Animate has announced that it will hold a summer fair centred on My Hero Academia at all branches, as well as its online shop, starting on August 8, 2020.
My Hero Academia is a manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. Serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump, the series has sold over 26 million copies. A film, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising was released in December last year and has garnered $28.7 million worldwide as of March 2020. A fifth season of the TV anime series is currently in production.
Animate’s My Hero Academia summer fair will offer a range of merchandise for fans to pick up. For every ¥1,000 spent on books and character goods, as well as for every CD, DVD and Blu-ray purchased (over ¥1,000), fans will also receive one of the above-pictured postcards taken from the anime series’s fourth season opening video.
Other merchandise includes acrylic key holders, pins, wristbands, and much more. The fair is also being taken to Animate’s online shop for the duration of its run.
©Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha・My Hero Academia Production Committee
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My Hero Academia Summer Fair
Running: August 8, 2020 – September 6, 2020
Location: Animate stores and the Animate online shop in Japan
Official Website: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104116
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The sixth opening song for the anime series My Hero Academia, Bokurano, was added to all major streaming services on January 8, 2023. The track is performed by popular artist Eve.
Bokurano - Eve
Eve, a longtime fan of My Hero Academia, claims that the episodes in the second cour of the sixth season hold a “special place” in his heart. “The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together,” he said. The track features Eve’s signature fast-paced guitar along with the singer's powerful voice and sensitive lyrics. Up-and-coming music video creator niL, who previously worked on Eve’s Yuseiboushi, provided the jacket art In the second cour of the sixth season, the protagonist Izuku Midoriya will face the aftermath of the deadly battle seen during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. The opening shows Deku with an entirely new aura and fans are sure to be shocked by how the series progresses!Comment from Eve
“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be performing the sixth opening theme for the anime series My Hero Academia. The song Bokurano was created to inspire our favorite battered heroes, pushing them to overcome their hardships together. I have a personal attachment to this series and I’m so honored that I was asked to write a song for it!”Information
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Tokyo Revengers Christmas Showdown Arc Fair at Animate
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Those who purchase an item from the My Hero Academia series in-store will receive an original HIPSHOP shopping bag. Supplies are limited, so you’ll want to hurry! Six designs are available in total, with each available in M, L, and LL. Each pair of underpants is made of a quick-drying, stretchy polyester material that keeps the skin feeling dry. As silly as it may seem, these would make the perfect gift for the anime fan in your life. (C)堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会 Information
My Hero Academia x HIPSHOP
On Sale: November 11, 2022
Online Store: https://www.hipshop.jp/fs/hipshop/c/myheroacademia/
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My Hero Academia began its sixth season this month, and to celebrate, a special pop-up store will open at Tokyo Solamachi for a limited time. Fans will be able to grab some neat merch from November 5 until December 2, 2022.
Limited-Edition Collaborative Goods
The new merchandise features unique character nametags drawn exclusively for the shop. Fans can grab all kinds of goods, from acrylic pen stands and pins to clear folders and pouches.Purchase Bonuses Available
Guests spending ¥1,000 (tax included) or more will be gifted an original illustration card. Ten designs are available, and each card will be given out at random. These new products can also be purchased online at the Tree Village site from November 5 at 9:00 until December 2 at 23:59. Note that the purchase bonus is not available for online orders. For more details, check out the official website! ©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会Information
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Running: November 5 – December 2, 2022
Venue: Tokyo Solamachi West Yard, 4F, #4
Tree Village (Official TV Shop)
1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Official Site: https://tree-village.jp
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From October 1 until October 31, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel will hold a special Halloween Fair at its delicatessen and lounge Coffret. In addition to six playful sweets from the Halloween Frankenstein to the Halloween Mummy, two types of autumn bread featuring pumpkin and purple sweet potato will be available, allowing guests to enjoy the taste of the season!
Halloween Frankenstein Halloween Cat
Halloween Mont Blanc
Halloween Mummy
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Come enjoy this Halloween with some cute and silly sweets!Information
Halloween Fair
Running: October 1 – October 31, 2022
Venue: Coffret Delicatessen and Lounge, 1F
Hours: Lounge 10:00-20:00 (*Cakes served starting at 11:00) /
Delicatessen 11:00-20:00
Reservations: 045-221-1111 (Representatives available 11:00-20:00)