Groovy Stage 'Break My Case' Blu-ray Release Event at Animate Ikebukuro

An event celebrating the Blu-ray release of Groovy Stage 'Break My Case' will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, located near JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. This event is a lottery-based talk show for customers who purchase the designated product. It offers fans a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the cast members who play their favorite characters.

Event Details

The event will take place in 'animate hall BLACK' on the 9th floor of the North Building at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. The date is Sunday, December 13, 2026, with the first part starting at 14:00 and the second part at 16:30. The opening times will be announced to winners. Scheduled guests include Ichigo Shiota as Myoumei Higumiya, Riki Taniguchi as Kasuga Ichikawa, Naoki Takeushi as Sei Fushimi, Norinori Sato as Juhan Arima, and Teruma as Kageie, among others. The main content of the event will be a talk show featuring these performers.

How to Participate

Participation requires an application serial number, which will be distributed to customers who purchase the 'Groovy Stage "Break My Case" Blu-ray' (11,000 yen including tax) at Animate stores nationwide (including online) between Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and Sunday, November 15, 2026. Those who have already pre-ordered are also eligible. The application period for the lottery is from Wednesday, October 28, 2026, until 23:59 on Sunday, November 15, 2026, via the dedicated reception page within the 'Event Application & Questionnaire' section of 'CLUB animate'. Registration for 'CLUB animate' (free of charge) is required to apply.

Lottery Results & Important Notes

Lottery results are expected to be available around Friday, November 27, 2026, in the 'Application/Answer History' within 'CLUB animate'. Winners will receive a notification email from domains such as [@club-animate.jp], [@animate.co.jp], or [@animate-onlineshop.jp]. Any attempt to order, purchase, proxy, resell the designated products related to event tickets or application serials, or to cancel products after obtaining a serial, is strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension or disqualification. Furthermore, if a participant who applied for this event fails to pick up their product, they may become ineligible for future event applications or participation, regardless of winning or losing. Therefore, please ensure you can pick up your product.

Event Information

• Event Name: Groovy Stage 'Break My Case' Blu-ray Release Memorial Event
• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, animate hall BLACK (9F North Bldg.)
• Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
• Time: Part 1: 14:00 start, Part 2: 16:30 start (Opening times to be notified to winners)
• Participation Method: Lottery application using serial number distributed upon purchase of target product
• Target Product: Groovy Stage 'Break My Case' Blu-ray (Released Oct 28, 2026, 11,000 yen incl. tax)
• Serial Distribution Period: Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
• Application Period: Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026, 23:59
• Result Notification: Around Nov 27, 2026

Access

The venue, Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, is a short walk from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station. The detailed address is 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. Access by public transportation is very convenient.

To participate, applicants must complete the application on CLUB animate, check the lottery results, and present identification on the day of the event. Please check the official website for the latest information.