Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026), Japan’s largest otome-oriented event, is set to take place on November 7 and 8 in the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo. The latest update reveals the designs of the original shoppers given to main venue visitors, as well as new details about the collaboration with Ajinomoto AGF Co., Ltd.
Shopper Designs for Each Day
Two different shopper designs will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. On November 7, visitors will receive a shopper featuring STPR Family (including Sutopuri and Sunisute – SneakerStep). On November 8, the design will feature Disney Sparklink Stars and Break My Case.
Ajinomoto AGF Collaboration: Random Flavor Sets
In the “Ajinomoto AGF × Animate Girls Festival 2026 ~Two AGFs’ Miraculous Collaboration~” project, main venue visitors will receive one set per person, again on a first-come basis. Responding to requests to encounter a variety of flavors, the set will contain two randomly selected items from a total of 36 varieties.
The lineup includes 17 types of Blendy stick, 17 types of Blendy Cafelatory stick, and 2 types of Chotto Zeitakuna Kōhiten stick.
Collab Lottery via LINE
A collaboration lottery will also be held, accessible easily from the LINE chat screen. Winners of the “win” prize will receive a special gift.
Additional Attractions
Other planned activities include an 18TRIP exhibition at Animate Ikebukuro main store, a free-entry rest spot where visitors can enjoy videos and music from popular content, and a collaboration with Tokyo Color Sonic taking place around the city. For further details, check the official website.
Event Overview
| Event Name | Animate Girls Festival 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 7–8, 2026 |
| Hours | Main venue: 9:00–17:00 |
| Location | Ikebukuro Sunshine City and other venues |
| Organizer | Animate Girls Festival Executive Committee |
| Sponsors | Special sponsor: Ajinomoto AGF Co., Ltd. Gold sponsors: STPR Inc., JTB Corp., Disney Sparklink Stars, Break My Case. Bronze sponsors: IRIAM, Bic Camera, Yoyogi Animation School, Karma Lox Star Stream, Koei Tecmo Games, Taiga Fantasy Radio Drama Madou Soshi, Tapioca, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., fanfancy+, LINE Manga. |
| Support | Toshima City Shopping District Federation, Toshima City Tourism Association, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Toshima Branch |
Collaboration Details
The Ajinomoto AGF × AGF2026 collaboration will distribute the random sets on both days starting at 9:00 (scheduled fast ticket entry time) until supplies run out, at the main venue entrance near Sunshine City.
Lottery Prizes
- A prize: Chotto Zeitakuna Kōhiten stick black special blend 22 sticks
- B prize: Blendy stick gentle honey rooibos tea latte 6 sticks
- C prize: Blendy Cafelatory stick rich strawberry custard latte 6 sticks
- D prize: Blendy stick Tanita Cafe supervised hot cafe au lait caffeine-free & hot milk tea caffeine-free 2-stick set
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