The stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar began airing in January 2021. The adorable TV show is set in a world where guinea pigs have transformed into cars, attracting fans both young and old. Japanese viewers aren’t the only ones who fell in love with the series–in Taiwan, Pui Pui Molcar was broadcast 32 times a week due to its immense popularity. The NY Times even reported on the show’s success, and a Molcar boom is taking place around the world.
Last month, it was announced that a new Molcar series was on the way. This time around, the adorable characters from the first series will be heading to driving school and meeting four new characters: Peter, Hii, Fuu, and Mii. Even more new Molcars will appear in the series, so be sure to tune in!
A short trailer has finally been released, hinting at new encounters, special bonds, and plenty of new adventures!
Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School is scheduled to air on TV Tokyo and other stations in October 2022. More information will be released soon.
The series will be directed by Hana Ono (UchiPeople), who previously worked on storyboards for the first season. Tomoki Misato, the director of the first season, will supervise.
A chat with Hana Ono and Tomoki Misato has been uploaded to the official YouTube channel. Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive talk, so be sure to check it out!
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Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School
Airing on TV Tokyo in October 2022
Official Site: https://molcar-anime.com/
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Fans of Pui Pui Molcar will be able to grab some new Tamagotchi friends inspired by the adorable characters soon! To celebrate the new series, Pui Pui Molcar: Driving School, these new toys will be on sale everywhere on February 4, 2023.
Pui Pui Molcatchi (Driving School Ver.) Blue / Scarlet: ¥2,860 each (Tax Included)
The new Tamagotchis feature an original character, Baby Molcar, as it enters a driving school. By taking care of your little friend, you can watch it evolve into one of the popular characters from the series!Your Tamagotchi could turn into Potato, Shiromo, Abbey, Choco, Teddy, or many more for a total of 29! Carrots and lettuce are the Molcar’s favorite foods and are indispensable for their daily care, as well as for their meals and snacks. Users can also play four different mini-games inspired by the new series, so be sure to grab one of these when they release next February! ©見里朝希／PUI PUI モルカーDS製作委員会©BANDAI Information
Pui Pui Molcatchi (Driving School Ver.)
Release Date: February 4, 2023
Where to Buy: Toy stores nationwide, department store toy sections, electronic stores, online, etc.
Details: https://toy.bandai.co.jp/series/tamagotchi/molcards/
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Kikkoman Foods has appointed the adorable characters from Pui Pui Molcar as ambassadors for Del Monte Vegetable Juice! A new CG commercial began airing nationwide on June 12, 2022.
This is the third collaboration between Del Monte’s Vegetable Juice and Pui Pui Molcar. The commercial is getting fans excited for the newly-announced second season of Pui Pui Molcar, scheduled to air this autumn. It’s also the first official commercial showing the characters in CG. Mizuho Misato voices the presenter in the new commercial; the actress also played Potato in the series. Comment from Tomoki Misato (Director)
I’m so happy that Del Monte is teaming up with Pui Pui Molcar again!The previous 2D animated web commercials were amazing, so when this project was starting to come together, I was shocked to find out that it would be made with CG!This is probably the first CG Del Monte commercial to date!Seeing my characters moving around on the screen, I immediately hoped that we could team up again in the future! This will also be the first time that Potato’s driver speaks! (My sister did the voice!)Information
Del Monte Fruit Juice x Pui Pui Molcar CM
Airing starting June 12 *Broadcast date may vary by region.
Broadcasting nationally *Excludes some areas.
Official Site: https://kikkoman-delmonte-b.jp/brand/tsubuyasai
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From June 24 until July 17, fans of the adorable stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar will be able to grab some exclusive beach party-inspired goods at Shibuya MODI! A limited-time pop-up store, 'Sparkling Beach Party -Molcar's Official Trip PARKING Shop,' will welcome guests inside the 7th-floor event space. This is the second limited-time brick-and-mortar store inspired by the web shop "Pui Pui Molcar Parking." In this iteration, the characters are seen enjoying a beach party and have been painted in a new style! Products using those newly-drawn illustrations and a raffle for original prizes will be held for those purchasing goods. A "Potato Photo Session" is scheduled for July 9 and 16. The Pui Pui Molcar pop-up shop will be traveling to Osaka and Fukuoka in the future, so be sure to visit! ©見里朝希JGH・シンエイ動画／モルカーズ
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Sparkling Beach Party -Molcar’s Official Trip PARKING Shop-
Venue: Shibuya MODI 7F Event Space
Running: June 24 – July 17, 2022
Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Closing at 19:00 on July 17)
Official Site: https://www.bnfw.co.jp/ -
The stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar began airing in January 2021. The adorable TV show is set in a world where guinea pigs have transformed into cars, attracting fans both young and old. Japanese viewers aren’t the only ones who fell in love with the series–in Taiwan, Pui Pui Molcar was broadcast 32 times a week due to its immense popularity. The NY Times even reported on the show’s success, and a Molcar boom is taking place around the world. A new Molcar TV series has been announced, and is scheduled to debut in Fall 2022! Along with the announcement, a new visual has been released. Along with five familiar Molcars, a sixth character is shown in the shadows…who could it be? A new promotional video is available to watch below! New Series Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/RcouHCSRjA4
Comment from Director Tomoki Misato
"Thank you to everyone who has supported Pui Pui Molcar. I created the series as a shoutout to guinea pig lovers, and I'm glad that this stop-motion animation has been recognized and loved by so many people around the world.When I originally created the series, I didn't expect to see things like fan art, merchandise, collaborations, game adaptation, films...I'm just amazed. I'm so grateful to all of the enthusiastic fans out there. Because of all of this support, a new Pui Pui Molcar series is coming soon! What kind of mischief will our favorite guinea pig cars get into?I hope that you'll all look forward to the series and continue to support the series going forward!" ©見里朝希／PUI PUI モルカーDS製作委員会Information
Pui Pui Molcar New Series
Airing Fall 2022Pui Pui Molcar Season 1 on YouTube (Free)
Streaming Schedule: May 31 at 12:00 – June 6 at 21:00
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkpdBZk3ulIbSTsAAzZH1dQ
Official Site: https://molcar-anime.com/
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Shizuoka PARCO will open a pop-up shop inspired by the popular stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar from March 30 until April 10! The shop has opened at seven PARCO locations nationwide so far, attracting over 45,000 fans. Pui Pui Molcar aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2021. The series was directed by Tomoki Misato, and has attracted a worldwide fandom with its cute and fuzzy characters.
Extra-large Photo Spot
Merchandise
Pins (21 varieties)
Acrylic Keychain
Mini Canvas
Diorama Acrylic Stand
Blanket
Acrylic Signboard Stands
The venue will feature an oversized photo spot where visitors can take commemorative photos in a full-size Molcar, as well as a collection of commemorative merchandise featuring illustrations drawn exclusively for the shop. Since the first pop-up shop opened at Shibuya PARCO in July 2021, it has traveled to Urawa, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Hiroshima, and Shinsaibashi. Why not check it out?
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Pui Pui Molcar Town Pop-up Shop
Running: March 30 – April 10, 2022 (10:00-20:00)Address: Shizuoka PARCO 2F Event Space (6-7 Koyamachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka)
Official Site: https://shizuoka.parco.jp/
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Orders are now open for a Godiva Christmas Cake featuring the adorable hamster/car hybrid characters from Pui Pui Molcar! Godiva stores nationwide will accept orders until December 5, and those wanting to snag one can also put in an order at the Godiva online store. ZOZOTOWN is also selling collaborative goods based on this unlikely team. Pui Pui Molcar is the first animated television series directed by Asaki Misato and it instantly captured the hearts of children and adults alike with its short episodes and fluffy characters. The series began broadcasting in January 2021, and is only the first week, the official Molcar Twitter page exceeded 100,000 followers. Following a cast of tiny guinea pigs turned into cars, it’s a fun watch for the entire family.
Pui Pui Molcar x Godiva Christmas Cake: ¥6,480 (Tax and Shipping Included)
The collaborative cake features a chocolate plate with popular Molcar characters and is topped with kiwi, grapefruit, peaches, and other fruits. The chocolate cream is made with fresh Hokkaido cream with a hint of cocoa from Central and South America. Sweets and sour strawberries give the pastry a kick, and the sponge within is incredibly fluffy. The cake also comes with a limited-edition Pui Pui Molcar keychain! Some collaboration merchandise such as bags, plushies, and apparel, are on sale at ZOZOTOWN. Check the site for more details!Information
Pui Pui Molcar x Godiva Christmas Cake
Reservations are accepted until December 5, 2021
Delivery Dates: December 20 – December 26, 2021 *Delivery date cannot be specified.
Where to Order: Limited-Time Godiva stores nationwide, Godiva Online Shop
List of Stores: https://www.godiva.co.jp/boutique/storelist/?grouping=109
ZOZOTOWN Product Sales Page: https://zozo.jp/search/?p_gtagid=1273622
Details: https://www.godiva.co.jp/molcar/