Sgt. Frog Opens a Permanent Official Store in Ikebukuro
On June 10, 2026, Bandai Namco Pictures announced that Keroro Gunsou (known overseas as Sgt. Frog ) would get a permanent official store in Ikebukuro. The shop, called Keroro Mart , opened on June 19, 2026 inside Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo at Sunshine City. The launch bundled a fresh merchandise lineup with a three-day character greeting event, which makes the opening feel more like a small franchise celebration than a simple retail debut. What Was Announced The official announcement is straightforward, but the details matter. Keroro Mart is not a temporary pop-up; it is a permanent store, and it is the second permanent location for the brand after Hakata. The Ikebukuro shop sits inside Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo in Toshima Ward, which places it in one of the most visible character-goods districts in the city. The release also says the shop is stocked with original merchandise, new items tied to the opening, popular back-catalog goods, and some advance-sale products. One ...