Akihabara Events in February 2026: Anime Collabs, VTuber Campaigns, Pop-Ups, and Cafes

February in Akihabara is the month that looks calm—until you miss one weekend and everything is already over.

Planning a February 2026 trip to Akihabara? Here’s a primary-source-based guide to anime pop-ups, VTuber campaigns, collab cafes, store fairs, and limited-time freebies—organized by venue and date.

Once New Year season fades out, Akihabara flips into Valentine campaigns, limited freebies, store fairs, pop-up shops, and collab cafes that run on short windows. It’s easy to think “I’ll check later,” then realize the bonus cards, coasters, or entry tickets were gone two days ago.

This guide lists only events that are actually happening in Akihabara in February 2026, organized so you can plan quickly—whether you’re doing a one-day run or a full weekend. I checked primary announcements where possible, but schedules and entry rules can change, so always confirm with official posts before you go.

How to use this page: skim the “Featured Picks” first, then jump to the venue sections (Atre, UDX, Animate, Gamers, GiGO, maid cafes, etc.). You don’t need to chase everything—this is a map for choosing what’s realistic.

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Featured Picks: The Events Most People Will Actually Build Plans Around

Blue Archive × Akihabara Electric Town Festival (Spring 2026)
Dates: Feb 1–Feb 28, 2026
Area: Participating shops across Akihabara (Electric Town association stores)
What it is: A city-wide collaboration using the 5th anniversary key visual. Shop-hopping format with a lottery campaign for purchases over a set amount, plus giveaway items for participants.
Why it matters: This is the “Akihabara as a whole is the venue” type of campaign—perfect for people who want a reason to walk the district instead of staying in one building.

Nijisanji 8th Anniversary Fair (Animate)
Dates: Feb 7–Mar 1, 2026
Locations: Animate Akihabara ANNEX (and other major Animate stores)
What it is: Anniversary merch and themed collaborations (including special café-style items like illustrated drinks).
Watch-outs: Bonus items typically end when stock runs out. If you’re coming on a weekend, plan for early timing.

Suou Patra × GiGO Campaign
Dates: Feb 7–Mar 8, 2026
Locations: GiGO Akihabara 3rd building and other GiGO stores nationwide
What it is: Limited prizes, “must-buy” promotions, themed taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
Watch-outs: Akihabara often gets venue-limited items. Crowds may trigger entry restrictions or ticketing.

Gakuen iDOLM@STER × GiGO Campaign 2026
Dates: Feb 14–Apr 5, 2026
Locations: GiGO Akihabara (notably 3rd building / Akib@ko)
What it is: “Lady Rabbit” themed visuals, goods, pop-up store elements, and crane-machine wraps.
Why it matters: This one runs longer than most February campaigns, so it’s a safer target if you’re visiting late in the month.

KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. × Atre Akihabara
Dates: Feb 15–Feb 28, 2026
Location: Atre Akihabara 1 & 2
What it is: Building wrap, in-store audio changes, pop-up store, mini-games, and purchase bonuses.
Watch-outs: Bonus cards are usually random and limited. Atre entry rules can change on the first days if demand spikes.

White & CrossLoad (Permanent Collab Cafe Hub)
Dates: Ongoing (multiple February collabs expected)
Location: Akihabara
What it is: A rotating collaboration café that constantly swaps titles (VTubers, anime, games).
Watch-outs: Schedules can change quickly—check their official announcements close to your visit date.

One-Day / Short-Window Events You Can Easily Miss

Wonder Festival 2026 [Winter]
Date: Feb 8, 2026
Location: Makuhari Messe (outside Akihabara)
Why it’s listed here: Even though it’s not in Akihabara, it drives hobby traffic into Akihabara for figure hunting, resale browsing, and related store visits.

AKIVALENTINE (Akihabara Valentine Event)
Date: Feb 15, 2026
Location: Akihabara UDX plazas (open public areas)
What it is: Valentine-themed stages and collaborations tied to Akihabara shops and venues.
Why it matters: Public events compress the crowd into one zone—plan your store route before/after.

Yuzuki Yukari 1/7 Scale Figure Prototype Showcase
Dates: Feb 13–Feb 15, 2026
Location: Akihabara UDX (gallery space)
Notes: Free entry is common for showcases like this, but time slots may tighten if crowds spike.

Atre Akihabara (Building Wraps + Bonus Cards)

Blue Archive × Atre Akihabara
Dates: Feb 1–Feb 28, 2026
Location: Atre Akihabara 1 & 2 (inside/outside, plus event space)
What you get: Building visuals, in-building narration, and random character cards with purchases (usually per set spend). A limited pop-up shop sells themed goods.
Entry notes: The first day may use lottery entry, then switch to numbered tickets depending on congestion.

KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. × Atre Akihabara
Dates: Feb 15–Feb 28, 2026 (Atre closed Feb 16 for a scheduled holiday)
What you get: “Japanese style” themed new visuals, wraps, audio changes, bonus illustration cards with purchases, and a mini-game corner with dedicated goods.
Extra note: Some goods and mini-games may continue at a character shop beyond the collab period (check official posts for the extended window).

cacaosic / DEARS Valentine Pop-Up (Sweets)
Dates: Feb 1–Feb 15, 2026
Location: Atre Akihabara 1 (1F area)
What it is: A seasonal sweets pop-up. Not otaku IP-based, but it’s a real February foot-traffic magnet.

Akihabara ENTAS (Live / VTuber Nights)

Vividol Restart Valentine Party
Date: Feb 15, 2026
Venue: Akihabara ENTAS
Notes: Valentine-timed live event.

Virtual Tuesday (Vtuber Live + DJ/VJ Night)
Date: Feb 17, 2026
Venue: Akihabara ENTAS
Format: VTuber live set + DJ/VJ program, plus collaboration drinks and cheki-style meet items.
Payment note: Some venues restrict payments to cash and specific apps—confirm before arriving.

AKIBA TOLIM (Glasses Collab)

Zoff × FRUITS ZIPPER Collaboration Glasses
Location: Zoff (inside Atre Akihabara area)
What it is: Collaboration frames with bonus items (case and cloth). If you want a practical souvenir that still screams “this was Japan,” collab eyewear is underrated.

AmiAmi (Fairs + Bonus Bromides)

hololive English Fair (AmiAmi)
Dates: Jan 20–Feb 28, 2026
Locations: AmiAmi Akihabara stores (and others)
Bonus: A bromide-style bonus per spending threshold while supplies last.

SEGA Winter Goods Fair (AmiAmi)
Dates: Feb 11–Feb 23, 2026
Bonus: Small novelty item per spending threshold, limited quantity.

Gnosia (Bukubu) In-Store Advance Sales
Through: Feb 8, 2026
Notes: In-store purchases may include bonuses not available through online orders.

Prinny Pop-Up (AmiAmi)
Through: Feb 8, 2026
Notes: Trial play and merch. Entry or purchase restrictions may apply if crowds build.

Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 (Pop-Up Shops)

Volks is running multiple overlapping pop-ups in February. The key pattern is consistent: new illustrated goods + purchase bonuses + limited-time lotteries. If you’re collecting bonuses, keep receipts rules in mind (many events do not allow receipt combining).

Pripara Pop-Up Shop
Dates: Feb 6–Feb 23, 2026
Bonus: Random mini can badge per set spend; additional lottery system may run on top.

No Game No Life Pop-Up Shop (Throne Theme)
Dates: Feb 7–Feb 23, 2026
Bonus: Random mini card per set spend, plus “lucky” badge draws that can win larger items.

9-nine- Ruler’s Crown Pop-Up
Dates: Feb 7–Feb 23, 2026
Bonus: Random postcard per set spend.

High School Fleet Movie Pop-Up (Winter Date Outfit Theme)
Dates: Feb 13–Mar 1, 2026
Bonus: Random postcard per set spend; includes a talk event entry lottery tied to purchase amounts.

Yu Yu Hakusho Pop-Up
Dates: Feb 27–Mar 15, 2026
Bonus: Random mini can badge per set spend.

KonoSuba Pop-Up Shop (Vacation Theme)
Dates: Feb 28–Mar 15, 2026
Notes: Purchase-based lottery structure with tiered prizes. Stock and prize availability can shift fast on opening weekend.

Lashinbang (Online Sales That Affect Akihabara Buying Plans)

Lashinbargain (Limited Stock Sale)
From: Feb 3, 2026 (until items sell out)
What it is: Clearance-style sale with many one-off items. If you’re hunting boxes or character goods, this is the “refresh and pray” type of sale.

Valentine Sale (Massive Item Count)
During: February 2026 (end date not fixed at time of writing)
What it is: Large discount wave plus a fixed-price category. Inventory changes constantly.

Animate Akihabara (Fairs + Limited Entry Rules)

Blue Archive 5th Anniversary Only Shop
Dates: Feb 15–Mar 1, 2026
Location: Animate Akihabara (Building 2, 6F)
Entry rule: The first day typically uses app-based timed entry or first-come tickets. If you care, plan a morning arrival.

Other scheduled fairs (examples listed in announcements)
Notes: Some fairs listed in this dataset begin in March. If you’re traveling in February only, double-check start dates before building a route.

AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store (Pop-Ups Running Back-to-Back)

Gamers is stacked in February with overlapping pop-ups—many run on the same Feb 7 start weekend. If you’re bonus-hunting, treat Gamers as a “time-boxed sweep”: decide your top two targets before you enter.

Senkizessho Symphogear XV Pop-Up
Dates: Feb 14–Mar 1, 2026

Oshi no Ko Season 3 Broadcast Memorial Museum
Dates: Jan 21–Feb 23, 2026

Too Many Losing Heroines Valentine Store
Dates: Feb 7–Feb 23, 2026

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Pop-Up
Dates: Feb 7–Feb 22, 2026

Gridman Universe Pop-Up
Dates: Feb 28–Mar 15, 2026

And more store-limited pop-ups listed in official event lineups
Notes: Online windows often differ from in-store windows. If you’re traveling, prioritize the in-store range first.

Tsukumo (Hardware Collaboration Goods)

Realforce × Gundam Series GX1 Keyboard (Preorders)
What it is: Japan-made electrostatic capacitive switch keyboards in themed variants (Z Gundam / Hyaku-Shiki / Nu Gundam / Sazabi).
Why it matters: Not everyone visits Akihabara for merch. Some come for “Akihabara hardware culture,” and limited collaboration gear is part of that identity.

Kotobukiya Akihabara (VTuber Goods + Valentine Bonus)

Nijisanji Valentine Campaign
Dates: Feb 14–Mar 1, 2026
Bonus: Collectible bonus cards per spending threshold (often limited, sometimes selectable).
Extra: Life-size panels are often placed near escalators or specific floors for photo spots.

hololive English Goods (Vstore)
Ongoing: Regular stocking of hololive EN goods and seasonal items.

Suou Patra Goods (Vstore)
Ongoing: Character goods, limited items, and in-store display elements.

Collab Cafes & Maid Cafes (February = Bonus Season)

February is when café collaborations become “bonus economics.” Coasters, cards, and limited menu windows make people schedule their entire Akihabara day around one drink. If you’re doing collab cafés, decide early: are you here for the food, the bonus, or the photos? That answer changes your timing.

CURE MAID CAFÉ
Kanahei’s Small Animals “Happy Usagi Day”: Jan 30–Feb 8, 2026 (with greeting event on Feb 8)
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Valentine Cafe: Feb 13–Mar 1, 2026

Pasela / Pasela collaboration lineup
Multiple collaborations run across Feb–Mar windows. Some are Akihabara-location-extended compared to other cities, so confirm the Akihabara-specific end date if you’re traveling late.

@home café (Valentine + Costume Days)
A store manager event, themed costume days, and limited performances are scheduled across multiple February dates. Entry rules may require reservations—confirm in advance.

maidreamin (Event-heavy scheduling)
Anniversary and unit events run with dedicated goods, bingo systems, and order-based bonuses. If you go, treat it like a ticketed live event day rather than a casual café stop.

Collabo Cafe Honpo (Reservation-based)
A reservation-only collaboration café format. If you don’t book, you don’t enter—simple as that.

LUIDA’S BAR (Dragon Quest collaboration)
Dates: Feb 5–Mar 29, 2026
Includes: themed food/drinks, postcards for visitors, coasters per order, and a two-venue stamp rally with a bonus item.

HUB Akihabara (Limited collab window)
A collaboration menu + goods + coaster giveaways tied to orders and purchases. Some days may not run as collab days—confirm the exceptions before you go.

GiGO Akihabara (Campaign Stacking Zone)

GiGO in Akihabara often runs multiple campaigns simultaneously. The practical tip is to treat it like a checklist: which campaign has the bonus you care about most, and what’s the spending or play threshold? That’s how you avoid doing “just one more try” for the wrong event.

Campaigns listed in the dataset include ZZZ-related campaigns, Sanrio collaboration, COIN PARKING DELIVERY, Suou Patra, and Gakuen iDOLM@STER (with wrapped machines and event-linked promos). Always confirm exact building/floor placement on the latest official announcement.

Idol / Live Events (Akihabara)

Small live venues in Akihabara run frequently, but schedules can be fragmented across ticket platforms. If you’re traveling, it’s safest to lock one “must-see” show and keep the rest flexible.

Dear Stage
Multiple ticketed events and birthday shows in February with fixed time windows and add-on talk tickets. If you want these, plan your day around the start time—late arrival doesn’t work here.

Hobby / Figures / Model Kits

TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO
Date: Feb 14, 2026
What it is: Limited in-store sale of items that were previously online-limited. Entry may be controlled via lottery for specific products.

UDX / Public Spaces

UDX event listings and ticketed lives
UDX is one of the most common “public event” anchors in Akihabara—good for stage events, showcases, and seasonal campaigns. Some programs use ticket services for reserved seating, while the surrounding plaza stays open to walk-in traffic.

Kumao’s Note (Editorial)

February Akihabara is the kind of month that punishes “I’ll decide later.” The outside feels quiet, but inside the stores it’s basically a running deadline—limited cards, limited coasters, limited entry windows, and random bonuses that disappear when you least expect it.

This page isn’t telling you to chase everything. It’s here so you can pick what’s realistic, build a route, and actually enjoy the day without turning it into a stress test.

All Write: Kumao

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