The legend of Momotaro, the brave and heroic oni-slaying warrior boy born from a giant peach, is my favourite Japanese folktale. And what better character to portray him than the adorable and similarly-named peachy-coloured Shiba Inu pup, Mametaro! Shiba Inu are my favourite dog breed, and I had dreamed that if I ever adopted one, I would definitely name him Momotaro, after the hero of the folktale. I honestly couldn't believe my eyes when this particular Mameshiba San Kyodai series was revealed!

The Mameshiba San Kyodai series has never disappointed me when it comes to quality, and this one is no exeption. This particular version of Mametaro is delightful, with such an adorab...Read moreClose

I picked Marble, the grey tuxedo cat; I like his colouration, and the fact that he has a "romantic" and "princely" personality, as stated on Amuse's character description. The "Koneko no Jewel" series is truly a masterpiece. I was really looking forward to the release of these adorable jewel-eyed kittens, and once I held Marble in my hands, I was delighted by the amazing high-quality and beautiful design of this plushie. These cats have a teddy bear style shape, and are very similar to Amuse's "Miracle Bunnies", only much higher quality, and softer and more huggable all around. I believe "Koneko no Jewel" is an improved remake of th...Read moreClose

Amuse is getting very creative with the positions of the Hige Manjyu kitties lately. This stretched out, lying down pose makes them look extra plump, round, and puffy, and all the more huggable! Yet again, I got my favourite character, Kuromame -- couldn't resist! Of course, his trademark endearingly grouchy expression never changes, not even when he's sleeping (or trying to, at least).

Like all Hige Manjyu plushies, the quality and design of these new sleeping cats is superb. Perfectly stuffed, with a lovely round shape reminiscent of a bean, and a cute big belly. "Kuromame" (which is the Japanese word for "black bean") really lives up to his namesake...Read moreClose

I chose Pecha, the tan bulldog -- he reminds me of a beloved rubber toy bulldog figure I had as a child, and I love his peachy-tan colouration and how he's sticking out his tongue. According to Amuse's description, Pecha is Boo's best friend, and is very good-natured. I especially love his plump, perfectly rotund and rubbable belly! He is so huggable and sweet! Pecha is extremely cuddly all around, and his cute lolling tongue is made of soft felt-like material. Seeing as he is a French bulldog Pecha's ears stick up, and are made of a soft but sturdy spongy material that keeps them upright. The embroidered details are lovely too, especially his cartoony eyes glancing cutel...Read moreClose

I chose the black cat -- he reminded me of one of my own real cats (who also happens to be a very round and chubby solid black cat). These Mochi Mochi XL Chubby Cat plushies by System Service Co., Ltd. are extremely high quality, squishy, and just as adorable and fat as they look in the stock photo. They are also a very nice large size, but not too large.

Like most mochi-style plushies, these cats are divinely squishy and stretchy, with super soft velboa fabric on the outside, and melted-marshmallow-like squashy stuffing on the inside. Purr-fect for cuddling and hugging tight! Just the right shape to fit in your arms and hold onto while sleeping. I love the chunky gumdrop shape and...Read moreClose

Kudos to Amuse for creating yet another irresistibly adorable and unique plushie animal series! I couldn't wait for the "Unicorn no Cony" big plushies to be released -- I ordered Cony (the serene white and blue sweetheart) right away. Cony is the absolute cutest unicorn plushie I have ever seen, and one of my new favourite Amuse animals. He looks like he floats on clouds. . . He is so beautifully-designed, with a very unique and graceful charm, and chibi-like qualities.

Cony has a most lovely silky-soft velour-like coat with a cool, smooth, delicate feel -- a different kind of material which I have not yet felt on other Amuse plushies. He is also extremely cuddly and...Read moreClose

I love the Miracle Bunny series, and ever since I got the Big-size Kuru, I've been keeping an eye on Guri, the adorable powder-blue boy bunny. I'm happy to add Guri to my collection (he is a great little brother for Kuru).

The Standard-size Miracle Bunnies are quite small in comparison to the Big-size (*see second photo for comparison), but still very cute, excellent quality, and well made nonetheless. Guri's face looks fine, quite adorable, and thankfully not wonky like some Standard-size Amuse plushies are occasionally known to be. Guri's gentle powder-blue fur colour is lovely, and the bright orange neck ribbon complements it perfectly. His head is perfectly ...Read moreClose

I am very pleased to finally add the sweet little grey fox, Gin-chan, to my collection. I love his silvery grey dark-pointed colouration. The plushie, despite its smallness, is very well constructed and excellent quality. His fur is extremely soft and very pleasant to touch, and his body is quite squishy. He is nice to have sitting on my desk as a little companion; he is the size of a newborn kitten (fits in your palm), and nearly as soft, so I like to reach out and stroke his soft fur and admire his adorable features.

The curled-up stance is very cute, and the Standard size is a lot smaller than the Big size, but still beautifully detailed. (*Note the size comparison in the added...Read moreClose

Sasuke is another adorable Shiba Inu character that I was eager to add to my plushie collection. I could tell that he was cute from the photo, but I was amazed as to just how cute and high-quality he was in person when I finally had him in my hands. I love this version of Sasuke because of that endearing expression -- he looks so full of joy and laughter! Also, the sailor theme looks perfect on him. His outfit is very smooth and soft.

First of all, I can confirm from experience as a longtime plushie collector that Sasuke is indeed a VERY high-quality plushie, inside and out. I saw some complaints about the quality in these reviews, and claims that these were supposedly "cheap&q...Read moreClose

I love the Hige Manjyu cats, and very pleased to see them in the upright-standing traditional lucky maneki-neko form again! Kuromame has returned with a new friend, Maneko! Since I already have Kuromame from the first maneki-neko red pillow series, I chose Maneko, the more traditional-looking white and gold kitty. I'm excited to finally see a new cat character added to the Manjyu mix! (And no red pillow attached this time, so I can really see his cute little feet and paw pads.)

The all new Maneko character is very cute and bright-eyed, with shiny white fur, and I love his traditional gold and black circular markings, red ears, and the koban coin he's holding. This has to ...Read moreClose

The Usa Dama-chan Rabbit plushies are a top favourite Amuse series of mine, and they just keep getting cuter! This upright position is so heart-meltingly adorable and perfect for Usa Dama-chan; you can really enjoy how big, round, and plump their fluffy bellies are! I got the set of both Usamofu and his peachy-pink sister Momofuwa.

They are much bigger than I imagined (honestly, huge!), and I adore them! Usamofu is so charming and dapper in his mint-green ribbon bow tie, with well-groomed snow-white fur; and Momofuwa is so sweet and feminine in gentle pink, with a lavender neck bow and a pretty flower on her ear.
Their fur texture is soft and super fluffy, their distinct bean ...Read moreClose

I ordered Hokuto the Shiba Inu, and he is the perfect Mochi Mochi plushie to add to my collection. If you are not familiar with mochi/marshmallow-style plushies, they are made with an ultra marshmallowy, stretchy velboa fabric and divinely squishy cloudlike stuffing, bringing cuddliness and huggable squishiness to a whole new dimension.

I own a plethora of different types of mochi plush animals, and this roly-poly Shiba pup by Yamani Co., Ltd is super adorable and unique, not to mention very high-quality. I positively adore how large, round and fat he is! His big white tummy is circular, and his massive squishy belly just pancakes over any surface you place him on!
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I love all types of squirrels, and when this particular and unique Amuse flying squirrel series caught my eye, I couldn't resist. I got the cream/tan-coloured squirrel, Yuki-chan. I wasn't sure what to expect, as this Amuse series is rather obscure, but I was not disappointed. The quality of the plushie (as always with Amuse products) is excellent. I could find nothing wrong with my flying squirrel. My Yuki-chan looks pretty much exactly like he does in the stock photos here. He is so big and plump he reminds me of a marmot due to his colouration.

This flying squirrel is delightfully plump and round, adorable, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. His design, round shape and degr...Read moreClose

The "A Cat I Am" series by SK Japan is a rare delight for cat lovers and plushie collectors. I'm glad I decided to get Ginta, the lovely silver-grey cat. For such a high-quality, large, and beautiful cat plush, the price, even with shipping, is absolutely worth it!

Ginta is extremely soft, fluffy, and squishy -- so nice to cuddle with. His body is rather flat due to his lounging position, with long outstretched legs, but he is a very soothing and comforting plushie to hug, pet, and hold on your lap or chest. He is the size of a real cat. The entire body, from head to tail is very squishy and loosely stuffed, rendering it floppy, which I love, and the fur material is ...Read moreClose

If you're looking for the perfect super cuddly, cute, and accurately designed whale shark plushie, look no further! I'm so glad I decided to get one of these!
If you are not familiar with mochi/marshmallow-style plushies, they are made with an ultra marshmallowy, stretchy velboa fabric and divinely squishy stuffing, bringing cuddliness and huggable squishiness to a whole new dimension. These adorable mochi whale sharks are unique, superbly-made, high-quality, and wonderfully cuddly in every way.

I chose the "Light Blue" colour whale shark, and he is a beautiful aquamarine shade. I thought he might be a more firm type of mochi-plush (one that feels like memor...Read moreClose

I am very impressed by the quality and size of this particular Pote Usa Loppy series! I've wanted to get a Milk Tea-chan for a while, and I'm so glad I selected this version. I am over the moon with my Milk Tea -- he is absolutely precious, and my favourite Loppy in my collection by far!

Note, these Loppies are actually "Jumbo" size -- meaning they're a tad bit smaller than the "Big" size. This is actually a good thing, in my opinion, because they are a lot easier to cuddle with and hug tight. Milk Tea-chan is extremely huggable, and he is delightfully squishy! I have found that the Big-size Loppies are usually quite firmly-stuffed, but these slig...Read moreClose

I love the Coroham series, and was happy to find that Amuse had released another Big-size version of the snow-white hamster, Yukimaru. He is one of my favourite Corohams. Older releases of him in this size are difficult to find, and I think this winter-themed variation really captures Yukimaru's personality. He looks like a big fluffy snow hamster!

This plushie is extremely high-quality, and even cuter in person. Yukimaru's face has perfect symmetry, his eyes are aligned, and he looks well-shaped from every side - no deformity whatsoever. His chubby cheeks have the cutest pink blush. His pure white fur is nice and fluffy-soft, and he is stuffed to an ideal squishiness, but...Read moreClose

I love rabbits, and although these new Miracle Bunnies look quite different than all of the other Amuse rabbit characters, I finally caved and bought Kuru, the brown boy bunny with the sweet shy-looking expression. I was not disappointed; quite the opposite, in fact! I am positively delighted with Kuru! The Miracle Bunnies are endearingly whimsical in design. These cuties are like adorable fairy rabbits! They've got a cartoony, teddy-bear sort of look to them, and are made in the same style as the Happy Tails Cats made by Amuse a while ago.

Kuru's true fur colour is taupe rather than the slightly darker brown shade shown in the photos here. It is a beautiful wintry shade,...Read moreClose

I love the Kogitsune Konkon foxes! Definitely one of my favourite series of Amuse animals. Last year I got the set of big-size Konkon (red fox) and Yukinojo (white Arctic fox), as well as the teeny standard-size Konta. Konta is my favourite fox character of the group, and I was hoping Amuse would make a huggable big-size plushie of him one day -- my wish came true! I ordered the plume-tailed Konta as soon as he became available on TOM.

I absolutely love the new lying down and curled-up pose that emphasizes the fox's lovely plumed tail. The pose is also accurate to the relaxed, resting position displayed by real foxes -- so cute how they naturally curl up in a ball and wrap the...Read moreClose

I love Shiba Inus, and I adore the peachy-cream colours and simplistic cuteness of this mochi plushie. Such a cute, funny cylindrical Shiba, complete with curly tail! I also love his adorable chubby white tummy, which has an endearing pudgy roundness seen when you hold him up. He is a joy to hug and cuddle! He reminds me of peach mochi in the shape of a Shiba Inu.
This plushie is uber soft and squishy, like a fluffy marshmallow cloud. If you are not familiar with "mochi-style" plushies, they are made with an ultra marshmallowy, stretchy velboa fabric and divinely squishy stuffing, bringing cuddliness and huggable squishiness to a whole new dimension.

This Mocchiizu Sh...Read moreClose

I'm so pleased that Amuse is adding more characters to the adorable Usa Dama-chan rabbit plushie series! I love these endearingly plump Hige-Manjyu-like bunnies! They do indeed use the same basic pattern as the Hige Manjyu Cats, and are like a fusion of Hige Manjyu and Pote Usa Loppy. I own the "Cafe-mofu" bunny from the first series and love him to bits, so I couldn't resist adding another one of these rotund bean-shaped bunnies to my collection. I ordered the adorable creamy brown lop-ear, "Mofuchoco", from this second series. Her rich caramel colour combined with the little splash of creamy white on her chest immediately makes me think of the classic sweet &...Read moreClose

I ordered Yume-chan, the solid white odd-eyed cat.
This cat is incredible -- such a beautifully-made plush! Amuse never disappoints when it comes to the incredible high quality of their plushies, and this new Dakko Neko Muunyan series is extremely unique and lovely when it comes to design. These cats look very realistic and lifelike in design and proportion as opposed to the more cartoony styles of other Amuse cat characters. I love Hige Manjyu and Tsuchineko, but this is absolutely a new favourite!

I love my Yume-chan so much! He looks like a regal cat prince! He has such a noble face, like that of a young white lion. He has a perfectly-shaped feline muzzle, with a flocked (f...Read moreClose

I can't sleep without a mochi-style plushie in my arms. They are extraordinarily squishy, light and springy, and bring softness and cuddliness to a whole new dimension. I collect mochi plushies, typically in cat form, as I am a cat-lover. However, Amuse's latest "Mochikko" releases have become considerably firmer and less squishy and stretchy than the ones released last year, which I think is a downgrade. Nonetheless, I decided to give these adorable Neko Nyanzu loaf kitties a try.
I couldn't resist the ginger tabby, Toranyan, and his adorable and unique ">_<" expression. Looking at his joyful, laughing face makes me smile. He is a cheerful shade ...Read moreClose

I pre-ordered the entire set, as all of these kitties are favourites of mine. My goodness, Vol. 19 is PAW-some!

Whiteshadow is possibly the cutest and most amazing Neko plushie made by Banpresto thus far. I cannot believe the details that went into this little guy -- details that cannot be seen in-game! He's got a cat paw-print design on the back of his cape, his grinning mouth can be seen if you peek under his mask, and best of all, he's got the most adorable and funny little short white tail! It looks like a bunny's tail, but slightly more puffy. He is endearingly chubby (must be because of all the Sashimi he steals from your yard!), he has lovely cyan eyes, and he...Read moreClose

So glad I pre-ordered Baby Chappy! He's my favourite Pote Usa Loppy, and absolutely the cutest of this particular Baby Loppy series. He's got a little binky in his mouth! My heart just melted from cuteness overload -- this baby boy bun-bun is just as sweet as can be! Seriously, that binky completes the look and makes Chappy special and unique from the rest.

Portraying the Loppies as babies is definitely another stroke of genius by Amuse. Such adorable details; I love the little bib, and the coloured body that implies that the bunny is wearing soft pajamas. Sky blue is the perfect colour to go with Chappy's creamy brown fur.
The quality of the newer Pote Usa Lopp...Read moreClose

Wow, this is a first for the Hige Manjyu series! I've always loved the maneki-neko and the legend behind it, and these plump-bellied bean-bun kitties purr-fectly portray the image of these traditional Japanese lucky beckoning cat charms. I chose Kuromame, not only because he my favourite Hige Manjyu cat, but because I love the legend of the black-colour maneki-neko. It is said that the black maneki-neko not only brings luck and fortune to its owner, but also specifically scares away evil spirits. And just look at Kuromame's face -- that piercing, unblinking, vigilant gaze will scare away even the fiercest oni! 😸

Aside from the awesomeness of the maneki-neko folklo...Read moreClose

I'm crazy about mochi-style plushies, especially squishy cats! They're so huggable, I consider them therapeutic. I can't sleep without one in my arms.
I'm happy to finally be able to order the cute cream-coloured Goroneko, "Ito" (but I'd buy all three of them if TOM would just re-stock! Argh! 😿)

These "Goroneko" kitties are a rarity -- and they're absolutely delightful, just as good as (if not better than) Amuse's "Mochikko" plush series. The quality is outstanding, and these round, roly-poly felines have such a uniquely adorable look, with innocent beady-eyed expressions, soft bean-shaped whisker pads, a...Read moreClose

I ordered the set of both Peaches and Rascal -- and I'm so glad I did! The elusive Peaches is a beloved favourite Neko of mine, and merchandise of Rascal, the adorable grey tuxedo cat, is hard to come by. Both of these cushion-like plushies are terrific, super fluffy and wonderfully detailed!
I've always loved this sleepy, endearingly torpid pose of the Neko Atsume cats in-game (usually occurring when they rest on pillows), so it's nice to see them made into plushies this way!

The material on these is quite different than what Banpresto normally uses on Neko Atsume plushies -- it is comprised of very soft, fuzzy and fluffy looped threads, so they are way softer ...Read moreClose

This is my first Mameshiba San Kyodai plush -- I'm so glad I finally decided to add one of the "Bean Brothers" to my collection! He's wonderful, and I can see why this particular Amuse series is so popular. As soon as I saw Mametaro, the classic red Shiba Inu pup, wearing a train stationmaster's uniform, my heart just melted. I love trains, and anything to do with trains and conductors. Being a cat person, I mainly collect cat plushies, but Shiba Inus are my favourite breed of dog, and Mametaro is just too cute, especially in his uniform!

Mametaro is super soft and quite squishy to hug -- super cuddly! I was delighted to find that he wasn't too firm, bu...Read moreClose

The Sasurai no Tabineco plush cat series centers around four chubby boy cat friends/brothers who love to travel and go on adventures together. What won me over about these unique plush cats was their adorable pot-bellies -- I adore pudgy, rotund critters, especially cats. Their little x-stitched belly-buttons just completes this endearing look. I ordered the cream-coloured cat, "Mikemura-san", and he looks even better in person than in the stock photos. Such lovely, cute details and colours!

Firstly, these cats are MASSIVE! The dimensions listed here are correct, but you won't believe how big they really are when you finally hold them in your arms. They are almost th...Read moreClose

I'm happy to finally add Ramses the Great, in plushie charm form, to my collection of rare Neko Atsume cat plushies! I love how he is a clever combination of a Sphynx (hairless cat) and an Egyptian Sphinx. He is quite adorable and very well-made!

The plushie itself, like all of Banpresto's Neko Atsume plush toys, is lovely, soft, squishy, and purr-fectly detailed and accurate to the design of the in-game character. Normally, we can't see most of Ramses' body due to the Pyramid Tent that covers him in the game when he shows up in your yard -- but the plushie shows all of his features, from head to tail. Seeing as he has dark points on his muzzle and feet, like a S...Read moreClose

Edit - 28/7/17: After a while of comparing my newer Torakichi with my older set of Mochikko Tsumeru cats, I found that these newer Mochikko plushies, although very nice, are (in my opinion) just not as good as the previous ones from last year. They are much more thickly stuffed and firm, compared to the more divinely squishy-soft, stretchy and floppy previous set. They are not super-stretchy at all, like they used to be. I prefer the cloudy-soft stretchy squishiness of the older versions. These newer ones also have a boxier appearance to their loaf shape, with bigger foreheads and faces, and slightly shorter ears. The stitching is also more firm, and the seams are completely different, so th...Read moreClose

I'm definitely a cat person -- but I LOVE Shibas! Shibas are the most catlike, fastidious, independent, and regal of all dog breeds, and I've been looking for a really nice Shiba Inu plushie to add to my stuffed animal menagerie for a while. I knew I had found the perfect one when I saw that this cutie was a gloriously, marshmallowy soft and squishy mochi-style plush -- the best kind of plushie! I got the M-size Shiba, and he is lovely in every way.
Beautiful details all around (I like the cute embroidered black paw pads especially), the perfect size, and so well-made! I love his adorable sleepy face, and have nicknamed him Momotaro, for his lovely peaches-and-cream fur colour...Read moreClose

I love Bengal Jack! Pre-ordered him (Chip & Pasty as well) in December. What an adorable kitty crew! I love all three of them!

Bengal Jack is the rare gem of Vol. 18. Upon receiving this Bengal Tabby pirate, I noticed right away that his fur material was very different; it has a frizzed-out, scraggy, and roughish texture that I have never seen on any of the other Neko Atsume plush charms. At first I was a little disappointed in the odd texture and thought I had received a dud. But, being an avid collector of these Neko plushies, it soon occurred to me that his rather scraggly fur texture was probably intended by Banpresto -- Bengal Jack's plush model is supposed to have a r...Read moreClose

I'm so glad I was able to pre-order the lovely lavender Loppy, Sumire-chan. She is a beautiful bunny, and I am very impressed with the quality of these nesoberi (lying-down style) Pote Usa Loppies! Any plushie in nesoberi style makes an awesome cuddle buddy due to the particular shape and floppiness.

My Sumire-chan looks exactly like she is shown in the product photos, a lovely shade of lavender. The material is smooth and minky-soft, the stuffing is just squishy enough, and I am very happy with the size. I was a bit worried because these Loppies looked so huge in the photos, but she is actually the perfect size (not too big, but not too small), and super soft and fluffy! I ne...Read moreClose

I couldn't wait for these, as I love the Coroham Hamster series, and these appear to be a remake of the endearing "Mocchiri" style Corohams (lying on their bellies instead of sitting upright), which I believe were released only one other time, about 2 years ago, and are long sold out. So as soon as these became available on TOM, I ordered the squirrel, Risumaru -- and then the peachy Momo-chan hamster shortly after, because I couldn't resist his adorable face!

I had high expectations for these particular Corohams, and I must say. . . these were even better than I anticipated! These are the absolute chubbiest, fluffiest, and most heart-meltingly adorable hamster p...Read moreClose

If you're familiar with the adorable rotund bean-shaped Hige Manjyu cat plush series by Amuse, you will recognize the very similar shape of these bun-buns! Plump bean-shaped bodies, round heads, humorously small paws tucked under. . . Yup! Basically, these are ultra fluffy bunnies in "Hige Manjyu style"! Another stroke of genius by Amuse - and personally a dream come true for me, as I love rabbits almost as much as I love cats, and I am an avid collector of the Hige Manjyu cats as well as the Pote Usa Loppies. These Usa Dama-chan are kind of like a fusion of the two - only these bunnies have a more realistic look than the chibi-styled Pote Usa Loppies. As soon as I saw these b...Read moreClose

I adore mochi-style plushies, especially cats, so I was happy to find these after collecting all of the Amuse "Mochikko" plushies.

I love black cats, so I chose Kuroki-san out of the set; I am especially fond of his unique cyan-blue eyes! He is adorable, with round, simple features, and a cute little x-shaped belly-button stitched on his tummy. Kuroki reminds me of my favourite Hige Manjyu cat, Kuromame (sans the trademark funny grouchy face). These Tabineco Marshmallow cats do not have much facial expression like the Hige Manjyu cats do, but their plump cream-coloured whisker pads are positively endearing, and you won't be able to resist pinching them.😸
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Out of all the Amuse animals, I adore the Hige Manjyu cats the most -- just can't resist their endearingly rotund bean shape and adorable personalities!

Onigiri, a lesser-known Hige Manjyu cat character, makes his debut as a Big-size plushie in the latest gourmand-themed "Gohan" series, and I am over the moon with him! He is even better than I expected, and a new favourite of mine. Amuse has definitely improved the quality and design of the Hige Manjyu cats. I have Mi-sama, Kuromame, and Fuku-nyan from previous releases, and I am relieved and very pleased that Onigiri is a lot squishier and less firm to the touch than the others -- yet he still retains his round and ...Read moreClose

Apricot and Ganache are adorable enough as Neko Atsume cats, but this particular pose intensifies their cuteness to an unbearable degree. Cats roll over to expose their tummies when relaxed and playful, and also to show trust to their owners, and I love how this particular cat position is depicted in Neko Atsume. I am quite pleased that Hit-Point actually released a plushie pair of two of my favourite cats in this pose (currently only seen in-game when a cat is playing with the Butterfly Swarm or Busy Bee toys).

I ordered the set of both Ganache and Apricot, as I love both kitties and personally think of them as brother and sister. Both are equally adorable, perfectly coloured, deta...Read moreClose

I have a weakness for cute critters with chubby tummies, and this particular sitting up stance makes these famous alpacas look even more adorable than ever -- so I finally caved and bought the white one, Shiro-chan, from this set.

Firstly, Shiro is absolutely adorable, even cuter in person than in the photos. I was very pleased to see that his fluffy tummy was even plumper than I expected, too. He is very thick and chubby all around, with chunky little legs and arms; he looks like he's reaching forward and begging you for a hug.
I'm also pleased by the size; he isn't too big, just the perfect size to cuddle, in my opinion, and doesn't take up too much space....Read moreClose

My first Coroham Hamsters - I picked Lettuce-kun and Risumaru.
I am once again delighted by the angelic cuteness and amazing detail of Amuse's animal plushies!

These ham-hams are squishy-soft and so endearingly plump and round! They are a bit bigger and softer than I expected, and their features are very realistic. The beady black eyes, innocent expressions, stubby tails (or fluffy, in Risumaru's case), and tiny pink paws and feet are to die for! They also sit up perfectly on a flat surface, even though their bottoms are so round. My heart melted when I took these cuties out of the box, and I just held them in my hands, stroked them and squeezed their soft tummies al...Read moreClose

I got two -- the Butter Roll and the Flower Kashipan (which actually looks more like a Knot Roll). I kept the Butter Roll for myself, and gave the Flower Kashipan to my mom as a surprise gift, because she loves baking homemade bread. She thought it was very cute, but I think my brother likes it more -- he keeps taking the Flower Kashipan charm off the windowsill where my mom displayed it to squeeze and smell it! I'll have to get one for him too. 😸

I am once again blown away by Amuse's ingenious designs. These bread charms are very unique and super realistic in appearance, with perfect colouration. They are squishy, with a dry spongy feel that is very similar to rea...Read moreClose

I couldn't help but order the entire set, as all of these kitties are favourites of mine -- particularly Ginger, Ganache, and Tabitha.

- Ginger is my favourite of the set -- he is such a lovely, vibrant shade of red, and he's just so cute! I will probably carry him with me when I go out and hold him in my hand and pet him. I'm glad more plushies of Ginger (a.k.a. Akage-san, “Redhead”) are being made in different styles in addition to the ballchain plushies, as he is one of the cutest regular cats in Neko Atsume.
- Ganache is an absolutely beautiful shade of chocolate brown, and so smooth and soft, like chocolate frosting on a cake. Of...Read moreClose

Amuse has done it again! Best Tsuchineko EVER! I got the Calico, and let me tell you, he is one of the softest, squishiest, and most lovable plushies that I have ever had the delight of cuddling with (and I adore his cute little face with big, round beady eyes and an innocent bunny-like expression). I am positively elated with him, and he fits so purr-fectly with my Mochi-style plushie collection.

Mochikko plushies have a very luxurious, futuristic, and downright heavenly feel to them, and these cats are no exception. The Mochikko-style Tsuchineko are definitely stuffed more thickly than the Mochikko Tsumeru! Hige Manjyu and regular Mochikko Hige Manjyu style cat plushies (which ar...Read moreClose

I couldn't resist ordering Mi-sama (the calico) in this particular style, munching happily on a little fried shrimp with that trademark Neko smile on her face. She is absolutely endearing, and I just burst into a grin when I took her out of the box.
She is super soft and squishy, absolutely lovely to hold and squeeze; the outer matierial is very soft, shiny, and sleek -- outstanding quality, as always. I love Mi-sama's perfect rotundness and tiny little paws and feet with cute pink paw pads. The little tempura shrimp in her mouth is very fluffy, and the red collar is a nice touch, as it matches the tail of the shrimp. The plushie fits right in your hand, but isn't too sma...Read moreClose

[06 Feb. 2017] Out of Vol 17, I pre-ordered Señor Don Gato right away, and I am very glad to at last own a plushie of this cunning feline swordsman. The plushie looks even better in person, and again, I am very pleased with the size! Quite large -- he is exactly 7 inches tall from top to bottom!

The details are incredible and purr-fect, as always. Señor Don Gato is just too cute and quite debonair with his regal red outfit, his boots, his black mustache, and his little sword brandished and at the ready -- he reminds me of Puss in Boots! His red outfit with yellow trim (complete with a flowing white cravat, feathered cap, and those trademark boots) is quite handsome, a...Read moreClose

I chose Mochio, the solid white cat with the neon-green collar. I love his gleeful expression, grinning with eyes closed in contentment. I had previously ordered the teeny mascot version of Mochio, and though they are very similar, the Standard size are quite a bit larger, but not nearly as large as the Big-size cats.

The larger "standard" size makes Mochio squishier, chubbier, softer, and more huggable and elastic than the miniature mascot version, and the features are more detailed. He is divinely soft and squishy, like all the Mochikko cats, and super stretchy and velvety. It is a great plushie to hug and squeeze in your hands, and fun to stretch him in so many ways. ...Read moreClose

After collecting all of the Amuse Mochikko Hige Manjyu Cats and falling in love with their heavenly squishy-softness, I realized that you can never have too many mochi plushies -- so I finally decided to order one of these adorable bun-buns. I am positively elated with him!

I chose Yuki-pyon, the white bunny. He is HUGE, extremely cute and delightfully plump and round (cylindrical in shape with a rounded face and bottom), and very wide, with a big soft belly. His little puff ball of a tail is perfect, and the ears, made of a soft foamy material, stand upright (although one ear on mine tends to flop forward). The adorable big-eyed innocent expression and stubby limbs just intensify t...Read moreClose

Tough choice between the two, but finally I settled on Yukinojo, the Arctic fox -- and I LOVE him!
His white fur is super soft, very fluffy, silky, and smooth, with a glowing, pure snow-white sheen that glistens under the light. He is lovely to pet, and his softness makes him wonderful to hug and cuddle with. He is definitely squishy, and his roundness makes him easy to squeeze and hold close. He is the ideal size for cuddles. Like a minky blanket, his fur material absorbs your body heat when you hug him, so he keeps you warm too!

I love the idea of a chubby fox, as real life foxes aren't normally so round and pudgy like these cuties. The plushie is very plump all around....Read moreClose

I love the adorable Cow Cat! I wonder why he's crying. . . His little tearful face just melts my heart. I relate to his gloomy personality, which is why he is my favourite Tsuchineko of this series. (I'll do my best to cheer up this little chap; and when I'm feeling sad, he will be there for me to hug.)

This older series of Tsuchineko are extremely squishy and soft, and I love their expressions! I recently got the newest Siamese Tsuchineko as well, and compared to him, the Cow Cat is significantly squashier -- almost mochi-like. The material comprising his fur is very sleek, shiny, and ultra soft, and the insides of his ears are very velvety/minky. The little teardrop...Read moreClose

Konta is a bit smaller than I expected, not quite medium-sized; he fits right in my hand.
Nonetheless, I love this fox and his adorable grinning face -- his eyes closed, as if he is in a meditative state of utmost peace and contentment.

His bright reddish-gold colouration matches his charming, cheerful and serene personality, and he is absolutely the cutest of the bunch. The leaf on top of his head just intensifies his cuteness.

This little fox is very soft and beautifully made with great attention to detail. He has a small pocket of plastic pellets inside his back, and the rest of his body is squishy soft with polyester fluff. His long bushy tail is also freely mova...Read moreClose

I absolutely adore this small-size plushie of the ginger cat, Fuku-nyan. In this style, he reminds me of an adorable plump little orange in size, colour, and shape! His round body fits perfectly in my hand like an orange, and he is soft and squishy. I am very pleased by how squishy he is. Of course, he isn't mochi-style squishy, but more squishable than your average plushie.

One thing I love most about the design is the small pocket of plastic "beans" (pellets) at the base/belly of the plush. Not only does this provide balance for the plush to sit upright, but when I touch or stroke the cat's belly, it feels like he's purring as the pellets inside vibrate a...Read moreClose

I've had my eye on the Siamese from this particular Tsuchineko set for a while -- I think he's the cutest of them all. (His brown-pointed colouration also reminded me of one of my top favourite cat characters from Neko Atsume, Jeeves.) I'm so glad I finally decided to order him, because I am delighted with this little Siamese sweetheart.

I was a little surprised to see that the Siamese looks significantly different from the sample plush shown in the product photos here. Bear in mind that his fur is actually cream-coloured instead of white, and his nose is dark brown instead of pink. Nonetheless, I think the final product looks even cuter, and more like a traditional ...Read moreClose

The stellar quality of this Neko Atsume blanket far exceeded my expectations! I got the "Pink" design with Tubbs and Peaches (as I adore both of these cats from the game).

The blanket itself is extremely soft, made of very high-quality short micro-fiber minky fabric on both sides. The underside is slightly fluffier. I was honestly very pleasantly surprised by how ultra-soft and minky it was when I took it out of the package. The colours are mellow, but the graphic is printed very clearly and crisply on the fabric.
Note that the size of the blanket is small -- it will only cover barely half of a twin-size bed. It is also lightweight, not thick and heavy, but it is sti...Read moreClose

Snowball and Smokey, the token solid white cat and solid black cat of Neko Atsume, respectively, go together like Yin and Yang! I couldn't help but order both of them when I finally got a good look at the actual live product photos. They are even better in person and purr-fectly shaped! Absolutely stellar quality and no defects whatsoever.

These kitties are quite large -- I believe these are the biggest ones Banpresto has made to so far. They are adorably plump and much wider than I expected, with nice big round bellies, which I love (I guess I've been keeping them very well-fed, making sure I refill their bowls with Frisky Bitz in my game 24/7). Their stocky, chubby legs...Read moreClose

I seriously LOVE these Mochikko cats! After getting the entire sets of the Big-size standard- and Tsumeru!-style Hige Manjyu Mochikko kitties, I thought a miniature one would be nice to carry with me on the go, as I like to fiddle with small plushies in my hands during car rides or while waiting, etc.

Mochio, the solid white cat with the neon-green collar, caught my eye; he seems to be a relatively new and rare Amuse Hige Manjyu cat character, and I just love his joyful expression -- closed eyes and open grinning mouth. He really is like a cat-shaped marshmallow, in every aspect: colour, shape, size, and ultra-squishiness! He is absolutely adorable, and is made exactly like the big ...Read moreClose

I'm a major cat lover, and an avid collector of cat plushies. I got the Abyssinian back in October after reading a lot of rave reviews about these Amuse "Tsuchineko" cats (also affectionately referred to as "catslugs" by some fans due to their legless appearance and long round bodies).
They are adorable and charming indeed, portraying relaxed cats in the classic "loaf" position -- with their paws and legs completely tucked in under their bodies, resembling loaves of bread. I'm happy that I was able to order the Abyssinian version too, as I think he has the cutest face of the trio; his satisfied and completely tranquil expression reminds me of Tu...Read moreClose

I've never seen a cat-shaped blanket before -- this is truly another must-have if you are a cat lover.
I'm crazy for the endearingly rotund bean-shaped kitties of Amuse's Hige Manjyu series, and Kuromame the grumpy black cat is my favourite of the bunch. Of course, with a few plushies of him and his friends on my bed, this blanket modeled in his image complemented the theme purr-fectly.

The blanket is a good large size. It fits well over a twin-sized bed and is very decorative. It's also nice to wrap around yourself when relaxing. I love how the little cat feet stick out at the bottom -- excellent details! The material is very high quality and soft; the un...Read moreClose

I've always loved the ethereal and angelic Saint Purrtrick, so I'm overjoyed to have a plushie of him at last. Preordered him in October - it was worth the wait! He's amazing! 😻

Saint Purrtrick (a.k.a. "Nekomata-san" in Japan) is based on the mysterious two-tailed ghost cat with mystical powers known as a "Nekomata", often portrayed in Japanese legends. Due to the two short little rabbit-like tails, this Neko is also based on the Japanese Bobtail cat breed as well; most Nekomata are portrayed with two long tails, so Saint Purrtrick is quite special.
The plushie itself is, as always, a perfect replica of its in-game counterpart. Lovely...Read moreClose

Mochikko kitties are invading my house! Ever since I got my first Amuse "mochikko" style cat plush (Kuromame from the original Hige Manjyu sitting style), I can't stop collecting them!

In this loaf-shaped pillow-like "Tsumeru!" style, I purchased Fuku-Nyan, the sweet and tranquil ginger cat, AND Kuromame, the adorably grumpy black cat (my personal favourite Amuse cat character). And I definitely plan on getting more! 😸💕

Amuse has truly made an incredible breakthrough in plushie designs; these ultra-squishy, cuddly and adorable mochikko plush cats are unrivaled in their heavenly softness. The outside material is silky and velvety, an...Read moreClose

I LOVE Jeeves -- so much! I am positively elated to finally hold him in my hands in soft plushie form! This dapper, mustached kitty of Neko Atsume has made his plush debut in Vol. 15, and he absolutely has one of the best and most detailed designs from Banpresto's Neko keychain series I've seen so far. This mini plush is a purr-fect replication of Jeeves' in-game design!
He's just too cute: dressed in his snazzy suit and vest, little bow-tie and monocle, with his neatly-parted patch of chestnut hair, blue eyes, and (best of all) that adorable (and rather mysterious) golden striped tanuki tail! (I just wish his tail was fluffier.)
Jeeves is also much bigger than ...Read moreClose

I'm so glad I was able to order Kuromame, the black cat -- I love his endearingly unamused look. Even better, this plush. . . WOW. . . I cannot believe how divinely soft and squishy it is! Honestly, it's like hugging a cloud!

The outer material has a super smooth silky/velvety texture, and it is extremely pliable and stretchy, with an elasticity very similar to a micro-bead pillow. To complement this purr-fectly, the stuffing inside is so wonderfully squishy -- it feels like marshmallow fluff mixed with a cloud! It doesn't contain micro-beads -- it's some kind of very high-quality polyester fluff. To keep the plush ultra-squishy and pliant, there isn't too ...Read moreClose

These cute little mini Neko plushies serve as pretty good phone cleaners and have a different type of material on their bellies (Peaches and Pickles), bottoms (Sunny and Pepper), or back (Tubbs). The material comprising most of the plushie is extremely velvety soft, and they are nice to hold in your hand. You have the option to use the ballchain to attach them to your bag as a keychain, or use the phone jack plug to hang it from your phone (although they are rather large for a phone charm). I chose Tubbs and Peaches, two of my favourite cats.

Peaches is simply adorable! I love her design -- how content and joyful she looks lying flat and splayed out on her belly like a sleepy kitte...Read moreClose

Mr. Meowgi has become one of my favourite rare Nekos recently, and I am so glad I was able to order this plushie before it sold out. This charmingly focused cat samurai is so unbelievably adorable! Mr. Meowgi looks even better in person than in the stock photo here. Banpresto always makes amazing big plushies of the rare Neko Atsume cats, but they did a particularly stellar job with Mr. Meowgi.

Firstly, he is so well-shaped, highly detailed, and perfectly stuffed. The 12 inch size of the plush is ideal to hug and carry around with you -- not too big, not too small. I love how round his head is; he is so soft and cuddly, very nice to hug and squeeze, and he even has a little rounded...Read moreClose

I chose the "Heart" design, because I love Tubbs and Peaches (they're so cute all snuggled up together), and the graphics on the inside paper (especially the Tubbs note graphic) are absolutely adorable and feature many of my favourite cats from Neko Atsume.

I was surprised by the nice size and durability of the note pad. It is actually very sturdy, with strong binding, and has a clear plastic covering/sheet on the outside to protect the book and keep the paper from getting creased. The quality is fantastic and it has a lot more note sheets than I expected. The colours are vibrant and crisp. It's so nice, I am reluctant to write anything on the notes -- but it ha...Read moreClose

Yes! More Conductor Whiskers merchandise! I just had to get the blue bag when I saw that it had a large graphic of Conductor Whiskers on the front side. As always, this vigilant tri-colour feline railroader (my top favourite cat next to Tubbs) looks as cute as ever on the front graphic, playing with his Twisty Rail toy and generously leaving you some gold sardines as he snacks on a bowl of Frisky Bitz. I absolutely love the little railroad track patterns in the background! The back side of the bag displays an array of Mr. Whiskers' cat friends, including Tubbs, Fred, Marshmallow, Peaches, Ginger, Sassy Fran, Bob the Cat, and other adorable fan favourite Neko Atsume cats, with various li...Read moreClose

Finally Sapphire gets a keychain plush strap! She and Jeeves are top favourites of mine, and I was planning on just getting Sapphire from this set to begin with... But I love all the cats in this set, so I ended up getting all four. Definitely worth it!

Sapphire, the classy Classic Siamese, is lovely in plush form, exactly as she is depicted in-game. I love the intricate details; her hat, fashionably tipped to the side, has one little ear sticking out of the top, her gray tail pokes out from the back of her dress, and she's holding her little purse clutched in her paws. Her dress is beautiful, and her dainty little feet and lower body (she's even wearing white bloomers t...Read moreClose

I'm glad I pre-ordered these two in August - it was worth the wait! These adorable grey and red tabby brothers, Pickles and Pumpkin, are fan-favourites among Neko Atsume lovers. This truly is a purr-fect pair!
I am especially happy to finally have a big huggable plushie of Pickles; this grey and white tabby has a special place in my heart because he looks just like one of my real cats.
Pickles' brother, Pumpkin, is just as adorable, with his fiery-red tabby stripes combined with a mellow white underbelly.

The design of these Nekos is excellent; true and accurate to their appearance in the game, from their heads to their tails. With their plump and round features, ...Read moreClose

I love these beanbag Nekos! They are so adorable and well-made, and their small stackable size makes them excellent collectibles and gifts for Neko Atsume fans and cat lovers. I bought Bolt, as he is my favourite of this set, and I definitely plan on purchasing a few others in the future. These small plushies are mostly filled with plastic pellets ("beans") and are very similar to Beanie Babies. I love how they are spread out on their tummies, relaxed and grinning adorably. You can place them decoratively almost anywhere. They are soft and floppy, very nice to hold in your hand. As with the keychain plushies, the details on the Funya beanbag Nekos are purr-fect from head to tail, a...Read moreClose

Spud is one of my favourite regular cats from Neko Atsume, and I'm so pleased that he finally has his own keychain plush. What an adorable pose; he's definitely the cutest one in volume 13 (in my opinion)! He is rolled over on his back, paws spread out, exposing his cute round belly -- which is a cat's way of showing complete trust and playfulness. How can you resist that sweet face?
As always, these little plush keychains are beautifully detailed and high quality, purr-fectly depicting each Neko as if they sprung straight from the game and into your hands. The size is ideal for taking with you and hooking the chain to your bag, backpack, purse, etc. Highly recommended to...Read moreClose

I just had to get Tubbs -- I LOVE him! This miniature keychain/phone-strap figure of Tubbs is absolutely adorable and a purr-fect depiction of this lovable and voracious plump kitty. I love how his big belly is so endearingly round, and the little food crumbs on his face are painted on just right. Despite the small size, the details are excellent! The phone jack plug fits very securely so Tubbs definitely won't fall off my iPhone, and I smile every time I see him. The little bell attached to the top of the figure rings softly and pleasantly. Top notch quality -- I am very impressed and will definitely order more of these lil' cuties in the future.

No doubt, the most sought-out kitties in this keychain plush set are Xerxes IX and Peaches. These two are essential for any diehard Neko Atsume fan and cat lover.

I ordered the royal and adorably grumpy-faced Xerxes IX right away, as he is one of my top favourite cats of Neko Atsume. I am hoping for a bigger, more huggable plushie model of Xerxes to be released in the future, but this keychain plush of him will do just fine for now. It is insanely adorable, much larger than I expected, and incredibly designed! The quality and detail blew me away. In even in a small plush form, this regal Persian cat is depicted purr-fectly in all his majestic glory. His white fur is very soft and v...Read moreClose

In addition to being a major cat lover, ferrets and weasels are among my top favourite critters as well. I collect a lot of cat plushies, but ferret plushies are difficult to come by -- especially ones this cute! This was my first plush by the Amuse brand, so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, but after reading all the rave reviews here on these adorable ferrets, and seeing how great the sale price was, I caved and bought Regu, the blue ferret. I love his sky-blue fur and endearing prim and melancholy expression. I knew he would be cute, but I wasn't prepared for just how insanely adorable and sweet he turned out to be when I was finally holding him in my arms. I was speechless ...Read moreClose

Leave it to the train conductor of Neko Atsume, Conductor Whiskers, to transport your belongings safely! He will not let you down! Along with Tubbs, Conductor Whiskers is my favourite Neko Atsume cat, and I absolutely love him because he is a combination of two of the most beloved things in my life: cats, and trains! It's awesome that this charming feline railroader gets his own adorable tote bag, depicting him, vigilant as any train engineer, sitting by the railroad tracks and holding his little whistle. (I can't carry my big Conductor Whiskers plushie with me everywhere, but at least I can now bring him along with me in spirit as he grins cutely on my tote bag.) The graphic is si...Read moreClose