Japanese capsule toy brand J.DREAM is collaborating with household goods giant Unicharm to transform "Wave-kun," the official mascot of their cleaning product line "Wave," into a new series of plush mascot capsule toys. The collection features five different designs, each priced at 500 JPY per gashapon play, and is slated for sequential release at capsule toy specialty stores across Japan starting in late September 2026.
Wave-kun is a small, blue cleaning fairy, characterized by its fluffy body and short legs. Its specialty lies in finding and collecting dust hidden in uneven surfaces and crevices. The character's diligent efforts to capture dust, only to be quietly discarded after completing its task, have frequently sparked discussions on social media, ultimately leading to its transformation into this palm-sized plush charm.
The five designs include lively poses of Wave-kun waving and spreading its arms, as well as one where it tightly hugs a dust bunny. Its fluffy, light blue body and endearing, slightly goofy expression perfectly capture the diligent yet charming essence of this little cleaning fairy.
Each plush comes with a large carabiner clip and a Wave logo tag, making it easy to attach to bags or pouches. Even more fitting to the character's concept, the back of the plush is made from a phone screen cleaning fabric. So, when you spot fingerprints on your screen, just grab Wave-kun for a quick wipe! This little fairy, constantly busy collecting dust, hasn't forgotten its duty even as a capsule toy!
Unicharm "Wave-kun" Plush Mascot
Designs: 5 types in total
Reference Price: 500 JPY per play (tax included)
Release Date: Late September 2026
via： ユニ・チャーム株式会社