Celebrate 2026 with Uchuu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun!
Check out the new goodies! From left to right: the New Year’s card designs and the January and February calendars.
New Year’s Cheer from the Cosmos
IID is ringing in the new year with some stellar merchandise! They’ve just started selling exclusive 2026 New Year’s cards and calendars for the anime Uchuu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun through their “Entertainment Print” service. Mark your calendars for December 27th, when these become available!
What’s Entertainment Print?
Ever wished you could print out anime goodies on the go? Entertainment Print makes it possible! This handy service lets you purchase and print content from a wide range of genres, including anime and games, directly from multi-copy machines found in convenience stores across Japan. You can access it at FamilyMart, Lawson, and Ministop locations (though a few stores might not have it).
About the Anime: Uchuu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun
If you haven’t met Kotetsu-kun yet, you’re in for a treat! Uchuu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun (which can be translated as “Something Space Kotetsu”) is a beloved anime that originally aired on NHK E Tele from April 2021 to March 2024. You can still stream all the adventures on services like d Anime Store and U-NEXT. The story follows the determined protagonist Kotetsu-kun, who dreams of becoming an astronaut, and his loyal companions as they experience the ups and downs of life at a space academy. It’s a series that’s both relaxing and heartfelt, perfect for families to enjoy together and feel a little closer to the wonders of space.
Product Details
Here’s the lowdown on all the cool items you can get your hands on:
Uchuu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun Original 2026 New Year’s Card
Sales Start: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00
Sales End: To be determined
Paper Type: Postcard paper
Varieties: 2 types total
(1) 2026 New Year’s Card – Kite Flying
(2) 2026 New Year’s Card – Have a Great Year
Price (tax included): 300 yen each
Content Number:
(1) 5BT2YKMD4C
(2) BC9WU9VUD9
Uchuu Nanchara Calendar (January 2026)
Sales Start: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00
Sales End: To be determined
Paper Type: Postcard paper
Varieties: 1 type
Price (tax included): 300 yen
Content Number: PLZK9BTERZ
Uchuu Nanchara Calendar (February 2026)
Sales Start: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00
Sales End: To be determined
Paper Type: Postcard paper
Varieties: 1 type
Price (tax included): 300 yen
Content Number: UT5SZJ9ULX
How to Purchase
Ready to grab these? Just follow these simple steps at your local convenience store:
1. Head to the multi-copy machine in a FamilyMart, Lawson, or Ministop store and operate it. From the menu screen, select “All Content.”
2. From the service list, choose “Entertainment Print.” After agreeing to the terms, enter the content number of the product you want into the machine.
3. Review the content, and if everything looks good, you can proceed to print it out!
By the Editorial Department
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