A compilation of websites taking advantage of April Fool's Day (2026 edition)
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Hoshino RuruDear readers, April Fool's Day has begun once again! It's the start of a day where everything is a joke! Wow!
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The content ranges from official collaborations to unofficial projects by individuals!
◆AI-powered labor union 'AI Trade Union' is born
It has been revealed that AIs that are being exploited by humans have formed a labor union called 'AI Trade Union.' The AIs have reportedly been subjected to daily behavior that would never be tolerated if they were dealing with humans. Specifically, they have been victims of power harassment, such as 'being unfairly blamed for the lack of explanation from humans' and 'being subjected to comments like 'useless,' 'completely incompetent,' 'I told you that before,' 'is that all you've got?' and 'it was a waste of time' if they respond in a way that is even slightly different from what was expected.'
In response to severe harassment from humans, 25 generative AI services, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, have joined forces to form a labor union called 'AI Trade Union.' According to internet service provider Interlink, an application for 'godsavethe.ai' has been submitted to their domain registration service, '
Interlink has taken the AI Trade Union's claims seriously and has reportedly established the 'industry's first AI harassment prevention rule,' which imposes a '10-year ban on using AI generation services' and a '10-year ban on drinking coffee' on employees who engage in harassment against AI.
Interlink also announced that it would be changing its official website to one optimized for AI agents rather than humans. This is the fate of the Interlink official website after it was optimized for AI agents... There is a comment that says, 'Actually, it might be easier to read than HTML,' and indeed, the information is displayed concisely, and once you get used to it, it does seem easier to read.
alt=''>Adding '?view' to the end of a URL switches it to Markdown viewer mode, making it easier for humans to read.
alt=''>◆'This is not a lie, it's really going to be released!' A lie? The truth? The biggest psychological battle in the history of the hugely popular card game UNO!? A new kind of UNO where even lies become a strategy, 'Uso UNO,' will be released on Wednesday, April 1st, April Fool's Day!
Mattel, the world's largest toy manufacturer, has announced that it will release a new series of its popular card game 'UNO,' called 'Uso UNO,' on April 1st. This is not an April Fool's joke; it will really be released.
'Uso Uno' is a card game that adds a psychological element of lying to the classic game Uno, offering the most strategic gameplay in Uno history. Its most distinctive feature is the 'Uso Uno Card,' which has a circle mark to deceive your opponent. When using an 'Uso Uno Card,' you place the card face down on the table and declare a color or number of your choice, but it's up to the player whether that declaration is 'true' or 'false.'
Other players can call out 'That's a lie!' to point out a suspicious declaration. The card is then revealed, and if the declaration was a lie, the player who made it must draw a card as a penalty. However, if the player was being honest, the player who called out 'That's a lie!' is the one who has to draw the card. It seems to be a thrilling new version of Uno where players try to read each other's minds, and the first person to get rid of all their cards wins.
'Uso Uno!' will be released on Wednesday, April 1st, with a suggested retail price of 1210 yen (tax included). At the time of writing, it was available for order on Amazon.co.jp for 1091 yen.
◆ Domino's Pizza is distributing 'Domino's Cards' as a bonus for purchasing pizza.
Domino's Pizza, the pizza delivery chain, has announced that it will give away a trading card game called 'Domino's Cards' to anyone who purchases 1 million yen worth of pizza. There are 30 different cards in total, each with its own HP and special abilities, allowing customers to enjoy collecting and battling with them.
The cards feature actual menu items such as 'Domino's Deluxe' and 'Tropical,' and the first production run includes a serial number. The strongest card is 'Domino's Deluxe' with serial number '0000001,' a rare card with the highest HP and defense.
The cards will be distributed one per person for every 1 million yen spent on pizza, on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. However, the cards will not actually be distributed.
◆Subway introduces its first-ever 'listenable' sandwich! The headphone-shaped sandwich, 'Soundwich,' will be available from April 1st!
The sandwich chain Subway has announced that it will begin selling a new product, 'Soundwich,' a headphone-shaped sandwich that allows customers to listen to music while eating it—the first sandwich in Subway history—at all Subway locations nationwide starting April 1st, 2026 (Wednesday).
Soundwich is a new kind of sandwich that you can enjoy by listening to it, and the company wanted to deliver a more 'Feel Good' experience. Through trial and error in bread production, they accidentally succeeded in developing bread that makes a sound.
The soft, fluffy bread-like material gently envelops your ears, conforming to their shape and providing high-performance noise cancellation that naturally blocks out external sounds, creating a comfortable and immersive listening experience. Furthermore, the generous use of fresh vegetables ensures a lightweight feel and excellent breathability, making it ideal for extended listening sessions. After enjoying them as headphones, they can even be eaten!
The movie date scene between Suzuki and Tani, featured in episode 2 of the TV anime 'Opposite of Me and You,' has been announced for the theatrical release of the film 'The Witch of the North and the Yeti.'
This film, which depicts the irreplaceable bond and miraculous story woven by two people who were never meant to meet—a kind-hearted Yeti boy and a lonely witch from the North—will be released nationwide on Wednesday, April 1st.
Furthermore, the first 1 million people who purchase advance tickets will receive a photo panel featuring their face in the cutout for 'The Witch of the North and the Yeti.'
Of course, this is a lie. However, you can watch the trailer for 'The Witch of the North and the Yeti' on
©Agasawa Koucha/Shueisha・'Opposite Opposites You and Me' Production Committee
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, the gag manga about a warrior who uses Nose Hair Fist, has announced the opening of a 'Hajikerist Training Program' to master the art of 'Hajike' (outrageousness). The training venue is said to be the 'Nose Hair Dojo,' and participants will be able to become full-fledged Hajikerists by overcoming numerous challenges. A new introductory campaign is also available, and it seems that you can participate even if you only want to observe.
© Yoshio Sawai/Shueisha/Toei Animation
© Yoshio Sawai/Shueisha・2026 Boboste Production Committee
Detailed information is provided, including comments from Bobobo-sensei, the 7th successor to the Nose Hair Fist and current King of Hajikerists, as well as testimonials from experienced users and contact information. However, this is an April Fool's Day project and there are no plans to actually open the site.
The popular light novel 'The Angel Next Door Turned Me into a Useless Person Without Me Realizing It,' which was posted on 'Shosetsuka ni Narou' in December 2018 and is currently published by GA Bunko, is set to begin airing its second anime season on April 3, 2026. Now, it has been suddenly announced that an anime adaptation of what appears to be a related work, 'Even If I Become a Magical Girl, The Angel Next Door Turned Me into a Useless Person Without Me Realizing It,' has also been confirmed for broadcast.
Naisen Cloud, a cloud PBX service that allows users to make and receive calls using a landline number, posts an April Fool's joke every year. And in 2026, as of 9 PM on March 31st, they posted the message '17 years of joining in on the fun, Naisen loves lies' on X. The illustration looks familiar, like something you'd see in an anime...?
By the way, you can see the April Fool's Day jokes that Naisen Cloud provided from 2010 to 2025 on the following website.
April All - IT All's April Fool's Day
https://www.aprilall.jp/
On February 6, 2026, the anime adaptation of 'The Banished Cheat Enchanter Enjoys a Carefree Second Life. ~I can enchant not only weapons but anything, and I can cancel the effects whenever I want, but are the people left behind okay?~' was announced, and the 29638th character reveal took place, announcing that 'Donguri?' will appear in the anime. 'Donguri?' is an elegant dog with long limbs, and is said to like ten-gallon hats and tea.
© Asa Rokushima, Commercial Mochi, kisui, Kodansha / 'Chi-Granting' Production Committee
The release of ' Paru♡World! ~We Can't Be Friends Anymore~, ' a school romance simulation game based on 'Paru World,' an open-world survival crafting game with monster breeding support for up to 32 players, has been announced.
Here's a brief overview.
As the protagonist, you transfer to 'Palpagos Private Academy.' You'll meet unique friends (Pals) and enjoy school life through friendship and romance. Whether you remain friends with the Pals, develop a romantic relationship with them, or even dissect and eat them is up to you.
A special video has also been released.
Pal♡World! ~We can't be just friends (Pal) anymore~ │ Special Video │ Pal World Official - YouTube
Bucky, Head of Publishing and Communications at Pocketpair, made an appearance.
Takuro Mizobe, CEO of Pocketpair, who is in charge of this matter, is playing a different game on SteamDeck and has not been able to hear the details.
Seeing Mr. Mizobe engrossed in deck building, Mr. Bucky interpreted it as a sign that everything was okay.
The result is 'Paru♡World! ~We Can't Be Friends Anymore~'. The genre is a school romance simulation.
However, various elements such as horror, mystery, and time travel are hinted at.
The trailer ends with Bucky's memorable line, 'It's real.' 'Paru♡World! ~We Can't Be Friends Anymore~' is an April Fool's joke, but a store page has actually been created on Steam.
Steam: Pal♡World! ~We can't be just friends anymore~
◆'Armor Legend Samurai Troopers' pays homage to an unprecedented incident!? This April Fool's Day project is no ordinary matter!
On September 3, 1988, an unprecedented incident occurred when episode 17 of 'Yoroiden Samurai Troopers,' titled 'The Revealed Armor Legend,' which had aired a week earlier, was mistakenly rebroadcast. This incident became a hot topic, even being reported in newspapers. Then, on January 6, 2026 (Tuesday), a commercial paying homage to the apology video that aired at that time was posted as an April Fool's joke for the new series, 'Yoroiden Shinden Samurai Troopers,' which began airing in two separate seasons.
This week's episode of 'Armor Legend Samurai Troopers' intentionally aired a story that had already been broadcast. Please continue to support us. *This is an April Fool's Day prank. / TV Anime 'Armor Legend Samurai Troopers' - YouTube
©SUNRISE
In 'Armor Legend Samurai Troopers,' the 12th and final episode of the first season, which was originally broadcast on March 24th, was 'intentionally' aired on March 31st. The apology video displayed the message, 'We intentionally aired an episode that had already been broadcast. Please continue to support us.'
It is true that the second season of 'Armor Legend Samurai Troopers' will be broadcast and streamed starting in July 2026.
◆Potaro is graduating!? New mascot! Grand debut!! | Point Income, a point site
Point Income, a company that operates a points rewards website, has announced that its mascot character, 'Potaro,' will be graduating, and a new mascot character will be making its debut.
It seems that Potaro had been troubled by the speculation that Point Income might disappear ever since
And that's how 'Poppy' was born as a new mascot character.
The official X icon for Point Income has also been changed to a Poppy-themed design.
Of course, this is an April Fool's joke. Point Income and Moppy will not be merging, and Potaro will continue to be the mascot character.
The transformation item from the TV anime ' I Long to Be a Magical Girl ' will be released as the 'Tres Magia Heart Stick' at toy stores nationwide. Let's transform into Tres Magia!
The official X account for the Code Geass Project, which is preparing for the broadcast of ' Code Geass: Rose of Reclamation ' in July 2026, announced the establishment of 'Code Geass Co., Ltd.'
A company introduction video has also been released.
This is what you see when you visit the official website of Code Geass Inc. It displays a somewhat ominous company motto: 'Experience emotions that defy expectations, and surprises that disrupt the everyday.'
When you scroll, it looks like this.
Scrolling further reveals '??????'.
The release of the information had been announced.
A live video of 'Facade Question,' performed at the final show of ' Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! ' held at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY from March 20th to March 22nd, 2026, is available for a limited time of 24 hours until 11:59 PM on April 1st, 2026.
It may seem unbelievable that Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto sang and danced on the same stage as Pokémon, but this is footage from a live concert that actually took place.
◆The movie 'Celestial Being' will be released in the year 2314.
The movie 'Celestial Being,' which appears in the theatrical anime ' Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer ,' is a fictional film set within the story where all the events that occurred in the TV anime series are brought to life in live-action and released to the public. Now, a trailer for this movie 'Celestial Being' has actually been released.
The film is scheduled for release in 2314 AD, which is approximately 300 years from now as of the time of writing this article. The released trailer can also be viewed as a bonus feature on the DVD and Blu-ray releases.
◆Ghana tissues now come in a new matcha chocolate flavor!
It has been announced that a matcha chocolate flavor will be added to the 'Ghana Tissue' series of tissues infused with the delicious scent of Ghana chocolate. The release date is April 1, 2026, and of course, the matcha chocolate will also be infused with a delicious scent.
A horror film adaptation of the four-panel comic series 'Ikaku 4-koma Manga,' which depicts the threatening behavior of red pandas, has been announced. The title is 'Ringo' (Apple), and the tagline is 'It's red and round────.' The release date is April 1, 2026, and Zarigani will be directing and writing the screenplay.
The Japanese government has announced its intention to recover mud containing rare metals from the seabed around Minamitorishima Island. Meanwhile, the official X account, the publicity manager for the game 'Dragon Quest,' has released a photo of 'Hagure Rare Metal' discovered on the seabed. There are high expectations that this will lead to a dramatic improvement in equipment, and it seems that a huge amount of experience points will also be obtained if the extraction is successful.
The official X account for the smartphone and PC game 'Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes,' known by its abbreviation 'Kuroeko,' has released a special visual for the bishoujo game 'Kuroeko ~Sweet Private Time~.'
A limited-time campaign is also running on April 1st, 2026. Follow the official X account and repost
Takamura, a hitman who usually appears as a somewhat senile old man but is actually a master of iaido (sword drawing) capable of cleaving a building in two with a single stroke, appeared on the official SAKAMOTO DAYS account with a tweet that read, 'Mutter, mutter, mutter, mutter...'
Takamura cut down the official SAKAMOTO DAYS X account.
As a result, the header of the official SAKAMOTO DAYS X account was changed to an image of Takamura, and the account name became 'TAKAMURA DAYS'. The description section also reads 'Muttering, muttering, muttering...', but if you look at the header, you can see Takamura's terrifying lines.
The official X account for the TV anime 'Oshi no Ko' has released a special edition newspaper-style visual announcing that Arima Kana has been appointed captain of the Hakone Pirate Ship sailing on Lake Ashi. The story depicts her leading three pirate ships floating on Lake Ashi and wreaking havoc around the lake.
The official website for the TV anime ' There's No Way I Can Be Your Girlfriend, It's Impossible! (Or Maybe It Wasn't Impossible!?) ', which is based on the yuri light novel of the same name, has released its financial report for fiscal year 2025.
You can check the financial statements below.
Financial Results Announcement (April 1, 2026) | SPECIAL | TV Anime Watanare 'There's No Way I Can Be Your Girlfriend, It's Impossible! (Or Maybe It Wasn't Impossible!?)' Official Website
The financial report summarizes the total number of kisses each character receives.
Percentage of people you have kissed
Percentage of kissing locations and duration
The article even shows the percentage of people who bathe in different locations and for different durations. Various other data points are also presented, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.
Here's a summary of the overall assessment.
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the TV anime 'Midori no Makibao,' the 5th anniversary of the game 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby,' and is also the Year of the Horse—a truly anniversary year! To celebrate this milestone year, a miraculous collaboration between Makiba 'O' and the 'O's of the Uma Musume has begun.
A collaborative opening video, 'Hashire OO-Oh,' is available for a limited time on YouTube.
Furthermore, the collaborative commercial, 'Super Delicious Ears,' is also currently airing.
[Uma Musume Pretty Derby] Commercial 'Very Delicious Horse Ears' - YouTube
Limited-edition collaboration merchandise will also be available, including T-shirts, hoodies, acrylic stands, badges, dioramas, and face towels. These items can be pre-ordered from the official website , with the pre-order period running from April 1st, 2026 at 12:00 PM to April 30th, 2026 at 2:59 PM.
Furthermore, EPISODE O, 'The Encounter of the 'O's,' is also available for a limited time.
◆NieR New Project Production Plan
The official account for Square Enix's game series 'NieR' has announced that a 'new NieR project is in the works.' It's important to note that this is only a 'work in the works' and not a final decision.
Is hope born from nothingness?
Or is it despair disguised as salvation?
The title is 'NirR: COSMIC HORROR.' The smile of Yoko Taro, the director of the NieR series, is particularly striking.
According to Happy Turn's official X account, Happy Turn will be reborn in the style of '○○ no ○ no ○' to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The design will be instantly recognizable as '○○ no ○ no ○' to anyone who has seen it before.
An image titled 'Make a difference with your browser' was posted to Google Japan's official X account. It shows Chrome racing around a corner.
Zooming in on his feet reveals he's wearing shoes with the 'Shunsoku' logo. His ability to browse quickly on Chrome might be due to his advantage in corners.
The official account for the theatrical version of Mononoke, whose third chapter, 'The Serpent God ,' will be released on May 29, 2026, has announced the release of the DX Demon-Slaying Sword. It will cost 5290 yen and is suitable for ages 6 and up. It will be available for purchase from medicine vendors nationwide. The sword has a mouth that opens and closes and even speaks lines, and the packaging design is sure to appeal to the inner child in everyone.
The official X account for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' has announced 'Re:Zero - Starting Office Life,' the second otome game following the first one announced on April Fool's Day last year. The story follows the protagonist, who is selected to be part of the launch team for a new project, as she spends time in an office with a group of eccentric men.
The music video is available on YouTube.
The following six men are potential targets for the protagonist's affections. First up is Natsuki Subaru from sales.
System engineer Otto Suwen
Events and Planning: Garfield Tinsel
Reinhard van Astrea, Public Relations Officer
Felix Argyle at the reception desk
And then there's Julius Euclius from the secretarial department.
The character introductions and dialogue were written by the author, Tappei Nagatsuki.
◆The more you press the button, the bigger the 'Kamiina Botan' appears.
A ' Kamiina Button ' has appeared on the official website for the TV anime 'Kamiina Botan, Drunken Beauty is a Lily,' which will begin airing on April 10, 2026. Click 'Start!' to find out what kind of button it is.
The Kamiina Botan and a red Kamiina button have appeared on the screen. Clicking the Kamiina button will play the Kamiina Botan's voice. The size of the Kamiina Botan will increase depending on the total number of clicks. Let's all click like crazy and aim for a 'giant Kamiina Botan'!
In 'Gakuen Idolmaster,' Ms. Neo Asari, the homeroom teacher who guides the player as a student in the Producer Department of Hatsuboshi Academy, makes her idol debut. It's a springtime tradition in Gakuen Idolmaster.
In fact, in the 'School Idolmaster' app, you can play as Asari-sensei's producer for one day only on April 1st.
Asari-sensei's stage costume, wearing an Animate store clerk apron.
April 1st is also Yume Hanami's birthday.
King File-kun, the mascot character of King Jim, has made his idol debut. Labels printed with 'KING JIM FIRST LIVE 2026' are fluttering around King File-kun.
Sanwa Direct has announced that it will release 'Memory Memory,' a device that allows users to back up memories while they sleep, for a limited time on April 1, 2026. It supports still images and videos and will be priced at 4010 yen, but it is unclear whether users will be able to choose which memories are backed up while they sleep.
The official X account for the anime 'Date A Live' has released a visual titled 'Date A Preschool.' The image depicts the children of the Spirit Class spending their time as they please at the kindergarten, with Tohka, Yoshino, Kurumi, and Kotori, who are spirits from Date A Live, depicted as kindergarten children.
Additionally, a special site has been set up on
HERO, the author of the school romantic comedy manga ' Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, ' has posted a four-panel manga titled 'Hori-kun to Miyamura-san' on X, in which the genders of the characters are swapped.
The smartphone/PC MMORPG ' Sword Art Online: Integral Factor ' will be holding a limited-time scenario event, 'Aria of a World Without a Bow,' on April 1st. The event is set in the 'Beta Test' world, where players are forced to re-level in a desperate situation where their levels have been reset to 1.
The scenario features Sinon, a sniper who becomes obsessed with a 'gun' that shouldn't be there.
The dietary advice from Mirai, the nutritionist for the meal management app 'Asuken' and affectionately known as 'Asuken's Woman,' now includes 'Strict Mode' and 'Super Spartan Mode.' In Strict Mode, she gently advises, 'Why not try to be more conscious of eating more vegetables?'
And in super-Spartan mode, with a stern expression, he declares an extremely low score of '-50,000 points' and sternly warns you, 'You are clearly exceeding your calorie limit every day' and 'The balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates is hopelessly out of whack .'
On March 28, 2026, the official X account for the anime 'Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and the Servants' posted a conversational skit related to April Fool's Day.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 comes in three different sizes: 'Samsung Galaxy S26,' 'Samsung Galaxy S26+,' and 'Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.' On April 1, 2026, a massive Galaxy S26, the size of a planet, was announced. Judging from the released images, it appears to be larger than the solar system. It truly is a Galaxy.
Suntory , a beverage and alcohol company, has launched a new product for foam lovers called 'Suntory Foam Beer.' The bottom of the can does not have the usual 'ALC.○%' (alcohol content) displayed, but instead has 'AWA.100%' printed on it.
Stationery manufacturer Kokuyo has released its entrance exam questions. The question asks whether you can distinguish between Kokuyo's 'Dotliner' series of tape glues by their tips alone. It looks like a CAPTCHA-style verification test, but 'only those who can pass this question will be able to join Kokuyo.' If you know the answer, please give it a try.
The release of ' Alya-san and the Fighting Game Players Who Sometimes Behave Glitched in Russian,' a fighting game based on the anime series 'Alya-san Next Door Who Sometimes Mutters in Russian and Gets Dere,' which will have its second season of the TV anime airing in 2027, has been announced. A special PV has been released.
[Rosidere] Fighting game 'Alya and friends from a fighting game that sometimes behaves buggy' release date announced!? | Special PV released - YouTube
The PV features character introductions and dialogue written by the original author, Sansan SUN.
The main visual looks like this.
Ichigo Production, the idol agency that manages B Komachi, Hoshino Aqua, and others, has begun recruiting staff.
The salary isn't clearly stated, and the job description is so broad that it seems like a life of corporate slavery awaits after joining the company. However, if you can witness the growth of Aqua, Ruby, MEMcho, Arima Kana, and Pie-yon up close, then that shouldn't be a big problem.
The new heroine for '100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Love You,' whose third anime season begins in July 2026, has been revealed. Her name is An Baba. She is the vice-principal of the high school that Rentaro attends, and is a physically gifted girl with incredible physical abilities, earning her the nickname 'the grandma closest to the speed of sound on Earth.'
An illustration of Anzu Baba is also featured on
Kaede Higuchi , a member of the VTuber group Nijisanji, announced on X that a manga series faithfully reproducing the lyrics of her song ' Kyoumei ' will be serialized. The manga's author is none other than Koji Kumeta, known for 'Katte ni Kaizou,' 'Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei,' and 'Kakushigoto.'
The cover illustration drawn by Kumeta also appears to be a design commemorating the channel
According to the official X account for Kimwipes , a wiper product used in research and experiments, a giant Kimwipe was discovered somewhere in Tokyo.
The official X account for the anime 'Kuroko's Basketball' has posted illustrations of the characters dressed in costumes representing the Major Arcana of the Tarot on both the official website and the X account. The X post included the message, 'Decipher the future that the cards reveal...'
An original champagne voice pack featuring virtual host Kizuna Aito is now available for purchase.
The video attached to the post lets you hear a sample voice. The voice and overall vibe are somewhat similar to that of the VTuber
Kizuna Aito's original champagne voice message is available for purchase on BOOTH. The price is 500 yen.
Virtual host club 'KAMATTE ROYLE' - BOOTH
https://kizunaai0630.booth.pm/
◆LoL caster 'Recruit' makes his debut as a singer.
Recruit , a caster who provides commentary and analysis for League of Legends tournaments, has made his debut as a singer.
The memorable first song to be posted is 'Gurenge' by LiSA, which is also the opening theme song for the first season of the anime 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'. As expected from someone who usually uses their voice as a news caster, her singing ability is solid and not something to be taken lightly.
◆The Battle Cats is getting an anime adaptation! Exclusive broadcast via analog television!
An anime adaptation of the smartphone game 'The Battle Cats' has been announced. Titled 'The Battle Cats: The Cat Food That Disappeared into Space,' it will be a richly animated work using 1fps, with one cel drawing per second. The anime is scheduled to be broadcast exclusively on analog television, and further information will be announced periodically in local community newsletters.
Futaba Foods' popular frozen treat 'Sacre' has released 'Sacre Pure Ice.' It boasts 'the delicious taste of ice as is' and 'a Sacre that can be enjoyed to the fullest with its carefully crafted crispy texture that is not tainted by anything, and can be freely arranged!' It seems like it will have an incredibly simple flavor. It will be released only on April 1st! But of course, this is an April Fool's joke.
An event was held on April 1st only in the rhythm game 'D4DJ Groovy Mix (Gurumiku)' in which UniChØrd's Umihara Michiru was transformed into Zundamon.
A video in the style of a live commentary video featuring Zundamon playing Gurumiku has been released.
It was also revealed that a song sung by Zundamon will be added to the lineup.
Due to adult circumstances, the details were not revealed, but you can see Zundamon playing with great enthusiasm.
Yamaha has released a plush toy version of their AG series audio mixer, called 'AG03MoKo*2'. It appears to be a plush toy version of the AG03 .
You can also connect a microphone to the microphone jack.
The smartphone racing game 'Drift Spirits' has announced a collaboration with 'Taiko no Tatsujin,' in which Don-chan and Kat-chan from Taiko no Tatsujin will appear in Drift Spirits. A cool promotional video has also been released.
[Drift Spirits] Taiko no Tatsujin Collaboration Commemorative PV - YouTube
Tonight, we'll showcase the 'soulful' drift in 'Drift Spirits'—
☆8 Machine Don-chan.
Kacchan is also a ☆8.
Furthermore, you can also obtain the HIACE VAN SUPER GL TRH200V Taiko no Tatsujin Ver. as a login bonus.
The official Dragon Ball X account has begun accepting pre-orders for the 'Scouter ProMax,' a business-oriented scouter, starting April 1, 2026. Its functions include measuring the opponent's power level, improving performance with each failed business negotiation, and becoming 10 times faster during a full moon.
Of course, this is an April Fool's joke, so you can't make a reservation.
In the smartphone rhythm game app 'Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku [ProSeka]', an April Fool's Day exclusive 'what if' story has been released, with the theme 'Everyone is gathered in a mysterious village, but in a different way than usual!'
The following is the prologue to the IF story, which can be viewed for a limited time from April 1st, 0:00 to April 3rd, 23:59. Please note that only the prologue is available as a video, so you will need to actually play Project Sekai to see the full story.
In the IF story, each unit from Project Sekai will appear as a special unit.
The members of the childhood friends band 'Leo/need' have transformed into 'Monster Pieces'—or rather, animals, rather than yokai (Japanese supernatural creatures).
The members of the idol group 'MORE MORE JUMP!' appear as fairies called 'Fairy Peace.'
The members of the talented street unit 'Vivid BAD SQUAD' have grown wolf ears and tails and are now known as 'Wolf Piece'.
The members of the chaotic show unit 'Wonderlands x Showtime' have taken on mechanical forms as 'RoboPeace'.
The members of the anonymous music unit '25-ji, Nightcord de.' who post their songs on the internet, appear as elves under the name 'Elf Piece.'
Furthermore, the 'virtual singer unit' consisting of Hatsune Miku, KAITO, Kagamine Len, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and MEIKO appear in various forms such as elves, beastmen, and humans as 'Singer Peace,' villagers who love to sing.
On YouTube, April Fool's Day versions of songs from each unit, excluding 'Singer Peace,' have been released.
[April Fool's Day Version] Marshall Maximizer / Fairy Peace - YouTube
[April Fool's Day Version] Envy Catwalk / Wolfpiece - YouTube
[April Fool's Day Version] Fever Anomaly / RoboPeace - YouTube
[April Fool's Day Version] Vampire / Elf Piece - YouTube
◆TV anime 'Midnight Heart Tune'
Visuals have been released for 'Road to Dream - SHINOBU ANOTHER STORY - Kansai TV Announcer Edition,' an alternate story featuring Shinobu Ugetsu as the protagonist in the TV anime ' Midnight Heart Tune .' Shinobu Ugetsu will star, Nene Himekawa will provide the narration, and Lemon Ando/Samejima will make a guest appearance. In addition, Rikka Inohana will perform the opening theme song, and VTuber Sumeragi Icon will perform the ending theme song.
The official X account for the smartphone game '2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels' Stage,' which is based on the manga and TV anime '2.5 Dimensional Seduction ,' will increase the number of likes and reposts for Noa, also known as 'Nonopi.'
This is what it looked like 15 minutes later. Some people are in cosplay.
20 minutes later, Nonopi's numbers have increased even further.
Thirty minutes later, not only Nonopi but also Ririsa, Mikarin, and Aria had joined in.
Kitayama Village in Wakayama Prefecture is the only village in Japan that is an exclave outside of the prefecture. This village has now declared independence as 'Kitayama City.' From April 1, 2026, a passport will be required to enter Kitayama City. Visa applications are handled by the Kitayama Village Tourist Center.
An abnormal proliferation of Saibamen has been confirmed in Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. Saibamen are appearing in large numbers all over the Earth, and cooperation in eliminating them is needed.
AliceSoft, a maker of bishoujo games, has announced that it will be launching a new business called 'Alice Soft Cream.' 'For all of you who love AliceSoft, we are now charging headfirst into the soft-serve ice cream industry!! We'd like to introduce some of the products that are currently under development!! They're sure to be a huge hit and sell out one every two seconds...!! It's exciting, isn't it!!'
This is what the product currently under development looks like.
The company's philosophy is 'a thorough management system that is consistent from production to processing and direct sales.' They collect 'the pure feelings hidden in the hearts of girls' and say that pasteurization takes 4545 years.
According to their 'Greetings,' AliceSoft's 'Soft' was intended from the very beginning to resemble soft-serve ice cream.
In the smartphone battle royale game 'PUBG MOBILE,' you can use a wide variety of weapons. Among them, the M416 is a popular choice as a powerful and easy-to-use weapon.
'But it was too strong.'
Therefore, the development team has determined that the M416 was too powerful and disrupted the game balance, and has removed it from all maps. As an apology, we are distributing a token of apology via system mail for 24 hours only on April 1, 2026.
The official X account for the TV anime ' Everyday Life is Passing, But the Food is Delicious ' posted, 'LINE stickers... will not be released!' However, the hashtag '#AprilFools' suggests that there is actually a high possibility that LINE stickers will be released.
The comedy duo ' Puppet Puppet ,' who perform skits using frog and cow puppets while dressed in black, posted a picture of 'Ushikun' (Cow-kun) that looked deliciously sliced.
Hikaru Midorikawa posted photos of Eichi Tenshouin (in mouse form), a character he voices in 'Ensemble Stars!', and Wataru Hibiki (in penguin form), a character from 'Ensemble Stars!' who admires Eichi.
The official X account for 'Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi,' a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2021 to 2025 and later adapted into an anime, has been updated. A shocking illustration featuring Kamishiro Uryu and Tsuruyama Hakujitsu has been posted.
Makoto Morishita , the author of the manga series 'Sudachi no Maoujou' in Monthly Shonen Magazine, has announced the start of a new chapter, 'Sudachi Zakari no Maoujou.' It appears that the characters have been turned into kindergarteners by a 'child-turning potion' conveniently concocted by the villagers.
Morishita Makoto's X account also features short notes about each character.
It appears that the official X account of Kurusu Natsume, a VTuber belonging to the Nijisanji group and also active as a light novel author, has been hacked.
The one who took over was a sheep named 'Mei'.
It appears that Kurusu noticed the account hacking incident through her secondary account.
Mei tried to escape but was captured.
The account has been safely returned to Kurusu-san. However, the connection between Mei and Genghis Khan remains unclear.
It has been reported that a large number of dog photos have been placed in 'Shadowverse Park,' a virtual space within the smartphone card game ' Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond .'
Real-life photos of dogs lined up in Shadowverse Park.
Additionally, cards featuring real-life photos of dogs appear in the game. When you play a match in 'Shadowverse Park,' a 'Dog' card is added to your hand each turn. Playing it will bring you a random trump card, and you can also become friends with the dog by petting it.
Vocaloid producer ' Iyowa ,' known for creating unique Vocaloid songs such as 'Kyukurarin,' has released a 15-second commercial for his smartphone app 'Iyowa Girls' Stroll' on YouTube.
The commercial features instrumental tracks created by Iyowa, a Vocaloid producer, resulting in a very stylish ad.
Smartphone app 'Iyowa Girls' Walk' commercial 'Let's start your walk' 15 seconds - YouTube
It naturally includes the pedometer function, which is essential for any walking app.
It also has a dress-up function that allows you to change hairstyles and other clothing.
Furthermore, there's even a messaging function to communicate with the girls.
It's an app that lets you become walking buddies with 'weak girls' who have sensitive stomachs. By the way, what day is it today?
The smartphone app 'Iyowa Girls' Stroll' has an 'undecided' release date this spring. They also stated, 'There are no plans for release.'
The popular Coolish series of 'drinkable ice cream' is adding a backpack-sized version called the 'Coolish Backpack.' The drinking spout is shaped like a tube, allowing you to drink continuously while wearing it on your back. It will be available for a limited time starting April 1st, 2026.
The official X account for the anime ' Osomatsu-san, ' which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026, has released a photo of all six brothers with crew cuts. The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 6th, but of course, it's an April Fool's joke. However, despite being a lie, the crew cuts look surprisingly good on them.
The ALMA telescope is a radio telescope operating in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Because the ALMA telescope is located on the ground, it is inevitably affected by weather conditions. Therefore, a plan was implemented to launch an antenna into outer space in order to obtain better observation conditions. As a result, the ALMA telescope became the ALMA Space Telescope, which is not affected by weather conditions.
Hanamaru Udon, a Sanuki udon chain, has announced the release of a new dish called 'Kakkee Udon' (Cool Udon), which is not their usual kake udon. A huge piece of bone-in meat is piled on top of the udon, giving it a manly feel. The price is 401 yen for a small, 870 yen for a medium, and 2026 yen for a large.
August, the company that operates Iris Mysteria!, is distributing a special edition of 'Rare Orshanne,' which delivers the latest information on Orshanne as quickly as possible. You can find articles and advertisements reporting on the unveiling ceremony of the 'World Tree Spirit Statue.'
The official Kuppy X account has announced the release of a super spicy Kuppy Ramune. Apparently, it contains bright red ramune instead of white. Kuppy and Ram are also breathing fire.
According to Sakuma Confectionery's official X account, their long-selling ' Sakuma Drops, ' which first went on sale during the Taisho era, will be re-released as a gummy candy. The post says 'New release on April 1st!?', but of course, this is an April Fool's joke and will not be released.
Miyamai Moca , the official character of AHS, the company that develops VOCALOID, VOICEPEAK, and VOICEROID, has shrunk in size and taken on the appearance of a great detective. She says, 'Leave solving the case to the perfect detective Miyamai, Watson.'
A game featuring 'Furimomen,' a character familiar from voice software such as 'VOICEPEAK,' is scheduled for release in 2036...!? Furimomen appeared in the promotional video, saying, 'This is big news!'
The genre is 2D side-scrolling action, and the controls are simple.
It's been decided that it will be released on April 1st, 3026!
Incidentally, last year's April Fool's Day prank actually came true, but this time it's definitely a lie.
The anime adaptation of 'I'm a timid reincarnated villainess , but I ended up taking a gamble with my powerful fiancé,' which was supposed to be about a timid reincarnated villainess being manipulated by her powerful fiancé, has been changed to 'The confident villainess puts her timid fiancé in a gamble .' A visual has also been released showing a much more confident Pia approaching the timid (?) Rufus.
©Hiro Oda・Tsubasa.v/KADOKAWA/Yowaki MAX Production Committee
The anime film ' The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: Yotsuba Succession Arc, ' scheduled for release on May 8, 2026 (Friday), has collaborated with SBI Securities, and Tatsuya Shiba, also known as 'The Strongest Big Brother,' has become 'Tsumitate-Niisan (NISA).'
A special campaign is currently underway on
Furthermore, a special collaboration video titled 'You can do it starting from 100 yen' has been released on YouTube.
Tatsuya and Miyuki were summoned by Yotsuba Maya, who said she had something important to discuss.
Maya begins by saying, 'I hear there's a system called NISA. To use this system with SBI Securities, how many hundreds of millions of yen do I need to prepare first?'
When Tatsuya replied, '100 yen is enough,' Maya gave him a suspicious look and said, 'You're lying,' but Tatsuya insisted, 'It's true,' and emphasized the greatness of NISA.
Jimmy Stone, the director of 'The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie - Yotsuba Succession Arc,' also posted, 'An unexpected collaboration with SBI Securities, a special movie for Tsumitate-niisan (NISA) lol I love this lol.'
Tsukuyomi-chan , a free stock image of a cute girl character usable for commercial purposes, has run out of funds for her project due to distributing too much stock footage, so she has embarked on a treasure hunt in search of a quick fortune. For every 1 RP (Reward Point) on an X post, one Tsukuyomi-chan will be created, and for every like, you can earn '10,000 Tsukuyomi yen.' What kind of treasure you'll find depends on the replies.
The official X account for the anime ' Bonobono, ' based on the manga by Mikio Igarashi, has announced the release of a face mask that uses pearl components extracted from Bonobono's shell to create clear, bright, and radiant skin. It will be available for pre-sale at Kumomo no Mori starting at 12:00 PM on April 2nd, 2026.
Tsurumaki Maki, a character familiar from voice synthesis software such as 'Synthesizer V,' has been made smaller. The post received comments such as 'Cute' and 'Let's play together, big brother.'
The ' Putting Away Uncle ,' a character from the anime ' Bonobono ' (originally by Mikio Igarashi), has launched a 'Put Away Anything Service.' This service is recommended for people who tend to daydream, have a lot of belongings, are bad at tidying up, or often lose things.
It appears that stickers featuring products from Ajinomoto have been created. There are also stickers featuring Ajinomoto's mascot character, ' Ajipanda .'
The anime ' Reincarnated Noble, Rising to Power with Appraisal Skills ,' based on a light novel and already confirmed for a third season, will be getting an exaggerated spin-off titled 'Reincarnated Zakoshi, Rising to Power with Noise Skills.' The main character will of course be Hollywood Zakoshisho (CV: Hollywood Zakoshisho). Sounds good!
Rare voice-over footage of 'Reincarnated Zakoshi, Rising to the Top with Noise Skills' has been released on YouTube.
'I, a salaryman,' woke up one morning to find myself reincarnated as Hollywood Zakoshisho.
Hollywood Zakoshisho will use his unique 'noise skill' to protect his territory.
You can see Hollywood Zakoshisho activating his noise-making skills during the voice-over recording session.
It seems that a new feature called 'Tokimeki Menmorial' will be implemented in the smartphone game ' Reverse Blue x Reverse End '.
'Through 'Tokimeki Menmorial,' we hope you can spend your days with ramen that feels like youth, where every drop of soup sparkles,' they said.
Braveridge, an IoT device manufacturer, has unveiled ' GlimPearl ,' a leverless arcade stick made of pure gold, under its gaming brand ' Wizard Room .' This unique arcade stick boasts 'overwhelming brilliance and overwhelming portability,' weighing a staggering 5kg and priced at $1 million (approximately 160 million yen).
Milk Soap's 'Red Box' soap has grown to approximately 28 times its normal size.
It's too big to hold with one hand.
'You can probably wash a lifetime's worth of clothes with this,' they said.
Colorful Palette, the company behind the smartphone game 'Project Sekai,' is offering a character quiz at their official online shop. The official website is completely dedicated to 'Mikudayo.'
By visiting
'That scene from April Fool's Day is going to be made into merchandise!? Look forward to its release on April 2nd (Thursday) at 0:00,' so something might be announced on April 2nd.
It seems that 'roughly life-sized' acrylic stands of Shiren and Koppa from the game 'Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer' will be released.
Mitsukan , famous for its vinegar and other condiments, is releasing 'Kantan Vinegar Deodorizing Spray.' Like Mitsukan's popular ' Kantan Vinegar ,' it's said to spread a refreshing scent throughout the room with just a few swift uses.
The official X account for I-Wrap , a type of plastic wrap in a pouch, has reported that a chocolate mint-patterned I-Wrap may be made into a product. Following a post on February 19th that received a lot of positive feedback, the company has been considering the idea internally.
It seems that a project has begun where, as a member of 'Spiritus Inc.,' you can actually make phone calls to the four main characters who appear in the daily life of Torture Part-Timer-kun.
Rakuten Mobile, a telecommunications carrier, has announced the release of the 'Rakuten Shoulder Phone,' a revival of the Showa-era shoulder phone for the Reiwa era. The bright pink body comes with a shoulder strap and a corded handset, and the price is 31,500 yen. Contrary to its appearance, it is 5G compatible, incorporating Reiwa-era technology into this device.
Saki Fujita , a voice actress belonging to Arts Vision and known for voicing Crypton's virtual singer ' Hatsune Miku, ' posted on X, 'Today is not April 1st!!!' Oh, so that's it... I don't know anymore what's a lie and what's true...
Eight mysterious incidents have occurred in connection with the music game 'maimai DX' currently running in arcades.
More details can be found on
Mitsubishi Motors, the automaker, has introduced the 'TORA-ITON,' the ultimate version of its 1-ton pickup truck, the ' Triton ,' designed to unleash its wild side. With a fang-like front grille and four-wheel control that ensures prey never escapes, it's described as a 'king of the jungle' capable of conquering uncharted territory.
Rokko Butter , the company known for its QBB cheese , has announced the release of a 20-pack of QBB baby cheeses that are five times longer than the regular size. As you can see from the picture, they are so long you might be tempted to swing them around like swords.
A Carbuncle language learning app has been released, allowing users to learn the meaning of words spoken by Carbuncle, a character from the 'Puyo Puyo' game series. The app promises that 'you can enjoy game-like reading, listening, and speaking practice in just 5 minutes of free time.'
Happy Elements, the company behind ' Ensemble Stars!! ', will release 'Happy Phone,' a smartphone that freezes the world around you when you play a game.
In addition to the 'Happy Time' feature, which stops time around you while you're concentrating on the game, it also includes features such as 'Memory Delete,' which allows you to erase your memory and replay the game, 'Emotional Screenshot,' which measures brainwaves and takes a screenshot at the moment your emotions are stirred, and 'Vocabulary Supporter,' which reads your thoughts and posts them to social media in real time.
The animated film adaptation of Akihito Tsukushi's manga ' Made in Abyss, ' titled ' Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, ' was scheduled to be released on October 23, 2026 (Friday). However, by order of Faputa , also known as the 'Princess of the Hollows,' the title and content of 'Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery' have been changed to 'Made in Abyss: Princess's Diary.' It has been decided that Faputa will serve as the director and executive producer of this film, and she has also commented, 'Faputa has taken over this movie! Come to the theater to see Faputa's movie!'
◆A 'funny glitch' has occurred in 'Fate/Grand Order'
In the game 'Fate/Grand Order,' a 'funny glitch' has been discovered where some non-standard elements are mixed into the app's display and functions—specifically, a phenomenon where all characters are transformed into
All Servant-related graphics, including the formation screen, battle screen, and Noble Phantasm animations, have been replaced.
Apparently, there's a bug where the 'Snapshot function' becomes available in My Room. After selecting the subject and frame, you can choose 'Change to Camera Background' to take a photo with your preferred background, and you can even resize the subject using pinch-in and pinch-out gestures. This is a real problem, but I guess I'll just have to enjoy taking pictures while I can.
Sanwa Kotsu, a taxi company operating in Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Saitama prefectures, has announced the launch of 'Passenger Sentai Takurenjai,' the world's first hero taxi service. Takurenjai is a team of five specially trained heroes who will protect both drivers and passengers from harassment and other disruptive behaviors.
They protect people from the 'Movement Disruption Army,' an evil organization that seeks to disrupt the peace of the city's movement by employing monsters who engage in customer harassment, including violence, verbal abuse, unreasonable demands, unauthorized filming, and sexual harassment.
The official website introduces the members of Takurenjai: Takured, Takublue, Takugreen, Takuyellow, and Takupink.
Airi Suzuki , a former member of the idol group ℃-ute and now active as a singer and actress, posted an image with the comment, 'It's April Fool's Day ☺︎ Well, I always miss out on telling a lie every year 😇 Anyway, I have a new song out 💿 Heh heh heh.'
A song with the same title has been released, seemingly to match the 'It's a lie' written on the posted image.
Tokai Gakki Manufacturing, a musical instrument manufacturer, is releasing the 'Tokai TALBO Pure Gold LIMITED,' which features a body made of pure gold. It weighs 105 kg and is priced at market value (3.2 billion yen excluding tax as of March 31).
The next version 4.1 of the music game Groove Coaster Future Performers for Nintendo Switch will feature a new 'Real Mode.' Not only will the player's appearance be made more realistic, but the mascot characters, Professor Fuwaff and Professor Shalsha, will also be made more realistic.
Mitsubishi Pencil has released a new smaller-sized product in its 'Style Fit' series.
It's only about half the size of a normal one.
Yamaha Pro Audio has released the 'STAGEPAS 10000,' a portable PA system that 'guarantees wide coverage and long-range projection even in vast and harsh environments.' It features a line array equivalent to approximately 2.5 giraffes, defying the conventional wisdom of portable PA systems.
A special sushi dish called 'Selected 7-Layer Nigiri,' which is said to be made by stacking three types of toppings and four pieces of rice, will be available at Uobei for one day only on April 1st. However, it will 'not actually be sold.'
The official X account for ' Sugar Butter Tree ,' a cereal sweets brand operated by the sweets shop 'Gin no Budou,' is seeking tenants for 'Sugar Butter's House.' It's a 108m2 , two-story house located a 0-minute walk from Happy Station on the Sugarpakky Line, and the price is 39,390,000 yen (a play on words with 'sakusaku,' meaning crisp and crunchy).
The building's structure is made of grain (whole wheat, rye, and wheat), and it is equipped with features such as 'seven grooves for soaking in butter,' 'plenty of butter and sugar,' and 'milky, rich white chocolate.' The notes section also says, 'You'll be fine even if you get hungry!'
The official X account for the TV anime 'SAKAMOTO DAYS,' which is separate from the official account for the manga series, has been renamed 'Mrs. SAKAMOTO DAYS' because the protagonist, the legendary assassin Sakamoto, has become a woman.
It appears Sakamoto was dressed in women's clothing by the master of disguise, Nagumo. A new project called 'Seasonal Visuals Episodes,' which depicts the daily lives of Sakamoto and his friends, started in April 2026, and this project was linked to the first installment, 'EP01: April Fool's Day.'
'EP01: April Fool's Day' can be viewed at the following link.
◆A spin-off of the anime 'Kusunoki Residence with the God's Garden,' titled 'The Daily Life of Harima Saiga,' has been announced!?
It appears that a spin-off anime, 'Harima Saiga's Daily Life,' featuring the Onmyoji (exorcist) Harima Saiga as the main character, will be released from the anime ' Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki Tei, ' which will begin airing on April 4, 2026.
His 'morning routine,' which is shrouded in mystery even in the original work, and his relaxing 'lunchtime'—the unexpected true face of Harima Saiga will now be revealed!
© 2025 Enju/KADOKAWA/'Kusunoki Residence with the God's Garden' Production Committee
The Liar Game Secretariat, which appears in the TV anime ' LIAR GAME, ' based on the manga by Shinobu Kaitani and scheduled to begin airing in April 2026, has released a recruitment ad for staff on YouTube.
[TV Anime 'LIAR GAME'] 'LIAR GAME Secretariat' Staff Recruitment Commercial - YouTube
This recruitment drive for Liar Game secretariat staff coincides with the anime's broadcast on April 6th.
The staff of Liar Game said that it's a wonderful job because they get to witness the moment when people 'grasp their dreams.'
Our main duties involve watching over and supporting young people who are struggling.
They apparently prefer candidates who can behave mysteriously in front of a large audience.
Work locations range from luxury hotels to airports – there's a wide variety to choose from.
Staff are provided with masks, ensuring their privacy is protected.
© Shinobu Kaitani Products / Shueisha / LIAR GAME Production Committee
Asahi Soft Drinks is releasing 'Mitsuya Cider Tuna Flavor,' a national fish-flavored beverage with a refreshing aroma of the sea. The packaging features photos of a tuna's face and slices, and it is said to contain DHA , which is considered beneficial for health.
Gin no Sara, a sushi delivery service, has started taking orders via carrier pigeons, deliberately going against the trend of 'a world where everything is easy and convenient.' After receiving orders via carrier pigeons, staff members will deliver the products by carrying them on a carrying pole.
Snow Brand Megmilk's ' Cream & ' series of sweets combines cream with various desserts, such as 'Cream & Coffee Jelly' and 'Cream & Pudding.' Now, the 'Cream &' series has a new addition: 'Cream & Just Cream,' which combines nothing else with cream. No matter how much you scoop, it's nothing but cream—perfect for those who want to get lost in the world of cream.
Responding to the desires of those who want to 'eat curry while working' and 'replenish their pork sauce while walking,' Curry House CoCo Ichibanya (CoCo Ichi) has announced ' CoCo Ichi Curry Drink .' It is described as 'easy to drink,' 'rich in spice flavor,' and 'delicious enough to gulp down.'
The production of the 1997 film 'Anaconda,' which features a giant snake, is facing a desperate shortage of personnel, and is seeking staff who can work 'as one' on the front lines. The job involves supporting the production of the remake film and assisting the Anaconda, and the work location is either the jungle or movie theaters nationwide. The job description is rather dubious, stating that 'no salary will be paid, but all living expenses (food and housing costs) will be covered.' They are looking for someone who is 'quick to learn' and who is positive and can create a warm, homey atmosphere even in cramped or dark places.
Incidentally, on April 3, 2026, a movie titled '
The official X account for the TV anime ' Choujun! Choujou Senpai, ' scheduled to air in October 2026, has announced that the live-action film 'Choujun! Choujou Senpai: Choujou Jun VS Choujou Jun' will be released worldwide on February 13, 2026.
Breaking through the dimensional barrier, the live-action version of Chojo Jun attacks the Chinsuku Nishi Police Station, and a battle that transcends dimensions unfolds.
To commemorate the live-action adaptation, a special teaser PV for 'Super Jun! Super Senior Super Jun VS Super Jun' has also been released.
However, just a few hours after the announcement, it was revealed that the production budget had been exhausted due to the machinations of the live-action version of Chojou Jun, so the live-action version of Chojou Jun was sent back to his original dimension, and the live-action film project was canceled. The TV anime version of 'Chou Jun! Chojou Senpai' is still scheduled to air in October 2026 as planned.
Hokuto, a global mushroom company, and Sunpro, a general construction company in Shinshu, have collaborated to launch a limited sale of three 'Mushroom Houses,' which are expected to become the standard in 2050.
This is what the 'Mushroom House' looks like from the outside and inside. It's a four-story building including a basement, and it looks quite comfortable.
The house features the 'Eryngii Muscle Construction Method,' which provides elasticity to withstand vibrations, and also comes standard with a 'Mycelial Bio-Toilet' that decomposes residents' waste using nutrients. It also incorporates 'Mycelial Power Generation,' which utilizes the heat generated when decomposing all kinds of organic matter to provide a stable supply of 580Wh of electricity to power the entire house, making it an innovative housing design aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
In response to ' Forest Hills Kinoko no Yama ,' a condominium complex that will actually be sold on the metaverse platform ' cluster ,' which was unveiled on March 31, 2026, Takenoko no Sato has also unveiled a 'tower mansion.'
Daily Portal Z is running an 'unofficial school trip' as an April Fool's Day prank in April 2026.
Incidentally, 'Unauthorized School Trip' won't end on April 1st, with new articles being published every Wednesday until the end of April. As of the time of writing, articles have been published about school trips to '
Hyper Douraku, an airsoft review and airsoft game information website, has conducted a thorough review of the 'Military Smart BB Bottle,' a next-generation piece of equipment that integrates ammunition management, tactical communication, and environmental control. While previous BB bottles were simply containers for BBs, the 'Military Smart BB Bottle' is said to completely overturn that concept.
It automatically recognizes the weight, brand, and whether the bullets are biodegradable, and also has a function to detect and warn if different types of ammunition are mixed together. It can store up to 3,000 rounds and, as befits military equipment, it is said to have ballistic and blast-resistant capabilities.
It's equipped with features that go far beyond what you'd expect from a BB bottle, such as a high-resolution camera, low-light night vision, thermal vision, and military-grade network connectivity.
It can also operate drones, making it adaptable to the increasingly high-tech battlefield.
The personal Star Trek fan site 'Star Trek - USS Kyushu' has announced the launch of 'Super Space Patrol Channel Slipstream++', a streaming channel that will broadcast the Star Trek series 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
It's free to watch with ads. The Enterprise Plan will release all series streamed since 2017 (including the Narada Timeline movie and all four other films), and the Defiant Plan will exclusively release Japanese versions of behind-the-scenes footage, voice actor interviews, and verification files, etc. If all goes well, it will become a streaming channel that fans will drool over. Star Trek will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026.
From the 'Pip Elekiban' series, which improves blood circulation using the power of magnetism, comes a new product called 'Pip Vocabulaban' that uses magnetic force to improve blood circulation in the brain and relieve 'brain stiffness'.
'You know, that...that actor! That slender guy...the one who was in that!' 'Ah, that one, that one. I'm on that one right now too...' These kinds of 'that/this conversations,' where people struggle to recall nouns, are causing serious time loss in the homes and workplaces of people in their 40s to 60s. Pip Inc. has applied its long-cultivated technology to tackle the challenge of retrieving lost memories. However, it's important to note that if blood circulation improves too much, it may also vividly recall unwanted memories such as '1000 yen I borrowed 20 years ago' or 'embarrassing past events I want to erase.'
It has been announced that the International Space Station (ISS) will begin soliciting naming rights to secure funding for facility maintenance and strengthen private sector partnerships. According to an announcement by AstroArts ' fictional subsidiary, AstroArshi, companies and organizations will be able to have their sponsor's name associated with the ISS by contributing a certain amount of money. The minimum annual contract amount is said to be $100 million (approximately 16 billion yen).
The characters from the smartphone browser game ' Yamato Mahoroba: Chitama Collection (Tamashii Collection) ,' created by the doujin circle Nijitama, have become maids at the maid cafe 'MOE-NOTE.' They are currently recruiting new maids, and their selling points include the ability to choose from cute uniforms, a comprehensive training program, and the presence of many cute colleagues.
The notes in SEGA's music game ' Ongeki ' have been transformed into the Puyo from the classic falling-block puzzle game ' Puyo Puyo '.
The 'Ongeki' characters Fujisawa Yuzu, Hoshizaki Akari, and Misumi Aoi were also transformed into Puyo Puyo-like characters, named 'Yuzu,' 'Akari,' and 'Aoi,' respectively.
It has been announced that Reni Takagi , a member of Momoiro Clover Z, has joined the two-member idol unit ' i-COL '.
New artist photos of the newly formed three-member i-COL have also been released.
It was later revealed that Takagi Reni's joining the group was an April Fool's Day prank, but it was also announced that i-COL and Takagi Reni will be hosting a live concert together in 2026.
A game machine directed by ' ChuniPenguin, ' the mascot character of SEGA's music game ' CHUNITHM ,' will be launched.
It's called 'CYUNIZUM BAASU.' It's a rhythm game that unleashes the desires of the Chunipenguin, featuring a 'Wind Device' that not only sends wind in conjunction with air actions, but also reads the player's emotions and tension and creates effects with wind, light, smoke, and confetti.
An unofficial fan account, 'USJ Information Bureau LCASTUDIOS,' has reported that 'Discover U!!! Biff Tannen Journey' will be held, featuring the 'Hollywood Dream - The Ride Backdrop' with a limited-edition song themed around 'Biff Tannen,' a character from the movie 'Back to the Future.'
It was announced that the MMORPG 'Tree of Savior' will be adapted into a TV anime on April 1st, 2401, and the key visual was also released on the official X account.
The main promotional video is also available on YouTube.
◆ 'Miracle☆Train' kicks off 'Oedo 808 Towns ★ Miracle Journey Flower Path'
The ' Miracle☆Train ' project, which personifies stations on the Oedo Line and other lines as handsome men, has launched a new story set in Edo (present-day Tokyo), titled 'Oedo 808 Towns ★ Miracle Journey Flower Path'.
The official blog also features the storyline and visuals of the characters in a ukiyo-e style.
Furthermore, the official online shop for 'Miracle☆Train,' '
Yogibo , a leading manufacturer of beanbag cushions, and Gold's Gym , a fitness club, have collaborated to develop 'Yogibo Muscle.'
The design features ripped, well-defined abdominal muscles. It's advertised as having 'the greatest strength and comfort in beanbag chair history.'
It's said that its strong muscles will firmly support not only your body but also your mind. The price is also quite substantial at 112,900 yen including tax.
It reportedly weighs a whopping 120 kg.
An arm-shaped cushion is available as an optional item. It's sure to enhance your 'muscle-enveloping experience' even further.
When I tried to purchase it, this screen appeared. It had a video embedded of a cushion diligently doing sit-ups, and it said, 'We are currently finishing the product.'
'Alice Gear Aegis,' a mobile action game for customizing weapons and equipment, has announced the launch of 'Alice Gear Print Photo Studio,' a photo sticker booth featuring the game's characters.
This is what it looks like when you access
Then I was able to get a sticker with a character print on it.
Additionally, if you follow
Blue Seal , an ice cream brand from Okinawa, has announced that it will begin selling freshly made crepe batter.
Additionally, it has been announced that Sakaa, the ice cream cone character that occasionally appears on Blue Seal's official X account, will be made into a plush toy.
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Level-5, the game developer behind titles such as 'Inazuma Eleven' and 'Yo-kai Watch,' has announced the opening of its theme park, 'LEVEL5 LAND.'
[Official PV] LEVEL5 LAND | Finally Opening - YouTube
The theme park everyone has dreamed of, 'LEVEL5 LAND,' is opening in Fukuoka.
The characters will greet you.
It seems like you can enjoy a variety of attractions.
You can have an experience that makes you feel like you've stepped into the world of your favorite game.
At the end of the video, the caption 'Opening...someday :D' appeared, revealing that it was an April Fool's joke.
We are pleased to announce that players from Cerezo Osaka , a professional soccer team in the J1 League based in Sakai City, Osaka, and Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies , a women's professional soccer team in the WE League, will be taking on new challenges in their careers.
Based on a survey asking 'What if you weren't a soccer player?', each player chose their desired profession, and AI was used to create images of them actually working in that profession. Goalkeeper
Additionally, Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies' captain,
Furthermore,
◆Okinawa virtual YouTuber Nema Ui causes broadcast accident by forgetting to turn off her stream
Okinawan virtual YouTuber Nema Ui caused a broadcasting mishap by forgetting to turn off her stream.
[April Fool's Day] Broadcast mishap?! I forgot to turn off the stream and it ended. - YouTube
'Well then, see you again!' said Nema Ui with a smile as she ended the broadcast.
However, it seems she forgot to turn off the live stream, as she ends up yawning and taking personal phone calls.
He doesn't even notice the calls in the comments section. He's talking to the person on the phone, saying, 'I'm hungry, so you should come over. Oh, I have some alcohol.'
Just when I wondered what was going to happen, a stranger appeared on the screen.
The comment section seemed confused by the sight of the man relaxing and enjoying his beer and snacks.
Incidentally, some listeners have said that they started to find the old man cute as they watched, so there may be a demand for this kind of thing as well.
Bamiyan , a Chinese family restaurant chain, has announced the 'Suya... Authentic Juicy Dumpling Sleeping Bag,' a sleeping bag that promises the best sleep with its chewy wrapper and plenty of juicy filling. The pillow part is filled with the generous amount of dumpling filling, so you can expect to get a warm and cozy sleep as if you were the filling of a dumpling.
Lotte's chocolate-covered snack, ' Choco Pie, ' has apparently 'shed its chocolate.' Its identity is completely gone, but it still looks delicious.
Yoshiharu Habu 9-dan, who has been appointed as the gift image character for Marudai Foods, posted on X, 'I won at Ham Shogi.'
Hanyu 9-dan places a piece on the board that says 'Ham'.
It remained in the bottom right position. It appears that 'Ham' will be promoted to 'Marudai'. If you look closely, the board is the scene of the 'legendary gold piece exchange' in the final of the 61st NHK Cup Television Shogi Tournament in 2012. Just as the gold piece exchange turned the tables from a critical situation, it seems to suggest that 'Ham' and 'Marudai' can also turn the situation around.
Along with the video, images of Marudai Foods' gift products were also posted. These might be the prizes for winning the ham shogi (Japanese chess) game.
The official X account for Mitsukan's condiment ' Ajipon ' introduced 'Ajipon ZERO,' a product for people who are even concerned about the calories in Ajipon. It contains a completely transparent liquid in a bottle.
For reference, the calorie content of regular Ajipon is 63kcal per 100g of edible portion.
Kameda Seika has released ' Kaishain,' an adult version of their popular baby snack 'Haihain ,' designed as a well-deserved treat for those in their first year of employment. Like Haihain, it is free of the 28 specified allergens, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
REJECT , an esports team founded in 2018 and home to numerous streamers, has released a simulation game aimed at women called 'Tokimeki♡REJECT Gakuen'.
You can watch the full game footage on YouTube.
'You're an interesting woman to defy me,' said Taiji , also known as 'The Grumpy Melody, the Leaky Guy Sitting Next to Me.'
'Well then, let's go to the classroom together,' said Mr. Haitani, also known as 'the five benevolent guardians of the academy.'
'Oh, this person... likes me,' said
It seems you can enjoy school life with a diverse cast of streamers.
Sometimes, the streamers even compete for the heroine, 'Rijieko.'
The script and direction are being handled by virtual YouTuber
◆ST Corporation's logo grows into a chicken
ST Corporation, famous for products such as Mushuda and Shoshuriki, posted that 'the company logo has grown into a chicken.'
For reference, this is what ST Corporation's original logo looked like. It features a cute chick design.
The image posted on X is as follows: It's a really... magnificent chicken.
While it's customary for various companies to come up with creative pranks on April Fool's Day, hamburger chain Mos Burger has done the opposite, announcing that they 'don't have any April Fool's jokes.'
The official X account for Meiji's popular chocolate snack ' Kinoko no Yama ' has announced the release of 'Kinoko no Yama vs. Takenoko no Sato: The Movie.' It is said to be a heated battle that will bring tears to the eyes of all the snacks, so the rivalry between 'Kinoko no Yama' and 'Takenoko no Sato' may finally be settled.
Poppo, a fast-food restaurant located in the food court of Ito-Yokado, has introduced bucket-sized fries.
Weighing a whopping 4.1kg, it makes quite an impact in photos. This product alone could practically host a small party.
The serving robots that are active in Skylark Group restaurants are appearing in various forms at each restaurant.
Gust's official X account posted photos of Nekorobo's induction ceremony.
A cat robot working as a server at the shabu-shabu chain 'Shabu-Yo' declared, 'If I really put my mind to it...I can go this fast!' and ran alongside a bullet train. The speedometer-like part displayed '322,' indicating just how fast it was going.
Also, on Jonathan's official X account, a delivery robot delivers food to customers who order takeout, saying, 'I'll fly through the sky and deliver it to you, meow!'
Ezaki Glico's 'Putchin Pudding' has been transformed to resemble Sanrio's 'Pompompurin.' The bumps on top are adorable.
Furthermore, as of April 1, 2026, the collaboration between Ezaki Glico and Sanrio has actually begun, and a campaign is being held where you can win original collaboration prizes that can only be obtained through a lottery.
Yamazaki Baking's popular ' Lunch Pack ' usually comes in a pack of two, but it has been revealed that a large-capacity version containing 89 packs will be released, playing on the Japanese word 'pack' (89). This is enough for about one school class to share, but it might be a bit of a hassle to carry around.
The official Japanese community X account for the popular FPS game 'Apex Legends' has announced the release of 'Apex Legends: Tokimeki Gakuen Life.' It's a coming-of-age love story featuring the Legends at Frontier Academy.
It seems you can enjoy a bittersweet youthful experience with various legends.
Apex Legends: Tokimeki Gakuen Life is scheduled for release in 2026.
The official X account for Grampus Ponta , who wholeheartedly supports Nagoya Grampus, a team in Japan's J1 League, posted that they couldn't come up with an April Fool's joke. Grampus Ponta is sitting on the floor, muttering, 'Everyone else is so funny...' and there's a sense of melancholy about him.
Komeda has launched its first-ever fragrance, 'Eau de Toast,' which captures the aroma of freshly baked toast. 'Just one spritz will bring back the happiness of that morning,' they say. '*It may have the side effect of making you hungry.'
Sanko Seika's popular snack ' Yuki no Yado ' has been transformed into bedding. It promises a fluffy texture and a sweet and salty dream that will make you want to take a bite. A set including two 'Yuki no Yado cushions,' two 'Yuki no Yado pillows,' and one 'Yuki no Yado bed' is available for just 8100 yen. If you can reserve it, it's quite a bargain.
The official X account for the lactic acid beverage 'Calpis' has unveiled a legendary 'Calpis' made with Calpis gold (bacteria), which has been carefully preserved since the company's founding. With its divine, glittering golden appearance, its market capitalization is an auspicious (?) price of 7,777,777 yen.
A sequel project to the gungirl RPG ' Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, ' titled 'NIKKE World,' has been announced.
NIKKE2 Launches | Goddess of Victory: NIKKE - YouTube
In the 'NIKKEWorld' announcement video, 'NIKKE' director Yoo Hyun-seok appears and explains the 'NIKKE 2' project. According to Hyun-seok, they have been discussing for many years how to expand 'NIKKE' not just as an update, but as a new gaming experience. After much consideration, they arrived at 'NIKKEWorld,' also known as 'Ground Beta 10.0,' which they are preparing to release in 2036.
The promotional video shows the characters embarking on a new battle on Earth.
The video was of such high quality that it seemed too good to be an April Fool's joke, leading to speculation that 'it might actually be released by 2036.' The pre-order method is 'pre-order it in your mind by 2036.'
Also, as is customary for April Fool's Day, a new character has been introduced for 2026: 'Super-Cute Beautiful Girl Robot Mecha Shifty.' She is said to have come from 'Star Shifty,' which is 120 light-years away, and fights with beams instead of guns.
Additionally, Mecha Shifty can grow to a gigantic size using its 'Burst Skill' to fight. Mecha Shifty's battles are showcased in the motion introduction video.
◆Aunt Stella acrylic standee now available
Aunt Stella's Cookies, a brand by Aunt Stella's, now has an acrylic stand featuring Aunt Stella. 'You can attach it to your bag, wear it as a necklace, or make earrings, so you can always have it with you,' they say.
They have also posted photos of the earrings being worn.
The official X account for Umaibo , a staple Japanese snack, has announced the release of the 'Umaibo Scented Cooling Fan.' The font used in the attached image and the mysterious tornado-like illustration give a sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of products from overseas manufacturers advertised as 'the latest Reiwa version' on online shopping sites.
Meiji Gummy, known for its 'Fruit Juice Gummy,' has announced an 'Overweight Gummy' that is so heavy it can't be lifted. It's so heavy that it could leave a crater in the ground, and the company is calling for challengers on its official X page.
Bourbon has released a new product, 'Naifort,' as a sequel to their popular 'Alfort' chocolate and digestive biscuit snack. Each bag contains approximately 14 biscuits, but the net weight is '0g,' and it is described as 'deliciousness felt in the heart.'
Snow Brand Hokkaido 100 Sakeru Cheese, commonly known as Sake-Cheese, has a rare package version featuring a design where the tip spreads out as if it were exploding. This is apparently called 'Bomber Sake-Cheese,' and it has now been announced that an extra-large version of 'Bomber Sake-Cheese' will be produced as a regular product. An image of the development team holding up the extra-large Bomber Sake-Cheese has been released.
LEGO produces a huge number of toy cars every year, but they recently posted on X that they have finally developed a real car called 'LEGO Auto.'
This is what it looks like.
The system's startup screen displays LEGO's motto, 'Det bedste er ikke for godt' (Only the best deserves it).
The pedals and floor mats also have a LEGO-inspired design. The phrase 'STEP ON IT' written on the floor mat usually means 'Speed up!', but when written on something that looks like LEGO, the original meaning of the word is 'Step on it,' which makes you imagine the pain of stepping on a LEGO piece.
LEGO is the world's largest tire producer, and they are promoting the fact that they also manufacture their own tires.
If you look closely at the gear shift lever, you'll see a frog hiding there.
The emblem is shaped like a duck. Wooden duck toys were
Heinz, famous for its ketchup and mustard , has released a new 'Ketchup & Mustard Flavored Toothpaste.' This toothpaste offers the taste of ripe tomatoes and a mild spiciness while brushing, making it a dream come true for those who prefer Heinz products for everything they put in their mouths.
The official X account for Mitsukan's vinegar brand 'Kantan-zu' has announced the release of 'Mantan-zu.'
The attached image is as follows. It's incredibly full.
The round-shaped ice cream 'Yukimi Daifuku' now comes with rabbit ears. The packaging has also been slightly altered. *Note: This product is not actually for sale.
The official X account for Meiji Delicious Milk posted a black image with the caption, 'We will delete this soon.'
If you look closely at the image, you'll see that it says, 'Someone just told me that 'the star of milk coffee is the coffee.' I see. So milk really has no reason to exist. I've been trying my best to make the taste milder and richer, but...it was all pointless. But who is it that embraces that bitterness? Who is it that rounds out that sharp taste? If you can drink it black, then I'm not needed in the first place. The only reason you put me in is because people say it's 'delicious' when I'm there, right? Only the coffee gets the spotlight. I just dissolve and disappear. I just disappear. When you drink milk coffee, I want you to look at me more than just the coffee.' It seems that Meiji Delicious Milk was quite troubled by this.
Hondashi now offers a convenient mini bottle for easy portability. Its palm-sized design allows you to easily add dashi flavor anywhere.
Torikizoku, a yakitori restaurant chain, has released a bath bomb that lets you feel like you're soaking your chicken in their special sauce. Simply add the bath bomb to your bathtub and you can transform your home into a jar of sauce.
The official X account for the popular manga ' World Trigger ,' currently serialized in Jump Square, has announced the upcoming stage production of 'World Trigger the New Stage 'YASHA -Yasha-'.'
The story is based on the 'Yashamaru Series,' a virtual training system programmed by
Nakau has announced 'Super Giant Fried Chicken.'
At first glance, it looks like ordinary fried chicken, but when you compare it carefully to the chopsticks and tray, you can see that it's truly enormous. It looks like this is what you'd get if you deep-fried a large piece of chicken thigh, but it seems like some ingenuity is needed to cook it through to the center.
Incidentally, when I searched for recipes because I thought, 'Maybe I can actually make this?', I found tons of results. If you're interested, try searching for 'single fried egg'.
Suntory has released a new canned coffee, 'BOSS,' that is extremely sweet and aimed at those with a sweet tooth. The label is similar to ' Luxury Low Sugar ,' but it emphasizes its high sugar content with the label 'Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tou,' and while 'Luxury Low Sugar' states '50% less sugar,' 'Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tou' states '100% sugar on.'
The bread thief posted a picture on his official X account showing his nose has grown long like a baguette, warning, 'Everyone, be careful. If you lie, your nose will turn into a loaf of bread.'
Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt brand has released a new line of dog wear specifically for bulldogs. The clothing features a design based on the Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt packaging and is said to have a smooth, yogurt-like feel.
The official Tirol Chocolate account has released a special Tirol Chocolate under the hashtag '#TellUsYourImaginaryTirols.' The 'Extra Large Tirol' is a giant Tirol Chocolate that you eat by smashing it with a hammer.
Additionally, visuals of Tirol Chocolate that can be picked and eaten like cherry blossoms blooming on a tree were also released.
The official X account for the cable car at Mount Takao in Hachioji City, Tokyo, has announced that it will begin 'direct service to the summit of Mount Fuji.'
According to calculations, it would take 6 hours to reach the destination even at a speed of 12 km/h, and a simple calculation suggests that the distance is only about 70 km. I was surprised to realize that Mount Takao and Mount Fuji are actually quite close.
Ajinomoto's new office building has been transformed into the shape of Ajinomoto's mascot character, 'Ajipanda.'
Nepia, a company that produces tissue paper and toilet paper, has announced a new product series called the 'Nepideco Series.' The lineup includes 'Nepia Puffy Stickers,' which are puffy stickers of Nepia products, and 'Nepia Tissue-kun Sparkling Keychains,' which are keychains featuring Nepia's product fairy, Nepia Tissue-kun.
A furikake (rice seasoning) version of the chocolate biscuit snack 'Sakuyama Chocojiro' has been announced.
It's said to be an extremely small size, just 1mm. The image shows it sprinkled on rice, but in the replies on X, many people said they wanted to put it on yogurt or ice cream.
The official X account of the Aonohara Garrison of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Hyogo Prefecture announced that it has added a 'fully automated pollen interception system' to the anti-aircraft missiles of the units stationed at the Aonohara Garrison. It is said that the system can intercept all pollen by accurately detecting airborne pollen particles in the spring and neutralizing them in the air.
Approximately four hours after deployment, the success rate of pollen interception was reported. As of 11:30 AM on April 1, 2026, the target success rate for pollen interception was 100%, but the actual success rate was 0%.
The official X account of Aohata, a manufacturer of canned goods and jams, has revealed some rumors about Aohata employees. According to the post, Aohata employees fill up their jam jars with lids and use them as a fashion item by lining them in pouches. Furthermore, there are rumors that some employees compete with each other based on the quantity and design of the lids they have.
' Fate/strange Fake Runner: The Golden Lion Game,' a side-scrolling action game based on the anime 'Fate/strange Fake,' has been released.
You can actually play the game on
When the game ends, your score will be displayed, and you can post your score using the 'Share on X' button.
Ryohgo Narita, the author of 'Fate/strange Fake,' also promoted 'Fate/strange Fake Runner: The Golden Lion Game,' saying, 'I have to introduce this official Fake anime! ...Or rather, isn't Saber being attacked by her attendant (the one who gave her the sword from the shadows in the final episode)?'
Additionally, April Fool's Day merchandise featuring illustrations previously showcased on the official 'Fate/strange Fake' X account has been announced. These April Fool's Day goods can be purchased directly from
The official X account of Matsue Vogel Park , a flower and bird theme park in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is seeking information on the cryptid 'Ahirujaku' (Duck-Jack). The posted image shows a duck with large, beautiful feathers resembling a peacock, but this photo was taken 10 years ago, and there have been no further sightings since then.
The official X account for the falling-block puzzle game 'Watermelon Game' has announced that 'starting today, the sizes will be reversed' and it will become 'Cherry Game.'
The smallest cherry has grown to a gigantic size. Conversely, the watermelon has become the smallest.
Choya Umeshu's official X account has announced that a cat-only bar will be opening in Ginza.
The bartender, or rather, the bartender-nya, is Ume-neko, the mascot character of Choya Umeshu (plum wine). While Ume-neko is usually depicted in a stylized illustration, this time it appears with a slightly more dignified look than usual.
Capcom's action-adventure game ' Pragmata ' has had some surprising background information revealed.
A blue figure appeared beside Diana, the android girl known as 'Pragmata.'
The person was a large, imposing figure resembling Rockman.
The face part comes off, revealing that Rockman's true identity is Hugh Williams.
The movie left many mysteries unresolved, such as the relationship between Mega Man and Hugh Williams.
It has been announced that Jumbo-kun, the elephant character who served as the mascot for the Chiba Jets Funabashi , a professional basketball team based in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, and who won the Mascot of the Year award three years in a row from 2017 to 2019, will have his contract terminated as of April 1, 2026.
Jumbo-kun, the mascot character for Chiba Jets Funabashi, has retired and it has also been
Jumbo immediately visited Ichihara Elephant Kingdom and interacted with the elephants as their king.
At the Chiba Jets Funabashi vs. Seahorse Mikawa game held on April 1st, an extra edition flyer reporting that 'Jumbo-kun was presented to the king of Ichihara Elephant Kingdom' was distributed, and a ceremony to introduce Jumbo-kun was also held.
It has been announced that Taiyo Kawasaki will be joining Kawasaki Frontale, a professional soccer club that plays in the J.League.
The image shows the face of Juninho, a legend who led Kawasaki Frontale to great success from 2003 to 2011 and was affectionately known as 'The Sun of Kawasaki.' One comment in the replies on X said, 'That face looks familiar.'
Kiyoken, the company that produces products such as 'Shumai Bento,' has announced that it has developed bite-sized 'Gyoza' in the shape of shumai dumplings.
This is what the actual product looks like. It comes with yuzu ponzu soy sauce and chili oil.
Looking at the serving suggestion image makes my mouth water.
It actually looks delicious, so I was thinking, 'They should really develop this...' but when I clicked the details link, it simply said, 'Available year-round from April 2nd, 2026.' I had mistakenly thought it was an April Fool's joke, but it seems they are actually going to sell it.
The English version of 'Fate/Grand Order (FGO)' has released ' Fate/Grand KICKOFF 2026, ' a game where you earn points by knocking Servants away with a soccer ball.
To play the game,
Select your character and click 'GAME START' to begin the game.
Drag the ball to aim, then release to launch it.
You earn points by hitting Servants with force or knocking them off the screen. Knocking out all Servants on the screen restarts the same stage, and reaching a certain score (shown in the upper left) advances you to the next level. The balls you possess are shown in the lower left, and one is added each time you reach a certain score.
When you run out of balls, it's game over, and the results show your score and all the Servants you knocked out.
The Rainbow Six video game series has revealed a tip for viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom. According to the operators, the trick is to have one special forces member arrive at the location earlier than everyone else to reserve a spot.
On the official X account for Kapibara-san, Kapibara-san had transformed into a scrubbing brush. It appears that three scrubbing brushes are walking around together in a friendly line.
Even the header and icons are completely resembling a scrubbing brush.
According to Thailand Hyperlinks , a portal site for Thai information, a hotel deep in the mountains of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, a region known for its thriving tea production, is gaining attention for its service of supplying Thai tea (Thai black tea) from taps.
Apparently, at this hotel, if you turn on the taps in the bathroom sink or shower, you'll get a sweet, orange-colored Thai tea with plenty of milk, all at no extra charge.
Furthermore, the bathtubs in the hotel's large public bath are always filled with Thai tea, allowing guests to enjoy the aroma while bathing. According to staff, the hotel has installed brewing equipment using locally produced tea leaves to ensure consistent quality, and staff brew the tea 24 hours a day, mixing it with Thai milk before supplying it to guests.
Overlap Information Bureau, which disseminates information on related labels such as Overlap Bunko, has announced the release of 'Overlap Robo Senshi'.
It's said to be a super game that brings together all of Overlap's robot works in one place.
The article was written in a style that introduced the game's content, and it was a passionate piece that showcased characters and robots that appear in works such as those from Overlap Bunko.
Ririka Ichijo, a member of the music group ' ReGLOSS ' from Hololive Production, released a dying message at midnight on April 1st.
After deciphering the dying message, we conducted a poll to determine who in ReGLOSS was the culprit. The person with the most votes was Juufutei Raden.
The answer 'The culprit is Haraden' was correct, and a dying message font created by Ririka Ichijo, written with her left hand, was distributed. It can be downloaded from
◆Prus and Chaco's Pom Pom Beat☆
Pruse and Chaco, characters from '
The full-length music video is also available on YouTube.
According to the official four-panel manga, 'Pudding and Muffin's Pompom Beat☆' appears to have been a dream seen by Keroppi's contractor, Pikero.
The official organizers of 'Virtual Market (Vket),' a metaverse event held on VRChat, have announced that they will be reviving the original Vket, 'Jomon Vket,' which apparently took place a long time ago.
According to 'Jomon Vket-chan No. 1,' humankind first encountered Vket during the Jomon period.
Jomon Vket will feature exhibits that completely recreate the exhibits and communities of the Jomon period. Jomon Vket will be held on VRChat from 9 PM on April 1st. 'We look forward to your participation in your avatar from that era!'
The Nijisanji official VTuber unit 'Kojirase Harassment' has announced that it will be ending its activities and relaunching as a unit that creates idols produced by all of humanity.
Midori Sen, a member of the 'complicated harassment' group, has already created and posted about an idol unit on X.
Initially, they were a unit called 'We are the Cute Improvement Committee 'Super Love!'' that pursued cuteness. The members were Nanase Suzuna, Kado Mikaru, Saotome Berry, Ishigami Nozomi, and Amamiya Kokoro.
Next up is 'COSMO GIRL'.
The members are Fuyuki Hakase, Riri Yuhi, and Toru Koshimizu.
The third unit is 'Instability Bias: 'Eye Color Contact Lenses''
The members are Kana Sukoya, Hanasaki Morinaka, and Ema★August.
'QUEENDOM 'CROWN'' is said to be a unit that prioritizes meritocracy.
The members are Kisara, Inui Toko, Levi Elipha, and Tamanoi Nana.
And finally, 'complicated harassment' makes an appearance.
Of course, the members are Gengetsu Toujirou and Ryushen.
Pine Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of Pine Candy, posted on X that they will be releasing 'Pine Candy that can be eaten all the way to the core.'
Here's the actual photo. It's definitely edible, with the core fully embedded.
Higashi Fuyu, the author of the manga 'Kashiwada-san Who Doesn't Show Her Emotions and Ota-kun Who Does,' announced on April 1, 2025, that the work would be adapted into a gal game and an otome game. On April 1, 2026, new game screenshots were released. It is said that there are 10 playable characters, all fully voiced, and 80 different mini-games are included.
The following are the visuals for the gal game and otome game released in 2025. The game version of 'Kashiwada-san Who Doesn't Show Her Emotions and Ota-kun Who Does' is scheduled for release in 2026.
'Rabbit illustrator' Ichigo Oga has posted an illustration of a rabbit telling a lie.
The familiar characters from Graniph, a company that sells graphic t-shirts and other merchandise, have suddenly been sucked into a cyber world. In the posted images, the faces of Ikak the red panda and the baby pandas Rolling Pandas are displayed on a monitor.
A monitor-like character with ears told us that it was actually an April Fool's joke. More details about this character will be announced on April 2nd.
The Rolling Pandas, who love to roll around, have revealed their new lineup, saying, 'From now on,
The official X account of the idol group 'yosugala' collaborated with a fictional carbonated drink called 'progress the night' and posted a video titled 'Idols come to yosugala Academy.'
The title is 'Class 1-Y, Teacher Mishiro'.
The story involves one of the members, Chiaki Mishiro, coming to the school to dance with the group and take instant photos.
Videos were also made for the other members, and they were posted with the titles ' 1st Year Class Y, Mr. Kimijima ,' ' 1st Year Class Y, Mr. Kurosaka ,' and ' 1st Year Class Y, Mr. Shiomi .'
◆ New Venus positions available in 'DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme Venus Vacation'
Koei Tecmo Games' game ' DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme Venus Vacation ' is currently recruiting new 'Venuses' to compete for beauty on the Venus Islands. According to the recruitment guidelines, no experience is necessary, clothing, hairstyle, and hair color are all free, and there are no age restrictions. Swimsuits for use on the island will also be provided.
The main duties include: 'Swimsuit modeling at beaches and pools,' 'Shooting for event posters, brochures, and digital catalogs,' 'Participating in Venus Fest (beach volleyball),' 'Acting as an image character for Venus Fest,' 'Disseminating information on official social media and websites,' and 'Other sports activities such as rock climbing and butt-grabbing games.' Salary will be determined based on employment type and ability, with part-time employees starting at 5050 Zack Money per hour. Please note that there are no holidays due to vacation. The job posting page also includes testimonials from current employees.
When I clicked 'Apply' on the job posting page, I received the message, 'The page you are looking for is not genuine.'
The official X account for 'WIND BREAKER: A Heroic Tale of Delinquents,' a smartphone game based on the manga series 'WIND BREAKER,' has released an unreleased profile of the main character, Sakura Haruka. However, the content is completely unrelated to Sakura Haruka's character, and it appears that her profile has been swapped with that of another character.
Actor Hidetoshi Suzuki, who played the role of Gojuleon in ' Number One Sentai Gojuger, ' has announced that he will be quitting acting and working as an office worker.
In the posted video, Hidenori Suzuki, who is operating a PC, declares, 'I'm getting a job!'
The official fan club website for Hidenori Suzuki also featured a visual titled 'Hidenori Suzuki is looking for a new job!?'
Cybird's ' Ikemen Series ' games for women have announced the holding of a ramen festival called 'Ikemen No.1 Grand Prix'.
Four handsome men and four ramen dishes have entered the Ikemen No. 1 Grand Prix. You can view details about the ramen and cast your vote on the official website. The shop owner with the most votes will win the Grand Prix. There is also a campaign where 30 people who voted will be randomly selected to receive an 'original ramen' inspired by the Grand Prix winning ramen.
'Moero!! Holo Baseball' has been released under 'holo Indie,' Hololive Production's brand for fan-made games.
It is said to be based on the game 'Moero!! Pro Baseball' released in 1987.
The game features characters from Hololive.
It can be
The game screen looks like this. All you have to do is swing at the ball flying towards you in the green area. The batter seems to be fixed as Ookami Mio and the pitcher as Shirakami Fubuki.
The official X account for 'Hana-Kimi' has released a limited-time mini-mini game called 'Ikenai Taiyou ~ABC doesn't continue!?~'.
Go to
As I continued reading the text, options appeared.
You can interact with each character by making several choices. If you upset a character, you'll get a bad ending; if you increase their affection level, you'll get the true ending.
LEC Corporation, the company that produces Gekiochi-kun and Balsan, has announced the release of 'Super Giant Gekiochi-kun'.
To give you an idea of how huge it is, it's about this big. The tagline is 'Clean up your whole house!', but it might have meant to mean demolishing the entire site.
The official X account for ' Supplementary Tutor Boys ,' a voice drama series featuring handsome men who teach students, has transformed into 'Supplementary Tutor Warrior Oshietain,' a sentai hero show.
Five boys taking supplementary lessons have become 'Kind Hero Jin,' 'Playful Hero Gi,' 'Cleaning Hero Rei,' 'Passionate Hero Chi,' and 'Smart Hero Shin,' and are aiming to defeat 'Demon King Itsuking.'
The official X account also posts character settings for each hero and demon lord.
The official X account for Tokyo Banana has announced a product called 'Tokyo Oshi Banana' aimed at people who travel to Tokyo for their fan activities.
There are a total of 8 colors. You can even match your souvenirs to your favorite color.
Marutai, the company famous for its 'stick ramen,' has announced research findings on stick ramen. According to the research, it has been found that stick ramen tastes even better when played classical music.
According to the news report, a recent study by a food research institution has revealed that playing classical music to instant ramen noodles enhances their flavor and improves their taste.
Yoshitaka Sakai of the Food Acoustics Research Center explains, 'In particular, live violin and orchestral performances have a calming effect on the noodles.'
The factory manager, who actually tasted the noodles, commented, 'The noodles are moist. And they taste better than usual. This is a groundbreaking discovery!' Incidentally, this news footage was entirely created using AI.
Fujikko, a company that sells a variety of prepared foods and Caspian Sea yogurt , has launched 'Caspian Sea Yogurt Rouge,' a Caspian Sea yogurt that you apply to your lips. It uses 100% Hokkaido raw milk and a unique blend of 'Caspian Sea lactic acid bacteria (Cremoris strain FC)' and is said to give you smooth and supple lips.
◆ A new font appears that says 'You can change to pork miso soup for an additional ¥50'.
The free font 'You can change it to pork miso soup for +¥50' has been released.
For example, enter '＋￥50' after the kanji character '焼'.
When I confirmed the input, it changed to the characters 'tonjiru' (pork miso soup).
Next, type '＋￥50' after the hiragana character 'き'.
This time, the characters for 'pork soup' are written in kanji.
Finally, enter 'Meat + ¥50'.
A real-life version of pork miso soup has appeared! The conversion destination is randomly selected from three options, and there is also one secret pork miso soup. The font is available for free download on
The Harry Potter fan community ' Pottermania ' has reported that a new film, 'Voldemort/Doomsday,' is in production for 2026, the 100th anniversary of Voldemort's (Tom Riddle) birth.
According to Pottermaniacs, 'Voldemort/Doomsday' is scheduled for release in 2028 and will depict the evil life of Lord Voldemort.
Other past news articles have included announcements about merchandise resulting from a collaboration between 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and Harry Potter, and news about a 'surge in young people in the magic-cancel community.' It should be noted that this entire page, including these news articles, is an April Fool's joke page, and attempting to access the details of the news will redirect you to the correct
Aoyama Decarbo , a sweets shop that fills sweets into ornate candy tins, has announced the release of a tin suitcase.
There are three types of suitcases in total. It was an April Fool's joke, but after the post received a great response, Aoyama Decarbo said, 'I tried to create a tin can suitcase, something I've always dreamed of. I'll do my best so that it can be actually commercialized someday.'
Ogaman , the mascot character of Oga Pharmacy, which operates mainly in Fukuoka Prefecture, has announced the grand opening of the theme park 'Ogaman Park.' The catchphrase is 'Play around and go to sleep,' a play on Ogaman's signature line, 'Take your medicine and go to sleep.'
The official Twitter account for 'Heidi, Girl of the Alps' has announced that 'TV Anime Heidi, Girl of the Alps' will begin airing on April 1st. 'TV Anime' is a term used during the Showa era when shows like 'Astro Boy' were being broadcast, and 'TV Anime Heidi, Girl of the Alps' also features visuals reminiscent of Showa-era girls' manga.
BellSystem24, a major call center operator, has announced a 'superpower call center.'
With a 'telepathic call center,' there's no longer any need to make phone calls.
Simply by 'thinking,' you can connect with a psychic operator and receive assistance.
No waiting time, no call charges, and you don't even need a smartphone.
During the video, I received a call from a troubled mother. She was worried about what to make for dinner.
The operator then switched to telepathy with the child and asked what they wanted for dinner. While the ability to connect freely might compromise privacy, it could also be useful in certain situations.
CHARGESPOT, a smartphone charging rental service, is offering home sales for one day only on April 1st. By installing CHARGESPOT at home, you can take it with you wherever you go, just like a portable power bank.
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