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“East Libe: Bonten Cafe” at E-DINER Ikebukuro Opens October 20!

The collaboration café “Tokyo Revengers Café in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-,” based on the hit TV anime “Tokyo Revengers” adapted from the manga by Ken Wakui, will be held at the E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store from October 20 to November 8, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce collaboration food and drinks inspired by the eight members of Bonten, special coaster giveaways, a lottery exclusive to dine-in customers, 12 merchandise items also available at E-Ani in Osaka, and the days when reservations are required for dine-in seating.

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“Yubisaki to Koi-Koi” Preppy Style Fair at Animate on December 11!

The “Yubisaki to Koiko” “Yubisaki to Koiko Preppy Style Fair at Animate” will be held starting December 11, 2026, at 15 Animate stores and through the Animate online store! During the event period, customers who purchase or pre-order related merchandise and books will receive bromides (7 varieties total). Additionally, a special exhibition booth featuring newly drawn illustrations will be set up at the Mini Museum on the 3rd floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“GaruCura” Special Exhibition at Anime Tokyo Station Opens November 14

A special exhibition for the original TV anime “Girls Band Cry (GaruKura),” presented by Toei Animation, will be held at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro from November 14, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with free admission. Here, we’ll introduce the exhibition’s highlights—including life-size acrylic stands, a scene recreation corner, a display of past live concert posters and CDs, a photo spot where you can dress up as Nana Izeri, and AR experience content—as well as the museum’s closing days.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Chikawa: Sparkling Miracle Ribbon Charm Gummies—Coming in February 2027!

Bandai’s “Chiikawa: Sparkling Miracle Ribbon Charm Gummies”—based on the wildly popular “Chiikawa” characters created by Nagano—will go on sale in February 2027 at candy sections in mass retailers nationwide. Here’s a look at the contents of this product, priced at 396 yen (tax included) per pack, which includes 13 different types of sparkling key-shaped charms—featuring characters like Chikawa, Hachiware, and the Rabbit—along with orange-flavored gummies.

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“The Heir to the Wind” Theater Preview Edition: First-Week Bonus—B6 Card—Available November 13!

The theatrical preview version of the original TV anime *Those Who Inherit the Wind*, written by Yutaka Narai and depicting the young members of the Mibu Rōshi-gumi in Kyoto during the Bakumatsu period “Those Who Inherit the Wind: The Beginning” will feature a Week 1 theater giveaway: a B6-sized illustration card featuring an original drawing by character designer Fumi Ebina. It will be distributed in limited quantities from November 13 to November 19, 2026, and is designed so that when combined with the Week 2 gift available starting November 20, the two cards form a single illustration.

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“Super Princess Kaguya!” Second Run Screenings and 4DX Encore Screenings Begin November 6!

The limited re-release of Netflix’s original animated film *Super Princess Kaguya!* ended on November 5, and starting November 6, a second run at new theaters will begin, along with a one-week-only 4DX/ULTRA 4DX encore screening. We’ll cover the fan-cheering fans and paperclips given as admission gifts, the music video featuring additional footage, the “Gentle 4DX” version with toned-down effects, and the expiration date for Movie Ticket vouchers, which is November 30.

Pop-up Store

THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in Nagano Starts November 27!

“THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in NAGANO,” a limited-time pop-up event by the Gundam model kit complex “THE GUNDAM BASE,” will be held from November 27 to December 20, 2026, at the event hall on the 5th floor of Nagano Tokyu Department Store in Nagano! In addition to Gundam Base-exclusive items such as the “MG 1/100 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility (Gundam Base Exclusive)” and event-exclusive Gunpla, as well as merchandise and snacks. In addition, there will be a preview exhibition of new Gunpla models, and on December 5 and 6, the “Gundam R (Recycle) Operation” will be held, offering free Eco-Plastic samples.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“The Summer Hikari Died” Finale Commemorative Original Art Exhibition Set to Take Place in Tokyo in the Summer of 2027!

An exhibition of original artwork from the manga *The Summer the Light Died*—serialized by Mokumoku Ren in *Young Ace UP* and concluded with its final chapter released on October 20, 2026—is set to be held in Tokyo in the summer of 2027. An official X account for the exhibition has also been launched. Here, we’ll introduce the details announced so far, along with how this exhibition differs from the “The Summer the Light Died” anime exhibition held in 2025.

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“Natsu Iro Kokoro Log” 10th Anniversary Pop-Up in Akihabara Starts November 14!

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the romance adventure game “Natsu Iro Kokoro Log,” the “‘Natsu Iro Kokoro Log’ 10th Anniversary POP UP SHOP” will be held at Eternal Toys Akihabara from November 14 to December 6, 2026! Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations by Shiromochi Sakura—including tapestries, acrylic dioramas, and oversized acrylic stands—will be available. For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive a venue-exclusive postcard, and there will also be a raffle for a hand-signed, multi-layered acrylic color paper.

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Persona POP-UP STORE in Kyoto and Shibuya—Opening Sequentially Starting October 30!

“Persona 3” The Movie, “Persona 4” TV Anime / “Persona 4 The Golden,” and the TV anime “Persona 5” will be featured at the “Persona Series The Animation POP UP STORE,” set to open on October 30, 2026, at the Aniplex Official Store in Kyoto IP Bookstore! Starting December 1, the event will also be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore, featuring new merchandise such as items with original illustrations by CloverWorks, as well as scarves, bucket hats, and random metallic acrylic cards.

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Cheeristales POP-UP STORE in Shinsaibashi Opens October 30!

The first pop-up store for “Cheerlistales,” a new unit featuring Sanrio’s Marron Cream, Usahana, Wish Me Mel, and Bonbon Ribbon, will be held at the Shinsaibashi PARCO 6F Event Space starting October 30, 2026! Limited-edition merchandise featuring cupcake and other dessert motifs will be available. The event runs through November 15, with hours from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (closing at 5:00 p.m. on the final day).

Collaboration Café

Rilakkuma Book Café in Okayama and Iwate Opens November 13!

To commemorate the “Rilakkuma Certification 2027” exam—based on San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma”—a “Rilakkuma Book Fair” will be held at 12 bookstores nationwide, Additionally, “Rilakkuma Book Cafés” will open sequentially starting November 13, 2026, at Unomachi Coffee Shop in Okayama and Vicky’s in Iwate. Here, we’ll introduce the collaboration menu items—such as honey toast and donuts—along with their prices, promotional stickers, BOOK FAIR-exclusive merchandise, and a list of participating bookstores.

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“Yumekui Merry” Pop-Up Shop in Akihabara Opens October 23!

A pop-up shop for the manga *Yumekui Merry* by Yoshitaka Ushiki will be held from October 23 to November 1, 2026, on the 3rd floor of TOKYO OTAKU SHOP in Akihabara (Melon Books Akihabara Pickup Center)! In addition to merchandise such as acrylic stands, B3 tapestries, and ema featuring newly drawn illustrations, the event will feature an exhibition of life-size panels and reproductions of original artwork, as well as a raffle for every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items in a single transaction.

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Narushio × Glatte Event #3 at Animate Starts October 30!

The third collaboration between “Narushio”—a game developed and operated by KURO GAMES—and Animate’s “Gratte,” titled “Resonate with Gratte: Halloween ~Narushio x Gratte Part 3~,” will be held from October 30 to November 29, 2026, at participating Animate stores nationwide. We’ll introduce a selection of 16 types of lattes, cookies, and ice cream; Halloween-themed designs available exclusively on October 30 and 31; paid bonus acrylic coasters; a clear file campaign; commemorative merchandise; and a life-size standee panel at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.

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Twinkle Little Twin Stars Can Set—On Sale Starting October 20!

The second collaboration between Meiji’s “Twinkle” chocolates and Sanrio’s “Little Twin Stars (Kiki & Lala),” the “Twinkle Little Twin Stars Star-Shaped Can Set,” will go on sale nationwide at select supermarkets and drugstores starting October 20, 2026! This limited-edition set—available in limited quantities—features a special-design gift tin depicting Little Twin Stars and their friends celebrating Twinkle-chan, and includes all five types of flake stickers along with a Twinkle figure.

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Winnie the Pooh × Fujiya Honey Butter Flavor—On Sale Starting October 27!

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the debut of the original story featuring Disney’s popular character “Winnie the Pooh,” Fujiya will release limited-edition “Honey Butter” flavors of its “Country Ma’am,” “Home Pie,” and “Milky” products nationwide on October 27, 2026. Here’s a look at the highlights of these three products, including 10 different individually wrapped designs featuring Winnie the Pooh’s expressions and a Winnie the Pooh branding stamp that fits inside a Home Pie at a scale of 1/2000.

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Suisei Hoshimachi × Tokyu Kabukicho Tower: Collaboration Starts October 23!

The “KABUKICHO STELLAR TOWER” collaboration between Suisei Hoshimachi and Tokyu Kabukicho Tower will take place from October 23 to November 8, 2026, featuring original merchandise and collaborative food and drinks themed around the new Halloween song “Zombie Zombie Zombie.” There will also be in-building decorations, the new song playing as background music throughout the venue, and the DJ event “MIDNIGHT STELLAR” at ZEROTOKYO.