What this is
The TV Anime 'SAKAMOTO DAYS' Evening Cool Fair 2026 is a month-long promotional retail event held across animate stores nationwide and the animate Online Shop throughout August 2026. SAKAMOTO DAYS is a popular action-comedy manga series by Yuto Suzuki that was adapted into a TV anime, following a legendary former assassin turned convenience store owner who is drawn back into the underworld. Animate, Japan's largest anime and manga retail chain, regularly hosts themed fairs tied to popular anime titles, offering exclusive merchandise and collectible bonuses. This fair celebrates the anime adaptation and gives fans a chance to collect limited postcard sets while shopping for official merchandise.
Who should go
This event is ideal for fans of the SAKAMOTO DAYS anime and manga who want to collect exclusive postcard bonuses and browse official merchandise in a dedicated fan-friendly environment. Anime enthusiasts visiting Japan in August will find this a great opportunity to pick up items that may not be available outside Japan. The atmosphere at animate fairs is enthusiastic and community-driven, with fellow fans browsing and collecting alongside you. Visit early in the month for the best merchandise selection before popular items sell out.
Good to know
Animate stores are found in most major Japanese cities and are typically a short walk from central train stations — the flagship Ikebukuro store in Tokyo is one of the largest and most well-stocked. Postcard bonuses are given one per ¥1,100 spent and are selected randomly from 6 designs, so there is no guarantee of receiving a specific design. For audio and visual product reservations, a deposit of at least ¥1,100 is required to qualify for the bonus. The animate Online Shop participates in the fair, making it accessible even if you are not near a physical store, though international shipping options should be confirmed at checkout. Cash is widely accepted at animate stores, and most locations also accept major credit cards and IC cards.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.