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BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War × Granif “Shikai” Theme Set—On Sale October 20!

Period: Oct 14, 2026〜Oct 20 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A total of 17 collaboration items between the TV anime *BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War* and Granif will go on sale at Granif stores in Japan on October 20, 2026, and pre-orders are being accepted on the official online store starting October 14. The lineup includes a Senbonzakura hoodie, a Kyōka Suigetsu bomber jacket, and a Hikisatsu Jizō cardigan—all themed around the “Shikai” form of Zanpakutō—as well as collaborative designs with Granif’s “Beautiful Shadow” line.
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Sakamoto Days POP UP STREET in Asakusa Starts November 6!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “POP UP STREET” event for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS” is set to take place starting November 6, 2026, at the Okuyama O-mairi-machi Shopping Street, Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street, and other locations in Asakusa! Original merchandise featuring collaboration illustrations will be available for pre-sale at the special pop-up shop, and entry from November 6 to 8 will be by advance reservation only.
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GA Bunko 20th Anniversary POP UP at Kotobukiya Akihabara Store Starts November 6!

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “GA Bunko 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop” will be held at Kotobukiya Akihabara in two sessions: the first from November 6 to November 15, 2026, and the second from November 20 to November 29, 2026! “How My Next-Door Angel Turned Me Into a Good-for-Nothing Without Me Even Noticing,” “Nourin,” and “The Frustrations of a Reclusive Vampire Princess” “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”, “Crawl, Nyarlko!”, and “The Witch’s Travels”—new merchandise for these six titles will be on sale. Bonus mini photo cards and venue-exclusive bonus illustration cards will be distributed, and post-event online sales via the MEDICOS ONLINE SHOP are also planned.
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“Reborn Dalmatian” Pop-Up Event in Tokyo and Osaka Starts November 5!

Period: Nov 5, 2026〜Dec 27 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the TV anime “The Hitman Reborn!” will open at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya on November 5, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu on December 19! New merchandise, including large acrylic stands and pin badges featuring newly drawn Dalmatian-themed illustrations, will be available. There will also be a campaign offering venue-exclusive OSMO stamps, bonus clear cards, and a chance to win an oversized panel.
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“Kin-iro Mosaic” After-School POP-UP SHOP in Shinjuku Starts November 5!

Period: Nov 5, 2026〜Nov 26 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for the manga “Kin-iro Mosaic” by Yui Hara will be held starting November 5, 2026, at the Kirara & FUZ Official Store on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex! The event will feature new merchandise showcasing newly drawn illustrations of the five characters enjoying their after-school time with ice cream and crepes, as well as the distribution of bonus illustration cards (6 varieties total). There will also be a venue-exclusive campaign offering chances to win hand-signed color paper and life-size panels, along with a raffle for hand-signed reproductions of original artwork.
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Manosaba Pop-Up Store at 4 GiGO Locations Starts October 24!

Period: Oct 24, 2026〜Nov 24 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The magical mystery game “Magical Girl’s Witch Trial” and GiGO’s “Magical Girl’s Witch Trial × GiGO POP UP STORE” have been confirmed! Starting October 24, 2026, at GiGO Akihabara Building 5, the event will be held sequentially at GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Main Store, GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin, and GiGO Sendai. An online lottery for advance registration is scheduled for the first day, October 24.
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The Black Witch Is Coming!! Café in Ikebukuro: Collaboration Event Starts October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜Nov 10 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration event titled “The Black Witch Is Coming!!” will be held at Animate Cafe Stand Ikebukuro No. 4 from October 15 to November 10, 2026. We’ll introduce merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Choco and Gyubid, as well as mini-character designs in their café outfits, along with character-themed food and drinks and special coaster giveaways.
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Silent Witch 5th Anniversary Pop-Up in Shinjuku Starts October 24!

Period: Oct 24, 2026〜Nov 8 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The merchandise and purchase bonuses for the “Silent Witch 5th Anniversary POP UP SHOP,” opening on October 24, 2026, at Shinjuku Marui Annex, have been revealed! A variety of goods—including large tapestries, large acrylic stands, mugs, and saucers, among other items. Additionally, purchase bonuses—including random mini bromides (13 varieties total) and a short story booklet titled “Lovely Frills,” written exclusively by Ms. Yuku Matsuri—have been announced, along with details regarding the advance reservation-only entry system on October 24 and 25.
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ALIEN STAGE × Animate Cafe Starts November 19!

Period: Nov 19, 2026〜Dec 10 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between “ALIEN STAGE” and Animate Cafe will take place from November 19 to December 10, 2026, at Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro, Nagoya, and Tennoji. This collaboration coincides with the “ALIEN STAGE” EXHIBITION. Reservations for all dates will be made by lottery, and details regarding the menu and merchandise will be announced at a later date.
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Nagano Market POP-UP SHOP in Ebina Starts October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP,” featuring merchandise based on characters illustrated by Nagano-sensei, will be held from October 23 to November 29, 2026, at the event space on the 5th floor of Ebina Marui in Kanagawa Prefecture! The lineup includes new “Relaxing Time” sweatshirts and sweatpants, as well as a denim bear mascot and cozy blankets. Customers will receive a free sticker with every purchase.
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Alice’s Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea Starts November 18!

Period: Nov 18, 2026〜Dec 27 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The third collaboration between the British brand “Macmillan Alice” and Best Bridal, titled “Alice’s Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea,” will be available on select dates from November 18 to December 27, 2026, at 10 venues across 9 cities nationwide. The event will feature strawberry and apple-flavored sweets designed to evoke the worlds of *Alice in Wonderland* and *Through the Looking-Glass* using the Christmas colors of red and green, with prices starting at 5,000 yen.
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Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Ebina Marui Opens October 23!

Period: Oct 23, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store for “Chiikawa”—whose characters are beloved for their endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life—will be held at the Ebina Marui 5th-floor event space from Friday, October 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 29!
In addition to the raglan shirts, college-style knit cardigans, and eco-bags set to go on sale on October 16, the lineup will also feature winter items such as the “I’m Eating a Meat Bun!” mascot and cozy blankets.
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Pokémon: Even More! Poké-Pet Monster Ball—On Sale November 7!

Period: Nov 7, 2026〜 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Takara Tomy’s Monster Ball-shaped LCD toy, “More! Poké-Nade Monster Ball,” will go on sale on November 7, 2026. The number of Pokémon you can encounter has increased to 177, and new features have been added, such as “Call,” where the toy responds not only to petting but also to your voice, and “Outing,” where you can collect berries. The price is 8,140 yen (tax included).
 

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“Forget-Me-Not Battery Cafe” at Share Cafe Starts December 25!

A collaboration café for the TV anime *Forgotten Battery*, based on the baseball manga by Eiko Mikawa currently serialized in *Shonen Jump+*, will be held at all three “Shareri CAFE” locations—Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya—starting December 25, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce the details of the five newly drawn illustrations—inspired by a lunch break on a rooftop—as well as the event dates, operating hours for each location, and the online sales period for merchandise.

Period: Dec 25, 2026〜Jan 19

Hetalia WS Cafe in Ikebukuro and Osaka: Collaboration Event Starts November 13!

A collaboration café titled “PASTEL POP PARFAIT,” a joint project between the anime “Hetalia World★Stars”—based on the original work by Hidekazu Himaruya featuring anthropomorphic characters representing various countries—and mixx garden, will be held at the Ikebukuro and Osaka Nipponbashi locations from November 13 to December 13, 2026. The event will feature newly illustrated chibi characters wearing pastel-colored visors and holding parfait spoons, and will operate on a reservation-only basis every day.

Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Dec 13

“East Libe: Bonten Cafe” at E-DINER Ikebukuro Opens October 20!

The collaboration café “Tokyo Revengers Café in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-,” based on the hit TV anime “Tokyo Revengers” adapted from the manga by Ken Wakui, will be held at the E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store from October 20 to November 8, 2026. Here, we’ll introduce collaboration food and drinks inspired by the eight members of Bonten, special coaster giveaways, a lottery exclusive to dine-in customers, 12 merchandise items also available at E-Ani in Osaka, and the days when reservations are required for dine-in seating.

Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Nov 8

Rilakkuma Book Café in Okayama and Iwate Opens November 13!

To commemorate the “Rilakkuma Certification 2027” exam—based on San-X’s popular character “Rilakkuma”—a “Rilakkuma Book Fair” will be held at 12 bookstores nationwide, Additionally, “Rilakkuma Book Cafés” will open sequentially starting November 13, 2026, at Unomachi Coffee Shop in Okayama and Vicky’s in Iwate. Here, we’ll introduce the collaboration menu items—such as honey toast and donuts—along with their prices, promotional stickers, BOOK FAIR-exclusive merchandise, and a list of participating bookstores.

Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Dec 27

Narushio × Glatte Event #3 at Animate Starts October 30!

The third collaboration between “Narushio”—a game developed and operated by KURO GAMES—and Animate’s “Gratte,” titled “Resonate with Gratte: Halloween ~Narushio x Gratte Part 3~,” will be held from October 30 to November 29, 2026, at participating Animate stores nationwide. We’ll introduce a selection of 16 types of lattes, cookies, and ice cream; Halloween-themed designs available exclusively on October 30 and 31; paid bonus acrylic coasters; a clear file campaign; commemorative merchandise; and a life-size standee panel at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.

Period: Oct 30, 2026〜Nov 29

“Saiki Kusuo’s Ψ-Trouble” Café Opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka on November 6!

The "ΨCHIC DINER" collaboration café for the anime *Saiki Kusuo's Ψ-Trouble* will be held at Charum Café in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, starting November 6, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Nipponbashi, Osaka, starting December 9. Here’s a look at the merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters dressed as diner staff, as well as order-bonus coasters and character-themed seating areas.

Period: Nov 6, 2026〜Nov 29

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“GaruCura” Special Exhibition at Anime Tokyo Station Opens November 14

A special exhibition for the original TV anime “Girls Band Cry (GaruKura),” presented by Toei Animation, will be held at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro from November 14, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with free admission. Here, we’ll introduce the exhibition’s highlights—including life-size acrylic stands, a scene recreation corner, a display of past live concert posters and CDs, a photo spot where you can dress up as Nana Izeri, and AR experience content—as well as the museum’s closing days.

Period: Nov 14, 2026〜Jan 31

“The Summer Hikari Died” Finale Commemorative Original Art Exhibition Set to Take Place in Tokyo in the Summer of 2027!

An exhibition of original artwork from the manga *The Summer the Light Died*—serialized by Mokumoku Ren in *Young Ace UP* and concluded with its final chapter released on October 20, 2026—is set to be held in Tokyo in the summer of 2027. An official X account for the exhibition has also been launched. Here, we’ll introduce the details announced so far, along with how this exhibition differs from the “The Summer the Light Died” anime exhibition held in 2025.

Period: Jul 1, 2027〜Dec 30

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“Demon Slayer: Iruma-kun” Animate Fair Starts December 5!

The “Anime ‘Demons Are Coming! Iruma-kun’ Animate Fair” for the anime “Demons Are Coming! Iruma-kun” will be held starting December 5, 2026, at a total of nine Animate locations—including the Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, and Umeda Store—as well as through the Animate online store! In addition to the pre-release sale of new merchandise featuring original illustrations based on the “shopping” theme, the event will also feature “film-style illustration cards” (8 varieties total)—a fair bonus given with every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise—as well as 75mm pin badges as a bonus for purchasing a box set!

Period: Dec 5, 2026〜Dec 20

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