My Hero Academia Pop‑Up Store Launches in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sendai

Bandai Namco is opening a series of "My Hero Academia Character Pop‑Up Stores" featuring new merchandise themed around the series' main characters. The first location opens at the Cross Store in Akihabara, Tokyo on 7 August 2026 and runs until 27 September. Subsequent venues are Namco Umeda in Osaka (31 Oct – 23 Nov), Cross Store Hakata in Fukuoka (28 Nov – 20 Dec) and Cross Store Sendai in Miyagi (26 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027). The shops sell acrylic stands, badge collections, clear cards, key‑chains and other items, including limited‑edition pieces from previous pop‑up events. A mini‑game called “THE ROLLING RICE BALL!!!” offers original prizes. Some items will also be available online via the Premium Bandai store after the physical runs.