Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2014

According to unreliable sources, loveable-but-creepy pear-shaped blob Funassyi’s fame is skyrocketing by 500% daily, and it will soon rival Kumamon for most well-known yurukyara in the world. The gender-free blobby’s latest endeavor finds it collaborating with multiple Harajuku brands at LaForet, plastered across tees from Hell Cat Punks and Mint Neko or hugging your behind on the back of undies from Yummy Mart and more. The most impressive collaboration by far is a badge depicting Funassyi perched atop a unicorn in full lolita regalia. The Funassyi Collection is available May 2-18 at participating stores in LaForet Harajuku