Bungo Stray Dogs’ Announces New Tobu Zoo Collab with Limited Edition Yukata Themed Merch

A third collaboration event between Bungo Stray Dogs and Tobu Zoo will take place this summer, bringing themed attractions, exclusive merchandise, special food, and nighttime entertainment to visitors.

The event, titled Bungo Stray Dogs × Tobu Zoo Vol.3 “NIGHT ZOO”, is scheduled to run from July 18 to August 30, 2026.

Bungo Stray Dogs is a popular anime and manga series that follows gifted individuals whose supernatural abilities are inspired by famous literary figures and authors.

Newly created artwork for the collaboration depicts Atsushi Nakajima, Osamu Dazai, Kyoka Izumi, Ranpo Edogawa, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Chuuya Nakahara dressed in summer yukata attire.

On weekends, public holidays, and from August 12 to August 14, visitors can also enjoy the zoo’s NIGHT ZOO programme, which keeps the venue open into the evening and features fireworks displays.

The combination of illuminated animal exhibits, summer festivities, and themed Bungo Stray Dogs content is designed to create a unique seasonal experience.

A large selection of merchandise based on the newly illustrated yukata artwork will be available throughout the event.

Trading can badges featuring six designs will be sold for ¥660 each (approx. $5 USD/ £4 GBP) or ¥3,960 (approx. $27 USD/ £20 GBP) for a complete six-piece set.

A six-design bromide collection will be available for ¥500 per card (approx. $3 USD/ £3 GBP) or ¥3,003 (approx. $20 USD/ £15 GBP) for a full set.

Acrylic photo props featuring six character designs will be available for ¥1,540 each (approx. $10 USD/ £8 GBP).

Holographic acrylic figure stands will be offered in six designs at ¥2,310 each (approx. $16 USD/ £12 GBP).

A Character Fine Mat featuring the collaboration artwork will be sold for ¥3,850 (approx. $26 USD/ £20 GBP) and is exclusive to Tobu Zoo during the event period.

Magnet tins containing caramel and a randomly enclosed can badge from six possible designs will be available for ¥1,100 (approx. $8 USD/ £6 GBP).

The merchandise range also includes mini character illustrations dressed in animal-inspired outfits.

Trading mini character acrylic stands featuring 12 designs will cost ¥770 each (approx. $5 USD/ £4 GBP) or ¥9,240 (approx. $63 USD/ £47 GBP) for a complete set.

Holographic clear mini character cards featuring 12 designs will be available for ¥550 each (approx. $4 USD/ £3 GBP) or ¥6,600 (approx. $45 USD/ £34 GBP) for a complete collection.

A tiger-ear hooded towel will be available for ¥5,500 (approx. $38 USD/ £28 GBP).

Plush mascots will be offered in four designs for ¥2,640 each (approx. $18 USD/ £13 GBP).

Mini acrylic penlights will be available in four designs for ¥1,210 each (approx. $8 USD/ £6 GBP) and are particularly suited to the nighttime portions of the event.

An eco bag featuring the mini character artwork will also be available for ¥2,640 (approx. $18 USD/ £13 GBP).

A glowing White Tiger Candy inspired by Tobu Zoo’s famous white tigers will be sold in a soda flavour for ¥1,100 (approx. $8 USD/ £6 GBP).

Customers purchasing the candy from the pop-up shop during the collaboration period will receive one randomly selected pearl round sticker from four available designs.

Visitors spending ¥2,000 or more in a single merchandise transaction (approx. $14 USD/ £10 GBP) will receive one randomly selected bromide from a pool of 12 designs.

A collaboration game will be available at the Rainbow Town amusement area, where players throw squeezable balls toward designated targets.

Participation costs ¥600 per game (approx. $4 USD/ £3 GBP).

Players who successfully hit the designated target will receive a randomly selected mini stand POP from six designs as a clear prize.

Participants who do not clear the challenge will still receive a randomly selected die-cut sticker from 12 available designs.

The G’s Restaurant inside the amusement park will serve a special collaboration menu throughout the event.

The restaurant will operate from 11:00 a.m. until one hour before park closing, while drink orders will be accepted until 30 minutes before closing.

Guests ordering eligible menu items will receive one randomly distributed coaster from six available designs.

Visitors will also hear exclusive in-park voice announcements recorded by Atsushi Nakajima, voiced by Yuto Uemura.

These broadcasts will be played every hour at 30 minutes past the hour between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Large illustration panels featuring the event artwork will be displayed near Cat World, while additional mini character panels will be positioned around various animal exhibits throughout the zoo.

A special collaboration admission ticket will be available and includes park entry together with exclusive event bonuses.

Adult tickets for guests aged 18 and over will cost ¥3,000 (approx. $20 USD/ £15 GBP), tickets for middle and high school students will cost ¥2,500 (approx. $17 USD/ £13 GBP), senior tickets for guests aged 60 and above will cost ¥2,200 (approx. $15 USD/ £11 GBP), and children’s tickets for ages 3 through elementary school will cost ¥1,700 (approx. $11 USD/ £9 GBP).

Each collaboration ticket comes with a replica ticket featuring the exclusive artwork, a ticket holder, and a stamp rally sheet.

Guests who complete the stamp rally by collecting every stamp will receive a commemorative postcard as a prize.

Special collaboration admission tickets that include a shop entry reservation will be required for guests wishing to purchase original merchandise on July 18 and July 19.

Applications for these tickets will be handled through a lottery system on Lawson Ticket.

The lottery application period runs from June 19 at 5:00 p.m. until June 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Successful applicants will be announced on July 3 at 3:00 p.m.

The collaboration will take place at Tobu Zoo, located at 110 Suka, Miyashiro, Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture.

In addition to on-site sales, merchandise will also be available through Chugaionline from July 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. until September 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., with shipping scheduled to begin sequentially from around December 2026.

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