Shogakukan's "Sunday Fes" Returns in September with Club Theme! Frieren on Ice & Basketball Shinichi Featured in New Visuals!

Get ready, manga fans! Shogakukan's wildly popular annual "Sunday Fes" is back, set to ignite Jinbocho on September 23, 2026, at the publisher's headquarters. This event has been drawing massive crowds since its debut in 2019, and this year promises to be bigger than ever!

The official visuals for this year's festival have just dropped, featuring stunning new illustrations from two of *Weekly Shonen Sunday*'s biggest hits: Detective Conan and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! Drawn by the legendary Gosho Aoyama and Tsukasa Abe, these artworks are already sending fans into a frenzy.

For those in the know, "Sunday Fes" is the must-attend event for any *Weekly Shonen Sunday* devotee. Expect exclusive merchandise crafted by your favorite *Sunday* manga artists, limited-edition exhibits, and special stage events that bring the magic to life. The best part? It's absolutely FREE to enter, making it accessible to every fan!

This year's festival is all about "Club Activities," and the new visuals perfectly capture that spirit.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Theme: "Frieren × Figure Skating Club"

Detective Conan

Theme: "Shinichi Kudo × Basketball Club"

These incredible new illustrations aren't just for show; they'll be immortalized on exclusive merchandise available for purchase at the festival.

But that's not all! Shogakukan is pulling out all the stops with a lineup of heavyweight programs, including:

Detective Conan Special Stage

With none other than Gosho Aoyama himself expected to make an appearance!

New Manga Artist Talk Show

Offering insights from the next generation of creators.

Sunday Treasure Hunt

Where lucky attendees can snag priceless prizes like signed merchandise from *Sunday* artists and other limited-edition goodies.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of Detective Conan, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Major, Inuyasha, or any other *Sunday* series, this festival is your ultimate pilgrimage. With Gosho Aoyama and Tsukasa Abe's fresh artwork leading the charge, the hype is real – and so is the temptation to splurge on all that sweet, sweet merch!

Sunday Fes 2026 Event Info

Date: September 23, 2026

Location: Jinbocho, Tokyo

Exhibition Areas: Shogakukan Headquarters Building / Shogakukan Center Building

Stage Events: Hitotsubashi Hall (Japan Education Center)

Merchandise Sales: Sanseido Bookstore, Kanda Jinbocho Main Store

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