Japanese fashion brand SuperGroupies, known for its epic anime and game collaborations, has consistently dropped highly-praised merch with tons of IPs.
Now, they're teaming up with "Mononoke the Movie," which just premiered its final chapter, "The Serpent God," in Japan. This fresh collab features watches, tote bags, and long wallets inspired by the enigmatic Medicine Seller, with each piece perfectly capturing the character's essence and the series' unique world. Pre-orders are live now on their official website.
The "Mononoke" TV anime first aired in July 2007, following the enigmatic Medicine Seller, a mysterious wanderer who travels across Japan wielding the Exorcism Sword to slay "mononoke" (malevolent spirits). Wherever he and his sword appear, a new "mononoke" inevitably emerges.
"Mononoke the Movie"'s three-part saga—"Karakasa," "Fire Rat," and the third chapter, "The Serpent God"—continues the series' iconic washi paper-texture art style and its breathtaking, scroll-painting-like world. It further deepens the Medicine Seller's mysterious allure and the franchise's rich, intricate visual aesthetics.
For this "Mononoke the Movie" collaboration, SuperGroupies brought their A-game with their signature watch designs, seamlessly blending the Medicine Seller's distinct traits into each watch, tote bag, and long wallet. The resulting styles are truly one-of-a-kind.
▼ Collaboration Watch Price: 23,100 JPY
The dial itself embodies the attire of the wandering Medicine Seller. A deep, serene navy blue dial is topped with a vibrant, kaleidoscopic patterned glass. The layered design of the dial, hands, and glass creates a profound, multi-dimensional visual effect, mirroring the depth of the series' narrative.
At its captivating center, an ornate design symbolizes the Medicine Seller's sword box. The hour hand, crafted in the shape of his scales, and the classic kanji numerals circling the dial, seem to transform the passage of time into fragments of historical memory.
▼ Collaboration Tote Bag Price: 18,700 JPY
This sleek and elegant tote bag exudes a sophisticated black charm. A vertical asagi-colored (light blue-green) stitch runs down the center, inspired by the overlapping front panels of the Medicine Seller's attire.
A subtle tag on the side represents the Medicine Seller's hair color. But the real showstopper is the embossed charm, exquisitely recreating the Medicine Seller's iconic scales. In stark contrast to its understated exterior, the bag's interior is a vibrant explosion of color. It features an original fabric design, cleverly arranging elements from the Medicine Seller's clothing and the series' iconic "Ooku" motifs in a grid pattern.
The buckle-free opening is another highlight, allowing for quick and easy access to your essentials. Sized to comfortably fit A4 documents, it's perfect for commuting, school, or everyday use.
▼ Collaboration Long Wallet Price: 15,400 JPY
This long wallet draws inspiration from the Medicine Seller's iconic look. Its most eye-catching feature is the embossed belt buckle design, conceptualized after his sword box. Open it up, and you're greeted by an embossed pattern of his distinctive "Ofuda" talismans. The vibrant card slots are inspired by the layered design of his clothing.
A classic pattern from his attire is subtly engraved in the corner. Inside the coin and bill compartments, an original, kaleidoscopic pattern symbolizes the world of "Mononoke the Movie." It's like stepping back into the opulent, vibrant, and eerily mysterious world of the "Ooku."
via： SuperGroupies