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Cinnamoroll POP-UP STORE at 15 Loft Locations Starts October 8!

A pop-up store featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “Cinnamoroll” and “Cinnamo Angels”—“Cinnamoroll & Cinnamo Angels POP-UP STORE in Loft”—will open on October 8, 2026, starting at Umeda Loft and Moyuku Sapporo Loft, and will subsequently be held at 15 Loft locations nationwide! The theme is “Ice Cream,” and the lineup features a wide variety of event-exclusive merchandise in various designs, including T-shirts, tote bags, acrylic keychains, and random pin badges.

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“Gentle Waves, A Perfect Day for Couples” Store at Loft Opens October 15!

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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“My Happy Marriage”: A Collaboration Event with Shrines and Temples Starts October 16!

The “My Happy Marriage (Special Edition)” will be held from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Monday, November 30, 2026, at four shrines: Kamimeguro Hikawa Shrine, Shichisha Shrine, Abe-Oji Shrine, and Nashiki Shrine. Original items for this event—including goshuin stamps with designs unique to each shrine, goshuin albums, and amulets—will be available for purchase, and those who purchase an item will receive a special bookmark. Payment is cash only; there will be no online sales.

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“Moriarty: A Man of Concern for His Country” Exhibition—Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka—Opening Successively Starting December 18!

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the start of the serialization of *Moriarty the Patriot*, the exhibition “Moriarty the Patriot Exhibition – 10th Anniversary” will be held sequentially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka starting December 18, 2026. Trace William’s journey through iconic scenes!

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On Air! 8th Anniversary Store in Ikebukuro and Umeda Opens October 16!

The “On Air! 8th Anniversary Store,” a limited-time pop-up celebrating the 8th anniversary of “On Air!,” will open on October 16, 2026, at the coly more! Ikebukuro PARCO store and the coly more! Umeda NU Chayamachi Store! A total of 18 items from the 8th Anniversary series—including acrylic stands, pin badges, and “tea set cans”—will be available across the first and second halves of the event. Customers will also receive a bonus card for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a bonus shopping bag for purchases of 9,000 yen (tax included) or more.

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“Let’s Go See the Baby Sharks” Exhibition at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka Starts December 27!

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of “Odekake Ko-Zame,” the series’ first-ever exhibition, “Odekake Ko-Zame Exhibition: Omotenashi SEA Tour,” will be held at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting December 27. In addition to displays of 3D models, concept art, and behind-the-scenes footage, merchandise featuring visuals created exclusively for the exhibition will also be available!

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Narumiya Characters: A Lovely Café in Shinjuku and Umeda—Opening October 16!

To commemorate the first anniversary of NARUMIYA HAPPY PARK, the Narumiya Characters-themed café “NARUMIYA CHARACTERS Lovely Stand” will open for a limited time starting October 16, 2026, in Shinjuku, Tokyo (Lumine Est Shinjuku), and in Umeda, Osaka (KITTE Osaka) starting October 29. The cafe will feature a menu inspired by Mimirī-chan, Berie-chan, and the new characters Ripan-chan and Wanpī-chan, as well as cafe-exclusive, newly illustrated merchandise. Reservations will be accepted starting at 6:00 PM on October 2.

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Hetalia POP-UP SHOP in Tokyo and Osaka Starts October 31!

A pop-up shop for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya starting October 31, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubas starting December 4! Under the theme of “Autumn Parade,” the event will feature new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in autumn-themed outfits, along with the distribution of special gifts and a panel exhibition. Post-event online sales via the MEDICOS ONLINE SHOP are also planned.

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Detective PreCure! × Real Escape Game: Starting November 27!

The first collaboration between the TV anime “Detective PreCure!” and the Real Escape Game, titled “The Treasure Chest Has Disappeared!? The Mystery from the Phantom Thieves,” will be held sequentially starting November 27 in Kichijoji and at Hirakata Park. Join Detective PreCure in solving the mystery of the missing treasure chest in this hands-on game!

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

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.

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

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.

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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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Danganronpa POP-UP STORE in Tokyo and Osaka Opens October 2!

The “Danganronpa Series × Mephisto POP UP STORE in SHIBUYA109” will be held at WALLMA in the SHIBUYA109 Shibuya and SHIBUYA109 Abeno locations from October 2 to October 20, 2026! Items such as acrylic stands and trading photo-style cards featuring original illustrations by illustrator Mephisto, depicting characters in punk fashion, will be on sale. For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one random bromide (out of a total of 12 varieties) as a gift.

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

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.