Patlabor Novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' Pop-Up Shop Runs in Osaka Until August 30
The pop-up ties the new sequel novel by series writer Kazunori Ito to the ongoing 'EZY' theatrical project, putting both in front of fans in one Osaka venue.
Reporting from 1 source: Magmix.
A pop-up shop commemorating the release of the 'Patlabor' novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' is being held at Abeno Luckers in Osaka until August 30, 2026. Goods include towels and acrylic keychains with new cover art by Masami Yuuki, plus 'Captain Goto' clear files and acrylic stands. The shop also sells the novel, a 'Weekly Bunshun Entertainment+' special feature, 'Big Comic Spirits Issue 38,' and 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' theatrical merchandise.
The shop opened August 21 at Abeno Luckers, on the 4th floor of Abeno Hoop, and stays open through August 30. Business hours are 11:00 to 19:00.
Alongside goods based on the new cover illustration by Masami Yuuki, the venue carries the novel itself, priced at 1,980 yen for the print edition and 1,900 yen for digital, plus 'Big Comic Spirits Issue 38' with Yuuki's second 'Patlabor' one-shot. 'EZY' Files 1 and 2 merchandise is included, excluding some items.
The novel follows former Captain Kiichi Goto, now running a small sushi restaurant in Atami, with visits from the old Second Special Vehicles Division members. Kazunori Ito, who handled composition and scripts for the anime series, wrote it.
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