Kumamon's popular song 'Come on! Kumamon!' adds French, Chinese, and Thai versions! Worldwide distribution starts April 29th.

Since becoming Kumamoto's Surprise Special Envoy in 2010, Kumamon has been promoted to Kumamoto Prefecture's Sales Manager in 2011 and Happiness Manager in 2014. From winning 'Yuru-chara Grand Prix 2011' to successful corporate tie-ups, Kumamon has been extremely busy. Today, Kumamon's popularity extends beyond Kumamoto and Japan to countries like China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, and Thailand. Appearing in many overseas events, fans have frequently requested to hear his songs in their local languages. To answer these heartfelt requests, new versions of Kumamon's popular song 'Come on! Kumamon!'—originally created by the music unit 'Keropons'—will be released. Following the existing Japanese, English, and Korean versions, new French, Chinese, and Thai versions will debut. Worldwide distribution starts on April 29th (Wednesday) across various music streaming and download services. Such an extensive multilingual release is rare even for global musicians, reflecting Kumamon's massive international popularity. Furthermore, 'Kumamon Square' in Kumamoto City—the 'holy land' for fans—is currently holding the Golden Week special event 'Come on! Kumamoto' from April 25th (Sat) to May 6th (Wed). As fans from all over Japan and the world visit, Kumamon is expected to perform the song in various languages to liven up the stage. [Release Date: April 29, 2026] - Come on! Kumamon! ~ French ver. (COKM-46293) - Come on! Kumamon! ~ Chinese ver. (COKM-46294) - Come on! Kumamon! ~ Thai ver. (COKM-46296) My name is Kumamon. I was born in March 2011 to celebrate the opening of the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line. My job is to find surprises and happiness nearby and share them with everyone nationwide. I want everyone to know more about the Kumamoto I love! The activity base for Kumamon, who travels across the country as Sales Manager and Happiness Manager. It features regular stages, unique exhibits, AR content, and original goods. It reached 4 million visitors in April 2025 and has grown into one of the prefecture's top tourist spots.