Shachihata is teaming up with the popular Kingdom anime series to create some themed personalized seals! These will be available to order from August 30 until September 30, 2022.   This marks the third collaboration in the ‘Akiba Yabai’ series, a subculture festival event promoting Japan through manga, anime, games, idols, and more. Customers can design an original illustrated seal combining popular characters from Kingdom and their names. A total of six types of illustrations are available, including You Kai and Wang Chang. The seal itself also features the Kingdom logo. Those interested can order online via PC or mobile phone. Products are scheduled to be shipped in December 2022.   Why not choose your favorite character and snag your own personalized seal?

From August 26 until September 18, Chugai Grace Cafe at Shibuya MODI will hold a special collaboration cafe with the popular series Kuroko’s Basketball!

Menu at a Glance

Ryota Kise's French Onion-style Carbonara

Daiki Aomine's Teriyaki Burger over Rice

Shintaro Midorima's Lucky Monaka

Tetsuya Kuroko's Vanilla Shake

Atsushi Murasakibara's Violet Blueberry Water

 

Goods

 

Pin (Cafe ver.)

Type A (7 varieties)

Type B (7 varieties)

 

Mini Acrylic Stand (Cafe ver.)

Type A (7 varieties)

Type B (7 varieties)

 

Nametags (Cafe ver.)

Type A (7 varieties)

Type B (7 varieties)

Mini Bromide (Cafe ver.)

Type A (7 varieties)

Type B (7 varieties)

Holographic Sticker (Cafe ver., 14 varieties)Clear Case (Cafe ver.)

Menu Order Bonus: 1 Coaster (28 varieties, random)

Web Order Bonus: 1 Coaster 

Fans of the series will be able to sample a number of unique dishes inspired by characters from Kuroko’s Basketball. Original goods featuring newly-drawn cafe-inspired illustrations will also be available, and guests will be able to enter a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind tapestry.

© 藤巻忠俊／集英社・黒子のバスケ製作委員会 ©「黒子のバスケ」アニメ10周年プロジェクト

A special event is coming to Tokyo and Osaka this summer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kuroko’s Basketball anime series. Fans will want to visit Tokyo in July and Osaka in September. Kuroko’s Basketball is a manga series by Tadatoshi Fujimaki which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump until 2014 and tells the story of a high school basketball team trying to make it to the national tournament. The anime adaptation began airing in April 2012.

Kuroko's Basketball ~A Miracle One Day in the City~

Kuroko's Basketball ~ Kyoto Exhibition

Gallery Corner

Voice Guide

Admission Bonus - Invitation Card (9 varieties)

Exclusive Goods - F6 Character Board

   

Goods

Acrylic Stand (9 varieties)

Mini Acrylic Charms 1 (Random)

Mini Acrylic Charms 2 (Random)

Pin (9 varieties, random)

 

Purchase Bonus - Shopping Bag

   The event will feature exhibits highlighting the history of the series and will feature a special voiceover. Exclusive merchandise will be on sale and guests will be welcomed by Kuroko and his friends at the entrance, all wearing special costumes drawn for the event.   Are you a Kuroko's Basketball fan?   © 藤巻忠俊／集英社・黒子のバスケ製作委員会 © 「黒子のバスケ」アニメ10周年プロジェクト

Japanese hanko stamp shop HANKOS released a new collection of official stamps with character designs from the anime series My Hero Academia on June 22, 2022!   These order-made hanko stamps, which are used in place of signatures in Japan, let you pick your favorite character to be engraved along with your name or a word written in Japanese.   47 Unique Illustrations   3 Fonts Available   Official Hanko CaseThere are 47 different illustrations available to choose from including characters like Izuku Midoriya (Deku), Katsuki Bakugo (Dynamight), Ochako Uraraka (Uravity), Shoto Todoroki (Shoto), Neito Monoma (Phantom Thief), Itsuka Kendo (Battle Fist), Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu (Real Steel), and Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head).   Customers can choose from three different fonts, from more traditional to more cute. If you don’t want to use these stamps as a signature, you don’t need to add your name! Feel free to add messages like ‘OK,’ or ‘Thank You,’ or any other brief comments.*Add up to 3 kanji, 5 hiragana or katakana characters, or 6 letters from the Roman alphabet.   Fans can choose from a self-inking type of hanko, perfect for signing for packages, stamping memos, marking personal belongings, and more. You can also choose a more official stamp that can be registered for use at almost all banks in Japan. Both types come with an exclusive case featuring Deku, Dynamite, and All Might.   Which character would you want alongside your official signature?    ©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会

From June 21 until August 21, the GiGO Collaboration Cafe in Ikebukuro will be hosting a cafe inspired by the anime series Kuroko’s Basketball.   Drink Menu   Latte Art   Food Menu   Round 1

Kuroko and Kagami's Japanese-style Tomato Pasta / Murasakibara and Himuro's Rice with Bisque Sauce

  Round 2

Aomine and Imayoshi's Carbonara with Black Sesame / Akashi and Mayuzumi's Doria with Squid Ink Cream and Cherry Tomatoes

  Round 3

Midorima and Takao's Focaccia Sandwich / Kise and Kasamatsu's Chicken Omurice Plate

    Dessert Menu   Round 1

Midorima and Takao's French Toast / Aomine and Imayoshi's Mixed Flavor Parfait

  Round 2

Kuroko and Kagami's French Toast / Kise and Kasamatsu's Mixed Flavor Parfait

  Round 3

Hanamiya's 'Akudo' French Toast / Murasakibara and Himuro's Mixed Flavor Parfait / Akashi and Mayuzumi's Mixed Flavor Parfait

    Menu Bonuses   Round 1Round 2Round 3       Goods  

Big Acrylic Stand ~Cafe Ver.~ (10 varieties)

Holo Pin ~Cafe Ver.~ (10 varieties, random)

Art Panel ~Cafe Ver.~ (10 varieties, random)

Mini-character Pin ~Cafe Ver.~ (13 varieties, random)

Mini-Character Acrylic Keychain with Stand ~Cafe Ver.~ (13 varieties, random)

Polaroid Acrylic Keychain ~Cafe Ver.~ (10 varieties, random)

  Fans of the series won’t want to miss a collection of dishes based on popular characters and a slew of new merchandise! Those ordering menu items will receive an exclusive coaster.    ©藤巻忠俊／集英社・黒子のバスケ製作委員会 ©「黒子のバスケ」アニメ10周年プロジェクト © GENDA GiGO Entertainment Inc, All rights reserved.

Internet-based hanko shop Hankoz has added nine new Sumikko Gurashi designs to its collection! These stamps are used as official signatures in Japan, so why not liven yours up with one of these cute characters?  

All 29 Designs

 

All 3 Fonts

  The Sumikko Gurashi collection includes 29 unique designs to choose from. Popular characters like Shirokuma, Penguin?,Tonkatsu, Neko, Tokage, Ebifurai no Shippo, Tabi, Yama, Mogura, Fukurou, Kinoko, and Furoshiki are available to decorate your name stamp! In addition to first names and surnames, customers can also add old-fashioned characters, pen names, or messages like ‘OK’ or ‘Thank you!’   The Sumikko Gurashi Hanko Collection comes in two types: a self-inking type perfect for signing for packages, and a wood-carved type that can be registered with most financial institutions in Japan. Each stamp comes with a case that is also decorated with these popular characters!Ⓒ2022 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.