Matsuya Official X Introduces Third Kobito Zukan Character 'Amakurisotsu' — A Kobito Pair That Hides Inside a Chestnut Bur
On April 18, Matsuya’s official X account (@matsuya_foods) posted to introduce Amakurisotsu, the third character in its Kobito Zukan collaboration.
Found it! The Kobito disguised as a chestnut, Amakurisotsu! It hides inside a chestnut bur in pairs of two! Order from Matsuya’s Kids’ Menu and get an Original Kobito Towel as a gift🎁 *The design you receive is randomly selected from 6 patterns
Kobito Introductions Become a Weekly Fixture
Following Sumomo no Uchi on April 3 and Ichigo Kurenai on April 10, the third character was introduced at a weekly pace. Each installment showcases the ecology of Kobito that disguise themselves as fruits or food.
| Date | Kobito | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Sumomo no Uchi | Clings to a plum and burrows inside |
| April 10 | Ichigo Kurenai | Pretends to be a strawberry |
| April 18 | Amakurisotsu | Disguises as a chestnut, enters a chestnut bur in pairs |
The towel giveaway (Part 1) runs through May 12. The Kobito Zukan collaboration overall runs through June 30, with about two and a half months remaining.
Editor's Note
Plum, strawberry, and now chestnut. The official weekly series introducing Kobito through a lineup of fruits is running steadily.