CHOCOLATE Inc. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Yusuke Watanabe) announced a special one-day event at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store's event space on February 7th, 2026, celebrating Tuna's birthday from the "Gal Cat" character series. The event will feature a greeting session with Tuna and a survey campaign offering original novelty items.
Additionally, new details about the "Gal Cat POP-UP" pop-up shop opening on January 30th at the store's B1 floor have been revealed, including interior design and entry procedures.
Event Overview
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, "Tuna Day" - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store Event Space
Greeting Event Details
Event Times: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 - 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM (approximately 30 minutes per session)
Location: SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store Event Space
Capacity: 30 groups per session (maximum 2 people per group)
Note: Elementary school children and younger can participate with up to 2 companions (3 people total including the participant).
Participation Method: Advance reservation required (first-come, first-served)
Reservation Start: Sunday, January 25th, 2026, 5:00 PM
Reservation URL: https://livepocket.jp/e/z7xeh
Note: Gifts and fan letters cannot be accepted.
"Gal Cat" These I Want to Use Award Survey
Participants can vote for their favorite "Gal Cat" phrases from Tuna's vocabulary, such as "kawanii" and "ariganyon." Those who participate will receive an original sun visor featuring Tuna's signature sunglasses design.
Note: Limited quantities available while supplies last.
"Gal Cat POP-UP" Additional Information
Period: Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Location: SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store B1F DISP!!! (2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pop-Up Shop Interior Design
The venue recreates the game center "Santa Lucia" from the series, where Gal and Tuna won a stuffed pinecone doll. Visitors can experience the atmosphere of actually being in the game center. A bench where the two characters sat and chatted appears as a photo spot, allowing visitors to take commemorative photos with Tuna.
Novelty Information
During the event period, customers who purchase "Gal Cat" related products totaling 2,000 yen (tax included) or more per transaction will receive one randomly selected "Original Postcard" from a set of five designs.
Note: Images are for illustration purposes only.
Note: Limited quantities available while supplies last.
Note: Postcard designs cannot be selected.
MAGNET Forum Vision Promotional Video Screening
To coincide with this event, a "Gal Cat" promotional video will be shown on the MAGNET Forum Vision at Shibuya Scramble Square during the following period:
Screening Period: Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 15th, 2026
"Gal Cat POP-UP" Advance Entry Reservations
The first three days of the pop-up will require advance reservations (first-come, first-served). Details about the reservation process will be announced via POPUPNEXT's official X account (https://x.com/POPUPNEXT1).
Advance Reservation Dates: Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Note: Free entry is planned after 2:00 PM, but numbered tickets may be distributed depending on the situation.
Reservation Start Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 5:00 PM
Reservation URL: https://livepocket.jp/t/xugge
About "Gal Cat"
"Maybe gals are cats' senpai!"
A story about a cat who realizes this and aspires to be like a gal.
Official SNS:
- X: https://x.com/neko_is_gal
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neko_is_gal/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neko_is_gal
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