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 release 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' (Swift and Fierce). 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 sell exclusive merchandise and offer mini-games where visitors can win original prizes. Select products will also be available at Bandai Namco Cross Spots nationwide starting Friday, April 24.

New Original Merchandise!

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 2nd Branch, 1-17-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Dates: April 17, 2026 – November 23, 2026 (10:00–21:00)
Schedule:
Hijikata Festival: April 17 – May 11, 2026
Kamui Festival: May 12 – June 5, 2026
Katsura Festival: June 6 – June 29, 2026
Okita Festival: June 30 – July 29, 2026
Takasugi Festival: July 30 – September 2, 2026
Gintoki Festival: September 3 – October 12, 2026
Grand Finale: October 13 – November 23, 2026

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©Bandai Namco Experience Inc.