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“Machikado Mazoku: Mikan Birthday Store” Opens in Shinjuku on October 30!

From “Machikado Mazoku,” the “Mikan Birthday 2026 POP UP SHOP,” celebrating Mikan’s birthday on November 3, will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 30 to November 10, 2026! In addition to new merchandise featuring an original birthday illustration by Izumo Ito, the event will include a giveaway of mini cards (4 designs total) with every 1,000 yen spent, a giveaway campaign for life-size panels, and a post-event online sale starting November 11.

Jujutsu Kaisen PLAZA The Wall Store at Shibuya Loft Opens October 23!

The “Jujutsu Kaisen PLAZA in Shibuya Loft” merchandise event for the anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” will be held on the 6th floor of Shibuya Loft from October 23 to November 10, 2026! The event will feature merchandise showcasing the new “The Wall” visual commemorating the anime’s 5th anniversary, as well as special postcards and clear cards given as gifts with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent, and an exhibition of character standee panels.

Hetalia Animate Cafe: Anniversary Collaboration Starts October 8!

The “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CAFE,” a collaboration café for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars,” will be held from October 8 to November 11, 2026, at Animate Café Ikebukuro Store 3 and Nagoya Store 2. The event will feature 11 collaboration menu items showcasing original illustrations exclusive to Animate, as well as merchandise such as acrylic stands. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with menu orders, and photo cards will be provided upon payment.

“Shugo Chara!” Chinese-Style Clothing Store Opens in Shinjuku on October 29!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 29 to November 11, 2026! The event will feature large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges based on newly drawn illustrations themed around cheongsam, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, a venue-exclusive campaign will be held, offering bonus clear cards (10 varieties total) and a chance to win a life-size panel.

Shaft Ten POP UP at Harajuku ACG_Labo Starts October 30!

A pop-up event for Shaft’s official online shop, “Shaft Ten,” will be held at Harajuku ACG_Labo from October 30 to November 11, 2026! In addition to an exhibition of production materials from *Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl* and *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night*, as well as original merchandise from the *Monogatari* series and other titles, a signing session with director Yasuomi Umezu will be held on October 31.

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Opens October 30!

The “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP” will be held from October 30 to November 11, 2026, at the eeo POP-UP STORE on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! Featuring new merchandise based on the “Back-to-Back” theme, including newly drawn illustrations by Yusaku Fujiki, Ai, Takashi Homura, and Kamijo Kamimi, as well as new merchandise featuring the “Potenu Art” mini-characters with their plush-style design. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total) as a gift.

“Hapidanbui AUTUMN TREND HUNT!” is currently being held at Lumine Ikebukuro!

“AUTUMN TREND HUNT! with Hapidanbui,” featuring the unit “Hapidanbui”—formed by six male Sanrio characters—is currently underway at Lumine Ikebukuro through November 11, 2026! Starting October 8, the second set of original stickers and acrylic charms (with a double chance to win) will be distributed; starting October 22, the third set of stickers and acrylic stands will be available; starting October 24, a pop-up shop will open on the B1 floor; and on November 3, there will be a photo session with Pochacco and Tuxedo Sam.

HANDS × HANGYODON Store Event at All HANDS Locations Starts October 10!

A special collaboration, “HANDS × HANGYODON,” celebrating Sanrio’s popular character “Hangyodon” and HANDS’ 50th anniversary, will take place from October 10 to November 12, 2026, at all HANDS stores and the online store! Hands-exclusive merchandise, such as plush mascots and die-cut drawstring pouches featuring original artwork, will be available. Additionally, customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (including tax) will receive a free sticker, and a Hangyodon photo session (by prior lottery) will be held at the Hands Shinjuku store.

Miffy × Kinokuniya Bookstore 100th Anniversary Fair to Be Held on November 12!

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dick Bruna’s birth and the 100th anniversary of Kinokuniya Bookstore’s founding, the “Dick Bruna Birth Anniversary & Kinokuniya’s 100th Anniversary Book & Collaboration Goods Fair” will be held starting November 12, 2026, at all Kinokuniya Group stores in Japan and on their online store! Collaboration merchandise will be available, including Miffy and Boris mascot keychains dressed as bookstore clerks, embroidered book covers, Staedtler mechanical pencils in Bruna’s signature colors, and Black Bear book pouches. Original shopping bags will also be provided as a special gift to customers who purchase picture books and related titles.

“The Wizard of Moongata” POP-UP in Shinjuku—Starts October 31!

A pop-up shop for the Cthulhu Mythos TRPG scenario “The Wizard of Moongarta” by Sanmiya-sensei will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting October 31, 2026! New merchandise—including large acrylic stands and acrylic dioramas featuring brand-new illustrations themed around a “Tea Party”—will be on sale. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus mini-cards, an exhibition of an oversized panel, and a raffle campaign.