“Togen Ankki” Volume 31 Release & Anime Season 2 Fair at Animate on October 7!

Period: Oct 7, 2026〜Nov 8 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate the release of Volume 31 of the manga *Togen Ankī* by Yuki Urushibara and the broadcast of the anime’s second season, a special promotion will be held from October 7 to November 8, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and through the Animate online store. During the event period, customers will receive one “B6-Size Memorable Scene Visual Board (8 varieties total)” as a bonus for every eligible volume purchased.

“The Fox God and the Salaryman” Store Opens at 3 Locations Starting October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The pop-up store for the popular web manga “The Fox God and the Salaryman,” created by Yashin and originally gaining traction on social media, titled “The Fox God and the Salaryman POP UP Store in Izumo,” will open on October 23, 2026, starting at the Esco Izumo Taisha-mae Store in Shimane. The pop-up store will tour three locations—the Tamayura Solamachi Store in Tokyo and the Agateya Meneya Aeon Mall Itami Store in Hyogo—featuring merchandise adorned with original illustrations by Yashin.

Persona Animate Fair & Exclusive Shop Starts September 19!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Persona” Series 30th Anniversary Animate Fair will be held from September 19 to October 25, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store. For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on the purchase or pre-order of related merchandise, customers will receive one of eight exclusive clear bookmarks. Additionally, a pop-up shop will be held simultaneously at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, featuring fair-exclusive items such as cushions bearing logos from past games and acrylic art cards.

EXPO 2025 Pop-Up Store in Akihabara Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Sep 27 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “EXPO 2025 Official Pop-Up Store at Ecute Akihabara,” themed around “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo, will be held from September 18 to September 27, 2026, at “TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA,” located inside the ticket gates at JR Akihabara Station, from September 18 to September 27, 2026. The store will feature “Myaku Myaku Studio” merchandise, including a full lineup of 20 postcards and 5 posters, store-exclusive gacha-gacha trading acrylic stands, and a “WithShot®” digital photo booth where visitors can take photos with “Myaku Myaku.”

HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Nov 30 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

Sanrio’s large-scale shopping event, “HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET -Chocolate lovers-,” will be held at the Daimaru Umeda Store starting September 18, 2026, at the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Branch starting October 22, and and at the Daimaru Sapporo Store starting November 18.
The lineup will feature over 2,000 items, centered on event-exclusive merchandise featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Choco Cat, and Lullaby Lovables dressed in chocolate-colored outfits.

“The Twelve Kingdoms” Pop-Up Store at Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore on September 17!

Period: Sep 17, 2026〜Oct 14 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate the release of *The Shore of the Underworld*, the first new volume in Fuyumi Ono’s fantasy series *The Twelve Kingdoms* in seven years, a *The Twelve Kingdoms* pop-up store will be held at venues operated by the Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore Group starting September 17, 2026. Exclusive Maruzen Junku Bookstore merchandise—including printed cookies, large handkerchiefs, Jetstream Lite pens, and original shopping bags—will be available. Sales of the new book and merchandise will begin at midnight on September 17 at magmabooks in Toranomon, Tokyo.

Blue Archive POP-UP STORE at Kotobukiya Opens September 17!

Period: Sep 17, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Blue Archive POP UP STORE 2026 in Kotobukiya,” a pop-up store for *Blue Archive -Blue Archive-*, will be held on the 1st floor of the Kotobukiya Akihabara Building from September 17 to October 4, 2026!
Featuring a “Blue Sea and White Shirt” theme, the store will offer newly drawn illustrations on BIG tapestries, BIG towels, BIG acrylic stands, and name key chains. For every 3,000 yen spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive a free postcard (8 varieties total, distributed at random) as a purchase bonus.

Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Senboku Takashimaya in Osaka Opens September 24!

Period: Sep 24, 2026〜Oct 6 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for their endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life—will be held at the Senboku Takashimaya 4th-floor Event Hall from Thursday, September 24, 2026, through Tuesday, October 6!
The lineup features a wide variety of new products, including the “It’s Way Too Delicious! ‘Water’… Mascot,” leopard-print vanity pouches and pin badges, Pasta-rai-suke T-shirts, and zip-up hoodies from the horror series.

“Love Live! Halloween Party” Fair at Gamers on October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Halloween Party Fair” for the fourth installment of the School Idol Project, “Love Live! Superstar!!,” will be held from October 9 to November 1, 2026, at all Gamers stores and the Gamers Online Shop. Newly drawn illustrations of the Liella! members dressed in Halloween costumes have been unveiled for the first time: CatChu! appears in black cat-themed outfits, KALEIDOSCORE in witch-themed outfits, and 5yncri5e! in ghost-themed outfits!

Trikkal Pop-Up Store in Ikebukuro Opens September 17!

Period: Sep 17, 2026〜Oct 13 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

Pre-orders for “Mochimochi Bancole!,” a pop-up store for the smartphone RPG *Trikkaru: Mochimochi Hoppe Daisakusen*, will begin on September 17, 2026, at “Bancole!” within Premium Bandai. The lineup includes 78 different “Connectable Acrylic Stands,” a T-shirt collection featuring Spiki designs, and rotating acrylic stands. Pre-sales will begin on the same day at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo.

The “I’m Doraemon” POP-UP STORE is coming to five locations nationwide starting in September!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Oct 12 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “I’m Doraemon POP-UP STORE,” organized by “Flowering,” will open sequentially at five locations nationwide—starting with Espal Sendai (Miyagi) on September 11, 2026—followed by Tokyo, Kanagawa, Hyogo, and Miyazaki!
Items perfect for lunchtime—such as Halloween-themed reflective keychains, glow-in-the-dark clear rubber coasters, placemats, and round plates—will be available, and visitors will receive free gifts based on their total purchase amount at each venue.

Mob Psycho 100 POP-UP SHOP in Tokyo and Osaka Starts October 22!

Period: Oct 22, 2026〜Dec 13 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Mob Psycho 100 III” will open at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubus in Osaka on Friday, December 4!
In addition to new merchandise—such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Animal” theme—there will also be mini cards as a bonus for every 1,000 yen spent, venue-exclusive illustrated cards for every 3,000 yen spent, venue-exclusive OSMO stamps, and life-size character panel displays.

San-X Universe POP-UP SHOP in Shibuya Opens September 17!

Period: Sep 17, 2026〜Oct 7 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “San-X Universe POP-UP SHOP” will be held from Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at “Chara-Colle” on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage (SHIBUYA Side)!
The shop will feature San-X Universe merchandise, with a focus on the heart-themed series. Customers who spend 1,100 yen or more (tax included) on San-X products will receive one of six “Collectible Cards” as a special gift.

“K-ON! POP UP CORNER” at Kotobukiya in Osaka Starts September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Sep 27 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “POP UP CORNER in Kotobukiya” event for the TV anime “K-ON!” will be held at Kotobukiya Nipponbashi in Osaka from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026! New merchandise—including pin badges, acrylic stand plates, and acrylic keychains featuring scenes from the series and newly illustrated mini-character designs—will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (5 types total).

Mrs. GREEN APPLE POP-UP STORE in Kagawa Opens September 26!

Period: Sep 26, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A limited-time “MGA ‘SHADOWS’ POP-UP STORE,” which will carry official merchandise for Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s live tour ≪Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS”≫, will be held at a special venue on the 2nd floor of the Hall Wing at Maritime Plaza Takamatsu from Saturday, September 26, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026. All dates will operate on a first-come, first-served reservation basis, with registration opening on Friday, September 11, at 6:00 PM. A total of 29 items—including light sticks, apparel, and random figurines—will be available for purchase at the venue, and customers who spend 5,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive a limited-edition smartphone sticker on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sergeant Keroro “Moon Viewing Edition” POP UP at Matsuya Asakusa Starts September 28!

Period: Sep 28, 2026〜Oct 12 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up corner for *Sergeant Keroro: The New Movie – Resurrected and Immediately Threatening to Destroy the Earth!* will be held at the Anime Culture Center by eeo (3rd floor of Matsuya Asakusa) from Monday, September 28, 2026, through Monday, October 12, 2026 (a national holiday)!
Items featuring mini-character illustrations from the “Moon Viewing Ver.”—including pin badges, small acrylic stands, large acrylic keychains, accessory cases, and acrylic art boards—will be available, with online pre-orders opening on Monday, August 31. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new products, customers will receive one random illustration card (10 varieties total) as a gift.