Gintama Chara Pop Store to Open at Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara on April 17, 2026! Featuring New Exclusive Illustrations, Starting with Toshiro Hijikata.

Bandai Namco Experience Inc. will open the 'Gintama Chara Pop Store' at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara from Friday, April 17, 2026, to Monday, November 23, 2026.

Over the course of six months, we will sequentially unveil new, exclusive illustrations for six characters (Gintoki Sakata, Toshiro Hijikata, Sogo Okita, Kotaro Katsura, Shinsuke Takasugi, and Kamui) based on the concept of 'Shippu-Doto' (Stormy Weather). The event kicks off with the 'Hijikata Festival,' featuring new illustrations of Toshiro Hijikata. In addition to standard colored illustrations, original art-style designs will also be available. The venue will offer exclusive merchandise and mini-games where visitors can win original prizes. Select items will also be available at Bandai Namco Cross Spot locations nationwide starting Friday, April 24.

New Original Merchandise Available!

We will be selling products featuring the new 'Shippu-Doto' concept illustrations and adorable chibi character designs.

Mini-Game: 'Gintama Garapon'

Try your luck at our mini-game to win exclusive prizes! (Available only at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara location.)

Event Information

Venue: Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara, 2F Chara Pop Store No. 2, 1-17-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Period: April 17, 2026 (Fri) – November 23, 2026 (Mon/Holiday), 10:00–21:00

Schedule: Hijikata Festival (Apr 17–May 11), Kamui Festival (May 12–Jun 5), Katsura Festival (Jun 6–Jun 29), Okita Festival (Jun 30–Jul 29), Takasugi Festival (Jul 30–Sep 2), Gintoki Festival (Sep 3–Oct 12), Compilation (Oct 13–Nov 23).

©Hideaki Sorachi/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, DENTSU, BNP, ANIPLEX
©Bandai Namco Experience Inc.