Photomatic, the self-photo brand operated by Photo Create Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Osako) of the Kitamura Holdings Group, marks Bonobono's 40th anniversary of manga serialization and 10th anniversary of the TV anime with a new collaboration running from August 17, 2026 (Mon) at 20 photo booths nationwide.
Joining the lineup is a newly added frame featuring a collaboration between Bonobono and the intellectual entertainment group QuizKnock.
In total, four collaboration frames are available, including anniversary designs and the QuizKnock collaboration, packed with the charm of Bonobono.
New Bonobono Frames and a Bonobono × QuizKnock Collaboration Frame Arrive
This project celebrates Bonobono's 40th anniversary of manga serialization and 10th anniversary of the TV anime, a series that continues to charm fans across generations. Following the previous collaboration, four frames return in renewed designs.
Also joining the cute world of Bonobono, beloved through its serialization and broadcast, are members of the intellectual entertainment group QuizKnock, led by Takushi Izawa, whose own activities are also marking their 10th anniversary. This dream collaboration has been brought to life in Photomatic's frames.
Beyond the Photomatic collaboration, Bonobono's anniversary is also being marked with pop-up events and a collaboration cafe around the country. This project offers photo sessions at 20 photo booths nationwide, spanning Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido. Those unable to visit the Tokyo-area events can still enjoy the frames at a photo booth in their own region.
Bonobono Dress-Up Frames (2 Types)
New, cute frames that let you become Bonobono! Hold the Bonobono muzzle piece up to your face and enjoy a dress-up photo session.
Photo session fee (tax included): ¥900 per session (2 prints + still image and video data)
Bonobono Anniversary Frame (1 Type)
An anniversary design using the key visual from the exhibition "Bonobono Ten — 40 Years." running August 27 (Thu) to September 27 (Sun) at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA (Shibuya). It also makes a nice memento for anyone visiting the exhibition.
Photo session fee (tax included): ¥900 per session (2 prints + still image and video data)
Bonobono × QuizKnock Collaboration Frame (1 Type)
Featuring the guest characters played by QuizKnock members in the Bonobono TV anime! A charming frame that captures each member's personality.
Photo session fee (tax included): ¥1,000 per session (2 prints + still image and video data)
Bonobono Collaboration Frame Overview
- Period: August 17 (Mon) to October 9 (Fri), 2026
- Frames: 4 types total — Bonobono collaboration frames (3 types), Bonobono × QuizKnock collaboration frame (1 type)
- Photo session fee (tax included): Bonobono collaboration frames (Dress-Up Frames, Anniversary Frame): ¥900 per session each (2 prints + still image and video data); Bonobono × QuizKnock collaboration frame: ¥1,000 per session (2 prints + still image and video data)
- Participating photo booths (store list):
- Photomatic Shibuya Dogenzaka
- Photomatic Shimokitazawa reload
- Photomatic Shinjuku City Hall
- Photomatic Shinjuku LUMINE EST
- Photomatic Forest Gate Daikanyama
- Photomatic Yurakucho Station
- Photomatic Haneda Airport Terminal 3
- Photomatic Tachikawa GREEN SPRINGS
- Photomatic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Photomatic Kawasaki La Cittadella
- Photomatic LaLaport TOKYO-BAY
- Photomatic Saitama Super Arena
- Photomatic Nagoya Sakae Chika
- Photomatic Umeda Tsutaya Books
- Photomatic Namba Walk
- Photomatic Abeno Harukas
- Photomatic Kobe Hatobacho
- Photomatic Dotonbori TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI
- Photomatic E・ZO FUKUOKA
- Photomatic Sapporo 4PLA
About Bonobono
Serialized since 1986, Bonobono is a hugely popular comic by Mikio Igarashi, with cumulative circulation surpassing 9.5 million copies.
The TV anime is currently airing to acclaim on Fuji TV (Saturdays from 5:22 AM), with past episodes available on FOD.
Centered on Bonobono, a young sea otter drawn to strange and mysterious things, the gentle, adorable cast of characters offers a relaxed look at the truths of everyday life.
- Anime: "Bonobono" DVD Volume 39, on sale now
- Comics: "Bonobono" 50 volumes, on sale now; "Bonobono S" Volumes 1–2 and the "Bonochan" series (8 volumes total); "Debubono," "Inubono," and "Bonobono's Life Advice" (2 volumes); the Bonobono picture book "Boku-tachi no Mori no Koto," on sale now (all published by Take Shobo)
Broadcast
Saturdays from 5:22 AM on Fuji TV; also airing on Animax
Streaming
New episodes added weekly after the Saturday broadcast
FOD: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/s/genre/anime/ser5353/
Produced by Fuji TV and Eiken
Bonobono official website: https://www.bonoanime.jp/
Bonobono official X: https://x.com/BONOBONO_nokoto
Bonobono official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1986bonobononokoto/
Bonobono official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonobono_nokoto/
Bonobono official online shop "Bono Goods no Koto": https://www.bonoshop.jp/
Bonobono anime official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BONOBONOchannel
DVD/BD information: https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/sp/bono_anime/
Eiken official website: https://eiken-anime.jp/
Eiken official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eiken_Anime
©Mikio Igarashi / Take Shobo, Fuji TV, Eiken
About QuizKnock
QuizKnock is a media brand built around quiz champion Takushi Izawa, blending entertainment with knowledge. Under the concept of "learning that starts with fun," it publishes articles and videos daily designed to spark curiosity. Its YouTube channel has surpassed 2.6 million subscribers, and it is running the "QuizKnock 10th Anniversary Project" ahead of its 10th anniversary on October 2, 2026.
©2026 baton inc.
About Photomatic
TAKE YOUR MEMORY — Capture yourself as you are, preserve today
In 2018, Photomatic's self-photo service began with a single comment from founder and photographer Hong Seung-hyun: "What if people could take their own portraits instead of having a photographer do it?"
With professionally set lighting and spaces filled with Photomatic's aesthetic, anyone can capture their best moments simply by pressing the remote connected to the camera. This unique concept and high-quality photography experience gained popularity among Korean celebrities and has been beloved by numerous artists, including BTS, since its inception.
In 2024, Photomatic officially launched in Japan through a partnership with the Kitamura Holdings Group, bringing a new photography experience to the Japanese market.
Website: https://www.photomatic.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomatic_japan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@photomatic_japan
X: https://twitter.com/photomatic_jp
LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@photomatic_japan
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