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“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.
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“Hikaru no Go” Merchandise Fair at 17 TSUTAYA Locations Starts October 1!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜Oct 16 2026/09/15 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A “Hikaru no Go” merchandise fair is set to take place from October 1 to October 16, 2026, at a total of 17 locations nationwide, including TSUTAYA and Tsutaya Bookstores! Featuring a total of nine items—including authentic hanging scrolls crafted by master scroll artisans, as well as canvas boards, desk mats, acrylic stands, fan-shaped acrylic keychains, large foil-stamped pin badges, and collectible washi-style pin badges, mini autograph cards, and framed magnets—we’ve compiled a list of participating stores, prices, and important notes.
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Death Note × Ichiban Kuji: On Sale January 2027! Nia and Mello Make Their Debut!

Period: Jan 16, 2027〜 2026/08/24 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Ichiban Kuji DEATH NOTE 2” will go on sale in stages starting January 16, 2027. As a preview of the lineup, two prizes have been revealed: Prize C, the “Nia Figure” (approx. 16 cm), and Prize D, the “Mello Figure” (approx. 13 cm). The price is 850 yen per play (tax included), and details on the other prizes will be announced at a later date.