Name: "Apocalypchu" Book Launch Event & Photo Session at AKIHABARA Gamers
Start: 2026-06-10T17:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-06-10T17:00:00+09:00
Location: AKIHABARAゲーマーズ

AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store will host a "Welcome to the Sand Maid Battleship Cafe Apocalypchu" release commemorative in-store giveaway and photo session. This event celebrates the upcoming release of the book, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

In-Store Giveaway: Original Uchiwa Fan Distribution

Starting at 5:00 PM on June 10th, an original uchiwa fan will be given away for free at the storefront of AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store. The giveaway will continue until supplies last, with one item per person. Resale of the distributed items is strictly prohibited. Please note that this is not a photo session, and photography during the distribution is not permitted. The event schedule may be subject to slight changes based on the day's circumstances.

Photo Session for Book Purchasers

Following the giveaway, a photo session exclusively for purchasers of the book will take place from 6:30 PM in the 6F event space of AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store. Participation requires the purchase of the target book, "Welcome to the Sand Maid Battleship Cafe Apocalypchu," planned for release on June 10, 2026. Attendees should gather starting at 10:00 AM for queue formation, after which lottery tickets will be distributed to those who purchase the target product. Winning numbers are scheduled to be announced around 1:00 PM on the official X account of AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store (@akiba_gema) and at the store. Winners should proceed to the 6F event space by the photo session start time and will participate in numerical order. If the number of participants does not reach the specified limit by 10:00 AM, purchases will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guest Appearance: Netochka

Cosplayer Netochka will be the guest for this event. Originally from Ukraine, she has been based in Japan since 2022 and is known as a "tall woman cosplayer." With over 540,000 total followers across social media, she is also promoting a project to popularize the traditional Ukrainian beverage "Kvass." Her activities can be followed on her official X (@neti_jp), Instagram (@neti_jp), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@neti_jp).

Event Details

Event Name: "Welcome to the Sand Maid Battleship Cafe Apocalypchu" Release Commemorative In-Store Giveaway & Photo Session
Date & Time: June 10, 2026 (Wed) 5:00 PM~ (Giveaway), 6:30 PM~ (Photo Session)
Venue: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store storefront (Giveaway), AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 6F Event Space (Photo Session)
Guest: Netochka
Content: Free original uchiwa fan distribution, photo session for book purchasers
Target Book: "Welcome to the Sand Maid Battleship Cafe Apocalypchu" (Dengeki Bunko), scheduled for release June 10, 2026.
Participation: Free for the giveaway; lottery or first-come, first-served for the photo session (requires book purchase).

Important Notes

Resale or transfer of photo session participation tickets is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Refunds will not be issued in case of postponement or cancellation. Please follow staff instructions during the event. Participation in the photo session requires adherence to regulations, including mask-wearing, temperature checks, alcohol disinfection, prohibition of touching performers' costumes, and restrictions on using copyrighted props. Please check the official website for full details.