{"id":19893,"date":"2026-09-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moff-moff.jp\/?post_type=cat_news&p=19893"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:54:58","slug":"20260925","status":"publish","type":"cat_news","link":"https:\/\/moff-moff.jp\/en\/cat-cafe\/news\/20260925\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5th MOFF Cat Popularity Contest "Final Round" has finally begun! Exclusive support goods are also on sale at the EC site!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 5th MOFF Cat General Election, where the best of 750 cats nationwide will be decided, will finally begin its "final round" on Thursday, October 1st!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\uff3cTo all MOFF cat fans, thank you for your patience!\uff0f

The final round (national election) of the 5th MOFF Cat General Election, which will determine the No. 1 MOFF cat from among the cats representing stores nationwide, will be held from Thursday, October 1st, 2026! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, to coincide with the start of the main competition, we will begin selling limited edition "support goods" on our official e-commerce site.
The system allows you to vote for your favorite cat based on the amount of money you spend on merchandise.
You can support your favorite cat even from afar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Event Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Event Name<\/td>The 5th MOFF Cat General Election Finals ~ The MOFF Cat No. 1 Deciding Match ~<\/td><\/tr>
Voting period<\/td>October 1st (Thursday) - October 30th (Friday), 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Interim Announcement<\/td>Saturday, October 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Results Announcement<\/td>Saturday, November 14, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
How to vote<\/td>\u2460 Visitor voting: One vote per person per visit.
\u2461 Online Shopping Site Voting: One vote for every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent on support goods.<\/td><\/tr>
Participating stores<\/td>A total of 36 stores (Moff animal world, Moff animal cafe, Cat Caf\u00e9 MOFF, Cat Cafe Cockun's Villa, Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium Soraneko Cafe) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even the cats from Aeon Mall Kumamoto, which was affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, are joining in! Though we're apart, our hearts are one.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

"Cat Caf\u00e9 MOFF Aeon Mall Kumamoto Store" is currently temporarily closed due to the effects of the Kumamoto earthquake in July 2026.
The 25 cats who were safely evacuated are also making a special appearance in this "National General Election"!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tsuyoshi, the cat who won first place in the special online voting held recently, is also scheduled to enter from the Kumamoto store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the many people who want to "send their support to the cats at the Kumamoto store" and "support them even from afar," you can now directly send your votes and encouragement to the cats at the Kumamoto store by purchasing support goods on the newly introduced e-commerce site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A fierce battle is inevitable! Store representatives will decide the No. 1 MOFF cat!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A total of 750 cats from all 36 stores entered the preliminary rounds (store-specific general elections), and the winning cats from each store will advance to the "National General Election" to compete for the title of MOFF's No. 1 cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cat that is chosen as the winner will have its image featured on original merchandise exclusive to the "MOFF Cat General Election" and will also be featured on limited-edition latte art (scheduled for December 2026 or later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your vote will determine the future star cat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[NEW] Vote directly for your favorite cat! Exclusive "support goods" available on our e-commerce site.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To further enhance the excitement of the final round, we will be selling "support goods" on our official e-commerce site.
This is a special system where for every 1,000 yen (tax included) you spend, one vote is added to the cat you want to support.
We have a selection of items perfect for everyday use, so get your hands on some merchandise and show your full support for your favorite cat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, we are offering limited-edition merchandise from Moff animal world (BIGHOP Garden Mall Inzai store), Moff animal cafe (iias Tsukuba store\/iias Takao store\/AEON Mall Narita store), and Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium Soraneko Cafe, which are not usually sold on our official e-commerce site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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hand towel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

price:<\/strong>1,100 yen (tax included)
design:<\/strong>36 types in total
*1 vote<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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T-shirt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

price:<\/strong>2,200 yen (tax included)
size:<\/strong>120 \/ S \/ M \/ L \/ XL
design:<\/strong>36 types in total
color:<\/strong>White\/Ash\/Black
*2 votes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cotton market bag<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

price:<\/strong>3,300 yen (tax included)
design:<\/strong>36 types in total
color:<\/strong>\u30d6\u30e9\u30c3\u30af\/\u30ca\u30c1\u30e5\u30e9\u30eb\/\u30aa\u30ea\u30fc\u30d6
*3 votes
*Image color: Black<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Prices include tax.
*One vote will be added for every 1,000 yen spent.
*There is no limit (purchase limit) on the number of votes you can cast by purchasing support goods.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit our store and purchase some cheering goods along with your purchase.<\/strong>
While enjoying a pleasant time with many cats,<\/strong>
Please cast your vote for your favorite!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to purchase "support goods" exclusively on our e-commerce site.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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