Thermos announces Pokémon collection amid anime character popularity polls

Thermos Co., Ltd. has announced a new series of Pokémon-themed vacuum-insulated products scheduled for release on August 21, 2026. The collection features popular characters such as Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Charizard, and Gengar. The lineup includes various items designed for both adults and children, such as 0.6L and 0.8L portable mugs, a 0.5L kids' mug with a strap, a 350ml desk mug, and a 0.7L insulated lunch bag. The products utilize chic, trendy colors like stone black and frosty blue to ensure they are suitable for office and daily use.

In separate cultural news, recent reader surveys regarding anime characters have highlighted iconic character traits. In a poll regarding left-handed characters, Shuichi Akai from ‘Detective Conan’ and Ryoma Echizen from ‘The Prince of Tennis’ tied for first place. In a poll regarding characters defined by their hats, Chuuya Nakahara from ‘Bungo Stray Dogs’ ranked first for five consecutive years, followed by Ash Ketchum from ‘Pokémon’ and Monkey D. Luffy from ‘One Piece’.