On October 24, 2026, Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin—the largest Animate store in Kyushu—will celebrate its grand opening with a special collaboration with Bungou Stray Dogs. The store will also host the Bungou Stray Dogs ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION at its adjacent Space Galleria FUKUOKA from November 20 to December 21.
Bungou Stray Dogs is a manga by Asagiri Kafka (story) and Harukawa 35 (art). The TV anime began airing in 2016, and the spin-off anime Bungou Stray Dogs Wan! 2 has been on air since July 2026.
Opening Ceremony and Talk Show
On the grand opening day, Taniyama Kishou—who voices Nakahara Chuuya, a character with ties to nearby Yamaguchi Prefecture—will appear at an opening ceremony and a talk show. Both events require advance applications, with the application period running from August 19 (Wednesday) to September 7 (Monday).
Opening Ceremony
Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday) morning (details will be sent to winners)
Location: Inside Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin
Guest: Taniyama Kishou (Nakahara Chuuya)
Application period: August 19 – September 7
Winner notification: Late September (planned)
How to apply: Via the dedicated event application page in CLUB animate during the application period.
Talk Show
Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday) afternoon (details will be sent to winners)
Location: Inside Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin
Guest: Taniyama Kishou (Nakahara Chuuya)
Application period: August 19 – September 7
Winner notification: Late September (planned)
How to apply: Purchase or reserve eligible products at any Animate store or Animate Online. For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent, you receive one serial code. Use the code to apply via the dedicated page in CLUB animate during the application period.
Eligible products: Bungou Stray Dogs related books, audio-visual products, and character goods.
*Some conditions differ for Animate Online; check the event page for details.
Commemorative Shopping Bag
During the opening period, customers who spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more at Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin will receive a special shopping bag featuring the anime’s 10th anniversary illustration. The bag is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Period: October 24 (Saturday) and October 25 (Sunday) until supplies run out; from October 26 (Monday) onward until supplies run out.
Location: Animate register at Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin.
*Only at the Animate register. Animate Gratte and Animate Cafe are also eligible.
*The bag is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
*October 24 and 25 have separate daily allocations.
Standing Panel and Revival Gratte
From October 24 to November 23, a standing panel of Nakahara Chuuya will be displayed inside the store. Additionally, as part of the opening celebration, a revival of the “Nakahara Chuuya Gratte” and other past initiatives will be held.
Standing Panel
Period: October 24 (Saturday) – November 23 (Monday)
Location: Inside Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin
Revival Gratte
Period: October 24 (Saturday) – November 15 (Sunday)
Location: Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin
Menu (all prices tax included):
Gratte (8 designs): 648 yen (takeout)
Icing cookie (8 designs): 594 yen (takeout)
Ice (8 designs): 736 yen (takeout)
Paid bonus: Trading acrylic coaster (5 types) – add 500 yen per menu item.
ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION
The Bungou Stray Dogs ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION will be held from November 20 (Friday) to December 21 (Monday) at Space Galleria FUKUOKA, located inside Animate Rasic Fukuoka Tenjin. Don’t miss this special exhibition celebrating the largest Animate store opening in Kyushu.
(C) Asagiri Kafka, Harukawa 35 / KADOKAWA / Bungou Stray Dogs Production Committee
