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A pop-up shop for the 1986-87 anime Space Cruiser Sagittarius will run at Shosen Book Tower 6F from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, alongside Shosen Grande and Horindo Takadanobaba, with mail-order sales via the Shosen Online Shop.
To celebrate the release of the book "Shigoto ga Kawaru Gemini no Saitekikai," the two hosts of the popular YouTube channel NI-WORK hold a talk show on the 9F of Shosen Book Tower from 19:00 on October 30, 2026. Tickets cost ¥2,750 (tax included) including one copy of the book and are sold via Livepocket. Autographs are offered after the show.
A signing event with manga artist Masakazu Katsura, celebrating his art book "Positive Sensitive: Masakazu Katsura Oshiri Art Book" (Genkosha, out December 10), takes place December 20 at Shosen Book Tower. Entry is by lottery through a reservation purchase on the Shosen online shop, with applications open until November 8.
A release event for FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is held at the 9F event space of Shosen Book Tower from 16:00 on November 8, 2026. Producer Keisuke Nakajima will sign related goods and pose for photos. Participation tickets are given with purchases of ¥2,200 or more (tax included) at Shosen Book Tower.
A BEEEEM vol.3 release handover and fan-benefit event featuring idol group L tte Nan no L desu ka? will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the 9F event space of Shosen Book Tower, with a bingo game for group-ticket holders.
A one-day pop-up for the VTuber group Aogiri High School will be held from 11:00 to 20:00 on Friday, October 23, 2026 on the 9th-floor event space of Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara, celebrating the release of a book by former principal Shinichiro Fujii. Entry from 11:00 to 13:00 uses free numbered tickets on LivePocket (issued from 18:00 on October 9). Purchases come with a mini sticker featuring the key visual.
A release event for the girls' culture magazine "BEEEEM" vol.3, with a hand-over session and an Old Maid tournament featuring idol group Kimihare, takes place from 16:30 on Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday) at the 9F event space of Shosen Book Tower. Tickets are 2,420 yen (tax included), on sale first-come from 18:00 on October 1.
A POP UP SHOP presented by TOHO animation celebrating the TV anime Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga is open at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from October 1 to 14, 2026, featuring new goods of Reirin and Keigetsu after their body swap.
LiQulle Gothic Halloween, featuring eight titles from Overlap's BL label LiQulle, will run simultaneously at two Akihabara venues: Shosen Book Tower (POP UP SHOP, October 7-25) and STELLAMAP Cafe (collab cafe, October 7-18).
A signing event with author Wasabi Ono marks the release of light novel "Hakuchumu no Aojashin 3," held October 2, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower (Akihabara). Entry tickets cost ¥924 (book only) or ¥2,574 (with paid bonus).
A lottery-based in-person signing event celebrating the release of manga artist Asai Nishi's new book "Anata wo Korosu Tabi SS" (on sale September 25, 2026) will be held at Shosen Book Tower on the afternoon of October 11, 2026. Lottery applications are accepted via the Shosen online shop from September 1 to 14.
A collaboration pop-up between RPG "Wizardry" and "Shigoto Neko" (Work Cat), the "Overtime Edition," runs September 17–October 31, 2026 at three Shosen stores including Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara, selling new party-wipe-themed goods.
A pop-up event marking the 32nd anniversary of Square Enix's LIVE A LIVE runs from September 4 to 13, 2026, at the 9th-floor event space of Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara, featuring a collaboration apparel collection with brand Peace and After and canvas art of the game's eight protagonists.
To mark the anime's broadcast, a signing event with original author Touya and a pop-up shop for The Great Saint Is Hiding Her Powers will be held on November 3, 2026, at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara, with winners chosen by lottery among purchasers; entries are accepted September 1-21.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime "BLACK TORCH" (a ShoPro Mall satellite shop) will be held at Shosen Book Tower's 9th floor event space from August 25 to September 6, 2026.
A signing event by author Mako for The Receptionist in the Magical World Vol. 5 will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara on September 21, 2026. Participants will be selected by lottery from customers who reserve the eligible product through Shosen Online Shop.
A signing event by Yoshimizu for the release of Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai Vol. 6 will be held at Shosen Book Tower 10F event space on September 5, 2026. One hundred purchasers of the eligible product will be invited by lottery.
Science Adventure ALLSTAR Popup Tokyo Return in Shosen Book Tower will run at the 9F event space of Shosen Book Tower from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The event features new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a mini live and autograph session lottery.
A handover and bingo event with idol group Philferiche celebrating the release of girls' culture magazine "BEEEEM" vol.2 will be held on July 3, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower 9th floor, open to magazine purchasers.
A web signing event celebrating the release of "Kyuaikon" volumes 1 and 2 opens for entries on June 19 at Shosen Book Tower. Purchasing the eligible volumes through the Shosen online shop enters buyers into a lottery for a signed copy.
A pop-up shop celebrating the release of Apocalypse Hotel Karikari will run at Shosen Book Tower 9F from July 7 to July 20, 2026, featuring reproduction artwork by Izumi Takemoto, related books, original goods, and a purchase lottery.
A Vinland Saga pop-up shop celebrating one year since the manga's completion will run from July 10 to August 2, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower 6F and other Shosen locations, selling new goods using original manga artwork.
A release event for Nijisaki Karina's Ameagari! 18-sai!! will be held at Shosen Book Tower from 6:00 p.m. on June 27, 2026, with one-copy, three-copy, and five-copy tickets sold through LivePocket.
A release event for Hazuki Noa's photo book Noah will be held at Shosen Book Tower from 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2026, with tickets available through LivePocket.
A release event for Arimura Yuki's photo book Rintoshite, Yuruyakani will be held at Shosen Book Tower from noon on June 14, 2026, with tickets available through LivePocket.
A release event for Manaka Tsugu's first photo book Highleg Tengoku will be held at Shosen Book Tower from noon on June 20, 2026, with tickets available through LivePocket.
A release event for Komori Kano's Junpaku no 17-sai will be held at Shosen Book Tower from 3:30 p.m. on June 27, 2026, with tickets available through LivePocket.
A talk show and signing event for the book 'Walking Through Showa-Era Regional Private Railways Vol.5: Michinoku Railways No.3 — Miyagi & Fukushima Prefectures' will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara on June 28, 2026. Authors Kaehei Takai and Hideo Kamei will appear. First-come, first-served tickets via LivePocket.
A signing event commemorating the release of 'Hayamizu Rasenin's Basyauma War Chronicles bis Red Book New Edition' (Ikaros Publishing) will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara on July 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Author Hayamizu Rasenin will provide signatures with requested character illustrations and personalized inscriptions. A Shosen-exclusive illustration paper bonus is included. First-come, first-served via LivePocket.
A launch fair for Hifumi Shobo's new Meltya Books label runs at Shosen Book Tower 8F from June 5 to September 4, 2026, featuring exclusive SS papers, signed books, and signed illustration board displays with a giveaway.
Illustrator Eita's first art book release exhibition, NOODLE PARTY, will be held at Shosen Book Tower from June 2 to June 4, 2026. The event features unreleased illustration displays, original merchandise, and in-store signing sessions.
Part 2 of the Shosen BL Fair 2026 BL signed book in-store sale will be held at Shosen Book Tower 9F event floor on June 20, 2026. Lottery applications are accepted through LivePocket from June 1 to June 7.
A signing event by Boil Iseebi for the release of Ride Comics Girls Band Cry Volume 1 will be held at Shosen Book Tower on July 12, 2026. The event uses a lottery system through eligible product purchase, with the application period running from June 1 at 18:00 to June 14 at 23:59.
The Ishigami Senki Volume 7 release fair runs from May 14 to June 21, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower 6F and other stores. The fair includes a bonus illustration paper for Volume 7 purchasers and a lottery for signed reproduction artwork.
Shosen Book Tower and Shuwa System's Early Summer Introductory Books Fair runs from May 11 to June 10, 2026 at a special third-floor corner of Shosen Book Tower. The fair features beginner-friendly books on generative AI, C, Java, Python, SAP, social media, illustration techniques, and more.
A release event for Jun Kasui's photo book syndrome will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 21, 2026. LivePocket sells one-copy, three-copy, and five-copy tickets on a first-come basis, with benefits varying by ticket type.
A release event for Mayuki Ito's photo book Chronicle will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 14, 2026. LivePocket sells one-copy, three-copy, and five-copy tickets, with handover, signing, and other benefits.
A release fair for Kyosei Kankei Vol.1 will run at Shosen Book Tower 6F comic floor and other stores from June 19 to July 19, 2026. The fair includes a newly drawn bonus paper and reproduced original artwork display.
A release fair for Tengai no Vault Vol.1 runs at Shosen Book Tower 6F from May 28 to June 28, 2026. The fair features shikishi and reproduced original artwork displays plus a newly drawn message paper bonus.
A reservation bonus event for SKE48 member Ayaka Ota's first photobook, currently untitled, will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 7, 2026. The first session starts at 13:30 and the second at 16:00, with advance purchase accepted on a first-come basis through the Shosen online shop.
A release event for Hinano Kanon's photobook "Aventure" will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 6, 2026. LivePocket tickets range from one-copy to five-copy tiers, with bonuses such as photo prints and two-shot cheki depending on ticket type.
A release event for Tsukino Luna's photobook "Tsuki ni Michite" will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 7, 2026. LivePocket tickets include one-copy, three-copy, and five-copy tiers with bonuses such as photo shooting and postcards.
A signing event by Kojiro Kishi for the consecutive publication of "Kyuyu to Furin Shite Mita" volumes 1 and 2 will be held at Shosen Book Tower on July 4, 2026. Participation tickets for the two-volume set are sold through LivePocket.
The BBM Sumo Support Fair in Akihabara Shosen Book Tower runs on the 4th floor from May 15 to 31, 2026. For every ¥2,000 including tax spent on eligible products, customers can try a prize draw featuring signed cards and other items.
The 2026 Spring O'Reilly Selection Fair runs at Shosen Book Tower 3F from April 21 to May 31, 2026. It features books on generative AI, LLMs, and data use, with A4 clear files for eligible purchases.
The release fair for *Aji no Pro Wrestling: Maniac Edition* runs at Shosen Book Tower 4F and other locations from April 20 to May 31, 2026. It features signed copies by Akatsuki and a lottery for signed illustration boards.
The 2026 women-oriented isekai fair with signed shikishi display and lottery prizes runs at Shosen Book Tower 7F and 8F through July 31, 2026. Purchases of eligible books allow lottery entries.
A release event for STU48 Kai Kokoa's 2nd photobook will be held at Shosen Booktower on July 4, 2026. Tickets for Part 1 and Part 2 are available on a first-come, first-served basis, ranging from 1-book to 10-book tickets.
An anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 broadcast commemorative fair is being held at Shosen Booktower from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Past exclusive papers are being reprinted as a purchase bonus with comic purchases.
A Reincarnation no Kaben anime commemorative fair is being held at Shosen Booktower 7F from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Features an autographed reproduction original art display and lottery prize campaign.
An anime fair for Kamiinabotan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana is being held at Shosen Booktower 6F from April 1 to July 31, 2026. Features reproduction original art displays and a lottery prize campaign.
A signing event for Oh Great!'s new original work "Smoke" will be held at Shosen Booktower 10F on May 30, 2026. Entry is by lottery purchase via the Shosen online shop.
A talk show and signing event with Yoshikazu Yasuhiko commemorating the release of "Giniro no Michi - Handa Ginzan Ibun" (vol. 1 & 2) will be held at Shosen Booktower 9F on May 31, 2026. Lottery-based purchase of the target set is required.
An FK comics release fair for "Gakeppuchi Reijo wa Kishi-sama no Kyuai ni Kizukanai vol. 1" is being held at Shosen Booktower 8F from May 15 to June 14, 2026. Features exclusive Shosen bonus items and a handwritten mini sign shikishi display.
An FK comics "Banno Jochuu Connie Ville 4" release commemorative fair will be held on the 8th floor of Shosen Book Tower from May 15 to June 14, 2026. The fair features an exclusive illustration paper bonus and a reproduction illustration signed shikishi display.
POP UP SHOP "Shosen Unico Fair" will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from May 15 to June 14, 2026. The fair features original merchandise sales for Osamu Tezuka's work "Unico."
An art POPUP for works by Ito Ogure (Oh! great) will be held on the 9th floor of Shosen Book Tower from May 15 to May 30, 2026. The event features displays of "Haijin Miko," "Air Gear," and "Smoke," new merchandise sales, and an exclusive in-store purchaser lottery.
A real autograph session by Hideki-sensei to commemorate the release of "1-nen A-gumi no Monster" volume 16 will be held on June 6, 2026, at the 10th floor of Shosen Book Tower. Entry is first-come-first-served via advance purchase through Shosen Online, with registration open until May 24.
A "Zoku Hitori Burari Gohan" release commemorative fair will be held on the 6th floor of Shosen Book Tower from May 11 to June 14, 2026. To coincide with the new release by Tsugeki Aya, the fair will feature reproduction illustration displays.
A "Phantom Loose ~The Last Paradise the Witch Dreamed Of~" volume 1 release commemorative fair will be held on the 7th floor of Shosen Book Tower from May 15 to June 21, 2026. The fair offers a shared paper bonus with purchase and an entry campaign.
A "K no Shihaisha — Okuda Waku Short Story Collection —" release commemorative fair will be held on the 7th floor of Shosen Book Tower from May 9 to June 14, 2026. The fair includes an exclusive limited bonus paper and reproduction original artwork display.
A release commemoration event for Someya Toshiyuki's photobook 'face to fece' will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 31, 2026. Bonuses including a signed copy handover, two-shot photography, and cheki are available.
An event commemorating the release of magazine "BEEEEM vol.2" will be held on April 23, 2026 on the 9th floor of Shosen Book Tower. Eight members of log you will appear as guests, with perks including smartphone two-shot photos, pre-signed magazines, and a bingo tournament.
A handover and special benefits event commemorating the release of Okiguchi Yuna's 1st photobook 'Zutto.' will be held on April 25, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. The event is split into two sessions (Part 1 and Part 2) with different costumes, offering benefits such as autographs, handshakes, and cheki instant photos.
A handover and special benefits event commemorating the release of Miuto Sakura's photobook 'Mizuuranai' will be held on April 25, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits including signed books and printed photos are available based on the number of copies purchased.
A signing and photo event commemorating the release of the official pamphlet (Kurousagi ver.) for cosplay event "Coshollic 44" will be held on April 25, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Attendees can enjoy a handwritten autograph and a one-shot photo.
A signing and photo event commemorating the release of the official pamphlet (Yunori Rika ver.) for cosplay event "Coshollic 44" will be held on April 25, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits including handwritten autographs and one-shot photos are available depending on the set.
A photo session, signing event, and handover event commemorating the release of Sakai Mio's photobook "naturally" will be held on April 25, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Rich benefits including cheki instant photos and a making-of DVD are available based on the number of copies purchased.
A handover and special benefits event commemorating the release of Saejima Nana's 1st photobook 'Banno Nyu' will be held on April 26, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. A variety of benefits including handshakes, photo shoots, and two-shot cheki instant photos are available.
A signing and photo event commemorating the release of the official pamphlet (Rinashi ver.) for cosplay event "Coshollic 44" will be held on April 26, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. A variety of benefits are available depending on the set selected.
A signing event, handover event, and special benefits event commemorating the release of Hasaki Miharu's photobook 'Fadeless' will be held on April 26, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits such as signed books, printed photos, and two-shot cheki instant photos are available.
A handover event commemorating the release of Kuriemi's photobook 'Namaguri' will be held on April 26, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits including signed books, printed photos, and cheki photo sessions are available depending on the number of copies purchased.
A talk show and signing event commemorating the publication of pro wrestler BUSHI's autobiography 'BUSHI Jiden EN SERIO Majide!' will be held on April 27, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. The 2-copy ticket also includes a photo with BUSHI.
Signed books commemorating Fairy Kiss's 10th anniversary will be sold from April 29 to May 6, 2026 on the 8th floor of Shosen Book Tower. First-day purchases require a pre-lottery ticket (lottery registration has closed), after which sales will shift to open purchase.
A talk show, signing event, and handover event commemorating the release of cosplayer Yokyun's book "Annual Revenue ¥600M Cosplay CEO" will be held on April 29, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits including signed books and cheki instant photos are available.
A handover benefits event (no talk session) for cosplayer Yokyun's book "Annual Revenue ¥600M Cosplay CEO" will be held on April 29, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. The 5-copy ticket includes benefits such as an autograph, business card, postcards, and a cheki instant photo.
A talk show and signing event commemorating the release of comedian Tamabukuro Kinchiro's book "Tamabukuro Kinchiro no Tōkon Densho Zadankai 2: Tatakai no Wonderland-hen" will be held on May 1, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. One ticket covers both the featured product and event entry.
A signing event and handover event commemorating the release of Shaku Alice's photobook "Furete, Kimi." will be held on May 3, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower. Benefits including snapshot photos and two-shot photography are available depending on the number of copies purchased.
"Mirai V Shoten", a VTuber exhibition event themed around books, will be held at Shosen Book Tower from May 2 to May 10, 2026. A total of 100 VTubers will participate, with exhibitions, cheki photo shoots, and 1-on-1 sessions planned.
A release commemoration event for Matsumoto Miina's photobook "Matsumoto, Miina." will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 6, 2026. In addition to a handover session, benefits including a swimwear individual photo shoot and two-shot photography are available.
A handshake event with Enu-chan to commemorate the release of the June 2026 issue of "Cream" will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 12, 2026. Bonuses including a uniform photo shoot and two-shot cheki are available based on the number of copies purchased.
A release commemoration event for Furuno Hono's 1st photobook 'Honotan' will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 16, 2026. Bonuses including print photos, photography, two-shot cheki, and personal item signatures are available.
A release commemoration event for Kaede Fuua's work "TOUCHING breeze" will be held at Shosen Book Tower on June 13, 2026. Photography, two-shot, and portrait bonuses are available by number of copies purchased.
A release commemoration event for Yatsugake Umi's nude photobook will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 24, 2026. Ticket types with signed copies, print photos, snap photography, and two-shot cheki are available.
A release commemoration event for Mitsuhashi-kun's 1st photobook 'no lies' will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 17, 2026. Ticket types with two-shot selfie photos, cheki, and video message bonuses are available.
A release commemoration event for Sasaki Aki's photobook 'Himitsukichi' will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 16, 2026. Bonuses including snap photography and two-shot cheki, along with print photo bonuses based on the number of copies, are available.
A release commemoration event for Oguri Misao's photobook 'Mofumofu Onsen Biyori' will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 23, 2026. Bonuses including snap photography and two-shot cheki, along with print photo bonuses by number of copies, are available.
The BL signed book in-store sale for Shosen BL Fair 2026 will be held at Shosen Book Tower on May 5–6, 2026. It uses a pre-lottery system, with a rotating daily lineup of signed books for sale.