From July 18 (Sat) to August 9 (Sun), 2026, the TV Anime “Akane-banashi” Exhibition × Animate Fair Tie-up Campaign will be held at Animate Fukuoka PARCO in Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. The large-scale exhibition in Shibuya, Tokyo, and the fair held at Animate stores nationwide are joining forces in a miraculous collaboration! By participating in both events, you can get one additional limited-edition “bonus bookmark”—a dream campaign that fans absolutely cannot miss!
“Akane-banashi” has sparked a massive sensation with its intensely passionate human drama of young people staking everything on Rakugo (traditional Japanese comedic storytelling) and the overwhelming power of verbal artistry that instantly captivates the audience. To celebrate the long-awaited TV anime adaptation, a stunning collaboration fair has been greenlit alongside the exhibition! Animate Fukuoka PARCO, the holy grail for otaku in the Kyushu area, will also offer premium bonuses, leaving local fans ecstatic. Immerse yourself in the world of the Koza (Rakugo stage) where Akane and others pour out their souls, and experience the ultimate excitement this summer!
Bonus Bookmark
[Featured] Event Overview & Access Guide
■ Event Name: TV Anime “Akane-banashi” Exhibition × Animate Fair Tie-up Campaign (Kyushu Target Store)
■ Event Dates: July 18 (Sat) – August 9 (Sun), 2026
■ Venue: Animate Fukuoka PARCO (MAP)
■ Address: Fukuoka PARCO Main Building 8F, 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
■ Access:
- Approx. 1-minute walk from the West Exit turnstiles of “Tenjin Station” on the Municipal Subway Airport Line (Direct Connection)
- Approx. 1-minute walk from the North Exit turnstiles of “Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station” on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
- Approx. 1-minute walk from various Nishitetsu Bus stops at “Tenjin”
🚄 Buy Shinkansen/Limited Express Tickets ⇒ JR Kyushu Net Train Reservation ・ Smart EX
🚗 Search for nearby parking if arriving by car ⇒ Toku-P ・ akippa
🚌 Highway Bus Reservations ⇒ Kosokubus.com ・ Bus Bookmark ・ skyticket
🏨 Check nearby accommodation availability ⇒ Jalan ・ Rakuten Travel ・ Yahoo! Travel ・ JTB
🔤 Foreign Language Supported Hotel Booking Sites ⇒ Trip.com ・ Agoda ・ Klook ・ KKday
✈ Check flight schedules ⇒ Kakuyasu Koukuuken Mall ・ Expedia ・ AirTrip ・ Travelist
🚙 Rent a car locally ⇒ Jalan Rent-a-Car ・ Tabirai Rent-a-Car
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Bookmark
[Nationwide Schedule] Event Dates & Target Stores List
Here is the schedule for the main exhibition in Tokyo and the list of participating stores for the fair, including the Kyushu holy land—the Fukuoka PARCO store. Keep these dates firmly in mind!
| Event Category | Venue / Participating Store | Period | Details Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Exhibition Venue | hmv museum Shibuya 6 (HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F) | July 11 (Sat) – August 9 (Sun), 2026 | Official Exhibition Website |
| ★Kyushu Featured Store★ | Animate Fukuoka PARCO Store | July 18 (Sat) – August 9 (Sun), 2026 | Store Info |
| Animate Fair Nationwide Stores | Ikebukuro Main Store, Sendai, Sapporo, Nagoya, Akihabara, Kyoto, Osaka Nippombashi, Yokohama VIVRE, Umeda, Shinjuku | July 18 (Sat) – August 9 (Sun), 2026 | Animate Online Shop |
[Official Info] Ticket & Related Links
Don’t miss out on the ticket battle! Here is the list of various ticket agencies and official links.
- Exhibition Official HP: TV Anime “Akane-banashi” Exhibition Official Website
- Lawson Ticket Purchase: Lawson Ticket (L-Code: 30483, 30484)
- TeleAsa Ticket Purchase: TeleAsa Ticket Official Website
- Check Goods Online: Animate Online Shop Official Website
© Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa Moue / SHUEISHA, TV Anime “Akane-banashi” Project
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“Akane-banashi” is a masterpiece where the passion for Rakugo leaps right off the screen. This landmark exhibition and Animate tie-up campaign is an incredible opportunity! “Animate Fukuoka PARCO,” the absolute hub in Kyushu, offers unbeatable access with its direct connection to Tenjin. It’s incredibly convenient to drop by with your receipt or ticket after shopping, school, or work. To ensure you don’t miss out on popular items or find yourself empty-handed when giveaways end, keep close tabs on the schedule and experience the heat of the Rakugo stage firsthand!
That said, the main exhibition will take place in Tokyo. Time to prepare for an otaku trip?
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