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Akane Shinjo

Akane Shinjo is a character from the Gridman Universe franchise who appears in new merchandise announced in 2026, including sportswear figures from Furyu's TENITOL and TENITOL TALL lines and office-style goods from a QINOCOP popup event.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 4

Akane Shinjo, a character from the Gridman Universe franchise, has been featured in multiple merchandise announcements in 2026. Furyu's affordable TENITOL brand announced two sportswear figures of Akane Shinjo and Rikka Takarada, based on newly drawn lottery illustrations. The figures are available individually or as a special set that includes an alternate winking face part. Reservations close August 19, 2026, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. The TENITOL TALL line also released a similar pair of figures, with pre-orders opening June 19, 2026, and shipment also scheduled for March 2027.

Separately, QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Akane Shinjo alongside Rikka Takarada, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users. The popup extends the franchise's merchandise line with a fresh office-lady theme.

Key facts

Merchandise type
Sportswear figures from Furyu's TENITOL brand
Figure design basis
Newly drawn lottery illustrations
Reservation deadline
August 19, 2026
Shipping date
March 2027
Pop-up event location
Shinjuku Marui Men
Pop-up event dates
July 11 to July 26, 2026
Pop-up theme
Office lady outfits
TENITOL TALL figure line
Sportswear figures of Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo
Special set feature
Alternate winking face part included in the 2-figure set

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Jul 4

Gridman Universe Gets TENITOL Sportswear Figures of Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo

Furyu is accepting reservations for three Gridman Universe figures from its affordable TENITOL brand. Rikka Takarada in volleyball wear and Akane Shinjo in track and field attire are available individually or as a special set that includes an alternate winking face part. Reservations close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.

Jun 28

Gridman Universe Office Style Popup Brings New Illustrations to Shinjuku

QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP in OIOI, held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users.

Jun 4

Gridman Universe Office Style Popup Announced for July 2026

QINOCOP announced a Gridman Universe popup at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to 26, 2026. New illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office-style outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, extra-large acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchase bonuses include polaroid-style illustration cards, with extras for Epos Card users.