First Collaboration with Popular Game Character 'PAC-MAN' Celebrating its 45th Anniversary
Fukuske Co., Ltd. is launching its first collaboration with the globally beloved Japanese game character 'PAC-MAN', celebrating its 45th anniversary. The 'PAC-MAN x Fukuske' socks will be released on May 1, 2026, combining pop culture and craftsmanship.
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Fukuske Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomoya Sakamoto) is implementing its first collaboration with the globally beloved Japanese game character 'PAC-MAN'. The 'PAC-MAN x Fukuske' socks will be released on May 1st (Friday), 2026, on the Fukuske online store, with sequential sales planned at some department stores.
Click here for the 'PAC-MAN x Fukuske' special site: https://www.fukuske.com/f/pac-man
'PAC-MAN' was released in 1980 as an arcade game and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "most successful coin-operated game." It is one of the world's most famous game characters, a character proudly owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Fukuske, founded in 1882 (Meiji 15), has continued to produce products with a focus on technology and quality as a long-established legwear manufacturer. Through this collaboration, we will offer happy socks that merge "pop culture" and "craftsmanship," with attention to design and comfort. There are four designs in total. Three designs are genderless, compatible with sizes 23-27cm, and one design is a men's size, compatible with 25-27cm.
To realize our corporate philosophy of "Bringing 'Fuku' (happiness/good fortune) to mind and body," we will continue to develop products and services that bring more joy to more customers.
* 'PAC-MAN' is a registered trademark owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
【 Product and Sales Overview 】
Brand Name: PAC-MAN x Fukuske
Item: Socks
Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm (3 designs), Compatible with 25-27cm (1 design) *See below for details
Price: 1,980-2,200 yen (tax included)
Release Date and Sales Channels: Sales begin on May 1st (Friday), 2026, at the Fukuske official online store (https://www.fukuske.com/). Sequential sales are planned at sock sections of some major department stores.
【 Product Introductions 】
3-tiered layered socks
Socks with a unique specification featuring a 3-tiered layered top. In addition to familiar popular characters like Pac-Man and ghosts, items are also expressed through knitting. Wearing different designs on the left and right enhances the game world view. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Colors: White x Black / Pink x Blue Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
White x Black
Pink x Navy
Pac-Man & Ghost socks
A design featuring large motifs of Pac-Man, Blinky, Pinky, and Inky on the leg part of casual American rib socks. The adorable characters add an accent to your feet. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
Navy
White
Ghost Line socks
Classic American rib line socks, a staple of casual socks. Motifs of Blinky, Pinky, and Inky are placed on the back of each line. It's a sporty yet street-style design. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Gray / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
White
Gray
Navy
Ghost Embroidery socks
Socks with a waffle-knit-like texture, featuring large ghost embroidery motifs on both sides. Blinky, Pinky, and Inky are available in three types. By matching the top part with the color of each character, it creates a simple yet eye-catching design.
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Gray / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 25-27cm
Wearing image
White
Gray
Navy
Hang tag design
Fukuske in dot-art style, sandwiched by Pac-Man and Blinky. With a topknot.
Click here for the 'PAC-MAN x Fukuske' special site: https://www.fukuske.com/f/pac-man
'PAC-MAN' was released in 1980 as an arcade game and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "most successful coin-operated game." It is one of the world's most famous game characters, a character proudly owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Fukuske, founded in 1882 (Meiji 15), has continued to produce products with a focus on technology and quality as a long-established legwear manufacturer. Through this collaboration, we will offer happy socks that merge "pop culture" and "craftsmanship," with attention to design and comfort. There are four designs in total. Three designs are genderless, compatible with sizes 23-27cm, and one design is a men's size, compatible with 25-27cm.
To realize our corporate philosophy of "Bringing 'Fuku' (happiness/good fortune) to mind and body," we will continue to develop products and services that bring more joy to more customers.
* 'PAC-MAN' is a registered trademark owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
【 Product and Sales Overview 】
Brand Name: PAC-MAN x Fukuske
Item: Socks
Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm (3 designs), Compatible with 25-27cm (1 design) *See below for details
Price: 1,980-2,200 yen (tax included)
Release Date and Sales Channels: Sales begin on May 1st (Friday), 2026, at the Fukuske official online store (https://www.fukuske.com/). Sequential sales are planned at sock sections of some major department stores.
【 Product Introductions 】
3-tiered layered socks
Socks with a unique specification featuring a 3-tiered layered top. In addition to familiar popular characters like Pac-Man and ghosts, items are also expressed through knitting. Wearing different designs on the left and right enhances the game world view. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Colors: White x Black / Pink x Blue Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
White x Black
Pink x Navy
Pac-Man & Ghost socks
A design featuring large motifs of Pac-Man, Blinky, Pinky, and Inky on the leg part of casual American rib socks. The adorable characters add an accent to your feet. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
Navy
White
Ghost Line socks
Classic American rib line socks, a staple of casual socks. Motifs of Blinky, Pinky, and Inky are placed on the back of each line. It's a sporty yet street-style design. The sole is made with pile knitting for cushioning, reducing impact during walking. As it is a genderless size compatible with 23-27cm, you can enjoy matching with your partner or family.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Gray / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 23-27cm
Wearing image
White
Gray
Navy
Ghost Embroidery socks
Socks with a waffle-knit-like texture, featuring large ghost embroidery motifs on both sides. Blinky, Pinky, and Inky are available in three types. By matching the top part with the color of each character, it creates a simple yet eye-catching design.
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Colors: White / Gray / Navy Sizes: Compatible with 25-27cm
Wearing image
White
Gray
Navy
Hang tag design
Fukuske in dot-art style, sandwiched by Pac-Man and Blinky. With a topknot.