Arata Rikka "Seventeen Syrups 2" Book Signing Event at Animate Ikebukuro

To celebrate the release of "Seventeen Syrups 2" by Dear Plus Comics, author Arata Rikka will hold a book signing event at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. This is a valuable opportunity for fans in the Ikebukuro area to interact directly with the author.

Participation requires obtaining an application serial number by pre-ordering one of the designated products at any Animate store nationwide with full payment in cash. The signing event will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in animate hall WHITE on the 9th floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store's South Building. It will be held in two sessions: the first starting at 13:00 and the second at 15:00, with doors opening 30 minutes prior to each.

Those wishing to attend must first reserve one of the eligible products at an Animate store, paying the full amount in cash to receive the application serial number. Subsequently, applications must be submitted through the dedicated event application page on "CLUB animate" between Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and Monday, August 31, 2026. Free registration for "CLUB animate" is mandatory for application. Lottery results are expected to be announced around mid-September 2026 and will be available in the "Application/Reply History" section within "CLUB animate."

Attendees will receive a signature from Arata Rikka on their purchased "Seventeen Syrups 2" related product. Only the当選者 (winner) may attend, and the transfer or resale of rights to a third party is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, overnight queuing or early lining up around the venue is forbidden to avoid disturbing neighbors. Participants are expected to show respect to the guest and staff and follow their instructions.

Event Information

• Event Name: Arata Rikka "Seventeen Syrups 2" Book Signing Event
• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, animate hall WHITE (South Bldg. 9F)
• Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Session 1: Doors open 12:30 / Start 13:00
  • Session 2: Doors open 14:30 / Start 15:00
• Guest: Arata Rikka
• How to Participate: Obtain application serial number by pre-ordering eligible product (full cash payment only) at Animate nationwide, then apply via "CLUB animate."
• Application Period: August 5, 2026 (Wed) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)
• Eligible Products: "Seventeen Syrups 2" (924 yen incl. tax), Animate Set A (1,584 yen incl. tax), Animate Set B (1,309 yen incl. tax), Premium Set (1,969 yen incl. tax)
• Notification: Around mid-September 2026 (via CLUB animate)

Access

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

Please ensure you check your winning notification. It is also recommended to check the Animate official website for details on venue congestion and any last-minute notices.