Madoka Magica Characters Descend Upon Akihabara in Style!
Get ready, fans! The beloved magical girls from Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika (also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica) are making a splash in Tokyo’s otaku hub. Kaname Madoka, Akemi Homura, and the rest of the crew are suiting up in original costumes for a special pop-up store at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara Shop. Mark your calendars—the “CHARA POP STORE” kicks off tomorrow, January 16, 2026!
About Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika
First airing in January 2011 as a 12-episode original anime, Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika took the world by storm with its unique take on the magical girl genre. The series masterfully blends slice-of-life moments with heart-pounding, unpredictable twists, all set in a world where the line between ordinary girls and magical beings blurs. It all begins with the mysterious encounter that changes protagonist Kaname Madoka’s life forever.
Here’s a look at the creative minds behind this iconic series:
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Shinbo Akiyuki |
| Scriptwriter | Urobuchi Gen (Nitroplus) |
| Character Design Original | Aoki Ume |
| Animation Production | Shaft |
The franchise expanded with movies: the recap films “[Prologue] Hajimari no Monogatari” (it can be translated as The Beginning Story) and “[Epilogue] Eien no Monogatari” (The Eternal Story) in 2012, followed by the new chapter “[Shinpen] Hangyaku no Monogatari” (The Rebellion Story) in 2013. The excitement continues with the upcoming Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika <Walpurgis no Kaiten> set for release in February 2026!
Event Details and Exclusive Goods
All six magical girls—Kaname Madoka, Akemi Homura, Tomoe Mami, Miki Sayaka, Sakura Kyouko, and MomoE Nagisa—are dressed in snazzy brown-themed original outfits, ready to charm fans at the “Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika CHARA POP STORE”. This limited-time event runs from January 16 to March 8, 2026, at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara Shop (with a special setup on the 2nd floor event space from January 16 to 31).
The store is packed with goodies featuring brand-new illustrations of the characters in their exclusive attire. Highlights include:
- Color Acrylic Stands (6 types): Showcasing full-body designs of each character, priced at 2,000 yen each (tax included).
- Acrylic Plate Keyholders (6 types): Adorned with character quotes like “It’s a secret from everyone in class,” these are sure to be a hit at 2,000 yen each (tax included).
But that’s not all! A mini-game inspired by a scene from “[Shinpen] Hangyaku no Monogatari” called “Homura vs. Mami Bullet Trajectory Lottery” will be available. Players can win prizes based on the bullet path they choose.
Prizes include:
- A Prize: “Foil Acrylic Boards” (7 types)
- B Prize: “Scene Photo Can Badges” (12 types)
- C Prize: “Witch Instant Photo-style Sheets” (random from 10 types)
Collaboration Event at Atre Akihabara
From January 16 to 31, 2026, Atre Akihabara is joining the fun with the “Atre Akihabara × Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika” collaboration event.
During this period, the venue will be decked out with wall wrappings and BGM from the series to amp up the mood. Shoppers can score illustration cards (13 types in total) randomly—one card for every 500 yen (tax included) spent at participating stores in Atre Akihabara 1 and 2.
Heads up! The Atre Akihabara collab has a shorter run than the CHARA POP STORE, so if you want to experience both, make sure to visit Akihabara by January 31!
Event Summary
■ “Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika in CHARA POP STORE” Event Overview
- Venue: Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara Shop, Charapop Store 1st Shop
- Dates: January 16 (Friday) to March 8 (Sunday), 2026 * From January 16 to 31, it will be held at the 2nd floor event space.
【Original Goods】
- Color Acrylic Stands (6 types): 2,000 yen each (tax included)
- Sparkly Acrylic Keychains (6 types): 1,000 yen each (tax included)
- Can Badge Collection (random 12 types): 550 yen (tax included)
- Clear Sheet Collection (random 12 types): 500 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic Plate Keyholders (6 types): 2,000 yen each (tax included)
- 2-Layer Print Acrylic Boards (3 types): 3,500 yen each (tax included)
© Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Project
© Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
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