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Boys Love Tokyo 2026

Boys Love Tokyo 2026, the largest-ever BL real event, concluded its two-day run at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on June 28, 2026, with nine experiential exhibitions, 81 newly drawn character panels, and a BL Shrine.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 29

Boys Love Tokyo 2026 was the largest BL real event ever held, running June 27-28 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. The event was produced by Animate, Chuo Shoten, and Movic, and featured over 40 artists contributing to exhibitions, autograph sessions, talk shows, and a cafe area. The third wave of commemorative goods, announced in late May, centered on 38 replica original art prints, each a high-definition reproduction of a newly drawn illustration with a facsimile of the artist's signature. Shoppers who spent at least 5,000 yen on event goods received a random pack of three pashakore cards (40 types total), and every attendee got a branded shopping bag featuring the event's official mascot character.

When the event opened, it featured nine experiential exhibitions, a BL Shrine with fortune slips and votive tablets, 81 newly drawn character panels, a kink chart diagnosis, a pop-up cafe, merchandise sales, and stages with authors and voice actors. The interactive elements, including the shrine and a wall-becoming experience, marked a shift from passive reading to immersive fan participation. The full exhibition layout was expected to be revealed before the event, and the third wave of goods was the final announced merchandise wave before opening.

Key facts

Event dates
June 27-28, 2026
Venue
Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Producers
Animate, Chuo Shoten, and Movic
Number of newly drawn character panels
81
Number of replica art prints available
38
Number of artists contributing
Over 40
Purchase bonus
Random pack of three pashakore cards (40 types total) for spending at least 5,000 yen on goods
Entry gift
Branded shopping bag featuring the event's official mascot character

Timeline

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Facts

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The largest-ever BL real event, Boys Love Tokyo 2026, ran June 27-28 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. · 2026-06-29
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It featured nine experiential exhibitions, a BL Shrine with fortune slips and votive tablets, 81 newly drawn character panels, a kink chart diagnosis, a pop-up cafe, merchandise sales, and stages with authors and voice actors. · 2026-06-29
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a two-day BL event at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on June 27-28, 2026 · 2026-05-31
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third wave of commemorative goods with replica original art prints · 2026-05-31

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Jun 29

Boys Love Tokyo 2026 Opens With 81 Newly Drawn Characters and a BL Shrine

The largest-ever BL real event, Boys Love Tokyo 2026, ran June 27-28 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It featured nine experiential exhibitions, a BL Shrine with fortune slips and votive tablets, 81 newly drawn character panels, a kink chart diagnosis, a pop-up cafe, merchandise sales, and stages with authors and voice actors.

May 31

Boys Love Tokyo 2026 Reveals Third Wave of Goods With Replica Art Prints

The organizers of Boys Love Tokyo 2026, a two-day BL event at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on June 27-28, 2026, have announced the third wave of commemorative goods. The new lineup centers on "replica original art" prints: high-definition reproductions of newly drawn illustrations from participating artists, each including a replica of the creator's signature. A total of 38 prints will be available. The announcement also covers purchase bonuses and entry gifts. Shoppers who spend at least 5,000 yen on event goods will receive a random pack of three "pashakore" cards (40 types total). Every attendee will get a branded shopping bag featuring the event's official mascot character. The event is produced by Animate, Chuo Shoten, and Movic, and features over 40 artists contributing to exhibitions, autograph sessions, talk shows, and a cafe area. The full exhibition layout is expected to be revealed soon.