Gachiakuta’s Cast Gets a Steampunk Makeover for New Limited Edition Merch Line
Fans of the TV anime Gachiakuta will soon have the chance to pick up a wide range of exclusive merchandise as part of a newly announced themed retail event centered around original steampunk-inspired artwork created specifically for the series.
The upcoming Gachiakuta Animate Fair will introduce numerous products featuring newly illustrated character designs that place the cast in a distinctive steampunk setting, offering collectors an entirely fresh visual take on the popular series.
Gachiakuta has attracted attention for its gritty world, unique visual style, and story following Rudo as he struggles to survive and uncover the truth within a society divided by class and prejudice.
As the anime continues to grow in popularity, the new fair aims to give fans additional ways to engage with the series through exclusive merchandise, limited bonuses, and special promotional campaigns.
The event lineup includes trading bromides, illustration cards, acrylic cards, acrylic stands, oversized acrylic displays, acrylic keychains, large-format badges, die-cut stickers, posters, and scene-based collectible items featuring memorable moments from the anime.
Several products utilize the newly commissioned steampunk artwork, while others focus on scenes and character visuals taken directly from the television series.
Collectors purchasing selected merchandise in full box quantities will also be eligible for exclusive bonus items available through specific retailers.
Customers who purchase a full box of the Animate-exclusive steampunk glitter badge collection will receive a limited-edition 7.5 cm glitter badge featuring newly illustrated artwork of Rudo while supplies last.
Buyers who purchase a full box of the scene-based glitter badge collection through Animate can also receive a special glitter badge featuring Zanka as an additional bonus.
An alternative retailer-exclusive bonus is planned through the AMNIBUS online store, where customers purchasing a full box of the scene-based glitter badge collection will be eligible for a bonus glitter badge featuring Rudo.
The merchandise selection includes an Animate-exclusive glitter badge collection featuring eight designs, available individually for ¥605 (approx. $4 USD/£3 GBP) or as a complete box for ¥4,840 (approx. $34 USD/£25 GBP).
Additional steampunk-themed trading bromides and illustration cards featuring 15 designs each will be offered individually for ¥275 (approx. $2 USD/£1.50 GBP) or in complete boxes for ¥4,125 (approx. $29 USD/£21 GBP).
Trading acrylic cards featuring eight character designs will be available individually for ¥715 (approx. $5 USD/£4 GBP) or as a complete box for ¥5,720 (approx. $40 USD/£29 GBP).
Trading acrylic stands with eight possible character variations will retail for ¥880 (approx. $6 USD/£4.50 GBP) each or ¥7,040 (approx. $49 USD/£36 GBP) per box.
Larger display items include BIG acrylic stands priced at ¥1,980 each (approx. $14 USD/£10 GBP), extra-large acrylic stands at ¥3,300 each (approx. $23 USD/£17 GBP), BIG acrylic keychains at ¥1,100 each (approx. $8 USD/£6 GBP), and 10 cm character badges at ¥715 each (approx. $5 USD/£4 GBP).
Collectors can also pick up die-cut stickers priced at ¥550 each (approx. $4 USD/£3 GBP) and A3 matte-finish posters priced at ¥880 each (approx. $6 USD/£4.50 GBP).
The scene-based glitter badge collection contains 12 designs and will be available individually for ¥605 (approx. $4 USD/£3 GBP) or as a box for ¥7,260 (approx. $50 USD/£37 GBP).
A second volume of scene-based bromides featuring 24 different designs will be sold individually for ¥275 (approx. $2 USD/£1.50 GBP) or as a complete box for ¥6,600 (approx. $46 USD/£34 GBP).
Fans placing advance reservations through Animate’s online store will be able to earn one randomly selected postcard from a set of five designs for every ¥1,100 spent (approx. $8 USD/£6 GBP) on eligible Gachiakuta merchandise.
Customers shopping at participating physical stores during the main event period will receive one randomly distributed film-style illustration card from a five-design collection for every ¥1,100 spent (approx. $8 USD/£6 GBP) on qualifying products.
Bonus items will be distributed while supplies last, and customers will not be able to choose specific designs.
The online reservation campaign is scheduled to run from June 18 through July 5, 2026, while the in-store purchasing campaign will take place from September 12 through September 27, 2026.
The event will be held at selected Animate locations including Ikebukuro, Nagoya, Akihabara, Osaka Nipponbashi, and Umeda, while many of the featured products are also expected to become available through the AMNIBUS online store beginning September 12, 2026.
Event Details
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 12 2026 - Sep 27 2026 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Animate Stores |
|---|---|
| map Area | Nationwide |
| category CATEGORY | Anime/Manga Pop Up Shop |
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