Shimamura x Dragon Quest 2026: Which Stores, Numbered Tickets, and Sell-Outs

Dragon Quest (ドラゴンクエスト) is teaming up with the budget fashion chain Shimamura (しまむら) for a large collaboration that goes on sale on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Shimamura stores across Japan. The lineup runs to more than 100 items featuring Slimes and other series monsters. The catch: on launch day, whether you walk out with the piece you want comes down to a numbered ticket.

This guide focuses on the parts visitors and collectors ask about most: which stores carry it, how the numbered-ticket system works, and why standing in line is not the same as being able to buy. Prices and product names are as announced by Shimamura.

The collaboration items are sold by numbered ticket, in number order, and stock is limited. Sorting out which store you can reach and how that store hands out tickets is the single best way to avoid a wasted trip.

What launches on October 7

This isn't a one-store event — it rolls out at Shimamura stores nationwide on the same day.

The designs pull from series regulars — Slimes, Dracky and other familiar monsters. If you've played the games, the references are easy to spot on the shelf.

Finding a participating store

You can check whether the Shimamura near you is taking part using the store locator on Shimamura's official website. Because this is a nationwide rollout across Fashion Center Shimamura, most stores should have it apart from the handful closed or under renovation.

If you are traveling in Japan and hunting for Dragon Quest goods, Shimamura is a convenient option simply because there are stores almost everywhere. Keep in mind that the ticket system, the number-order sale and the limited stock are explained mainly in Japanese. If there is a store you have in mind, go on the morning of launch day and ask a staff member how that store hands out its tickets.

There is no mention of online sales in the official release, so buying in store is the default. Even if you'd rather not stand in line, the first step is still to find a participating store.

How the numbered-ticket system works

According to Shimamura, the collaboration items are sold by handing out numbered tickets and calling customers in number order. You do not walk in at opening and browse the rack freely. You take a ticket first, and you are shown to the sales floor only when your number is called.

Tickets are set to be handed out on launch day, October 7, at Shimamura stores nationwide. What time the handout starts and where in the store you collect a ticket may vary from store to store, and as of writing, the official site does not spell out exact times.

To be safe, call the store you plan to visit ahead of time and confirm its opening hour and how it hands out tickets. If you are after a popular item, going in the morning of the first day is the baseline.

The limits of a numbered ticket

The numbered ticket exists to send people to the floor in order. It does not promise that everyone gets every item. For sought-after pieces like the Slime goods and the loungewear, a later number can mean the item is already gone by the time you are called.

For what it's worth, the official release does not state any per-person purchase limit. Some coverage reports that limits will be in place, so the rule may differ by store and by item. Check the in-store notices and the official site on the day for the latest.

On restocks, the release only says the goods "may be sold at official goods shops, events and other outlets in the future," so a specific reorder is not promised. Worth keeping in mind so you don't go overboard on day one.

The 5,000-yen shopper bag

During the collaboration, for every 5,000 yen (tax included) you spend on a purchase that includes a collaboration item, you receive one original-design shopper bag (two designs in all). It's up to two per transaction, while supplies last.

Note this is a bonus, separate from any limit on how many products you can buy. It is counted as "one per 5,000 yen, up to two per transaction," not "two for 5,000 yen," so don't mix the two up.

Featured items and prices

A few representative items, based on the official announcement. All prices are tax included and as announced. With more than 100 items in total, treat the in-store lineup as the real picture.

Wearable Blanket (Boa Loungewear), Slime — 4,389 yen

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A full-length fuzzy-fleece (boa) loungewear piece with a Slime design. One of the bigger items in the collaboration and an eye-catcher.

Women's T-shirt and Eco Bag Set — 2,739 yen

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A T-shirt paired with an eco bag. An easy entry point at an approachable price.

Sandals, Slime — 2,739 yen

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Sandals with a Slime motif, comfortable as indoor slip-ons.

Knit Cap, Momonja — 1,969 yen

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A knit cap based on the Momonja (ももんじゃ) monster, an easy way to work the reference into a fall or winter outfit.

Osaka pop-up and commemorative statues

Separate from the nationwide store sale, Osaka gets a limited-run pop-up. It's on the 3rd floor of the "and" shopping complex in Abeno (2-1-40 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka), running from Wednesday, October 7 to Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

To mark the launch, some stores across Japan, Osaka included, will feature large statues such as a giant Slime. They are set to be on display from October 7 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, and make a handy landmark when you drop by.

This collaboration pairs numbered tickets with limited stock, so getting your item on day one is not a sure thing. Before you go, check your target store's status and how it hands out tickets on the store locator and the official news pages — and you'll save yourself a wasted trip.