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Attack on Titan: Nijigen no Mori—Special Trial for Joining the Corps—Starts October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Oct 19 2026/10/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

As part of the *Attack on Titan* collaboration event currently underway at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, the “Aim for the Survey Corps! ~Special Trial for Enrollment~” event—open to participants of the nighttime event “THE NIGHT WALK”—will be held from October 10 to November 30, 2026. Take a photo striking the same pose as one of the five Pure Titans lurking along the route, and report it at the finish line to receive a “Titan Sticker.”
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Attack on Titan × Sanrio Pop-Up Event at Kiddy Land Starts October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Dec 21 2026/10/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The fifth installment of the “Attack on Titan” × Sanrio Characters collaboration pop-up shop will open at the Kiddyland Omokado Store on October 23, 2026, and at venues in Osaka, Aichi, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, as well as on the online store “Animaru!”, starting October 30! Items on sale will include mascot costumes, the “Style-Up Mascot” Hello Kitty, large acrylic stands, canvas boards, and a web-exclusive metallic pin badge set.
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Cardcaptor Sakura SLEEP Mascot Charm Coming in October!

Period: Oct 6, 2026〜 2026/10/06 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

Pre-orders for the “Cardcaptor Sakura” Gashapon “SLEEP Mascot Charms” will begin on Gashapon Online at 11:00 AM on October 6, 2026! Inspired by an episode in the series where everyone falls asleep due to the power of the cards, all four designs—featuring Sakura, Tsukino, Shaolan, and Kero-chan sleeping on the moon or stars—will be available for 500 yen (tax included) per play.
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“Gentle Waves, A Perfect Day for Couples” Store at Loft Opens October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜Jan 31 2026/10/05 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate the broadcast of the sequel to the drama “Gentle Waves, A Couple’s Good Day,” the “Drama ‘Gentle Waves, A Couple’s Good Day’ POP-UP STORE at Loft” will kick off on October 15, 2026, at the Shinjuku 3-chome Loft, followed by locations in Umeda, Fukui, Sakae, and Hiroshima! The store will feature acrylic stands of Natsumi and Takimasa, tin magnets available exclusively at Loft, mascots of Risumi and Kumamasa, and items featuring Peko-chan and Poko-chan. Special video messages from Kyoko Yoshine and Kyoiya Honda will be screened, and customers who purchase cast cards will receive special bonuses.
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“Shugo Chara!” Chinese-Style Clothing Store Opens in Shinjuku on October 29!

Period: Oct 29, 2026〜Nov 11 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 29 to November 11, 2026! The event will feature large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges based on newly drawn illustrations themed around cheongsam, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, a venue-exclusive campaign will be held, offering bonus clear cards (10 varieties total) and a chance to win a life-size panel.
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Even though Watarase is a total loser, “POP UP in Shibuya” opens on October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜Oct 29 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A POP UP CORNER for Nakagawa Pari’s manga *“Watarase: A Total Loser, Yet…”* will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya (MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 5th Floor) starting October 17, 2026! New merchandise, including a large acrylic stand and an acrylic diorama featuring a brand-new illustration of the character in a dragon-inspired Chinese-style outfit, will be available. Additionally, bonus mini photo cards (7 varieties total) and venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards will be distributed, and a life-size panel will be on display.
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“Magic Knight Rayearth” Pop-Up Shop in Ikebukuro Opens October 28!

Period: Oct 28, 2026〜Nov 10 2026/09/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Magic Knight Rayearth” will be held from October 28 to November 10, 2026, at the Ikebukuro Sukima Store, located in the underground central passageway of JR Ikebukuro Station, in front of the Central Ticket Gate! The shop will feature merchandise based on newly drawn “Aoharu”-themed illustrations, as well as pin badges, acrylic stands, and mini autograph cards. Additionally, customers will receive a postcard (4 designs total) with every purchase of new merchandise priced at 2,200 yen (tax included).
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“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” POP-UP SHOP in Shibuya Opens October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/09/27 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” will open on October 9, 2026, at “AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” on the 5th floor of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109! In addition to the pre-release sale of trading glitter pin badges and large acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “American Diner” concept, postcards will be available as purchase bonuses, and pin badges will be included as a bonus with box set purchases.
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“Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken” × Ichiban Kuji Chokotto: On Sale October 2! Prize A Plush Toy Now Available!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/09/26 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

“Ichiban Kuji Chokotto” based on Fuse’s original work, *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime*, will go on sale in stages starting October 2, 2026. With the theme of “The Primordial Demons × Lord Rimuru,” the lineup will feature plush mascots of the Primordial Demons transformed into slimes, as well as newly illustrated merchandise!
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Kodansha FES 2026 at Animate: Coming to Locations Nationwide Starting October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Nov 15 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“Kodansha FES 2026 in Animate” will be held at Animate locations nationwide (including online stores) starting October 10, 2026! During the event period, for every single volume of a Kodansha-published manga or comic magazine purchased, customers will receive one replica mini-shikishi featuring newly drawn illustrations from 40 titles, including *Medalist*, *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime*, and *Blue Period*.
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The Five Weddings SPECIAL EVENT 2027 Starts May 8!

Period: May 8, 2027〜May 9 2026/09/22 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A special event for the TV anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets,” titled “The Quintessential Quintuplets SPECIAL EVENT 2027 in Tokyo Garden Theater,” will be held over two days on May 8 and May 9, 2027. Priority ticket application coupons will be included for a limited time with the Blu-ray “The Quintessential Quintuplets SPECIAL EVENT 2026 in TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO,” which goes on sale on January 27, 2027. Event details will be announced at a later date.