CATEGORY Ponkan #8

Pop-up Store

“OreGairu” 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop in Tokyo and Chiba Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Dec 7 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A “POP UP” event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the publication of *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected* (*OreGairu*) will be held nationwide starting September 18, 2026, beginning at the Seibu Shibuya Store. Featuring illustrations by Ponkan⑧, the 15th-anniversary merchandise lineup includes apparel such as windbreakers and character T-shirts, as well as a wide variety of goods like acrylic stands, collectible pin badges, and tapestries. A promotional campaign will also be held, offering a free clear bookmark with any single purchase totaling 3,000 yen or more.
News

“OreGairu” × JR Tokai “Favorite Character Trip” Collaboration Starts September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Mar 31 2026/08/30 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

A collaboration between JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign and *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected*, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original manga, will run from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
Exclusively on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, four original short stories written specifically for this event by the series’ creator, Wataru Watari, will be distributed. Original cards and clear files will also be available as special gifts for passengers.
Manga, Magazines, Light Novels

The “OreGairu” 15th Anniversary Mook “-Koku-” Is Set for Release on September 18!

September 18, 2026— 2026/08/29 コラボカフェ編集部 イベント班

A light novel written by Wataru Tō and illustrated by Ponkan⑧ The 15th-anniversary mook for *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected* (*OreGairu*), titled *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected: Toki*, will be released by Shogakukan on Friday, September 18, 2026. To commemorate the series’ 15th anniversary and cumulative global sales exceeding 15 million copies, the book features never-before-seen early materials, in-depth interviews reflecting on the past, and celebratory columns themed around the number “15.” It is A4 size, 124 pages, and priced at 3,520 yen (tax included).