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Sergeant Keroro × Sanrio Pop-Up Store Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 11!

A “Sergeant Keroro” × “Sanrio Characters” pop-up store will kick off on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Ekimaru à la Mode store near the West Exit of JR Kyoto Station, and will then tour to the event space in front of the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station in Espal Sendai for additional stops!
Merchandise such as approximately 10 cm tall squishy plush mascots, acrylic keychains, embroidered pin badges, and tote bags will be available. In-store purchase incentives will also be offered: a message card with every purchase of 3,000 yen or more (tax included), and a paper shopping bag with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

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Iruma-kun: Gothic Lolita Ver. Premium Shop Opens in Ikebukuro on September 18!

The “Demon Slayer! Iruma-kun” Anime Gothic Lolita Version Premium Shop will be held at POP Culture Style IKEBUKURO in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from September 18 to October 18, 2026. Newly illustrated characters from Team Debimus and Team Gary will be featured in Gothic Lolita outfits, and Asmodeus and Clara’s cheerleading squad will also make an appearance. The merchandise is also scheduled to be available at four Gamers stores.

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Hasanosora POP-UP STORE to Open Successively at Four Loft Locations Starting September 15!

The “Love Live! Hasu no Sora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club” pop-up store will open sequentially at all four Loft locations—starting with Ikebukuro Loft on September 15, 2026—followed by Kanazawa, Namba, and Sakae. A total of 13 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters wearing each unit’s costumes will be available, and a purchase bonus offering one of eight mini stickers for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent will also be provided.

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“Tensei Shitara Sura” Moon-Viewing Edition Release Celebration Fair at Animate Starts November 6!

The “Moon Viewing Ver. Release Commemoration Fair at Animate” for the TV anime *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* will be held from Friday, November 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store and other participating locations, as well as through Animate’s online store! During the event period, for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” merchandise, customers will receive one bonus postcard (8 varieties total). The lineup will also include “Moon Viewing Ver.” trading pin badges, B2 half-size tapestries, and acrylic stands, as well as “Dot Art Ver.” mini-character goods.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

The first-ever UNDERTALE exhibition will be held in Tokyo and Osaka starting February 19, 2027!

“UNDERTALE MUSEUM,” the first exhibition dedicated to the globally beloved role-playing game “UNDERTALE,” will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro starting February 19, 2027, and at the Osaka Nanko ATC Gallery starting April 22. Supervised by developer Toby Fox, the key visual—illustrated by Temmie Chang—has also been unveiled.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“Revue Starlight” Costume Exhibition Opens at Animate Ikebukuro on September 9!

A costume exhibition commemorating the 9th anniversary of “Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight,” which spans both the musical and the anime, will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Nine review costumes and nine “Goddess” costumes from the 99th Class will be displayed in rotation, and a commemorative fair will be held at the same time!

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Helluva Boss Pop-Up Store at Ikebukuro PARCO Opens September 11!

The official mini pop-up store for the international anime “Helluva Boss” will be held at the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP Ikebukuro PARCO location from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026!
Items on display will include Blind Box Plush Series 2, Blind Box Mini Figures (Fitzaroli), Youtooz plush toys, and INFOLENS-original acrylic keychains and T-shirts. A special purchase bonus will also be offered: customers will receive an original clear card (6 varieties total) with every 3,300 yen purchase (tax included).

Collaboration Café

Onimusha × Pasela Resorts Collaboration Café Set to Open on September 4!

A collaboration café featuring Capcom’s sword-fighting action game *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* and Pasela Resorts has been announced. From September 4 to October 12, 2026, a total of nine venues—including seven Karaoke Pasela locations and the Monster Hunter Bar—will offer a lineup of nine collaboration menu items and special perks with every order!

Collaboration Café

Ocha-Inu × Aomi Coffee Collaboration Café: Coming to All 9 Locations Starting October 1!

A collaboration café featuring the character “Ocha-Inu,” which is celebrating its 24th anniversary, and “Aomi Coffee” will be held from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Collaboration drinks will be served and collaboration merchandise will be sold at all nine locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto!

Collaboration Café

The Promised Neverland 10th Anniversary × Princess Cafe: Tokyo Event Report!

The “The Promised Neverland” 10th Anniversary × Princess Cafe collaboration is currently running to great acclaim at Café Theater Terrace on the 4th floor of the Sunshine City Cultural Hall Building in Tokyo through September 11! Here’s a look at the full lineup of 12 collaboration menu items and the café’s interior!

Collaboration Café

“My Little Sister Finds Her Brother’s Obsession with Her Annoying” Cafe Opens in Ikebukuro on August 25!

A collaboration café celebrating the release of Volume 6 of Yoshimizu’s manga *My Little Sister Finds Her Brother’s Obsession Annoying* will be held at the Patio de METRO Etica Ikebukuro location from August 25 to September 13, 2026. The event will feature merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in waitress uniforms, as well as a collaboration menu inspired by food items from the manga. Customers who order food will receive a coaster, and for every 3,000 yen spent on merchandise, they will receive a character card.