Chikawa Pop-Up Store at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Opens October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up store featuring “Chiikawa”—whose endearing, clumsy yet earnest way of life is truly admirable—will be held at the Mitsukoshi Gallery on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday)!
The lineup will feature “Chiikawa Sushi” and “Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers,” and customers who make a purchase will receive an original sticker and a POP UP STORE-exclusive shopping bag as a gift.

Pom Pom Purin Sweets Buffet in Makuhari Starts November 3!

Period: Nov 3, 2026〜Dec 7 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To celebrate Pom Pom Purin’s 30th anniversary, a collaborative dessert buffet with Hotel New Otani Makuhari will be held at “The Lounge” (Tea & Cocktails) from November 3 to December 7, 2026. The event will feature desserts inspired by Pompompurin and his friends, as well as savory dishes such as roast beef and limited-edition collaboration drinks. Every guest will receive one of four original Makuhari-exclusive pin badges.

“The Imperfect Villainess” Pop-Up Shop in Akihabara Starts October 1!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜Oct 14 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate the broadcast of the TV anime “I May Be a Flawed Villainess, But… ~The Tale of Hinamiya Chōne and Torikae~,” a “POP UP SHOP presented by TOHO animation” will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara starting October 1, 2026! The event will run for two weeks through October 14, featuring a wide range of new merchandise for popular characters such as Reirin (after the body swap) and Keigetsu (after the body swap).

CUTIE STREET × Koala’s March: 32 New Favorite Character Designs Are Here!

Period: Oct 6, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

“Koala’s March ,” the first collaborative product between the idol group “CUTIE STREET” and Lotte’s “Koala’s March,” will go on sale nationwide starting October 6, 2026, exclusively at convenience stores and station kiosks. The eight members, dressed as koalas, will appear on five types of limited-edition packaging and a total of 32 different biscuit designs, and the product will also feature a collaboration with the “March-kun Gacha,” a free online spin game.

Love Live! Sunshine!! POP UP in Yurakucho Starts October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜Nov 3 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Love Live! Sunshine!! POP UP SHOP” is set to take place on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui from October 17 to November 3, 2026! Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the Aqours members wearing fairy-themed costumes will be on sale, and product details and purchase bonuses will be announced at a later date.

Love Live! GiGO Akihabara Building 3 10th Anniversary Cafe: The First Theme Is Nijigaku!

Period: Nov 21, 2026〜Apr 11 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the GiGO Collaboration Cafe Akihabara Building 3, a collaboration cafe with the Love Live! series will be held from November 21, 2026, to April 11, 2027. The first installment features the Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club. Newly drawn illustrations of the members wearing the GiGO Collaboration Cafe uniforms have been unveiled, and a survey is currently underway asking which menu items fans would like to see brought back during the event period.

Haikyu!! National Tour POP UP: Second Leg Starts October 24!

Period: Oct 24, 2026〜Jan 11 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Fly High! Haikyu!! National Tour POP-UP STORE ~Second Lap~” for “Haikyu!!” is set to kick off on October 24, 2026, at Aeon Mall Kawaguchi Maekawa! As the second leg of the “Run Wild!! National Tour Pop-Up Store,” which toured all 47 prefectures, this “Second Lap” will feature a wide range of related items—including merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork—and will tour all 47 prefectures sequentially, starting with Iwate, Gifu, and Wakayama.

Nanoha EXGV Café Opens in Yokohama, Osaka, and Hakata Starting October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Dec 3 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Slayer Cafe & POP UP SHOP,” a collaboration event based on the TV anime “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance,” will be held at the Tree Village Yokohama location from October 10 to November 4, 2026, and and at the Osaka and Hakata locations from November 21 to December 3. The event will feature a collaboration menu and newly illustrated merchandise themed around a café run by the Demon Hunters. Customers who order from the menu will receive an original coaster, and those who purchase merchandise will receive a bonus bromide.

PLAVE Landmark Accessories: 5 Designs Total—Capsule Toys Coming in October!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

“PLAVE Landmark Accessories” from K-POP virtual idol group PLAVE are set to be released in October 2026 via Bandai’s Gashapon! All five types—featuring YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO, and HAMIN dressed in the official character MMMM (Mume-Mimu) costumes—will be available for 400 yen (tax included) per play, with a pre-release sale beginning September 26 at select stores in Yokohama.

Phantom Busters: The latest volume, Vol. 8, goes on sale October 2! The first novel adaptation is also coming!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Riko)

Volume 8, the latest installment of the popular manga “Phantom Busters” by “Neo Shoko”—which has been greenlit for an anime adaptation—will go on sale starting Friday, October 2, 2026!

Ojarumaru Plush Name Tag Capsule Toy—Coming in October!

Period: Oct 1, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

From the anime “Ojarumaru,” Yumeya’s capsule toy “Ojarumaru Plush Name Holder” is set to go on sale in October 2026! The lineup features all four characters—Ojarumaru, Kisuke, Aobee, and Akane. Each capsule toy comes with a holder in your favorite character’s signature color and a card where you can write your name. They’ll be available for 500 yen (tax included) per play!

YOASOBI × Round One: Simultaneous Japan-U.S. Collaboration Starts October 9!

Period: Oct 9, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “YOASOBI × ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign,” commemorating YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tour “YOASOBI Super Planet,” will take place at all ROUND1 locations starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 9, 2026. The campaign will run until January 11, 2027, and will be held simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. Details of the campaign will be announced at a later date.

Hanamaru Obake New Items Coming to Shimamura Stores Nationwide Starting October 3!

Period: Oct 3, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

New items from Sanrio’s “Hanamaru Obake” line will go on sale starting October 3, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on the official online store, “Shimamura Park”! In addition to accessories and apparel such as bags, pouches, socks, and lounge pants, the collection will also feature home decor items like die-cut cushions, blankets, and mattress pads!

Korashō × Lawson: Chocolat Plump Stickers—Available Starting October 6!

Period: Oct 6, 2026〜Oct 19 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Korashō ♡ Chocolat Campaign,” a collaboration between Shinkenzemi’s Korashō and Meiji Milk Chocolate’s 100th anniversary, will be held at Lawson stores nationwide starting October 6, 2026. When you purchase three eligible Meiji snacks, you’ll receive one of four original puffy stickers—featuring a design of Korashō transformed into chocolate—on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Making a Living from “Death Games.” POP UP SHOP in Shinjuku Opens October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜Oct 29 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Making a Living from Death Games” anime POP-UP SHOP will be held at MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku starting October 15, 2026, and at Abeno Rakubasu (Abeno Hoop) starting November 7! New merchandise, including large acrylic stands featuring newly drawn illustrations and life-size tapestries, will be available. Additionally, there will be venue-exclusive OSMO stamps, a giveaway of bonus illustration cards (5 types total), and a campaign offering a chance to win a life-size panel.

Pingu Sega Lucky Draw: Donut Shop—On Sale October 29!

Period: Oct 29, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Pingu’s “Sega Lucky Lottery PINGU™ ~PINGU’S Donut Shop~” will go on sale starting October 29, 2026, at Ministop, various hobby shops, and other locations for 770 yen (tax included) per play. The lineup includes shopper-style shoulder bags and plush mascots featuring illustrations themed around a donut shop. Starting November 2, limited quantities will also be available for purchase on the Sega Lucky Lottery Online.

Bunny Garden 2: Little Devil POP-UP SHOP in Shibuya Starts October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜Oct 27 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A “Bunny Garden 2” pop-up shop is set to open on October 15, 2026, at MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya (MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 5th floor)! In addition to selling new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations based on the “Little Devil” theme, the event will include the distribution of bonus mini-cards (6 varieties total), an exhibition of life-size panels, and a venue-exclusive giveaway campaign for life-size panels.

Even the Student Council Has Its Weak Spots! “Official Character Book!” On Sale October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜 2026/09/30 コラボカフェ編集部 (Riko)

The “Official Character Book!” for the popular manga “There Are Loopholes in the Student Council, Too!” by Muchimaro—which has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation—will go on sale on October 16, 2026!

My Hero Academia Cafe Opens in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Hokkaido Starting October 16!

Period: Oct 16, 2026〜Dec 20 2026/09/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Nagi)

The “WE ARE HERO HOLICS” themed café based on the anime *My Hero Academia* will open in Tokyo, Aichi, and Hokkaido on October 16, 2026, and in Osaka on October 22. The menu will feature hero-themed box pizzas and donuts, along with merchandise featuring newly illustrated mini-character designs!