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Gloomy CHAXCORE GATHERIN’ in Omotesando Starts September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up event titled “CHAXCORE GATHERIN’ (Chaxcore Gatherin) ~Gloomy and His Hilarious Friends Special~,” featuring characters created by Mr. Mori Chuck such as “Gloomy the Mischievous Bear” and “The Versatile Rabbit,” will be held at Gallery W in Omotesando, Tokyo, starting Friday, September 18, 2026!
In addition to an exhibition of panels featuring newly drawn artwork, the event will showcase venue-exclusive merchandise such as canvas art and acrylic stands, as well as the mascot from the first installment of the new “CHAXCORE” series. There will also be a signing session with artist Chuck Mori and a meet-and-greet event with Gloomy.
Collaboration Café

Dr. STONE PARTY Vol. 2 Starts October 2 in Omotesando!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Oct 31 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Dr.STONE PARTY vol.2,” a collaboration café based on the TV anime “Dr.STONE,” will be held at the NATSLIVE CAFE Omotesando location from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The event will feature a total of 12 collaboration menu items, each featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in Halloween costumes, as well as original merchandise. Customers will receive different promotional gifts with each food and drink order.
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Shimajiro “&Shimajiro” Event Starts September 11 at 11 Kiddyland Stores!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Sep 24 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A new collection themed “My Room” from Benesse’s “&Shimajiro” will be available for a limited-time pre-sale from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11 Kiddyland stores nationwide. In addition to a total of 77 items—including plush toys, face-print drawstring pouches, and a secret collection—we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the event dates, prices, and participating stores, featuring exclusive gifts for purchasers such as limited-edition stickers and reusable bags, as well as photo sessions with Shimajiro at the Osaka Umeda and Hiroshima PARCO stores!
Collaboration Café

Hetalia Animate Cafe: Anniversary Collaboration Starts October 8!

Period: Oct 8, 2026〜Nov 11 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CAFE,” a collaboration café for the anime “Hetalia World★Stars,” will be held from October 8 to November 11, 2026, at Animate Café Ikebukuro Store 3 and Nagoya Store 2. The event will feature 11 collaboration menu items showcasing original illustrations exclusive to Animate, as well as merchandise such as acrylic stands. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with menu orders, and photo cards will be provided upon payment.
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NIJISANJI EN Pop-Up Store Opens at 5 Locations Starting September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The pop-up store “NIJISANJI EN Welcome home, boys!” by the VTuber group “NIJISANJI EN” will open starting Friday, September 18, 2026, at HMV & BOOKS SHIBUYA, followed by locations in Nagoya, Hakata, and Namba, and Shinjuku. Featuring acrylic stands and pin badges using newly shot visuals of Albarn Knox, Claude Clomark, Sunny Briscoe, Ukiki Violeta, Bentacrow Bringer, and Vesalius Bandage, Yu Q Wilson. In addition to these items—which include acrylic stands, pin badges, fluffy loungewear, and Japan-exclusive merchandise sets—the event will also feature a venue-exclusive mini-game titled “The Phantom Thief Jewel Game,” surprise videos, and photo spots.
Collaboration Café

The “Rose Tea Parlor” Cafe from “Idolmaster” Opens in 4 Cities on October 1!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜Dec 27 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Rose Tea Parlor” collaboration café for *The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls* will open at four SMILE BASE CAFE locations starting October 1, 2026, beginning with the Nagoya Sakae branch. A total of 13 collaboration menu items and 6 types of merchandise, themed around “Rose Tea Parlor”—featuring a rose-patterned dress—and the newly illustrated “Crescent Princess,” will be available. Random coasters will be given as a bonus with food and drink orders, and random postcards will be provided upon payment.
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Nijigaku POP-UP STORE at Volks Tokyo/Osaka Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 25 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for *Love Live! Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club* will be held at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 starting Friday, September 18, 2026, and at the Volks Osaka Showroom starting Saturday, October 10!
A total of 13 merchandise items—including Trading Heart pin badges, acrylic stands, and half-B2 tapestries—featuring newly drawn illustrations titled “Goddesses of Flowers” will be on sale. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: customers will receive a postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items.
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Junji Ito POP-UP SHOP “Gaze” Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“Junji Ito POP-UP SHOP ‘Manazashi’,” a pop-up shop featuring original merchandise based on illustrations from the works of horror manga artist Junji Ito, will be held on a rotating basis starting Friday, September 18, 2026, at three locations: Tower Records Shibuya, Abeno Hoop, and Fukuoka Parco—starting Friday, September 18, 2026!
The event will feature apparel and collectibles based on masterpieces such as “Tomie,” “The Handsome Boy at the Crossroads,” and “The Hanging Balloon,” and the venue will include a mirrored area where countless “eyes” of Tomie cover an entire wall, as well as photo spots.
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at JR Ikebukuro Station Opens September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Sep 28 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for living their lives to the fullest despite their clumsiness—will be held from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Monday, September 28, 2026, at the event space outside the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station!
The lineup will feature a wide variety of new products, including the “It’s Way Too Delicious! ‘Water’… Mascot,” leopard-print vanity pouches and pin badges, Pasta-rai-suke T-shirts, and zip-up hoodies from the horror series.
Collaboration Café

Gnosia × eeo Cafe: Collaboration Cafe Opens September 19!

Period: Sep 19, 2026〜Oct 8 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The fourth installment of the collaboration between the sci-fi werewolf game “Gnosia” and eeo Cafe will be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 19, 2026, through Thursday, October 8, 2026. The event will feature a collaboration menu and new merchandise inspired by the six characters—depicted as a music band and illustrated by Keiko-sensei!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

Yusei Matsui Original Art Exhibition at 2 Venues—Merchandise Now Available! Opening Sequentially Starting September 11!

Period: Sep 11, 2026〜Jan 24 2026/09/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

Details for the “Yusei Matsui Original Art Exhibition: ~The Appeal of Human~” have been announced. The exhibition will be held sequentially at two venues—Namba Marui starting September 11, 2026, and Yurakucho Marui starting January 15, 2027—featuring approximately 300 original artworks and a total of 61 original merchandise items!