Animate Girls Festival 2026, one of Japan's largest otome-oriented events, is coming to the area around Ikebukuro Station on November 7-8, 2026, and new details are now available.
The artwork for the main venue's visitor bonus "original shopper" bags has now been revealed. On November 7, guests will receive a shopper featuring STPR Family (すとぷり／すにすて – SneakerStep), and on November 8, a design featuring Disney スパークリンク・スターズ／ブレイクマイケース, both distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
A second wave of details on the Ajinomoto AGF, Inc. x Animate Girls Festival 2026 collaboration (subtitled ～2つのAGFが奇跡のコラボレーション～, a play on the two AGFs — Ajinomoto AGF and Animate Girls Festival) is also available, including an upgraded version of last year's popular visitor gift and a lottery offering AGF® products as prizes.
Other highlights include an 18TRIP display at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, a free-entry rest area featuring video and music from popular content, and a collaboration tied to 東京カラーソニック!! (カラソニ), held around the city.
Main Venue Visitor Bonus: Original Shopper Bags
Everyone entering the Animate Girls Festival 2026 main venue will receive one original shopper bag per person, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Distribution Date/Time: November 7-8, 2026, from 9:00 AM (the scheduled start time for Fast Ticket entry) each day, until supplies run out
Distribution Location: Near the entrance of the Animate Girls Festival 2026 main venue at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro
Note: A ticket to Animate Girls Festival 2026 is required to enter the main venue at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro.
Designs
- November 7: STPR Family (すとぷり／すにすて – SneakerStep)
- November 8: Disney スパークリンク・スターズ／ブレイクマイケース
More information on the original shopper bonus is available on the official information page: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/page/shopper
Ajinomoto AGF, Inc. x Animate Girls Festival 2026 (～2つのAGFが奇跡のコラボレーション～)
1. Main Venue Visitor Bonus: AGF® Sticks - Find Your Favorite Flavor
Continuing from last year, everyone entering the Animate Girls Festival 2026 main venue will receive one set of AGF® coffee sticks per person, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
This year, in response to requests for a wider variety of flavors, attendees will receive a set of two varieties chosen at random from 36 varieties.
Note: Distribution ends once supplies run out. The specific flavors received cannot be chosen.
Distribution Date/Time: November 7-8, 2026, from 9:00 AM (the scheduled start time for Fast Ticket entry) each day, until supplies run out
Distribution Location: Near the entrance of the Animate Girls Festival 2026 main venue at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro
Distribution Details
Two varieties will be chosen at random from the following 36 varieties:
- "Blendy®" sticks: 17 varieties
- "Blendy® Cafe Latory®" sticks: 17 varieties
- 「ちょっと贅沢な珈琲店®」 sticks: 2 varieties
2. "Miraculous AGF Collaboration" Lottery - Win AGF® Sticks
This lottery is open exclusively to visitors of Animate Girls Festival 2026.
Entrants can take part easily through the LINE chat screen.
Guests who win will receive their prize at the main venue.
Note: Each guest may enter only once.
Prizes
- Prize A: 「ちょっと贅沢な珈琲店®」 Stick Black Special Blend, 22 sticks
- Prize B: "Blendy®" Stick Gentle Honey Rooibos Tea au Lait, 6 sticks
- Prize C: "Blendy® Cafe Latory®" Stick Rich Strawberry Custard Latte, 6 sticks
- Prize D: "Blendy®" Stick, Tanita Cafe™-Supervised, ホッとよりそうカフェオレ (Caffeine-Free) & ホッとよりそうミルクティー (Caffeine-Free), 2-stick set
More information on the Ajinomoto AGF, Inc. x Animate Girls Festival 2026 collaboration is available on the official information page: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/page/agf-collaboration
Note: A ticket to the Animate Girls Festival 2026 main venue is required to take part in these promotions, which will be held on the day of the event.
18TRIP x AGF2026 Campaign
To mark the opening of Animate Girls Festival 2026, a campaign has been announced. Guests who reserve or purchase 1,100 yen (tax included) or more of 18TRIP merchandise at participating stores will receive a gift.
In addition, floor 6 of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store will host a limited-time display featuring standee panels and more.
Period: November 7-15, 2026
Location: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (the gift is also available through Animate mail order)
More information is available on the official campaign page: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/page/18TRIPxAGF2026
AGF2026 Free Rest Spot (Supported by Bic Camera)
A rest area featuring video and music from popular content is making its debut at Animate Girls Festival 2026. Anyone can come and go freely to enjoy it.
Bic Camera is also scheduled to set up a special booth at the venue.
Period: November 7, 2026
Location: Animate Theater
Video Lineup
- ツキノ芸能プロダクション
- 東京カラーソニック!!
and more.
More information is available on the official information page: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/page/TCSxBICCAMERA
カラソニ Collaboration in Ikebukuro
To mark the opening of Animate Girls Festival 2026, a series of collaborations will once again take place this year in Ikebukuro, a location closely associated with カラソニ.
As the first announcement, a collaboration with Bic Camera and participation in the AGF2026 Free Rest Spot have been confirmed. Further details will follow.
Bic Camera x カラソニ
A range of promotions is planned, including purchase bonuses, a lottery, and a life-size standee.
Period: September 25 - November 8, 2026
Location: Bic Camera Ikebukuro Main Store, Ikebukuro Camera & PC Building, Ikebukuro West Exit Store, Ikebukuro West Exit IT Tower Store
AGF2026 Free Rest Spot x カラソニ
Period: November 7, 2026
Location: Animate Theater
More information is available on the official information page: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/page/TCSxAGF2026
Event Overview
Event: Animate Girls Festival 2026
Period: November 7-8, 2026
Hours: Main venue: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Main venue: Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, and other locations
Organizer: Animate Girls Festival Executive Committee
Sponsors (as of September 1; in Japanese alphabetical order)
- Special Sponsor: Ajinomoto AGF, Inc.
- Gold Sponsors: STPR Inc. / JTB Corp. / Disney スパークリンク・スターズ／ブレイクマイケース
- Bronze Sponsors: IRIAM / Bic Camera Inc. / Yoyogi Animation Academy / カルマロックスターストリーム / Koei Tecmo Games / 大河幻想ラジオドラマ 魔道祖師 / Tapioca / Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. / fanfancy+ / LINE Manga
Cooperation: Toshima Ward Shopping Street Association / Toshima Ward Tourism Association / Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Toshima Chapter
Official Website: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2026/
Official X: https://x.com/AGF_info
Note: Event details are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
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