A new Macross-themed exhibition opens this September in Osaka. Bandai Namco Experience will host the "Macross World Expo," an immersive experience event celebrating the beloved anime series, at Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda from September 25 (Thursday) to November 9 (Sunday), 2025. After the Osaka venue, the exhibition will travel to Hakata and Ikebukuro.
The event features brand-new original artwork by Ebata Risa, character designer for "Macross F (Frontier)," showcasing 10 characters from across the Macross series. Visitors can enjoy an interactive shopping experience where they communicate with the divas while purchasing merchandise, two mini-games with guaranteed prizes, and exclusive original merchandise sales.
Updates will be announced on the official event website and official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Interactive Shopping Experience with the Divas
Price: 6,500 yen per play
★Macross Expo Greeting Shop
Experience interactive communication with Sheryl or Ranka through monitors while selecting and purchasing original t-shirts featuring the new artwork. Choose from 10 different t-shirt designs in this immersive shopping experience.
Mini-Games with Guaranteed Prizes
Price: 600 yen per play
★Haochi Lailai! Maguro Manju Roulette
This analog mini-game is inspired by the "Nyan Nyan" super-dimensional restaurant from the series. Choose your favorite maguro manju and take on the challenge!
Prize Lineup:
- A Prize: Card Case (10 types)
- B Prize: Acrylic Keychain (10 types)
- C Prize: Telephone Card-style Sheet (20 types) *Random distribution
★Yack "Deka" Culture! Record Garapon
Spin the giant record-style garapon!
Prize Lineup:
- A Prize: Acrylic Panel (10 types)
- B Prize: 75mm Matte Can Magnet (10 types)
- C Prize: Postcard (20 types) *Random distribution
Exclusive Original Merchandise
Original merchandise featuring the new artwork will be available for purchase.
Series-Themed Food & Drinks
Original food and drinks inspired by the series will be available.
[Osaka Venue] Original Food & Drink Examples:
Nyan Nyan Express Takoyaki Ramen
A "Bromide" card (1 of 4 types) comes with each food menu purchase.
Price: 1,500 yen
Fortune Latte (10 types)
Price: 690 yen
*Special birthday commemorative designs (4 types) will also be available for limited periods during characters' birthdays. Check the official event website for sales periods.
Soft Drink with Wooden Coaster (10 types)
Price: 1,200 yen
*Menu offerings vary by venue. Check the official event website for details.
Photo Opportunities
The venue features an original hot air balloon-style photo spot that serves as the symbol of "Macross World Expo." Additionally, character panels featuring the new artwork will be displayed throughout the venue.
*Exhibition content may change for the Hakata and Tokyo venues.
*Please bring your own camera or smartphone for photography.
Event Information
★Osaka Venue
Location: Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda
Address: 8F HEP FIVE, 5-15 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Dates: September 25 (Thursday) - November 9 (Sunday), 2025
◎To manage crowds, advance reservations may be required on certain dates.
Check the official event website for details.
★Hakata Venue
Location: Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata
Address: Canal City Hakata South Building B1F, 1-2-74 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Dates: November 21 (Friday), 2025 - January 12 (Monday, Holiday), 2026
★Tokyo Venue
Location: Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo
Address: World Import Mart Building 3F, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Dates: January 30 (Friday) - April 5 (Sunday), 2026
Official Event Website: https://event.bandainamco-am.co.jp/cx/macrossbanpaku/
Macross World Expo Official X: https://x.com/macrossbanpaku
Bandai Namco Cross Store Official Website: https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/crossstore/
Bandai Namco Cross Store Official X: https://x.com/bn_cross_store
*Information is current as of the announcement date. Content may be changed or canceled without notice.
*Images are for illustration purposes.
*All prices include tax.
*Merchandise, benefits, prizes, and novelties are available in limited quantities. Please understand if items sell out.
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