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May 20, 2026· 14:34🔒 Insider Only

Dragon Quest sneakers and the Pokemon lawsuit

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1. Reebok x Dragon Quest: Limited 'Instapump Fury 94' Honors 11 Mainline Games, Pre-Orders Open May 27

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Reebok Japan unveils a Dragon Quest x Instapump Fury 94 collaboration referencing all 11 mainline RPG titles. Pre-orders run May 27 to June 26 on Reebok's official site.

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2. Kojima Productions Pop-Up Lands at Shibuya PARCO June 6 With Strand Store Collab

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

PARCO GAMES and Kojima Productions open a limited-run 'Strand Store' on Shibuya PARCO's 5th floor from June 6 to August 30, packed with collab merch.

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3. Rejected 'Pokémon Professor' Applicant Sues TPCi Over Old Arrest Warrant

Source: 🇯🇵 AUTOMATON

A man denied Pokémon Professor certification is suing The Pokémon Company International, arguing his prior criminal record shouldn't disqualify him from the volunteer judge program.

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