Pilot Corporation to Exhibit at Licensing Japan, June 17-19

Pilot Corporation (Headquarters: Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Fujisaki) announces that its Toy Division will exhibit at the 19th Licensing Japan, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19. At the booth, the company will introduce its proprietary character IPs—Mell-chan, Captain Duck, and Yurukawa Mell-chan—along with examples of commercialized products through licensing. Captain Duck is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and the long-selling Mell-chan will mark its 35th anniversary in 2027. Please visit the Pilot Corporation booth on the day. [Exhibition Overview] Content Tokyo / 19th Licensing Japan, Period: June 17 (Wed) – 19 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-17:00 daily, Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall, Pilot Booth (Booth No.: 17-21), Organizer: RX Japan Ltd. *Advance registration is required for entry. Please register for free admission via the QR code on the right. ◆ Captain Duck, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has new bath-time products on sale. Two new products from the Captain Duck series are now on sale! The 'Stack & Count Shower Cup' (¥990) allows children to stack cups, count numbers, and enjoy three types of water flow for shower play, and the 'Hand Bucket' (¥550) features cute Captain Duck illustrations and is perfectly sized for little hands. Enjoy playing with Captain Duck both indoors and in the bath. Product Name: Captain Duck Hand Bucket, Retail Price: ¥550 (¥500 excl. tax), Target Age: 1.5 years and up, Contents: Main body, Release Date: On sale now. Product Name: Captain Duck Stack & Count Shower Cup, Retail Price: ¥990 (¥900 excl. tax), Target Age: 6 months and up, Contents: Hat, Head, Body, Release Date: On sale now. ◆ Captain Duck x Ryusenji-no-Yu Collaboration Goods Now Available! New eagerly awaited items have been added to the collaboration goods line between Captain Duck and Ryusenji-no-Yu hot spring. Captain Duck makes a dream appearance in Ryusenji-no-Yu's original design! The new Mesh Tote Bag and Face Towel are now on sale! These are limited-quantity items, so don't miss out. Enjoy the best bath time with your favorite goods. Product Name: Mesh Tote Bag, Retail Price: ¥3,520 (¥3,200 excl. tax), Release Date: On sale now. Product Name: Face Towel, Retail Price: ¥1,980 (¥1,800 excl. tax), Release Date: On sale now. ◆ New Mell-chan Products from Skater and Kaitak Family! New goods to enjoy daily life with Mell-chan are being released sequentially from Skater, a general fancy goods manufacturer, and Kaitak Family, a general fashion manufacturer. Mell-chan Nakayoshi Shop: https://mellchanshop.com/ [New Products from Skater Co., Ltd.] Product Name: Gel Cooling Sheet 6 sheets, Price: ¥462 (¥420 excl. tax), Product Name: Gel Cooling Sheet 16 sheets, Price: ¥945 (¥900 excl. tax), Product Name: Rain Poncho, Price: ¥3,520 (¥3,200 excl. tax), Product Name: Baby Backpack with Harness, Price: ¥4,070 (¥3,700 excl. tax), Product Name: Die-cut Bandages 20 pieces, Price: ¥748 (¥680 excl. tax), Product Name: Children's Umbrella 35cm, Price: ¥1,760 (¥1,600 excl. tax). [New Products from Kaitak Family Co., Ltd.] Product Name: Room Slippers, Price: ¥1,639 (¥1,490 excl. tax), Product Name: Pillow, Price: ¥1,639 (¥1,490 excl. tax), Product Name: Cooling Mat, Price: ¥1,969 (¥1,790 excl. tax), Product Name: Cooling Blanket, Price: ¥1,969 (¥1,790 excl. tax), Product Name: Towel Blanket, Price: ¥2,739 (¥2,490 excl. tax), Product Name: Bedwetting Blanket, Price: ¥1,639 (¥1,490 excl. tax), Product Name: Children's Pajamas, Price: ¥2,739 (¥2,490 excl. tax). ◆ New Mell-chan Educational Books from Bunkyosha! Two new picture books from the popular Mell-chan series, 'Educational Book Mell-chan First Search and Find' and 'Educational Book Mell-chan First Spot the Difference', will be released by Bunkyosha on Thursday, June 4. Product Name: 'Educational Book Mell-chan First Search and Find', Price: ¥1,375 (¥1,250 excl. tax), Release Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, Target Age: 2, 3, 4 years old. Product Name: 'Educational Book Mell-chan First Spot the Difference', Price: ¥1,375 (¥1,250 excl. tax), Release Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, Target Age: 2, 3, 4 years old. ◆ 'Yurukawa Mell-chan' Makes a Surprise Debut as a Working Adult in July 2026!? 'Yurukawa Mell-chan' is coming back! The long-awaited second season will be distributed on the official YouTube and SNS channels! This time, the stage is, surprisingly, 'human society'. Becoming office workers or part-time leaders—Mell-chan and friends gently dive into adult daily life. Crowded trains, meetings, SNS, generative AI, and a little anxiety about the future. The 'been there, done that' moments of modern life are also...