{"rewrite":{"id":"r_210aa9a512da2b1e48692d73","clusterId":"c_ea021f48d9193c40d13a2847","slug":"chiikawa-movie-shimajiro-big-plushie-prize-launches-in-early-august","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Chiikawa Movie Shimajiro Big Plushie Prize Launches in Early August","summary":"Parade will release a big plushie of Shimajiro from the currently screening film Chiikawa: The Movie - The Secret of Mermaid Island as a prize starting in early August 2026. The plushie stands about 43 cm tall and reproduces Shimajiro's sturdy build, including his signature apron that reads \"Proud of Taste.\" The apron features a small pocket designed to hold chili peppers, a detail that has drawn praise from fans on social media for its faithfulness to the character. The reverse side of the plushie, described as a \"sturdy back,\" has also attracted attention, with social media comments focusing on the plump appearance. Parade will roll out the prize sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide. In addition, a lottery campaign on the Parade Prize official X account offers a chance to win the plushie, with applications accepted until August 16 at 23:59. Fans have commented on the plushie's size, comparing it to a small newborn, and praised the craftsmanship of the pocket detail.","whyItMatters":"The plushie's faithful reproduction of Shimajiro's apron pocket, down to holding chili peppers, shows how the film's character design details are driving merchandise appeal beyond the main cast.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eShimajiro is the owner of a shop that Chiikawa finds deep in the forest in the film, and his trademark is an apron reading \u0026#34;Proud of Taste.\u0026#34; He is a craftsman devoted to shellfish soup who knows the island\u0026#39;s sea inside out, and despite his sturdy build, he is reputed to have the finest delicate flavor adjustments on the island.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe big plushie expresses that sturdy physique at approximately 43 cm tall. Social media reactions have included \u0026#34;The quality is too good,\u0026#34; \u0026#34;It\u0026#39;s about the size of a small newborn,\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;It\u0026#39;s huge.\u0026#34; The apron\u0026#39;s small pocket can hold chili peppers, and fans have praised it with comments like \u0026#34;I feel the attention to detail in the reproduction of the pocket\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;It has a pocket!!? The craftsmanship is insane!\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side has also drawn attention, with comments such as \u0026#34;The back view is too much\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Pfft, plump butt!!!\u0026#34; The prize will be rolled out sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide starting in early August. The lottery campaign on Parade Prize\u0026#39;s official X account runs until August 16 at 23:59.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Parade's Chiikawa: The Movie plushie of Shimajiro puts the apron pocket with chili peppers at the center, a detail fans read as the character's defining trait. The 43 cm size turns a prize item into a display piece.","twitterPost":"Shimajiro's plushie apron pocket for chili peppers is the detail fans are praising, not the 43 cm size.","threadsPost":"Parade's Shimajiro plushie from Chiikawa: The Movie - The Secret of Mermaid Island leans on the apron's chili pepper pocket as the faithful detail. Fans are comparing the 43 cm size to a newborn, but the pocket is what they call craftsmanship.","newsletterBlurb":"Parade is releasing a big plushie of Shimajiro from the Chiikawa movie as a prize starting in early August. The 43 cm plushie reproduces his apron with a pocket for chili peppers, and a lottery campaign runs until August 16.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/01/185507.html\",\"title\":\"From \\\"Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island,\\\" \\\"Shimajiro\\\" BIG Plushie to Be Released as Prize! 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