CATEGORY Ikebukuro

Collaboration Café

Blue Lock × Animate Cafe Opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka on December 1!

Period: Dec 16, 2026〜Jan 12 2026/11/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between the TV anime “Blue Lock” and Animate Cafe will take place from December 1, 2026, to January 12, 2027, at Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro, and starting December 16, at an event space next to Nipponbashi in Osaka. The event will feature parfaits, drinks, and merchandise featuring original mini-character illustrations of the characters wearing cat-ear and rabbit-ear hoodies. There will also be a campaign offering coasters (8 varieties total) as a bonus for ordering menu items, as well as a birthday bromide campaign celebrating Hyoma Senki’s birthday.
Pop-up Store

Welcome Back, First Love. POP UP at Animate Ikebukuro, Starting November 10!

Period: Nov 10, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/11/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for Kame Mizutora’s manga *Welcome Back, First Love* will be held at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from November 10 through November 23! For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, you’ll receive one random bromide (out of 10 varieties). If you draw a “prize” bromide, you’ll receive an extra-large acrylic figure on the spot. Additionally, merchandise such as pins and acrylic figures featuring newly drawn illustrations will be on sale.
Collaboration Café

“Mao no Ichi” × Animate Cafe: Opening November 6 at the Ikebukuro location!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/11/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between the manga *Mao no Ichi*, serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump*, and Animate Cafe will take place at Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro from November 6 to November 29, 2026. Drinks and parfaits inspired by characters such as Ichi and Deskaras will be introduced in two phases, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves of the event. Merchandise featuring original mini-character illustrations exclusive to Animate, as well as coasters (10 varieties total) available as a bonus with menu orders, will also be available.
Pop-up Store

Vanguard Divinez Series Finale Commemorative Event at Animate to Be Held on November 6!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/11/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Series Finale Commemorative POP UP STORE” will be held from November 6 to November 23 at participating Animate stores, the Animate Online Store, and the Vanguard Store! Items such as “After Party ver.” acrylic stands and pin badges, as well as merchandise from the “Phantom Star War” and “Destiny Star War” story arcs, will be on sale. For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise, customers will receive one random Vanguard PR card (8 varieties total).
Collaboration Café

Furagaria Memories × Sanrio Cafe Ikebukuro: Starts November 6!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/10/31 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

A collaboration between Sanrio’s “Furagaria Memories”—featuring humanoid characters—and the Sanrio Café Ikebukuro branch has been announced to commemorate the start of the “Kizuna: Yui-hen” arc. For a limited time from November 6 to November 23, 2026, latte art featuring all 18 Fragaria characters—including Harurit and Claude—will be available!
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PokéPeace × Sunshine City: Event Starts November 16!

Period: Nov 16, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“PokéPeace Meets Sunshine City Twinkle Star Idol,” an event held at “PokéPeace”—a shared house for Pokémon and humans—will take place from November 16 to November 29, 2026, at the Fountain Plaza in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, with free admission. There will be photo spots where you can take pictures with Purin, who is making her idol debut, and her friends from PokéPeace, and Twinkle Star Idol merchandise will be available for pre-sale.
Pop-up Store

PokePeace POP-UP STORE: Opening at 9 Locations Nationwide Starting November 16!

Period: Nov 16, 2026〜Mar 8 2026/10/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“PokePeace POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING” will be held sequentially at nine venues nationwide from November 16 through March 8, 2027! A new series featuring Purin holding a microphone and a fan will be unveiled. The event will feature sales of items—including products available exclusively at the POP UP STORE—as well as giveaways of promotional gifts based on purchase amount.
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NO.6 × Karaoke Tetsujin 15th Anniversary Collaboration Starts November 5!

Period: Nov 5, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/10/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the TV anime “NO.6,” a collaboration with Karaoke Tetsujin will be held from November 5 to December 20, 2026, at 10 locations nationwide, including the Ikebukuro East Exit and Shibuya Dogenzaka branches. Collaboration drinks inspired by Shion and Nezumi (660 yen each), set menus, and newly illustrated merchandise will be available. Reservations for the themed rooms at the Shibuya Dogenzaka and Nagoya Meieki locations will open on October 30 at 6:00 PM.
Pop-up Store

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Stores in Oshiage and Ikebukuro to Open Starting November 3!

Period: Nov 3, 2026〜Jan 24 2026/10/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The official pop-up store for the wildly popular horror game “Five Nights at Freddy’s” will be held sequentially from November 3 through January 24, 2027, at TOKYO Solamachi (November 3–17) and the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP Ikebukuro PARCO branch (January 8–24, 2027)! For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one of nine original mini posters or one of five original clear mini posters, depending on the venue. Additionally, an original cotton bag will be available as part of a joint campaign between the two stores!
Pop-up Store

Cheeristales POP-UP STORE in 3 Cities Starts October 30!

Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Dec 27 2026/10/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Cheerlistales POP-UP STORE” will be held from October 30 to November 15 at the Shinsaibashi PARCO 6F EVENT SPACE! This is the first pop-up store for the girl group “Cheerist Tales”—featuring Marron Cream, Usahana, Wish Me Mel, and Bonbon Ribbon—and will feature limited-edition merchandise inspired by cupcakes and other sweets, as well as die-cut stickers available with purchases of 2,200 yen (tax included) or more.
Pop-up Store

My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Pop-Up Event in Ikebukuro and Nagoya Starts November 7!

Period: Nov 7, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/10/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary × bones store POP UP” event will be held from November 7 to December 20 at PACKS in Ikebukuro and PARCO in Nagoya! New merchandise, including trading pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn artwork, will be available. For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one random bonus visual card, and character standees will also be on display.
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Tacopy’s Original Sin × Bakudan-yaki Honpo: Collaboration Starts November 25!

Period: Nov 25, 2026〜Dec 31 2026/10/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between the movie *Takopy’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow* and Bakudan-yaki Honpo will take place from November 25 to December 31, 2026, at four locations, including the Ikebukuro Main Store and the Tokyo Dome City Store. Collaborative food items and original merchandise are scheduled to be sold, with details to be announced at a later date.
Pop-up Store

NIKKE Exclusive Shop at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store Opens November 7!

Period: Nov 7, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/10/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “SEASONS in Lo-fi Animate-Only Shop” for *Goddess of Victory: NIKKE* will be held at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store 5F Satellite Space starting November 7, 2026! Merchandise such as Noble Art cards, acrylic dioramas, and tapestries featuring Dorothy, Little Mermaid, Crown, and Nayuta will be on sale. These items will also be available at 15 participating stores nationwide and through the Animate online store, where customers will receive a purchase bonus of “coasters (8 varieties total).”
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

ALIEN STAGE × Animate Cafe Starts November 19!

Period: Nov 19, 2026〜Dec 10 2026/10/27 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between “ALIEN STAGE” and Animate Cafe will take place from November 19 to December 10, 2026, at Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro, Nagoya, and Tennoji. This collaboration coincides with the “ALIEN STAGE” EXHIBITION. Reservations for all dates will be made by lottery, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
Pop-up Store

“Iruma-kun” Merchandise Fair at Animate Starts January 16, 2027!

Period: Jan 16, 2027〜Feb 7 2026/10/27 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A merchandise fair for the anime “Demon Slayer: Iruma-kun” will be held from January 16 to February 7, 2027, at 13 Animate stores and on the Animate online store! During the event, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related character merchandise, you’ll receive one “photo-style card” (5 varieties total) as a special gift. Additionally, new event merchandise—including pin badges and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn “Yumekawa” illustrations—will be available!