Shirotan, Set for TV Anime Adaptation, to Open Limited-Time Pop-Up Store in Akihabara

Creative Yoko Co., Ltd. announced that it will open a limited-time pop-up store for its original character Shirotan, titled “Shirotan Funwari Store,” at ecute Akihabara inside JR Akihabara Station from May 20 to June 2, 2026. The store will screen a trailer for the upcoming Shirotan TV anime, scheduled to air on TV Asahi in fall 2026, on in-store digital signage. It will also feature new items from the popular convenience-store-themed series, including manager-themed plush goods, fried chicken-inspired items, strawberry sandwich designs, and acrylic nameplate collections. Akihabara is one of Japan’s leading hubs for characters, anime, and subculture, attracting visitors from both Japan and abroad. Creative Yoko aims to use the pop-up store to raise awareness of Shirotan among a broad audience, including inbound tourists, while strengthening engagement with existing fans. The event will run from May 20 to June 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., closing at 8:00 p.m. on weekends and on the final day, June 2. Purchase bonuses will be offered according to spending amount, including a limited sticker for purchases of 3,300 yen or more, a limited can badge for 5,500 yen or more, and a limited big sticker for 11,000 yen or more, all available while supplies last.