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“Dr. STONE” and 5 Other Titles: “After Kyoto Mafu” Event in Yurakucho Starts October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜Oct 28 2026/10/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“After Kyomaf,” featuring merchandise originally sold at the THE Chara booth at Kyomaf 2026, will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui starting October 16, 2026! Merchandise and purchase-bonus bromides from five titles—*Shugo Chara!*, *Dr. STONE*, *Fate/strange Fake*, *BOYS be MAID!*, and *Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club*—will be available, and on the first day, October 16, entry will be limited via a digital ticket system.
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“Uri the Fox” POP-UP Event at Animate Ikebukuro Starts October 14!

Period: Oct 14, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/10/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for Nea-sensei’s “Uri-kun the Fox” will be held on the 3rd floor of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store starting October 14, 2026!
To commemorate the release of Volume 2, merchandise such as acrylic figures and heart-shaped pins featuring brand-new illustrations by Nea will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: a square bromide will be given for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent.
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On Air! 8th Anniversary Store in Ikebukuro and Umeda Opens October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/10/04 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

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

Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/10/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

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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Millimas POP-UP SHOP at Yurakucho Marui Opens October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Oct 22 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “The Idolmaster Million Live! POP UP SHOP” is set to take place on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui from October 10 to October 22, 2026! In addition to the re-release of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Tsubasa Ibuki, Tamaki Ogami, Kaimi Kosaka, Minako Satake, Emi Tokoro, Ayumi Maihama, Arisa Matsuda, and Nao Yokoyama—which were originally sold at the “Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” THE Character Booth—will be restocked, and additional merchandise is also scheduled to go on sale.
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Despair at 30 Degrees Below Zero: Pop-Up Store in Yurakucho Opens September 26!

Period: Sep 26, 2026〜Oct 7 2026/09/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the visual novel game “Despair at 30 Degrees Below Zero” by Mitsudomoe Studio will be held on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui from September 26 to October 7, 2026. A total of 10 items will be available, including aurora pins and acrylic figures featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “pajamas” theme. Additionally, a special purchase bonus will be offered: for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive one random bromide photo selected from a set of 10 varieties!
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The “DereMas” Pop-Up Shop at Yurakucho Marui Opens on September 26!

Period: Sep 26, 2026〜Oct 14 2026/09/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls POP UP SHOP” is set to open on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui on September 26, 2026! As a post-event merchandise pop-up shop for the “Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 (Kyomaf),” merchandise will be on sale for a limited time through October 14. We’ve compiled the latest information, including event details, business hours, special benefits for customers, and entry guidelines.
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Love Live! Sauna Event #5: Coming to 12 locations nationwide starting September 23!

Period: Sep 23, 2026〜Oct 8 2026/09/11 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The fifth installment of the “Love Live! Series × Sauna and Rock Bath Facility Collaboration: ‘Love Live! Sauna’” will be held at 12 facilities nationwide from September 23 to October 8, 2026. The fifth installment will feature μ’s as its theme, with merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the members enjoying the sauna, as well as a “Music Löyly” event where guests can relax while listening to μ’s songs.
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“I Don’t Like Haruno-san at All” × THE Character CAFE Held in Ikebukuro!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Sep 30 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration event titled “I Don’t Like Haruno-san at All” with THE Character CAFE will be held from September 19 to September 30, 2026, at the THE Character CAFE Grand Scape Ikebukuro location. A total of 10 collaboration menu items and merchandise themed around “Suzuri-chan’s Birthday Party”—a brand-new illustration by Yasaka Kojitsu—will be available, and an autograph session with Yasaka Kojitsu will be held on September 27.
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PSYREN Café at Tokyo Dome City Set to Open on September 26!

Period: Sep 26, 2026〜Oct 7 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between “PSYREN” and THE Character CAFE STAND at Tokyo Dome City will take place from September 26 to October 7, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations of the seven characters, including Ageha, have been unveiled, and the event will feature limited-time original collaboration menu items, special gifts for purchasers, and the sale of new merchandise.
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Manosaba POP-UP SHOP at DiverCity Tokyo Opens September 4!

Period: Sep 4, 2026〜Sep 29 2026/09/02 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for “Magical Girl’s Witch Trial” will be held from Friday, September 4, 2026, through Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at THE Character Shop on the 5th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza!
In addition to merchandise such as hologram pins featuring the “school uniform-style” design and large acrylic stands, the event will feature a food truck where you can receive one of 13 original coasters, a stamp rally at seven locations throughout the venue, and a special photo card giveaway with a chance to win a prize for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
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Identity V × Cafe Fan Base: Collaboration Café and Merchandise Sale to Launch Simultaneously on September 4!

Period: Sep 4, 2026〜Oct 18 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration event between “IdentityV: The Fifth Personality” and the City of Yokohama will be held from September 4 to October 18, 2026. Featuring original illustrations of esports-themed superhero team costumes, the event will offer a collaboration menu at the café on the 5th floor of Landmark Plaza and limited-edition merchandise at the merchandise booth on the 5th floor of MARK IS Minato Mirai.
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“Seirai” 10th Anniversary of Her Artistic Career: Pop-Up Store in Yurakucho on September 10!

Period: Sep 10, 2026〜Sep 23 2026/09/01 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Seirai 10th Anniversary POP-UP SHOP,” celebrating the 10th anniversary of Seirai’s artistic career, will be held on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui from Thursday, September 10, 2026, through Wednesday, September 23, 2026! New merchandise, including Cheki-style cards and acrylic figures featuring original illustrations from *Gachikoi Nenchaku-ju: I Want to Be a Streamer’s Girlfriend* and *Ryoshiki Rei’s Theory of Ghost Marriage*, will be available. The event will also feature a signing session, COSMIC 2-shot photo sessions, and a giveaway of bromides plus a raffle for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent.
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“The Pair from the Underworld” Morning Ver. Store Opens in Shinjuku Starting August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Sep 6 2026/08/24 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Yomi no Tsugai” will be held on the 7th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, September 6!
The lineup will feature new original merchandise, including collection cards, pins, acrylic stands, and rubber desk mats based on the newly illustrated “Morning Routine” theme. There will also be a giveaway where customers receive a bromide for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent, as well as a raffle for a chance to win an extra-large acrylic figure.
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“Koi-domo” × Sanrio Store Opens in Tokyo and Osaka Starting August 28!

Period: Aug 28, 2026〜Sep 23 2026/08/21 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A collaboration event between Coco Uzuki’s *Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels* and Sanrio Characters—the “Fall in Love, Deceptive Angels × Sanrio Characters POP-UP SHOP”—is set to open on Friday, August 28, 2026, on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo!
Limited-edition merchandise, such as pin badges and acrylic stands featuring original illustrations pairing Otogi with My Melody, Toki with Cinnamoroll, Beni with Hello Kitty, and Rai with Bad Batsumaru, will be available. The event is also scheduled to tour to Abeno Hoop in Osaka, followed by an online sale.