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Natsume’s Book of Friends × Avail: Bedding, Bags, and More Go on Sale Starting October 10!

Merchandise featuring Nyanko-sensei from the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” will go on sale nationwide at Avail stores and the Avail Online Store (starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day) beginning October 10, 2026. The lineup ranges from accessories such as shoulder bags, pouches, and caps to bedding items like mattress pads, fleece-lined half-blankets, and body pillows, as well as slippers and pet beds.

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Ao no Hako × FamilyMart: Chika’s Sports-Themed Merchandise Goes on Sale October 8!

Two types of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime “Aono Hako” will go on sale sequentially at FamilyMart starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026. The items include the Polashot Collection (550 yen, tax included), featuring Chika Kano in sportswear, and trading acrylic keychains (880 yen, tax included); both sets come in a total of five varieties.

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“Freiren of the Funeral” × Shimamura: Tote bags, pouches, and more are now on sale and proving very popular!

A total of 10 items from the anime “Freiren: The Funeral” — including tote bags, pouches, and eyeglass cases — are now on sale at select Shimamura stores and Shimamura Park. The collection features designs of Freiren and her traveling companions as chibi characters, including a scene where Freiren is being eaten by a Mimic!

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Monchhichi keychains, bedding, and more will be available at Avail starting October 10!

“Monchhichi”-themed keychains, pouches, bedding, and loungewear will go on sale starting October 10, 2026, at all nationwide locations of the Shimamura Group’s casual brand, “Avail”! The Avail online store will also begin carrying these items at 12:00 PM on the same day, featuring a wide range of products from bedding such as mattress pads and blankets to winter accessories and fleece-lined hoodies.

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Urban Legend Debunking Center × Kara-Tetsu: Menu & Concept Room Details Revealed!

Details have been released for the collaboration between the “Urban Legend Debunking Center” and Karaoke Tetsujin (October 8–November 23, 2026), featuring collaborative drinks by Wataru Meguriya, Azami Fukurai, and Jasmine (660 yen each) and the “-Fabulous! – Set” (1,760 yen) with special bonuses have been revealed. The themed rooms, available at nine locations, cost 2,200 yen per person per time slot (tax included), and reservations will be accepted via a dedicated form starting at 5:00 PM on October 5.

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Azur Lane: 5th Anniversary Public Bath Collaboration—Recruitment for Mirror Advertisements at Tatsumi Onsen Now Open!

The “Azur Lane” and public bath collaboration is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and it has been confirmed that the collaboration will take place again this year at Tatsumi Onsen in Nagai, Osaka. As a special event, participants can choose their favorite character from the 50 characters that have appeared in past public bath collaborations and have it displayed on a mirror advertisement inside the bathhouse. Applications for this event will be accepted until October 16, 2026, and participants will receive an original commemorative plate.

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Sikufoni × Yokohama Chinatown Pop-Up Starts October 15!

A collaboration between the 2.5-dimensional talent group “Shikufoni” and Yokohama Chinatown will take place from October 15 to October 26, 2026, featuring a pop-up shop at ChinaTown80 Hall with an original visual of “The Shopkeeper of Mahou-dou.” Limited-edition merchandise, such as acrylic stands and rice bowls, will be available, along with a postcard giveaway for every 1,650 yen spent and a stamp rally where participants can collect coasters by visiting participating stores.

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Eight the Thalasso You × Kuromi: Coming to Don Quijote stores on October 12!

The first collaboration between “8 THE THALASSO u,” a serum-based hair care brand inspired by skincare, and Sanrio’s popular character “Kuromi,” will go on sale in limited quantities at Don Quijote stores nationwide starting October 12, 2026! A kit featuring a specially designed serum shampoo and serum hair treatment (475 mL each), both featuring Kuromi in the brand logo, will be available for 3,410 yen (tax included)!

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“Aikatsu!” Encore Card Giveaway at 7-Eleven Starts October 8!

A nationwide campaign featuring the anime “Aikatsu!,” based on the Data Carddass series published by Bandai, and 7-Eleven will run from 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026, through October 21. Customers who purchase three eligible snacks at once will receive one set of the original “Aikatsu! Encore Card/Sticker Index” set. The lineup features a total of six card designs, each featuring dresses perfect for the pre-Halloween season, such as “Girly Devil” and “Monster Cat.”

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Bocchi the Rock! × Don Quijote: Merchandise Goes on Sale Starting October 17!

A collaboration between the TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” and Don Quijote has been announced, with merchandise set to go on sale at participating stores starting October 17, 2026. The lineup features items showcasing an exclusive, newly drawn illustration for Don Quijote, in which the four members of “Ketsushan Band” appear wearing hoodies!

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Girls & Panzer × HUB: Coming to 4 locations nationwide starting October 16!

A collaboration between “Girls & Panzer: It’s a More Love-Love Operation!” and the British-style pub HUB will take place at four locations nationwide starting Friday, October 16, 2026. Nine collaboration menu items and merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters dressed as bartenders will be available, and customers will receive one coaster for every menu item ordered.