Creamy Mami Ani-Art Pop Up Shop to Open in Ikebukuro and Shizuoka
23.August.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Two Creamy Mami themed pop-up shops are set to open in Ikebukuro Marui on September 5 and in Shizuoka Marui on September 19. Fans can expect to get their hands on a range of exclusive and new merchandise themed on the popular anime series Creamy Mami, the Magical Angel, from pin badges and a parker hoodie to tote bags and more.
Pre-Sale Merchandise (Excerpt)
Trading Ani-Art Pin Badge (9 Designs) | Single: ¥430, Box: ¥3,870 (Before Tax)
Trading Ani-Art Acrylic Stands (9 Designs) | Single: ¥800, Box: ¥7,200 (Before Tax)
Back Print Zipper Parker (1 Design) | ¥5,980 (Before Tax)
Clear Pouch (1 Design) | ¥1,980 (Before Tax)
Fans who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) on related merchandise and display their Epos cards will have the chance to enter a lottery to win a prize.
The pop-up shop is also currently holding a Twitter campaign in Japan until October 5, 2020. One lucky fan can receive a complete set of bromide photos by following AMNIBUS on Twitter and retweeting this tweet.
The pop-up shop is a chance for fans and newcomers to jump into the magical world of Creamy Mami.
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Creamy Mami, the Magical Girl Ani-Art POP UP SHOP in Marui
Official Website: https://event.amnibus.com/mami-0101/
Ikebukuro Marui
Running: September 5, 2020 – September 13, 2020
Entry: Free
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00
Address: 3-28-13 Nishi-Iekbukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, 171-0021
Official Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/048/
Shizuoka Marui
Running: September 19, 2020 – October 5, 2020
Entry: Free
Opening Hours: 10:30-19:30 (until 19:00 on October 5, 2020)
Address: 6-10 Miyukicho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, 420-0857
Official Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/036
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Address: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, TokyoRunning: January 2, 2021 – January 11, 2021
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/index.html
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Shōrin-zu byōbu, Hasegawa Tōhaku (16th Century), National Treasure of Japan
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10:00/11:30 Taiko Performance
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Start Date: January 2, 2021Closed: January 12, 2021 (Open on January 11, a national holiday)
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Official Website: https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en