New "Chiikawa" Merchandise Goes on Sale September 18
A new range of "Chiikawa" merchandise will be released on September 18. "Chiikawa" is a very popular Japanese character known for its cute, simple design.
Among the new products is a wind-up figure that moves on its own once you turn a small part of it. There is also a mascot that looks as if it is enjoying a drink of water, and a sticker that shows a shiny, glittering face.
In addition, a brand called "Shiten" has released a special collection made in collaboration with "Chiikawa". This collection includes six different types of items, such as roomwear, a bag, and a small pouch for carrying personal things.
"Chiikawa" merchandise is usually very popular among fans, who often collect many different items featuring the character. The variety of new products, from figures to stickers to clothing, shows how the brand continues to expand into different types of goods.
The exact prices and full details of each item have not been given in the announcement. However, fans are expected to look forward to the September 18 release, as "Chiikawa" products often attract strong interest when they first appear.
Vocabulary8 words
- merchandise
- products made and sold, often related to a character or brand
- character
- a person, animal, or figure in a story, comic, or show
- sticker
- a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture that sticks to surfaces
- collection
- a set of related products sold together
- collaboration
- when two brands or people work together to make something
- roomwear
- comfortable clothing worn at home
- pouch
- a small soft bag used to carry small items
- brand
- a company or product name that people recognize
Quiz
Answer key
1. The wind-up figure 2. Shiten 3. Six
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A new range of "Chiikawa" _____ will be released on September 18. "Chiikawa" is a very popular Japanese _____ known for its cute, simple design.
Among the new products is a wind-up figure that moves on its own once you turn a small part of it. There is also a mascot that looks as if it is enjoying a drink of water, and a _____ that shows a shiny, glittering face.
In addition, a brand called "Shiten" has released a special _____ made in _____ with "Chiikawa". This collection includes six different types of items, such as _____, a bag, and a small _____ for carrying personal things.
"Chiikawa" merchandise is usually very popular among fans, who often collect many different items featuring the character. The variety of new products, from figures to stickers to clothing, shows how the _____ continues to expand into different types of goods.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever bought merchandise from a favorite character or brand? What was it?
- Why do you think character collaborations with clothing brands are popular?
- Would you be interested in owning a wind-up figure or mascot? Why or why not?
- What makes some characters, like "Chiikawa," so popular with fans?