A collaboration between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Animate Cafe will take place at Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro starting December 1, 2026.
Newly illustrated mini-characters of Seiichi Kiyoshi, Rin, and others wearing cat-ear and rabbit-ear hoodies will make an appearance, and a pop-up shop will also open at the event space next to Nipponbashi in Osaka.
・The event will run from December 1, 2026, to January 12, 2027, at Hareza Ikebukuro, with a branch also opening near Nipponbashi in Osaka
・Eight newly illustrated mini-characters wearing cat-ear and bunny-ear hoodies will make an appearance
・The menu features a total of 13 items, including parfaits (1,200 yen) and character drinks (900 yen each), and customers will receive a coaster with every order
・A campaign featuring birthday bromides celebrating Hyoma Chigiri’s birthday will also be held
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Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Event Overview
A collaboration between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Animate Cafe will be held at Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro.
Eight characters—Seiichi Kiyoshi, Rin Itoshi, Seishiro Nagi, Meguru Hachiraku, Hyoma Chigiri, Reo Mikage, Yoh Hio, and Sae Itoshi—depicted wearing hoodies with cat ears and rabbit ears, created exclusively for Animate, will appear on the menu and merchandise.
©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
| Event Name | Blue Lock × Animate Cafe |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | December 1, 2026 – January 12, 2027 |
| Venue | Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro |
| How to Visit | December 1–December 6: Reservation by lottery (online registration) December 7–January 12: Open admission (numbered tickets may be distributed during peak times) |
| Closed | December 31, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (Year-end and New Year holidays) |
| Reservations | Animate Cafe Reservation Site |
| Official Website | Animate Cafe Special Page |
| Official X | Animate Cafe (@animate_cafe) |
©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
*Content is subject to change without notice
Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Menu
The menu features a total of 13 items, including Team Rabbit and Team Cat parfaits and lollipops, four character-themed drinks each for the first and second halves of the series, and a limited-edition menu item celebrating Chigiri’s birthday.
For every menu item ordered, you’ll receive one coaster (8 varieties total).
©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
| Animal☆Blue Lock ~Team Rabbit Parfait~ | 1,200 yen (tax included) Available throughout the event (December 1–January 12). Four random types of monaka |
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| Animal☆Blue Lock ~Team Cat Parfait~ | 1,200 yen (tax included) Available throughout the event. Four random types of mochi cones |
| Lump of Ego Lollipop ~Team Rabbit~ | 700 yen (tax included) December 1 through while supplies last. Comes with a candy tag |
| Lump of Ego Lollipop ~Team Cat~ | 700 yen (tax included) December 1 through while supplies last. Comes with a candy tag |
| Seiichi Kiyoshi’s Fizzy Sparkling Green Apple | 900 yen (tax included) |
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| Hyoma Chigiri’s Unbeatable Tea | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Reo Mikage’s Treasure White Water | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Seishiro Nagi’s Hot Lemon Soup | 900 yen (tax included)/Hot |
| Hachiraku Meguru’s Crushed Pineapple Tea | 900 yen (tax included) |
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| Hioori: Sheep’s Crackling Soda | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Itoshi: Rin’s Sea Bream Broth | 900 yen (tax included)/Hot |
| Itoshi Sae’s Red Bean Latte ~Served with Salted Kelp~ | 900 yen (tax included) |
| HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIGIRI! ~Celebratory Karinto and Warabi Mochi~ | 950 yen (tax included) |
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Special Gift with Menu Order: Coaster
© Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
*One coaster per menu item ordered. You cannot choose the design.
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Merchandise
Six items will be available for purchase, including acrylic stands and carabiners featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations, as well as CoLotta® trading cards featuring iconic scenes from the TV anime.
A complete set of all 8 trading card varieties is also available.
©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
| Mini Acrylic Trading Stands (8 varieties total) | 800 yen each / Complete set: 6,400 yen (tax included) |
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| (Set of 2) Trading Hologram Stickers (8 varieties total) | 750 yen per set / 6,000 yen for the complete set (tax included) |
| Trading CoLotta® (8 varieties total) | 900 yen each / Complete set 7,200 yen (tax included) |
| Trading Poko Poko Multi-Charms (8 varieties total) | 500 yen each / Complete set: 4,000 yen (tax included) |
| Glitter Pin Badges with Backing Card (8 varieties total) | 750 yen each (tax included) |
| Acrylic Carabiner Keychains (8 varieties total) | 1,100 yen each (tax included) |
*Purchase limits may apply depending on circumstances
*Sales of some items may end without prior notice
*Duplicate designs may appear in trading items
Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Birthday Bromide Giveaway Campaign
Starting December 16, 2026, a campaign will be held to celebrate Hyoma Chigiri, whose birthday is on December 23.
For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible collaboration menu items or merchandise at participating stores, you will receive one birthday bromide.
©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
| Eligible Character | Hyoma Chigiri (December 23) |
|---|---|
| Period | December 16, 2026 – While supplies last |
| Participating Locations | Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro / Animate Cafe Osaka Nipponbashi Side Event Space |
| Conditions | One card for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible collaboration menu items or merchandise |
Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Pop-Up in Osaka
A pop-up will also be held at the event space next to Animate Cafe Osaka Nipponbashi on two separate occasions: once at the end of the year and once at the beginning of the year.
In Osaka, reservations for all dates are by lottery (online registration).
| Venue | Event Space Next to Animate Cafe Osaka Nihonbashi |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | December 16–23, 2026 January 4–11, 2027 |
| How to Use | Lottery-based reservations for all dates (online registration) |
| Special Event Page | Animate Cafe Special Event Page (Osaka) |
*The menu and merchandise lists shown are for Hareza Ikebukuro. Please check the special page for details on what’s available in Osaka
Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the Blue Lock Animate Cafe be open?
At the Animate Cafe Stand in Hareza Ikebukuro, it runs from December 1, 2026, to January 12, 2027. It will be closed from December 31 to January 3 for the year-end and New Year holidays.
Is a reservation required?
At Hareza Ikebukuro, reservations are by lottery (online registration) from December 1 to 6; starting December 7, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis (numbered tickets may be distributed during peak times). The event space next to Nipponbashi in Osaka requires lottery reservations (online registration) for all dates.
What are the perks for ordering from the menu?
For every menu item ordered, you’ll receive one coaster (8 varieties total). You cannot choose the design.
Will it be held in Osaka as well?
A pop-up shop will be open at the event space next to Animate Cafe Osaka Nipponbashi from December 16–23, 2026, and January 4–11, 2027.
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