[New Release on Thursday, April 9!] New Products Featuring Kabukinyantaro Dressed in Kabuki Costumes Now Available
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has announced the release of new merchandise for the official Kabuki PR character "Kabukinyantaro" on April 9. The lineup includes acrylic keychains of the character dressed in classical Kabuki play costumes "Renjishi" and "Kyoganoko Musume Dojoji", marking the first collaboration with classical Kabuki plays.
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The Business Promotion Department of Shochiku Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Toshihiro Takahashi) will release two types of acrylic keychains featuring the official Kabuki PR character "Kabukinyantaro" dressed in costumes from the Kabuki plays "Renjishi" and "Kyoganoko Musume Dojoji" on Thursday, April 9.
Additionally, a mini soft and squishy cushion and trading embroidered tin badges (6 types in total) featuring dull-colored floral art will be released at the same time.
For "Kabukinyantaro," who has been conveying the charm of Kabuki since debuting in 2017, this is the first attempt at collaborating with classical Kabuki plays.
Please purchase them at the physical stores of Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo or their official online store.
[Product Overview]
[Release Date]
From Thursday, April 9, 2026
[Sales Locations]
- Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo Tokyo Main Store, Kobikicho Hiroba Store
- Shochiku Store "Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo"
- Sanrio Puroland *Sales start from Friday, April 10
- Cinema Kabuki Screening Theaters *Sales start from Friday, April 10, may not be available at some theaters
- and others
[What is Kabukinyantaro?]
A character debuted through a joint development between Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Sanrio Company, Ltd.
A male calico cat living in the Kabukiza Theatre. (Male calicos are very rare and are said to bring good luck.)
Debuted at the Niconico Chokaigi in April 2017, and was appointed as the official Kabuki PR character "Kabuki Nyanbassador" on November 22 of the same year.
[Copyright Notice]
© 2026 SANRIO/SHOCHIKU Copyright Sanrio Company, Ltd.
Additionally, a mini soft and squishy cushion and trading embroidered tin badges (6 types in total) featuring dull-colored floral art will be released at the same time.
For "Kabukinyantaro," who has been conveying the charm of Kabuki since debuting in 2017, this is the first attempt at collaborating with classical Kabuki plays.
Please purchase them at the physical stores of Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo or their official online store.
[Product Overview]
[Release Date]
From Thursday, April 9, 2026
[Sales Locations]
- Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo Tokyo Main Store, Kobikicho Hiroba Store
- Shochiku Store "Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo"
- Sanrio Puroland *Sales start from Friday, April 10
- Cinema Kabuki Screening Theaters *Sales start from Friday, April 10, may not be available at some theaters
- and others
[What is Kabukinyantaro?]
A character debuted through a joint development between Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Sanrio Company, Ltd.
A male calico cat living in the Kabukiza Theatre. (Male calicos are very rare and are said to bring good luck.)
Debuted at the Niconico Chokaigi in April 2017, and was appointed as the official Kabuki PR character "Kabuki Nyanbassador" on November 22 of the same year.
[Copyright Notice]
© 2026 SANRIO/SHOCHIKU Copyright Sanrio Company, Ltd.
FAQ
When will the new Kabukinyantaro products be released?
They will be released on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Sales at some locations will begin on April 10.
Where can I buy the new products?
You can purchase them at Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo physical stores and their official online store, Sanrio Puroland, and Cinema Kabuki screening theaters.
What kind of character is Kabukinyantaro?
Co-developed by Shochiku and Sanrio, he is a lucky male calico cat living in the Kabukiza Theatre, serving as the official Kabuki PR character.