Date A Live 12th Anniversary pop up stores open in 3 locations this April

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

A new pop up store to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of Date A Live will open in 3 locations from the 12th April.

Date A Live, created by Koushi Tachibana, is a light novel series that began serialization in March 2011.

The story follows Shido Itsuka, who must seal the spirits’ powers by making them fall in love with him to prevent spacequakes.

With a blend of action, romance, and comedy, it has spawned multiple anime adaptations and manga spin-offs.

Known for its vibrant characters and engaging plot, “Date A Live” has garnered a dedicated fanbase.

The store will have a range of merchandise on sale featuring new illustrations with an idol theme and an exclusive prize lottery for customers.

Merchandise

A wide variety of goods will be on sale, including acrylic stands, badges, keychains and more.

The full range of products available can be found on the official website.

Lottery

For every 3,000 yen spent at the pop up shop, customers will be entered into a lottery with the chance to win exclusive prizes:

• A prize: 12 types of extra large acrylic figures (Approximately 30 cm)
• B prize: 24 types of bromides (random)

Participating Stores

・AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F (Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-21:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-21:00)
・Gamers Sendai Store (Business hours: 10:00-20:00)
・Gamers Namba Store (Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-20:00)

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