From the theatrical anime *A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend*, based on the original work by Kazushi Kamoshida, the “A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Sweets Girl” Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 is coming to Animate!
From November 28 to December 13, 2026, new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Mai Sakurajima’s Birthday” theme will be available for pre-sale at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store and seven other locations nationwide, as well as through Animate’s online store. Fair bonuses—a set of “postcards (8 varieties total)”—will also be distributed.
・Features newly drawn illustrations based on the “Mai Sakurajima’s Birthday” theme
・For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on “Seishun Buta Yarou” series merchandise, customers will receive one postcard (8 varieties total)
・The bonus for purchasing a box of trading glitter pin badges is a 75mm glitter pin badge
・A total of 10 items, including pin badges, acrylic stands, and life-size tapestries, will be available for pre-sale
Details on the “Young Pig Boy Doesn’t Dream of Sweet Girls” Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 at Animate
Based on the theatrical anime “A Certain Youthful Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of Dear Friends” by Kazushi Kamoshida, the “A Certain Youthful Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Sweets Girl” fair commemorates Mai Sakurajima’s birthday. The “Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 at Animate” will be held from November 28 to December 13, 2026.
The event will take place at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara, Nagoya, Osaka Nipponbashi, among eight locations nationwide, as well as the Animate Online Store. Numerous new products featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Mai Sakurajima’s Birthday” theme will be available for pre-sale, and fair-exclusive bonuses will also be distributed. Pre-orders are now being accepted at the Animate Online Store starting September 24, 2026.
Fair Bonus: “Postcards (8 Varieties Total)”
During the event period, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on character merchandise related to the “Seishun Buta Yarou” series at participating stores, customers will receive one “Postcard (8 Varieties Total)” as a fair bonus. Designs are randomly selected, and the offer ends when supplies run out.
Certain items are excluded from this promotion, including online lottery prizes, capsule toy machine items, Kumamate-related products, and select TCG cards.
BOX Purchase Bonus
Purchase one BOX of the “Exclusive Illustration Trading Glitter Pin: Mai Sakurajima Birthday 2026 Ver.” to receive a 75mm glitter pin while supplies last. Animate is offering an Animate-exclusive bonus for Mai Sakurajima!
On the e-commerce site, where pre-orders are scheduled to begin on November 28, “AMNIBUS,” where pre-orders are scheduled to begin on November 28, will offer an AMNIBUS-exclusive bonus featuring Shoko Makinohara.
Pre-release Merchandise
At the fair, a total of 10 “Mai Sakurajima Birthday 2026 Ver.” merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations from the theatrical anime *A Bite of Youth: The Pig Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend* will be available for pre-release purchase. These pre-release items are also scheduled to be available on the “AMNIBUS” e-commerce site starting November 28.
Trading Goods
The trading goods lineup features five items: glitter pin badges, bromides, Ani-Frames, mini color paper cards, and acrylic stands! All items are distributed randomly, and you can collect the full set with just one box—provided the box remains unopened.
| Product Name | Type | Single Item (Tax Included) | BOX (Tax Included) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Glitter Pin Badges | 14 varieties total | 605 yen | 8,470 yen |
| Trading Bromides | 16 varieties total | 275 yen | 4,400 yen |
| Trading Ani-Frame | 14 varieties total | 275 yen | 3,850 yen |
| Trading Mini Color Paper Cards | 16 varieties total | 660 yen | 10,560 yen |
| Trading Acrylic Stands | 14 varieties total | 880 yen | 12,320 yen |
Acrylic Stands & Acrylic Keychains
BIG acrylic stands and extra-large acrylic stands featuring full-body illustrations, as well as BIG acrylic keychains featuring bust-up illustrations, are now available! Each item comes in a lineup of 7 varieties. Prices are 1,980 yen (tax included) for each BIG acrylic stand, the extra-large acrylic stands are 3,300 yen each (tax included), and the BIG acrylic keychains are 1,100 yen (tax included).
Life-Size Tapestry · A4 Character Fine Art Print
Large-sized items, including life-size tapestries (10,780 yen each, tax included) and A4 Character Fine Graphs (14,300 yen each, tax included) will also be available for pre-order. The Character Fine Graphs come in two designs: one featuring Mai Sakurajima alone and another featuring a group design.
Please check with individual Animate stores for quantity limits and availability.
X Follow & Repost Campaign
To commemorate the fair, a Follow & Repost Campaign is being held on the official AMNIBUS X account. Follow the official AMNIBUS X account and repost the designated post for a chance to win a complete set of the fair’s purchase bonus “Postcards (8 varieties total)” in a random drawing. The campaign runs until December 13, 2026.
“Seishun Buta Yarou wa Sweets Girl no Yume wo Mienai” Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 at Animate Starts November 28!
| Event Dates | November 28–December 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venues | [Hokkaido/Sapporo] Animate Sapporo [Tokyo/Ikebukuro] Animate Ikebukuro Main Store [Tokyo/Akihabara] Animate Akihabara [Kanagawa/Yokohama] Animate Yokohama Vivre [Kanagawa/Fujisawa] Animate Fujisawa [Aichi/Nagoya] Animate Nagoya [Osaka/Nipponbashi] Animate Osaka Nipponbashi [Fukuoka/Tenjin] Animate LaSique Fukuoka Tenjin [Online] Animate Online Store |
| Official Website | AMNIBUS Special Site Animate Online Store Fair Page |
“A Young and Naive Pig Doesn’t Dream of a Sweet Girl” Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 at Animate: Frequently Asked Questions
When is the fair being held?
It will run from November 28 to December 13, 2026.
Which stores are participating in the fair?
The fair will be held at eight Animate stores—Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, Nagoya, Akihabara, Fujisawa, Osaka Nipponbashi, Yokohama Vivre, Sapporo, and LaCitta Fukuoka Tenjin—as well as through Animate Online Store.
What are the conditions for receiving the fair bonuses?
For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on character goods related to the “Seishun Buta Yarō” series at participating stores, you will receive one postcard (8 designs total). Designs cannot be selected, and the offer ends when supplies run out.
Are there any box purchase bonuses?
If you purchase one box of the “Exclusive Trading Glitter Pin: Mai Sakurajima Birthday 2026 Ver.,” you’ll receive a 75mm glitter pin on a first-come, first-served basis. Animate offers a limited bonus featuring Mai Sakurajima, while AMNIBUS offers one featuring Shoko Makinohara.
Can I pre-order the merchandise?
Pre-orders are now being accepted on the Animate online store starting September 24, 2026. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on November 28 on the “AMNIBUS” e-commerce site.
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