If you’ve ever thought “Wait, I missed that Quintuplets merch… 😭,” GiGO has a very tempting answer. A special pop-up sale tied to TV special anime The Quintessential Quintuplets*（五等分の花嫁＊） is bringing back a wide selection of goods previously sold through AU-COOP—great for catching up, hunting “forgotten gems,” and planning a quick merch run while you’re in Japan. This guide covers the tour schedule, what to expect on the shelves, and how to pick the best stop for your trip.
Dates and cities for the GiGO pop-up tour
The event, titled “TV Special Anime The Quintessential Quintuplets* ~ AU-COOP Kuradashi Market 2026 ~,” runs from Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. It’s a tour-style pop-up that rotates in three waves, so choosing the right dates matters.
Wave 1 starts in Tokyo (Akihabara) from Jan 31 to Feb 8 at GiGO Akihabara 5th Building (5F “Akib@ko” Collab Studio & Gallery). Wave 2 follows from Feb 21 to Mar 1 in three cities: Nagoya (Market Square Sasashima), Osaka (Namba Avion), and Fukuoka (Tenjin). Wave 3 wraps up from Mar 14 to Mar 22 in Sendai and Okayama (Aeon Mall Okayama). For the most reliable updates, keep the official GiGO event page bookmarked.
What “AU-COOP Kuradashi” usually means for merch
“Kuradashi” has a vault-clearing vibe—an official chance to revisit items from past AU-COOP runs and possibly stumble into unexpected finds. The announcement says the pop-up will carry many previously sold The Quintessential Quintuplets goods, which makes it especially appealing if you missed out the first time.
That said, item availability can vary by venue, and the poster images are examples rather than a guarantee of what will be in-stock at every stop. If you’re chasing something specific, going earlier in the day (or earlier in the tour) is the safer play. You can also cross-check the event overview on the AU-COOP details page.
Which stop fits your trip: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka
If you’re already planning an Akihabara day, Tokyo is the easiest add-on—and it’s the first wave, so it feels the most urgent. If you’re traveling through central or western Japan, Wave 2 is the practical sweet spot: pick Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka based on your route rather than pure FOMO.
Missed the earlier waves? Sendai and Okayama are your final-chance stops, perfect for a “cleanup run” before the tour ends.
Bonus postcards, limits, and entry rules to know
There’s a purchase bonus: for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent at the venue, you’ll receive one random postcard from a set of 10 designs. Purchase limits may apply per checkout, and if it gets crowded, entry may shift to a numbered-ticket system. Stock is limited, and resale-focused buying is discouraged—classic pop-up rules, so plan accordingly.
Official pages to bookmark before you go
Decide which wave matches your travel dates, arrive early if you’re hunting a particular item, and check for any venue-specific updates before you head out. Here are the key links to keep open: GiGO event schedule and venue info and AU-COOP event details. Good luck—and may your favorite quint be waiting on the shelf. 🍀
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