What this is
Centered entirely on Taiga Kagami — the red-haired power forward from the beloved basketball anime Kuroko's Basketball — this multi-week pop-up at NAMJATOWN transforms several areas of the indoor theme park into a Kagami-themed experience. Highlights include a balloon art collection, a Balloon Garapon mini-game with prizes, life-size panels of Kagami and his dog Tetsuya No. 2, collaboration food items (hot dogs, parfaits, soft drinks), and limited merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations. The centrepiece is a character greeting event with individual photo sessions, for which advance lottery applications were required.
Who should go
Kuroko's Basketball fans, particularly those attached to Kagami's character, will get the most out of this. Casual anime visitors or families with kids who enjoy themed food and mini-games will also find it entertaining.
Good to know
NAMJATOWN is located inside Sunshine City in Ikebukuro and charges a base admission fee (typically around ¥500–¥800 for adults) plus separate fees for individual attractions — budget for both when planning your visit. Limited merchandise and collaboration food items are available on-site, and some items may also be sold via the namco parks Online Store. The greeting event photo lottery has already closed, but check the official namco parks website for any additional session announcements. The venue is indoors and air-conditioned, making it a comfortable summer outing. Foreign credit cards are generally accepted at Sunshine City retail areas, but having some cash on hand is advisable for smaller in-park purchases.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.