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Azumanga Daioh: First Time Waiting Alone—All 5 Osaka Variants—Pre-orders Start October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Azumanga Daioh” is making its debut in the “Machibouke” Gashapon series, and pre-orders for “Azumanga Daioh: Machibouke—The Osaka Case” will begin on Gashapon Online at 11:00 AM on October 2, 2026. Based on an original illustration by the series’ creator, Kiyohiko Azuma, this set features five different figures of Osaka-san (Ayumi Kasuga). Each play costs 500 yen (tax included), and delivery is scheduled for late February 2027.
Collaboration Café

AMPTAK 4th Anniversary Café at 9 Sweets Paradise Locations Starts October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Oct 28 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 4th anniversary of the 2.5-dimensional vocal group “AMPTAKxCOLORS,” the collaboration café “AMPTAKxCOLORS 4th Anniversary Café in Sweets Paradise” will be held at nine Sweets Paradise locations starting October 2, 2026. Featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations in colorful patterned jackets, the event will offer collaboration menu items supervised by the members, special 4th-anniversary desserts, and original cards where you can choose your favorite design.
Pop-up Store

“Firefly Wedding” POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Starts October 20!

Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Little Red Riding Hood Ver. POP UP SHOP” for the TV anime “Hotaru no Yomeiri” is set to open on October 20, 2026, on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! The shop will feature trading cards, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and other merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around Little Red Riding Hood. A purchase bonus will also be available, offering a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
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“Seishun Buta Yarou” × “Yaro Ramen” Event Starts October 1 at 5 Locations in Tokyo and Elsewhere!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜Nov 15 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

A collaboration between the theatrical anime *A Young Pig-Boy Doesn’t Dream of a Dear Friend* and Yaro Ramen, titled “A Young Pig-Boy Ramen,” will be held at five locations from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Sunday, November 15, 2026. Customers who order the collaboration-exclusive Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (2,000 yen, tax included) will receive an original postcard, and collaboration merchandise such as pin badges and T-shirts will also be on sale.
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“Madoka Magica” The Movie × Joyful: Coming to Theaters Nationwide Starting October 6!

Period: Oct 6, 2026〜Nov 10 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

A digital collaboration campaign between “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night” and Joyful will be held from 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. A newly drawn key visual featuring the six magical girls dressed in Joyful-style uniforms has been unveiled, and a campaign will be held offering chances to win a set of six acrylic stands (limited to the first 1,500 winners) and meal vouchers.
Pop-up Store

Petit Cure Merchandise Fair at Yokohama Loft Starts October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Petit Cure ~Precure Fairies~” Merchandise Fair is set to take place from October 17 to November 1, 2026, at the Character Goods Section in Zone B of Loft Yokohama! New products, such as mini acrylic dioramas and pin badges featuring brand-new illustrations of the Puchi Cure characters enjoying the snow, will be on sale. In addition, mini cards and venue-exclusive illustration cards will be distributed as purchase bonuses, and mini panels will be on display.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Animal Crossing: Landmark Accessories—All 7 Shizue Varieties—On Sale the Fifth Week of October!

Starting the fifth week of October 2026— 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Animal Crossing” Gashapon series, “Animal Crossing: Landmark Accessories,” will be released sequentially at capsule vending machines nationwide starting in the fifth week of October 2026. The set includes all 7 characters—Tanukichi, Shizue, Apollo, Chachamaru, Jack, Caramel, and Peter—and costs 400 yen (tax included) per play. Multiple restocks are scheduled before the end of the year following the initial release.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Touken Ranbu “Mejirushi” Accessories: Capsule Toys on Sale the 5th Week of October!

Period: To be released sequentially starting in the fifth week of October 2026 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The swordmen from “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” are being released as “Marker Accessories” in Gashapon capsules, starting in the fifth week of October 2026. All six varieties—including Mikazuki Munechika and the five Early-Period Swords—feature original designs where they wear clear raincoats in their signature colors, perfect for attaching to umbrellas or bags as markers!
Pop-up Store

“Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Mystery” Pop-Up Store in Tokyo and Osaka Opens October 14!

Period: Oct 14, 2026〜Oct 30 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Detective Story* will open on October 14, 2026, at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan and Abeno and! New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “modern kimono” concept will be available, with details to be announced in future updates.
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

Tomoko Yamashita’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Setagaya, Tokyo, Opens October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Nov 24 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The “Tomoko Yamashita 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of manga artist Tomoko Yamashita’s career, will be held from October 10 to November 24, 2026, at the Former Theodora Ozaki Residence in Setagaya, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature over 130 works, including approximately 90 original manuscripts from *Diary of a Foreign Country* and her latest work, *Tornado*!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Sanrio “Mejiro” Accessories 3: Capsule Toy—On Sale the 5th Week of October!

Period: To be released sequentially starting in the fifth week of October 2026 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The third installment of the “Gashapon: Landmark Accessories – Sanrio Characters All-Stars” series will go on sale starting in the fifth week of October 2026. The lineup features a total of 10 designs, including Gudetama, Bad Batsumaru, My Sweet Piano, Little Twin Stars, and Luro Romanic!
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“Tanuki and Fox” 10th Store at Loft in Shinjuku 3-chome Opens October 3!

Period: Oct 3, 2026〜Oct 27 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Tanuki and Fox 10th Anniversary Exhibition in Shinjuku 3-chome Loft,” commemorating the 10th anniversary of “Tanuki and Fox” by Artist Atamoto, will be held at Shinjuku 3-chome Loft from October 3 to October 27, 2026! In addition to a pre-sale of merchandise featuring newly drawn 10th-anniversary artwork depicting everything from party preparations to the event itself, a wide variety of new products will be available for purchase. Numbered tickets will be distributed on the first day, October 3.
Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

“The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” × USJ Returns Starting February 10, 2027!

Period: Feb 10, 2027〜Jun 30 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The second collaboration between the TV anime *The Apothecary’s Tale* and Universal Studios Japan is set to take place from February 10 to June 30, 2027. In conjunction with the feature film *The Secret Treasure of the Late Empress*, a new program will be unveiled set in the floating city, where Momo and Jin will appear right before your eyes!
Pop-up Store

VIVANT Pop-Up Store & Special Exhibition in Nihonbashi Starts October 7!

Period: Oct 7, 2026〜Oct 20 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The TBS Sunday Theater series “VIVANT” × Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store pop-up store and special exhibition will be held starting October 7, 2026, in the Central Hall on the first floor of the Main Building! In addition to the sale of limited-edition merchandise featuring the “Magokoro” (Heavenly Maiden) statue design, “Betsuban” manju, and collaboration items with long-established brands, the event will feature an exhibition of costumes and props from the drama, a photo spot recreating a scene from Episode 11, and a drum performance greeting at the Mitsukoshi Theater!