Junji Ito x Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends
UPDATED: Pop-Up Shop has since opened and images (of Parco) viewable HERE!
Woke up Monday to an intriguing image showcasing what looks to be Junji Ito's character "Tomie" interacting with Hello Kitty, with my first reaction being: "Ai fanart"?
Soon to realise that this is a legit licensed collaboration between the revered Japanese horror manga artist (Features on TOYSREVIL), and Sanrio, for the purposes of a Pop-Up store opening on Japan, in Shibuya and Shinsaibashi!
Junji Ito's fictional characters interact with Sanrio's mascot characters, resulting in a mash-up of deceptively innocent looking graphics on multiple merchandise (*I don't see any toys tho :p), currently viewable online here, which includes the key visual available as a framed poster.
Stores will open from August 23rd try September 9th, 2024.
Additional info via comicbook.com
Woke up Monday to an intriguing image showcasing what looks to be Junji Ito's character "Tomie" interacting with Hello Kitty, with my first reaction being: "Ai fanart"?
Soon to realise that this is a legit licensed collaboration between the revered Japanese horror manga artist (Features on TOYSREVIL), and Sanrio, for the purposes of a Pop-Up store opening on Japan, in Shibuya and Shinsaibashi!
Junji Ito's fictional characters interact with Sanrio's mascot characters, resulting in a mash-up of deceptively innocent looking graphics on multiple merchandise (*I don't see any toys tho :p), currently viewable online here, which includes the key visual available as a framed poster.
Stores will open from August 23rd try September 9th, 2024.
#JunjiIto x #HelloKitty & Sanrio Friends? Yes, it is a legit collabo for upcoming Pop-Up Store in Japan! Find out more on #TOYSREVIL: https://t.co/UU0wjeU1aB
— toysrevil (@toysrevil) July 8, 2024
The multiple merch is deceptively innocent tho...! The Sanrio mascot balloon-heads are adorable OMG LOL#toysblog pic.twitter.com/8kADdgXdZT
【伊藤潤二×サンリオキャラクターズ】
— 伊藤潤二『マニアック』公式/Junji Ito Maniac/Netflix全世界配信中!! (@itojunji_anime) July 7, 2024
伊藤先生が手掛ける富江達とサンリオキャラクターズが奇跡のタッグで新たな世界観を生み出します！
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Additional info via comicbook.com
