What this is
Karaoke meets shojo manga nostalgia in this collaboration between the beloved 2000s anime Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana-Kimi) and the Karaoke no Tetsujin chain, running nationwide from July through August 2026. Participating locations offer themed rooms, collaboration food and drink menus with bonus novelty items, and original merchandise — with dedicated themed rooms at the Shibuya Dogenzaka and Fukuoka Tenjin branches. You can also buy the merch without ever picking up a microphone, and an online sale via animate runs from late August into September.
Who should go
Fans of the Hana-Kimi anime or manga who want more than a standard merch drop — this is a hands-on, social experience. Groups of friends who enjoy karaoke will get the most out of it; solo merch hunters can still visit just to shop.
Good to know
Themed room reservations at the Fukuoka Tenjin and Shibuya Dogenzaka locations open at 5:30 PM on July 6 — book directly through the Karaoke no Tetsujin website or app, which may require a Japanese account; having a friend assist or using a VPN-free browser helps. Standard karaoke pricing applies for room use, typically charged per person per hour plus food and drink orders. Merchandise can be purchased without using the karaoke facilities, making it accessible even if rooms are fully booked. The animate Online Shop collaboration sale runs August 21 to September 6 for those who cannot visit in person. Cash and card are generally accepted at Karaoke no Tetsujin locations, though policies vary by branch.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.