CATEGORY October 2026

News

Panda Kopanda × Papa Bubble 55th Anniversary Candy—Available Starting October 1!

The “Panda Ko Panda / Candy Mix”—a collaborative candy line between “Panda Ko Panda” and Papa Bubble—will go on sale starting October 1, 2026, at the Nagoya PARCO store, as well as at the Daimaru Tokyo store and the official online store. These artisanal, handcrafted candies feature the expressions of Papa Panda and Pan-chan captured in a cross-section measuring approximately 1 cm, and are priced at 980 yen (tax included).

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2026 Sanrio Character Awards Prize Draw Tickets Go on Sale in Late October!

The “2026 Sanrio Character Awards” prize draw, part of the popular “Sanrio Character Awards” voting campaign, is set to go on sale. It is scheduled to be available at 7-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores nationwide starting in late October 2026, featuring eight types of prizes—including cushions—as well as a “Last Special Prize”!

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Zombieland Saga POP-UP STORE in Ikebukuro Opens October 17!

A pop-up store for the movie *Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise* will open on October 17, 2026, at the “eeo POP-UP STORE” on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! New merchandise, including pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn “Angel Ver.” illustrations of Sakura Minamoto and the other six members, will be available. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new items, customers will receive one random bonus postcard (out of a total of 7 varieties).

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Inazuma Eleven: Waiting in the Town—Katsu Gojo Makes an Appearance! Pre-orders Begin October 1!

Pre-orders for “Inazuma Eleven: Heroes’ Victory Road – Waiting in Vain” will begin on October 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. on Gashapon Online. The set includes all five characters—Mamoru Endo, Shuya Goenji, Yuto Kidou, Shirou Fukiyuki, and Masaru Gojo—at a price of 400 yen per play (tax included), with delivery scheduled for around late January 2027.

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“School-Live!” Pop-Up Store in Akihabara Opens October 17!

A “Gakkou Gurashi!” pop-up store will be held from October 17 to November 1, 2026, at the Akihabara Gamers flagship store and the Gamers Online Shop! New merchandise, including an oversized “SCHOOL ROCK ver.” tapestry featuring an original illustration and large acrylic stands, will be available. There will also be a giveaway offering a free bromide for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a raffle for a chance to win an oversized die-cut acrylic board.

Fashion

Knives Out × Don Quijote/Apita: 9th Anniversary Limited-Edition Merchandise Goes on Sale October 10!

Collaboration merchandise between “Knives Out” and Don Quijote / Arita will go on sale at participating stores starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2026. As exclusive 9th-anniversary merchandise available only at Don Quijote and Apita, the collection will feature T-shirts (3 designs total), zip-up hoodies, face towels featuring quotes from the game, and clear file folders with a map design.

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Welcome to NHK! 25th Anniversary POP-UP SHOP in Shinjuku Opens October 17!

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “Welcome to NHK!,” the “Misaki Nakahara POP UP SHOP” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting October 17, 2026! New merchandise—including canvas art, acrylic stands, and a collection of pin badges featuring illustrations from both the original work and the manga adaptation—will be available. For every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive a random bonus bookmark-style card (4 designs total).

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“Sentence the Hero” POP-UP SHOP in Akihabara Opens October 16!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Execute the Hero: Punishment Hero Squad 9004 Prison Records*, titled “dress up collection ver.,” will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from October 16 to November 3, 2026! Newly drawn illustrations depicting Zairo and the others in their dress-up outfits, inspired by their journey to a party, have been released in advance.

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Burn Braver Burn POP-UP SHOP in Tokyo and Osaka—Opening October 16!

The POP-UP SHOP for the original TV anime “Courage Explosion: Burn Braver!”—titled “Shout! Courage Explosion Fist”—will be held sequentially starting October 16, 2026, at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku, and starting November 6 at Abeno Rakubasu! New merchandise, including acrylic stands and B2 tapestries featuring newly drawn kung fu-style illustrations, will be available. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus illustration cards (5 types total) for every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a venue-exclusive giveaway campaign where attendees can win a life-size panel.

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“Mao no Ichi” Pop-Up Shop Opens at TSUTAYA Locations Nationwide Starting October 16!

A TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP featuring the popular manga *Mao no Ichi*, currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump*, will be held at participating TSUTAYA stores nationwide from October 16 to November 15, 2026! A total of 10 items will be available, including uchiwa fan keychains, trading heart pin badges, and wooden figurines that showcase the natural texture of the material. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total).

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“Masamune-kun Wants to Be Happy” POP-UP SHOP in Shibuya on October 16!

A pop-up shop for the MBS Dramaism series “Masamune-kun Wants to Be Happy,” based on the original work by Yonemai, will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya (MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 5th floor) from October 16 to November 1, 2026! New merchandise, including “acrylic stands” (5 types total) and a “bromide collection” (8 types, 16 designs total), will be on sale at the venue. Special gifts will also be distributed, and the items will be available for purchase online via the MEDICOS ONLINE SHOP after the event concludes.