To commemorate the upcoming film Minions: The Rise of Gru, a new apparel collection has been unveiled! The new items were made by VERDY, the artist behind popular projects like Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, both of which have been noticed by celebrities overseas. Prior to the collection’s launch online on July 1, fans can buy items from the limited-edition collection at Universal Studios in Los Angeles starting June 17 and at Universal Studios Japan starting June 24. 

VERDY is an incredibly popular artist who has garnered attention around the world, and his products are often seen with celebrities and big names in Japan and abroad. He has collaborated with a number of top brands in the past.

Collection

The first collaboration between the two, Minions x Vick, was released in 2020 to huge popularity, selling out within one minute of release. This second collaboration was created to satisfy huge fan demand, offering up tons of items featuring Otto, a Minion who will appear in the new film, and VERDY’s signature character Vick. Fans can purchase T-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, hats, keychains, skateboards, and more. 

This is the only time you’ll be able to snag these unique items, so don’t miss out!

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Eyeglass brand Zoff is collaborating with the popular character Usamaru for the second time! The adorable pup is celebrating his seventh anniversary this year, and to celebrate, this new collection of glasses is now available for purchase on the Zoff Online Store. On February 25, they will also be available at the new Zoff Mozo Wonder City location!

Usamaru & Usako / Zoff Original Illustrations

Oval

Metal Boston

Husky Usamaru

Wellington

Metal Wellington

Detail

Accessories

Cleaning Cloth

Usamaru is a popular character on the messaging app LINE with plenty of fun sticker sets for purchase. This new collection was based on the concept of having a “relaxing and fun life with Usamaru, Usako, and your eyeglasses!” Zoff Maru, a Zoff-exclusive illustration, welcomes Usako to the collaboration for the first time as well. Don’t miss out on these limited-edition designs, like Usamaru and Usako in matching glasses and Usamaru dressed up as Zoff’s iconic Siberian Husky. These glasses are unisex, so men and women can enjoy matching sets!

During the collaboration, customers can also choose from six unique cleaning cloths, eyeglass cases, and other Usamaru-inspired items.

Glasses brand Zoff has released a new collection titled the “Disney Collection Zoff 20th Anniversary Line,” featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse motifs. The collection will be released on September 17 2021 in Zoff stores nationwide and online.

Mickey Mouse Model

Minnie Mouse Model

Case, Glasses Cloth

The very first Zoff store opened 20 years ago. To mark the occasion, a selection of commemorative glasses will be available in their Disney collection, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The pair are dressed up more than usual, seemingly invited to a fun party. The design is special and full of details, as are all of the models in the Disney Collection.

Be sure to check out these special frames, with their charming Disney features!

New Generation rock band yonawo is celebrating the release of their new album with a live online event, yonawo 2nd full album ‘Haruka Ima’ Online Live Supported by Zoff. The event will take place on August 14, 2021, and will start at 20:00, so don’t be late!

The band garnered plenty of attention this April after appearing as models for the Zoff CLASSIC Summer Collection. yonawo is scheduled to appear at a number of music festivals this summer, and their unique style is turning heads in the fashion industry. 

The upcoming live stream will be free to watch, so fans from around the world should be sure to tune in! 

This event is being held as a part of the new Zoff Rock project, blending music and fashion with Zoff’s stylish eyewear designs. Viewers will have a chance to win a pair of glasses worn by the yonawo members by taking a screenshot of the event and posting it on Twitter with the hashtag #yonawozoff! Be sure to follow the official Zoff Twitter Account (@Zoff_INFO) and say which glasses you’d like in your entry! The glasses will also come in a case signed by the members. 

With the release of their new album, yonawo will also be holding their biggest one-man live tour to date, playing shows in seven locations across Japan. Tickets for the show are on sale now!

Keep your eyes on this up-and-coming group!

Bandai Candy’s Tabemas series of Japanese sweets are releasing a fan favorite yet again! Minion-themed wagashi are making a triumphant return to Lawson convenience stores in Japan (excluding Natural Lawson and Lawson Store 100) on August 10, 2021. 

The line-up includes popular characters from the Despicable Me and Minions film series: the childish Bob, prank-loving Stuart, and the leader of the group, Kevin. After a popular release in 2020, it’s no wonder they’re back!

Tabemas, a portmanteau of ‘edible’ and ‘mascot,’ is a series of traditional confections made to look like well-known characters, crafting them out of ingredients such as red bean paste, rice flour, and sugar. Each Minion is faithfully crafted in edible fashion, from the goggles to the hairstyles. 

While the sweets are filled with red bean paste, a traditional flavor in Japanese sweets, each character has a different flavor: Bob is banana (his favorite), Stuart is strawberry, and Kevin is chocolate. As delicious as these treats may be, they’re almost too cute to eat! We’d recommend taking a few snaps for Instagram before digging in. 

The Minions aren’t the only characters the Tabemas series has made into edible creations: other popular releases include familiar faces from Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, One Piece, Snoopy, Kirby, Doraemon, Yo-kai Watch, Sailor Moon, Detective Conan, and a collection of beloved Sanrio and Disney characters!

Which Minion is your favorite flavor? 

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As part of the LINE FRIENDS 10th anniversary celebrations, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Brand Development released the MINIONS X BROWN & FRIENDS collection at the LINE FRIENDS Harajuku store and the online store on July 22. A collection of digital accessories, camping items, and golf goods will also roll out in August. This includes a release at 17 branches of KIDDYLAND on August 7 as part of PLAY LINE FRIENDS.

BROWN & FRIENDS began as a stamp series on the Japanese messaging app LINE. The characters are now featured just about everywhere including as merchandise. See Brown and Sally meet Kevin, Bob, and Stuart from the hit animated films Despicable Me and Minions in the form of digital accessories aimed at tech lovers such as AirPods cases and smartphone clips as well as eco bags, golfing equipment, camping necessities, and more.

As part of the collaboration, Brown & Friends and Minions LINE stickers and Instagram filters will also be released in August. Check out the official LINE FRIENDS social media pages for related promotional videos too.

And for Japanese fans of both franchises, they get some Japan-exclusive merchandise too including a mini towel, hand towel, face towel, bath towel, denim tote bag, denim pouch, eco bag, hat, stationery, bottle, mug, neck pillow, and more.

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Japanese glasses brand Zoff has announced the release of a Summer Collection in its popular Zoff CLASSIC series which will hit Zoff stores across Japan on April 30, 2021.

The Line-Up

ZA191010_13A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZA191019_50A1 Light Yellow/ZA191019_21A1 Pink | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZA201011_21A2 Pink | ¥5,500 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZA201012_60A1 Light Green | ¥5,500 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZC191009_64A1 Olive/ZC191009_11A1 Light Grey | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZC191010_40A1 Ivory/ZC191010_00A1 Clear | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZH211001_50A1 Light Yellow/ZH211001_49B1 Tortoiseshell/ZH211001_42A1 Light Brown/ZH211001_14E1 Black | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZH211002_72A1 Navy/ZH211002_49A1 Tortoiseshell/ZH211002_23A1 Dark Pink/ZH211002_00A1 Clear | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZH211003_72A1 Navy/ZH211003_64E1 Olive/ZH211003_50A1 Light Yellow/ZH211003_18E1 White & Black/ZH211003_12A1 Grey | ¥5,500 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZN211006_50A1 Light Yellow/ZN211006_48A1 Brown Gradation/ZN211006_20A1 Light Pink/ZN211006_12A1 Grey/ZN211006_00A1 Clear | ¥8,800 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZY212001_57F1 Antique Gold/ZY212001_14F1 Black | ¥8,800 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZY212002_43E1 Brown/ZY212002_21E1 Pink | ¥8,800 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZY212010_57F1 Antique Gold/ZY212010_56E1 Gold/ZY212010_21E1 Pink/ZY212010_14E1 Black | ¥8,800 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZF213005_14E1 Black/ZF213005_48E1 Brown Gradation/ZF213005_68F1 Green Gradation | ¥13,300 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZF213006_14E1 Black/ZF213006_21E1 Pink/ZF213006_43E1 Brown | ¥13,300 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

ZF213007_14F1 Black/ZF213007_24E1 Dark Red/ZF213007_41F1 Beige | ¥13,300 (Tax Included/Includes Lens Set)

Zoff CLASSIC is a popular series with a line-up of around 150 different glasses options at any given time, with designs ranging from detailed and authentic vintage looks to more seasonal and trendy modern takes. Also as part of the bigger series is the Zoff SMART CLASSIC range. This one has 44 models made from a fusion of high-functioning titanium and ultem which make each pair a comfortable wear. With glasses and face masks being a common combination today, Zoff’s Summer Collection this year is a fresh line-up that doesn’t weigh heavily on the eye area, allowing them to stand out above face masks.

Donning the looks for Zoff’s summer promo shoot is all four members of the Fukuoka-based Japanese band yonawo as well as model and camerawoman Hikari Shibata. This marks the first time the yonawo members have come together to feature in a promotion like this and is a chance for fans to see them all in glasses.

Zoff is hosting a campaign for 10 lucky people to win a wear of glasses from the Zoff CLASSIC Summer Collection. Check the link below.

Japanese eyewear brand Zoff is collaboration with the mobile game Disney: Twisted-Wonderland to release a collection of seven glasses this April on their official website.

Specially-crafted frames based on the Dorms

The collection features seven different glasses each inspired by a different Dormitory of Night Raven College as seen in Disney: Twisted-Wonderland. The temple, for example, features inlet parts based on the seven Dorms, so fans can represent their favourite while looking stylish at the same time. The coupling glasses cases, too, are branded with a simple yet sophisticated design of the Dorm emblems, and each case even comes with a glasses cloth bearing the names of the students.

The frames and cloth designs up close

Heartslabyul Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

Looking head on at the glasses, you can see crowns on either side, while looking from the sides are playing card marks.

Savanaclaw Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

Thick frames with gold combination colouring and claw marks featured on the sides. This glasses are made using laser technology.

Octavinelle Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The front and temple have an octopus leg design and the inner side part has a shell. The black and purple make for a striking colour fusion.

Scarabia Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

These glasses look basic at first glance, but gleaming on either side are cobra heads wrapping around the front. The golden temple section features delicate metal engraving.

Pomefiore Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The metal engravings and crowns on the front sides elevate your countenance without going over the top. The curvy temple also serves to make the wearer look even more beautiful.

Ignihyde Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

An iconic mix of black and blue. The blue temple has a transparency to it, and if you’re a fan of Ignihyde, you’ll be able to spot the motif on the front sides.

Diasomnia Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The spinning wheel motif gives the temple a three-dimensional feel. A basic but stylish colour choice perfect for work.

Glasses Case

The glasses case bears the Dorm symbols on the front while the inside has the game title logo.

Each glasses cloth is different for each Dorm as pictured throughout

Japanese eyewear giant Zoff released a new collection of Disney glasses on Friday (March 5) featuring designs inspired by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. Official titled the “Disney Collection created by Zoff Happiness Series,” the line-up hit all Zoff stores, excluding outlets, and their online store in Japan.

The Line-Up

Mickey Mouse

Casual Line Boston(ZA211001_43A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Wellington ZA211002_14E1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Wellington ZC211001_14E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Boston ZC212001_21E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Minnie Mouse

Casual Line Boston ZA211001_68A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_43A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Square ZC212002_43E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Square ZC212002_21E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Donald Duck & Daisy Duck

Casual Line Wellington ZA211002_72A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_44A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Boston ZA211001_21A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_81A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Glasses Case & Glasses Wipe

Mickey Mouse Anti-Fog Spray – ¥800 (Tax Included) / Minnie Mouse Lens Cleaner – ¥800 (Tax Included)

Next Wednesday (February 24) will mark the 20th anniversary that Japanese glasses brand Zoff opened its first store in 2001. Since launching, the leading eyewear brand has sought to create a generation when glasses play the leading part in the lives of wearers.

At the core of Zoff has been a desire to create a society where anyone and everyone can enjoy glasses freely and easily. In the wake of their 20th anniversary, Zoff is now set to cement itself as an indispensable brand in society and people’s lives by exhibiting new value in glasses as a tool that expands the possibilities of humans, and that doesn’t stop at vision correction apparatus. “Eye Performance” is the mantra of Zoff going into their 20-year milestone.

New Logo

To brand that concept, Zoff has create a new logo that features a Siberian husky, something that has become a much-loved symbol of the brand. Their original husky logo was a photo taken by a child. This has been replaced with a new illustration that matches the brand’s iconic blue colour.

We look forward to seeing where Japan’s leading eyewear brand looks to next as they approach their 20th anniversary.

Glasses brand Zoff launched its Dragon Quest X themed eyewear collection last Friday (December 18). To promote the collection, the Harajuku branch of Zoff will decorate the shop window with Dragon Quest X Online advertising starting on January 2, 2021. On the same date and at the same store, they will also hold a special Twitter campaign for people to win some free Zoff x Dragon Quest X glasses inspired by the Slimes from the game.

Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X

Dragon Quest‘s Slime Family are known to both players and non-players of the game. The characters come in many different forms like the classic Slime as well as the Bubble Slime, Metal Slime, Slime Knight, and more. The armourers of Dragon Quest have come together to use these slimes to meld legendary new glasses for adventurers.

Slimes, slimes everywhere at Zoff Harajuku!

To promote the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection, the Zoff Harajuku store will be decorated in all things Dragon Quest X Online starting on January 2, 2021. Adventurers are invited to take part in an omikuji lottery draw. Those who draw the highest rank will receive some exclusive Slime merchandise. There are but 10 of these draws to find for just 10 lucky adventurers.

Running: January 2, 2021 from 11:00am (JST) *Until all run out
Location: Zoff Harajuku (Co-Op Olympica Floor 1F, 6-35-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)

Adventurer X & Hero Princess Anlucia life-size panels

In 11 Zoff stores, visitors will find life-size panels of Adventurer X and Hero Princess Anlucia wearing Slime glasses which they can take a photo next to.

Participating Stores
Zoff Ario Sapporo / Zoff Sendai LOFT / Zoff Harajuku / Zoff Seibu Shinjuku PePe / Zoff Nikke Colton Plaza / Zoff AEON MALL Zama / Zoff Marché Grand Tree Musashikosugi / Zoff Nagoya PARCO / Zoff Grand Front Osaka / Zoff AEON MALL Dainichi / Zoff Shinsaibashi PARCO / Zoff AEON MALL Fukutsu

Slime Glasses added in-game to Dragon Quest X Online

Those who buy eyewear from the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection will be able to receive an in-game item code for Slime Glasses which their character can wear. If players buy multiple pairs, they will receive multiple codes which they can use on different characters.

Twitter campaign

To participate in the Twitter campaign to win Slime merch, all you need to do is retweet the tweet that will be sent out on Zoff’s official Twitter page @Zoff_INFO on January 2, 2021.

Slime Eyewear Lottery Twitter Campaign
Running: January 2, 2021 – January 11, 2021

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JINS is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release a special collection of glasses at JINS stores and their official online shop on January 1, 2021.

Your Pokémon partner with you wherever you go

The glasses come in four different models – Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew – so your favourite can set out on your Pokémon journey with you and be there wherever you go.

Completely original models capture the Pokémons’ designs

The JINS Pokémon Model collection feature original designs and come with an original glasses case. There are plans to launch the glasses globally at JINS stores in the US, China, and elsewhere in the future.

Flagship Model | ¥12,000 (Before Tax)

All the glasses come in four different models: Flagship, Kanto Region, Johto Region, and Kids. The flagship model frames capture the colours of Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew, and each features pixel art of the respective Pokémon. The inner part of the frames also have silhouettes of the Pokémon along with the logo.

Pokémon Trainers will find their stylish glasses cases with a Poké Ball in the front, and inside, Pokémon pixel art.

Kanto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

The Kanto models are based on the Pokémon found in the Kanto Region of the Pokémon world, with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Pikachu featured on the inner side of the left temple. On the inner right are the same Pokémon including Pikachu not wanting to go into its Poké Ball. This story woven into the glasses is sure to have long-time fans feeling nostalgic.

The top of the grey case has our four pixel friends, and they’re featured on the inside too in silver leaf. The glasses cloth has designs of the original 151 Kanto Pokémon.

Johto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

Fans of the Johto Region Pokémon will enjoy these models which are metal combination frames featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.

The white glasses case features a sleek design with the logo on it while the cloth has alternating silver and gold Poké Balls.

KIDS MODEL | ¥5,000 (Before Tax)

On the inner part of the frames you’ll find Pikachu, Eevee, Mew, Lucario, and Cinderace, as well as Poké Balls on the ends of the temple parts.

Kids Anti-Allergy Models | ¥3,000 (Before Tax)

The anti-allergy models have Pikachu designs and are equipped with hoods that protect the wearer from pollen. A special laser is used to make the hoods to that the glasses feel natural and not uncomfortable on the face.

These last two glasses cases are compatible with the kids models and include a Poké Ball design and Rotom Phone.

Limited-Edition Bag

Glasses come in a special limited-edition bag. These are limited in stock.

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