{"rewrite":{"id":"r_90b1c4d548a347cc1ac77c25","clusterId":"c_26038c0064bcc290315c6eb4","slug":"natsume-s-book-of-friends-animate-fair-announced-for-september-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair Announced for September 2026","summary":"An Animate Fair for Natsume's Book of Friends will run from September 12 to September 27, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and online. The event features newly drawn \"Exorcist ver.\" illustrations of Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Shuichi Natori, and Seiji Matoba. Limited goods include trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and purchase bonuses. Reservations opened June 18, 2026.","whyItMatters":"The fair introduces a new \"Exorcist ver.\" illustration theme for the long-running series, with a wide range of exclusive merchandise and a purchase bonus campaign.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u0026#34;Animate Fair in 2026\u0026#34; for Natsume\u0026#39;s Book of Friends will take place from September 12 to September 27, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and the Animate Online Shop. The theme is \u0026#34;Exorcist ver.,\u0026#34; featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters in Japanese clothing. The lineup includes Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Shuichi Natori, and Seiji Matoba.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoods include trading can badges (495 yen each, 12 types), trading acrylic stands (880 yen each, 12 types), and BIG acrylic stands (1,980 yen each, 5 types). An extra-large acrylic stand (3,300 yen, up to 25.7 cm) is also available. Nyanko-sensei-specific items include a stick mirror and a pass case.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase bonuses include an exclusive can badge for box purchases of trading can badges and a postcard set for every 1,100 yen spent. A social media campaign on the official AMNIBUS X account will give away a complete postcard set. Reservations opened June 18, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair leads with exorcist-themed goods, a rare focus on the series' action side rather than its usual slice-of-life aesthetic.","twitterPost":"Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair spotlights exorcist designs, a rare emphasis on the series' combat-adjacent characters.","threadsPost":"Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair centers on exorcist-themed illustrations of Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Natori, and Matoba. The fair leans into the series' spirit-battling lore, a shift from the merchandise norm of pastoral scenes. Reservations opened two months ahead, suggesting anticipated demand.","newsletterBlurb":"An Animate Fair for Natsume's Book of Friends will be held from September 12 to 27, 2026, featuring newly drawn Exorcist ver. illustrations. Limited goods include trading can badges, acrylic stands, and Nyanko-sensei items. Reservations opened June 18.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Nijimen\",\"url\":\"https://nijimen.kusuguru.co.jp/topics/621306\",\"title\":\"Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair to be Held on September 12! Newly Drawn Exorcist Ver. Acrylic Stands and Can Badges Appear\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4478,"outputTokens":688,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781805918,"createdAt":"2026-06-18T17:58:46.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-18T18:03:15.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-18T18:03:15.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_26038c0064bcc290315c6eb4","canonicalTitle":"『夏目友人帳』アニメイトフェアが9月12日開催！祓い屋ver.の描き下ろしアクスタ・缶バッジが登場","representativeArticleId":"a_712793a8382539ad3fba71fd","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Natsume's Book of Friends\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"event\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-18T08:00:53.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-18T08:00:53.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-18T18:03:16.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Nijimen","url":"https://nijimen.kusuguru.co.jp/topics/621306","title":"『夏目友人帳』アニメイトフェアが9月12日開催！祓い屋ver.の描き下ろしアクスタ・缶バッジが登場"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Natsume's Book of Friends"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"event","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Animate Fair for Natsume's Book of Friends runs from September 12 to September 27, 2026, at Animate stores nationwide and online.","The event features newly drawn 'Exorcist ver.' illustrations of Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Shuichi Natori, and Seiji Matoba.","Goods include trading can badges (495 yen each, 12 types), trading acrylic stands (880 yen each, 12 types), and BIG acrylic stands (1,980 yen each, 5 types).","Purchase bonuses include an exclusive can badge for box purchases of trading can badges and a postcard set for every 1,100 yen spent.","Reservations opened June 18, 2026."]}