"Project SEKAI" Pop-Up Arrives at animate EXPO 2025 STORE!
Attendees will have early access to brand new "Project SEKAI" merchandise, including advance sale items featuring Ichika, Minori, Kohane, Tsukasa, Kanade, and Miku. The merchandise lineup includes popular items like acrylic stands, as well as new additions such as large metal stickers and omamori (charm) style acrylic keychains.
As an added bonus, customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (tax included) during the pop-up event will receive a special set of illustration cards (6 types, one for each unit), while supplies last. These exclusive bonus illustration cards will also be available at Animate stores nationwide and the Animate online shop starting August 2nd, as part of the "Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku Summer Fair 2025."
Stay informed about future pop-up events and the latest updates by checking the official "animate EXPO 2025 STORE" website and social media channels!
POP-UP Event
Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku POP-UP in animate EXPO 2025 STORE
[Event Period]
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Thursday, July 17, 2025
[Special Offer]
During the event, customers who make a purchase of 2,000 yen or more (tax included) in-store will receive a random [Illustration Card Set (6 types, one for each unit)] as a free gift!
*The free gift cannot be chosen.
*On Thursday, July 17, the pop-up space will close at 6:00 PM JST
Products Information
Acrylic Stand
[Price] 1,980 yen each (tax included)
[Types] 6 varieties
Character Badge Collection
[Price] 440 yen per pack (tax included)
2,640 yen per box (tax included)
[Types] 6 varieties in total
Big Metal Sticker
[Price] 517 yen each (tax included)
[Types] 6 varieties
Omamori-style Acrylic Keychain
[Price] 715 yen each (tax included)
[Types] 6 varieties
Bottle Holder
[Price] 2,200 yen (tax included)
*Please note that the content is subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to various circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
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animate EXPO 2025 STORE
[Event Period] April 13 - October 13, 2025
[Location] Yumeshima, Osaka
West Gate Zone, Ringside Marketplace West, 1st Floor
[Operating Hours] 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM JST
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■ "animate EXPO 2025 STORE" Official Website
■ "animate EXPO 2025 STORE" Official X
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■ "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan" Official Website
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