KThingS announced that it will sell exclusive crossover merchandise involving Sgt Frog and Sanrio characters for a limited time in Japan. The company will sell these items via its online and physical pop-up stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from July 2024 until October 2024.
This crossover will see five pairings between Sanrio mascots and characters from the manga and anime series originally known in Japan as Keroro Gunso. It will be part of the celebrations for the double anniversary of the latter franchise—the 1999 manga is having its 25th anniversary, while the 2004 anime is on the 20th anniversary year.
The primary pairing will tag the eponymous sergeant with the fellow frog mascot Keroppi. Cinnamoroll, who is arguably the most popular Sanrio character after updating his win streak to five consecutive years following the 2024 ranking contest, will also appear with Tamama.
The full list of pairings in this crossover will be as follows:
- Sgt. Frog (a.k.a. Keroro) with Keroppi
- Tamama with Cinnamoroll
- Giroro with Kuromi
- Kululu with Pompompurin
- Dororo with Hangyooon
The items will be available at the following outlets and times:
- Tokyo Station First Avenue Character Street and Online Plaza web store – July 19, 2024, until August 1, 2024
- Munyugurumi Patio EC web store – July 22, 2024, until stocks run out
- Munyugurumi Patio at Nagoya Parco – August 23, 2024, until September 12, 2024
- Munyugurumi Patio at Hep Five Osaka – September 14-24, 2024
- Munyugurumi Patio at Laforet Harajuku – October 11-20, 2024
And here is the complete list of merchandise, along with the prices in Japanese yen:
- Hanging mascot – Â¥1,980
- Trading tin badge – Â¥495
- Trading clear card – Â¥330
- Trading acrylic stand – Â¥990
- F3-sized canvas art – Â¥5,500
- Tote bag – Â¥2,200
- Die-cut sticker – Â¥440
- Printed drawstring pouch – Â¥990
- Mug cup – Â¥1,980
- Memo notepad – Â¥880
As a side note, for every 3,000 yen made in a single receipt in any outlet other than the Munyugurumi Patio EC web store, KThingS will give away a random postcard or bookmark based on one of the five aforementioned pairs.
The Sgt Frog – Sanrio Characters crossover merchandise will be available for a limited time and stock in Japan from July 19, 2024.
