What this is
A limited-run pop-up merchandise store dedicated to the manga series Chotto Matou yo, Harutora-kun by Amekiri, running for two weeks at eeo Store's Ikebukuro main location. The highlight is a new line of goods featuring bear and pancake motifs — the kind of cute, character-specific merch that sells out fast at these events. Advance orders are also available through eeo Store online for those who can't make it in person.
Who should go
Fans of the Harutora-kun series or Amekiri's work. Casual anime merch shoppers browsing Ikebukuro's otaku district will also find it easy to fold into a day out.
Good to know
Advance online orders are available through eeo Store online (eeo.ne.jp) ahead of in-store sales, which is the safest option for limited items that may sell out quickly — check whether foreign credit cards are accepted at checkout before ordering. The physical store is in Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo's main anime and manga shopping hubs, making it easy to combine with visits to other nearby otaku shops like Animate or K-Books. Stock at pop-up events like this tends to move fast on opening days, so arriving early or ordering online in advance is strongly recommended. Payment at the physical store is likely to accept both cash and card, but carrying cash as a backup is wise for smaller specialty retailers in Japan.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.