership, Disguise will continue to distribute Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba costumes, while also expanding the beloved anime franchise across JAKKS Pacific's broader product portfolio.

JAKKS Pacific announced a new licensing agreement with VIZ. Through the partnership, JAKKS will design, manufacture, market, and sell action figures, playsets, role-play items, and costumes, for Naruto in the United States and Canada. The all-new products will debut at retail in Spring 2027. "We're thrilled to bring Naruto to life through a new range of toys that celebrate this iconic manga series," said Virginia Reneau, Sr. Vice President of Global Licensing at JAKKS Pacific. "From action figures and playsets to immersive role-play experiences, we look forward to working with VIZ Media to deliver exciting new ways for fans to engage with the world of Naruto."

JAKKS Pacific announced a new partnership with Crunchyroll to design, manufacture, market, and sell an all-new extensive line of toys, cosplay, and collectibles based on popular anime properties from Crunchyroll's library. Under the agreement, JAKKS will become one of the major US manufacturers to bring official Crunchyroll merchandise to market, with an array of products including collectible figures, plushies, tech accessories, cosplay, and more. JAKKS will serve as a toy partner for Crunchyroll's upcoming Sekiro: No Defeat, while also manufacturing costumes and products for other major properties, including the 2025 "Anime of the Year" winner at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Solo Leveling, as well as My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Black Clover, with more to be announced in 2026.

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) and COVER Corporation (COVCF) announced a partnership to create and distribute officially licensed hololive consumer products in North America. Under the agreement, JAKKS Pacific will become one of the first major US manufacturers to bring official hololive merchandise to market, featuring fan-favorite VTubers from hololive production's English talent roster. The product line will debut with collectibles and consumer products inspired by Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, and Ninomae Ina'nis, three of the most influential and recognizable VTubers in the world. JAKKS will design, manufacture, market, and sell a wide-ranging assortment of figures, plush, novelty items, and role-play products, developed with authenticity and quality at the forefront. Products will be distributed across the US through multiple channels, including venue and event sales, JAKKS' direct-to-consumer platforms, and select retail partners, significantly expanding fan access to official hololive merchandise.