PAPABUBBLE × "Chiikawa" First Collaboration! Chiikawa characters become artisan candies. On sale nationwide from May 8th.

Craft Candy Theater "PAPABUBBLE" is pleased to announce the launch of its first collaboration candies, featuring characters from the popular "Chiikawa" series, beloved on social media and in anime. These special candies will be available from May 8th (Friday) at PAPABUBBLE stores nationwide and on the official PAPABUBBLE website (https://papabubble.co.jp/products/chiikawa). ■ "Chiikawa" characters transformed into candies! Expressing unique personalities "Chiikawa," small and cute yet living a somewhat tough daily life, has arrived in the world of PAPABUBBLE candies. Skilled artisans meticulously recreate the expressive faces of these unique characters on candy cross-sections of about 1cm. In addition to the friendly trio of "Chiikawa," "Hachiware," and "Usagi," even the gourmet and caring "Kurimanju" and the always energetic "Ode" are rendered with adorable expressions. The moment you pick them up, you'll feel as if you've stepped into the world of Chiikawa, offering a moment of excitement and healing. ・Chiikawa Candy BAG Tax-included price: 980 yen Sapporo Store / Fukuoka Store / Sendai Store / Haneda Airport Store / Yokohama Atelier / Kyoto Store / Lucua Osaka Store / Shinsaibashi Store / Namba Store / Meieki Store / Nakano Store / Lumine Shinjuku Store / Joinus Store / Daimaru Tokyo Store / Saitama Shintoshin Store / Kichijoji Store / Tachikawa Store / Yokohama Takashimaya Store / Lumine Yurakucho Store / Maruei Galleria Store / Shibuya Aoyama Store / Shibuya Scramble Square Store / Online Store This product was planned and produced by PAPABUBBLE Co., Ltd. based on a product commercialization agreement with Spiral Cute Co., Ltd. "Chiikawa" is a manga series originating from X (formerly Twitter), drawn by illustrator Nagano. It tells the story of Chiikawa, who always tries their best, and their friends Hachiware, Usagi, and other unique characters, as they navigate fun, poignant, and sometimes tough daily lives. It has expanded widely into merchandise, collaboration cafes, and corporate collaborations, with Kodansha publishing up to Volume 8 of the book "Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute." Additionally, the TV anime "Chiikawa" has been broadcast on Mezamashi TV (Fuji TV network) since April 2022. The movie "Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" is scheduled to be released from July 24, 2026. About PAPABUBBLE If it's not exciting, it's not candy. PAPABUBBLE. It's not just a store that sells candy. You can watch artisans knead, cut, and create from scratch right before your eyes. From there, you can choose something just for you. One bite, and you'll taste a new deliciousness. Fun to look at. Fun to choose. Fun to eat. That time will surely make anyone's eyes sparkle like a child's. Because sweets, after all, are meant to be exciting. Born in Barcelona in 2003, PAPABUBBLE elevated the traditional art of candy making into a performance. Named "Craft Candy Theater." Please enjoy this unique experience. PAPABUBBLE Official Site: PAPABUBBLE Official X (formerly Twitter): PAPABUBBLE Official Instagram: PAPABUBBLE Official YouTube: PAPABUBBLE Official TikTok: