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Pop-up Store

“Yowamushi Pedal: Gleamistia Ver.” Store Opens in Akihabara Starting August 28!

The “Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK” POP UP STORE (Gleamistia ver.) will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026!
New merchandise, including acrylic stands and hologram pin badges featuring a classic, newly drawn illustration inspired by a starry sky, will be available. The event will also feature a panel exhibition and a giveaway of hologram sheets for every 3,000 yen spent.

Pop-up Store

“My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Much” Jersey Maid Store Event in 2 Cities on August 28!

A pop-up shop for Amamori-sensei’s role-reversal BL manga *My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Overwhelming* will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya in Tokyo starting Friday, August 28, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka starting Wednesday, October 7!
In addition to new merchandise—such as acrylic stands and a collection of pin badges featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mizuki Yaeno and Masato Uzuki in their jersey maid outfits—there will be a giveaway of all 7 types of mini photo cards as a bonus for every 2,000 yen spent, as well as a giveaway campaign offering a chance to win a life-size panel exclusive to the Tokyo venue.

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“Love Live! Marine Sailor Store” Opens at 3 Locations Starting August 28!

The “Love Live!” pop-up store, *Love Live! POP UP STORE ~Marine Collection~*, will kick off at Akihabara Grand Entas on Friday, August 28, 2026, and will tour all three venues—G-Store Osaka and G-Store Nagoya!
In addition to merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the μ’s members in marine sailor outfits and standee displays, the event will offer a free bromide with every 3,000 yen spent, birthday bonuses starting September 9, and a summary of the event details leading up to the simultaneous holding of the 《“Love Live!” Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026,” which runs simultaneously on the 4th floor of the same building.

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Nogenora Pop-Up Store at Volks Akihabara Opens August 28!

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “No Game No Life” will be held starting Friday, August 28, 2026, at the event space on the 6th floor of Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2!
In addition to the pre-release sale of various items—such as acrylic stands, trading goods, and body pillow covers featuring newly drawn illustrations—there will also be an on-site purchase bonus lottery where customers can win an “A5 acrylic panel” for every 2,000 yen spent.

Pop-up Store

“Kiss After the Investigation” Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo and Osaka Open August 27!

A pop-up store for the live-action drama “Kiss After the Investigation,” based on Suu-sensei’s popular BL manga, will open at Manga-ten Shibuya on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and will move to Manga-ten Tennoji starting Tuesday, September 15. The exhibition—which is free to enter—will feature standee panels of Heisuke Takoi and Shu Shiono (played by Shu Watanabe and Riyu Saito), stills from the drama, costumes and props from the series, a welcome board signed by the cast and Suu-sensei, and reproductions of original artwork from the manga. Original pop-up merchandise will also be available for purchase.

Collaboration Café

“Liar! Goku-o-kun” × “Kashi Battle” Cafe Opens August 26!

By Makoto Yoshimoto A collaboration café featuring *Liar! Goku-o-kun* and *Kashi Battle*, created by Makoto Kimoto, will be held at Charum Café (Ikebukuro) in Tokyo from August 26 to September 27, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE (Nipponbashi) in Osaka from October 21 to November 15, 2026. In addition to collaboration menu items that will change between the first and second halves of the event, the café will feature collaboration merchandise using newly drawn illustrations, character-themed seating areas, coasters as an order bonus, and mini cards as a purchase bonus.

Pop-up Store

Code Geass Pop-Up Store at Tokyo Station Opens August 21!

A “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” pop-up shop will be held starting Friday, August 21, 2026, at the wagon located beneath Staircase K in “Tokyo Character Street” on the B1 floor of Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai!
The shop will feature pin badges, acrylic cards, and acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations of Lelouch, Suzaku, and C.C. dressed in detective-style outfits, as well as GraffArt merchandise. There will also be a purchase bonus: customers will receive an illustration card (4 designs total) with every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on new merchandise.

Collaboration Café

“Gakuen Idolmaster” Café at Shibuya Moddy Reopens on September 3!

A revival event for “Gakuen Idolmaster” × Chugai Grace Cafe has been announced! The event will take place on the 7th floor of Shibuya Modi from September 3 to September 27, 2026. In addition to the offerings from the previous event, new collaboration menu items, merchandise, and special bonuses will be available, including clear bookmarks and stand-up coasters as web reservation-exclusive entry gifts, as well as a total of 13 types of acrylic figure stands featuring newly drawn illustrations in a “sweet” style.

Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition

“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” 5th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Tokyo on October 16!

A major exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of Saka Mikami’s serialized manga *Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity*—titled “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition”—will kick off on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Tokyo, followed by stops in Osaka and Fukuoka! In addition to showcasing a collection of original artwork featuring dignified beauty and heartwarming scenes, a signing session with Saka Mikami will be held at the Tokyo venue.

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AKB48 × Atre Akihabara: Special 20th Anniversary Collaboration Starts November 28!

A limited-time collaboration between the wildly popular idol group “AKB48”—produced by Yasushi Akimoto—and Atre Akihabara will take place from November 28 to December 4, 2025. The event will feature a visual takeover by the members both inside and outside the building, an exhibition of their costumes, and special BGM played throughout Atre Akihabara. Additionally, Atre Akihabara-exclusive merchandise and a gacha machine will be available!