New Initial D x PUI PUI Molcar Collab Merch Set to Go on Sale at Japan’s Top Custom Car Show
An official collaboration has been announced between the iconic manga series Initial D and the stop-motion animation PUI PUI Molcar.
Initial D is widely regarded as the bible of street racing manga, having sparked a global drifting boom and immortalized the Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno.
In stark contrast, PUI PUI Molcar is a heartwarming stop-motion series created by Tomoki Misato that features cars made of wool felt that resemble guinea pigs.
A range of exclusive collaboration merchandise will be sold at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, which takes place at Makuhari Messe from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The collection reimagines the legendary drift cars from Shuichi Shigeno’s manga as adorable guinea pig cars.
Fans can see Molcars sporting the iconic “Fujiwara Tofu Shop” Panda Trueno (AE86) livery.
Other designs feature the rotary-powered machines of the Akagi RedSuns, specifically the FC3S and FD3S RX-7s.
This “dream collaboration” aims to merge the world of the fastest public road racers with the leisurely pace of the healing anime characters.
In addition to the collaboration goods, the booth will also offer original Initial D merchandise.
Purchasers at the venue will receive an original sticker as a bonus gift.
The full lineup of items and pricing is as follows:
- Original Print Cookies (12 pieces): 1,400 yen (approx. $9.50 USD / £7.50 GBP)
- Badge Can with Caramel (2 types): 1,400 yen each (approx. $9.50 USD / £7.50 GBP)
- Printed Shrimp Crackers (4 pieces): 800 yen (approx. $5.50 USD / £4.30 GBP)
- Original T-shirt (3 types, Sizes M/L/XL): 4,000 yen each (approx. $27.00 USD / £21.00 GBP)
- Original Muffler Towel: 1,800 yen (approx. $12.00 USD / £9.50 GBP)
- Tote Bag (2 types): 3,000 yen each (approx. $20.00 USD / £16.00 GBP)
- Original Mini Towel: 770 yen (approx. $5.20 USD / £4.10 GBP)
- 3-Piece Keychain: 1,500 yen (approx. $10.00 USD / £8.00 GBP)
- Original Clear File (3-piece set): 1,200 yen (approx. $8.00 USD / £6.50 GBP)
- Acrylic Keychain: 880 yen (approx. $6.00 USD / £4.70 GBP)
- Acrylic Sticker: 770 yen (approx. $5.20 USD / £4.10 GBP)
- Can Badge: 550 yen (approx. $3.70 USD / £2.90 GBP)
Sales will be conducted primarily at the San-Ei Sales Special Booth (Hall 1023) in the North Hall of Makuhari Messe, where Tokyo Auto Salon is set to take place.
Satellite booths will also operate on January 10 and 11 at the Perie Kaihin Makuhari Station popup shop and the Plena Makuhari 1F special shop.
Select items will also be available at APIT Shinonome in Tokyo and the Makuhari Tsutaya Bookstore.
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