A pop-up shop for the manga “Welcome Back, First Love.” by Kame Mizutora is coming to the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store!
From November 10 to November 23, 2026, merchandise such as pins and acrylic figures featuring newly drawn illustrations will be on sale on the 2nd floor. Purchase bonuses include free bromides and a chance to win an extra-large acrylic figure.
・For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, you’ll receive one random L-size bromide (10 varieties total)
・If you draw a “winning” bromide, you’ll receive a giant acrylic figure (2 varieties total) standing approximately 300 mm tall on the spot
・ A total of 8 items, including pins and acrylic figures featuring newly drawn illustrations, will be on sale
・Pre-orders will also be accepted through the Animate online store (promotional terms may differ from those at physical stores)
Details on the “Welcome Back, First Love.” POP-UP SHOP
“Welcome Back, First Love” is a series serialized by Kame Mizutora on the manga label “Letter” (Number Nine). It depicts the first love story of two people who were outcasts together in high school and reunite at a class reunion.
The “Welcome Back, First Love.” pop-up shop will be held on the 2nd floor of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from November 10 to November 23, 2026. A wide range of new merchandise, including acrylic figures and pins featuring newly drawn illustrations, will be available for purchase, and bromides will be given as purchase bonuses. Displays are also scheduled to be set up in the store.
Purchase Bonus: Bromides (10 varieties total)
During the event period, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items at the POP UP SHOP, you will receive one random L-size bromide. There are 10 designs in total, and you cannot choose which one you receive.
Eligible items include “Welcome Back, First Love.” merchandise sold at the POP UP SHOP and the eligible books “Welcome Back, First Love.” Volumes 1–7 (including the Animate Set). This promotion will end once all gifts are distributed, and items cannot be returned after the gift has been received.
A giant acrylic figure is up for grabs with these “win-a-prize” bromides!
Furthermore, anyone who draws a “win-a-prize” bromide will receive a giant acrylic figure on the spot. The figures stand approximately 300 mm tall, and there are two types available. You’ll check your bromide on the spot, and you’ll receive the figure listed on the winning bromide.
Badges & Collection Cards
The randomly selected “badges” measure approximately 56 mm in diameter, with a total of 10 varieties available. The “Collectible Cards” measure approximately 86mm × 54mm, and all 12 varieties are available! Both items can be purchased as a set.
Acrylic Coaster & Hologram Pin Set
The “Acrylic Coasters” lineup features a total of 8 varieties. The “Hologram Pin Set” comes in three varieties: “Back Then, the Two of Us ver.” “Celebration Ver.”, and “Celebration Chibi Ver.”—a total of 3 varieties.
Acrylic Keychains & Acrylic Stands
The “Acrylic Keychains” come in a total of 5 varieties: Ryosuke Taguchi and Shiori Yamane’s “Back Then ver.”, “Celebration ver.”, and “Celebration Chibi ver.” The “Acrylic Stand: Celebration Chibi Ver.” is also now available!
Acrylic Figures & Mini Acrylic Plates
The “Acrylic Figures” feature Ryosuke Taguchi and Shiori Yamane in the “Back Then Ver.” “Celebration Ver.”—a total of 4 varieties, each approximately 150 mm tall. A6-sized “Mini Acrylic Plates: Back Then & Celebration Ver.” will also be available.
List of Merchandise for Sale
The lineup of merchandise for sale is as follows. All prices include tax.
| Product Name | Price | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Pin Badge (Random) | 605 yen Set: 6,050 yen |
10 varieties total Approx. 56mm diameter |
| Collectible Cards (Random) | 440 yen Set: 5,280 yen |
12 varieties total Approx. 86 mm × 54 mm |
| Acrylic Coasters | 990 yen each | 8 varieties total Approx. φ90 mm × D3 mm |
| Hologram Pin Set | 1,430 yen each | 3 varieties total Approx. 56 mm in diameter |
| Acrylic Keychains | 880 yen each | 5 varieties total Approx. 60mm |
| Acrylic Stand (Celebration, Chibi Style) | 1,430 yen | 1 design Approx. W85mm × H105mm |
| Acrylic Figures | 1,760 yen each | 4 varieties total Total height: Approx. 150mm |
| Mini Acrylic Plate: “The Two of Us Back Then” & “Celebration” Ver. | 2,640 yen | 1 design A6 |
Business Hours & Animate Online Store Information
Business hours follow those of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. Waiting before opening hours is prohibited, so please visit after the store opens.
Pre-orders are accepted through Animate Online, while in-store sales take place at the Ikebukuro Main Store. Since the terms of the promotion may differ between Animate Online and the store, please check each product page for details on bonuses and other offers. Information regarding sold-out items, restocks, and online sales will be announced on THE Character SHOP’s official X account.
The “Welcome Back, First Love.” POP UP SHOP opens on November 10!
| Event Dates | November 10–23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | [Tokyo/Ikebukuro]Animate Ikebukuro Main Store [Online] Animate Online Store (Pre-orders) |
| Official Website | THE Character Event Announcement Page Animate Fair Page |
| Official X | THE Character SHOP@ Official (@thechara_2014) Letter [Official] (@letter_no9) |
“Welcome Back, First Love.” POP-UP SHOP FAQs
When and where will the “Welcome Back, First Love.” POP-UP SHOP be held?
It will be held from November 10 to November 23, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. Business hours will follow those of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.
What purchase bonuses are available?
For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, you will receive one random L-size bromide (10 varieties total). Eligible items include merchandise sold at the venue and Volumes 1–7 of the book *Welcome Back, First Love* (including the Animate Set).
What are the “prize-winning” bromides?
If you draw a prize-winning bromide, you’ll receive an extra-large acrylic figure (approx. 300 mm tall; 2 types available) on the spot.
Can I purchase items online?
Pre-orders will be accepted through the Animate online store. Since the terms of the promotion may differ from those at physical stores, please check each product page for details on whether bonuses are included.
Can I line up before the store opens?
Waiting before opening hours is prohibited; please visit the store after opening hours.
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