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Celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Animate Ikebukuro

The Animate Ikebukuro Main Store is gearing up to celebrate its third anniversary in style! From March 1 to April 5, 2026, fans of anime, manga, and gaming can look forward to the exciting "Animate Ikebukuro 3rd Anniversary Sakura Festival". This festival promises to be packed with wonderful events, special prizes, and exclusive merchandise.

New Details Announced!

Animate has announced additional information on some of the intriguing events planned for the Sakura Festival. Following last year's success with the "Oshi Sakura" campaign, the store will also host a lottery where attendees can win spectacular prizes worth up to 30,000 yen in Animate gift certificates and even some popular video games!

For those who may not be familiar, Animate is a prominent specialty store catering to anime, comics, and games with locations across all 47 prefectures in Japan. Its Ikebukuro Main Store underwent a major renovation before its grand reopening on March 16, 2023.

Attendees can expect a plethora of events throughout the festival period, so keep your eyes peeled for updates!

Can’t-Miss Events

Two noteworthy events, each packed with entertainment and opportunities for fans to participate, are sure to enhance the festival's experience:

1. Oshi Thank You! Photo Campaign
- Event Period: March 1 - April 5, 2026
- Location: Inside Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
- Description: A designated photo spot featuring plush figures will be set up within the store. Visitors who take photos there and share them on X with the specified hashtag will have a chance to win exciting prizes!

2. Oshi Sakura 2026
- Event Period: March 14 - April 5, 2026
- Location: 1F Staircase of the Animate Ikebukuro North Building
- Description: This event revisits last year's hit, inviting fans to contribute to the blooming of the "Oshi Sakura" as everyone comes together to make their favorite characters shine!

Exciting Raffle Event!

Furthermore, alongside these events, the Sakura Festival will feature an engaging Lottery Event to commemorate three years of success:
- Event Period: March 14 - March 16
- Location: 1F of the Animate Ikebukuro North Building
- Description: Participants will have a chance to win incredible prizes! The grand prize includes a 30,000 yen Animate gift certificate! This was previously a highlight of last year’s events and is expected to bring excitement once more.

Exclusive Merchandise Sales

In addition to the fun-filled events, the festival will introduce limited-time products that festival-goers won't want to miss:

• - Plush Poncho

- Release Date: March 15, 2026
- Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
- Available Variants: 3 types

• - Miniature Working Bag & Cat Badge Maker Set

- Release Date: March 15, 2026
- Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)

And much more exciting plans are in the works! So stay tuned for our updates!

Note: All planned events are subject to potential changes or cancellations due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.

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For more details, visit the special page for the "Animate Ikebukuro 3rd Anniversary Sakura Festival" online or check out the Animate Ikebukuro website and their social media.

Let’s celebrate together and make this anniversary memorable!