To be honest, I’m not sure if I should mention it in this month’s Anime Deals: May 2026 Edition post or not.

After all, the changes here don’t affect the blog per se, but it’s more to do with the author side of things.

Does it have something to do with me wanting to quit writing books and go all in with my blog?

Sad to say, that’s not going to happen.

If anything, it’s the other way around instead.

Rather than quit writing books, the chances for me to quit blogging are higher if it can help me to focus fully on publishing more books.

But alas, I won’t quit blogging either.

I already quit blogging in the past, so I doubt I will quit blogging again in the future.

Funnily enough, blogging actually helps me become a better writer, even though what I write for the blog is completely different from writing scenes in the novel.

So, what is this thing that I want to mention in this post, you ask?

I’ll leave you at that for now and reserve that announcement for those who are on my exclusive email list for readers of my work.

Switching gears, let’s have a look at what’s in store for you in this month’s Anime Deals: May 2026 Edition.

Anime Deals: May 2026 Edition update

5/7/2026 – Updated the post with a new offer from JapanesePod101.com.

Playasia

Okay, I admit that I don’t play Animal Crossing, but it’s hard to resist when the merchandise is this super cute.

Thankfully, I don’t play Animal Crossing and never intend to.

Otherwise, you can see me crying because my budget is now in the toilet.

And for those who are into Animal Crossing, you can now get any of the merchandise at Playasia.

But you will have to pre-order it, though.

Wondering what other Animal Crossing merchandise you can get at Playasia?

You can have a look at the complete listing right here:

Pre-order Animal Crossing merchandise at Playasia

Just to let you know that the merchandise is set to release on June 30, 2026.

While there’s no pre-order deadline as I write this, I still recommend that you pre-order the item as soon as you can.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to get your hands on the official merchandise while you can.

And certainly don’t bank on the re-release either, since there’s a big chance there won’t be any.

CDJapan

Can you imagine having the image of Saber from Fate/Stay Night dominating your gaming station?

If you love that idea, you can now make your dream come true with this Fate/Stay Night x Fumo Collection collaboration PC gaming accessories.

The collaboration covers pretty much everything you need to take your gaming setup to the next level.

You name it – the gaming cushion, key cap set, XXL gaming pad, and of course, the keyboard.

Thinking about getting your hands on the Japanese keyboard?

Well, it’s available for pre-order, too, in addition to the English keyboard.

While the items will be available on September 30th, 2026, you will need to place the order before May 15th, 2026.

After all, these are proxy shipping items.

But the good news is you can pre-order the items like you normally would with other items at CDJapan.

The only caveat is that you will have to pay additional fees when you place the order, though.

Interested in getting any of these items?

You can pre-order them right here at CDJapan:

Pre-order Fate/Stay Night x Fumo Collection Collaboration PC Gaming Accessories at CDJapan

Lindsay Does Languages

If you’re learning a language right now, you must be wondering, how can you put what you learn to the test?

Well, you can try reading, watching, and listening to any materials in your target language just to see how far you’re progressing with your language learning.

But the downside with this approach is that it will only make you feel disheartened when you’re not making that much progress.

Or you can use something like Lindsay Does Languages’ Promptly, where each month, you’ll receive a prompt that you can use to practice your language.

It doesn’t matter whether you want to practice writing or speaking; it will be much easier to assess your language level with a prompt.

And you don’t have to scour all over the place for prompts, too, since you will receive a new one every month as long as you remain subscribed.

Think this is what you need in your language learning?

You can sign up with Promptly right here:

Put what you learn into practice with Promptly

My online store

Some of you may know me as a random person who likes to talk about anime, manga, and video games that you stumble upon online.

But if you ask me what I do for a living, it will be that I’m a thriller author, and I write anime-inspired thrillers and suspenseful light novels.

And that’s my bio line, in case you’re wondering.

If you enjoy reading light novels but got bored with reading the usual fantasy and isekai light novels, consider giving my books a try.

Interested in knowing about my books?

You can have a look at them right here on my online store. And if you decide to purchase any of them, then don’t forget to use the coupon code SEKINAMAYUBLOG to get 30% off on your order:

Books by Sekina Mayu

JapanesePod101.com

What is the best way to learn Japanese, you ask?

To be honest, I don’t have the answer to the question since everybody is different.

But if you’re someone who prefers to learn Japanese the proper way, and you want the resource to cover everything from grammar, vocabulary, to Japanese writing, consider having a look at JapanesePod101.com.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced learner, JapanesePod101.com has lessons catered to all levels.

JapanesePod101.com is currently running a special promotion where you can get 40% off forever on their Premium and Premium PLUS subscription plans.

But the promotion won’t be available for long since it will end on May 15, 2026.

Think JapanesePod101.com is what you need to get started with learning Japanese?

You can have a look at JapanesePod101.com right here:

JapanesePod101.com Pretty Big Deal sale

Don’t see the offer? Use the coupon code PRETTYBIGDEAL2026 to get 40% off forever on your preferred plan.

Affiliate disclaimer

Just to let you know that Anime Deals: May 2026 Edition contains affiliate links. I’ll be compensated when you buy anything through my affiliate links. Don’t worry, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost to you.

Your purchase through my affiliate links will help me continue to provide more book recommendations and commentary related to the books I have already recommended on my blog.

And, of course, it helps keep this blog running for years, too.