The popular “Shirokuma” and “Penguin?” From “Sumikko Gurashi” are so popular that they are back in Aeon!

2020.05.09

The Bandai Candy Business Co., Ltd. has a “Sashikkokuma” and “Penguin?” Of “Sumikkogurashi” from the Japanese-style confectionery series “Eatomasu” with a character motif. ) Will be on sale from May 3, 2020 at the Japanese sweets corner of AEON / AEON style stores in Honshu, Shikoku, and Hokkaido. (Publisher: Bandai Co., Ltd.)

From the character of “Sumikko Gurashi”, Japanese sweets are used to express “Shirokuma” who is simmering and has a glimpse, and “Penguin?” It’s a cute product that looks like two dogs who love Sumikko and has a small figure. As the name “eatable mascot” suggests, the charm points of each of the two characters are expressed in a thick, sticky texture. “White bear” has a white body with pink ears, and “Penguin?” Has a yellow-green body with a white tummy, yellow legs and beak. Both hands are placed in front of the body to reproduce the appearance of standing in the pee with round eyes.

There are two types of bean paste inside, while the delicate flavor unique to Japanese sweets is retained, there is a milk flavor (shirokuma) and an apple flavor (penguin?) Associated with their color. You can enjoy not only the taste but also the appearance, and it is a photogenic product that makes you want to put two photos side by side.

> Tabemasu Sumikkogurashi Bandai Candy Official Site

“Tabemasu” is a brand of character Japanese confectionery, which is an abbreviation for “eatable mascot”, and uses bean jam, sugar, and rice flour to express the character of the character. It is a new type of Japanese sweet that expresses not only the deliciousness, but also the elaborately crafted beauty and the cuteness of the character, which makes you think that it is too cute to eat.
Released Rilakkuma, Sumikkogurashi, One Piece, Snoopy, Disney Character, Kirby the Star, Doraemon, Sanrio Character, Yokai Watch, Kanahei’s Small Animal, and Usamaru. However, its cuteness has become a hot topic.

>Tabemasu Bandai Candy Official Website

Product Summary

Product Name:

Tabemasu Sumikkogurashi
Name: Japanese sweets
Type: Polar bear (milk taste)
Penguin? (Apple taste)
Product size: About 40mm in total length (excluding package)
Suggested retail price: 380 yen (excluding tax)
Release date: From May 3, 2020 (Sunday)
Sales route: Scheduled to be released sequentially at Japanese sweets corners of AEON and AEON style stores in Honshu, Shikoku, Hokkaido
* Since the quantity is limited, sales will end as soon as they are exhausted.
* Handling days of products at stores may vary depending on the store.
* Not available at some stores
Publisher: Bandai Co., Ltd.

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* The image is an image.
* The image may differ slightly from the actual product.
* Please be careful not to stuff your throat.
* For the latest information, please visit the Bandai Candy website.
* “Tamashito” is a registered trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd.

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