Kids' brand BREEZE is releasing collaboration items with "Kobito Zukan" (こびとづかん), a picture-book series written by Toshitaka Nabata (なばたとしたか) and published by Rokurinsha (ロクリン社). The items go on sale on Friday, October 9, 2026, at BREEZE stores and the BREEZE online store.
The popular children's book series has passed 3.2 million copies in total circulation. The collection puts familiar Kobito, including Kakure Momojiri (カクレモモジリ), Little Hanagashira (リトルハナガシラ) and Hotoke Akabane (ホトケアカバネ), onto clothing and accessories. The designs include bold art that makes you look twice and playful touches such as Kobito peeking out of pockets, all in the unusual world of Kobito Zukan.
The lineup covers baby, kids' and adult sizes, along with accessories such as bibs, socks and drawstring bags, so the whole family can join in.
Product Lineup
Kobito Zukan Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
The shirt uses artwork made for the 20th anniversary of Kobito Zukan. It comes in two colors. The off-white version features Kakure Momojiri, Beni Kinokobito (ベニキノコビト), Kusa Madara Okobito (クサマダラオオコビト) and Little Hanagashira, while the gray version gathers a varied cast of Kobito. You can look for your favorite Kobito on either one.
- Color: Gray / Off-white
- Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- Size: 80cm / 90cm / 100cm / 110cm / 120cm
Kobito Zukan Patch Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Kakure Momojiri is given BREEZE's collegiate-style look in black, while the blue version features Sagara patches (サガラワッペン) of Takara Kogane (タカラコガネ), Little Hanagashira and Kakure Momojiri. On the black shirt, elaborate patches on the sleeves serve as the accent. On the blue shirt, a large patch on the front stands out.
- Color: Black / Blue
- Price: ¥3,410 (tax included)
- Size: 80cm / 90cm / 100cm / 110cm / 120cm
Kobito Zukan Dress-Up Parka and Bodyall
These dress-up items turn the wearer into a soft, fluffy Kakure Momojiri. The parka has an outerwear-style design that is cute and also easy to mix and match. Kobito peeking out of the pockets add a playful touch. The baby version also comes in a Little Hanagashira design, and with adult sizes available, parents and children can coordinate matching outfits.
Kobito Zukan Dress-Up Parka
- Color: Pink
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Size: 90cm / 100cm / 110cm / 120cm
Kobito Zukan Dress-Up Bodyall
- Color: Green / Pink
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Size: 70cm / 80cm
Kobito Zukan Dress-Up Parka (adult)
- Color: Pink
- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Size: M
Kobito Zukan All-Over Print Pajamas
These all-over print pajamas gather popular Kobito such as Kakure Momojiri, Sumomo no Uchi (スモモノウチ) and Little Hanagashira. The design matches the baby bodyall, so siblings can wear matching outfits. You can look for your favorite Kobito while spending a happy time in dreamland together.
- Color: Navy / Orange
- Price: ¥4,290 (tax included)
- Size: 80cm / 90cm / 100cm / 110cm / 120cm
Kobito Zukan Variety Socks
Each pair has a different design on the left and right socks, and even includes Kobito trivia. The designs feature familiar Kobito such as Little Hanagashira and Kakure Momojiri. Sizes run from toddler to women's, so the whole family can wear them.
- Color: Light gray / Navy / Orange / Red
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Size: 13-15cm / 16-18cm / 19-21cm / 22-24cm
Kobito Zukan Face Drawstring Bag
Arashi Kurobane (アラシクロバネ) and Kakure Momojiri become the drawstring bag itself, with Hotoke Akabane and Sumomo no Uchi peeking out as cute accents. The bag is made of fluffy boa material. It is meant for children, and adults can use it too.
- Color: Black / Pink
- Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
- Size: M
Kobito Zukan All-Over Print Bodyall
This all-over print bodyall gathers popular Kobito such as Kakure Momojiri, Sumomo no Uchi and Little Hanagashira. Kakure Momojiri and Sumomo no Uchi peek out from the sides as a playful accent. The design matches the toddler pajamas, so siblings can wear matching outfits.
- Color: Navy / Orange
- Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- Size: 70cm / 80cm
Kobito Zukan Fluffy Overalls
These overalls are made of fluffy boa material and decorated with embroidery of Kakure Momojiri and Little Hanagashira. Paired with the all-over print bodyall, they complete an outfit in the world of Kobito Zukan. Kobito such as Hotoke Akabane and Arashi Kurobane also peek out of the back pocket.
- Color: Brown / Ivory
- Price: ¥4,730 (tax included)
- Size: 70cm / 80cm
Kobito Zukan Face Bib
A large, cute Kakure Momojiri is the centerpiece of this bib. It has a waterproof sheet inside to catch drool, and it also works as a gift to celebrate a birth.
- Color: Pink
- Price: ¥2,530 (tax included)
- Size: 70cm / 80cm / 90cm
About Kobito Zukan
"Kobito Zukan" is a series of picture books and related titles by Toshitaka Nabata, first published in 2006. It turns 20 in 2026 and has passed 3.2 million copies in total circulation.
In the first picture book, the main character "Boku" (ぼく) discovers a mysterious creature that is neither an insect nor a plant. These creatures are called "Kobito" (コビト), and 444 types have been introduced so far. Their visuals can be startling at first glance, but the series has become a standard read at kindergartens, nursery schools and elementary schools. It is loved mainly by children, and their families, who sincerely believe Kobito exist.
Following the "how to catch a Kobito" methods introduced in the books and video series, searching for Kobito has become a popular game among children. Whether Kobito really exist is often debated, and it puzzles parents across Japan. If you listen closely and look carefully, you may sense the presence of a Kobito.
Kobito Zukan official website: https://www.kobitos.com/
