Hello everyone! This is Saori from Kawaii Republic!

Quick question—do you all know the name of this character? It's a cute character born in Japan...... if you know it, you might be a serious mascot character enthusiast!?

That's right! This character's name is Monchhichi! Created in 1974 by the doll manufacturer Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., they look like...... monkeys, but they are actually said to be fairies! There are boy and girl models, and their soft, fluffy fur combined with their bibs and thumb-sucking poses makes them look like babies and is so cute! In Japan, they are quite famous and have collaborated with Sanrio characters as well as various manga and anime. You’ll likely spot them often when you come to visit Japan!

As you can see, the standard cute Monchhichi are popular, and the collaboration versions are a huge hit too! Everyone, please check out the goods for Monchhichi—their innocent gestures and expressions are just too adorable~!