SNS Total Followers Approximately 220,000! Popular Creator 'Yugashi's' Highly Anticipated Character, Cute Chimera 'Gunyo-chan,' to be Published as a Book! Book & New Goods to be Released on Tuesday, April 21!!
Marimo Craft Co., Ltd. will release new merchandise and a book for 'Gunyo-chan,' a popular character created by 'Yugashi,' who has approximately 220,000 followers on social media, on April 21, 2026. The new goods will be available at Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store and Marimo Craft's online shop. The book, titled 'Gunyo-chan is Not a Failure!', will also be released on the same day.
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Marimo Craft Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) will release new merchandise for 'Gunyo-chan,' a cute chimera character originating from SNS posts, starting Tuesday, April 21. To commemorate the release of new 'Gunyo-chan' merchandise and its book adaptation, new goods will be sold at Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store starting April 21. Sales will also begin simultaneously on the Marimo Craft online shop.
■ What is 'Gunyo-chan'?
'Gunyo-chan' is a character originating from SNS posts, drawn by popular creator 'Yugashi,' who has approximately 220,000 followers across SNS platforms. Among the cute chimeras created by synthesizing animals with a chimera maker, 'Gunyo-chan' is a mysterious, talking chimera that was a failed creation.
In the manga posted on SNS, 'Gunyo-chan' and 'Jinrui' (humanity) unfold a heartwarming daily life that makes you smile. Many fans are captivated by 'Gunyo-chan's' straightforward, slightly clumsy kindness and honesty.
'Gunyo-chan' is a currently trending character, having successfully completed the crowdfunding project 'Gunyo-chan BIG Cushion Project' in August 2025.
Yugashi Official SNS
X ▶https://x.com/dagasi_yk
Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/dagasi_yk
pixiv ▶https://www.pixiv.net/users/28372820
©︎Yugashi
■ Goods Sales Stores
Period: Starts Tuesday, April 21, 2026 *Sales will end once goods are out of stock.
Location: Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store, 4th floor
Business Hours: 9:00-21:00
(Store details: https://www.marunouchi.com/tenants/2015/)
■ Product Introduction
A lineup of everyday items such as clear multi-cases, bean drawstring bags, and tote bags.
Clear Multi-Case S (tax included: 935 yen) Can Badge, 2 types (tax included: 440 yen each)
Bean Drawstring Bag (tax included: 660 yen) Tote Bag (tax included: 2,420 yen each)
3-Chain Acrylic Keychain (tax included: 1,100 yen) Item Lineup
*Sales will end once products are out of stock.
*Sales items may be changed or canceled without prior notice depending on the situation.
*All product images are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may differ.
Online Shop Information
'Gunyo-chan' products will also be sold on the Marimo Craft online shop.
■ Marimo Craft Online Shop
Reservations start Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM
https://marimocraft-shop.com/shops/gunyochan
Book Introduction
'Gunyo-chan is Not a Failure!'
List Price: 1,573 yen (1,430 yen + tax)
Release Date: April 21, 2026
ISBN: 9784049026504
Synopsis:
Coexistence with Gunyo-chan, a clumsy yet lovable, strange creature. Gunyo-chan, a failed creation born one night from a 'chimera maker' that creates animal chimeras.
While harboring inferiority complex and resentment towards Jinrui, new feelings sprout as they interact. A heartwarming story where even failures become lovable.
About Marimo Craft Co., Ltd.
Our main business activities include wholesale, planning and development, manufacturing of character goods, and operation management of sales floors.
【Website】
https://marimocraft.co.jp/
【Online Shop】
https://marimocraft-shop.com/
【Marimo Craft Official SNS Accounts】
■ Marimo Craft Official X
https://twitter.com/marimo_craft
■ Marimo Craft Event X
https://twitter.com/marimocraft_eve
■ Marimo Craft Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/marimocraft
■ What is 'Gunyo-chan'?
'Gunyo-chan' is a character originating from SNS posts, drawn by popular creator 'Yugashi,' who has approximately 220,000 followers across SNS platforms. Among the cute chimeras created by synthesizing animals with a chimera maker, 'Gunyo-chan' is a mysterious, talking chimera that was a failed creation.
In the manga posted on SNS, 'Gunyo-chan' and 'Jinrui' (humanity) unfold a heartwarming daily life that makes you smile. Many fans are captivated by 'Gunyo-chan's' straightforward, slightly clumsy kindness and honesty.
'Gunyo-chan' is a currently trending character, having successfully completed the crowdfunding project 'Gunyo-chan BIG Cushion Project' in August 2025.
Yugashi Official SNS
X ▶https://x.com/dagasi_yk
Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/dagasi_yk
pixiv ▶https://www.pixiv.net/users/28372820
©︎Yugashi
■ Goods Sales Stores
Period: Starts Tuesday, April 21, 2026 *Sales will end once goods are out of stock.
Location: Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store, 4th floor
Business Hours: 9:00-21:00
(Store details: https://www.marunouchi.com/tenants/2015/)
■ Product Introduction
A lineup of everyday items such as clear multi-cases, bean drawstring bags, and tote bags.
Clear Multi-Case S (tax included: 935 yen) Can Badge, 2 types (tax included: 440 yen each)
Bean Drawstring Bag (tax included: 660 yen) Tote Bag (tax included: 2,420 yen each)
3-Chain Acrylic Keychain (tax included: 1,100 yen) Item Lineup
*Sales will end once products are out of stock.
*Sales items may be changed or canceled without prior notice depending on the situation.
*All product images are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may differ.
Online Shop Information
'Gunyo-chan' products will also be sold on the Marimo Craft online shop.
■ Marimo Craft Online Shop
Reservations start Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM
https://marimocraft-shop.com/shops/gunyochan
Book Introduction
'Gunyo-chan is Not a Failure!'
List Price: 1,573 yen (1,430 yen + tax)
Release Date: April 21, 2026
ISBN: 9784049026504
Synopsis:
Coexistence with Gunyo-chan, a clumsy yet lovable, strange creature. Gunyo-chan, a failed creation born one night from a 'chimera maker' that creates animal chimeras.
While harboring inferiority complex and resentment towards Jinrui, new feelings sprout as they interact. A heartwarming story where even failures become lovable.
About Marimo Craft Co., Ltd.
Our main business activities include wholesale, planning and development, manufacturing of character goods, and operation management of sales floors.
【Website】
https://marimocraft.co.jp/
【Online Shop】
https://marimocraft-shop.com/
【Marimo Craft Official SNS Accounts】
■ Marimo Craft Official X
https://twitter.com/marimo_craft
■ Marimo Craft Event X
https://twitter.com/marimocraft_eve
■ Marimo Craft Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/marimocraft