Name: Daisuke Hagiwara "Ko to Yobu ni wa Sasayaka desu ga (2)" Book Signing Event at Animate Ikebukuro
Start: 2026-09-21T13:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-09-21T13:00:00+09:00
Location: アニメイト池袋本店

A signing event with author Daisuke Hagiwara, celebrating the release of "Ko to Yobu ni wa Sasayaka desu ga (2)" (It's a Little Bit to Call It Love, Vol. 2), will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with the author's work and receive a personal autograph.

Event Overview

This event is held to commemorate the release of "Ko to Yobu ni wa Sasayaka desu ga (2)" scheduled for September 11, 2026 (Friday). During the signing session, Daisuke Hagiwara will sign copies of the designated book for attendees. The event will be divided into two sessions, scheduled at convenient times for participants.

Event Details

Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, animate hall WHITE (9F, South Building)
Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Date: September 21, 2026 (Monday, Holiday)
- Part 1: Doors Open 13:00 / Event Starts 13:00
- Part 2: Doors Open 15:00 / Event Starts 15:00

How to Participate

Participation requires an application serial number. Customers who pre-order the target product, "Ko to Yobu ni wa Sasayaka desu ga (2)" (770 yen including tax) at any Animate store nationwide (full payment required at reservation) will receive an application serial number. Please note that inner payments must be made in cash only; Animate points cannot be used. Cancellations after reservation/purchase are not accepted.

After receiving the serial number, you must apply through the dedicated event application page on "CLUB animate" within the specified application period. Registration for "CLUB animate" is free and mandatory for participation. The application period is from Monday, August 3, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026.

Lottery results are expected to be announced around mid-September 2026 via the 'Application/History' section on "CLUB animate." While a notification email will be sent, please confirm the lottery outcome on your "CLUB animate" account page.

Important Notes

Participation rights are limited to the当選者 (winner) only, and any transfer or resale to a third party is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, camping or lining up early in the morning around the venue is prohibited as it may disturb neighbors. Any acts of violence or verbal abuse towards guests or staff, or failure to follow staff instructions, may result in disqualification from participation. Unauthorized photography, recording, or filming within the venue is also prohibited. The event content may be changed, postponed, or canceled without notice due to inclement weather, natural disasters, performer's circumstances, or government/prefectural guidelines. In such cases, no returns or refunds will be accepted.