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Anime and manga pop-up store events in Asia

Overview

In September 2026, several anime-themed pop-up stores launched in Taiwan. In Kaohsiung, a ‘Bocchi the Rock!’ event opened at Dream Mall on September 17, featuring immersive photo spots and merchandise. Concurrently, a ‘Super Anime Research Club’ event organized by Kotobukiya ran at LaLaport in Taichung from September 17 to October 20, showcasing various series such as ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ and ‘Demon Slayer’.

In October 2026, retail events shifted to Tokyo. A ‘Ginga Densetsu Series POP UP STORE’ was held in Harajuku from October 10 to October 12 to celebrate Yoshihiro Takahashi’s 55th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of ‘Shiroi Senshi Yamato’. This event included exhibits of original manuscript drafts. Additionally, Bandai Namco Filmworks scheduled a ‘Maebashi Witches’ pop-up shop at the Tokyo Anime Center in Shibuya from October 23 to November 8, coinciding with the release of a theatrical film.

Entities

Tokyo Anime Center · Maebashi Witches · Yoshihiro Takahashi · Bandai Namco Filmworks · Dream Mall

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Tokyo to host manga and anime pop-up stores in October 2026

    Tokyo will host two major anime and manga pop-up stores in October 2026: a Yoshihiro Takahashi ‘Ginga Densetsu’ event in Harajuku and a ‘Maebashi Witches’ shop in Shibuya.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Anime pop-up stores to launch in Kaohsiung and Taichung

    Anime pop-up stores are arriving in Taiwan, featuring 'Bocchi the Rock!' in Kaohsiung's Dream Mall and a multi-series 'Super Anime Research Club' event at Taichung's LaLaport starting September 17.

Sources

dtimes.jp · game.ettoday.net · news.gamebase.com.tw · prtimes.jp · release.traicy.com