Watanare’s “Alice in Wonderland” Store Event in Tokyo and Osaka on October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 8 2026/10/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “POP UP SHOP ~Alice in Wonderland~” for the TV anime “There’s No Way I Could Be a Girlfriend, No Way, No Way! (*Or Maybe It Wasn’t Impossible!?)” will be held simultaneously at three locations starting October 23, 2026: Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 in Tokyo, the Volks Osaka Showroom in Osaka, and the Hobby Stock Web Shop! Character fine-art prints, tapestries, acrylic stands, and other items featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the fairy tale *Alice in Wonderland* will be available for pre-sale, and a raffle will be held where customers can win prizes such as a newly drawn A4 visual acrylic plate for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible merchandise.

“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” 5th Anniversary Exhibition: Signing Events to Be Held in Osaka and Fukuoka!

Period: Dec 10, 2026〜Jan 11 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Following the event at the Tokyo venue, a signing session with artist Sakami Mika for the 5th Anniversary Exhibition of “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” will also be held at the Osaka venue (December 10, 2026) and the Fukuoka venue (January 28, 2027). Lottery registration for tickets including the autograph session at the Osaka venue will begin on October 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on ePlus, and signatures will be provided in the exhibition pamphlet handed out on the day of the event.

“Hikaru no Go” Exclusive Shop at Animate Starts October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the TV anime “Hikaru no Go,” a special pop-up shop titled “~Picture Scroll on the Go Board~” will be held on the 5th floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from October 17 to November 1, 2026! In addition to the sale and display of event-exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn anniversary illustrations of Hikaru and 10 other characters dressed in traditional Japanese attire, there will also be a purchase bonus for washi-style coasters and a special promotion on the Studio Pierrot Store online shop offering free postcards with qualifying purchases.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 25th Anniversary Cafe in Ikebukuro: Menu & Merchandise Revealed!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 22 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters,” the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters × Collaboration Cafe Honpo BLANC [Revival Edition]” The collaboration menu, promotional items, and merchandise have been revealed, and reservations for the Ikebukuro location will open on October 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The lineup includes 16 types of monster-themed drinks, food and desserts that will rotate between the first and second halves of the event, and life-size acrylic stands. A pop-up takeout event is also scheduled to take place in Osaka starting November 27.

“Diamond A” Burger Cafe Opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka on October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜Nov 8 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration café titled “NORANEKO GANG BURGER,” featuring the TV anime *Diamond no A Act II -Second Season-* and mixx garden, will be held at the mixx garden Ikebukuro and Osaka Nipponbashi locations from October 9 to November 8, 2026. The event will feature a collaboration menu and merchandise based on newly drawn illustrations themed around a burger shop, and customers who order food or drinks will receive mini bromides and coasters.

VIVANT Pop-Up Store & Special Exhibition in Nihonbashi Starts October 7!

Period: Oct 7, 2026〜Oct 20 2026/10/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The TBS Sunday Theater series “VIVANT” × Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store pop-up store and special exhibition will be held starting October 7, 2026, in the Central Hall on the first floor of the Main Building! In addition to the sale of limited-edition merchandise featuring the “Magokoro” (Heavenly Maiden) statue design, “Betsuban” manju, and collaboration items with long-established brands, the event will feature an exhibition of costumes and props from the drama, a photo spot recreating a scene from Episode 11, and a drum performance greeting at the Mitsukoshi Theater!

Touken Ranbu: Tōneko Cafe, 6th Edition—Opening in Akihabara and Osaka on October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 15 2026/09/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The sixth installment of “Touken Cat Cafe,” a collaboration between “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” and Collaboration Cafe Honpo, featuring the sword gentlemen transformed into cats in “Touken Ranbu: Touken Cat Gentlemen,” will be held at the Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi locations from October 23 to November 15, 2026. The event will feature “cat-themed” drinks inspired by 10 swordmen—including Atsufuji Shiro and Tsurumaru Kuninaga—as well as cat-themed food and desserts. New merchandise will be on sale, and panels displaying original illustrations will be on display. Reservations open on October 2 at 12:00 PM.

The “McCain Yumekawa Fair” at Animate Starts October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Yumekawa Fair in Animate” for the TV anime *There Are Too Many Losing Heroines!* will be held starting October 10, 2026, at six Animate locations nationwide, including the Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, and Nagoya Store! A total of 8 items, including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring newly drawn “Yumekawa Ver.” illustrations, will be available. A campaign will also be held where customers will receive a special bookmark (5 varieties total) with every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.

“Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts” POP-UP Event in Tokyo and Osaka Starts October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Oct 11 2026/09/16 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Fools, Tests, and Summoned Beasts” TV Anime POP UP CORNER at Melon Books will be held from October 2 to October 11, 2026, at the Melon Books Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi stores, as well as through the Melon Books online store. The lineup includes pin badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and “POPArt” merchandise. Additionally, a store-exclusive purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (out of a total of 3 types).

“The Manga ‘The Fate Rewinder’ Animate Fair Starts September 28!”

Period: Sep 28, 2026〜Oct 12 2026/09/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

An Animate Fair for the manga *The Fate Rewinder* by Futa Kimura will be held starting September 28, 2026, at Animate’s Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, Umeda Store, and 10 other locations nationwide!
Pre-release merchandise featuring illustrations from the original manga—such as collectible pin badges and acrylic cards—will be available, and customers who purchase eligible items will receive a free set of “postcards (6 varieties total)” as a bonus.

“K-ON! POP UP CORNER” at Kotobukiya in Osaka Starts September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Sep 27 2026/09/10 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “POP UP CORNER in Kotobukiya” event for the TV anime “K-ON!” will be held at Kotobukiya Nipponbashi in Osaka from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 27, 2026! New merchandise—including pin badges, acrylic stand plates, and acrylic keychains featuring scenes from the series and newly illustrated mini-character designs—will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive one randomly selected illustration card (5 types total).

Pokémon Legends Research Starts September 9 in Nihonbashi and Yaesu!

Period: Sep 9, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部イベント班

“Legendary Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu,” where you can encounter Legendary Pokémon, will be held from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. More than 100 Pokémon, including statues of 19 legendary Pokémon, will appear throughout the city. While the statues and decorations are free to enjoy, there will also be paid puzzle challenges and a total of 14 types of event-exclusive merchandise available.

Nijigaku POP-UP STORE at Volks Tokyo/Osaka Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for *Love Live! Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club* will be held at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 starting Friday, September 18, 2026, and at the Volks Osaka Showroom starting Saturday, October 10!
A total of 13 merchandise items—including Trading Heart pin badges, acrylic stands, and half-B2 tapestries—featuring newly drawn illustrations titled “Goddesses of Flowers” will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: customers will receive a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items.

“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.

“My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Much” Jersey Maid Store Event in 2 Cities on August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for Amamori-sensei’s role-reversal BL manga *My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Overwhelming* will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, August 28, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka starting Wednesday, October 7!
In addition to new merchandise—such as acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mizuki Yaeno and Masato Uzuki in their jersey maid outfits—there will be a giveaway of all 7 types of mini photo cards as a bonus for every 2,000 yen spent, as well as a giveaway campaign offering a chance to win a life-size panel exclusive to the Tokyo venue.

“Love Live! Marine Sailor Store” Opens at 3 Locations Starting August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Oct 12 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Love Live!” pop-up store, *Love Live! POP UP STORE ~Marine Collection~*, will kick off at Akihabara Grand Entas on Friday, August 28, 2026, and will tour all three venues—G-Store Osaka and G-Store Nagoya!
In addition to merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the μ’s members in marine sailor outfits and standee displays, the event will offer a free bromide with every 3,000 yen spent, birthday bonuses starting September 9, and a summary of the event details leading up to the simultaneous holding of the 《“Love Live!” Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026,” which runs simultaneously on the 4th floor of the same building.