What this is
Animate's nationwide retail fair celebrating the first anniversary of Persona 5: The Phantom X, the mobile spin-off of the beloved Persona 5 universe. Spend ¥1,100 or more on any Persona series merchandise and you'll receive one randomly drawn art card from a set of five newly illustrated designs. Exclusive fair merchandise will also be on sale, making this a hunt for both the cards and the limited goods themselves.
Who should go
Persona series fans and collectors, particularly those chasing limited merchandise or the randomised art card set. Best suited to people who can visit one of the listed Animate branches in person, or who shop via the Animate Online Shop.
Good to know
Animate stores accept both cash and major credit cards, though foreign cards are accepted at most branches — confirm at the register if unsure. The Animate Online Shop is a reliable alternative for visitors who can't make it to a physical location, though international shipping availability should be checked at checkout. Art card bonuses are while-supplies-last, so there is no guarantee of receiving all five designs even across multiple visits. Fair-exclusive merchandise typically sells out quickly at high-traffic stores like Ikebukuro and Akihabara, so those locations are worth prioritising if you want the widest selection. Osaka Nipponbashi is the main otaku retail district in the Kansai region and is well worth a browse alongside this fair.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.