What this is
Timed around the Maebashi Fireworks Festival, this is a pop-up merchandise and meet-and-greet event for the mobile/media franchise featuring the Maebashi Witches, held at a special event space inside Ogawaya. Fans can buy exclusive 'Cheerleader Ver.' merchandise and earn a random original bromide photo card for every ¥3,300 spent — spend ¥6,600 or more and you unlock a participation ticket for a cast meet-and-greet, with five voice actresses appearing on a rolling hourly schedule. Timed entry tickets are required from 10 AM to 2 PM; free walk-in admission opens at 3 PM, subject to capacity.
Who should go
Dedicated fans of the Maebashi Witches franchise or followers of the featured voice actresses. Casual visitors attending the fireworks festival nearby may find the free-admission afternoon slot worth a look, but the merchandise and meet-and-greet structure is firmly aimed at committed fans.
Good to know
This is a merchandise-focused pop-up event, so there are no advance tickets to purchase — entry is managed via free timed tickets distributed on the day from 10 AM to 2 PM. Arrive early to secure a timed slot and to maximise your chances of getting the bonus bromide designs and meet-and-greet participation tickets before stock runs out. The venue is a retail event space on the second floor of Ogawaya, so capacity is limited and crowding is likely during peak morning hours. Cash is recommended for merchandise purchases at events of this type in Japan, as card acceptance is not guaranteed at pop-up setups. The event runs alongside the Maebashi Fireworks Festival, so the surrounding area will be busy — factor in extra travel time.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.