Hibino brings life-size NieR:Automata sword to Los Angeles cafe opening

HIBINO Corporation will display its life-size Virtuous Contract replica from NieR:Automata at the official SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Los Angeles starting June 20, 2026. The exhibit gives North American fans a first in-person look at the full-scale weapon and ties the launch to a retail push for the replica and its display set. Why it matters: - The Los Angeles display gives North American fans their first long-term in-person look at Virtuous Contract, one of NieR:Automata’s signature weapons. - The exhibit turns a product that had mostly been seen online into a physical showcase, which could boost interest in Hibino’s smart series collectibles. - The timing links the display to the grand opening of the officially licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Los Angeles. What happened: - HIBINO Corporation said Virtuous Contract (SMT-A1) will be displayed at the Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop LOS ANGELES starting June 20, 2026. - The display debuts with the cafe’s grand opening on June 20, 2026. - Virtuous Contract is a life-size replica of the weapon used by 2B, the protagonist of NieR:Automata. - HIBINO identified Virtuous Contract as the first product in the HIBINO smart series. The details: - Square Enix fully supervised development of the replica. - The sword measures about 54.7 inches in length. - The design aims to recreate the weapon’s appearance and texture at full scale. - Integrated lighting and sound effects activate through an acceleration sensor. - The display includes a dedicated LED Light-Ring Display Set inspired by NieR:Automata’s visual style. - HIBINO said the display setup is intended to help cafe guests imagine how the product could appear in their own collections. - HIBINO currently sells Virtuous Contract (SMT-A1) in North America. - HIBINO also sells the Virtuous Contract Complete Set (SMT-A1C-A), which includes the sword, the LED Light-Ring Display Set and a dedicated soft carrying case. - The LED Light-Ring Display Set (SMT-P0C-A) is also sold separately for customers who already own Virtuous Contract. - Products available for purchase include Virtuous Contract , Virtuous Contract Complete Set and the LED Light-Ring Display Set . - Additional related links include NieR: Automata , the HIBINO smart series and the Official X account . - The cafe reservations and walk-in information are available on the official website: cafe website . Between the lines: - The exhibit is as much a retail presentation as a fan display, since the same setup is tied directly to products sold in North America. - HIBINO is using the cafe opening to move the replica from digital merchandising into a high-visibility physical environment. - The company’s disclaimer says product specifications, pricing and shipping schedules can change without notice. What’s next: - Cafe guests can view the replica in person beginning June 20, 2026. - HIBINO is positioning the display to drive awareness of the sword, the complete set and the separate light-ring accessory. - The company contact listed in the release is Hiroe Moriwaki in HIBINO’s Smart Experience Division, reachable at +81 3-3740-4391.