A 990 yen clear umbrella is already causing a collective headache for Japanese netizens before it even goes on sale... "Do people really dare to use it outside?" For the 30th anniversary of the release of "Pokemon Red/Green", 3COINS is launching a collaboration. Among the items, this clear umbrella, densely packed with all 151 original Pokemon, looks cute from afar but up close, it's like a giant Pokedex spread open. It quickly became the talk of the town among the first wave of products.
This "Pokemon 30th Anniversary 60cm Clear Umbrella (3COINS Vinyl Umbrella: 60cm / Pokemon 30th Anniversary)" is priced at 990 yen, with a rib length of about 60 cm and weighing approximately 380 grams. It features a one-touch open design for single-handed operation.
This is just one item from the first wave of products. 3COINS has prepared a total of 62 lifestyle goods and apparel accessories across three designs, including shopping bags, eco-bags, tote bags, tableware, stationery, and towels.
▼The post that went viral this time, sharing the product on X, had already surpassed 7.27 million views and accumulated approximately 59,000 likes at the time of the screenshot.
However, the comment section's initial heated discussion wasn't about the umbrella's specs, but rather its "survival dilemma." Many netizens, while eager to buy it, also worried that the product's popularity might attract resellers.
Others joked that even if they managed to get their hands on one, they'd probably only dare to keep it as a collector's item at home. Leaving it in a convenience store or a public umbrella stand outside a train station would likely mean a whole rainstorm of anxiety.
Another group of netizens was completely won over by the 990 yen price and the sheer density of the design, feeling that every time they opened it, it was like flipping through a giant Pokedex. The sight of all 151 original Pokemon neatly arranged evoked a strong sense of nostalgia. Some, after seeing it, wanted to collect the entire series, while others started clamoring for shopping bags with the same design.
And indeed, the official product lineup includes shopping bags, eco-bags, and tote bags. As for fans of later Pokemon generations, they quickly noticed their favorites weren't on the umbrella this time, so they'll have to hold out hope for the unannounced second wave.
The first wave of 3COINS Pokemon 30th Anniversary products is set to launch on October 10, 2026, at stores across Japan and on the official online store "PAL CLOSET". Due to anticipated large crowds on opening day, physical stores will implement a pre-lottery system for entry, with applications closing at 11:59 PM on September 23.
While even winning the lottery doesn't guarantee a purchase, it seems the real dilemma this time isn't just snagging one, but rather deciding whether to actually use it in the rain or keep it pristine as a collector's item.
via： X @HRK PAL CLOSET