Keina Suda, also known by his Vocaloid producer name Balloon, has been rising in popularity with the release of the music video for his new track Darling. On May 24, he’ll release his second full album Ghost Pop, and his track Hana ni Kaze is being used to promote Hatsune Miku’s 360 Reality Audio Experience at the Sony Store. This catchy track will be released on all major streaming services on February 10, 2023. In addition, the cover for the song, created by Avogado6,  has also been revealed.

The song was created exclusively as the campaign song for Sony Store’s exclusive Walkman and accompanying headphones featuring exclusive Hatsune Miku designs by Avogado 6. These are available to order now, and starting January 27, Sony Store locations are offering a new listening experience, allowing guests to enjoy Hana ni Kaze with Sony’s 3D Reality Audio.

 

In addition to this listening experience, a special viewing event was held in theater rooms, making guests feel as though they were at a live concert. Reservations were required to participate.

 

Visit the official Sony website for more information!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the globally popular Naruto anime series, NARUTO THE GALLERY will be held at AKIBA_SQUARE inside Akihabara UDX from December 10, 2022 until January 31, 2023. The gallery will feature collaborations with five animators.    This will be the first Naruto exhibition held since 2015. The event will focus on the growth of the characters, the bonds they share with their friends, and the many fights that have taken place over the past two decades.  Iconic scenes from the Naruto anime series will be on display in collaboration with five up-and-coming animators: Ai Niina, Kohei Kadowaki, que, Kosuke Sugimoto, and Kohta Morie. This will give fans the chance to see an unprecedented and unique view of the world of Naruto which can only be seen at the event.    Admission Bonus: Gemaki-style CardGoodsAn original Gemaki-style Card featuring a newly-drawn visual will be handed out to those visiting the exhibition.  The first lineup of exclusive event-only merchandise has been revealed and longtime fans of the series won’t want to miss adding some of these goods to their collection.    Participating Artists / Episode Ai Niina / Sasuke's Ninja Way Kohei Kadowaki / Naruto's Path que / The Land of Waves Kosuke Sugimoto / Sasuke's Vessel Kohta Morie / Naruto and Kurama   ©NARUTO THE GALLERY実行委員会

A new collaboration store is now open in Akihabara, bringing together the popular YouTuber Sana Natori and everyone’s favorite Sanrio characters. The shop will be open until October 19, and this second collaboration features Halloween-inspired goods. This time around, seven new goods are available, with 21 designs available in total. The illustrations were drawn exclusively for the collaboration.  

Goods at a Glance

  Pin (3 varieties)   Acrylic Keychain (3 varieties)   Acrylic Card (7 varieties)   Acrylic Figure Plate (3 varieties)

Sana Natori x Kuromi

Sana Natori x Pompompurin

Sana Natori x Lloromannic

  Sticker (Set of 3)   Clear Case   Long Sleeve T-shirt   Purchase Bonus - Postcard (2 varieties)Sana Natori is a VTuber who has become popular with audiences of all ages. Her aim is to live a proper life online, and she’s known largely for her livestreams, gaming, and music. Following the well-recieved first collaboration, these spooky designs are sure to be a hit this holiday season. Which goods are you after? (C) Sana Natori (C) 2022 SANRIO CO.,LTD. APPROVAL NO. L634678

Gee! Store, a popular series of shops specializing in anime character goods, has announced a collaboration with the series Luminous Witches! From September 9 until September 19, Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara will be serving up tasty treats inspired by characters from the series.    Collaboration Menu   Exclusive Collaboration Character Cards (9 varieties)   Preorder GoodsThe cafe will offer a number of snacks and drinks, including Eggplant Cheese Pasta, Aira & Eleonore’s Curry, and Moffy’s Parfait. A special drink will be available to order by posting with a special hashtag on social media, so be sure to check back for more information!   ©2021 島田フミカネ・KADOKAWA／連盟空軍航空魔法音楽隊 ©TABLIER MARKETING INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

To celebrate the second season of The Rising of the Shield Hero, a special pop-up store will open on August 19 inside GiGO Akihabara!

2L Chara Fine Mat (4 varieties): ￥1,980 (Tax Included)

Mini-Character Pin (6 varieties): ￥440 (Tax Included)

  New items include character mats with newly-drawn illustrations and mini-character pins.    During the event period, for every purchase of ￥3,000 or more (including tax), customers will receive a random postcard as a bonus. Be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

A take-out collaboration cafe inspired by the anime series Uncle from Another World is now open at CURE MAID CAFE in Akihabara! The event is running until August 28, 2022.   Exclusive Collaboration Character Cards (6 varieties)  

  The take-out collaboration cafe features a lineup of collaboration drinks inspired by characters from the series. Special bonuses will be given to those who order from the collaboration menu, and photos from the series will be displayed at the eat-in space Entas Cure Terrace on the same floor.   Enjoy these otherwordly collab drinks that can only be found here!   （C）殆ど死んでいる・KADOKAWA刊／異世界おじさん製作委員会 （C）SEGA （C）TABLIER MARKETING INC.,ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.