Apparel Brand 'Hardcore Chocolate,' which Digests Core Subculture Themes like Movies, Pro Wrestling, Manga, and Anime with Punkish Designs, Produces Don Quijote Exclusive Second Brand!
Apparel OEM manufacturer Bestie Global will launch 'Hardcore Candies,' the second brand of subculture apparel brand 'Hardcore Chocolate,' exclusively at Don Quijote stores nationwide. T-shirts featuring pro wrestlers and characters from the movie 'Be-Bop High School' will be released starting early May 2026, aiming to reach new customer segments.
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Bestie Global Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Naoyuki Yokobori), an apparel OEM manufacturer, will launch products from 'Hardcore Candies,' the second brand of Hardcore Chocolate Co., Ltd., which manages its licenses, at Don Quijote stores nationwide (excluding some stores). (Note: In this project, Hardcore Chocolate Co., Ltd. is responsible for license agreement management and design supervision, while Bestie Global is responsible for product planning and production.)
As the first series of items, in addition to original designs that follow the world view of Hardcore Chocolate, designs featuring legendary pro wrestlers Big Van Vader, Stan Hansen, and Bruiser Brody will be developed.
Furthermore, T-shirts reproducing impressive famous scenes from the movie 'Be-Bop High School,' which celebrates its 40th anniversary since its release, featuring main characters such as Toru Nakama (played by Toru Nakamura), Hiroshi Kato (played by Koji Shimizu), and Teruo Fujimoto (Teru) (played by Mitsuhiro Shirai), will also be lined up.
These products are scheduled to be released sequentially at Don Quijote stores nationwide (excluding some stores) starting early May 2026.
What is 'Hardcore Chocolate'?
Since its establishment in 1999, it has created a buzz in various underground scenes. It is a 'hardcore' T-shirt brand whose individuality stands out too much to be confined to mere subculture. 'Extreme but cool.' Its sophisticated designs, which resonate deeply with those who understand, have gained overwhelming support from core users both domestically and internationally.
Hardcore Chocolate Official HP ⇒ https://core-choco.shop-pro.jp/
■HARDCORE CANDY'S ORIGINAL
■HARDCORE CANDY'S×PRO WRESTLING
■HARDCORE CANDY'S×BE-BOP HIGH SCHOOL
Model: Soze Nakamura
https://x.com/SozekgMelon
Affiliated group
Melon Batake a go go
https://x.com/MELONBATAKEAGO2
[Stores handling sales]
[About Bestie Global]
Bestie Global is a company specializing in apparel OEM/ODM. Utilizing manufacturing backgrounds from over 120 companies domestically and internationally, it can handle everything from small to large lots of apparel products, bags, small goods, uniforms, etc., from planning and design to delivery, all in one stop. In 2022, it also started a retail business with its own brands, and from April 2026, it will begin operating its own sewing factory for product development focused on Made in Japan.
Bestie Global Official HP ⇒ https://www.bestieglobal.com/
[Company Overview]
Company Name: Bestie Global Inc.
Established: April 2017
Representative: Representative Director and President Naoyuki Yokobori
Location: aLATO Building 8F, 9F, 10F, 16-9 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: OEM/ODM business
Manufacturing and wholesale of uniforms, women's clothing, men's clothing, children's clothing, pet clothing, bags, hats, various event goods. Material development, planning, design, specifications, overall production (graphics, characters, illustrations, logo creation, etc.), own brand operation, sewing factory operation.
funda-mine Official HP ⇒ https://funda-mine.com/
KNUU Official HP ⇒ https://knuu.jp/
As the first series of items, in addition to original designs that follow the world view of Hardcore Chocolate, designs featuring legendary pro wrestlers Big Van Vader, Stan Hansen, and Bruiser Brody will be developed.
Furthermore, T-shirts reproducing impressive famous scenes from the movie 'Be-Bop High School,' which celebrates its 40th anniversary since its release, featuring main characters such as Toru Nakama (played by Toru Nakamura), Hiroshi Kato (played by Koji Shimizu), and Teruo Fujimoto (Teru) (played by Mitsuhiro Shirai), will also be lined up.
These products are scheduled to be released sequentially at Don Quijote stores nationwide (excluding some stores) starting early May 2026.
What is 'Hardcore Chocolate'?
Since its establishment in 1999, it has created a buzz in various underground scenes. It is a 'hardcore' T-shirt brand whose individuality stands out too much to be confined to mere subculture. 'Extreme but cool.' Its sophisticated designs, which resonate deeply with those who understand, have gained overwhelming support from core users both domestically and internationally.
Hardcore Chocolate Official HP ⇒ https://core-choco.shop-pro.jp/
■HARDCORE CANDY'S ORIGINAL
■HARDCORE CANDY'S×PRO WRESTLING
■HARDCORE CANDY'S×BE-BOP HIGH SCHOOL
Model: Soze Nakamura
https://x.com/SozekgMelon
Affiliated group
Melon Batake a go go
https://x.com/MELONBATAKEAGO2
[Stores handling sales]
[About Bestie Global]
Bestie Global is a company specializing in apparel OEM/ODM. Utilizing manufacturing backgrounds from over 120 companies domestically and internationally, it can handle everything from small to large lots of apparel products, bags, small goods, uniforms, etc., from planning and design to delivery, all in one stop. In 2022, it also started a retail business with its own brands, and from April 2026, it will begin operating its own sewing factory for product development focused on Made in Japan.
Bestie Global Official HP ⇒ https://www.bestieglobal.com/
[Company Overview]
Company Name: Bestie Global Inc.
Established: April 2017
Representative: Representative Director and President Naoyuki Yokobori
Location: aLATO Building 8F, 9F, 10F, 16-9 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: OEM/ODM business
Manufacturing and wholesale of uniforms, women's clothing, men's clothing, children's clothing, pet clothing, bags, hats, various event goods. Material development, planning, design, specifications, overall production (graphics, characters, illustrations, logo creation, etc.), own brand operation, sewing factory operation.
funda-mine Official HP ⇒ https://funda-mine.com/
KNUU Official HP ⇒ https://knuu.jp/