Kenelephant Co., Ltd. Launches Second Series of Official "Fake" Mascots, "Pachimon no Tomodachi!", from Artist SIO's "The TOMODACHI!" Project

Kenelephant Co., Ltd., an art goods manufacturer based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, led by President Kenzo Ishiyama, announced the launch of the second series of "Pachimon no Tomodachi!" mascots. These new products are part of the "The TOMODACHI!" art toy project by popular plush toy artist SIO. The release is scheduled for April 30, 2026 (Thursday), at "VINYL," a store operated by Kenelephant within Gransta Tokyo inside JR Tokyo Station. The products will also be available on the official online store, "KENELE STORE" (kenelestore.jp), from 10:00 AM on the same day. "The TOMODACHI!" project, conceptualized as "hairy figures," transforms everyday scenes and human presence into plush toys, continuously exploring new possibilities in plush toy expression through domestic and international exhibitions and collaborations. The "Pachimon no Tomodachi!" series is an official self-bootleg mascot line, created with the theme "what if there were fake Tomodachi! works in the world?". The second series includes three types: "Pachimon no Tomodachi! / Light Brown (Pizza)" and "Pachimon no Tomodachi! / Blue (Sweat)" priced at 2,860 yen each (tax included), and "Pachimon no Tomodachi! / Black" priced at 2,640 yen (tax included). To commemorate the launch, a POP UP event will be held at the VINYL store from April 25 (Saturday) to May 11 (Monday), 2026, offering original goods such as newly designed T-shirts, can badges, and clear files featuring the "Pachimon no Tomodachi!" design. Further details will be announced on VINYL's official Instagram account. Kenelephant Co., Ltd. was established on February 9, 2000, and its business activities include the planning, manufacturing, and sales of capsule toys and miniature products, as well as the operation of art shops, studios, and publishing businesses.