[March 2026] Akihabara Event Summary | Official Links and Crowd Forecast

Akihabara in spring is a particularly lively time of the year, with White Day (March 14th) and the Vernal Equinox holiday (March 20th to March 22nd) coinciding.Touken Ranbu Cafe,Disney Twisted Wonderland Bloom's Birthday,Demon Slayer White Day ProjectThere are many noteworthy collaborations happening in March, such as:Official WBC trading card displayThis year's event will be a huge one, so it's best to check the official website before the holidays for tickets and reservations.

In this article, we've compiled a list of events scheduled for March at major venues in the Akihabara area, including AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, ufotable Cafe TOKYO, Kotobukiya Akihabara, Bellesalle Akihabara, Atre Akihabara, and GiGO. You can check the official URLs at any time.

March Event Calendar (by period)

*The information listed is current as of the time of publication. The period and content may be subject to change. Please be sure to check the official website before visiting.

Facility Highlights

AKIHABARA GAMERS Main Store

In March, different events will be held simultaneously on each floor."Electric Town Cafe" Switch version release commemorative POP UP(3/7~3/22), on the 7th floor"Make a living from Game of Death" Museum(Until 3/22) and starting from 3/20"No Game No Life" and "Treasure Hunt Summer Vacation"The two shows will be alternated. On March 21st, there will also be a commemorative event for Momoyo Koyama on the 6th floor. This is one of the most efficient spots in March, where you can take in multiple events in one day.

• 2/27-3/22: Eat at Game of Death. Museum (formula）
• 3/7-3/22: Electric Town Cafe Switch version release commemorative POP UP (formula）
• 3/10-3/29: School-Live! Megu-nee Birthday Celebration POP UP (formula）
• 3/20-4/5: No Game No Life Pop-up Store (formula）
• 3/20-4/5: Treasure Hunt Summer Vacation Pop-up Store (formula）
• 3/21: Koyama Momoyo Calendar Release Event (formula）

ufotable Cafe TOKYO (Akihabara)

This is the Tokyo branch of the Demon Slayer Cafe.Shinobu Kocho's Birthday Celebration(until March 22nd)White Day Project "Happy White Day!"(March 14th to March 29th) overlap, and it is expected that tickets will fill up quickly, especially on White Day (March 14th). Admission is by advance reservation only, so be sure to make a reservation on LivePocket before you visit.

• 2/24-3/22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Shinobu Kocho Birthday 2026 (formula）
• 3/14-3/29: Demon Slayer Cafe "Happy White Day!" (formula）

Kotobukiya Akihabara

Different events are running simultaneously at the storefront on the 1st floor and at Kotobukiya Base Akihabara, the event floor on the 5th floor.Idolmaster SideM's White Day Live(3/7~3/22) is a box event on the 5th floor,勇者刑に処す(3/13-3/22) will be a corner set up in the sales area on the 1st floor.Touhou Project POP UP SHOP(March 28th to April 5th) will also begin. Since the entry method differs for each event, it is a good idea to check the official X announcements frequently.

• 3/7-3/22: Idolmaster SideM White Day Live 2026 (formula）
• 3/13-3/22: Brave Man Punishment POP UP CORNER (formula）
• 3/28~4/5: Touhou Project POP UP SHOP (formula）

Belsar Akihabara

For three days from March 6th to March 8thTOPPS WBC 2026 Trading Card Cheering FestivalThis hands-on event, different from the usual Akihabara events, will feature a real-life display of Shohei Ohtani's collection, worth over 300 million yen, including a $4.6 million (estimated 8.5 million yen) card. It will also feature a wealth of content for baseball fans, such as autograph sessions with former MLB players, and is expected to attract many visitors who are not anime fans.

• 3/6-3/8: TOPPS WBC 2026 Trading Card Support Festival (formula）

Atre Akihabara

The first half of March"Chitose-kun is in a Ramune Bottle"Spring collaboration (3/1-3/14), second halfGA Bunko 20th AnniversaryThe theme will change every two weeks, from March 15th to March 31st. On March 1st, admission will be from 12:00 onwards, with numbered tickets available.

• 3/1-3/14: Chitose-kun is in a Ramune Bottle POP UP SHOP (formula）
• 3/15-3/31: GA Bunko 20th Anniversary POP UP SHOP (formula）

Animate Akihabara

Starting on March 20thDisney Twisted Wonderland Bloom Birthday FairIt is available at stores nationwide. You can also purchase it with a special gift at the Akihabara store, but the only shop that sells original illustrations and limited goods isIkebukuro main store 7F onlyNumbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis via LINE (3/20-3/22), so it's a good idea to bookmark the account and turn on notifications."TEXT KA" Switch version release commemorative fairhas also started.

• 3/20-4/19: Twisted Bloom Birthday Fair (formula）
• 3/26~4/12: Transcription Fair (formula）

GiGO Collaboration Cafe Akihabara Building 3

From March 14thLove Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club x GiGO 5th EditionIn addition to hologram goods and original illustrations, there will also be collaborative taiyaki at the nearby "GiGO Taiyaki Akihabara." This is a continuation of the 15th anniversary series, so fans of the previous installment should definitely check it out.

• 3/14-5/10: Love Live! Nijigaku × GiGO 5th edition (formula）

Collaboration Cafe Honpo Akihabara store

Touken Ranbu Katana Cat Man Cafe 5th Edition(March 6th to April 5th) is by reservation only and walk-ins on the day are not permitted. The event will be held at the same time as the Osaka Nihonbashi store, but as the number of seats at the Tokyo venue is limited, reservations may fill up on the first day of the event. Be sure to check the official website frequently and make sure you don't miss any announcements about additional slots.

• 3/6-4/5: Touken Ranbu Katana Cat Man Cafe 5th Edition (Official website/Reservations here）

Akihabara UDX/Akiba Square

The Vernal Equinox holiday from March 20th to March 22ndDINOSAUR RUNWAY(Live dinosaur show for ages 18 and over)VTuber Cultural Festival "Vikaru"will be held at the same time. DINOSAUR RUNWAY will be at Akiba Square on the 2nd floor of UDX, while V-IKAR will be at Animate Akihabara Entas on March 20th, and at UDX Gallery and in front of Savonius Square on March 21st and 22nd, so it's best to check the flow of people in advance to ensure a smooth flow. Bright Fest on March 8th will also be held at the same venue.

• 3/8: Bright Fest 2026 (formula）
• 3/20-3/22: DINOSAUR RUNWAY (formula）
• 3/20-3/22: VTuber Cultural Festival "Vikaru" (formula）

Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2

Inu x Boku SS POP UP STOREThe event will start on White Day (March 14th - March 29th). The venue will be the event space on the first floor, and will mainly feature goods for fans of the original work. You can also expect to see some collaborations with Hobby Tengoku's unique figures and modeling items.

• 3/14-3/29: Inu x Boku SS POP UP STORE (formula）

HUB Akihabara

As a unique collaboration,Nijisanji "BAR Oriens" x HUBThe event will also be held at participating stores in the Akihabara area from March 12th to April 12th. Collaboration drinks, collaboration food, and limited edition goods will be available, making it the perfect event for those who like to "enjoy their favorite idols while drinking." It's best to check the participating stores on the HUB official website before visiting.

• 3/12-4/12: Nijisanji BAR Oriens × HUB collaboration (formula）

Crowd forecast and visitor advice

Especially crowded days

• 3/14-3/16 (White Day holidays)：Multiple limited-edition goods will be available at ufotable Cafe, Inu x Boku SS, Kotobukiya, etc. Please note that you cannot enter ufotable Cafe without a reservation.
• March 20th - March 22nd (Vernal Equinox holiday)This will be the busiest day of the year, with Dinosaur Runway, V-Icarus, Twisted Wonderland numbered ticket distribution, and the start of Gamers' new spring break event. The area around UDX is expected to be especially crowded.
• 3/1 (Chitose-kun numbered ticket day): Admission is from 12:00 onwards. Please check the official website for availability and distribution times of numbered tickets.
• 3/22 (Game of Death, Cafe in the Electric Town, and Brave Punishment all ended on the same day): The three venues will be experiencing "last-minute rushes" on the last day. There is a high risk of them running out of stock, so it is safer to go the weekend before (March 21st).

Pre-visit checklist

1. ufotable Cafe and Touken Ranbu CafeBe sure to make a reservation in advance(Entry on the day is not permitted)
2. The Twisted Wonderland only shop is not in AkihabaraIkebukuro Main Store 7Fonly
3. Kotobukiya's Touhou Project POP UP (from March 28th) will have its admission method announced on the official X, so it's recommended to follow it in advance.
4. There may be a limit on the number of merchandise that can be purchased per person (check the official website)
5. Trains will be crowded during the holidays, so plan your trip with plenty of time by using a transit guide app.

FAQ

Q. Can I enter ufotable Cafe TOKYO without a reservation?

No. Reservations are required in advance. Please purchase tickets in advance on LivePocket before coming. Check the reservation status on the official website or the official account of ufotable Cafe Tokyo (@ufotablecafe).

Q. Is there a Twisted Wonderland exclusive shop in Akihabara?

There is no. Only shop that sells original illustrations and limited goodsAnimate Ikebukuro Main Store 7FYou can also purchase the bonus at Animate in Akihabara, but the bonus items will be different.

Q. Is the TOPPS WBC event an anime-related event?

No, it's the official trading card event of the World Baseball Classic. Cards of famous players such as Shohei Ohtani will be exhibited and sold. Even if you're not interested in card collecting, there's plenty to see, as actual collections worth over ¥4.6 million will be on display, including an Ohtani card worth an estimated ¥300 million ($8.5 million).

Q. When is the busiest day in March?

3/14〜3/16（ホワイトデー連休）と3/20〜3/22（春分の日連休）の2回がピーク。特に3/20〜3/22は複数の大型イベントが重なるため、新幹線や高速バスで来る方は宿泊込みで計画を立てておくと安心です。

Last updated: March 2026 | Information is current as of the time of publication. Event dates, content, and admission methods may be subject to change. Please be sure to check the official website before visiting.

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