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HUNTER×HUNTER THE STAGE 4: The Chimera Ant Arc—Staging in 2027!

The fourth installment of the “HUNTER×HUNTER” THE STAGE series, based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, titled “ “HUNTER×HUNTER” THE STAGE 4″ has been confirmed, with Part 1 set to run from January to February 2027 and Part 2 from July to August 2027 in Tokyo and Kyoto. The fourth installment is based on one of the most popular arcs in the original series, the “Chimera Ant Arc,” and will depict the battle between Gon and his friends and the Chimera Ant army in a two-part series. Here’s a roundup of the performance details!

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MILGRAM Yume Puchi Store Opens at Shibuya Moddy on September 18!

“MILGRAM” will host the “Yume Puchi POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -white-” from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026, at “AMNIBUS STORE -white-” on the 4th floor of Shibuya Moddy! A wide variety of “Yume Puchi” items featuring new illustrations—including heart-shaped pin badges, bromides, illustration cards, aurora die-cut stickers, and wobbling acrylic stands—will be available for pre-release purchase. Additionally, customers who purchase one box of eligible products will receive a box purchase bonus featuring designs from “S” and “Innocent/Guilty.”

Collaboration Café

“OreGairu” Cafe in Jimbocho: 15th Anniversary Collaboration Starts September 18!

A collaboration café commemorating the 15th anniversary of the publication of *My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected* will be held at “Cafe Lish” in Jimbocho from September 18 to October 30, 2026. Four collaboration drinks, each priced at 1,100 yen and inspired by Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama, and Iroha Isshiki, will be available, along with a “book cover cake” priced at 1,800 yen, featuring a design chosen from four different book cover illustrations. Customers who place an order will receive an original coaster as a bonus.

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Sergeant Keroro × Sanrio Pop-Up Store Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 11!

A “Sergeant Keroro” × “Sanrio Characters” pop-up store will kick off on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Ekimaru à la Mode store near the West Exit of JR Kyoto Station, and will then tour to the event space in front of the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station in Espal Sendai for additional stops!
Merchandise such as approximately 10 cm tall squishy plush mascots, acrylic keychains, embroidered pin badges, and tote bags will be available. In-store purchase incentives will also be offered: a message card with every purchase of 3,000 yen or more (tax included), and a paper shopping bag with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

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NERDOG, Mominin, and Yamada yum Joint Pop-Up in Ginza on September 11!

Featuring illustrators NERDOG, Mominin, and Yamada yum, “NERDOG, Mominin, and Yamada yum Joint Pop-Up” will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore’s ART IN CABINET from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (a national holiday). In addition to an exhibition of original artwork, the event will feature “NERDOG’s” first-ever plush toys and large double-sided cushions, “Momi-Ham” embroidered handkerchiefs, “Yamuneko-chan” plush mascot charms, among other original merchandise from all three artists. Also available will be a venue-exclusive clear sticker set and key visual postcards, which will be given away with the purchase of pop-up merchandise.

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Kamen Rider Zetsu Pop-Up Event: Coming to 4 HMV Stores Nationwide Starting September 19!

A “Kamen Rider Zetsu” pop-up shop in collaboration with HMV will be held sequentially at four locations: Osaka and Aichi starting September 19, 2026, and Tokyo and Fukuoka starting October 10, 2026. A total of six commemorative items, including acrylic banner cards and stickers featuring iconic scenes, will be available. Additionally, customers will receive a mini sticker (7 varieties total) as a purchase bonus for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise.

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“Kaiju No. 8: DJ Operation @ Ginza Base” to Be Held on December 5! First-Ever Music Event

The first music event for the anime “Kaiju No. 8,” titled “DJ Daisakusen @ Ginza Base,” will be held on December 5, 2026, at CLUB PLUM in Ginza, Tokyo, with two performances—one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The event will feature a selection of tracks from the original soundtracks of the anime’s first and second seasons, with Yudai Bando appearing as a guest, and Risa Taniguchi and MON/KU serving as DJs.

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The Jack Jeanne Exhibition in Yurakucho and Hakata Starts on October 9!

An exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the game “Jack Jeanne,” created by Suu Ishida and Shin Towada, will be held sequentially at Yurakucho Marui and Hakata Marui starting October 9, 2026. The event will feature 17 types of event-exclusive merchandise, as well as admission gifts that will vary between the first and second halves of the exhibition!

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“Madoka Magica” Movie Store Events at Three Marui Locations to Begin One After Another Starting September 19!

A pop-up shop for *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night’s Turn* will open sequentially starting September 19, 2026, at three Marui locations in Yurakucho, Hakata, and Namba. The lineup features a total of 18 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations of the “Petal Dress”!

Collaboration Café

Muv-Luv × NewType Shinjuku 1st Anniversary Collaboration Café Now Open to Great Acclaim!

A collaboration café celebrating the first anniversary of the release of *Muv-Luv Girls Garden* is being held at Subculture Café & Bar NewType Shinjuku. The event features a total of 17 items, including food inspired by meals from the series and character-themed drinks, and is currently running to great acclaim through October 4, 2026!

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The Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop Opens at Yurakucho Marui on October 3!

The “Sakura Wars” 30th Anniversary POP-UP SHOP ~Romance, Once Again~ will be held from October 3 to October 12, 2026, at the event space on the 8th floor of Yurakucho Marui. A total of 13 new merchandise items featuring brand-new illustrations by Hidenori Matsubara will be available, and there will also be a campaign offering a free mini-card for every 2,000 yen spent, as well as a chance to win a life-size panel.

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Iruma-kun: Gothic Lolita Ver. Premium Shop Opens in Ikebukuro on September 18!

The “Demon Slayer! Iruma-kun” Anime Gothic Lolita Version Premium Shop will be held at POP Culture Style IKEBUKURO in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from September 18 to October 18, 2026. Newly illustrated characters from Team Debimus and Team Gary will be featured in Gothic Lolita outfits, and Asmodeus and Clara’s cheerleading squad will also make an appearance. The merchandise is also scheduled to be available at four Gamers stores.

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Hasanosora POP-UP STORE to Open Successively at Four Loft Locations Starting September 15!

The “Love Live! Hasu no Sora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club” pop-up store will open sequentially at all four Loft locations—starting with Ikebukuro Loft on September 15, 2026—followed by Kanazawa, Namba, and Sakae. A total of 13 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters wearing each unit’s costumes will be available, and a purchase bonus offering one of eight mini stickers for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent will also be provided.

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Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc POPUP Event to Be Held in Tokyo and Osaka Starting September 19!

A pop-up shop for the theatrical film *Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc*, based on the popular manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, will be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex starting September 19, 2026, and at Namba Marui starting October 10. The shop will feature newly illustrated merchandise in a “black-themed” design, as well as items based on original artwork. For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent, customers will receive a bonus illustration card.