Walmart Kicks Off Ani-May Events With Collectibles, Trading Cards, and More

05/10/2023 10:20 am EDT

Over the last couple of years, Walmart has been running Collector Con events tied to major conventions like New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic Con. For the month of May 2023, they're branching out with an "Ani-May" event that will unveil new anime-themed merch each Wednesday through the end of the month. If this is anything like their Collector Con events, most of this merch will be exclusive. UPDATE: Based on the first drop. it appears that Walmart's Ani-May events are focused primarily on existing merch and deals. 

That said, Walmart's first Ani-May event kicks off today, May 10th at 7am PT / 10am ET, and all of the merch will be available right here. Details on what will be revealed haven't been announced, but based on the teaser image above, you can expect collectibles inspired by Dragon Ball and Pokemon. Presumably, we should also see merch from fan-favorite franchises like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Naruto. We will be rounding up the new anime releases below for all four Ani-May events, so stay tuned to this article for updates and direct links. 

Walmart Ani-May Week 1 Drops: 

• Pokémon Celebrations Pikachu V-Union Special Collections Box ($54.44) 
• Pokémon Trading Cards Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box ($53.99) 
• Pokémon 10" Plush Electric Charge Pikachu ($39.97) 
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Maximum El Dorado Box ($21.99) 
• Super Mario Bros Series 10 Inch Plush Bowser ($16.99) 
• Pokemon TCG Cards / Deals – See at Walmart
• Pokemon Plush – See at Walmart
• Anime Funko Pops / Deals – See at Walmart
• Anime Action Figures / Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, Naruto – See at Walmart
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Cards / Deals – See at Walmart
• Anime Apparel / Deals – See at Walmart

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