Doraemon Otegami Art Goods Head to Post Offices
Doraemon is bringing its original otegami letter illustrations to a new lineup of limited goods. Six items will go on sale on October 9, 2026 at the post office online shop and at about 470 post offices nationwide.
The goods are based on the otegami artwork from the original manga. The lineup includes a plush mascot, a pouch, a measure, clear stickers, a brown envelope set, and craft tape.
Doraemon Background
Doraemon is a Japanese manga by Fujiko F. Fujio. It began serialization in Shogakukan’s grade-specific learning magazines in 1970, and marked its 50th anniversary in 2020. The TV anime began airing on TV Asahi in 1979. The first theatrical anime, Doraemon: Nobita no Kyouryuu, opened in 1980. In 2013, cumulative admissions for the film series surpassed 100 million, and it has continued to update the record as the leading Japanese film series.
The 46th film in the series, Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Jouki Jikansha, is scheduled for spring 2027. The franchise continues to reach children and adults through manga, anime, and films.
Lineup and Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Otegami Plush Mascot | 1,650 yen |
| Pouch | 1,650 yen |
| Measure | 990 yen |
| Clear Sticker | 550 yen |
| Brown Envelope Set | 1,100 yen |
| Craft Tape | 1,320 yen |
Product Details
Otegami Plush Mascot
The Otegami Plush Mascot is a plush mascot inspired by the original illustration. It uses a subdued color palette for a chic look and is made with boa fabric.
Pouch
The Pouch features the original illustration of Doraemon holding a letter. It is a boat-shaped pouch with a 70 mm gusset. When the simultaneously released Otegami Plush Mascot is placed inside, Doraemon’s face can be seen through a transparent window on the back.
Measure
The Measure has a retro color scheme and a small, round form. It comes with a keyholder metal fitting, so it can be attached to a pouch, bag, or similar item and carried around.
Clear Sticker
The Clear Sticker set includes three poses of Doraemon holding a letter, presented in two color patterns: black and gold.
Brown Envelope Set
The Brown Envelope Set contains two envelope types, Long 3 and Square 2, with 15 sheets of each.
Craft Tape
The Craft Tape measures approximately 5 cm wide by 30 m and features an illustration of Doraemon holding a letter. Both the envelope set and tape can be used for sending letters and documents, packing, and decoration.
Release Schedule
Sales begin on October 9. The post office online shop will start sales at 0:15 on the same day, while post offices nationwide will sell the items according to each location’s business hours.
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