[AEON Exclusive] Monchhichi, popular from the 'retro boom,' appears in original design T-shirts! On sale from Friday, April 3rd
AEON's young casual wear specialty store, Doublefocus, is launching T-shirts in collaboration with the popular retro icon Monchhichi. The T-shirts will be available from April 3, 2026, at approximately 100 stores and online, aiming to showcase a new appeal to the Gen Z target audience.
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On Friday, April 3rd, AEON will release six types of T-shirts featuring the world-famous doll "Monchhichi" from its young casual wear specialty store, Doublefocus. The T-shirts will be available at approximately 100 AEON and AEON STYLE stores*1) and on the AEON STYLE ONLINE.
"Anime" and "manga" are popular hobbies enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults. In this context, Doublefocus plans and sells fashion items for numerous anime and characters.
"Monchhichi" is a cute doll with a pacifier-sucking pose and freckles, released by Sekiguchi in 1974. With its innovative combination of a plush body and soft vinyl face, hands, and feet, along with its adorable appearance, it caused an explosive boom upon its release. To date, it has sold over 70 million units in more than 30 countries and continues to be loved by fans worldwide.
With its 50th anniversary in 2024 and the recent retro boom, its popularity has expanded, mainly among Gen Z. A new movement is being created by the modernly evolved "Monchhichi" with updated colors and designs.
This collection of printed T-shirts features six designs that express a new charm of Monchhichi, making them a must-see for fans. In addition to the orthodox design with a photo print of Monchhichi, there is a design with nine cute facial expressions such as smiles, winks, and crying faces, and a novel design where Monchhichi is dressed as nine different sushi toppings like tuna, shrimp, salmon roe, and egg.
Doublefocus will continue to offer trendy fashion items and propose styles that "express today's mood," bringing fun to our customers' lives.
[Sales Overview]
Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Stores: Approximately 100 AEON and AEON STYLE stores in Honshu, Shikoku, and Okinawa*1)
Online Sales: AEON STYLE ONLINE
https://aeonretail.com/Form/Product/ProductList.aspx?gspscol=400453008&psc=5
Number of Products: 6 types*2)
Price: ¥1,980 (¥2,178 including tax)
Sizes: S, M, L (Unisex)
[Product List]
■ "Monchhichi" Printed T-shirt
Color: Black
Product Feature: "Monchhichi" turned into sushi. A T-shirt with various sushi toppings on the front chest and back style.