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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Birthday After-Party Fair at Animate Starts November 21!

Period: Nov 21, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/10/15 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

Based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” originally created by Yuki Midorikawa, the “Shuichi Natori & Seiji Matoba Birthday After-Party Fair 2026” will be held from November 21 to December 20, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and through the Animate online store! During the event period, customers will receive one bromide (out of a total of three varieties) based on the total amount spent on purchases or pre-orders of related merchandise. Additionally, on November 21, Movic will release Nyanko-sensei merchandise, as well as formal-style clear files, acrylic stands, stickers, and a character badge collection.
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Winter-Themed Bus Tour in Hitoyoshi Starts December 12!

Period: Dec 12, 2026〜Feb 28 2026/10/15 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A winter tour titled “Winter Tour of the Village of Ayakashi,” which takes visitors around the locations in Kumamoto, Hitoyoshi, and Kuma that served as models for the TV anime *Natsume’s Book of Friends* aboard a specially wrapped bus, will be held for a total of 11 days from December 12, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The tour includes a ride on the Kumagawa Railway and visits to locations such as Okadome Kōfuku Station, and participants will receive an original clear file as a gift.
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Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Bodyguard Zip-Up Hoodie—Pre-sale in December!

Late January 2027– 2026/10/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

From the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” Cospa is releasing the “Nyanko-sensei: Bodyguard Zip-Up Hoodie,” featuring a large image of Nyanko-sensei on the back. It will be available for pre-sale at the *Natsume’s Book of Friends* Anime Official Online Store in December 2026, with general sales beginning in mid-January 2027. The price is 8,800 yen (tax included).
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends: A Little Nap” POP-UP at Loft—Opens December 11!

Period: Dec 11, 2026〜Dec 11 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The pop-up store for the anime *Natsume’s Book of Friends*, based on the original work by Yuki Midorikawa, titled “*Natsume’s Book of Friends POP UP STORE in Loft: Act IV*,” will be held for a limited time starting December 11, 2026, at select Loft locations! A new, original illustration based on the concept of “napping” has been unveiled, and details regarding participating stores and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Pop-Up Shop at Tower Records Starts in November!

Period: Nov 1, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/09/18 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“Natsume’s Book of Friends POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS” is set to take place in November 2026 at select Tower Records locations! Newly drawn illustrations featuring characters in “artist”-themed outfits have been unveiled, and details such as participating stores, dates, and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Cafe in Osaka to Open in Two Phases Starting September 30!

Period: Sep 30, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of *LaLa*’s launch, the “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Collaboration Café will be held at the motto cafe Osaka location from September 30 to November 29, 2026. The event will feature 16 collaboration menu items—with different offerings for the first and second halves of the event—as well as 12 types of collaboration merchandise, including original coasters, paper bookmarks, acrylic stands, and reproductions of original artwork, all available as special gifts with purchase. Reservations for the first half of the event will open on September 11 at 7:00 PM.
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Natsume’s Book of Friends “Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection”—All 5 Varieties Coming in September!

Coming in September 2026 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).
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The TV Anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Animate Fair Will Be Held on September 12, 2026!

Period: Sep 12, 2026〜Sep 27 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The TV Anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Animate Fair 2026 will be held from Saturday, September 12, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store. Newly drawn merchandise based on the “exorcist” theme—including trading pin badges, illustration cards, and acrylic stands—will be available for pre-release purchase. For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on character goods, customers will receive a fair purchase bonus: a set of “postcards” (6 varieties total).
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” × Shimamura: Pants with Stickers and Boston Bags Now Available!

Period: Sep 9, 2026〜 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Collaboration items from the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” will go on sale starting September 9, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on Shimamura Park (the online store). In addition to bags such as a Boston bag with a pouch and a foldable tote, the lineup includes a total of nine items, ranging from relaxing pants with stickers to women’s T-shirts and character socks, with prices starting at 385 yen (tax included).
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Natsume’s Book of Friends × Chambre: 7 Types of Nyanko-sensei Bags and Scrunchies!

Period: Sep 12, 2026〜 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Collaboration items between the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” and Chambre will go on sale starting September 12, 2026, at Chambre stores nationwide and on the official Chambre online store. The lineup includes a total of seven items, ranging from mascot charms and zipper pulls featuring Nyanko-sensei to 2-way bags, shoulder bags, notebook pouches, and scrunchies, with prices starting at 759 yen (tax included).