Love Live! Aqours' official store launched preorders for birthday merchandise celebrating character Chika Takaoka on August 1st.
The merchandise line, titled 'Birthday Present 2026 — Chika Takaoka,' became available for preorder through the Uranohoshi Girls' Academy store on the character's birthday, August 1st.
The release marks another entry in the franchise's ongoing tradition of character birthday merchandise, which allows fans to purchase commemorative items tied to individual Aqours members.
AniHeat's take: Worth noting for Love Live! fans and Aqours supporters who engage with character birthday merchandise and limited collector releases from the franchise's official store.
Announced 8/1. Source: Official X (@LoveLive_staff)