'Noraneko Gundan Mami-chan Coin Bank' Releasing October 2026 & Pre-orders Open

From the soft vinyl studio 'Chuku Kobo' operated by art merchandise maker Ken Elephant Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenzo Ishiyama), we are pleased to announce the scheduled release of the 'Noraneko Gundan Mami-chan Coin Bank' in October 2026, as the 3rd installment of the coin bank series based on the immensely popular picture book 'Noraneko Gundan'. Pre-orders are now being accepted.

'Noraneko Gundan' is a popular picture book series illustrated by Noriko Kudoh and published by Hakusensha (Kodomoe no Hon). It features 8 stray cats who act as they please, causing massive uproar every time.

Fascinating characters, starting with the mischievous yet lovable Noraneko Gundan (Stray Cat Squad), play active roles.

Drawn meticulously down to every corner of the book, it is a picture book series that never ceases to captivate its readers and can be fully enjoyed by adults as well.

The newly released 'Noraneko Gundan Mami-chan Coin Bank' is the 3rd installment following the 1st 'Noraneko Gundan Hansei (Reflection) Coin Bank' and the 2nd 'Noraneko Gundan Hokkamuri (Tied Towel) Coin Bank'.

The talking robot, Mami-chan, is a popular character known for loving delicious food and silently eating in impressive scenes.

This adorable Mami-chan is recreated as a coin bank, capturing the figure biting into an apple and savoring it with closed eyes.

Since it looks comforting from any angle, it is a piece of merchandise that can be enjoyed not just as a coin bank, but also as a decoration on a desk or at home.

['Noraneko Gundan Mami-chan Coin Bank' Product Overview]

- Product Name: Noraneko Gundan Mami-chan Coin Bank

- Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

- Size: H130×W85×D111mm [BOX Size] H165×W130×D110mm

- Material: ATBC-PVC

- Planning & Production Supervision: Chuku Kobo

[How to Pre-order]

We are accepting pre-orders at the official Ken Elephant online store. Delivery of pre-ordered items and general sales are scheduled for October 2026 and later. Other details will be announced on official SNS etc., as soon as they are decided.

▼ Ken Elephant Official Online Store 'KENELE STORE'

https://info.kenelephant.co.jp/4tpsjtq

*Please note that the release date may be significantly delayed, specifications may change, or the release may be canceled.

*The image shown is a sample under development and may differ slightly from the actual product.

*The information provided is subject to change.

[Chuku Kobo Brand Introduction]

This is a soft vinyl brand born under Ken Elephant's mission to 'Make the world more interesting.' Based in our own studio in Sumida, Tokyo, we cherish the manufacturing techniques passed down since the Showa era, creating products by the hands of skilled craftsmen.

Furthermore, we are promoting environment building at our overseas factories to support new expressions and are working to strengthen our manufacturing system.

Treating soft vinyl as an art piece, we continue to explore its possibilities while challenging new expressions in both technology and creation.

Website: https://kenelephant.co.jp/chukukobo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chukukobo/

[About Ken Elephant Co., Ltd.]

- Location: A&X Building 4F, 2-1-14 Kanda Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0064

- President: Kenzo Ishiyama

- Established: February 9, 2000

- Business Description: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of capsule toys / miniature products, operation of art shops, studios, and publishing businesses, etc.

- Official HP: https://www.kenelephant.co.jp

▶ Ken Elephant Official SNS

- X: https://twitter.com/kenelestaff

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenelephant2000/

©Noriko Kudoh/Hakusensha