'The Battle Cats' x Nihon Rikagaku Industry: First Collab Recreates Nekokubankeshi

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  • 'The Battle Cats' x Nihon Rikagaku Industry: First Collab Recreates Nekokubankeshi
  • Mobile game 'The Battle Cats' and chalk maker Nihon Rikagaku Industry launch their first collaboration on June 5, recreating the in-game character Nekokubankeshi as a real board eraser using authentic Dustless Raaful materials.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 6, 2026

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Mobile game 'The Battle Cats' and chalk maker Nihon Rikagaku Industry launch their first collaboration on June 5, recreating the in-game character Nekokubankeshi as a real board eraser using authentic Dustless Raaful materials.

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'The Battle Cats' x Nihon Rikagaku Industry: First Collab Recreates Nekokubankeshi (June 6, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
Date
June 6, 2026
Mobile game 'The Battle Cats' and chalk maker Nihon Rikagaku Industry launch their first collaboration on June 5, recreating the in-game character Nekokubankeshi as a real board eraser using authentic Dustless Raaful materials.
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  • 📰 Published: June 6, 2026 at 00:00
  • 🔍 Collected: June 5, 2026 at 15:21
  • 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 6, 2026 at 17:03 (25h 42m after Collected)
PONOS Corporation announced a first-ever collaboration between its mobile game 'The Battle Cats' and Nihon Rikagaku Industry Co., Ltd., a stationery maker approaching its 90th anniversary in 2027. Two items go on sale June 5 at the Nyanko Daishoten Online store. The Nekokubankeshi L (2,200 yen, tax included, 165x70x45 mm) is a full-size replica of the in-game board-eraser character, co-developed with Nihon Rikagaku using the same materials and components as their genuine Dustless Raaful eraser. Each unit is handcrafted at the company's factory in Bibai, Hokkaido. A smaller Nekokubankeshi Strap (1,870 yen, 78x48x40 mm) is also available. Both are classified as novelty goods and are not guaranteed to function as actual board erasers. Nihon Rikagaku, founded in 1937, is known for employing a workforce where approximately 70% of staff are individuals with intellectual disabilities. 'The Battle Cats' has surpassed 111.11 million cumulative downloads as of March 2026.

FAQ

Where can the collaboration items be purchased?

They are available from June 5 at Nyanko Daishoten Online (https://www.nyanko-daishoten.jp) and the Nyanko Daishoten Amazon store.

What are the prices of the two collaboration products?

The Nekokubankeshi L is 2,200 yen and the Nekokubankeshi Strap is 1,870 yen, both tax included.

Can the Nekokubankeshi L be used as an actual board eraser?

No. It is sold as a novelty item and its functionality or performance as a board eraser is not guaranteed.

What materials are used in the Nekokubankeshi L?

The back uses the same materials and components as Nihon Rikagaku Industry's genuine Dustless Raaful eraser, handcrafted in Bibai, Hokkaido.

What is notable about Nihon Rikagaku Industry?

Founded in 1937, it is a chalk and eraser manufacturer where about 70% of employees are individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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