Publisher Two Virgins has announced Vintage Anime T-Shirt Catalog (ヴィンテージ アニメTシャツ カタログ), Japan’s first full-scale visual book dedicated to vintage anime T-shirts. The 256-page, full-color volume is set to go on sale August 26, 2026, priced at ¥4,400 (tax included).
Over 160 Vintage Pieces, 300+ Photos
Compiled and edited by Chillweeb — a vintage-clothing shop specializing exclusively in anime T-shirts — the catalog documents more than 160 vintage anime T-shirts produced primarily between the 1980s and 2000s, illustrated with over 300 photographs. Featured titles include:
- AKIRA
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Urusei Yatsura
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Sailor Moon
- Ghost in the Shell
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Dragon Ball
- Berserk
- serial experiments lain
- FLCL
- NARUTO
- BLEACH
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Final Fantasy
- And many more
Beyond the iconic pieces, the book dives into rare and obscure collector’s items, with dedicated sections on garment tags, manufacturers, convention-exclusive merchandise, and the distinct vintage markets that developed in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Japan.
The book traces the journey of anime T-shirts from simple character merchandise to fashion statements and, ultimately, sought-after collector’s items — positioning itself as the definitive reference bridging anime culture and vintage fashion.
Pre-Sale Fair at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books
Ahead of the general release, Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo will host a launch fair — Vintage Anime T-Shirt Catalog Publication Commemorative Pre-Sale Fair — from August 21 through September 1, 2026, on the Art Floor of Building 2, 1st floor. The event will offer early copies of the book alongside a curated selection of related titles.
A highlight of the fair is a special sale of actual vintage anime T-shirts, hand-picked by the Chillweeb owner. Items expected to be available include:
- 90s Ghost in the Shell
- 90s Samurai Champloo
- 00s Fullmetal Alchemist
- 00s Inuyasha
- 00s The Legend of Zelda
- 2002 NARUTO
Note: The T-shirt lineup is subject to change without prior notice.
Book Details
- Title: Vintage Anime T-Shirt Catalog (ヴィンテージ アニメTシャツ カタログ)
- Editor: Chillweeb
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Format: B5 / Softcover / 256 pages / Full color
- ISBN: 978-4-86791-057-3
- Release Date: August 26, 2026 (may vary by region)
- Publisher: Two Virgins (株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ)
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