Junji Ito’s pop-up shop, “Junji Ito ‘Maniac’ POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS,” is coming!

From November 5 to November 15, 2026, the Tower Records Sunshine City Alpa Branch and Abeno Hoop Branch, and Tower Records Online, featuring an exclusive pre-sale of new merchandise featuring panels from the original manga and newly drawn chibi character illustrations, along with the distribution of purchase bonuses.

Details on “Junji Ito’s ‘Maniac’ POP UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS”

The “Junji Ito ‘Maniac’ POP-UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS” will be held from November 5 to November 15, 2026.

The event will take place at three locations: the TOWER RECORDS SUNSHINE CITY ALPA BRANCH in Ikebukuro, Tower Records Abeno Hoop in Osaka, and Tower Records Online. New merchandise featuring copyrighted illustrations from Junji Ito’s “Maniac” and newly drawn chibi character illustrations will be available for pre-release purchase, and event-exclusive purchase bonuses are also scheduled to be distributed.

New Merchandise Lineup

The merchandise lineup consists of 12 items in total, all of which will be available for pre-release purchase at this event. In addition to hologram pin badges, bromides, acrylic stands, and T-shirts featuring panels from the original manga, the lineup includes glitter pin badges, acrylic stands, and mini die-cut stickers featuring newly drawn chibi character illustrations.

Trading Original Manga Panel Hologram Pin Badges

The “Trading Original Comic Panel Hologram Pin Badges,” featuring designs cut from panels of the original manga, come in a total of 15 varieties and measure approximately 56 mm in diameter. These are random-selection trading items; you’ll receive a complete set of all 15 varieties only if the box remains unopened.

Original Comic Panel Bromides & Illustration Cards

Now available as trading items: the “Trading Original Comic Panel Bromides Vol. 2” (20 varieties total) and the “Trading Original Comic Illustration Cards” (20 varieties total)! Both feature designs based on panels from the original manga, and each box contains all 20 varieties—provided the box remains unopened.

BIG Acrylic Keychains and Acrylic Stands Featuring Panels from the Original Manga

Acrylic merchandise includes 5 varieties of “BIG Acrylic Keychains featuring Original Comic Panels” and 8 varieties of “BIG Acrylic Stands with Original Comic Panel Parts”! The acrylic stands measure approximately 19.1 × 12.7 cm before assembly and come with parts featuring panels from the original comic.

A3 Matte Poster, Mouse Pad, Desk Mat

The “Original Illustration A3 Matte Posters,” available in 10 designs featuring original illustrations, are printed on matte-coated paper. The lineup also includes four types of “Original Comic Panel Mouse Pads” and a “Multi-Purpose Desk Mat” measuring approximately 60 × 35 cm, all designed for use as desk accessories.

Original Manga Panel BIG Silhouette T-Shirt

From the apparel line, three types of “Original Comic Panel BIG Silhouette T-Shirts” are now available! Made from 100% cotton with a BIG silhouette design, they come in three unisex sizes: M, L, and XL.

Merchandise Featuring Original Chibi Character Illustrations

Three new merchandise items featuring original chibi character illustrations have been released: “Trading Chibi Character Glitter Pin Badges,” “Trading Chibi Character Acrylic Stands,” “Trading Chibi Character Mini Die-Cut Stickers”! All three items come in sets of 10 random varieties, and you’ll receive a complete set of all 10 varieties in a single box—provided the box remains unopened.

Purchase Limits and Future Online Sales

For trading items, purchases are limited to one BOX per transaction for BOX sets, or up to the number of items contained in one BOX for individual items. You cannot combine purchases of BOX sets and individual items that exceed these limits. For other merchandise, purchases are limited to one item per type per transaction; restrictions may be added or lifted depending on sales conditions.

On Tower Records Online, trading merchandise is sold exclusively as complete sets. The online sales period runs from November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM to November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. New merchandise is scheduled to be available at a later date on the e-commerce site “AMNIBUS” and at Animate; however, pre-orders for some items may not be accepted at that time.

Bonuses for “Junji Ito’s ‘Maniac’ POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS”

There are two types of bonuses available: postcards distributed in-store and limited-edition pin badges included with BOX purchases. The box set bonus features different designs at Tower Records Online and at AMNIBUS and Animate after the event ends.

In-Store Exclusive Bonus: Postcards (10 varieties total)

At TOWER RECORDS SUNSHINE CITY ALPA BRANCH and TOWER RECORDS Abeno Hoop, for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible products in a single transaction, customers will receive one random event bonus “postcard” (10 varieties total).

Purchases made at Tower Records Online, AMNIBUS, and Animate after the event ends are not eligible. Purchases from multiple transactions cannot be combined, and the promotion ends when supplies run out.

Tower Records Online Exclusive BOX Purchase Bonus

At Tower Records Online, purchasing one box of “Trading Original Comic Panel Hologram Pin Badges” , you’ll receive the “Tomie E Original Comic Panel Hologram Pin—Event-Exclusive Bonus”; if you purchase one box of “Trading Chibi Character Glitter Pins,” you’ll receive the “Tomie Kawakami Chibi Character Glitter Pin—Event-Exclusive Bonus,” both on a first-come, first-served basis. In-store purchases at the two Tower Records locations are not eligible for this promotion.

AMNIBUS & Animate Exclusive Box Purchase Bonus

For purchases made on the “AMNIBUS” e-commerce site and at Animate, buying one box of “Trading Original Manga Panel Hologram Pin Badges” will get you you will receive the “Tomie F Original Panel Hologram Pin (AMNIBUS & Animate Exclusive Bonus),” and purchasing one box of “Trading Chibi Character Glitter Pins” will include the “Soichi Chibi Character Glitter Pin (AMNIBUS & Animate Exclusive Bonus).”

Follow & Repost Campaign

To commemorate the event, a Follow & Repost Campaign is being held on X. Follow the official X accounts for “AMNIBUS” and “Tower Records Anime,” then repost the designated post for a chance to win a “Complete Postcard Set” in a random drawing. The entry period runs through November 15, 2026.

“Junji Ito’s ‘Maniac’ POP-UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS” opens on November 5!

Depending on crowd conditions, admission may be restricted or numbered tickets may be distributed. Please check the official website and official X account for the latest information before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions about “Junji Ito’s ‘Maniac’ POP UP SHOP at TOWER RECORDS”

When and where will the event be held?

From November 5 to November 15, 2026, the event will be held at TOWER RECORDS SUNSHINE CITY ALPA BRANCH (Ikebukuro), Tower Records Abeno Hoop, and Tower Records Online. Sales on Tower Records Online will run from 10:00 AM on November 5 through 11:59 PM on November 15.

What are the in-store purchase bonuses?

At the two Tower Records stores, for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items in a single transaction, customers will receive one random event bonus “postcard” (10 varieties total). Purchases made on Tower Records Online are not eligible for this offer.

What are the bonuses for Tower Records Online?

With the purchase of one box of “Trading Original Comic Hologram Pin Badges,” you’ll receive the “Tomie E Original Comic Hologram Pin Badge Event-Exclusive Bonus.” , and for every box of “Trading Chibi Character Glitter Pin Badges” purchased, you’ll receive a “Tomie Kawakami Chibi Character Glitter Pin Badge (Event-Exclusive Bonus)” on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are there any purchase limits?

For trading items, you may purchase up to one box per transaction, or individual items up to the number contained in one box. For other merchandise, you may purchase up to one item per type per transaction.

Will these items be available for purchase online after the event ends?

New merchandise is scheduled to be available at a later date on the “AMNIBUS” e-commerce site and at Animate. However, pre-orders for some items may not be accepted at a later date.

Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in this article may be outdated; we kindly ask that you verify the details on the official website.

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