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Junji Ito POP-UP STORE “Zankyo” at Hands Omiya Opens October 20!

The “Junji Ito POP UP STORE ‘Zankyo’,” themed around the world of Junji Ito’s works, will be held on the 5th floor of the Hands Omiya store from October 20 to November 24, 2026! Limited-edition merchandise will be available, including T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring special illustrations drawn by Junji Ito exclusively for Hakaba Gallery, as well as the Tomie mascot, the “Most Terrifying All-Star” lamp, and blind-box pin badges. An event-exclusive sticker will also be given out with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

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Yumeiro Patissière × Kara Tetsu Halloween Collaboration Starts October 8!

A collaboration between the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissière” and Karaoke Tetsujin will take place at 10 locations nationwide from October 8 to November 23, 2026, featuring new, original Halloween-themed illustrations. We’ll introduce four types of collaboration drinks that come with coasters, special sets, newly illustrated merchandise, concept rooms at the Shibuya Dogenzaka and Osaka Namba locations, and the challenge to sing the designated songs.

Collaboration Café

Haikyu!! Winter After-School Café Opens at 6 Locations Starting November 3!

A collaboration café between the anime “Haikyū!!” and and GALLERY will be held at six locations—Ikebukuro, Yurakucho, Namba, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sendai—from November 3 to December 6, 2026. An original visual depicting a winter afternoon after school bathed in the glow of twilight has been unveiled. Here, we’ll introduce six food items and six drinks inspired by Hinata, Kageyama, Tsukishima, Sawamura, Sugawara, and Azumine, as well as newly illustrated merchandise and special bonuses for ordering.

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“When the Seagulls Cry” POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Starts November 25!

A “When the Seagulls Cry” pop-up shop will be held from November 25 to December 8, 2026, at the Ikebukuro Sukima Store in front of the Central Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station! Merchandise featuring original illustrations by Higashi-sensei celebrating Beatrice’s birthday, as well as retro-style art goods, will be available. Pre-orders will begin on October 7 at the eeo Store online, and a bonus postcard will be included with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent.

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Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival to Be Held in Osaka Starting December 19!

Nijisanji’s first-ever girls’ idol festival, “Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival ~Connecting Rainbows, Finding the Future~,” will be held on December 19 and 20, 2026, at Hall 5 of Intex Osaka, featuring 16 streamers over the two days. We’ll cover ticket prices, the postponement of the advance lottery, streaming tickets, the theme song “Superdimensional Encounter,” as well as sponsored events such as card game tutorials and “favorite idol trips.”

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Hololive Enimai Gacha: Sweets Pâtissier—On Sale October 13!

The “Enimai Lottery: Hololive ~Sweets Pâtissier~” will go on sale sequentially at participating Lawson stores nationwide starting October 13, 2026. Mio Ogami, Watame Sumakimaki, Runa Himemori, Ramie Yukihana, Nene Momozuru, and Koyori Hakui will appear dressed as pastry chefs. Each play costs 850 yen and offers a total of 11 prizes, including kitchen goods and cushions featuring each of the six characters, as well as blankets and acrylic stands, along with original voice messages exclusive to purchasers.

Convenience Store

Hololive × Lawson: Halloween & Fall Fashion Collaboration Starts October 13!

A “Hololive Production” campaign will begin at 7:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, at Lawson, featuring Ayame Hyakki, Okayu Nekomata, Pekora Usada, Noel Shirogane, Raden Juu-Futei, and Vivy Kirara will appear in illustrations featuring Halloween costumes and fall outfits. We’ll introduce the clear files and charms available with the purchase of eligible products, as well as acrylic stands and pin badges sold in-store, the “Autumn Enjoyment Set” available for reservation via @Loppi, and the collaboration decorations at the Shibuya Dogenzaka Upper Store.

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M-Mass “Knick-Knacks Vol. 2” Event Starts November 13 at 15 Hands Stores Nationwide!

To commemorate Hands’ 50th anniversary, the “The Idolmaster SideM” x Hands collaboration project, “The Idolmaster SideM knick-knacks Vol. 2,” will be held as a pop-up store at 15 Hands locations nationwide starting November 13, 2026! In this second installment, the idols appear in newly drawn illustrations dressed as store clerks from different floors—a departure from the first installment—and attention is also focused on the various ways they style their original aprons.

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Persona 30th Anniversary × Yappari Steak Event Starts October 21!

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the “Persona” series, a collaboration with “Yappari Steak” will take place at 44 locations nationwide from October 21 to November 24, 2026. At the four “full collaboration” locations, food and desserts recreating in-game menus, drinks named after past protagonists, and newly illustrated merchandise featuring characters wearing Kariyushi shirts will be available. At the 40 “light collaboration” locations, the “30th Anniversary 3-Item Assortment Plate” will be served.

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Stardust Telepath POP-UP SHOP in Shinjuku Opens October 31!

A pop-up shop for “Stardust Telepath,” based on the original work by Rasuko Okuma, will be held from October 31 to November 15, 2026, at the Kirara & FUZ Official Store on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex! New merchandise, including large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring original illustrations by Rasuko Okuma, will be on sale. There will also be a venue-exclusive campaign offering bonus illustration cards (6 varieties total) and a chance to win an autographed color paper.

Lottery / Prizes / Gacha

Chikawa Ichiban Kuji: Let’s Go to the Amusement Park—Set for Release in April 2027!

It has been announced that the new “Ichiban Kuji Chikawa ~Let’s All Go to the Amusement Park~” from the “Chikawa” series will go on sale in stores in April 2027. A visual depicting Chikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi playing at an amusement park has been released. The price is 795 yen per play (tax included), and the prize lineup will be announced at a later date.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Opens October 30!

The “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS POP-UP SHOP” will be held from October 30 to November 11, 2026, at the eeo POP-UP STORE on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! Featuring new merchandise based on the “Back-to-Back” theme, including newly drawn illustrations by Yusaku Fujiki, Ai, Takashi Homura, and Kamijo Kamimi, as well as new merchandise featuring the “Potenu Art” mini-characters with their plush-style design. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise, customers will receive one random postcard (7 varieties total) as a gift.