'Natsume's Book of Friends' Animate Fair in 2026 Announced, Featuring New Merchandise with an 'Exorcist' Concept

Arma Bianca Co., Ltd., a company that sells original manga and anime merchandise, is pleased to announce the 'TV Anime Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair in 2026.'

The fair is scheduled to run from Saturday, September 12, 2026, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at all Animate stores nationwide and on the Animate online shop. This event will feature the advance sale of many new products with newly drawn illustrations based on the 'Exorcist' concept from the TV anime 'Natsume's Book of Friends,' along with special fair bonuses. Pre-orders have already begun today, June 18th (Thursday), at Animate stores and online, creating an exciting event for all fans.

The advance sale merchandise lineup includes a variety of random-specification items under the 'Newly Drawn Exorcist ver.' label: Trading Can Badges (12 types, 495 yen each), Trading Illustration Cards (13 types, 275 yen each), Trading Acrylic Cards (12 types, 715 yen each), Trading Clear Die-cut Stickers (12 types, 550 yen each), and Trading Acrylic Stands (12 types, 880 yen each). Purchasing a full box guarantees a complete set.

Individual items will also be available, such as the 'Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei Exorcist ver. BIG Acrylic Stand' (1,320 yen), 'Newly Drawn Exorcist ver. BIG Acrylic Stands' (5 types, 1,980 yen each), 'Newly Drawn Exorcist ver. Extra Large Acrylic Stands' (5 types, 3,300 yen each), and 'Newly Drawn Exorcist ver. BIG Acrylic Keychains' (5 types, 1,100 yen each). Additionally, Nyanko-sensei themed items like a pass case (2,178 yen), a multi-card holder (1,320 yen), and a stick mirror (1,430 yen) will be released. Furthermore, the 'Newly Drawn A Day in the Life of Nyanko-sensei ver.' series will offer Frame Acrylic Charms with parts in ver. A and ver. B (6 types each, 990 yen each).

As an Animate-exclusive box purchase bonus, customers who buy one box of the 'Newly Drawn Exorcist ver. Trading Can Badges' will receive a 'Newly Drawn Takashi Natsume & Nyanko-sensei Exorcist ver. Can Badge Animate Exclusive Bonus' on a first-come, first-served basis. A different exclusive bonus is planned for the e-commerce site 'AMNIBUS.'

During the event period, for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on related character goods, customers will receive one 'Fair Purchase Bonus Postcard' (6 types total) as a gift. Bonuses are available while supplies last and designs are random.