A pop-up fair and café have been announced to commemorate the second anniversary of the popular manga *Mao no Ichi*, serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump* and created by Osamu Nishi (author of *Iruma-kun: The Demon Has Entered!*) with art by Shiro Usazaki.
The café will open on November 6, 2026, at Animate Café Stand Hareza Ikebukuro, while the fair will run starting November 14 at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store. Special joint bonuses will be available for customers who visit both events.
・The café will be held from November 6 to November 29, 2026, at Animate Café Stand Hareza Ikebukuro
・The fair will be held from November 14 to November 29 at Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online store
・During the fair, you can receive Munchinel cards (7 types total) by meeting certain conditions
・A campaign offering special coasters (10 types total) will also be held in conjunction with the fair and café
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Overview of the “Mao no Ichi: 2nd Anniversary of the Serialization Fair & Café”
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the “Mao no Ichi” serialization, a pop-up fair will be held at Animate stores nationwide, and a café will be open at Animate Café Stand Hareza Ikebukuro. A linked campaign using receipts from the fair and café will also be held.
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
| Pop-Up Fair | November 14–29, 2026 Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online Store |
|---|---|
| Café | November 6–29, 2026 Animate Café Stand Hareza Ikebukuro |
| How to Use the Café | November 6–8: Reservation by lottery (online registration) November 9 and later: Walk-in |
| Collaborative Campaign | November 14–29, 2026 |
| Fair Special Page | Animate Online Store |
| Café Special Page | Animate Café |
| Official X | @Ichi_the_Witch |
Details of the “Ichi the Witch: 2nd Anniversary of the Serialization Pop-Up Fair”
The fair will feature merchandise with newly illustrated artwork, and customers who meet certain conditions during the event period will receive Munchkiner cards (7 types in total) as a gift.
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
*Please check the special fair page for details on bonus offer conditions and eligible products.
Merchandise Released During the Event Period
MOVIC will release new “Mao no Ichi” merchandise on November 14, 2026. All prices include tax.
Acrylic stands and more
Clear Sheet Collection and More
Acrylic Keychains and More
| Rotating Acrylic Stand | 1,980 yen |
|---|---|
| Acrylic Stands (5 varieties total) | 1,980 yen each |
| Clear File Folders (2 designs total) | 440 yen each |
| A3 Clear Posters (4 designs total) | 880 yen each |
| Clear Sheet Collection Vol. 2 (30 varieties total) | 440 yen per pack / 6,600 yen per box |
| Korotto Acrylic Figure Collection (10 varieties total) | 825 yen per pack / 8,250 yen per box |
| Holo Badge Collection Vol. 2 (11 varieties total) | 550 yen per pack / 6,050 yen per box |
| Acrylic Keychains with Stands (10 varieties total) | 1,100 yen each |
| Acrylic Mirror Stickers (10 varieties total) | 660 yen each |
| Character Badge Collection (11 varieties total) | 440 yen per pack / 4,840 yen per box |
*The rotating acrylic stand lets you spin it to enjoy two different designs.
*Blind box items are available for pre-order by the box. A single box may not contain all varieties.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Mao no Ichi × Animate Cafe Menu
The cafe will feature a menu using Animate-exclusive, newly drawn mini-character illustrations. The drink menu will change between the first half (November 6–17) and the second half (November 18–29). For every menu item ordered, you’ll receive one random bonus coaster (10 varieties total).
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
| Natalie’s Star Candy Parfait | 1,200 yen / Full Season |
|---|---|
| Ichi’s “Bounty of Nature” Soda | 900 yen / All Year |
| Descaras’ “Shoot-Down” Ginger Ale | 900 yen / All Year |
| Kumugi’s “Multi-Brush”! Grape Mint Drink | 900 yen / First Half |
| Gokuraku’s “Anti-Magic” Mirror Stone Lychee Drink | 900 yen / First Half |
| Jikishirone’s “Whimsical Prophecy” Pastel Drink | 900 yen / First Half |
| Tokisou and Minerva’s “Mutual Love” Strawberry Milk (Hot) | 900 yen / First Half |
| Anti-World Magic “Transmutation” Brown Sugar Milk | 900 yen / Second Half |
| “The King’s Magic” Uroro’s Butterfly Pea Tea | 900 yen / Second Half |
| A Cup from the Coffin: Rosehip Peach Tea (Hot) | 900 yen / Second Half |
| Your Best Friend! Iku’s Salty Lychee Drink | 900 yen/Second Half |
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki/Shueisha
*Drinks are served in paper or plastic cups.
* You cannot choose the design of the bonus item.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
“Mao no Ichi” × Animate Cafe Merchandise
There are 5 types of original merchandise exclusive to the cafe. All prices include tax.
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki/Shueisha
| Mini Acrylic Stands (10 Varieties Total) | 900 yen each |
|---|---|
| Trading Glitter Pin Badges (10 varieties total) | 650 yen each |
| Urolo Drawstring Pouch | 1,500 yen |
| Trading Stickers (Set of 2) (10 varieties total) | 750 yen each |
| Collectible Foil-Stamped Cards (10 varieties total) | 450 yen each |
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki/Shueisha
*Purchase limits may apply depending on circumstances.
*For trading items, duplicate designs may appear.
“Mao no Ichi: 2nd Anniversary Serialization Fair & Café” Joint Campaign
In this joint campaign for the fair and café, customers who visit both locations will receive one random bonus coaster (out of 10 total designs).
©Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
| Period | November 14–29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Participating Store | Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro |
| Step 1 | Purchase eligible items from the “Mao no Ichi” 2nd Anniversary Pop-Up Fair at an Animate store |
| Step 2 | Purchase eligible items—including merchandise and menu items—totaling 2,000 yen or more (tax included) at Animate Café |
| Step 3 | Present the receipt from Step 1 at the register when leaving Animate Café |
| Reward | One random bonus coaster (10 designs total) |
*You cannot choose the design of the bonus item. Offer ends when supplies run out.
*For café reservations and usage instructions, please check the Animate Caféreservation site.
Frequently Asked Questions about “Mao no Ichi: 2nd Anniversary of the Serialization Fair & Café”
When and where will the café be held?
November 6–29, 2026, at Animate Café Stand Hareza Ikebukuro. From November 6–8, reservations are by lottery (online registration); on all other dates, walk-ins are welcome.
When does the fair start?
November 14–29, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and via the Animate Online Store. During this period, customers who meet the conditions will receive a Manchiner Card (7 types total).
What are the benefits of the tie-in campaign?
If you bring a receipt for a fair-eligible item to an Animate Café, spend 2,000 yen or more (including tax), and present the receipt at the register when leaving, you’ll receive one random bonus coaster (10 varieties total). The campaign runs from November 14 to November 29.
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© Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki / Shueisha
