CATEGORY Collaboration events

Collaboration Café

Chainsaw Man Café Opens Sequentially in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka Starting October 1!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Chainsaw Man Café,” a themed café inspired by “Café Nido”—where Reze works part-time in the movie *Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc*—will open for a limited time in Tokyo and Aichi starting October 1, 2026, and in Osaka starting October 8. The café will feature a total of 11 collaboration menu items inspired by scenes from the film, as well as 11 types of original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations. Customers who make advance reservations will receive a set of two postcards as a gift.
Pop-up Store

Gloomy CHAXCORE GATHERIN’ in Omotesando Starts September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up event titled “CHAXCORE GATHERIN’ (Chaxcore Gatherin) ~Gloomy and His Hilarious Friends Special~,” featuring characters created by Mr. Mori Chuck such as “Gloomy the Mischievous Bear” and “The Versatile Rabbit,” will be held at Gallery W in Omotesando, Tokyo, starting Friday, September 18, 2026!
In addition to an exhibition of panels featuring newly drawn artwork, the event will showcase venue-exclusive merchandise such as canvas art and acrylic stands, as well as the mascot from the first installment of the new “CHAXCORE” series. There will also be a signing session with artist Chuck Mori and a meet-and-greet event with Gloomy.
Collaboration Café

Dr. STONE PARTY Vol. 2 Starts October 2 in Omotesando!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Oct 31 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Dr.STONE PARTY vol.2,” a collaboration café based on the TV anime “Dr.STONE,” will be held at the NATSLIVE CAFE Omotesando location from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The event will feature a total of 12 collaboration menu items, each featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in Halloween costumes, as well as original merchandise. Customers will receive different promotional gifts with each food and drink order.
Pop-up Store

Shimajiro “&Shimajiro” Event Starts September 11 at 11 Kiddyland Stores!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Sep 24 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A new collection themed “My Room” from Benesse’s “&Shimajiro” will be available for a limited-time pre-sale from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11 Kiddyland stores nationwide. In addition to a total of 77 items—including plush toys, face-print drawstring pouches, and a secret collection—we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the event dates, prices, and participating stores, featuring exclusive gifts for purchasers such as limited-edition stickers and reusable bags, as well as photo sessions with Shimajiro at the Osaka Umeda and Hiroshima PARCO stores!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Chikawa Heart Rubber Mascots: All 8 Varieties Will Be Available Again Starting September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Chiikawa” capsule toy series, “Chiikawa Heart Rubber Mascots,” will be gradually re-released at capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting September 11, 2026. The lineup features eight varieties of large, semi-three-dimensional heart-shaped rubber mascots with plump surfaces, complete with heart-shaped fasteners, priced at 400 yen per play.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

“Madoka Magica” Movie Rainbow Tumbler Prize Item Available Starting September 10!

Period: Sep 10, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

From *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turn of the Tides*, rainbow tumblers will begin appearing as crane game prizes starting Thursday, September 10, 2026! These glass tumblers feature an aurora-style finish, measure approximately 9 cm in height, and come in a lineup of three designs. They are scheduled to be released sequentially at crane game arcades nationwide.
News

Mobile Suit Gundam X 30th Anniversary: Iconic Scenes to Appear Nationwide Starting September 14!

Period: Sep 8, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A special project titled “Gundam X Is Always There,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the broadcast of *Mobile Suit Gundam X*, has kicked off. Starting September 14, 2026, iconic scenes from all 39 episodes will appear in locations across the country, and a social media campaign offering a chance to win mini-posters is also underway through September 30!
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Break My Case Art Rubber Keychain Vol. 3 Coming in September!

Period: Sep 10, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Art Rubber Keychain Vol. 3” capsule toy from “Break My Case” will go on sale first at select Animate stores starting Thursday, September 10, 2026, and will be released nationwide in stages starting Thursday, September 17. The lineup features a total of 7 varieties—rubber keychains measuring approximately 55 mm in size, with the characters’ costume patterns printed on them—available for 400 yen (tax included) per play!
Collaboration Café

Hetalia Animate Cafe: Anniversary Collaboration Starts October 8!

Period: Oct 8, 2026〜Nov 11 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CAFE,” a collaboration café for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars,” will be held from October 8 to November 11, 2026, at Animate Café Ikebukuro Store 3 and Nagoya Store 2. The event will feature 11 collaboration menu items showcasing original illustrations exclusive to Animate, as well as merchandise such as acrylic stands. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with menu orders, and photo cards will be provided upon payment.
Pop-up Store

NIJISANJI EN Pop-Up Store Opens at 5 Locations Starting September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The pop-up store “NIJISANJI EN Welcome home, boys!” by the VTuber group “NIJISANJI EN” will open starting Friday, September 18, 2026, at HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA, followed by locations in Nagoya, Hakata, and Namba, and Shinjuku. Featuring acrylic stands and pin badges using newly shot visuals of Albarn Knox, Claude Clomark, Sunny Briscoe, Ukiki Violeta, Bentacrow Bringer, and Vesalius Bandage, Yu Q Wilson. In addition to these items—which include acrylic stands, pin badges, fluffy loungewear, and Japan-exclusive merchandise sets—the event will also feature a venue-exclusive mini-game titled “The Phantom Thief Jewel Game,” surprise videos, and photo spots.
Collaboration Café

The “Rose Tea Parlor” Cafe from “Idolmaster” Opens in 4 Cities on October 1!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜Dec 27 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Rose Tea Parlor” collaboration café for *The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls* will open at four SMILE BASE CAFE locations starting October 1, 2026, beginning with the Nagoya Sakae branch. A total of 13 collaboration menu items and 6 types of merchandise, themed around “Rose Tea Parlor”—featuring a rose-patterned dress—and the newly illustrated “Crescent Princess,” will be available. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with food and drink orders, and random postcards will be provided upon payment.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

“Chikawa” Movie: New Prize Items—Kombu-Cured Bags—Coming Gradually Starting in Mid-September!

Period: Sep 8, 2026〜 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A new prize item for the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island*—the “Kombu-Style Plush Shoulder Bag”—will be rolled out nationwide at amusement facilities and other locations starting in mid-September 2026. The bag features a zipper on the shoulder strap that replicates kombu seaweed, and the lineup includes a total of 5 designs!
Collaboration Café

“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Cafe in Osaka to Open in Two Phases Starting September 30!

Period: Sep 30, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of *LaLa*’s launch, the “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Collaboration Café will be held at the motto cafe Osaka location from September 30 to November 29, 2026. The event will feature 16 collaboration menu items—with different offerings for the first and second halves of the event—as well as 12 types of collaboration merchandise, including original coasters, paper bookmarks, acrylic stands, and reproductions of original artwork, all available as special gifts with purchase. Reservations for the first half of the event will open on September 11 at 7:00 PM.
Pop-up Store

Nijigaku POP-UP STORE at Volks Tokyo/Osaka Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for *Love Live! Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club* will be held at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 starting Friday, September 18, 2026, and at the Volks Osaka Showroom starting Saturday, October 10!
A total of 13 merchandise items—including Trading Heart pin badges, acrylic stands, and half-B2 tapestries—featuring newly drawn illustrations titled “Goddesses of Flowers” will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: customers will receive a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Natsume’s Book of Friends “Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection”—All 5 Varieties Coming in September!

Coming in September 2026 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).