KADOKAWA Corporation has officially announced the full merchandise lineup for The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All POP-UP event, which will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstores across Japan, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region beginning February 19, 2026.
According to the announcement, the POP-UP will roll out sequentially at participating Kinokuniya locations and will feature a wide range of exclusive merchandise inspired by the beloved series. The event will include items showcasing newly drawn illustrations of Mitsuki and Aya in a book-themed setting designed to reflect the atmosphere of Kinokuniya Bookstores, along with products featuring artwork from the original comic.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at AllKinokuniya Worldwide POP-UP Details
- Event Period: Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 Dates may vary slightly depending on country.
- Venues: Kinokuniya Bookstores (Japan, North America, Asia-Pacific region) The event will not be held at certain locations. A list of participating stores will be available on the Kinokuniya Bookstore website.
- Official Event Page
Full Merchandise Lineup
Fans attending the POP-UP will be able to purchase a variety of original items, including:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Embroidered Towel
- Pick Collection (A total of 5 types) Blind pack item
- Roll-on Perfume Only available in Japan
- Stickers (A total of 5 types)
- Posters (A total of 3 types)
- Album-cover-style Keychains (A total of 3 types)
- Record-style Coasters (A total of 2 types)
- Oval Keychain Collection (A total of 5 types) Blind pack item
- Tin Badge Collection (A total of 6 types) Blind pack item
- Acrylic Stands (A total of 2 types)
Purchase Bonus Information
As part of the event, customers who make qualifying purchases will receive one “illustration card (6 types in total)” at random . Additional details regarding the bonus campaign will be made available through the Kinokuniya Bookstore website.
Sales Conditions and Availability Notes
KADOKAWA notes that event details, product specifications, and prices may change without prior notice. Purchase limits may apply to certain items, and some products may not be available at all locations or in all countries.
All merchandise will be produced in limited quantities and may sell out during the event period. Depending on remaining stock, post-event sales may be held after the POP-UP concludes, though not all items will necessarily be available during those sales. Prices may also differ in regions outside of Japan.
Bonus items are available while supplies last. Multiple receipts cannot be combined, and bonus designs are distributed randomly, with no option to choose a specific illustration. Images of bonus items are for reference only, and actual products may vary. Conditions outside Japan may differ.
Event Precautions
Sales may be refused to customers who do not comply with staff instructions. Additionally, previously announced content may be subject to change depending on conditions at each venue. Exchanges and returns will not be accepted except in cases involving defective products.
Customer Support (Japan Only)
General inquiries regarding merchandise and the event can be directed to KADOKAWA Goods Support at the link below. Customers are asked to specify the product or service name when submitting inquiries.
Support services are available only within Japan, and responses may take time depending on the inquiry. Inquiries from outside Japan cannot be accepted.
ONE PIECE Takes Over Boston Again on May 12 With an Epic Theme Night at Fenway Park.
Tickets are on sale now for the third annual ONE PIECE event, where this year’s theme ticket holders will receive an exclusive commemorative ONE PIECE Boston Red Sox bomber jacket.
This May, Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew are sailing back into Boston in spectacular fashion. Legendary anime studio Toei Animation returns to Fenway Park this spring for another Boston Red Sox X ONE PIECE Theme Night, marking the third consecutive year of this location-based ONE PIECE experience. What began as a special collaboration has now become an annual must-attend celebration for East Coast anime fans. The 2026 event will take place on Tuesday, May 12, during the Boston Red Sox matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“We’re truly excited to be back at Fenway Park on May 12 to present our third ONE PIECE event with the famed Boston Red Sox,” said Lisa Yamatoya, Senior Director & Head of Marketing for Toei Animation Inc. “Our Boston Red Sox X ONE PIECE themed events have now become a highly anticipated annual ONE PIECE celebration for anime fans both in Beantown and across the East Coast. We look forward to another sellout!”
Tickets for ONE PIECE Night on May 12 are available now and can be purchased exclusively through redsox.com/onepiece or at the Fenway Park ticket office. Fans can once again choose between General Admission and VIP theme ticket options. Every theme ticket holder will receive a commemorative ONE PIECE Boston Red Sox bomber jacket, featuring the Straw Hat Crew Jolly Roger on the front and a chibi-style Monkey D. Luffy wearing a Red Sox jersey, complete with baseball and glove, on the back. VIP theme ticket holders will also take home a special edition plushie of Wally the Green Monster, dressed exclusively for this ONE PIECE celebration.
Just like previous years, ONE PIECE Night is expected to sell out quickly, and fans are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as possible.
Boston Red Sox X ONE PIECE Theme Night
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Fenway Park
Schedule of Events
| 4:15 PM |
- Doors Open for VIP Tickets
- ONE PIECE Card Game Demo Begins (Big Concourse)
- Fan Meet-Up Begins (Sam Deck)
- Luffy & Chopper Mascots Photo-Op Begins (Sam Deck)
| 5:15 PM |
- Doors Open for General Admission Tickets
| 6:45 PM |
- Red Sox vs. Phillies Game Time
- ONE PIECE Card Game Demo Ends Fan Meet-Up Ends
- Luffy & Chopper Mascots Photo-Op Ends
Based on the globally beloved and best-selling manga of all time created by Eiichiro Oda and animated by Toei Animation, the iconic episodic series “ONE PIECE” follows pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew on their legendary quest to find the “One Piece,” the ultimate treasure left behind by Gol D. Roger, the former King of the Pirates. More than 25 years after its Japanese television debut in 1999, ONE PIECE has firmly cemented itself in mainstream pop culture as one of the most successful and enduring anime franchises ever, captivating millions of fans across generations worldwide. Today, the franchise encompasses 15 feature films, multiple video games, a trading card game, and an ever-expanding lineup of licensed merchandise and immersive location-based entertainment.
This April, the global hit series “One Piece” returns with brand-new weekly episodes, beginning with the highly anticipated debut of the Elbaph arc. Toei Animation Inc. produces and distributes subtitled and dubbed versions of “ONE PIECE” in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for audiences throughout North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
For the latest news and updates on the upcoming Boston Red Sox X ONE PIECE Theme Night, fans can follow Toei Animation across Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads, as well as on the official One Piece English YouTube channel.
