What this is
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 10th Anniversary Fair 2026 is a special retail campaign held at animate stores across Japan to celebrate a decade of the beloved comedy manga and anime series. Originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2012, the series follows Kusuo Saiki, a high school student with extraordinary psychic powers who desperately wants to live an ordinary life. The anime adaptations — including the Netflix revival — earned the series a devoted international fanbase. This fair brings fans together through exclusive merchandise, collectible bonus items, and limited-edition goods available only during the campaign period.
Who should go
This event is tailor-made for fans of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. who want to collect anniversary merchandise and limited bonus items. It will appeal to anime collectors, manga enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up watching the series. The atmosphere at animate fairs is typically energetic and community-driven, with fans browsing and trading bonus cards. Arrive early in the campaign period to maximize your chances of getting bonus items before supplies run out.
Good to know
animate stores are Japan's largest anime retail chain and are well set up for international visitors — staff are accustomed to non-Japanese customers and most stores accept foreign credit cards (Visa, Mastercard). The Nagoya animate store is located in central Nagoya and is easily reachable by public transport. Bonus student ID-style cards are random (gacha-style), so there is no guarantee of getting a specific design — buying in multiples increases your chances. Stock on popular bonus items can deplete quickly at busy locations like Ikebukuro and Akihabara, so the Nagoya store may actually have better availability mid-campaign. There is no admission fee — you simply shop and receive bonuses at the register based on your spend.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.