What this is
A themed BL (Boys' Love) manga merchandise fair built around a 'zoo date' concept, running across animate stores nationwide from late August into mid-September 2026. The Shibuya branch hosts an exclusive Only Shop component with a wider selection, while locations including Osaka Nipponbashi, Ikebukuro, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Fukuoka PARCO participate as support stores with related products and purchase bonuses. If you buy qualifying items, you'll receive limited bonus gifts — the kind of incentive that drives fans to visit multiple locations.
Who should go
BL manga fans and collectors who follow Kobunsha titles. The purchase-bonus format rewards those who are already invested in the series rather than casual browsers.
Good to know
Purchase bonuses are typically allocated per qualifying spend threshold and run out quickly — arriving early in the fair period gives you the best chance of securing them. The Shibuya Only Shop will have the fullest exclusive selection, but support stores like Osaka Nipponbashi carry participating products if you can't make it to Tokyo. animate stores generally accept major credit cards including foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard. Stock at support stores may be limited compared to the main Shibuya location, so checking the official animate website before visiting is advisable. The online shop also participates, which is useful for visitors who miss the in-store period.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.