What this is
Fifteen years after the TV anime first aired, Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts gets a dedicated pop-up 'Only Shop' on the 7th floor of Animate Akihabara Building 2, running through August 2026. The shop offers exclusive merchandise including series can badges, acrylic stands, mini bromides, and summoned beast acrylic stands, with a tiered spending bonus system — spend ¥1,100 and receive a random bromide, spend ¥3,300 to enter a lottery for cast-signed shikishi boards and other prizes, and spend ¥5,500 for a chance to win life-size standing panels from the exhibition. Pre-orders are also available via KadoStore during the event period, with general sales opening from September 16.
Who should go
Dedicated fans of the Baka and Test series — this is a niche anniversary celebration with no broader appeal beyond the franchise. Collectors chasing signed merchandise or the life-size panels will want to budget carefully given the tiered lottery system.
Good to know
No ticket is required to enter the shop — just walk in during opening hours. Animate stores generally accept major credit cards including foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard, though having some cash on hand is advisable for smaller purchases. The tiered bonus and lottery system resets per transaction, so plan your purchases strategically rather than splitting them. Bonus bromides, lottery entries, and prize eligibility are all subject to stock limits, so earlier visits in the event period give you the best chance. Pre-orders placed on KadoStore during the event period (August 8–30) are separate from in-store purchases and will ship later, with general sales beginning September 16.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.