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Living in a One-Tatami-Mat Room! POP-UP SHOP in Shinjuku Opens October 1!

A pop-up shop for “Life in a One-Tatami-Mats Room!”—based on the original work by Hisamakumako—will be held at the Kirara & FUZ Official Store (Shinjuku Marui Annex, 2nd Floor) from October 1 to October 14, 2026! New merchandise will be available, including a large acrylic stand featuring an original illustration of the four characters in their manga café uniforms and a B2-sized tapestry. Additionally, there will be a distribution of bonus illustration cards (5 types total) and a venue-exclusive campaign where attendees can enter a raffle to win a color paper signed in Ms. Hisamakumako’s own handwriting.

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“Uma Musume” Travel Pop-Up Event Vol. 4 in Kyoto Starts October 17!

The fourth installment of the nationwide touring pop-up event “Uma Musume Travel Pop-Up Store” for “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” will be held from October 17 to October 25, 2026, at the Central Court on the 1st floor of Kyoto Avanti! A total of 11 new merchandise items will be available, including officially licensed boxed folding fans and the Kyoto-version BIG Silhouette T-shirts. Customers who spend 7,700 yen (tax included) or more will receive an original paper shopping bag, and interactive mini-games will also be held.

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Gintama POP-UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS Opens October 16!

The “POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS” for the TV anime *Gintama* will be held at two Tower Records locations—Shibuya and Umeda NU Chayamachi—starting October 16, 2026! A total of 12 items will be available, including trading glitter pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around “traditional Japanese-style headphones,” as well as large acrylic stands, B2 tapestries, and chibi character goods. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive a random postcard (12 varieties total).

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Haikyu!! Exciting Culture Festival POP UP at 4 Venues—Starting October 23!

“Haikyu!! Exciting Culture Festival POP UP SHOP by Production I.G” will be held sequentially starting October 23, 2026, at four locations nationwide: Shinjuku Marui Annex, Namba Marui, Morela Gifu, and Sumark Isesaki! In addition to new merchandise—such as connectable acrylic stands featuring newly drawn visuals of the characters enjoying the cultural festival and the “Exciting Cultural Festival” lottery—there will also be postcard giveaways for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent, as well as photo spots with standee panels!

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THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS Store Opens in Osaka on October 2!

A limited-time pop-up shop for the dark comedy anime *The Amazing Digital Circus*, titled “THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS POP UP STORE by VILLAGE VANGUARD,” is set to open at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka on October 2, 2026! The store will feature photo spots and decorations that capture the eerie yet pop-art world of Pomni and his friends, along with a wide variety of merchandise inspired by the series’ unique atmosphere.

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Ireisu POP-UP SHOP at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA Opens October 2!

The “Ireisu POP UP SHOP in SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore” by the 2.5-dimensional idol group “Ireisu” will be held on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA at the IP Bookstore from October 2 to November 1, 2026! The event will feature sales of original merchandise—such as acrylic stands and tins of candy featuring newly drawn artwork—as well as in-store decorations, in-store announcements by the “Adult Group” and “Children’s Group,” and the distribution of postcards as purchase bonuses.

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Fragaria Memories POP-UP SHOP in Tokyo Opens October 14!

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Sanrio’s “Furagaria Memories,” the “Furagaria Memories 3rd Anniversary POP-UP SHOP” will be held at “Characole” on the B1F of Tokyo Character Street starting October 14, 2026! Event-exclusive merchandise, including acrylic stands, secret collection items, and fountain pens, will be available. Customers will receive a “Limited Edition BIG Card” with every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent, and the event is also scheduled to take place in Osaka.

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Nagano Market POP-UP SHOP in Yokohama Starts October 9!

The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP” will be held from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Event Space by Marui on the 8th floor of the Yokohama Sky Building! New products will be available, including a denim bear mascot, “Trading Okāo” pouches (featuring the “Best Friends” edition), cozy items like blankets, and a 2027 desk calendar. Customers will receive a free sticker with any purchase.

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“Doraemon Future Department Store” Opens at Tokyo Dome City on October 9!

A limited-time pop-up shop for the official Doraemon store, “Doraemon Future Department Store,” will open at Tokyo Dome City Central Park from October 9 to November 23, 2026! The event will feature the exclusive “Neon Line Postcards” with a neon design, as well as new colors of “Fluffy Cardigan” and “Fleece-Lined Socks: Lying Down,” will be available. Customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more will also receive a monthly sticker featuring a design that changes every month.

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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Machida Moddy Opens October 9!

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for their endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life—will be held at the Machida Moddy 4th-floor event space from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Sunday, November 1!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including winter items such as the “Meat Bun-Eating Mascot” and cozy, fluffy blankets; drink-themed merchandise featuring the “Chestnut Manju”; and a 2027 desk calendar.

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Chikawa Pop-Up Store in Ibaraki Opens October 9!

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose clumsy yet earnest way of life is truly endearing—will be held from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, October 26, on the 2nd floor of Aeon Mall Mito Uchihara, in front of Ajedé Accessories!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including winter items such as the “I’m Eating a Meat Bun” mascot and cozy, fluffy blankets; drink-themed merchandise featuring the “Kuri Manju” character; and a 2027 desk calendar.

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“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” POP-UP SHOP in Shibuya Opens October 9!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” will open on October 9, 2026, at “AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109! In addition to the pre-release sale of trading glitter pin badges and large acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “American Diner” concept, postcards will be available as purchase bonuses, and pin badges will be included as a bonus with box set purchases.

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The “McCain Yumekawa Fair” at Animate Starts October 10!

The “Yumekawa Fair in Animate” for the TV anime *There Are Too Many Losing Heroines!* will be held starting October 10, 2026, at six Animate locations nationwide, including the Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, and Nagoya Store! A total of 8 items, including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring newly drawn “Yumekawa Ver.” illustrations, will be available. A campaign will also be held where customers will receive a special bookmark (5 varieties total) with every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.

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Kodansha FES 2026 at Animate: Coming to Locations Nationwide Starting October 10!

“Kodansha FES 2026 in Animate” will be held at Animate locations nationwide (including online stores) starting October 10, 2026! During the event period, for every single volume of a Kodansha-published manga or comic magazine purchased, customers will receive one replica mini-shikishi featuring newly drawn illustrations from 40 titles, including *Medalist*, *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime*, and *Blue Period*.

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“Kuroko’s Basketball” Pop-Up Shop at Tower Records Opens October 9!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Kuroko’s Basketball” will kick off at the Tower Records Shibuya store on October 9, 2026, and will then tour three locations: the Abeno Hoop store and the Fukuoka Parco store! With the theme of “After School,” the shop will feature newly illustrated merchandise depicting Tetsuya Kuroko, Taiga Kagami, Ryota Kise, Shintaro Midorima, Daiki Aomine, and Atsushi Murasakibara, and Seijuro Akashi in tracksuits. Customers will receive a bonus photo shot with every 3,300 yen spent, and online sales will begin on November 6.