Five Kigurumi Characters Take the Stage at Machiasobi vol.31
Jashin-chan Impact, Pugtaro, Hoppe-chan, Zundamon and Kikun appeared at the Super Kigurumi Greeting in Tokushima, hosted by Yurie Kozakai and Kazuki Yanase.
The Super Kigurumi Greeting event was held as part of Machiasobi vol.31 in Tokushima, with five kigurumi characters appearing on stage, according to Gigazine. Jashin-chan Impact, Pugtaro, Hoppe-chan, Zundamon and Kikun each took part in the event.
Voice actress Yurie Kozakai and producer Kazuki Yanase hosted the proceedings. Each character was introduced to the audience and then took on an Awa Odori dance challenge, the traditional dance associated with Tokushima.
Photography and video recording were permitted during the event. During the character segments, Zundamon took a handheld fan out of an edamame bag.
A Yurine cosplayer in the venue was also invited up on stage to pose with Jashin-chan Impact as part of the programme.
Next kigurumi event scheduled for October 18
Super Kigurumi Fight is scheduled to be held on October 18, 2026. Hoppe-chan has appeared in the format before: in May 2026 the character took part in Super Kigurumi Fight, and at an earlier event joined a sumo match and delivered repeated kicks. In 2026, the anime Hoppe-chan: The Secret of Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Gang aired.
Quick answers
When and where was the Super Kigurumi Greeting held?
It was held as part of Machiasobi vol.31 in Tokushima, with the event dated October 17, 2026.
Which characters appeared at the Super Kigurumi Greeting?
Jashin-chan Impact, Pugtaro, Hoppe-chan, Zundamon and Kikun took part, hosted by voice actress Yurie Kozakai and producer Kazuki Yanase.
When is the next Super Kigurumi event?
Super Kigurumi Fight is scheduled for October 18, 2026.