A pop-up shop for the anime Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? is set to open at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2, with a lineup of early-sale merchandise using newly drawn illustrations centered around an "Animal Butler & Maid" concept. Purchase bonuses and an X (Twitter) giveaway campaign are also planned.
Event Details
"Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" POP UP SHOP in Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2
- Dates: June 27, 2026 (Sat) – July 12, 2026 (Sun)
- Venue: Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2, 6F Event Space
- Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM–7:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
For more details, visit the official event page.
Event Exclusive Merchandise
The following items using newly drawn "Animal Butler & Maid ver." illustrations will be available for early purchase at the event:
- Trading Hologram Can Badge (9 designs): ¥605 per piece / ¥5,445 per box (random; one unopened box completes the full set)
- Trading Illustration Card (9 designs): ¥275 per piece / ¥2,475 per box (random; one unopened box completes the full set)
- A3 Matte Poster (3 designs): ¥880 each
- Double-Wire Acrylic Keychain (3 designs): ¥990 each
- BIG Acrylic Stand (3 designs): ¥1,980 each
- Group BIG Acrylic Stand (1 design): ¥3,300
- Oversized Acrylic Stand (3 designs): ¥3,300 each
- Amane Kei & Ijichi Kotoko Multi Desk Mat (1 design): ¥3,960
- Life-Size Tapestry (2 designs): ¥10,780 each
Additional items also available:
- Trading Can Badge (10 designs): ¥495 per piece / ¥4,950 per box (random; one unopened box completes the full set)
- Postcard Set of 3 (4 sets): ¥550 each
- BIG Acrylic Stand (4 designs): ¥1,980 each
Product images are for reference only and may differ from the final products. Items are subject to change without notice. These event-exclusive items are also planned to become available later on the AMNIBUS online store and at Animate.
Event Limited BOX Purchase Bonuses
Customers who purchase a full BOX of select items at the event will receive an exclusive bonus on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trading Hologram Can Badge (9 designs) – 1 BOX Purchase Bonus:
Receive a "Newly Drawn Group Animal Butler & Maid ver. 75mm Hologram Can Badge (Event Exclusive Bonus)."
Trading Can Badge (10 designs) – 1 BOX Purchase Bonus:
Receive an "Amane Kei & Ijichi Kotoko B 75mm Glitter Can Badge (Event Exclusive Bonus)."
Bonus images are for reference only and may differ from the final items. Bonuses are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.
In-Store Purchase Bonus
For every ¥2,000 (tax included) spent on event-related merchandise during the event period, customers will receive one random "Event Purchase Bonus Postcard (10 designs)." Bonuses are available while supplies last and are not applicable to online purchases. Receipts cannot be combined.
X Campaign
To celebrate the event, a follow & repost campaign is running on X. Repost the designated post and follow the AMNIBUS official account for a chance to win a complete set of "Event Bonus Postcards (all 10 designs)" — one winner selected.
Official AMNIBUS X Account: https://x.com/AMNIBUS
Visitor Notes
The following activities are not permitted at the venue:
- Trading or selling goods between customers
- Spreading items out on the floor
- Meeting up with other customers in walkways
©Norishiro-chan, Uozumi Sakana / Core Mix, "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" Production Committee
