Geek Culture
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Gundam Base Shibuya opens November 20 with an entry lottery

The new Shibuya PARCO store will feature package-art wall graphics and a monthly rotating Gunpla selection. Admission is free, but an advance entry lottery covers November 20–30.
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NIJISANJI’s Haunted School pairs gothic looks with pastel ghost mascots

Eight livers feature in Haunted School’s new Halloween artwork, with pastel ghost mascots, ribbon-laced card cases and more going on sale October 20 at 6 p.m. JST.
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Pichi Pichi Pitch’s new goods dress Lucia in pink rabbit pajamas

Lucia’s pink rabbit hood sets the mood for A3’s new animal-pajama goods. Online sales have begun, while store-pickup reservations close October 22.
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Magical Girl Witch Trials Gets a Gothic Sailor Makeover for GiGO

Dark frills and colored ribbons lead the upcoming Magical Girl Witch Trials × GiGO pop-up. Alongside the Gothic Sailor goods are venue-exclusive fortune slips, while Akihabara’s opening weekend includes advance-lottery entry slots.
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GRIDMAN UNIVERSE’s Rikka and Yume go ’80s idol for a new pop-up

Blue-and-pink plaid, gold microphones and cassette-inspired stands bring Rikka and Yume’s ’80s idol look to a GRIDMAN UNIVERSE pop-up opening in Shibuya and Kyoto on October 19.
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Bocchi the Rock! gets dinosaur-costume plushies at Don Quijote

Don Quijote’s Bocchi the Rock! collaboration pairs black-hoodie artwork with colorful dinosaur-costume plushies. Sales at participating Japanese stores have begun, while online sales start October 23 at noon JST.
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Detective Conan Diner brings Haibara’s pasta experiment to Shibuya

Detective Conan Diner will pre-open at Shibuya Stream on November 19, 2026, with Haibara’s experimental pasta and Amuro’s three-filling sandwich. Visits will initially require paid reservations, with food and drinks charged separately.
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DELTARUNE on the music stand: Japanese piano scores arrive October 27

DELTARUNE’s official Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 piano scorebooks are getting Japanese editions. The volumes differ in repertoire and difficulty, but both include the same Toby Fox and Materia Editions interview.
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Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s black Gashat look comes to a USB can cooler

THANKO’s Kamen Rider Ex-Aid can cooler combines black Gashat styling with cooling and warming. Japan preorders are ¥6,980, with delivery planned for late November 2026.
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JOCHUM turns four with giant-cake photo spots at three LaLaport malls

JOCHUM’s fourth-anniversary party brings giant-cake photo spots and different exhibitions to Nagoya, Suita and Yokohama. Bring your favorite merch for photos, but check your venue’s store-entry rules before planning a shopping stop.
