“Youjo” Summer Resort Edition Store Opens in Akihabara on September 5!

A “pop-up store” for the TV anime *Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite*, based on the original work by Akira Kinugasa, is coming!

Running from Saturday, September 5, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the 7th floor of the AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store and the Gamers Online Shop, the event will feature sales of new “Summer Resort Ver.” merchandise and a raffle for a chance to win an oversized acrylic figure.

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Details on the “Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite Pop-Up Store”

A pop-up store for the TV anime “Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite” will be held from Saturday, September 5, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, on the 7th floor of the Akihabara Gamers Main Store. In addition to selling new merchandise, the venue will host a raffle open to customers based on their total purchase amount. To coincide with the event, the Gamers Online Shop will also begin selling event-exclusive items and accepting pre-orders, offering the same raffle and purchase bonuses as the physical store.

© Akio Kinugasa & KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Production Committee

Raffle: “Prize A: Oversized Acrylic Figures”—All 6 Varieties Available!

For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on purchases or pre-order deposits of “Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite” merchandise at the venue during the event period , you’ll be eligible for one entry into the raffle. Six varieties of “Extra-Large Acrylic Figures” (approx. 30 cm) are up for grabs as Prize A!

©Akihiro Kinugasa / KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite 4 Production Committee

*You can choose the design on a first-come, first-served basis.
*This promotion ends when prizes run out.
*Reselling, transferring, or listing this prize on auction sites or similar platforms to third parties is strictly prohibited.

Receive a random selection of all 7 types of “Bromide” purchase bonuses!

During the event period, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) during the event period, you’ll receive one randomly selected “bromide” from a set of 7 varieties.

© Akio Kinugasa, KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Class of the Meritocracy 4 Production Committee

*You will receive one random bromide. You cannot choose the design.
*This offer ends when supplies run out.

Gamers Online Shop Raffle & Purchase Bonuses

To coincide with the pop-up store event, the Gamers Online Shop will also be selling event merchandise and accepting pre-orders. If you purchase 3,000 yen (tax included) or more in event merchandise during the event period, you’ll be eligible for one entry into the raffle. Prizes include all six varieties of the “Extra-Large Acrylic Figure,” identical to the IHABARA Gamers Main Store Raffle Grand Prize (A). Additionally, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, you’ll receive a “Bromide” with the same designs as those available in-store. IHABARA Gamers Main Store’s Prize Draw Grand Prize: a “Jumbo Acrylic Figure” (6 designs total). Additionally, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, you will receive one random “Bromide” (7 designs total), identical to those available in-store.

*A drawing will be held among all customers who meet the conditions during the event period.
*Designs cannot be selected. Winners will be notified via shipment.
*Resale, transfer, or listing of these prizes on auction sites to third parties is strictly prohibited.
*This promotion will end once all prizes are distributed.

All 6 types of made-to-order “Extra-Large Tapestries”

The pre-order period runs from Saturday, September 5, 2026, to Sunday, September 20, 2026, with release scheduled for mid-November 2026. Measuring approximately H1700mm × W600mm and made of suede, “Extra-Large Tapestry: Summer Resort Ver.” is now available in 6 character designs! The price is 8,800 yen each (tax included).

*Note: The character “櫛” in “Kushida” is correctly written as “木” (tree) + “節” (knot).

Made-to-order item “Memorial Art”

Outer frame dimensions: 340 × 430 mm; illustration size: A4. Introducing “Memorial Art: Summer Resort Ver.”, made of resin with a non-reflective resin surface! Priced at 16,500 yen (tax included), each piece includes a serial number.

© Shogo Kinugasa, Published by KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite 4 Production Committee

“Summer Resort Ver.” Product Lineup

The pop-up store will feature a wide range of merchandise, from pin badges to acrylic stands and towels. Prices and types are as follows.

Hologram Pin (Random) Summer Resort Ver.

Priced at 715 yen (tax included) for a random selection. The complete set, priced at 4,290 yen (tax included), is scheduled to go on sale at the Akihabara Gamers Main Store.

© Shogo Kinugasa / KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite 4 Production Committee

Social Media-Style Acrylic Keychains: Summer Resort Ver. (6 Varieties)

A set of 6 acrylic keychains featuring designs inspired by social media post screens is now available! Each is priced at 1,485 yen (tax included).

Large Acrylic Stands: Summer Resort Ver. (6 Varieties Total)

Six types of acrylic stands featuring enlarged versions of the character illustrations are now available! Each is priced at 2,420 yen (tax included).

Mini Acrylic Art: Summer Resort Ver.

Mini acrylic art featuring a group illustration is now available! The price is 3,190 yen (tax included).

© Shogo Kinugasa / KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Class of the Meritocracy 4 Production Committee

Extra-Large Die-Cut Acrylic Board: Summer Resort Ver. (6 Varieties Total)

Six varieties of extra-large acrylic boards, die-cut to match the characters’ shapes, are now available! Each is priced at 6,600 yen (tax included).

Microfiber Cloths: Summer Resort Ver. (6 Varieties Total)

Six varieties of microfiber cloths featuring characters and the “CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE” logo are now available! Each is priced at 825 yen (tax included).

Face Towels: Summer Resort Ver. (6 Varieties Total)

Six new face towels featuring large full-body illustrations are now available! Each is priced at 3,300 yen (tax included).

Rubber Desk Mat: Summer Resort Ver.

A rubber desk mat featuring an illustration of all six characters together is now available! The price is 4,400 yen (tax included).

© Shogo Kinugasa / Published by KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite 4 Production Committee

The “Welcome to the Meritocracy Classroom Pop-Up Store” opens on September 5!

© Shogo Kinugasa & KADOKAWA / Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Production Committee

Frequently Asked Questions for the “Welcome to the Meritocracy Classroom” Pop-Up Store

When is the pop-up store open?

It will be held from Saturday, September 5, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. Sales and pre-orders via the Gamers Online Shop will also be available during this period.

Where is the event being held?

It will be held on the 7th floor of the Akihabara Gamers Main Store. Business hours are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends and holidays.

How do I enter the raffle?

During the event period, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on “Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite” merchandise—whether purchased or pre-ordered with a deposit—at the venue, you receive one entry. For purchases made through the online store, spending 3,000 yen (tax included) or more of the event merchandise.

What is the Grand Prize for the raffle?

There are six types of “Extra-Large Acrylic Figures,” each approximately 30 cm tall. In-store, you can choose the design on a first-come, first-served basis, but you cannot select the design for items purchased through the online store.

Will I receive a purchase bonus?

During the event period, for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, you’ll receive one randomly selected “bromide” from a set of 7 varieties. You cannot choose the design, and this offer ends when supplies run out.

When will the pre-order items be released?

The extra-large tapestries (6 varieties, 8,800 yen each, tax included) and the memorial art (16,500 yen, tax included) are pre-order items and are scheduled for release in mid-November 2026.

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