Yugo Jin's Signing Event for 'The Detective is Already Dead' at AKIHABARA Gamers

An autograph session with Yugo Jin, the author of the popular light novel series "The Detective is Already Dead," is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at AKIHABARA Gamers. This event, part of the "MF Bunko J Autumn School Festival 2026," offers fans a unique opportunity to engage with the author at the main Gamers store in Akihabara.

Event Overview and Participation Method

Participation in this signing event is by lottery. To be eligible, attendees must pre-order (with full payment) or purchase one of the eligible "The Detective is Already Dead" series products at any Gamers store nationwide or through the Gamers Online Shop during the campaign period. Customers who make an eligible purchase will receive an entry ticket with a serial code. By scanning the QR code on the ticket and filling in the required details on the application page, you can enter the lottery.

A free Gamers membership registration is required to apply. Each entry ticket is valid for one performance only. For previously pre-ordered items, you can still obtain an entry ticket by making the full payment at the store during the distribution period.

Ticket Distribution and Application Period

Entry tickets will be distributed at Gamers stores from the opening on Monday, September 7, 2026, until the closing on Sunday, November 8, 2026. For online shop orders, orders placed by Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 23:59 are eligible. The serial numbers and application instructions will be sent via message on your Gamers member page by Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The application deadline for both stores and the online shop is Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 23:59.

Event Details

The event will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the 6th-floor event space of AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store. There will be two sessions: Part 1 opens at 11:00 AM and starts at 11:30 AM; Part 2 opens at 1:00 PM and starts at 1:30 PM. The event will feature an autograph session with Yugo Jin, where he will sign copies of "The Detective is Already Dead" series books that attendees bring. Please ensure you bring your book on the event day.

Winner Announcement and Eligible Products

Lottery results are expected to be announced around mid-November 2026 and can be checked in the "Fair/Event Application History" section of your Gamers My Page. Eligible products include all previously released volumes of "The Detective is Already Dead" series (ISBNs and prices are listed) as well as spin-off titles like "A Detective and Assistant's Romantic Comedy Daily Life @ The Detective is Already Dead." Prices range from 814 JPY (tax incl.) to 1,320 JPY (tax incl.).

Access Information

The venue is AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, located at 1-14-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is conveniently accessible, approximately a 3-minute walk from the Electric Town Exit of JR Akihabara Station and about a 5-minute walk from Suehirocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Due to expected crowds, please allow ample time for your arrival. For the latest updates and further details, please check the official website.