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BLEACH: The Tale of the advancing Calamity Café Opens at Shibuya PARCO on September 18!

A collaboration café for the TV anime *BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War – The Tale of Calamity* titled “BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War – The Tale of Calamity – THE COLLABORATION CAFE,” will be held at THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO (Shibuya PARCO) from September 18 to November 3, 2026. The cafe will feature a total of 12 collaboration menu items inspired by characters such as Ichigo Kurosaki and Toshiro Hitsugaya, 20 types of merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork, and 7 types of original coasters available as order bonuses.

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INI LIMITED STORE ANTHEM Kicks Off in 3 Cities Starting September 15!

Pop-up Store Celebrating the Release of INI’s 9th Single, “ANTHEM” “INI LIMITED STORE – ANTHEM -” will be held from Tuesday, September 15, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at three locations: Shibuya in Tokyo, Nagoya in Aichi, and Abeno in Osaka!
The venues will feature an exhibition of the helmets actually used in the album cover photoshoot, as well as screenings of exclusive video messages and the music video for the title track “You Know What To Do.” For every set of three product formats purchased, customers will receive one limited-edition trading card (one of 11 random designs).

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Attack on Titan Ichiban Kuji: “Offer Your Heart”—On Sale Starting October 24!

The “Attack on Titan: Offer Your Heart” Ichiban Kuji will go on sale starting October 24, 2026, at Lawson stores, the official Ichiban Kuji shop, and other locations. MASTERLISE figures of Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Erwin, and Hanji will be available as Prizes A through E, and the Last One Prize will feature a MASTERLISE figure of Levi—The Strongest Soldier in Humanity.

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“What You Love Is Invincible” Pop-Up Store in Shibuya Opens September 18!

A pop-up shop for the TBS Tuesday drama *Your Love Is Invincible* will be held at the Calendarium on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Moddy from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026! In addition to selling original merchandise such as plush toys, mascot keychains, and collectible squishy pin badges, the event will feature character panels and costume displays, as well as a purchase bonus where customers who use an Epoca Card will receive an original sticker.

Collaboration Café

ALIEN STAGE “AaD” Café Opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka on September 16!

The official March Monster × ALIEN STAGE “AaD” collaboration café will be held from September 16 to October 12, 2026, at two locations: motto cafe Ikebukuro and motto cafe Osaka. The event will feature a total of 16 collaboration menu items inspired by the six characters—including Ivan and Sua—as well as 13 types of merchandise, such as collectible pin badges and acrylic stands. Three types of special bonuses will be available based on menu orders and merchandise purchases.

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Kagura Mea × Bakudan-yaki Honpo: Collaboration & Ikebukuro Pop-Up Starting September 19!

A collaboration between VTuber “Kagura Mea” and Bakudan-yaki Honpo will take place from September 19 to October 18, 2026, at four locations: the Ikebukuro Main Store, the Tokyo Dome City Store, OCTOPUS HOLD, and the Morioka Shibutami Aeon Store. Two types of “Bakudan-yaki + Coaster Sets,” featuring collaboration-exclusive topping sets and special packaging, will be available for 900 yen (tax included). Collaboration merchandise, including acrylic stands and life-size tapestries featuring original life-size illustrations by Eri Natsume, will also be on sale.

Collaboration Café

Taito Maeda Café: Coming to Four Venues, Including Yokohama and Tokyo, Starting September 15!

Daisho Maeda’s first pop-up shop and collaboration café, “Daisho Maeda POP-UP STORE & CAFE ~Prince Pavilion 2026~ feat. tree village,” will be held at four tree village locations, starting with the Yokohama store on September 15, 2026. The event will feature a total of 13 collaboration menu items curated by Prince, pop-up-exclusive merchandise, and the “Prince Pavilion” edition of his second single, “Yes, Call in LOVE.” For every menu item purchased, customers will receive one of eight original coasters at random.

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CANDYPANICHU in Ebina Starts September 14!

An interactive pop-up shop themed around the newly drawn “CANDY PANICHU!” illustration from “Opanchu Rabbit” will return from Monday, September 14, 2026, through Friday, September 25, 2026, in front of GU on the 3rd floor of LaLaport Ebina.
Original merchandise inspired by a candy factory—including plush keychains, apparel, and collectibles—will be available. Customers who purchase eligible items totaling 3,300 yen (tax included), as well as a mascot character greeting and photo session on Monday, September 21 (a national holiday).

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“The Way of Tea 2026”: New Character “Mushi-kun” Is Played by Masaki Hashimoto! Key Visual and Trailer Revealed!

Masaki Hashimoto (timelesz) has been cast as the new character “Mushi-kun” in the drama “Sa-do 2026: Finding Balance While Slacking Off in Life,” and the key visual and a 30-second trailer have been released. The series will air for five consecutive days—a first for the franchise—during Silver Week from September 19 to 23, 2026, on the TV Tokyo network. Additionally, a collaboration with Tokyo Dome’s natural hot spring, Spa LaQua, will run through September 30.

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Galaxy Angel Store at Gamers Opens September 19!

A “Galaxy Angel” pop-up store commemorating Gamers’ 30th anniversary will be held from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Akihabara Gamers flagship store, seven other locations nationwide, and the Gamers Online Shop. The event will feature trading pin badges, acrylic stands, and B2 half-size tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of the Moon Angel Squad, as well as pre-order items such as Character Fine Graph and Rough Note. Additionally, there will be purchase bonuses including special bromides (12 varieties total), a meet-and-greet event with Ryoko Shintani, and a giveaway campaign for hand-signed color paper by Kanann, the character designer.

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PLAVE Pop-Up Store in Shibuya Opens September 19!

A pop-up store commemorating the “2026 PLAVE World Tour [KEEP IT MANIC] in Japan” will be held on the 1st floor of the No. 9 SY Building in Shibuya, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
In addition to selling official merchandise, the space will be designed to provide a fun photo experience. Special purchase bonuses will be available—a photo card for every 6,500 yen (tax included) spent and a reusable bag for every 13,000 yen (tax included) spent—and reservations for entry via Weverse Ticket will also be accepted.

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The iLove × Hot Pepper Beauty Web Commercial Premieres on September 9!

A collaboration between the idol group “=LOVE” and Hot Pepper Beauty has been announced, and a new web commercial titled “~Let’s Become Our Loving Selves Together?~” has been available since September 9, 2026. Set to the song “Super Express: On the Run” as background music, the commercial depicts the members’ journey from the green room to the stage, and a campaign exclusive to X has also been announced.

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Maeyon POP-UP STORE at Laforet Harajuku Opens September 18!

The game streaming group “Maeyon” will hold its first pop-up store, “MAEYON DOT WORLD POP UP STORE,” on the 5th floor of Laforet Harajuku in Tokyo from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Wednesday, September 23, 2026!
Merchandise featuring pixel art by Den-chan—including acrylic stands, random clear cards, random pin badges, and eco-bags—will be on sale. Additionally, there will be daily postcards given out for every 5,000 yen (tax included) spent, a meet-and-greet where members will personally hand out special gifts, and a raffle for autographed panels.

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Pokémon Legends Research Starts September 9 in Nihonbashi and Yaesu!

“Legendary Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu,” where you can encounter Legendary Pokémon, will be held from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. More than 100 Pokémon, including statues of 19 legendary Pokémon, will appear throughout the city. While the statues and decorations are free to enjoy, there will also be paid puzzle challenges and a total of 14 types of event-exclusive merchandise available.

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“Nintama Rantarō” Hot Spring Collaboration: Coming Soon to Atami and Noboribetsu Starting November 13!

A collaboration between the anime “Nintama Rantarō” and hot spring towns, titled “Ninjutsu Academy: A Relaxing Hot Spring Trip,” will be held sequentially starting November 13, 2026, at Atami Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture and Noboribetsu Onsen in Hokkaido. Eight types of original merchandise, including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring newly drawn artwork of the characters in yukata, will be available. Pre-orders will be accepted from 6:00 PM on Friday, September 11, through 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 23 (a national holiday).

Manga, Magazines, Light Novels

Sound! Euphonium: Kitauji High School Wind Ensemble Diary Vol. 2—On Sale September 10!

The second official guidebook in the “Sound! Euphonium” series, “Kitauji High School Wind Ensemble Diary 2,” will be released by Takarajimasha on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This is the second official fanbook based on the original series in a decade, featuring four newly written short stories—including one about Kumiko and Reina’s outing—as well as a manga adaptation by Asada Nikki, an interview with Ayano Takeda, and a poster of Kumiko and Reina.

Merchandise

“Bocchi the Rock!” Collaboration Items: All 3 Types Now Available for Pre-order!

Pre-orders for all three collaboration items between the anime “Bocchi the Rock!” and SuperGroupies will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The lineup includes a Kikuri Hiroi-inspired ska jacket (26,400 yen), an oversized biker jacket featuring a cable tie design (30,800 yen), and matching boots (24,200 yen). Pre-orders will be accepted until 12:00 PM on Monday, September 28.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Sanrio “Mejirushi” Accessories: Halloween Collection Coming the Second Week of September!

Sanrio Characters’ capsule toy series “Halloween Marker Accessories!” will be released in stages starting in the second week of September 2026. The lineup features a total of six varieties, including Hello Kitty and Kuromi in Halloween costumes, and each play costs 300 yen (tax included)!