A joint collaboration campaign between the TV anime series *The Banned Mole* and *Hozuki’s Coolheadedness*, titled “Traveling Mole Hot Spring & Modern-Day Vacation Investigation at Nara Health Land II,” will be held.

The event will run from October 3 to November 3, 2026, at the Nara Kenko Land Nara Plaza Hotel, a hot spring facility in Nara Prefecture.

This is the second installment of the dual collaboration, which was well-received last year—as indicated by the “II” in the title.

Two newly drawn visuals have been released so far, depicting the characters relaxing in yukata and enjoying the facilities, respectively.

Details regarding the menu, merchandise, and event content are scheduled to be announced at a later date.

The Second W-Collab Event Starts October 3!

A joint collaboration campaign between the TV anime *The Banned Mole* and the TV anime *Hozuki’s Coolheadedness* will be held.

The event is titled “Mogura-yu On the Road & Real-World Vacation Survey at Nara Health Land II” and marks the second installment following last year’s dual collaboration.

・Event Dates: October 3–November 3, 2026
・Venue: Natural Yamato Hot Spring Nara Health Land, Nara Plaza Hotel (Nara Prefecture)
・Featured Works: TV Anime “The Banned Mole” and TV Anime “Hozuki’s Coolheadedness”
・*Admission to Nara Health Land and usage fees for each participating facility are required
・*Content is subject to change without notice

Both works are by Natsumi Eguchi and share a worldview that bridges the living world and the afterlife, making this a collaboration between these two series.

Two Newly Commissioned Visuals Revealed

As of now, two newly commissioned visuals for the event have been revealed.

The first set features the group after their bath

The first set features visuals depicting the group relaxing in yukata and kimono against the backdrop of a traditional Japanese-style room.

In the foreground, a line of zashiki-dō (house spirits) are soaking in a tub, creating a composition that conveys the atmosphere of just having stepped out of the bath.

The second set of visuals features the group enjoying the facilities to the fullest

The second set of visuals depicts the group enjoying the facilities to the fullest.

They’re seen dressed in a variety of styles—from aloha shirts and yukata to straw hats—with drinks in hand.

Venue: Nara Health Land Nara Plaza Hotel

The venue is the hot spring facility “Natural Yamato Onsen Nara Health Land Nara Plaza Hotel” located in Nara Prefecture.

It is one of the largest hot spring facilities in Western Japan, featuring not only a large public bath but also a wide range of amenities, including restaurants and a large banquet hall.

・Facility Name: Natural Yamato Onsen Nara Health Land Nara Plaza Hotel
・Location: Nara Prefecture
・*An admission fee for Nara Health Land is required to participate in the event
・*Usage fees for each participating facility are also charged separately

Details from the Previous Event

The first installment, “Traveling Mogura-yu & Real-World Vacation Survey at Nara Health Land,” was held from October 18 to November 16, 2025.

The event utilized the entire facility and featured the following activities:

・Collaboration Menu: Event-exclusive menu items were served at various restaurants throughout the facility
・Limited-Edition Merchandise: Event-exclusive merchandise featuring original illustrations was sold
・Festival Stalls: Games such as Smart Ball, Enma Daio Drop, and Hell’s Dead Ball Toss
・Collaboration Baths: Bath salts were changed periodically in the “Tsubo-yu” open-air bath area
・Stamp Rally: An event where participants collected “will-o’-the-wisps” by touring the facility
・In-Facility Announcements: Newly recorded voice messages will be broadcast
・Special Talk Shows & Fan Meet-and-Greets: Held on separate dates for each work

All of the above are activities from the first phase; it has not yet been announced whether the same events will be held during this second phase.

Information Announced as of Now

The only details revealed in this announcement are the event name, dates, venue, and two newly drawn visuals.

The following details have not yet been announced:

・Collaboration menu items
・Original merchandise lineup and prices
・Availability of various special bonuses
・On-site events such as festival stalls and collaboration baths
・Whether talk shows and fan meet-and-greets will be held
・Launch of the special website

Further updates are expected to be announced on the official Nara Health Land X account and the official X account for the series.

The second installment of the W Collaboration starts on October 3!

Frequently Asked Questions about “Mogura-yu on the Road & Gensei Vacation Investigation at Nara Health Land Part 2”

When and where will it be held?

It will be held from October 3 to November 3, 2026, at the hot spring facility “Natural Yamato Hot Spring Nara Health Land, Nara Plaza Hotel.”

Which works are featured in this collaboration?

It is a dual collaboration campaign featuring the TV anime “The Banned Mole” and the TV anime “Hozuki’s Coolheadedness.”

Both are works by Natsumi Eguchi, and this marks the second installment following the dual collaboration held last year.

Is there a fee to participate?

Admission to Nara Health Land is required.

Additionally, it has been announced that usage fees for each participating facility will be charged separately.

Have the menu items and merchandise been decided yet?

As of this writing, they have not been announced.

Currently, only the event period, venues, and two newly drawn visuals have been revealed; details regarding the collaboration menu, merchandise, and in-facility events will be announced at a later date.

What was the content of the previous event?

The first installment was held from October 18 to November 16, 2025. In addition to the sale of collaboration menu items and limited-edition merchandise, the event featured a festival, collaboration baths, a stamp rally, in-house announcements with newly recorded voice messages, talk shows, and fan meet-and-greets.

However, it has not been announced whether the same events will be held for the second installment.

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