Gamba and Friends, Along with the White Demon Noroi, Appear at Shosen! 'The Adventures of Gamba' Pop-Up Shop Launches at All Shosen Stores Starting August 7 (Fri)!

Shosen Co., Ltd. will host the 'The Adventures of Gamba POP UP SHOP' at all Shosen stores, with Shosen Grande Jimbocho as the main venue, featuring original goods from the 1975 anime 'The Adventures of Gamba' ©Atsuo Saito / Iwanami Shoten・TMS. The event will run from Friday, August 7, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Gather, Gamba and Friends!

About the Anime 'The Adventures of Gamba'

Based on the novel 'The Adventurers: Gamba and His 15 Companions' by Atsuo Saito, this TV anime series originally aired in 1975. The story follows Gamba, a hardworking city mouse, and his companions on their adventures. With its cheerful and memorable opening theme and charming, humorous characters, contrasted by the terrifying and overwhelmingly powerful villain Noroi, the series left a lasting impression on children of that era.

Event Details

'The Adventures of Gamba' POP UP SHOP

Period: August 7 (Fri), 2026 – September 6 (Sun), 2026

Locations: 1F of Shosen Grande Jimbocho (with panel exhibition), Akihabara Shosen Book Tower, Horinkado Shoten Takadanobaba Store

Hours: Shosen Grande & Shosen Book Tower: 11:00–20:00

Horinkado Shoten Takadanobaba Store: 11:00–21:00 (20:00 on weekends and holidays)

Event Website: https://www.shosen.co.jp/event/44086/

*The content is subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

Merchandise Lineup

Diorama Acrylic Stand

Price: ¥2,200 (¥2,000 + tax)

Size: H10cm × W10cm

Character Acrylic Stand

Price: ¥1,320 each (¥1,200 + tax)

Size: (Left) H4.6cm × W7.5cm, (Center) H4.2cm × W5.0cm, (Right) H6.0cm × W4.7cm

Clear File

Price: ¥770 each (¥700 + tax)

Size: A4

Umbrella Marker

Price: ¥770 each (¥700 + tax)

Size: Within 4cm × 4cm

Die-Cut Sticker Set

Price: ¥770 each (¥700 + tax)

Size: Within H5cm × W7cm

Tote Bag

Price: ¥3,300 (¥3,000 + tax)

Size: Body H37cm × W37cm × D11cm / Handle H56cm × W2.5cm

Tenugui (Traditional Japanese Hand Towel)

Price: ¥2,750 each (¥2,500 + tax)

Size: H35cm × W90cm

Postcard Set

Price: ¥660 each (¥600 + tax)

T-Shirt

Hardcore Chocolate × Shosen Limited Color (Noroi Ivy Green)

Price: ¥5,500 (¥5,000 + tax)

Sizes: L, LL

This item is a pop-up shop exclusive color variant of the 'The Adventures of Gamba × Hardcore Chocolate' collaboration T-shirt (Noroi Heather Black) - Reissue Edition.

The Adventures of Gamba (Noroi Heather Black) - Reissue Edition

https://core-choco.shop-pro.jp/?pid=182119181

Online Sales

Available via Shosen Online

Sales Period: August 7 (Fri) – September 30 (Wed)

*The online store URL will be announced later.

*Shipping is scheduled for late December.

【Company Overview】

TMS Entertainment Ltd.

TMS Entertainment is a comprehensive animation production company that integrates creative and business production. Centered on animation production, video licensing, and merchandising, the company drives IP development and enhances customer satisfaction through a one-stop approach.

Hardcore Chocolate Co., Ltd.

Established in 1999, Hardcore Chocolate is a punk-inspired apparel brand that embraces niche themes such as films, pro wrestling, manga, anime, tokusatsu, and even moe culture. Known for its bold yet cool and sophisticated designs, the brand has gained overwhelming support from core T-shirt enthusiasts worldwide and is often called the 'bad boy of T-shirts.'

Shosen Co., Ltd.

Operating under the brands 'Shosen' and 'Horinkado Shoten,' the company specializes in books and goods across diverse niches including railways, idols, pro wrestling, mathematics, and fortune-telling. It also hosts numerous author-related events.