CATEGORY August 2026

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“Utomaru Furuya Exhibition: Schweigen/Afterglow” Opens August 29 in Tokyo and Osaka!

Period: Aug 29, 2026〜Oct 21 2026/08/23 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the publication of the special edition of *Schweigen*, the “Special Edition Publication Commemorative Exhibition: Usamaru Furuya—*Schweigen* / “Afterglow -Restlicht-” will be held from August 29 to September 27, 2026, at Vanilla Gallery in Tokyo, and from October 10 to October 21 at Seaside Studio CASO in Osaka. The exhibition will feature the complete collection of previously unreleased original artwork from the final chapters of *Schweigen*—a full-color redrawing of *Lychee☆Hikari Club* that took approximately four years to complete—as well as the premiere of the new work *Residual Light -Restlicht-*. A single ticket grants admission to both exhibitions.
Merchandise

Chikawa × Japonica Notebooks: All 8 New Notebook Designs Now on Sale and a Hit with Customers!

Period: Aug 22, 2026〜 2026/08/22 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

All eight varieties of the “Japonica Notebook Anime Chikawa” collaboration—featuring the long-running bestseller “Japonica Notebook,” first released in 1970, and the anime series “Chikawa”—are now being released sequentially starting in early July 2026 at stationery stores nationwide and other retailers!
Collaboration Café

“My Little Sister Finds Her Brother’s Obsession with Her Annoying” Cafe Opens in Ikebukuro on August 25!

Period: Aug 25, 2026〜Sep 13 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration café celebrating the release of Volume 6 of Yoshimizu’s manga *My Little Sister Finds Her Brother’s Obsession Annoying* will be held at the Patio de METRO Etica Ikebukuro location from August 25 to September 13, 2026. The event will feature merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in waitress uniforms, as well as a collaboration menu inspired by food items from the manga. Customers who order food will receive a coaster, and for every 3,000 yen spent on merchandise, they will receive a character card.
Pop-up Store

“Lilisa: Angels’ Stage” Store Opens in Akihabara on August 29!

Period: Aug 29, 2026〜Sep 9 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for the TV anime “2.5-D Temptation” will be held from Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Wednesday, September 9, 2026, on the 7th floor of the Akihabara Gamers Main Store and at the Gamers Online Shop!
A wide variety of new merchandise featuring illustrations from the smartphone game “2.5-Dimensional Temptation: Angels’ Stage” (Liliste)—including plate keychains, card-style acrylic stands, and foil-stamped mini acrylic art—will be available. There will also be a raffle and bromide giveaways based on purchase amount.
Pop-up Store

“Koi-domo” × Sanrio Store Opens in Tokyo and Osaka Starting August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Sep 23 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A collaboration event between Coco Uzuki’s *Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels* and Sanrio Characters—the “Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels × Sanrio Characters POP-UP SHOP”—is set to open on Friday, August 28, 2026, on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo!
Limited-edition merchandise, such as pin badges and acrylic stands featuring original illustrations pairing Otogi with My Melody, Toki with Cinnamoroll, Beni with Hello Kitty, and Rai with Bad Batsumaru, will be available. The event is also scheduled to tour to Abeno Hoop in Osaka, followed by an online sale.
Pop-up Store

“Yowamushi Pedal: Gleamistia Ver.” Store Opens in Akihabara Starting August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Sep 6 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK” POP UP STORE (Gleamistia ver.) will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026!
New merchandise, including acrylic stands and hologram pin badges featuring a classic, newly drawn illustration inspired by a starry sky, will be available. The event will also feature a panel exhibition and a giveaway of hologram sheets for every 3,000 yen spent.