Hikidashi are going to sell kokeshi dolls based on the popular Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. The dolls come as part the character series of kokeshi dolls created by Usaburo Kokeshi. The Dragon Ball kokeshi went up on the Hikidashi online store on August 23rd for pre-order, featuring a line-up of Son Goku, Krillin, and Master Roshi.

 

Usaburo Kokeshi was established in 1950. Located in a workshop in Shinto, village on the Eastern side of Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture, the artisans of Usaburo Kokeshi have worked diligently to create Dragon Ball kokeshi to add to their character series collection.

 

Established by Okamoto Usaburō, the company manufactures their dolls using pottery wheels before decorating them by carving and using pyrography to create a new kind of manufacturing technique. Usaburo Kokeshi currently export directly to 18 countries, mainly in Europe, to deliver their masterful work to the rest of the world. Their dolls have been very well received both in Japan and overseas.

Now people can enjoy the brand new adorable Goku, Krillin and Master Roshi kokeshi and the warmth of the wood from which they are made. The versions they have created are of Goku and Krillin when they were Master Roshi's pupils wearing their orange dōgi, or training uniforms.

The Goku kokeshi features Goku with his trademark hairstyle and his power pole on his back. The power pole is also carved from wood to make it three dimensional. They have really gotten all the details in there.

The orange training uniforms, black belts and 亀 ('kame') or 'turtle' symbol on Goku's chest are all carefully painted in different colours.

The features for Krillin, who also in with training together with Goku and Master Roshi, are also on point, with his classic expression and marks on his forehead.

Just like Goku, the Krillin kokeshi also has the same uniform, belt and turtle symbol on his chest, all painted in their respective colours.

Master Roshi, also known as the "Turtle Hermit," is Goku and Krillin's teacher. Usaburo Kokeshi made sure to keep his trademark sunglasses, beard, and the turtle shell on his back, staying faithful to his original design down to the last detail.

 

The team over at Usaburo Kokeshi have truly created something special with their new Dragon Ball kokeshi designs, each and everyone of which is made with warmth, passion and an exceptional attention to detail. Why not get your hands on one of these cute kokeshi for yourself?

 

 

UNIQLO is currently developing a 2018 spring and summer collection under it's illustrative t-shirt brand UT themed on 'wearing the things you love.' One part of that collection is taking place in collaboration with Shonen Jump which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The collection is gaining much attention, featuring some of the most memorable characters from their series'.   A line of UT t-shirts will be released on June 11 in the run up to father's day based on the Shonen Jump fathers that defined the 1990s and 2000s.

Jump 50th Graphic T (Dragon Ball・Short Sleeve) - ¥990 (+Tax)

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The Dragon Ball t-shirt features a Super Saiyan Vegeta. Vegeta was willing to sacrifice himself to protect his family which revealed to everyone his human side. He displays his stance as a father when he makes his resolve during the fight with Majin Buu, the final antagonist of Dragon Ball. He has his son Trunks escape so he can use all of his power to self-destruct and obliterate Buu. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this famous scene is where Vegeta truly showcases his fatherhood.

Jump 50th Graphic T (Naruto・Short Sleeve) - ¥990 (+Tax)

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The Naruto t-shirt displays the symbol of the Leaf Village where the series' protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, is born and raised. The front is simple bearing just the Leaf Village symbol, a familiar mark from the series crafted onto Naruto's headband that he always wears. On the back we see his father, Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage. Minato, along with Naruto's mother Kushina Uzumaki, sacrificed themselves to save Naurto during the defence from the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Jump 50th Graphic T (One Piece・Short Sleeve) - ¥990 (+Tax)

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There are 2 different designs for the One Piece t-shirts. One of them has quote from Edward Newgate, also known as Whitebeard and the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, who tells Squardo, "Though you're a fool, I still love you, my son." The t-shirt comes in a navy colour and the scene of Whitebeard hugging Squardo when he says the line. The other t-shirt features Zeff, Sanji's cooking mentor and father figure. The t-shirt makes reference to Zeff's former position as captain of the Cook Pirates where he was known as 'Red-Leg.'   Those aren't the only series either - there's also t-shirts based on Hunter×Hunter, Yu Yu Hakusho and more. Relive memorable scenes from your favourite anime series by getting your hands on a t-shirt!    

The famous scene which Bluma’s fans love is printed on a T-shirt.

The famous select shop in Harajuku, “offshore” collaborated with Dragon Ball in commemoration of the half-birthday.The products have been designed by a new brand, “ZATUON” which plans to carry out activities from 2017 to 2020.

offs Tee

This T-shirt has an illustration of Bulma on the front and an illustrations of Kame Senin watching Bulma on both sleeves. It is definitely a cool item.


Poster Tee

A special T-shirt designed from the image of offshore’s AD poster with an illustration of Bulma’s bikini inspired by Lowbrow art.




PUFF PUFF 

The word “PUFF PUFF” is printed on the front of the T-shirt. All men would love this item. This T-shirt born from the official collaboration.

Let’s check these gorgeous collaborative items.