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Gintama: Seasonal Flowers and Plants POP-UP SHOP at TSUTAYA—Opening October 2!

A *Gintama* TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP is set to open at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Friday, October 2, 2026! New merchandise—including acrylic stands, clear files, and folding screen-style color paper—featuring brand-new illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random limited-edition bromide (7 varieties total). Starting in Kyoto, the event will roll out sequentially at all four venues: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore, and TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi.

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New Prince of Tennis: Donki Original Merchandise Goes on Sale September 26!

New merchandise for the anime “The New Prince of Tennis” will go on sale at participating Don Quijote stores starting September 26, 2026. The lineup includes 10 items, such as large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of eight different bonus mini cards.

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Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE at Ecute Akihabara on September 23!

The “Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyu Gurumi Patio” event will be held from Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (a national holiday) through Tuesday, October 6, at Ekute Akihabara 1F -AKIBA LINK-.
Featuring six characters from the “Angel and Little Devil Series”—Pochacco, Bad Batsumaru, Kerokero Keroppi, Hangyodon, Tuxedo Sam, and Peckle the Duck—the event will offer Munyu Plush mascots, collectible pin badges, acrylic stands, die-cut stickers, and postcards.

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“Onimai: Fairy Tale Version” Pop-Up Shop at Gamers Starts October 23!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Onii-chan wa Oshimai!* will be held at the Akihabara Gamers Main Store from October 23 to November 8, 2026! Items such as pin badges, acrylic stands, and B2 portrait-oriented tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations themed after fairy tales will be available, and a post-event online sale will begin on the Gamers Online Shop starting November 9, 2026.

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Chikawa Aprelecour: Matching Socks for Parents and Kids, and More—On Sale September 18!

A collaboration collection between the anime “Chikawa” and the children’s clothing brand “apres les cours” will go on sale starting September 18, 2026. In addition to sweatshirts with sagara embroidery and waffle-weave sets, the lineup will also feature matching face socks for parents and children, featuring the same patterns as the adult versions.

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Nijigaku☆Police Fair at All Gamers Locations Starts October 31!

“Love Live! Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club: Nijigaku☆Police Fair at Gamers” will be held from October 31 to November 20, 2026, at all Gamers stores and via the Gamers online store! A total of 8 items will be available, including acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in police uniforms, square pin badges, and dog tag-style acrylic keychains. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, you’ll receive one random clear bookmark (13 varieties total).

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Kaku-Sake Hunter Omega Horn × Shimamura Hoodie—On Sale Starting September 19!

Kids’ apparel from the second installment of the tokusatsu series “PROJECT R.E.D.,” *Kaku-Sake Hunter Omega Horn*, will go on sale at Shimamura starting Saturday, September 19, 2026. The collection features two types of role-play hoodies and a sweatshirt that comes with a storage box—and all sizes of the hoodies are available exclusively online!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 25th Anniversary Cafe in Ikebukuro Opens October 23!

A collaboration café commemorating the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” will be held at the Collaboration Café Honpo BLANC Ikebukuro branch from October 23 to November 22, 2026. Newly drawn life-size illustrations and chibi characters have been unveiled, and a takeout event is also planned in Osaka as part of the “Charadri!!” pop-up series.

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Amazing Digital Circus Prize Face Mascot Debuts in the Third Week of September!

The “Flat Face Mascot: Bug Face Ver.” prize from the globally popular animated series “Amazing Digital Circus” will be rolled out sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of five characters, including Pomni and Jacks!

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“It Doesn’t Show Up” POP-UP SHOP at Kinokuniya Bookstore on November 18!

The “It Doesn’t Show Up POP-UP SHOP at Kinokuniya Bookstore,” based on the popular manga *It Doesn’t Show Up* by Kono Shima Ruka, will be held at the Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store from November 18 to December 13, 2026. This event commemorates the release of a new volume and will feature a wide range of new merchandise featuring color illustrations and panel art from the manga. Additionally, a “Shirana-i-nandesu In-Store Campaign” will be held simultaneously at all 10 Kinokuniya Bookstore locations.

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Persona Ichiban Kuji 30th Anniversary Main Character Figure—On Sale November 28!

“Ichiban Kuji: ‘Persona’ Series 30th ANNIVERSARY” will go on sale sequentially starting November 28, 2026, at Lawson stores, bookstores, and other locations. The lineup includes figures of the protagonists from *Persona 3*, *4*, and *5*, as well as a logo figure as the “Last One” prize, with each draw priced at 850 yen (tax included).

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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Pop-Up Shop at Tower Records Starts in November!

“Natsume’s Book of Friends POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS” is set to take place in November 2026 at select Tower Records locations! Newly drawn illustrations featuring characters in “artist”-themed outfits have been unveiled, and details such as participating stores, dates, and merchandise will be announced at a later date.

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“Ice Castle Walls: After-School Detour” Pop-Up Store in Shibuya—Happening on October 2!

The “TV Anime ‘Ice Wall’ POP-UP SHOP at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi” will be held from October 2 to October 12, 2026, at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi in Shibuya, Tokyo! In addition to the pre-release sale of trading glitter pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn “After-School Detour Ver.” illustrations, there will also be a promotion offering a free bonus postcard (11 varieties total) for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, as well as special bonuses for purchasing box sets.

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Sergeant Keroro: “Pinch and Connect” Part 2—Coming in the Third Week of September!

Bandai’s Gashapon series “Sergeant Keroro: Pinch and Connect—Here We Go! Part 2” will go on sale sequentially starting in the third week of September 2026. The lineup features all five members of the Keroro Squad in a total of 10 varieties—including the Crab Clasp Ver. and Ball Chain Ver.—and the price is 300 yen per play (tax included).