Looking for an anime event to nerd out at? We’ve got you covered for the month of August. Check out these upcoming anime-themed pop-up shops, cafes and art exhibitions in our list below.
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in August
The Apothecary Diaries x Tokyo City View – Night Sky Dance Event
Tokyo City View observation deck will collaborate with the hit manga and anime The Apothecary Diaries for character photo spots and exhibits.
| Date & Time | Aug 1-Oct 26・10 a.m.–10 p.m.・last admission at 9:30 p.m. |
| Price | Starting at ¥2200 for general tickets |
| Location | Tokyo City View |
Haikyu!! On The Court Volleyball Experience
Belle Salle Roppongi will host an immersive experience inspired by the hit sports anime Haikyu!! with several volleyball challenges.
| Date & Time | Aug 7-Sep 13・10 a.m.–8 p.m.・Last entry at 7:00 p.m., Official shop opens at 10:30 a.m. |
| Price | starting at ¥2000 for adults |
| Location | Belle Salle Roppongi |
| More Info | Audio guides are available |
Jujutsu Kaisen x Haneda Airport Collaboration Event
Jujutsu Kaisen is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a collaboration at Haneda Airport, with an exclusive pop-up store and food truck.
| Date & Time | Jul 3-Aug 2・10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Haneda Airport Garden Grand Foyer |
Chiikawa Parco Summer Collaboration Event
In celebration of Chiikawa’s first-ever film adaptation, 15 Parco department stores across Japan will have special campaigns.
| Date & Time | Jul 17-Aug 2・times may vary per location |
| Price | Free |
| Location | various parco department stores |
Ouran High School Host Club 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop
Celebrating 20 years of “Ouran High School Host Club,” Magnet by Shibuya109 will host a special pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise.
| Date & Time | Jul 24-Aug 2・10 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Magnet by Shibuya 109 |
LaLa Manga 50th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition
LaLa shojo manga magazine will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an art exhibition featuring original artwork and special artist signings.
| Date & Time | Jul 17-Aug 3・10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.・last admission at 18:45, venue closes at 18:00 on the final day (last entry at 17:15) |
| Price | General and university students: ¥2000, High school students: ¥1500, junior high school and elementary school students: ¥900 |
| Location | Shinjuku Takashimaya |
The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition
Creative Museum Tokyo will host a Mamoru Hosoda exhibition featuring the largest ever display of Hosoda’s animation production materials.
| Date & Time | Jun 20-Aug 31・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・last entry at 5:30 p.m.; the museum will close at 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, the day before a public holiday and from August 11-14 |
| Price | General: ¥2500, High school students: ¥1500, elementary and junior high school students: ¥1000 |
| Location | Creative Museum Tokyo |
Fate/Grand Order Exhibition Pop-Up Cafe
The Sun & The Moon cafe will have a limited-time collaboration menu inspired by the Fate/Grand Order game and anime series.
| Date & Time | Jul 17-Sep 14・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・Last order for food at 9:00 p.m., for drinks at 9:30 p.m. |
| Price | starting at ¥990 |
| Location | The Sun & The Moon Cafe |
Sakamoto Days Collaboration Cafe: Black Rose Garden
Smile Base Cafe will host a pop-up cafe inspired by the popular anime Sakamoto Days with themed food, drinks and merchandise.
| Date & Time | Jul 23-Sep 17 |
| Price | starting at ¥800 |
| Location | Smile Base Cafe |
Solo Leveling Exhibition
The anime series “Solo Leveling” will have its first interactive exhibition, featuring recreations of iconic scenes from the series.
| Date & Time | Jul 17-Sep 27・Weekdays: 11:00 – 20:00 (Last entry 19:30) | Weekends and Holidays: 11:00 – 21:00 (Last entry 20:30) | Date-specific entry required |
| Price | General: ¥3300 | High school and junior high school students: ¥2500 | Elementary school students and younger: ¥1600 |
| Location | Tokyu Plaza Shibuya |
| More Info | Advanced and VIP tickets also available |
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc Collaboration Cafe
Smile Base Cafe in Ikebukuro will host a limited pop-up cafe with Cardcaptor Sakura inspired by the beloved magical girl manga and anime.
| Date & Time | Jul 28-Oct 6 |
| Price | starting at ¥800 |
| Location | Smile Base Cafe |
