Animate will open a special store, "Animate Osaka Expo 2025 Store," at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, set to begin on April 13 at Yumeshima, Osaka. The first pop-up space at the store will be dedicated to "BONES Store," showcasing anime produced by BONES.

About "Animate Osaka Expo 2025 Store"

The store will be located inside the West Gate Zone on the first floor of the Ringside Marketplace West. In addition to selling anime merchandise, the store will feature a pop-up space that will periodically change themes, highlighting iconic Japanese anime titles and related products.

The first pop-up, "BONES Store," will run from April 13 to April 23. It will showcase popular anime produced by BONES, including:
My Hero Academia
Bungou Stray Dogs
Mob Psycho 100
SK∞ the Infinity
Ouran High School Host Club

The exhibit will include displays of these anime as well as exclusive merchandise.

Special Illustrations and Exclusive Gifts

To commemorate the opening, renowned manga artist Kazuhiko Shimamoto has drawn an original illustration of Meito Anizawa, the mascot character of Animate. Additionally, customers can receive exclusive gifts, such as an original shopper bag and an Animate Manager-themed sticker.

Grand Opening Campaign
Original Shopper Bag Giveaway
Period: April 13, 2025 – Until supplies last
Location: Animate Osaka Expo 2025 Store
Details: Customers who spend ¥2,000 (tax included) or more at the store will receive an exclusive original shopper bag (1 design).
Note: The design is the same as the one distributed at Animate Umeda.
"Animate Manager" Original Sticker Giveaway
Period: April 13, 2025 – Until supplies last
Location: Animate Osaka Expo 2025 Store
Details: Customers who visit the store can receive a limited edition "Animate Manager" sticker (1 design).

Store Information

Store Name: Animate Osaka Expo 2025 Store (animate EXPO 2025 STORE)
Operating Period: April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025
Location: West Gate Zone, Ringside Marketplace West, 1st Floor
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Source : ORICON NEWS