Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011

Of all the cutesy audio gear coming out these days—mini Doraemon speakers that hang from your keitai strap, anyone?—this may take the cake in terms of cuddliness. Plug the Dancing Hello Kitty Speaker into your music player of choice, and this plush feline will start blasting sounds from her belly. Squeeze her hand, and she’ll even boogie to the music. Kitty comes in two standard colors and one “special” (read: more expensive) black-and-pink edition. If you’ve ever wanted to snuggle up with your speakers, your time has come.

Dancing Hello Kitty Speakers, ¥5,985 or ¥6,930. Available from Idea International stores and via www.idea-onlineshop.jp