What this is
Freshly drawn onigiri-themed artwork transforms your favourite My Hero Academia characters into rice ball form across this nationwide pop-up store tour hitting Akihabara, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sendai, and eventually online. Each venue stocks original merchandise built around the new illustrations, plus mini-games and a key visual display. Fans who missed earlier rounds will also find archive merch from the previous eight Character Pop Store events on sale.
Who should go
My Hero Academia fans, particularly collectors chasing limited-edition character merchandise. The Akihabara venue is the obvious first stop for Tokyo-based visitors or tourists passing through.
Good to know
Entry to the store itself is free, but budget for merchandise as purchase limits may apply to popular items — decide your priorities before queuing. The Akihabara venue is inside atre Akihabara, a shopping complex directly connected to Akihabara Station, making it easy to find. Opening day (August 7) has special admission procedures announced separately on the official Character Pop Store X account and website — check these the day before. The venue operates 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily; visiting on weekday mornings is your best bet for avoiding crowds. The tour continues to Bandai Namco Cross Spot (October–November), Osaka's namco Umeda, Fukuoka, and Sendai if you miss the Tokyo run.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.