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“Natsume’s Book of Friends: A Little Nap” POP-UP at Loft—Opens December 11!

The pop-up store for the anime *Natsume’s Book of Friends*, based on the original work by Yuki Midorikawa, titled “*Natsume’s Book of Friends POP UP STORE in Loft: Act IV*,” will be held for a limited time starting December 11, 2026, at select Loft locations! A new, original illustration based on the concept of “napping” has been unveiled, and details regarding participating stores and merchandise will be announced at a later date.

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Hololive Touring Exhibition: An Invitation Filled with Gratitude—Opening in Tokyo on October 10!

Hololive Production’s official nationwide touring exhibition, “hololive Grand Reception ~An Invitation Filled with Gratitude~,” will kick off on October 10, 2026, at TOKYO DREAM PARK. We’ll introduce exhibits featuring the key visual—a newly drawn illustration of the characters in dresses created exclusively for this exhibition—as well as the “hololive Sign Simulation” where you can choose from 63 characters, audio guides, venue-exclusive merchandise, and an invitation ticket as an admission bonus.

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Gridman Universe Store Opens in Tokyo and Kyoto on October 19!

The “Gridman Universe” HEROINES ’80s Idol POP UP SHOP is set to open on October 19, 2026, at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA and at the Kyoto IP Bookstore! Items such as acrylic stand figures and B2 tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of Rikka and Yume, inspired by ’80s idols, will be available. Customers will receive a free promotional bromide with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.

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Re:Zero × Karaoke Tetsujin Event Part 2: “Dressed in Black” Set for November!

The second collaboration between the TV anime “Re:Zero—Starting Life in Another World” and “Karaoke Tetsujin,” titled “Vol. 2,” is scheduled to take place in November 2026. Exclusive collaboration illustrations featuring Subaru, Emilia, Rem, Ram, and others dressed in black have been unveiled, and further details will be announced at a later date.

Collaboration Café

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

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.

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Code Geass Check Suit Store at Yurindo Opens October 2!

A pop-up store for the TV anime “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” (Check Suit Ver.) will be held at Yurindo Yokohama Station West Comic Kingdom from October 2 to October 30, 2026! Featuring acrylic stands, pin badges, and high-resolution A4-sized art based on newly drawn illustrations of Lelouch, Suzaku, C.C., and Kallen in checkered suits, the event will also offer a random “clear bookmark” (8 varieties total) as a bonus for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent.

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“Girls und Panzer” China Lolita Store Opens in Shinjuku on October 23!

A pop-up shop for the anime “Girls & Panzer: The Final Chapter” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 23 to November 5, 2026! New merchandise, such as large acrylic stands and tapestries featuring newly drawn illustrations of outfits inspired by “China Lolita,” will be available for purchase. Additionally, there will be a giveaway of bonus illustration cards, as well as a campaign offering venue-exclusive birthday illustration cards featuring Miho Nishizumi and Arisu Shimada, along with life-size panels.

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“Aobuta” × Keikyu: Standees and Limited-Edition Wallpapers at 6 Locations Starting October 8!

A collaboration between the “Seishun Buta Yarou” series and “Keikyu Kyun Travel” will take place from 12:00 PM on October 8, 2026, through November 3. Character standees will be set up at six locations along the Keikyu Line. By scanning the QR codes on the panels, you can receive original wallpapers featuring each Keikyu Line station as the background—exclusive to those specific locations.

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AMPTAK 4th Anniversary Café at 9 Sweets Paradise Locations Starts October 2!

To commemorate the 4th anniversary of the 2.5-dimensional vocal group “AMPTAKxCOLORS,” the collaboration café “AMPTAKxCOLORS 4th Anniversary Café in Sweets Paradise” will be held at nine Sweets Paradise locations starting October 2, 2026. Featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations in colorful patterned jackets, the event will offer collaboration menu items supervised by the members, special 4th-anniversary desserts, and original cards where you can choose your favorite design.

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“Firefly Wedding” POP-UP SHOP in Ikebukuro Starts October 20!

The “Little Red Riding Hood Ver. POP UP SHOP” for the TV anime “Hotaru no Yomeiri” is set to open on October 20, 2026, on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO! The shop will feature trading cards, acrylic stands, acrylic art boards, and other merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around Little Red Riding Hood. A purchase bonus will also be available, offering a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.

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Petit Cure Merchandise Fair at Yokohama Loft Starts October 17!

The “Petit Cure ~Precure Fairies~” Merchandise Fair is set to take place from October 17 to November 1, 2026, at the Character Goods Section in Zone B of Loft Yokohama! New products, such as mini acrylic dioramas and pin badges featuring brand-new illustrations of the Puchi Cure characters enjoying the snow, will be on sale. In addition, mini cards and venue-exclusive illustration cards will be distributed as purchase bonuses, and mini panels will be on display.

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“Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Mystery” Pop-Up Store in Tokyo and Osaka Opens October 14!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime *Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Detective Story* will open on October 14, 2026, at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan and Abeno and! New, specially illustrated merchandise based on the “modern kimono” concept will be available, with details to be announced in future updates.

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HUNTER×HUNTER G.I. Arc POP-UP Event at 8 Venues Nationwide—Starts October 9!

The “POP UP STORE GREED ISLAND ARCHIVES” for the TV anime *HUNTER×HUNTER* will be held at eight locations nationwide, starting at Shinjuku Marui Annex on October 9, 2026! A total of 19 items will be available, including acrylic stands and pin badges featuring original illustrations by MADHOUSE, chibi-style illustrations, and anime key frames and stills from the G.I. (Greed Island) arc, and the G.I. Acrylic Card Collection. Additionally, customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive one randomly selected “Anime Keyframe Art Card” (4 varieties total) as a purchase bonus.

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Golden Kamuy × Autobacs: The Exclusive Collaboration Event Is a Hit!

A collaboration campaign between the TV anime “Golden Kamuy” and Autobacs will run from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Featuring an original visual depicting the nine characters in their overalls, the campaign will include the distribution of limited-edition illustration cards, a prize drawing, and the sale of merchandise available exclusively at 130 stores!

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Even though Watarase is a total loser, “POP UP in Shibuya” opens on October 17!

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.