Popular vocal group IDOLiSH7 is celebrating the release of their second album ‘Opus’ with Tower Records. The ‘IDOLiSH7 x NO ANiME, NO LiFE’ collaboration campaign will be underway from January 11 until January 24 at Tower Records and TOWERmini locations, as well as Tower Records Online.

IDOLiSH7 is a 7-member male idol group consisting of Iori Izumi, Yamato Nikaido, Mitsuki Izumi, Tamaki Yotsuba, Sogo Osaka, Nagi Rokuya, and Riku Nanase. ‘Opus’ was released on January 12, and contains recent tracks such as THE POLiCY, the theme song for the third season of the IDOLiSH7 anime series. Two brand-new songs are included on the album, so fans shouldn’t miss it!

As part of the collaboration, special posters will be displayed in stores, and band member Riku Nanase will be in charge of the in-store announcements. Those who purchase the album will receive a special receipt featuring a message from the members, and designs will vary from store to store. Nine locations will also be displaying standee panels of the members, perfect for a photo spot!

IDOLiSH7 × NO ANiME, NO LiFE. Special Collaboration Poster

Collaboration Poster

Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Locations: Tower Records and TOWERmini locations *Not posted at Vivre Yokohama, Nagoya PARCO, and TOWERmini Morinomiya Q’s Mall

Nanase Riku In-store Announcements

Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Broadcast Locations: All Tower Records and TOWERmini stores *Excluding Vivre Yokohama, Nagoya PARCO, and TOWERmini Morinomiya Q’s Mall

https://www.youtube.com/user/TowerRecordsJapan

Special Receipts

Special Receipt 

A total of seven types of special receipts will be available, with participating members varying by store.
Available: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Standee Panel Exhibition

Standee panels of IDOLiSH7 members will be on display at participating stores. The members on display will differ depending on the store.
Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022

Tower Records Original Bonus

Oversized Postcard

One oversized postcard will be given for each eligible purchase.
Participating Locations: Tower Records, TOWERmini, Tower Records Online
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Tower Records Exclusive Online Lottery Campaign

Mini Signboard

Cheque-style Card

10 winners will be selected by lottery.
Purchase Deadline: January 24 at 23:59
Applicable Stores: Tower Records Online
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Newly-Released Products

Limited Edition A

Limited Edition B

Standard Edition

Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro and Nagoya will hold a limited-time collaboration with the popular baseball anime and manga series Bokyaku Battery starting January 12, 2022! Guests can enjoy dishes inspired by characters from the show, and exclusive goods will be on sale at each venue. 

Menu

Cream Stew Plate

Hamburger Stew Plate

Kotesashi High School Love and Peach Parfait

Hyoga High School Japanese Sweets Plate 

Kaname Family Welcome Drink

Arrogant Sports Drink

Todo’s Cozy Spinach Potage

Chihaya’s Orange Tea

Todo’s Black Sesame Seed Latte

Tsuchiya’s Color-Changing Lemon Soda

Order Bonus – Coaster (10 varieties, random)

Original Merchandise

Snack in Drawstring Bag / Includes 1 Bonus Clear Card (11 varieties)

Mini Frame Pin (12 varieties)

Leather Keychain (11 varieties)

 Smartphone Ring (3 varieties)

Special Campaign

©みかわ絵子／集英社

Leather brand OJAGA DESIGN will release a line of Daruma keychains inspired by the popular series Chibi Maruko-chan! Maruko and Cojicoji keychains are now available for preorder at the brand’s online store.

OJAGA DESIGN features goods made in Japan, with each piece dyed, cut, and hand-sewn at a workshop in Tachikawa City, Tokyo.

These new keychains show the popular characters as Daruma, symbols of good luck in Japan. 

These lucky items come in six colors total, with Maruko available in red, white, or yellow, and Cojicoji available in red, white, or black. They can be used not only as a normal keychain, but as a bag charm or luggage tag!

©さくらプロダクション／日本アニメーション
© さくらももこ

From December 18, 2021, until February 23, 2022, a limited-time menu will be offered at Cafe Lab on the 1st floor of the Grand Front Osaka North Building commemorating ‘The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes Exhibition.’

Collaboration Menu

Superman Hamburger Omurice: ¥1,650 (Tax Included) 

Batman Squid Ink Pasta: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Harley Quinn Pancakes: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Wonder Woman Ice Cream Float: ¥990 (Tax Included) 

Joker Soda: ¥990 (Tax Included) 

Batman Cappuchino: ¥880 (Tax Included)

Order all three drinks at once and get all three original coasters!
※Limited quantities available.

The location will be decorated with special superhero photo spots featuring life-size figures of popular DC characters, with movie music playing to fully immerse guests. 

To commemorate the release of the first DVD and Blu-ray for the popular Visual Prison anime series, Tower Records is teaming up with the series to release some limited-edition merchandise. These are available at 13 Tower Records locations nationwide and from Tower Records Online. 

Have you been watching the vampire idol series?

Lineup

Double Acrylic Keychain (11 varieties)

Pins (10 varieties)

Clear Stickers (3 varieties)

Cushion

Playing Cards

Acrylic Diorama (3 varieties)

Acrylic Stand (10 varieties)

Long-sleeve T-shirt

©Noriyasu Agematsu,Afredes/Project VP

To celebrate the release of volume 3 of the Dandadan manga series, participating Tower Records locations in Japan will be selling some collaborative merchandise starting on December 3. The items will also be available to purchase on Tower Records Online. 

Acrylic Keychain (8 varieties): ¥715 (Tax Included) 

*This product is limited to 16 per person.

Square Pins (6 varieties): ¥605 (Tax Included) 

*This product is limited to 12 per person. 

Sticker (Momo Ayase, Okarun, Aira Shiratori & Turbo-Granny, 3 Varieties): ¥880 each

Tiny Pin: ¥660 (Tax Included) 

Sticky Note Set: ¥880 (Tax Included) 

Towel:  ¥2,200 (Tax Included) 

Reversible Reuseable Bag: ¥2,200 (Tax Included) 

T-shirt (Okarun, Turbo-Granny, 2 varieties): ¥3,850 each

©︎龍幸伸 / 集英社

Known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, Yoshitaka Amano is one of the most beloved artists in Japanese popular culture. From November 5 until November 30, an exhibition displaying many of his works is open at the Kikka Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. Online lottery sales of many Amano works shown in the exhibition began on November 20. 

While overseas fans know him best for Final Fantasy, Amano is also the creator of many iconic characters such as Gatchaman, Tekkaman, and Casshan. 

The PREMONITION OF HAPPINESS exhibition boasts 111 paintings and 3D works on display, all of which are one-of-a-kind. A number of colorful works drawn on traditional Japanese paper and bamboo plates are also attracting guests, based on his fine artwork CANDY GIRL, which he has been working on since 2015. 

Popular anime and manga series Chibi Maruko-chan is turning 35 this year, and to celebrate, everyone’s favorite mischievous schoolgirl is teaming up with Yokohama Landmark Tower for a Christmas celebration! The Landmark Christmas 2021 Happiness Holidays ~Enjoy a Grown-Up Christmas with Maruko~ will be held from November 11 until December 25, 2021. 

Stamp Rally Bonus

Original Sticker

Original Wallpaper

500 lucky winners will receive a limited-edition original tote bag!

Collaboration Menu & Merchandise

BUSINESS LEATHER FACTORY

Sky Cafe (located in the Sky Garden on the 69th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower)

CHOCOLABO (Landmark Plaza 1F)

Flora Restaurant & Banquet Hall

Chibi Maruko-chan x Yokohama Royal Park Hotel Special Course

Chibi Maruko-chan x Yokohama Royal Park Hotel Kids Menu

Coffret Delicatessen & Lounge

Noguchi’s Favorite Salad with Cod and Salmon Roe, served with Maruko Croutons

Tama-chan’s Favorite Melon Caprese

The Chibi Maruko-chan manga series began in 1986, and was serialized in the popular shojo manga magazine Ribon until 2018. Written by Momoko Sakura, it tells the everyday life of the third-grade troublemaker Maruko and her family. The series is set in the Irie district in Shimizu, now a part of Shizuoka City, where Momoko Sakura was born. 

A number of heartwarming Maruko-themed decorations and exhibits will be set up around the Landmark Tower, with collaboration merchandise available at a pop-up shop and food available at specific restaurants during the event period. A stamp rally will also ask guests to go on a quest to find Maruko and her friends, and by collecting all of the stamps digitally, guests will receive a coupon for free admission for one adult to the Sky Garden observation floor (69F), along with an original Maruko-chan sticker. 500 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a limited-edition tote bag, and participating in the rally will get you an original wallpaper. 

Originally announced earlier this month, a Gintama collaboration cafe is coming to Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro from November 19 until December 23, 2021. The menu has finally been unveiled, and fans of the series won’t want to miss out!

Food & Dessert Menu

Kagura’s Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Burger Set / Eggs Benedict & Spicy Salad Shinsengumi Plate / Takasugi’s Kiheitai Curry / Strawberry Milk Mille Crepes Made by Gin-san / Shinpachi’s Fruit Sandwich Plate / Katsura’s Soba-Style Mont Blanc Parfait

Drink Menu

Gintoki’s Uji Gintoki Bowl Drink / Shinpachi’s Crackling Blue Soda / Kagura’s Cherry Cocktail / Hijikata’s Special Iced Coffee / Okita’s Cocktail-style Blackcurrant Ginger / Katsura’s Three Tea Set with Dumplings / Takasugi’s Grape Jelly Soda

Special Luncheon Mat with Purchase of Collaboration Food / Dessert

Original Drink Coaster (10 varieties, random) with Purchase of Drink

For every ¥3,000 spent on cafe items (including tax), guests will receive a bromide-style postcard (8 varieties, random)

©空知英秋／集英社・テレビ東京・電通・BNP・アニプレックス
©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Anime series Code Geass is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021. To celebrate, a winter-themed Code Geass Cafe will open in Shinjuku for a limited time, from December 2, 2021, until January 23, 2022. The cafe will feature a lineup of luxurious and stylish food and drink items to celebrate Lelouch’s birthday. 

Bonuses

Menu

Food

[Lelouch] Chicken Steak

[Suzaku] Demi-glace Steak

Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms

Dessert

Happy Birthday Plate

Student Council’s Afternoon Tea Set

[Nunnally] Black Tea Whipped Cream Millefeuille

Christmas Glass Parfait

New Year Glass Parfait

Drink

Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally

Student Council’s Tea Party (Black Tea, Coffee)

Original Goods

Pin (9 varieties, random)

Acrylic Keychain (9 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Stand (9 varieties, random) 

Clear Folder Set (2 included) 

Acrylic Stand (Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally) 

Acrylic Board

Muddler Spoon Set

Satin Pouch

Code Geass debuted in October 2006, and the series was recently re-aired in Japan with a new opening and ending theme. A new series, Code Geass: Z of the Recapture, is coming in the future. 

Lelouch’s birthday is on December 5, so there will be plenty of treats to celebrate. Be sure to come give your well wishes!

©SUNRISE／PROJECT L-GEASS　Character Design ©2006-2017 CLAMP・ST

While the Banana Fish anime series will make you cry, this new collaboration cafe will have guests smiling from ear to ear. This stylish New York-inspired cafe and bar will be open from November 25, 2021, until January 16, 2022, in Tokyo, and from December 2, 2021, until January 30, 2022 in Osaka. Guests can enjoy dishes and drinks inspired by the show’s characters and can grab some limited merchandise too. 

Banana Fish began as a manga series in 1985 and was created by Akio Yoshida. Set in New York City, the series follows the teenage gang leader Ash Lynx as he tries to overcome his painful past and solve the mystery of ‘banana fish,’ a strange drug that drove his brother mad during the war in Vietnam. He is joined by Eiji Okumura, a Japanese college student and photographer’s assistant who arrives in America to help with a story about gang violence. 

Menu

Tofu and Salmon Salad Bowl

His Main Dish for the Night

N.Y. Style Tacos

Grilled Banana Waffle

Chinese Sweets Plate

Chocolate Fondue

N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Caramel Nuts

Ash, Eiji, Shorter

Hot Cocoa, Hot Cafe Latte

Original Merchandise

Acrylic Pin (7 varieties, random)

Aurora Sticker (7 varieties, random)

Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, random)

Clear Folder Set (Includes two folders)

Acrylic Stand (Ash, Eiji, Shorter)

Acrylic Board

Cork Coaster (Ash, Eiji) / Cup Sleeve

Glass (Ash, Eiji) / Plate

Bonus for Advanced Reservation Holders: Paper Ornament (8 varieties, random)

How would you like to spend some time with these characters in a swanky New York-style cafe?

© 吉田秋生・小学館／Project BANANA FISH

Originally held within Shibuya PARCO, the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe is hitting the road! Starting November 11 at Shinsaibashi PARCO and November 27 at Nagoya PARCO, guests can enjoy a variety of Yashahime-themed food and merchandise for a limited time. The Shibuya location finished its run on November 9, and the new visual shows the show’s characters in front of a traditional tea house. 

Food at a Glance

Drinks at a Glance

Novelty Coasters

Kirara’s Manga Pancakes

(Returning Dishes) Inuyasha’s Beef Sandwich / Sesshomaru’s Cold Pasta

Stickers

Four-Color Pen with Charm

Rainbow Pearl Candy Tin

Random Washi Pins (10 varieties)

Due to fan demand, certain dishes from the previous Inuyasha cafe will be returning for the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe. Exclusive merchandise will be sold at the cafe and online at the PARCO online store, so be sure to check it out!