May 1st is Chiikawa and Hachiware's Birthday! 'Anime Chiikawa' Baby and Kids Items Launch at Akachan Honpo on May 1st (Fri)!

Akachan Honpo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka) will begin selling baby and kids' items designed with characters from 'Anime Chiikawa' starting Friday, May 1, 2026, at Akachan Honpo stores nationwide and on their online shop (https://shop.akachan.jp).

This 'Anime Chiikawa' series features a broad lineup ranging from baby essentials like rompers and bibs to T-shirts, pajamas, and items perfect for nursery school or outings. These products are designed for easy use in daily life.

*The online shop will start sales at 10:00 AM on May 1, 2026.

### Product Details

**Anime Chiikawa Rompers** Available in three designs: Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi. Features a cute face motif on the bottom. Snap buttons make changing clothes and diapers easy. - Price: 2,980 yen (3,278 yen incl. tax) - Colors: Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi - Sizes: 60, 70, 80 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Bibs** Face motif bibs using soft materials to catch spills. - Price: 1,580 yen (1,738 yen incl. tax) - Colors: Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi

**Anime Chiikawa Short-Sleeved T-shirts** Front-printed with scenes from the anime. - Price: 1,980 yen (2,178 yen incl. tax) - Colors: Ivory, Saxe Blue, Pink - Sizes: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Short-Sleeved Pajamas** Designs include all-over prints of characters in 'Pajama Parties' costumes and a gentle pink version with ruffles. - Price: 2,480 yen (2,728 yen incl. tax) - Colors: Pink, Cream - Sizes: 80, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Training Pants (2-Pack)** Perfect for potty training! Includes one all-over print and one with character designs on the front and back. - Price: 1,280 yen (1,408 yen incl. tax) - Sizes: 90, 95, 100, 110 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Shorts (2-Pack)** Set includes an all-over print and a cute back-print design. - Price: 1,380 yen (1,518 yen incl. tax) - Sizes: 90, 95, 100, 110, 120 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Gauze Handkerchiefs (5-Set)** Soft and absorbent gauze handkerchiefs in an all-over design. - Price: 1,280 yen (1,408 yen incl. tax)

**Anime Chiikawa Caps** Become a character with these caps featuring 3D faces. - Price: 1,980 yen (2,178 yen incl. tax) - Colors: Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi - Sizes: 48-50, 52-54 cm

**Anime Chiikawa Drawstring Bags** - Small (for snacks/tissues): 780 yen (858 yen incl. tax) - Large (for changes of clothes): 1,080 yen (1,188 yen incl. tax)

**About 'Anime Chiikawa'** A fun and slightly poignant story of 'something small and cute' (Chiikawa). Based on the popular manga by illustrator Nagano, the anime is currently airing on 'Mezamashi TV.'