What this is
Flower-field illustrations take centre stage at this short-run pop-up celebrating the figure-skating TV anime Medalist, running for just nine days at Shinjuku Marui Men's dedicated anime event floor. Newly drawn artwork is used across exclusive merchandise available only at this location, and standing panels featuring the illustrations are displayed throughout the space. Entry restrictions may be enforced if the venue gets crowded, so timing your visit matters.
Who should go
Fans of the Medalist anime who want exclusive merchandise tied to the new flower-field illustration series. Casual anime shoppers browsing Shinjuku's retail scene may also find it worth a quick detour.
Good to know
Entry is free but merchandise purchases will require cash or card — Shinjuku Marui Men is a department store that accepts major credit cards including foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard. The 8th floor of Marui Men is a well-established anime event space that regularly hosts similar pop-ups, so staff are accustomed to managing queues. If entry restrictions are in place, you may be given a numbered ticket or asked to wait outside — check the official Shinjuku Marui Anime Event X account before heading out, as updates are posted there first. The store is open during standard Marui Men retail hours; allow 20–30 minutes for browsing and purchasing. Merchandise is typically limited in quantity, so visiting on the opening weekend carries the best selection but the longest waits.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.