New Stop-Motion Series Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School Gets Brief Trailer

19.July.2022 | ANIME&GAME

The stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar began airing in January 2021. The adorable TV show is set in a world where guinea pigs have transformed into cars, attracting fans both young and old.  Japanese viewers aren’t the only ones who fell in love with the series–in Taiwan, Pui Pui Molcar was broadcast 32 times a week due to its immense popularity. The NY Times even reported on the show’s success, and a Molcar boom is taking place around the world.

 

Last month, it was announced that a new Molcar series was on the way. This time around, the adorable characters from the first series will be heading to driving school and meeting four new characters: Peter, Hii, Fuu, and Mii. Even more new Molcars will appear in the series, so be sure to tune in!

 

A short trailer has finally been released, hinting at new encounters, special bonds, and plenty of new adventures!

 https://youtu.be/NBzlZvEimj4

 

Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School is scheduled to air on TV Tokyo and other stations in October 2022. More information will be released soon.

 

The series will be directed by Hana Ono (UchiPeople), who previously worked on storyboards for the first season. Tomoki Misato, the director of the first season, will supervise. 

 

A chat with Hana Ono and Tomoki Misato has been uploaded to the official YouTube channel. Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive talk, so be sure to check it out!

 

©見里朝希/PUI PUI モルカーDS製作委員会

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    30.August.2022 | ANIME&GAME

    Fans of Pui Pui Molcar will be able to grab some new Tamagotchi friends inspired by the adorable characters soon! To celebrate the new series, Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School, these new toys will be on sale everywhere on February 4, 2023. 

    Pui Pui Molcatchi (Driving School Ver.) Blue / Scarlet: ¥2,860 each (Tax Included)

     

    The new Tamagotchis feature an original character, Baby Molcar, as it enters a driving school. By taking care of your little friend, you can watch it evolve into one of the popular characters from the series!

    Your Tamagotchi could turn into Potato, Shiromo, Abbey, Choco, Teddy, or many more for a total of 29!

    Carrots and lettuce are the Molcar’s favorite foods and are indispensable for their daily care, as well as for their meals and snacks. Users can also play four different mini-games inspired by the new series, so be sure to grab one of these when they release next February!

     

    ©見里朝希/PUI PUI モルカーDS製作委員会

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  • Pui Pui Molcar Collaborates with Del Monte Vegetable Juice for New CG Commercial

    15.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

    Kikkoman Foods has appointed the adorable characters from Pui Pui Molcar as ambassadors for Del Monte Vegetable Juice! A new CG commercial began airing nationwide on June 12, 2022.

     

    This is the third collaboration between Del Monte’s Vegetable Juice and Pui Pui Molcar

     

    The commercial is getting fans excited for the newly-announced second season of Pui Pui Molcar, scheduled to air this autumn. It’s also the first official commercial showing the characters in CG.

     

    Mizuho Misato voices the presenter in the new commercial; the actress also played Potato in the series.

     

     

    Comment from Tomoki Misato (Director)

    I’m so happy that Del Monte is teaming up with Pui Pui Molcar again!

    The previous 2D animated web commercials were amazing, so when this project was starting to come together, I was shocked to find out that it would be made with CG!

    This is probably the first CG Del Monte commercial to date!

    Seeing my characters moving around on the screen, I immediately hoped that we could team up again in the future! 

    This will also be the first time that Potato’s driver speaks! (My sister did the voice!)

  • Pui Pui Molcar Inspires Pop-Up Store at Shibuya MODI for a Limited Time

    13.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    From June 24 until July 17, fans of the adorable stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar will be able to grab some exclusive beach party-inspired goods at Shibuya MODI! A limited-time pop-up store, ‘Sparkling Beach Party -Molcar’s Official Trip PARKING Shop,’ will welcome guests inside the 7th-floor event space.

     

    This is the second limited-time brick-and-mortar store inspired by the web shop “Pui Pui Molcar Parking.” In this iteration, the characters are seen enjoying a beach party and have been painted in a new style! Products using those newly-drawn illustrations and a raffle for original prizes will be held for those purchasing goods. A “Potato Photo Session” is scheduled for July 9 and 16. 

     

    The Pui Pui Molcar pop-up shop will be traveling to Osaka and Fukuoka in the future, so be sure to visit!

     

    ©見里朝希JGH・シンエイ動画/モルカーズ

  • Pui Pui Molcar Gets New Series in Fall 2022

    03.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME

    The stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar began airing in January 2021. The adorable TV show is set in a world where guinea pigs have transformed into cars, attracting fans both young and old. Japanese viewers aren’t the only ones who fell in love with the series–in Taiwan, Pui Pui Molcar was broadcast 32 times a week due to its immense popularity. The NY Times even reported on the show’s success, and a Molcar boom is taking place around the world.

     

    A new Molcar TV series has been announced, and is scheduled to debut in Fall 2022!

     

    Along with the announcement, a new visual has been released. Along with five familiar Molcars, a sixth character is shown in the shadows…who could it be? 

     

    A new promotional video is available to watch below!

     

    New Series Announcement Video:  https://youtu.be/RcouHCSRjA4

     

    Comment from Director Tomoki Misato

    “Thank you to everyone who has supported Pui Pui Molcar. 

    I created the series as a shoutout to guinea pig lovers, and I’m glad that this stop-motion animation has been recognized and loved by so many people around the world.

    When I originally created the series, I didn’t expect to see things like fan art, merchandise, collaborations, game adaptation, films…I’m just amazed. I’m so grateful to all of the enthusiastic fans out there. 

    Because of all of this support, a new Pui Pui Molcar series is coming soon! What kind of mischief will our favorite guinea pig cars get into?

    I hope that you’ll all look forward to the series and continue to support the series going forward!”

     

    ©見里朝希/PUI PUI モルカーDS製作委員会

  • Pui Pui Molcar Inspires Pop-up Shop at Shizuoka PARCO

    01.April.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    Shizuoka PARCO will open a pop-up shop inspired by the popular stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar from March 30 until April 10! The shop has opened at seven PARCO locations nationwide so far, attracting over 45,000 fans.

     

    Pui Pui Molcar aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2021. The series was directed by Tomoki Misato, and has attracted a worldwide fandom with its cute and fuzzy characters.

     

    Extra-large Photo Spot

     

    Merchandise

    Pins (21 varieties)

     

    Acrylic Keychain

     

    Mini Canvas

    Diorama Acrylic Stand

    Blanket

    Acrylic Signboard Stands



    The venue will feature an oversized photo spot where visitors can take commemorative photos in a full-size Molcar, as well as a collection of commemorative merchandise featuring illustrations drawn exclusively for the shop. Since the first pop-up shop opened at Shibuya PARCO in July 2021, it has traveled to Urawa, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Hiroshima, and Shinsaibashi. Why not check it out?

  • Pui Pui Molcar and Godiva Christmas Cake Now on Sale

    04.December.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

    Orders are now open for a Godiva Christmas Cake featuring the adorable hamster/car hybrid characters from Pui Pui Molcar! Godiva stores nationwide will accept orders until December 5, and those wanting to snag one can also put in an order at the Godiva online store. ZOZOTOWN is also selling collaborative goods based on this unlikely team. 

     

    Pui Pui Molcar is the first animated television series directed by Asaki Misato and it instantly captured the hearts of children and adults alike with its short episodes and fluffy characters. The series began broadcasting in January 2021, and is only the first week, the official Molcar Twitter page exceeded 100,000 followers. Following a cast of tiny guinea pigs turned into cars, it’s a fun watch for the entire family.

     

     

    Pui Pui Molcar x Godiva Christmas Cake: ¥6,480 (Tax and Shipping Included) 

     

     

    The collaborative cake features a chocolate plate with popular Molcar characters and is topped with kiwi, grapefruit, peaches, and other fruits. The chocolate cream is made with fresh Hokkaido cream with a hint of cocoa from Central and South America. Sweets and sour strawberries give the pastry a kick, and the sponge within is incredibly fluffy. The cake also comes with a limited-edition Pui Pui Molcar keychain!

     

    Some collaboration merchandise such as bags, plushies, and apparel, are on sale at ZOZOTOWN. Check the site for more details!

     

     

  • Stop-motion Series Pui Pui Molcar Gets Collaboration Cafe for Limited-Time

    24.August.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / Uncategorized

    Adorable stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar is getting a limited-time cafe run! The Mogu Mogu Molcar Restaurant will open in four areas–Tokyo, Osaka, Shizuoka, and Sendai–starting September 2. 

     

    Main Visual

     

    Those who reserve a seat early will receive a randomly-selected sticker. (5 designs.)

    For each drink ordered, guests will receive a random paper coaster. (5 designs)



     

    Menu

    Who Caused the Traffic Jam? PUIPUI Temarizushi: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

    Cat Rescuing Operation – Meat! Meat! Pasta: ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

    Zombies and Lunch Green Curry: ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

    Pui Pui Racing Salad: ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

    Time Molcar Stew: ¥1,320 (Tax Included)

    It’s a Prank? It’s Tiramisu: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

    Mission Impossible Pancakes: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

    Everything is a Surprise Box Cake: ¥1,100 (Tax Included)

    Angelic Parfait: ¥1,320 (Tax Included)

    Let’s Molcar Party Drinks: ¥880 each (Tax Included)

    Masked Shiromo Cafe Latte: ¥990 (Tax Included)

    Chewing Chewing Popcorn Smoothie: ¥1,100 (Tax Included)

     

     

     

    Original Merchandise

    Acrylic Keychains (5 designs): ¥700 (Tax Included)

    Pins (5 designs): ¥450 each (Tax Included)

    Acrylic Stands (5 designs): ¥1,100 each (Tax Included)

    Mug: ¥1,800 (Tax Included) / Tag Roll: ¥800 (Tax Included)

    Neck Strap: (5 designs): ¥1,700 each

    Drawstring Pouch: ¥1,200 (Tax Included)

     

    Pui Pui Molcar is the first animated television series directed by Asaki Misato, and has captured the hearts of children and adults alike with it’s short episodes and fluffy characters. The series began broadcasting in January 2021, and in only the first week, the official Molcar Twitter page exceeded 100,000 followers. The show is available on Netflix in the west, and is being rebroadcast in Japan each Tuesday morning on TV Tokyo. 

     

    The cafe menu utilizes each episode’s title, and guests can enjoy reliving their favorite moments of the show through artfully-plated dishes. 

     

    What would you order at the cafe? 

     

     

     

    ©Tomoki Misato JGHShin-Ei AnimationMolcars

     

     

  • Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records Collaboration Merchandise Releases

    13.July.2021 | FASHION / MUSIC / SPOT

    To promote the Blu-ray and DVD release of the stop-motion animation series Pui Pui Molcar, Tower Records is releasing a merchandise collection at 27 of their branch stores as well as online on July 27. Participating stores will also feature special voice announcements as well as hand out special receipts.

     

    The Line-Up

    Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records Acrylic Keyrings | 6 Designs | ¥770 (Tax Included)

    Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records A4 Folder | ¥880 (Tax Included)

    Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records Lunch Tote Bag | ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

    Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records White T-Shirts (S/M/L/XL) | Exclusive to Tower Records Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Online | ¥3,980 (Tax Included)

    Pui Pui Molcar x Tower Records Black T-Shirts (S/M/L/XL) | Exclusive to Tower Records Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Online | ¥3,980 (Tax Included)

    The adorable items feature the Pui Pui Molcar characters carrying a Tower Records shopping bag in their mouths. One of them includes DJ Molcar, and original character designed for this collaboration. The items also include the catchphrase ‘PUI PUI MUSIC.’

     

    Customers at participating stores will also get to hear voice recorded lines by the Molcars when they go to the listening machines.

    Collaboration Poster Designs

    All who purchase the Pui Pui Molcar Blu-ray or DVD at Tower Records or TOWERmini will also get a special receipt design, and select stores will also feature panel exhibits.

     

    Receipt sample

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