BL Manga Events September 2020: futekiya Listing
Hello from futekiya! Summer’s almost over here in Japan but there are no stopping Boys’ Love manga publishers from holding autograph sessions, book fairs, and collaboration cafes. Check out our BL event listing for September 2020 below!
Please don’t forget to take preventive measures against COVID-19 when joining these events!
on Blue Comics Sneaky Red 3 Release Commemorative Autograph Session by Thanat-sensei Application Period: July 15-Sept 28
【#アニ横書籍】6月25日発売「#スニーキーレッド 3」好評予約受付中ハマ🥳🎉9月28日までに内金全額にてご予約、もしくはご購入のお客様に「発売記念 #たなと 先生サイン会」の【応募券】をお渡ししておりますハマ✨要チェックハマ😆‼️ pic.twitter.com/19kEsHuVJO
— アニメイト横浜ビブレ6/15より通常営業(11:00～21:00営業） (@ani_yokohama) June 15, 2020
Event application forms will be given to customers who purchase or reserve Sneaky Red 3 at Animate.
*Full payment is required upfront. Only cash will be accepted. Credit cards and Animate Points cannot be used.
DETAILS
| Date and time | Application Period July 15, 2020 (Mon)-September 28, 2020 (Mon) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104033&transactionid=6a4fc9f38f916e3996658bfefd63e4f61cb4b876 (in Japanese only) |
Kanna Kii Umibe no Entranger Movie Release Commemoration Gratte: Aug 1-Oct 11
【㊗アニメイトカフェグラッテ仙台8/26 プレオープン🎊】
8/26～限定プレオープン🎉8/29～グランドオープン🎉
『#紀伊カンナ「#海辺のエトランゼ」映画公開記念×Gratte』
詳細はコチラ👇👇https://t.co/uXKvNpdyNP#グラッテ pic.twitter.com/EgnETCpHU0— アニメイト仙台㊗アニメイトカフェグラッテ仙台8/29OPEN🎊 (@animatesendai) August 12, 2020
The release of Kanna Kii-sensei’s Umibe no Etranger will be celebrated at 4 Animate Gratte Stores (Shibuya, Kichijoji, Osaka and Okayama) with a collaboration that runs from August 1, 2020 (Sat) to October 11, 2020 (Sun)! Gratte, cookies, and acrylic coaster designs will be available in 12 types.
DETAILS
| Date and time | August 1, 2020 (Sat)-October 11, 2020 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Shibuya, Kichijoji, Osaka and Okayama |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate.co.jp/gratte/321065/ (in Japanese only) |
Kokoro ga Yomeru BL Comics 3-month Release Fair in Animate: Aug 3-Oct 25
祝✨創刊「秒で分かるBL」コミックス
『「心が読めるBLコミックス」
３か月連続発売記念フェア in アニメイト』
フェア開催中ヒロ🥰対象商品を1冊ご購入ごとに
【描き下ろし6Pリーフレット】を1点プレゼント🎁
※特典は無くなり次第終了いたします。 pic.twitter.com/LY46BzJR4F— アニメイト広島@7/1~平日12時-20時、土日祝11時-19時営業 (@animatehirosima) August 6, 2020
A fair to celebrate the first issue of “Kokoro ga Yomeru BL Comics” will be held.
During the period, an original 6-page leaflet (3 types) will be given with each purchase of each month’s new comics!
Part 1: Theme: “Kiss”
Distribution Period: August 3, 2020 (Mon)-August 8, 23, 2020 (Sun)
Part 2: Theme: “Foreplay”
Distribution Period: September 1, 2020 (Tue)-September 22, 2020 (Tue. Holiday)
Part 3: Theme: “Sex”
Distribution Period: October 1, 2020 (Thu)-October 25, 2020 (Sun)
DETAILS
| Date and time | August 3, 2020 (Mon)-October 25, 2020 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104212&transactionid=6faaab4d22bd2c7f1b50423ddf42eb107ba9e213 (in Japanese only) |
Emerald x Animate SUPER LOVERS Publication 10th Anniversary “WHITE FANG”: Aug 28-Sept 27
【書籍フェア情報】
エメラルド×アニメイト「SUPER LOVERS」刊行10周年記念『WHITE FANG』渋谷店＆吉祥寺パルコ店出張所オープン記念フェア
が8/28より開催されますカシ！期間中、対象書籍を1冊ご購入ごと『WHITE FANG』名刺(全4種)を1枚プレゼント！
▼詳細はコチラ!▼https://t.co/3WDPh7UH6F
— アニメイト柏 (@animatekashiwa) August 27, 2020
To celebrate the 10th publication anniversary of SUPER LOVERS, “WHITE FANG”, the cafe run by the Kaidou Brothers, will open a branch in Animate Shibuya and Animate Kichijoji PARCO!
Animate stores nationwide will hold a fair to commemorate the opening of the branches. There will also be Gratte collaborations in Animate Shibuya, Animate Kichijoji PARCO, Animate Osaka Nihonbashi, Animate Okayama, and Animate Sendai.
During the fair period, for every purchase of the target books, a “WHITE FANG” business card (4 types) of the Kaidou brothers will be given. There will also be commemorative goods.
DETAILS
| Date and time | August 28, 2020 (Fri)-September 27, 2020 (Sun) |
| Place | Fair: Animate Stores Nationwide Gratte: Animate Shibuya, Animate Kichijoji PARCO, Animate Osaka Nihonbashi, Animate Okayama, and Animate Sendai. |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104201 (in Japanese only) |
KADOKAWA x Animate Emerald Summer Issue Release Commemorative Fair 2020: Aug 29-Sept 27
【フェア情報】〈KADOKAWA×アニメイト 『エメラルド 夏の号』発売記念フェア 2020〉が8/28開催🍉
対象商品をご購入すると、タイトルに応じた種類の【フェアレシート】をプレゼントマチ!!
[Aレシート～Cレシート]までの3種類を集めますと【描き下ろし 6周年記念小冊子】と交換が出来るマチよ✨ pic.twitter.com/PfFUIJUKF2— アニメイト町田 (@animatemachida) August 10, 2020
Animate will be holding a fair to commemorate the release of “Emerald Summer Issue”. During the fair, when you purchase the target product, a fair point receipt (A to C) will be given. In exchange for 3 fair points (1 point for each item A to C), you can get an all-new 6th-anniversary booklet (1 type).
DETAILS
| Date and time | August 29, 2020 (Fri)-September 27, 2020 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104259 (in Japanese only) |
drap 20th History in Osaka: Aug 13-Sept 13
🎊drap 20th History in OSAKA開催決定🎊
drap20周年記念イヤーはまだまだ終わらない⁉️ リクエスト多数につき大阪でも20周年記念イベントを開催✨ 新グッズの販売や展示などお楽しみに🎉🎉
⭐️日程：8月28日～9月13日
⭐️会場：大阪谷六虜その他、詳細はマンガ展様HPへ🌈https://t.co/PdQxBIl5IG pic.twitter.com/v7LGr0cIMe
— drap -ドラ- (@drap_info) August 14, 2020
The drap 20th Anniversary Event will be held at Osaka Taniroku Toriko.
Due to popular demand, new merchandise and exhibitions will be displayed.
DETAILS
| Date and time | August 13, 2020 (Thu)-September 13, 2020 (Sun) |
| Place | Osaka Taniroku Toriko |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
| Official Site | https://www.manga10.com/schedule/1004 (in Japanese only) |
G-Lish “Unforgettable Love and Eroticism Again ♡ Summer, Drowning in Impatient Love” Trend Fair: Sept 1-30
🎀9月1日(火)～9/30(水)開催🎀
「忘れられないラブ＆エロをもう一度♡夏、恋に溺れる焦れきゅんトレンドフェア」を開催です。
G-Lishレーベルの今年前半発売作品、まだ未読ならブックフェアの機会にお手に取ってみませんか？
対象商品をご購入で、フェア特製描き下ろしペーパーをプレゼントします🎁 pic.twitter.com/c5tZdJPbcw— アニメイトBL課 (@animate_BL) August 31, 2020
If you’ve forgotten to buy G-Lish Comics released in the first half of 2020, you can get it at the G-Lish book fair. During the fair period, a special paper (5 types) drawn for the fair will be given for each purchase of the target products.
*Benefits will be given randomly and will end as soon as they run out
DETAILS
| Date and time | September 1, 2020 (Tue) to September 30, 2020 (Wed) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104330 (in Japanese only) |
Misao Higuchi-sensei Debut 10th Anniversary Exhibition Lieston Tea Room: Sept 18-27
＼この後18時開始／
🇬🇧樋口美沙緒先生デビュー10周年記念展 リーストン・ティールーム☕️ご予約者様専用のアフタヌーンティーセット付き✨
限定席「監督生特別室」チケットは、
【本日8/17(月)18:00~】先着にてスタート‼️詳細ページの注意事項をお読みの上お進みください💁♀️https://t.co/dxkLfn9B4d pic.twitter.com/qGaHGlvx1m
— マンガ展／TORICO (@manga10_torico) August 17, 2020
A special exhibition will be held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Misao Higuchi-sensei’s debut. There will be a collaboration menu and original goods at the exhibition.
DETAILS
| Date and time | September 18, 2020 (Fri)-September 27, 2020 (Sun) 12:00-19:00 Last orders for food and beverages are until 30 minutes before closing. Purchases for goods are until 15 minutes before closing. |
| Place | Manga Ten Ikebukuro Toriko |
| Entrance Fee | Admission Fee: 500 yen
“Supervisory Room” Ticket: 3,500 yen (tax included) |
| Official Site | https://www.manga10.com/schedule/888 (in Japanese only) |
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