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Chiikawa franchise merchandise and anniversary expansions

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Latest: Chiikawa brand announces new merchandise including Christmas collections

The popular Japanese character franchise “Chiikawa” continues to expand its commercial offerings through themed merchandise and anniversary celebrations. Chiikawa Bakery is celebrating its second anniversary on October 2

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Chiikawa film breaks records and expands global presence

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Latest: Chiikawa animated film dominates South Korean box office

The animated feature Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which opened in Japan on 24 July 2026, has reached record-breaking heights. The film recorded an opening-day gross of ¥9.9 billion, surpassing the debut of the

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Bandai capsule toy releases

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Latest: Bandai releases new capsule toy collections for various franchises

In mid-September 2026, Bandai scheduled the release of the Machibouke capsule toy series featuring characters and mobile suits from ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’. Priced at 400 yen, the collection includes four items—Am

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ANA travel campaigns and Chiikawa collaboration

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Latest: ANA launches Chiikawa-themed Boeing 767-300 aircraft

ANA X previously launched the September ‘ANA ni Kyun!’ appreciation campaign, featuring domestic first-class seat sales, mileage bonuses in regions like Okinawa and Hawaii, and international travel coupons. Building on

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Bandai and retail merchandise releases in Japan

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Latest: Japanese retailers launch new seasonal character merchandise

Bandai and various Japanese retailers continue to announce diverse merchandise releases for popular media franchises. Following the release of Heart’s 30th anniversary ‘4D Gummy Tamagotchi’ products on September 21, 2026

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Japanese model hobby industry activities

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Latest: 64th All Japan Model Hobby Show to be held at Tokyo Big Sight

In late September 2026, Hobby Japan announced several specialized publications. These include “Hobby Japan Vintage Vol. 15,” which commemorates the 60th anniversary of the “Ultraman Series,” as well as “NAOKI Mechanics:

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Classico medical apparel collaborations

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Latest: Classico to launch Chiikawa-themed medical scrubs

Medical apparel brand Classico is expanding its product offerings through artistic and character-themed collaborations. In late September 2026, the company announced a partnership with Kamide Choemon Kiln, a Kutani ware

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Chiikawa anime broadcast transition

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Latest: Chiikawa anime releases episode 382 as new series run concludes

The ‘Chiikawa’ anime series is transitioning from its current run of new episodes to a revival broadcast period. The final episode of the current run, episode 382, titled ‘Parallel World (8) / Cracking’, has been release

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Tokyo Banana character collaborations

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Latest: Chiikawa and Tokyo Banana to host pop-up shop at Tokyo Solamachi

Tokyo Banana is launching several themed product collaborations in Japan. The first initiative is the ‘Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana,’ which features ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ This collection includes

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