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“Kamitsubaki City Under Construction” × Gawako Animate Fair Starts November 14!

Period: Nov 14, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “TV Anime ‘Kamitsubaki City Under Construction’ × Gawako Animate Fair,” featuring the TV anime “Kamitsubaki City Under Construction” and illustrator Gawako, will be held starting November 14, 2026, at six Animate locations—including the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store—as well as through Animate’s online store! New merchandise featuring original illustrations based on the “Black Coord” concept will be available for pre-sale, and a special fair promotion will offer a “film-style illustration card” with every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.
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San-chan-ku! Pop-up Store at 7 Locations Starting October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “San-chan-ku!” POP-UP SHOP is set to open at seven GRA Select / GRANUP company-owned stores starting October 23, 2026! New merchandise, such as acrylic stands and pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations, will be available, and a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent in a single transaction, customers will receive a random postcard (8 varieties total).
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AINANA × Animate Cafe: 9th Collaboration Starts November 2!

Period: Nov 2, 2026〜Dec 9 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

As part of the annual collaboration between “IDOLiSH7” and Animate Cafe, “Harmony Lounge,” the “DREAMY ICE CREAMERY”—themed around an ice cream shop—will be held from November 2 to December 9, 2026, at Animate Cafe Ikebukuro No. 2 and Animate Cafe Osaka Nipponbashi. In addition to menu items and original merchandise inspired by IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, Re:vale, and ŹOOĻ, the event will feature birthday drinks for Hyaku, Tomura Inumaru, and Yu Ise, as well as a “Happy Birthday Box.”
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Minecraft Plush Mascot Capsule Toys—On Sale the Fourth Week of October!

Period: To be released in stages starting in October 2026 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

“MINECRAFT Plush Mascots,” a capsule toy series based on the popular game “Minecraft,” will go on sale sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fourth week of October 2026. A total of five varieties—including the Creeper, Enderman, and TNT—will be available as square plush mascots measuring approximately 7 cm!
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“Moji-ka-ka” 2nd Anniversary Café: “With Nui” in Ikebukuro—Starts October 29!

Period: Oct 29, 2026〜Nov 8 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration café celebrating the second anniversary of the game “Moji-ka-ka” will be held at THE Character CAFE Grand Scape Ikebukuro from October 29 to November 8, 2026, with the theme “Together with Nui.” The event will feature food, desserts, and drinks inspired by the characters, as well as merchandise featuring brand-new illustrations by Artist Yagagi. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 6:00 PM on October 9.
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Sanrio Characters POP-UP at Ikebukuro Station Starts October 13!

Period: Oct 13, 2026〜Oct 26 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Sanrio Characters POP-UP STORE × Munyu Gurumi Patio” event is set to take place starting October 13, 2026, at the event space in front of the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station! Featuring Munyu Gurumi Patio’s original, girly designs adorned with frills and ribbons, the store will be open in Ikebukuro for a limited time through October 26.
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Shiromanta × Latte Pocket in Harajuku: Starts October 20!

Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Oct 31 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A collaboration between Shiro Manta, the manga artist behind *The Story of a Junior Annoyed by Their Senior*, and Latte Pocket has been announced. Starting October 20, 2026, the Harajuku location will feature three types of collaborative 3D latte art and four limited-edition collaboration merchandise items. Plus, customers who order latte art will receive a free sticker!
Fashion

Pom Pom Purin × Avail: New Merchandise Goes on Sale Nationwide Starting October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A new collection featuring Sanrio’s popular character “Pompompurin” in collaboration with Avail has been released, showcasing a laid-back, relaxing image of Pompompurin. Starting on Saturday, October 10—known as “Futon Day”—bedding, accessories, and apparel will be available at Avail stores and on the official online store, “Shimamura Park”!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Aikatsu! Landmark Accessories ~Cute Collection~ Are Here!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The cute “Aikatsu!” bookmark accessories, “Aikatsu! Bookmark Accessories ~Cute Collection~,” will be available on Gashapon Online starting October 8, 2026! The lineup features four types of figures that bring “Cute” style outfits to life, along with five types of items—all nine varieties in total—featuring Aikatsu! cards mounted on plates—for a total lineup of 9 items. Each play costs 400 yen (tax included), and items will be shipped to your home around late December 2026.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Heisei Fancy Characters: Landmark Accessories 2 Are Here!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“Heisei Fancy Characters: Bookmark Accessories 2,” featuring a collection of nostalgic Heisei-era fancy characters such as Fluffy Rabi-chan, Happy March, and Awa-wa-chan, is now available on Gashapon Online, with pre-orders open until 11:59 PM on October 12, 2026! The lineup features 8 varieties of translucent mascots with silicone rings and lobster clasps. Each play costs 300 yen (tax included), and items will be shipped to your home around late February 2027.
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Digimon Tamers 25th Anniversary Animate Fair Starts November 14!

Period: Nov 14, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Digimon Tamers 25th Anniversary Animate Fair” will be held starting November 14, 2026, at eight Animate locations nationwide, including the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store! In addition to the pre-release sale of new merchandise featuring original illustrations inspired by balloons, there will be an in-store campaign where customers receive postcards with the purchase of related merchandise, as well as a pre-order campaign on the Animate online store.
Merchandise

“Touken Ranbu” × TOYOTA Collaboration Merchandise Goes on Sale in Kyoto Starting October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

As part of the *Touken Ranbu ONLINE* × TOYOTA collaboration, vehicle designs that blend the personalities of 10 *Touken Danshi* with 10 car models have been unveiled. Starting October 17, a *Crown Crossover* themed after Mikazuki Munechika will be on display at the Kyoto Station Building, and three types of collaboration merchandise will go on sale in Kyoto ahead of other locations!
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STPR’s First Dessert Shop Opens in Ikebukuro on November 1!

Period: Nov 1, 2026〜 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Puffy & Sweety,” the first permanent takeout dessert shop from STPR—the agency representing groups such as Stupri—will open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on November 1, 2026. This marks the fifth installment of “STPR PARADISE,” a joint project with Sweets Paradise, and the shop is set to offer bubble waffles and drinks themed after each group in the STPR Family, as well as store-exclusive collaboration merchandise.