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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.
SHOSEN BASE LAB, a bookstore run by TOYPLA, Shosen, and Animate, has opened in SEEKBASE AKI-OKA MANUFACTURE, the commercial space under the elevated tracks near Akihabara. Pre-opening began on October 10, 2026. The store pairs books with goods and is open 11:00–20:00.
To mark the GC Novels 12th anniversary pop-up, a signing with Fuse and Mitz Vah of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime takes place on November 3, 2026 at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 6F. Entry is by lottery using tickets given for every ¥2,000 spent on eligible items.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The Hidan no Aria Butei High School Store in Gamers runs at AKIHABARA Gamers 1F from June 25 to July 12, 2026. The pop-up sells merchandise using newly drawn artwork and features an in-store lottery and bromide purchase bonuses.
A reproduction art exhibit and art giveaway fair for Yasagure Shoukansha wa Ugokanai Comic Volume 1 runs at AKIHABARA Gamers from June 11 to June 21, 2026. Customers who purchase the eligible title receive a serial-numbered application ticket.
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 VOICE Style Vol.6 featuring Kokona Oishi will be held at animate Akihabara Building 1, 7F on July 19, 2026. The bonus event includes bromide handover, book signing, and smartphone photo options.
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.