Hardcore Chocolate Representative MUNE to Host Design Commentary Talk Live for Past Collaboration T-shirts "Ankoku Houdan" at Shosen Grande (Jimbocho) on July 26th!

The Hardcore Chocolate x "Ataama Okashii Honya" Shosen collaboration T-shirts, launched in 2022 and dubbed "the enfant terrible of the T-shirt world," have been well-received every year. This year, we are releasing the 4th installment of new designs, "INSANE BOOKSTORE Zoku Ankoku Ichiba Showa Hyakunenichi," on June 30th (Tuesday).

To commemorate the T-shirt release, we will host MUNE, the representative and designer of Hardcore Chocolate, to explore the essence of his designs, focusing on past collaboration T-shirts with Shosen and other numerous masterpiece products, using images as the main visuals.

On the day of the event, past T-shirts will be displayed on monitors set up in the venue, and questions from attendees such as "I want to hear the production secrets behind this T-shirt" and "Why was this design or composition chosen?" will be solicited, with MUNE providing real-time answers in a "fully interactive Q&A format."

Following the talk, MUNE will perform a "Blood Lettering Demonstration."

This is a valuable opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the gritty yet passionate production process, which are never revealed in regular media appearances.

At the venue, we will be selling the "INSANE BOOKSTORE Zoku Ankoku Ichiba Showa Hyakunenichi" T-shirt and limited edition craft beer with a "Core Choco Original Label."

We promise a rich and engaging time that can be enjoyed not only by core fans but by everyone who loves design and subculture.

We sincerely look forward to your attendance!

【Event Information】

【Event Name】 Ankoku Houdan

【Date and Time】 Sunday, July 26, 2026. Doors open 15:15, Start 15:30 (Blood lettering demonstration for those interested after the talk)

【Venue】 Shosen Grande 7th Floor (Jimbocho)

【Performer】 MUNE, Representative and Designer of Hardcore Chocolate

【How to Participate】

Starting Friday, June 12th at 17:00

Tickets will be sold on LivePocket.

Ticket Price: ¥550 + Event Support Fee ¥550 = ¥1,100

URL: https://livepocket.jp/e/cg-jr

【Performer Profile】

MUNE

Representative and Designer of Hardcore Chocolate

A brand that sublimates themes from movies, pro-wrestling, manga, anime, games, comedy, etc., into punkish designs.

Releases 100 types of designs annually, totaling 2,500 T-shirt designs.

Inquiries:

Shosen Grande (Jimbocho): TEL 03-3295-0011

Shosen Grande HP: https://www.shosen.co.jp/event/43321/

【Notes】

※1. Contents are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to various circumstances.

※2. Please contact the store for product availability.

※3. Please check the website for store details such as business hours.

【Company Overview】

Hardcore Chocolate Co., Ltd.

Movies, pro-wrestling, manga, anime, tokusatsu... even moe... consuming core subjects with punkish designs, creating buzz in various underground scenes since the brand's establishment in 1999. Truly a boisterous and omnivorous "hardcore" T-shirt apparel brand. Its "extreme yet cool" and sophisticated designs have garnered overwhelming support from core T-shirt users both domestically and internationally, earning it the nickname "enfant terrible of the T-shirt world."

Shosen Co., Ltd.

Operates bookstores under two trade names: "Shosen" and "Horindo Shoten." Deeply handles books and miscellaneous goods in various genres, including "railways," "idols," and "pro-wrestling," as well as "mathematics" and "fortune-telling." Also holds numerous events related to authors and their works.

Shosen URL: https://www.shosen.co.jp/