What this is
Animate's chain-wide merchandise fair for The Prince of Tennis II runs across all Animate stores and online shops throughout August 2026, selling newly drawn visual goods including acrylic stands, stickers, character badge collections, acrylic keychains, and clear card collections. Spend ¥2,200 or more on Prince of Tennis books or merchandise and you receive a random clear bookmark from a set of 10 designs — audio-visual purchases of ¥1,100 or more also qualify. Bookmark gifts are limited stock and end when they run out, so early visits matter.
Who should go
Dedicated fans of The Prince of Tennis and The Prince of Tennis II who want exclusive merchandise and the limited bonus bookmarks. Casual anime shoppers will find little here beyond standard retail.
Good to know
Animate stores accept major credit cards including foreign Visa and Mastercard at most branches, though some smaller locations may be cash-preferred — carry yen to be safe. The Akihabara and Ikebukuro flagship stores are the largest and most likely to have full stock at the start of the fair. Bonus bookmarks are randomly selected, so you cannot choose your design. Online orders via the Animate Online Shop or Movic Online Shop ship within Japan; international shipping options are limited, so visitors should plan to pick up in-store. Arrive in the first week of the fair for the best chance at bonus gifts before they sell out.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.