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To mark the release of the final 14th volume of The Dangers in My Heart, Animate stores nationwide hold a fair from November 6 to December 6, 2026, giving a visual board with a comment from Norio Sakurai per eligible book. A Gratte collaboration also runs at Animate Gratte Akihabara ANNEX and other stores from November 6 to December 13.
An Animate fair for the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun runs from December 5 to 20, 2026 at 9 stores including Animate Akihabara and on Animate Online Shop, with early sales of new 'shopping' themed illustration goods and purchase bonuses.
An only shop celebrating the 25th anniversary of Gundam Ace magazine runs from November 7 to December 6, 2026 on the 6th floor of Animate Akihabara Building 2, featuring new goods centered on Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN and special exhibits, alongside a nationwide Animate fair.
Collaboration goods between gaming PC brand Astromeda and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS go on sale at the Astromeda POPUP Store on the 6th floor of Animate Akihabara Building 2 from October 24 to November 1, 2026. Mobile batteries and rubber mouse pads featuring 15 idols are available.
The third Wuthering Waves collaboration with Animate Cafe Gratte runs from October 30 to November 29, 2026 at Animate Gratte Akihabara ANNEX and other stores, with selectable latte and cookie designs plus Halloween-only designs on October 30 and 31.
A fair for NTE: Neverness to Everness runs from October 24 to November 23, 2026 at 11 Animate stores including Animate Akihabara and on Animate Online Shop, with a bonus card (8 designs) for every 1,100 yen spent.
An Animate fair for the TV anime Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun 2 runs from December 12 to 27, 2026 at 9 stores including Animate Akihabara, with advance sales of new 'dreamy-cute China' themed illustration goods.
An Animate fair for Shuten Kyodan with illustrations by Kyuba Melo runs from December 12 to 27, 2026 at 10 stores including Animate Akihabara and online, featuring new plaid-outfit themed goods.
An Animate fair for the TV anime Black Clover runs from December 5 to 20, 2026 at 9 stores including Animate Akihabara, featuring new 'fighting back' themed illustration goods and purchase bonuses.
A Mai Sakurajima birthday fair for the "Rascal Does Not Dream" series runs from November 28 to December 13, 2026 at eight Animate stores including Akihabara and Ikebukuro, plus Animate online. Ten newly illustrated "Mai Sakurajima Birthday 2026 ver." items go on early sale, and a postcard (8 designs) is given for every ¥1,100 spent on related goods.
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.
A collaboration store between gaming PC brand Astromeda and Ochaken runs on the 6th floor of Animate Akihabara Building 2 from October 24 to November 1, 2026. Five items including mobile batteries and rubber mouse pads go on sale ahead of the online release, with collab gaming PCs also planned for display.
A collaboration between Final Fantasy Resonance, releasing October 22, and Animate Cafe Gratte runs at 12 stores including Animate Akihabara ANNEX from October 17 to November 15, 2026, with 8 Gratte lattes and 3 icing cookies.
A collaboration between the 10th Anniversary musical Hetalia ~World☆Starts~ and Gratte runs at 12 stores including Animate Akihabara ANNEX from October 23 to November 25, 2026, with lattes and cookies featuring 11 cast members.
The Digimon Tamers 25th Anniversary Animate Fair runs at 8 stores including Animate Akihabara from November 14 to 29, 2026, with early sales of new balloon-themed goods and postcard purchase bonuses.
An Animate fair for the TV anime Kamitsubaki City Under Construction and illustrator gawako runs at 6 stores including Animate Akihabara and online from November 14 to 29, 2026, with early sales of new "Black Coordinate" goods.
As the fifth part of the SEGA x Animate global project, the Metaphor: ReFantazio 2nd anniversary fair runs from October 10 to November 1, 2026, including Animate Akihabara and Akihabara ANNEX with Gratte drinks.
An Animate fair celebrating the release of Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of Hearts runs from November 14 to December 6, 2026 at 10 stores including Animate Akihabara and online, with a bonus for every ¥1,100 spent on related goods.
The TV anime Hikaru no Go sheep version fair runs from December 4 to 20, 2026 at stores including Animate Akihabara and online, with a bonus for every ¥1,100 spent on related goods.
To celebrate the release of Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, a Rascal series Blu-ray & DVD fair starts October 16, 2026 at 9 stores including Animate Akihabara and online, with a Mai Sakurajima B2 poster for purchasers.
A standee and signed board/poster display for I.ADORE runs at Animate stores from October 17 to 31, 2026. Animate Akihabara displays the signed board of Kaoru Mitsuhashi, voice of Mekuru Yomino, alongside an X hashtag campaign.
KADOKAWA's "Dengeki Bunko All-Star Pop-Up Shop 2026" runs from Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, October 25, 2026 on 5F of Animate Akihabara Building 1. Free admission, with a random bonus (17 designs) for every ¥3,000 spent. Entry on October 10 and 11 is by advance lottery.
The "Yumekawa Fair in animate" for the TV anime "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!" runs October 10 – November 1, 2026 at animate Akihabara and other stores, with newly illustrated "Yumekawa ver." merchandise and a special bookmark for every ¥1,100 spent on related goods.
A goods fair for Iku Oyamada's manga "Scrap Book" runs from September 18 to November 22, 2026, at Animate Akihabara, with a second wave of buildable acrylic stands (2,200 yen each) sold for a limited time.
An Animate Fair for manga "Unmei no Makimodoshi" runs September 28 to October 12, 2026 across 10 stores nationwide including Animate Akihabara, giving one of six bonus postcards per qualifying purchase.
A Gratte cafe collaboration marking the "Persona" series' 30th anniversary Animate fair runs September 19 – October 25, 2026 at Animate Akihabara ANNEX and 9 other Animate Gratte cafes nationwide, serving graphic lattes and iced cookies.
"Ebiten Shucchojo," the physical shop of game-goods e-commerce site "ebten" run by KADOKAWA Game Linkage, opened on September 12, 2026 on 4F of Animate Akihabara ANNEX (Chuo-dori). Visitors can see and buy goods from titles such as Yakuza, Inazuma Eleven and Persona, and view samples of preorder items.
Figure maker "Myethos" holds its first solo pop-up store in Japan, running September 19–27, 2026 at Akihabara Building No. 2, 6F, featuring an early reveal of a new painted prototype and a limited clearance sale of sold-out figures.
The Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san (Teasing Master Takagi-san) Animate Fair 2026 runs August 22 to September 6, 2026 at Animate Akihabara and five other stores nationwide, featuring newly drawn goods and purchase bonuses.
A pop-up store, "Gleamistia ver.", for the TV anime "Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK" will run at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from August 28 to September 6, 2026.
A Gratte collaboration celebrating Nijisanji's "Kyun bro" and "THE BOOM" fair will run at 11 Animate Gratte locations nationwide, including Animate Akihabara ANNEX, from August 26 to September 13, 2026.
An Animate fair for the anime "Teasing Master Takagi-san" will run at 6 stores nationwide, including Animate Akihabara, from August 22 to September 6, 2026.
An Animate Fair for the TV anime "Gachiakuta" runs at Animate Akihabara and four other stores nationwide from September 12 to 27, 2026, featuring early sales of goods with new steampunk-costume illustrations.
An only-shop event marking the 15th anniversary of "I Don't Have Many Friends" (Haganai)'s anime adaptation runs at Animate Akihabara Building 2, 7F, from September 5 to 27, 2026, featuring new merchandise and a lottery.
Animate Akihabara reopened on August 8, 2026, with expanded floor space, adding more room for character goods and a new floor, "POP @P CAPSULE -AKIHABARA-," dedicated to capsule toys.
A pop-up store gathering merchandise from "Uma Musume Pretty Derby's" collaborations with regional racetracks runs at Animate Akihabara Building 2, 6F, from July 18 to August 16, 2026, with standee panels from each racetrack collab on display.
"Visual Arts Summer Festival 2026," co-hosted by Visual Arts and Animate, opens July 25, 2026 at the Akihabara VA Store satellite shop (Animate Akihabara ANNEX 5F). The lineup includes goods featuring swimsuit illustrations of "anemoi" heroines.
An Animate fair for HUNDRED LINE runs October 10-25, 2026 at 10 Animate stores nationwide including Animate Akihabara, featuring new tarot-themed goods sold early. Online pre-order campaign is open from July 16.
A pop-up store featuring new Gakuen Idolmaster illustrations runs from June 30 to July 27, 2026 at Animate Akihabara Building 1. Pop-up vending machines (10 locations nationwide) and dedicated original-label can vending machines (about 100 locations nationwide) launch alongside it.
A collaboration goods fair featuring Uma Musume Pretty Derby and real racing team PACIFIC RACING TEAM will be held at Animate Akihabara and 6 other Animate stores nationwide from July 11 to 26, 2026. Customers receive an illustration card with every 1,500 yen purchase.
The Hololive Production Western Caravan in animate only shop runs at Animate Akihabara Building 2, 7F from June 13 to July 5, 2026. The Akihabara venue features West Team panel displays, merchandise sales, fair bonuses, and an OSMO stamp campaign.
A Symphogear pop-up store will be held at Animate Akihabara from June 26 to July 12, 2026, selling newly illustrated goods featuring white bunny outfits.
The My Hero Academia Nationwide Local Support Fair will run at Animate stores and Animate Online Shop from August 8 to 30, 2026. In Akihabara, Animate Akihabara Annex will also offer the related Gratte collaboration menu.
A talk and signing event for Sizuk's 2nd album 'iller' will be held at Animate Akihabara Building 1 on September 6, 2026. Shunryu and AYAME will appear, with participation tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis through eligible purchases.
A Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Animate fair will run from June 13 to June 28, 2026 at Animate Akihabara and other stores, featuring newly drawn uniform-apron goods and postcard purchase bonuses.
The Starry Sky Iku Mizushima Starlit Anniversary linked Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 9 to 28, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and four paid bonus acrylic coaster designs.
Solo Leveling x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 23 to July 20, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and seven paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
VS AMBIVALENZ Only Shop in animate commemorative Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 13 to July 5, 2026, alongside the related only shop.
IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge / IDOLiSH7 HAPPY KiTCHEN TiME runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 10 to July 7, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and random coaster order bonuses.
The BeLuck x Animate Fair 2026 commemorative Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 19 to July 20, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and seven paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
Senjyushi: Rhodoknight for Nintendo Switch Release Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 25 to July 20, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and 41 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2 x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 12 to July 12, 2026, featuring nine paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
The New Prince of Tennis Mijitaku Fair Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 6 to 28, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and eight paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
A Gratte collaboration celebrating ALIEN STAGE: Find your Plus One! Fair in animate runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 27 to July 20, 2026, with Gratte menus and 12 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
A Gratte collaboration celebrating the Nintendo Switch release of SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 25 to July 12, 2026. A special corner will also appear at Animate Akihabara Building 1 2F.
DYNAMIC CHORD 12th anniversary Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from May 22 to June 21, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and 16 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
Blackish House sideZ -Retour Release Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 25 to July 26, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and 10 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
Love and Deepspace Animate Fair Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 20 to July 19, 2026, with five random coaster designs distributed as menu order bonuses.
Zerowake GATES Half Anniversary x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from May 26 to June 28, 2026, with first and second period menus plus paid bonus trading acrylic coasters.
TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2 x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 19 to July 5, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and 12 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
The Aijitsu to Hanayome: Shiki Oriori release Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 15 to July 20, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and paid bonus trading acrylic coasters.
Oharae x Gratte Second Round runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 4 to July 5, 2026, featuring Gratte drinks, icing cookies, ice cream, and paid bonus trading acrylic coasters.
A GA Bunko 20th anniversary only shop will run at Animate Akihabara from June 13 to 28, 2026, featuring anniversary goods such as acrylic stands, keychains, square badges, and purchase bonuses.
Tokimeki Memorial x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 6 to July 5, 2026, featuring Gratte drinks, icing cookies, and paid bonus trading acrylic coasters.
Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Animate Fair x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 6 to 28, 2026, featuring Gratte items and an anniversary fair.
Princess Connect! Re:Dive 8th Anniversary animate ONLY SHOP runs at Animate Akihabara Building 2, 6F from May 23 to June 7, 2026, with only shop bonuses available.
HUNTER x HUNTER Animate Fair in 2026 Summer will run from June 13 to 28, 2026 at Animate Akihabara and other participating stores, featuring early sales of new Ani-Art illustration goods and purchase bonuses.
A 1st anniversary pop-up store for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will run at Animate Akihabara Annex from June 13 to 28, 2026, featuring illustrated goods, photo spots, costume displays, and purchase bonuses.
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 signing event with Na-Ga celebrating the release of the PC game anemoi will be held at animate Akihabara Building 1, 7F event space on June 20, 2026. It is a lottery event for customers who receive an application serial code with eligible purchases.
The Dengeki Daioh 32nd Anniversary signing event with Moke Yuzuhara, Nio Nakatani, and Daisuke Moriyama will be held at animate Akihabara Building 1, 7F on June 7, 2026. The three-session event uses lottery applications through serial codes for eligible product buyers.
The Daiyonkyokai 2nd Anniversary Fair will run at animate Akihabara and other participating animate stores from May 30 to June 21, 2026. Shoppers receive one random bonus card from two designs for every 1,100 yen including tax spent on related products.
The TV anime Akane-banashi Animate fair Summer Festival: Come One, Come All runs at Animate Akihabara and other stores from July 18 to August 9, 2026 with bookmark purchase bonuses for eligible goods.
A "DIGIMON BEATBREAK" pop-up shop will be held at Animate Akihabara ANNEX from May 16 to 31, 2026, featuring character merchandise and bonus stickers with qualifying purchases.
A Digimon Adventure Cheer Store is being held at Animate Akihabara ANNEX from May 16 to May 31, 2026. Features newly drawn cheer squad costume merchandise and a purchase bonus sticker.
A "Stella Sora" half-anniversary commemorative only shop will be held on the 7th floor of Animate Akihabara Branch 2 from May 17 to June 1, 2026, as a limited-time shop to mark the half-anniversary.