What this is
Running across ten Animate store locations nationwide plus the online shop, this fair marks a decade of Kagiji Kumanomata's manga 'Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle' — a comedy about a kidnapped princess who cares more about getting a good night's sleep than escaping the demon king. Spend ¥1,100 or more on eligible merchandise and you'll receive one randomly assigned illustration card from a set of eight designs. Books, audio products, and visual media each qualify per item purchased or pre-ordered with a deposit of at least ¥1,100.
Who should go
Fans of the manga or anime series who want anniversary merchandise and the chance to collect the bonus illustration cards. Casual anime shoppers browsing Animate Osaka Nipponbashi or Umeda will also find it easy to participate.
Good to know
No ticket is required — just shop at a participating Animate store or place an order via the Animate Online Shop during the event period. Animate stores in Japan generally accept major credit cards including foreign Visa and Mastercard, though cash is always a safe backup. Illustration card designs are random and non-exchangeable, so buying in multiples is the only strategy for completing the set. The Osaka Nipponbashi store is located in Den Den Town, Osaka's main anime and electronics district, making it easy to combine with other otaku shopping. Stock of anniversary merchandise may be limited, so visiting early in the fair period is advisable.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.