A lone-up of beach-themed merchandise released at the LINE flagship store in Harajuku on June 22 featuring a set of familiar faces including BROWN & FRIENDS and BT21.
Big Towel: ¥3,780 (Tax Included)
Face Towel: ¥1,512 (Tax Included)
Mini Towel: ¥735 (Tax Included)
From the BROWN & FRIENDS range comes big towels and face towels featuring Brown and Cony donning swimsuits. The towels being sold in Japan are made by Imabari, a leading company in the towel industry and a representative of Japanese quality. They are super soft and have good water absorbency.
BROWN & FRIENDS Fan: ¥324 (Tax Included)
BT21 Fan: ¥648 (Tax Included)
BT21 fans will want to get their hands on the BT21 to cool themselves down this summer. The fan features the BT21 characters lined up on the beach wearing shorts and dancing in unison. There are several other fans too, including one of the BT21 characters wearing rubber rings, as well as ones of individual BROWN & FRIENDS characters.
Electric Fans
BROWN & FRIENDS, BT21 and Usamaru snacks will be released on July 5 including fruit drops, biscuits, cakes and more which make as perfect gifts to friends and family.
Information
“Enjoy Summer” Products
Released: June 22, 2019
Available: At LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store in Harajuku / LINE FRIENDS Online Store
LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store in Harajuku
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (No Fixed Holidays)
Address: 4-31-12 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5785-3001
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The eight members of BT21 are the latest to be picked up by the character-inspired Japanese confectionery series Tabemas. These tasty treats will go on sale at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting November 8, 2022. Two characters will be included in each pack, and fans can snag either KOYA & RJ, SHOOKY & COOKY, MANG & CHIMMY, or TATA & VAN. Each pack will cost ¥398 (Tax Included).
About Tabemas and BT21
All eight characters from BT21, a globally popular character brand featured as part of LINE FRIENDS, have been transformed into Japanese sweets. KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, COOKY, and VAN are cuter than ever before in these 3D treats, and this is the first time that the Tabemas series has revealed all eight characters in a collaboration. When all of the sweets are gathered together on a plate, it will look like the characters are having a party! Why not enjoy a fun and tasty time with your favorite members of BT21? (C)BT21Information
BT21 x Tabemas
On Sale: November 8, 2022
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The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.
Cafe Menu
Magical Tea Time Set
Food Plate
Food Plate (7 varieties)
Dessert Plate
Dessert Plate (7 varieties)
Drinks
Magical Milk Tea
Black Tea
Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee
Original Goods
Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, Random)
Satin Sticker (7 varieties)
Clear Folder (2 varieties)
Handkerchief (7 varieties)
Tote Bag
Mug
Masking Tape / Balloon on a Stick
Dolomite Coaster (2 varieties) / Mirror (2 varieties)
[Online Store Exclusive] Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
The cafe’s new menu includes afternoon tea, perfect for warming the body and soul during the cold winter months. The colorful food items and desserts are sure to be a hit on social media, and fans will enjoy the Magical Milk Tea and other dishes inspired by the popular BT21 characters. In addition to new merchandise and bonuses featuring newly-drawn art, a photo spot will welcome guests to the cafe and invite them to celebrate this five-year milestone. Why not take a break from everyday life to enjoy a magical time with these cute characters? ©BT21Information
BT21 Cafe #13 ~MAGICAL TIME~
Venue/Dates
■Shibuya, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109
Running: November 3 – December 10, 2022
Address: SHIBUYA109 B2F (2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
■Oshiage, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi
Running: January 13 – February 19, 2023
Address: Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi 1F (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
■Yokohama, Kanagawa:Collabo_Index Lumine Yokohama
Running: January 13 – February 5, 2023
Address: Lumine Yokohama 6F (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
■Nagoya, Aichi:BOX cafe&space Nagoya LACHIC #1
Running: December 2, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Address: LACHIC B1F (3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
■Shinsaibashi, Osaka:
Shinsaibashi contact
Running: November 11 – December 18, 2022
Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
■Sapporo, Hokkaido:
Cafe Interlude, Coach & Four Shinakawa
Running: November 3 – December 29, 2022
Address: 18-chome 3-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Reservations: https://box-cafe.jp/
Online Shop
Open: November 3, 11:00 – December 4, 23:59
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Bandai’s Candy Division will open preorders for a new collection of Christmas cakes inspired by popular characters at the end of September! The five new cakes, part of the company’s Charadeco line, include Kamen Rider Geats, Precure, Sumikko Gurashi, BT21, and Avataro Sentai Donbrothers. All cakes come with original Christmas exclusive toys and bonuses, so you won’t want to miss out!
Charadeco Christmas Cake - Kamen Rider Geats / Precure Delicious Party / Avataro Sentai Donbrothers / BT21 / Sumikko Gurashi
These beautifully decorated cakes are perfect for celebrating this festive season, and each is packaged in a character-designed cake box and wrapped with a special film. *The Sumikko Gurashi cake does not include film. Customers can link separately sold toys with the special toy included with these cakes to hear exclusive character voices! Why not grab one of these fun cakes to enjoy with your family this Christmas? ©2022 石森プロ・テレビ朝日・ADK EM・東映©ABC-A・東映アニメーション©テレビ朝日・東映AG・東映©BT21©2022 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Information
Charadeco Christmas Cake – BT21 (2022 ver.)
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Sumikko Gurashi Tonkatsu
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Kamen Rider Geats
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Precure Delicious Party
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Party Cake <Christmas Special> Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
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Conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi will hold its second campaign in tie-up with BT21, the globally popular character brand featured as part of LINE FRIENDS, starting October 1, 2022. The first tie-up campaign took place in January 2022 and instantly trended on social media. This new campaign will feature newly-designed posters, clear folders, and notebooks. The first round will be held starting October 1, the second starting October 14, the third starting November 2, and the fourth starting November 18. These four giveaways will reward customers for every ¥2,500 spent. Visitors pulling a winning ticket in the Bikkurapon game can also snag some other goods with the theme ‘Home All Day,’ like pins and keychains.
Original Goods Gift Campaign
Round 1: PostersRunning: October 1 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total)Round 2: Clear Folders Running: October 14 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Round 3: A6-sized NotebooksRunning: November 2 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Round 4: Clear FoldersRunning: November 18 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Bikkurapon BT21 Original Goods
Figures (7 varieties)
Rubber Keychains (7 varieties)
Pins (10 varieties)
Collaboration Menu
BT21 Traditional Japanese Sweets (7 varieties)
Available: October 1 - November 1, 2022
KOYA, RJ: Smooth Anko
SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY: Chocolate
COOKY, TATA: Strawberry
BT21 Milk Caramel Cafe Latte with Original Cup
Available: November 2 - November 30, 2022
BT21 Strawberry Milk
Available: November 2 - November 30, 2022
*Stickers gifted to customers will be random.
Special tie-up menu items, including Japanese sweets shaped like popular BT21 characters, will be available, along with special BT21 Strawberry Milk paired with one of 10 exclusive stickers. Look forward to the second edition of this super popular campaign where fans can win valuable original merch!Information
Kura Sushi x BT21 Campaign #2
Starting October 1, 2022
Official Site: https://www.kurasushi.co.jp
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Sae Okamoto’s Mecha-Ude project has attracted worldwide attention, and now, a full anime and manga series have been announced! Okamoto’s up-and-coming anime production company TriF Studio, located in Fukuoka, will work on the series, which follows Hikaru, a normal student, and Alma, a Mecha-Ude wielder who can be activated when he bonds with a human. Yoshino Koyoka has also started publishing a manga adaptation of the series on LINE Manga and other ebookjapan services. Three free chapters were published on September 15, and the series will run bi-weekly. TriF Studio will supervise and provide the story. A documentary video teasing the anime series and giving more information about TriF Studio has also been uploaded to YouTube. The video shows that the pilot’s theme song was written by Eve with a music video produced by Masayoshi Oishi. Hiroshi Matsuyama, the CEO of CyberConnect2, serves as the general supervisor of the series. Terumi Nishii, the chief animation director for the popular series Jujutsu Kaisen, worked on character designs for Mecha-Ude. The average staff age at TriF is 25, which is incredibly young for an animation studio. What can we expect from such a unique collection of creators? Be sure to keep an eye on this new anime and manga project!
(C)TriF/「メカウデ」製作委員会 Information
MECHA-UDE -Mechanical Arms- Official Site: https://mecha-ude.com/
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The pancake specialty cafe Butter is collaborating with illustrator Yuu Itsuki from August 19 until September 4, 2022. Fans of Itsuki’s adorable LINE Sticker series will recognize a few characters appearing in the many dishes popping up during the event. Along with a lineup of sweets, main dishes, and beverages available to enjoy at the store, some special collaboration macarons will be sold as a takeout-only item.
Friendly Fruit Buttermilk Pancakes
Kuma-chan's Shortcake Pancakes with Handmade Donuts
Kuma-chan's Sleepy Omu Curry
Lemonade
Blue Lagoon Lemonade
Exclusive Macaron Box (Take-out Only)
Order Bonus for Sweet and Main Dishes: Original Postcard and Pin
Drink Order Bonus: Pin
Come enjoy this sweet collaboration menu featuring Kuma-chan and his two best friends!Information
Running: August 19 – September 4, 2022
Location: Butter Melsa JiyugaokaOfficial Site: http://www.butter-pancake.com/