San-X will release new retro-designed products of its popular 2001 Wan Wan Wanko character series in July 2026. This revival follows the massive response to the Heisei Hapi-Hapi Collection released in April 2026.
San-X Co., Ltd. announced the return of its popular Heisei-era trend series Wan Wan Wanko. New products featuring the March 2007 MIX design, which combines sky photos, clovers, polka dots, and musical notes, are scheduled for release around July 2026 at retail stores nationwide and the San-X Net Shop. The decision to bring back the cute dog photo series comes after the massive response to the Heisei Hapi-Hapi Collection launched in April 2026, which recorded approximately 1.5 million impressions in 10 days on official X posts. The upcoming line includes nostalgic items like memo pads, denim pen pouches, stamp-style stickers, and sticker binders. Product prices range from 165 yen for a cross memo to 1,980 yen for a pen pouch (all prices include tax). San-X, famous for original characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, continues to deliver unique and comforting products worldwide.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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FAQ
When will the new 'Wan Wan Wanko' products be released?
They are scheduled for release around July 2026.
What kind of design is being revived this time?
The mix design featuring 'sky photos, clovers, polka dots, and music notes' originally introduced in March 2007.
What are some examples of the product lineup and their prices?
Examples include the Bill Memo Pad (550 yen, tax incl.), Mini Memo Pad (165 yen, tax incl.), Letter Set (495 yen, tax incl.), Seal Bits (528 yen, tax incl.), Soft Sticker Binder (1,100 yen, tax incl.), 6-Hole Sticker Notebook (418 yen, tax incl.), Pen Case (1,980 yen, tax incl.), Wallet (1,100 yen, tax incl.), and Mini Mirror Charm (605 yen, tax incl.).
Where can these products be purchased?
They will be available at retail stores nationwide and online shops, including the official San-X Net Shop.
What triggered the revival of the 'Wan Wan Wanko' series?
It was decided following the massive response to the 'Heisei Hapi² Collection' released in April 2026, which gathered about 1.5 million impressions on the official X account in 10 days.