Casting Ball 10th Anniversary & Vol. 20 Release Fair at Animate Ikebukuro

The "Casting Ball" (Kyuei) 10th Anniversary & Volume 20 Release Commemorative Fair will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from Friday, October 9, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026. This event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "Casting Ball" manga series and the release of its 20th volume. Customers who purchase one copy of "Casting Ball" Volume 20 (released on October 9, 2026) at participating stores will receive a limited-edition "Regional Paper" (1 type) featuring new artwork as a bonus. This special bonus paper is exclusive to the four participating Animate stores: Ikebukuro Main Store, Omiya Store, Minami-Koshigaya Store, and Aeon Lake Town Store. In addition to the regional paper, all Animate stores nationwide will also be distributing a "Beautiful Girl Baseball Card" as a common bonus. These bonus items are available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early visits are recommended. The venue, Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, is located at 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, and is easily accessible from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station. As an indoor event, attendees can enjoy the fair comfortably regardless of weather conditions. Inquiries regarding the event should be directed to the respective stores. The eligible product for this promotion is "Casting Ball" Volume 20, released on October 9, 2026. Please note that resale of the bonus items is prohibited.

Event Overview

• Event Name: Casting Ball 10th Anniversary & Vol. 20 Release Fair
• Period: October 9, 2026 (Fri) - November 15, 2026 (Sun)
• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
• Eligible Product: "Casting Ball" Volume 20 (Released October 9, 2026)
• Bonuses: Limited Regional Paper (1 type), Animate Nationwide Bonus "Beautiful Girl Baseball Card"
• Admission: Free (Bonuses require purchase of eligible product)
• Reservation: Not required
• Age Restriction: None

Access

• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
• Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Station: JR Ikebukuro Station / Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station

Notes

• Bonuses are limited and will end when supplies run out.
• Transfer or resale of prizes, bonuses, signed books, application forms, or exchange tickets to third parties (including auctions) is prohibited.
• For details regarding Animate online shop purchases, please check the Animate online shop website.
• Please contact the participating stores directly for event inquiries.