New capsule toys are on the way for "Bonobono" fans. IP4 Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President: Tsuyoshi Kohama) will release the "Bonobono Face Squeeze Keychain" (400 yen per play, tax included, 6 designs total) sequentially from early September 2026 at capsule toy corners nationwide.
Product Overview
"Bonobono," which marks its 40th anniversary of manga serialization and 10th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast in 2026, is now coming to capsule toy machines as squeeze keychains.
These face-shaped keychains have a squishy, moldable texture that's hard to put down. The lineup features three characters — Bonobono, Chipmunk, and Raccoon — each available in a Normal and a Smiling version.
Every keychain comes with a ball chain, so fans can clip the squishy faces onto a bag and give them a squeeze anytime, anywhere.
Bonobono
Bonobono (Smiling)
Chipmunk
Chipmunk (Smiling)
Raccoon
Raccoon (Smiling)
Product Details
Bonobono Face Squeeze Keychain
- Release date: Sequentially from early September 2026
- Price: 400 yen per play
- Recommended age: 15 and up
- Lineup: 6 designs total — Bonobono, Bonobono (Smiling), Chipmunk, Chipmunk (Smiling), Raccoon, Raccoon (Smiling)
- Materials: Polyurethane, steel, PVC
- Made in: China
- Available at: Capsule toy vending machine locations nationwide
- Released by: IP4 Co., Ltd.
Note: Inquiries about which specific stores carry this product cannot be answered.
Note: Product photos may differ slightly from the actual items.
Note: Information is current as of September 2026.
About Bonobono
A hugely popular comic series by Mikio Igarashi that has been running since 1986, with cumulative sales of over 9.5 million copies. The TV anime is currently airing on Fuji TV (Saturdays at 5:22 AM) to strong reception, with catch-up streaming available on FOD. Centered on Bonobono, a baby sea otter drawn to strange and mysterious things, the series' laid-back, lovable characters gently reveal and share the truths of everyday life.
In 2026, the series marked its 40th anniversary of manga serialization and the 10th anniversary of the anime's broadcast.
- Official website: https://www.bonoanime.jp/
- X: https://x.com/BONOBONO_nokoto
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonobono_nokoto/
