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“Shugo Chara!” Chinese-Style Clothing Store Opens in Shinjuku on October 29!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku from October 29 to November 11, 2026! The event will feature large acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges based on newly drawn illustrations themed around cheongsam, as well as venue-exclusive OSMO stamps. Additionally, a venue-exclusive campaign will be held, offering bonus clear cards (10 varieties total) and a chance to win a life-size panel.

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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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Love Live! Sunshine!! POP UP in Shinjuku Starts October 2!

“Love Live! Sunshine!! POP UP SHOP in Marui” is set to open on October 2, 2026, on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Marui Men! The event will feature merchandise based on newly drawn illustrations inspired by the “gal school uniform” concept, a pre-sale of Halloween-themed chibi character goods, a purchase-based raffle with guaranteed prizes, special bonuses for box set purchases, and an exhibition of standee panels.

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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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SONIC & FRIENDS 3rd Anniversary POP-UP in Shibuya Starts October 2!

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of “SONIC & FRIENDS,” the “‘SONIC & FRIENDS’ 3rd Anniversary POP-UP STORE” will be held for a limited time on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Moddy from October 2, 2026, through October 12! In addition to merchandise such as zipper pouches featuring the 3rd-anniversary illustration, a collection of glitter-patterned pin badges, and clear file folders, the venue will also feature a display of photo panels and offer a “clear bookmark” as a bonus for new Epoca Card members.

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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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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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“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.

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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.