Gundam SEED FREEDOM 3rd Vol. Release Event: Author Signings at Animate Ikebukuro

An autograph session with authors Hajime Kamoshida and Hideaki Takagi to celebrate the release of Volume 3 of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. This event offers fans a precious opportunity to directly interact with the creators.

The venue is "animate hall WHITE" within Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, located a short walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station. The store's interior, filled with anime, comic, and game-related merchandise, will immerse participants in the series' world.

The event will feature autograph sessions with both Mr. Kamoshida and Mr. Takagi. To participate, attendees must pre-order Volume 3 of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" at any Animate store nationwide with a full deposit, which will grant them an application serial number. The autograph will be written on the purchased Volume 3.

To apply, customers must pre-order the target product, "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" Volume 3 (released October 23, 2026, for 979 yen including tax), at Animate stores nationwide with a full deposit in cash only. An application serial number will be provided upon reservation. Applicants must then register for the free "CLUB animate" service and submit their application via the dedicated page within "CLUB animate" during the application period, which runs from August 20, 2026, to September 28, 2026. Winners will be notified around early October 2026 through the "Application History" section within "CLUB animate."

Important notes for attendees include: cancellations are not accepted after serial number issuance. Payments that are later canceled may result in denial of future services. Transfer or resale of the serial number is strictly prohibited. Only the当選者 (winner) can attend, and identity verification may be required. Overnight queuing or early arrival is forbidden due to potential disturbance to neighbors. Unauthorized photography, audio recording, or video recording is prohibited. The event may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather, natural disasters, or performer availability. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Event Details:

• Event Name: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" Vol. 3 Release Celebration Autograph Session with Hajime Kamoshida and Hideaki Takagi
• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, animate hall WHITE (9F, South Building)
• Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Date: November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, Holiday) (Opening and start times will be announced to winners)
• Guests: Hajime Kamoshida, Hideaki Takagi
• Participation Method: Lottery draw for purchasers of the target product
• Target Product: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" (3), 979 yen (tax included), released October 23, 2026
• Application Period: August 20, 2026 - September 28, 2026
• Winner Notification: Scheduled for early October 2026 (via CLUB animate)

Access:

• Nearest Station: Approximately 5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station.

Potential attendees should carefully review the application period and guidelines before applying. This event provides a unique chance to meet the authors. For further details, please refer to the Animate official website.