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Pandorobou Punch Needle MOOK Released; Works on Display at Shinjuku Okadaya Main Store

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Published Mar 30, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 8:35 AM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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KADOKAWA has released a new 'Pandorobou' (Bread Thief) punch needle craft kit MOOK.
To celebrate, a special exhibition featuring items made with the kit will be held at the Shinjuku Okadaya main store starting April 1st.

KADOKAWA has released a new 'Pandorobou' (Bread Thief) punch needle craft kit MOOK. To celebrate, a special exhibition featuring items made with the kit will be held at the Shinjuku Okadaya main store starting April 1st.

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Published: Mar 30, 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) released the 'Pandorobou MOOK [Special Appendix] Create Your Own One-of-a-Kind Original! Beginner's Punch Needle Kit' from the 'Pandorobou' (Bread Thief) picture book series on Monday, March 30, 2026.

To commemorate the release, works created using this MOOK will be on display at the Shinjuku Okadaya main store starting April 1st.

● Exhibition Information - Venue: Shinjuku Okadaya Main Store Shinjuku Okadaya TF Building 6F-11F, 3-23-17 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: 10:30 - 20:30 - Exhibition Period: April 1, 2026 – April 29, 2026

[Image: Many works using this MOOK, including cushions, are on display]

● Product Introduction ● You can handcraft 'Pandorobou' with fluffy, soft yarn! Why not try handcrafting the cover illustration of the picture book 'Pandorobou' using yarn? The yarn is an original color dyed to match the picture book. The limbs and face are recreated using felt. With full-scale patterns and the included kit, you can enjoy creating your work right away. You can sew 'Pandorobou' onto various items such as your child's school bag, a nap blanket, or a storage box to create your own one-of-a-kind original.

<Examples of works> - School bag - Nap blanket - Helper apron - Storage box - Framed decoration - Cushion - Tablet case - Magnet

● Bibliographic Information 'Pandorobou MOOK [Special Appendix] Create Your Own One-of-a-Kind Original! Beginner's Punch Needle Kit' Price: 2,970 yen (2,700 yen + tax) Release Date: March 30, 2026 ISBN: 9784049026665 URL: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322511000488/

● What is 'Pandorobou'? [Image: First book in the series, 'Pandorobou'] A picture book series starting with the first book 'Pandorobou' (Author: Keiko Shibata), published in 2020. The surreal and mischievous character has gained popularity and won numerous awards. The series celebrated its 5th anniversary on April 16, 2025. Furthermore, an anime adaptation has been decided! Please continue to look forward to the future adventures of 'Pandorobou'.

- Award History (Partial) 'Pandorobou': Winner of the 11th Libro Picture Book Award, 1st place in the 1st TSUTAYA Picture Book Awards 'Pandorobou vs. Nise Pandorobou': Winner of the 5th Miraiya Picture Book Award, 1st place in the 2nd TSUTAYA Picture Book Awards 'Pandorobou to Hokka Hokka Car': 1st place in the 16th MOE Picture Book Shop Awards 2023

- Official Website: https://ehon.kadokawa.co.jp/pandorobo - Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/pandorobou - Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandorobou_news - Official TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pandorobo_info - Official Fan Club: https://pandorobo-club.com - Official Online Shop: https://shop.pandorobo-club.com

● Author Profile Keiko Shibata Born in Kochi Prefecture. Picture book works include the 'Meganeko' series (Teishisha), the 'Shirokuma' series (PHP Institute), and the 'Pandorobou' series (KADOKAWA). Her favorite breads are cheese bread and chocolate-covered twist bread. Official Website: https://www.shibata-illust.com/

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FAQ

When was the 'Pandorobou MOOK [Special Appendix] Create Your Own One-of-a-Kind Original! Beginner's Punch Needle Kit' released by KADOKAWA Corporation?

The 'Pandorobou MOOK [Special Appendix] Create Your Own One-of-a-Kind Original! Beginner's Punch Needle Kit' was released on Monday, March 30, 2026 by KADOKAWA Corporation in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Where and during what period are the Pandorobou-themed punch needle works being exhibited to commemorate the MOOK release?

The Pandorobou-themed punch needle works are on display at the Shinjuku Okadaya Main Store located at 3-23-17 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo from April 1, 2026 to April 29, 2026.

What items can be handmade using the Pandorobou punch needle kit according to the product introduction?

Using the Pandorobou punch needle kit, you can create items such as a school bag, nap blanket, helper apron, storage box, framed decoration, cushion, tablet case, or magnet with fluffy, soft yarn.

What components are included in the Pandorobou Beginner's Punch Needle Kit to assist crafters in creating their projects?

The Pandorobou Beginner's Punch Needle Kit includes full-scale patterns, original color yarn dyed to match the picture book, and felt for recreating limbs and face, enabling immediate crafting.

Who is the author of the original 'Pandorobou' picture book and when was the first book in the series published?

The author of the original 'Pandorobou' picture book is Keiko Shibata, and the first book in the series was published in 2020, launching a surreal and award-winning children's series.

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