Mary Bear - Kawaii Lifestyle: koguma-chan

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Delivering the Gloves Theme: The Story of Koguma, PART 2 [NEW RILAKKUMA SERIES OCTOBER 2016]

Today's blog post is all about the second story of Koguma: "Delivering the Gloves" which has also inspired a new series, the Gloves Theme (or Delivering the Gloves Theme). Blog post on the goods in this theme HERE!

(see original story of Koguma here)

Below is my translation of the San-X information page about the story, and also photos used on Rilakkuma's Facebook page. They had posts of the story each evening during a week in September. I translated these day by day on my own Facebook page, too. So if you'd like to follow along when I translate their posts, please check out my page, here! : )

Below is my translation of their posts, and then some images that I translated, too! Enjoy!

Because of the popularity of Koguma, the story continues! It is a heart-warming illustrated story:

original image at San-X FB page

It's now become colder. Korilakkuma would like to give Koguma some handmade gloves as a gift. She decided to go to the Honey Forest alone to see Koguma.

original image at San-X FB page

Her first trip to see Koguma is exciting, but a little scary, too. Rilakkuma and Kiiroitori are secretly watching from behind. They are worried about Korilakkuma going alone.

original image at San-X FB page

The two were so happy to see each other after such a long time. Koguma was very happy to receive the handmade gloves from Korilakkuma.

original image at San-X FB page

It seems Koguma is so happy to have his first pair of gloves!

Since Korilakkuma and Koguma haven't met for a long time, they were really happy to play together!

(In photo: Kiiro says, "It's not food, Koguma!")

original image at San-X FB page

That night, they all ate a dinner made with fresh honey from the Honey Forest!

original image at San-X FB page

Tired from a long day of play together, the two went to sleep.

This is the end of this mini story. Did you enjoy it?

Translated captions by me, original image at San-X

See all the goods for this series here!

KOGUMA LINKS:

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Koguma-chan Limited Edition Plush [New Rilakkuma Character Series]

Koguma-chan is the new Rilakkuma character being released in March. For more info about Koguma's story, see my previous post, or links at the bottom of this post. (Shop here for Koguma goods)

Let's take a look at the three new limited edition plushies of Koguma!

Rilakkuma and Koguma (photo from San-X's news release)

This first one features Rilakkuma fishing with Koguma at his side. It even has a little pond and fish at the end of the pole! This is quite unique because Rilakkuma plush don't normally have a base like this.

Koguma and Kori (photo from San-X's news release)

I love this one so much..Koguma peeking out of the tree! It's as if they are playing hide-and-seek. I think I just have to buy this one!

Koguma and Kiiro (photo from San-X's news release)

And finally, a really cute one with Koguma and Kiiro riding on top. It's the cheapest of the series (1700 yen). I love it!

So I preordered the main series already...but it looks like I may need to buy some more. I just love it so much. How about you guys?

I have seen these on TaoBao, and now they are for preorder on MiraPlush! Have you seen them for sale anywhere else? I'll update here if I find a reliable website.

Here is a link to San-X's news release of the three extra Koguma-chan series plush! (Shop here for Koguma goods)

If you'd like more information about Koguma-chan, visit my other posts:

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Monday, February 8, 2016

Koguma Stationery Goods & Plush! (New Rilakkuma Character) March 2016

Yay! San-X finally released the goods that will be released for Koguma-chan! The items in this series should be in stores in Japan on March 7, 2016. If you are overseas, you can preorder from MiraPlush or a variety of sellers on TaoBao. I'll be watching to see where we can buy some of the other goods too! (Update: there are a variety of goods available on Otaku Mode: here)

If you'd like more information about the release, visit my previous post, translated story of Koguma-chan and my youtube video.

So let's take a look at all the new items!

Photo from San-X goods information

First are some really adorable notebooks, lettersets and a clear folder. Hopefully, we'll be seeing some of this stationery at my favorite place to buy--Kawaii Shop Japan. Though a bit pricier, I wouldn't be surprised to see some of these items at Kawaii Gifts, which is based in Pittsburgh.

Photo from San-X goods information

So happy to see pouches and bags for this series. I'm not sure I love the big bag very much, but I definitely like the smaller too. The little one has English that says "Did you become friends in the honey forest?" and Koguma and Korilakkuma say "Gaoo.." Which is kind of like a cute growl bear sound. They are so cute!

Photo from San-X goods information

And here are the main plush! I have preordered THE WHOLE SET! This means I reeeally like them. This may be one of my new favorite series. I just feel so attached to the new Koguma.

Photo from San-X goods information

San-X also has three more plush items: a keychain Koguma, a regular (s size) Koguma plush, and a larger Koguma-chan. I decided on the keychain and the S size plush. I think the s size will fit in better with the above main series. And check out the details! The little bear pads on his feet and honey stuck on his rear! Adorable!! What will you be buying??

If you'd like more information about the release, visit:

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Who is KOGUMA-CHAN? Korilakkuma's New Friend -- the New Rilakkuma Character Theme

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

Koguma-chan (or Little Bear) is Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma's new friend! A entire theme is dedicated to their new found friendship.

In this post, I'll translate the latest information about Koguma-chan from San-X. If you'd like more information about the release, visit my previous post and video. (And here's my latest post about the Koguma plush and goods)

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

The photo above says:

Introduction to Korilakkuma's friend

Smells like the sweet scent of honey

Kuma-bees are Koguma's friends

Fuzzy tuft of white fur on chest

Round tummy

Sharp teeth when Koguma's mouth opens

Bear shapes on Koguma's feet

Koguma's special honey pot

Honey stuck on Koguma's buns

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

The photo above says:

Story Introduction "Korilakkuma and the New Friend" Theme

1. The Rilakkumas went to the Honey Forest because they were invited by a delicious, sweet smell.

Korilakkuma went deep in the forest and found a delicious looking honey jar. Korilakkuma reached to grab it, and suddenly, a head peaked out from behind the tree.

2. Rilakkuma was relaxing in the shade beneath a tree. It seems that Korilakkuma is bringing someone else along to see Rilakkuma.

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

3. It seems Korilakkuma made a new friend. A brown, A brown, round, honey-scented "Koguma chan" (Little Bear) was who they met. Koguma always carries a specially made honey, and seems like it matches the kind of honey both Korilakkuma and Rilakkuma like.

4. They climb the trees together, play tag, and sometimes fight for the honey.

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

5. It looks like Korilakkuma is having a lot of fun!

6. In the forest, they share the honey and happily eat together.

Go watch the new video of Koguma-chan released by San-X. It's SO CUTE!

Update 12/13/2018: Koguma is now available at my store!

My Koguma-chan announcement video:

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

NEW RILAKKUMA CHARACTER?? "Koguma-chan" = Little Bear

In March, 2016 a new series called "コリラックマと新しいお友達テーマ” or Korilakkuma and New Friend theme. I think I'll call it the "New Friend Theme" for short. (Shop here for Koguma goods)

Korilakkuma pictured with the new character. Above is San-X's description of the series. (Image credit)

I'll translate the Japanese for you all:

Korilakkuma and New Friend Theme

It happened when Korilakkuma and Rilakkuma went to the Honey Forest. A brown, round, honey-scented "Koguma chan" (Little Bear) was who they met. It seems Korilakkuma made a new friend.

With new watercolor-like artwork, the Rilakkuma bears' fun times with Little Bear are incorporated in the design. This new theme shows their happy, friendly feelings of time spent together.

I think Koguma-chan will be a little hard to say for many in English, so I prefer Little Bear! I think this is a really cute name. (As you probably know, Rilakkuma means Relaxed Bear, and Korilakkuma means Little Relaxed Bear.) Also, wasn't there a TV show named Little Bear? It was my favorite as a child--I would watch it every day!!

Here's some of the new goods that will be released in March. Hopefully, MiraPlush will have plenty of preorders!

Korilakkuma and Koguma fighting for honey!

(Shop here for Koguma goods)

What do you think about this new character? I am super excited and I'm loving the new friendship dynamic between Korilakkuma and Little Bear. It seems Little Bear looks up to Korilakkuma. but they quarrel together while Rilakkuma watches over them!

There is no official announcement from San-X on this series or the new character.

I'll update this page as I find more information, but check out my FaceBook page and YouTube account for other updates on the series.

KOGUMA LINKS:

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery