An apparel and goods collection for 'I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class' launches October 17 through the arti-mate brand, a collaboration between arma bianca and Animate.
The lineup features original artwork depicting characters in casual wear. Products include zip-up hoodies, long-sleeve T-shirts, stadium jackets, caps, and collectible items such as trading badges, acrylic cards, and Polaroid prints. Pre-orders opened July 30 at Animate's online shop.
Releases arrive at Animate locations in Ikebukuro, Akihabara, Shibuya, and Umeda. The arti-mate brand emphasizes the philosophy of 'WEAR LOVE,' positioning character apparel and goods as everyday-wearable pieces. The collection is exclusive to Animate stores and their online platform.
AniHeat's take: Worth noting for collectors—the Animate-exclusive release and trading-card format items (badges, acrylic cards, Polaroid prints) make this collection particularly significant for engaged fans of the series.
Announced 7/30. Source: Official announcement (PR TIMES)