Ahead of its run at Ueno Marui, the "[Ken Elephant x Osamu Tezuka Characters Shop]" pop-up (August 28 to September 6, 2026) is adding an advance sale and an expanded product lineup. The shop, a collaboration between Ken Elephant's soft vinyl studio Chukukobo and Tezuka Productions, brings a wide range of Osamu Tezuka character merchandise to the store's 5th floor.
The shop features the Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection — a series that turns memorable scenes from the original manga into three-dimensional soft vinyl figures under supervision from Tezuka Productions — along with capsule toys and other collaboration items Ken Elephant has released over the years.
2nd Color Editions of Hosuke Sharaku and Unico Go on Advance Sale
The 4th wave of the Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection — Hosuke Sharaku from The Three-Eyed One and Unico from Unico — first released in June, is getting a 2nd color edition on September 11, 2026 (Friday). Ahead of that general release, the new colorway will go on sale early at the pop-up shop starting on its opening day.
Rendered in a monochrome finish, the 2nd color edition brings out the fine sculpting and detail of the prototype even more clearly.
Additional Lineup
The product lineup also grows with the following additions:
- A reissue of "Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection 001: Ambassador Atom 2nd Color," which sold out and had drawn many requests for a restock
- "Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection 005: Black Jack 2nd Color" and "Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection 006: Pinoko 2nd Color," which both debuted in July
Purchases of the reissued Ambassador Atom 2nd Color are limited to one per person.
It's a special shop where visitors can enjoy the world of Osamu Tezuka's works through a wide range of items.
Event Details
[Ken Elephant x Osamu Tezuka Characters Shop]
- Dates: August 28 (Friday) to September 6 (Sunday), 2026
- Venue: Ueno Marui, 5F Calendarium (110-8502 Tokyo, Taito-ku, Ueno 6-15-1)
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Admission free; open every day during the event period
- Hours differ from the main store's regular operating hours
- All details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice
Product Lineup
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New Products
Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection official site: https://kenelephant.co.jp/tezuka
Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection 007: Hosuke Sharaku 2nd Color
Pickup scene: From the episode "Chaos no Tsubo," depicting Hosuke Sharaku from The Three-Eyed One unleashing his psychic powers on the henchmen sent by Dr. Kankai to stop him.
- Price: 9,350 yen (tax included)
- JAN code: 4582783897726
- Product size: H130 × W75 × D80 mm
- Box size: H170 × W120 × D80 mm
- Material: ATBC-PVC
- Country of origin: China
- Recommended age: 15 and up
Osamu Tezuka Characters Sofvi Collection 008: Unico 2nd Color
Pickup scene: From the episode "Buffalo Hill," depicting Unico watching as Tippi gives Mary a kiss on the cheek.
- Price: 12,100 yen (tax included)
- JAN code: 4582783897788
- Product size: H115 × W140 × D75 mm
- Box size: H165 × W180 × D105 mm
- Material: ATBC-PVC
- Country of origin: China
- Recommended age: 15 and up
Packaging
The packaging is designed to evoke a comic magazine, using thick card stock printed edge to edge with panels from Osamu Tezuka's works in opaque white ink. The title is stamped in black foil, the sticker section uses a fluorescent Lumino sticker, and the top panel features a blind-embossed Hyoutan-Tsugi, the character familiar to Tezuka fans.
The image shown is the 2nd wave's Phoenix: Chirol packaging.
Where to Buy
[Ken Elephant x Osamu Tezuka Characters Shop]
- Ken Elephant directly operated stores: VINYL, Kenele Bunshitsu, and select Kenele Stand locations
- Hobby shops, online stores, and select bookstores and general goods stores
Ken Elephant's official online store, KENELE STORE: https://kenelestore.jp/
Sales dates and participating stores may be subject to change without notice. Product specifications may differ from the actual product.
Purchase Bonus
During the event period, purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more come with one random sticker chosen from a set of 10 designs. Customers who pay with an Epos Card, or who pay in cash after presenting one, will receive an additional sticker.
- When presenting an Epos Card for the additional sticker, payment must be made in cash
- The Epos Card may only be used by the cardholder
- During crowd-control periods, entry and checkout are limited to one transaction per visitor
- Receipts cannot be combined
- Purchases cannot be split into two or more transactions at the register
- Only the current day's receipt is valid for the bonus
- Payment with credit cards other than the Epos Card does not qualify for the additional sticker
- The bonus is available while supplies last
Epos Card New Membership Bonus
During the event, visitors who sign up for a new Epos Card at the venue will receive a complete set of all 10 stickers.
- This bonus is limited to new members
- Only sign-ups made at the event space during the event period are eligible
- Sign-ups made online do not qualify
- A separate screening process applies, and some applications may not be approved
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old (high school students excluded)
- Details are subject to change without prior notice
Lines and Sell-Out Updates
For updates on lines and sell-out status, follow the Ueno/Kita-Senju Marui Anime Event official X account (https://x.com/marui_uekt_a) and the Marui no Anime official X account (https://x.com/marui_anime).
Entry on August 28
Because of expected congestion, entry on August 28 (Friday) will be by same-day, lottery-issued numbered tickets. Details are available at: https://www.0101.co.jp/058/event/detail.html?article_seq=143953&article_type=sto
