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Piapro Characters POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Starts November 11!

The “Piapro Characters” POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Sukima Store by eeo is set to open on November 11, 2026, at the Ikebukuro Sukima Store located in front of the Central Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station! New merchandise featuring original mini-character illustrations by Yumenouchi-sensei will be available. Pre-orders will begin on September 24 at the eeo Store online, and for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related products, customers will receive a random postcard (7 varieties total).

Tomoko Yamashita’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Setagaya, Tokyo, Opens October 10!

The “Tomoko Yamashita 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of manga artist Tomoko Yamashita’s career, will be held from October 10 to November 24, 2026, at the Former Theodora Ozaki Residence in Setagaya, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature over 130 works, including approximately 90 original manuscripts from *Diary of a Foreign Country* and her latest work, *Tornado*!

M-Mass × Daimaru Matsuzakaya: Second Event to Be Held in Tokyo and Umeda on October 28!

The second collaboration between “The Idolmaster SideM” and Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store, titled “THE IDOLM@STER SideM × DAIMARU MATSUZAKAYA VOL.2,” will feature a pop-up shop starting October 28, 2026, at the Daimaru Tokyo Store, and at the Daimaru Umeda Store starting November 18. The event will feature apparel and accessories showcasing newly drawn visuals reminiscent of a magazine photo shoot, a special collaboration with Aki Akane, and a custom charm project. Customers who spend 3,300 yen or more will receive an original clear card.

Persona 30th Anniversary × Yappari Steak Event Starts October 21!

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the “Persona” series, a collaboration with “Yappari Steak” will take place at 44 locations nationwide from October 21 to November 24, 2026. At the four “full collaboration” locations, food and desserts recreating in-game menus, drinks named after past protagonists, and newly illustrated merchandise featuring characters wearing Kariyushi shirts will be available. At the 40 “light collaboration” locations, the “30th Anniversary 3-Item Assortment Plate” will be served.

Junji Ito POP-UP STORE “Zankyo” at Hands Omiya Opens October 20!

The “Junji Ito POP UP STORE ‘Zankyo’,” themed around the world of Junji Ito’s works, will be held on the 5th floor of the Hands Omiya store from October 20 to November 24, 2026! Limited-edition merchandise will be available, including T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring special illustrations drawn by Junji Ito exclusively for Hakaba Gallery, as well as the Tomie mascot, the “Most Terrifying All-Star” lamp, and blind-box pin badges. An event-exclusive sticker will also be given out with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

Identity V: Nap Time POP UP in Shinjuku Starts November 10!

The second installment of the “Identity V” pop-up shop at Hands will be held at the Hands Shinjuku store from November 10 to November 24, 2026! Nine new items from the popular “Identity V Kindergarten: Nap Time” Vol. 2 series will be available for pre-sale. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive a Cheki-style card (10 varieties total). Pre-orders are also being accepted through the Animate online store.

The “Hetalia × Glatte” Musical Will Be Held at 12 Venues Starting October 23!

A collaboration between the 10th Anniversary musical “Hetalia: World☆Starts” and Gratte has been announced. Starting October 23, 2026, 12 Animate Gratte locations will offer lattes, cookies, and ice cream featuring designs of the 11 cast members!

HUNDRED NOTE: The Detective Without Honor Store Opens in Shinjuku on November 19!

A major in-person event for “HUNDRED NOTE,” a cross-media project presented by Kodansha The pop-up store for “2026 HUNDRED NOTE AUTUMN FEST: The Detective Without Honor—The Last Day of Kodansha Street”—a large-scale live event from Kodansha’s cross-media project “HUNDRED NOTE”—will be held from November 19 to November 25, 2026, at the Season Space on the 7th floor of Keio Department Store’s Shinjuku branch! A wide array of merchandise featuring the event visuals—including acrylic stands, flags, collectible pin badges, glow sticks, and pamphlets—will be available. From November 19 to 22, admission will be by advance reservation only.

Nightmare × Tokyo Banana Special Can—Available Starting September 4!

From the “Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana,” a new “White Chocolate Sandwich” dessert themed after *The Nightmare Before Christmas* will go on sale starting Friday, September 4, 2026! In addition to an 8-piece pack featuring Jack and Zero and a special tin (12 pieces) depicting Jack and Sally standing on Full Moon Hill, a total of five original merchandise items—including a shoulder bag, a pouch, and a stainless steel mug—themed after the ghost dog “Zero” will also be released simultaneously.

Hello Kitty × Ginger Garden AOYAMA: September 28!

A limited-time collaborative afternoon tea featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Hello Kitty” and Ginger Garden AOYAMA will be held from Monday, September 28, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Featuring limited-edition sweets such as the “Hello Kitty Mousse” themed around “Hello Kitty × Pink Fur Heart Box,” the event will be available by reservation only.

The latest volume of “Hanako-kun: The Earthbound Boy,” Volume 26, goes on sale November 27! A special edition is also available!

Volume 26, the latest installment of the popular manga *Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun* by Aida Iro, goes on sale November 27, 2026! A special edition featuring glossy stickers will also be available!

“Ace Attorney” 25th Anniversary × Capcom Cafe: Opening at Two Locations Starting October 9!

A collaboration celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “Ace Attorney” series has been announced at two Capcom Cafe locations: Ikebukuro and Umeda. The event will begin on October 9, 2026, and the main visual—featuring Ryuichi Naruhodo and other key characters celebrating the 25th anniversary—has also been unveiled!

“The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” × “Giant Cone”: Collaboration Starts September 7!

A collaboration campaign between the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale* and Ezaki Glico’s “Giant Cone,” titled “Unravel the Secret of the Crunchy Texture with Neko Neko! Campaign,” will run from Monday, September 7, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. By submitting receipts for eligible products, a total of 39,390 winners will be selected via lottery to receive original drawstring pouches and acrylic stands designed by Momo and Ninji, as well as “Erabu Pay” rewards. Additionally, products featuring original packaging depicting Momo and Ninji will go on sale for a limited time starting on the same day.

“Tensei Shitara Sura” Moon-Viewing Edition Release Celebration Fair at Animate Starts November 6!

The “Moon Viewing Ver. Release Commemoration Fair at Animate” for the TV anime *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* will be held from Friday, November 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store and other participating locations, as well as through Animate’s online store! During the event period, for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” merchandise, customers will receive one bonus postcard (8 varieties total). The lineup will also include “Moon Viewing Ver.” trading pin badges, B2 half-size tapestries, and acrylic stands, as well as “Dot Art Ver.” mini-character goods.