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AT-X is airing an original special program tied to the short anime Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star, presenting the Fist King Army as a workplace through a news-style format on September 5.
A collaboration cafe themed on TV anime "Gintama" opens at and GALLERY's Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya locations from September 9 to October 7, 2026, featuring autumn-themed original artwork, character-inspired menu items, and limited-edition merchandise.
New original-illustration goods for TV anime Gintama, split into "past" and "present" themes, roll out at Animate from August 14, 2026, alongside a store fair that gives away foil-stamped postcards with qualifying purchases.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Underworld Illusion Resort-, the second installment of its major summer event in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome, running from August 10, 2026, alongside continuing 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
From August 12 to 18, 2026, skincare brand hada to kokoro marks the launch of its new All-in-One Cream Mist with a limited-time POPUP at @cosme TOKYO, featuring visuals starring JO1 member Junki Kono.
Yakiniku Reimen Yamanakaya, the yakiniku chain with the most locations in the Tohoku region, is running a limited-time collaboration with the anime Haikyu!! from September 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring five collab menu items, a free original sticker gift, and collab merchandise sold in stores and online.
Harry Potter Cafe and its takeout counter Harry Potter Cafe Window in Akasaka, Tokyo, will renew part of their menus on September 1, 2026, adding Hogwarts house-inspired burgers, a Hedwig omelette rice, Sorcerer's Stone and Golden Snitch pancakes, and other dishes inspired by the wizarding world.
Licensed Heaven Artists from across Tokyo will gather at Ueno Onshi Park on October 23 to 25, 2026 for performances and live music, with free admission for all visitors.
Lifestyle brand Her lip to releases its first-ever Hello Kitty collaboration, Hello Kitty meets Her lip to "Limited Collection", with an early sale at a pop-up store at Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY from August 20 to 26, 2026, ahead of a wider rollout.
French bag brand Hervé Chapelier holds a limited-time collaboration event with Sunny&Co. at Daimaru Sapporo from August 12 to 18, featuring a popular personal order session and a limited-edition tote bag that also launches the same day at the official online store.
HIROFU is adding two new colors, Willow and Cheddar, to its original Soft Vacchetta leather line of bags and small goods, available from August 12 at the online store and HIROFU shops nationwide.
CRAVIA and OSD Co. bring the beloved character Hoppe-chan together with MARION CREPES at Sunshine City ALTA Ikebukuro, featuring original crepe flavors and exclusive collaboration goods through September 27.