Aikatsu Encore Card Reseller Outrage Unfolds In Japan

 With the launch of the 'Aikatsu! Encore' cabinet and the start of campaigns at 7-Eleven, panic buying and card shortages by resellers have become major issues.

The Major Issue Being Card Expiration Due to Bulk Purchase on Cabinets, On the game cabinet (Data Carddass)Up to 21 cards can be purchased per play.There have been areas where this has been the case, and from the moment it launched, there has been a fierce buying frenzy by resellers and some users. Therefore, at stores nationwide,In no time, a 'card out' occurred, making it impossible for regular fans to get It.

Instant Sale of the 7-Eleven Exclusive Campaign, Started on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Aikatsu at 7-Eleven! Campaign(Encore cards with premium rare coordination stickers and indexes are being distributed), making it extremely difficult to obtain them in-store right after the start. The weekday morning start time, which makes it difficult for adults and students to participate, created an environment that makes it easier to become a target for resellers. 

If you see them being resold at high prices on flea market apps (like Mercari),Do not purchase from resellers, and wait for official responses such as increased production or future reprints (there are also calls for reprints in items like Aikatsu Curry and Sausages).We strongly recommend it. 

On October 8, 2026, 'Aikatsu! Encore' will begin nationwide operation, and the cards will sell out immediately. Long queues formed, some people waited for over two hours, and some stores had to temporarily shut down due to card exhaustion,  The reason this topic is going viral is because of Aikatsu! The addition of the series' 14th anniversary, the new 'Encore Stage' feature, and the race to obtain limited cards sparked excitement, possibly making it a hot topic at game centers nationwide

It lead to massive resellers on market sites and stores thanks to the popularity of the rare cards, Leading it to Total Chaos, With Prices Going Up High Rather Then It's Normal Price.

At Least People Are Sharing Their Plays On Aikatsu Encore, Amist Of The Card Reseller Outrage, 

- R.T