Exclusive Merchandise for 'Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD' Experiential Pop-Up Shop Goes on Sale from Wednesday, April 29th (Holiday)

Village Vanguard Corporation will release exclusive merchandise starting Wednesday, April 29th (Holiday) at the experiential POP UP SHOP 'Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD' for the children's book series 'Kobito Dukan' (Author: Toshitaka Nabata / Publisher: Rokurinsha), which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has surpassed 3.2 million copies in total circulation.

All of the exclusive products released this time are items featuring 'Arashikurobane', a Kobito positioned as a 'heel' like no other in 'Kobito Dukan'. It is a Kobito that garners support for its unique charm, with a striking black appearance and an eerie expression. In the '1st Kobito Popularity Poll' held last December to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kobito Dukan, it proudly ranked 4th. These are must-have limited items for fans, available only at the experiential POP UP SHOP 'Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD'.

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[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD Exclusive] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane 3-piece Acrylic Keychain: 1,320 yen (tax included)

An acrylic keychain that you can attach to your favorite bag or pouch and carry with you is now available! The mini charms can also be enjoyed individually.

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Full of Arashikurobane Acrylic Stand All 6 types: 880 yen each (tax included)

An acrylic stand where you can enjoy various scenes of Arashikurobane, such as angry or frightened faces. Which design you get is a surprise until you buy it, includes a secret one!

*Contains 1 of all 6 types. *You cannot choose the type because of the blind packaging. Also, even if you purchase multiple items, you may not get all types, or there may be duplicates.

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Clear Die-Cut Acrylic Sticker All 3 types: 715 yen each (tax included)

An acrylic sticker that you can enjoy by pasting it on items you use every day, such as your smartphone or notebook.

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Die-Cut Cushion Rustling Feathers: 2,750 yen (tax included)

A die-cut cushion where the feather part of Arashikurobane's 'Touchin' (head appendage) is made of rustling material. Great as an interior accent ◎

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Slider Pouch: 1,100 yen (tax included)

A flat slider pouch that is easy to use as a pen case or card case.

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Synthetic Leather Pouch: 880 yen each (tax included)

A versatile synthetic leather pouch for lip balms or pill cases. Every design features a scene showing Arashikurobane's personality. Includes a secret one!

*Contains 1 of all 8 types. *You cannot choose the type because of the blind packaging. Also, even if you purchase multiple items, you may not get all types, or there may be duplicates.

[Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD] Kobito Dukan Arashikurobane Hand Towel: 990 yen (tax included)

A handy-sized hand towel depicting Arashikurobane's daily life.

We have many other items available as well!

Experiential POP UP SHOP exclusive products are in limited quantities. Please purchase them early on this occasion!

<Event Information> Experiential POP UP SHOP 'Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD'

[Toyama Prefecture] Aeon Mall Takaoka April 29, 2026 (Wed/Holiday) - May 6 (Wed/Substitute Holiday)

*Business hours will be in accordance with the business hours posted on the facility's website. Please check the official website of the facility for details. *Please note that business hours are subject to change without notice, such as changes in business hours or temporary closures.

Experiential POP UP SHOP 'Kobito Dukan Market BY VILLAGE VANGUARD'

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What is Kobito Dukan?

'Kobito Dukan' is a popular children's book series that has surpassed 3.2 million copies in total circulation.

It celebrates its 20th anniversary this year in 2026 since the first picture book 'Kobito Dukan' was released in 2006.

It introduces the ecology of 'Kobitos' - mysterious creatures that are neither insects nor plants - found by the protagonist 'I' in the book.

Suddenly the refrigerator motor hums, the TV makes a cracking sound, or the toilet paper...