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Collaboration Café

“I Don’t Like Haruno-san at All” × THE Character CAFE Held in Ikebukuro!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Sep 30 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration event titled “I Don’t Like Haruno-san at All” with THE Character CAFE will be held from September 19 to September 30, 2026, at the THE Character CAFE Grand Scape Ikebukuro location. A total of 10 collaboration menu items and merchandise themed around “Suzuri-chan’s Birthday Party”—a brand-new illustration by Yasaka Kojitsu—will be available, and an autograph session with Yasaka Kojitsu will be held on September 27.
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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!
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.
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.
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at JR Ikebukuro Station Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Sep 28 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for living their lives to the fullest despite their clumsiness—will be held from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Monday, September 28, 2026, at the event space outside the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including the “It’s Way Too Delicious! ‘Water’… Mascot,” leopard-print vanity pouches and pin badges, Pasta-rai-suke T-shirts, and zip-up hoodies from the horror series.
Collaboration Café

Gnosia × eeo Cafe: Collaboration Cafe Opens September 19!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Oct 8 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The fourth installment of the collaboration between the sci-fi werewolf game “Gnosia” and eeo Cafe will be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Thursday, October 8, 2026. The event will feature a collaboration menu and new merchandise inspired by the six characters—depicted as a music band and illustrated by Keiko-sensei!
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Sergeant Keroro × Sanrio Pop-Up Store Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Oct 26 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

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!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 18 2026/09/05 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

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!

September 15, 2026– 2026/09/05 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

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!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/04 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

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!

February 19, 2027— 2026/09/03 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

“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!

Period: Sep 9, 2026〜Sep 21 2026/09/03 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

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!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Sep 27 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

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!

Period: Sep 4, 2026〜Oct 12 2026/08/31 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

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!