“Yamabuki Festival in NAMJATOWN,” a collaboration between the TV anime “New Prince of Tennis”—based on the popular manga by Tsuyoshi Konomi, which was serialized in “Jump SQ.”—and NAMJATOWN, will be held at NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro from October 27 to November 23, 2026

As the sixth installment of the “New Prince of Tennis Festival” in NAMJATOWN, the eight students from Yamabuki Junior High School will make an appearance in newly drawn illustrations, and the event will feature original merchandise, the mini-game “Land a Smash! Gara-pon,” and collaboration menu items.

Tenipuri × Nanja Town: Yamabuki Festival Overview

The key visual features the eight characters dressed in their Yamabuki Junior High School uniforms, standing in a line with rackets in hand. The characters appearing are Kentaro Minami, Seijun Sengoku, Jin Akutsu, Masami Higashi, Yoneyoshi Nitto, Juji Muromachi, Kazuma Kita, and Taichi Dan.

*Admission may be restricted or numbered tickets distributed depending on crowd levels
*Use of photo spots is subject to the operating hours of the mini-games

There have been numerous collaborations between The Prince of Tennis and Namja Town in the past. In 2021, there was a collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the anime, in 2022, there was a year-long collaboration, and in 2026, the Rikkai Festival in August, and the Hyotei Festival in September, making this Yamabuki Festival the sixth installment of the “New Prince of Tennis Festival” in NAMJATOWN. Featuring events like the lucky draw and the character flag campaign—the same format as the Rikkai Festival—this time you can enjoy them with the Yamabuki Junior High School characters.

The Prince of Tennis × Namja Town: Yamabuki Festival Original Merchandise

There are six original merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations, which will be sold at the Najamojamarket.

Purchase Bonus

For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on “New Prince of Tennis” merchandise in a single transaction, you’ll receive one sticker sheet (8 varieties total).

* Sales Location: Najamojamarket 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (November 20: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM)
*You cannot choose the design on the sticker sheet. Available while supplies last.
*Numbered tickets may be distributed if the area becomes crowded.

The Prince of Tennis × Nanja Town: Yamabuki Festival Mini-Game

The mini-game “Smash It! Gara-pon” is a prize wheel where you spin a tennis ball, and the color of the ball that comes out determines your prize. For 600 yen (tax included), and you’re guaranteed to receive a prize.

Prize A: Set of 2 Acrylic Charms

Choose your favorite design from a total of 8 varieties.

Prize B: 65mm Pin Badge

Choose your favorite design from a total of 8 varieties.

Prize C: Instant Photo-Style Illustration Sheet

Distributed randomly from a total of 16 varieties; some feature a message on the back.

*Location: White Salon
*Hours: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and designated dates (October 27) 10:00 AM–7:30 PM; weekdays 1:00 PM–7:30 PM (November 20: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
*Please note that the same prize category may appear consecutively, or that listed prize categories may not be available.
*After the collaboration ends, some prizes may become available at other locations.

Tenipuri × Nanja Town: Yamabuki Festival Desserts & Food

Collaboration menu items will be sold at Nanja Gyoza Stadium and the Lucky Bag Dessert Alley. For each purchase of stew or an ice float, you’ll receive one ticket-style illustration sheet, and and you can choose the design.

“In Top Form!” Genovese Stew

Nanja Gyoza Stadium It costs 1,500 yen (tax included) at “Gyoza no Miya Denden.”

“Yamabuki Is the Strongest!” Ice Float

Available at Nanja Gyoza Stadium’s “Feathered Gyoza Collaboration” for 1,300 yen (tax included).

Custom Crepes

Available at the “Santa Chubo!” Lucky Bag Dessert Alley, starting at 900 yen (tax included) for the base. Topped with a character rice cracker (1 piece), colored sprinkles, and star-shaped chocolates; additional character rice crackers can be added for 100 yen each.

Soft Drink with Acrylic Coaster

Available at Nanja Gyoza Stadium “Hao Wang” for 1,200 yen (tax included). Acrylic coasters are distributed at random.

*Business Hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (last order around 7:30 PM); November 20: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (last order around 5:00 PM)
*Soft drinks served with acrylic coasters and custom crepes are not eligible for the illustration sheet promotion
*If you purchase two or more soft drinks in a single transaction, you can receive the second and subsequent drinks using drink exchange vouchers (vouchers are valid only during the collaboration period and at the issuing store)
*Menu Items cannot be taken to go

The Prince of Tennis × Nanja Town Yamabuki Festival Campaign

Play the mini-game using a “5-Play Pass” to receive one entry form. Fill out the required information and drop it in the box for a chance to win one of the character flags on display at the venue—8 winners will be selected by lottery.

*As these are exhibition items, they may have scratches or stains.
*Winners will be notified via prize shipment.

Tenipuri × Nanja Town Yamabuki Festival FAQ

How long will the event run?

From October 27 to November 23, 2026. On November 20, merchandise sales and food service will be available until 5:30 PM, and mini-games will run from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM (shortened hours).

How much does each mini-game cost?

“Smash It! Gara-pon” costs 600 yen (tax included) per play, and you are guaranteed to receive one of the prizes from Prize A through Prize C.

Which characters will appear?

The eight characters from Yamabuki Junior High School: Kentaro Minami, Kiyosumi Sengoku, Jin Akutsu, Masami Higashi, Yoneyoshi Shintou, Juji Muromachi, Kazuma Kita, and Taichi Dan.

Please check the official website for details.
*Please note that the information in these articles may be outdated, so please check the official website for the latest details.

© Takeshi Konomi/Shueisha, NAS, New Prince of Tennis Project