Gakken, a group company of Gakken Holdings, has reprinted its Girls' Craft series kit "Mochi-Puni Animal Sweet Shop Squishies, Made with Gummy Resin" for a third time, with the new batch arriving on July 3, 2026.
The kit lets crafters mix a special material called "gummy resin" and pour it into molds to easily create squishy toys with a soft, springy "mochi-puni" texture. With the included ink and brush, the arrangement possibilities are endless, making it simple to create a one-of-a-kind original squishy. It's a great way for families to spend some summer time together at home.
Sold Out Again and Again - Third Printing Confirmed Right After Launch
Since its release, the kit has been in high demand and has repeatedly sold out. Buyers have shared comments such as:
- "The texture is so squishy, and the finished pieces are adorable!"
- "I was happy I could make so many squishies!"
- "My kid and I had a great time making them together."
- "The instructions were easy to follow, so it was simple to make."
Buoyed by strong pre-orders, Gakken had already increased the initial print run before the kit's official release. Even so, demand continued to outpace supply, and a third printing was confirmed shortly after launch.
A "Mochi-Puni" Texture as Soft as a Baby's Cheek
Squishy toys are all the rage among elementary school kids right now. With this kit, children can make ten different sweet-themed squishies modeled after animals such as the Shima Enaga and unicorns. The alluring "mochi-puni" (soft and springy) texture is impossible to put down once you've felt it.
10 Adorable Animal-Themed Squishies to Make
The kit includes everything needed to make ten different sweet-themed squishies modeled after animals, including a Shima Enaga daifuku, a jiggly cat-shaped mizu manju, and a unicorn strawberry milk drink.
Along with the special gummy resin material that forms the base of every squishy, the kit is packed with items for further arrangement, such as turning creations into mochi-mochi stickers or charms to carry around, or decorating them cutely for display. It's a deluxe set for enjoying every part of the squishy-making experience.
Simple to Make - Just Mix and Pour
Making the squishies is simple: just mix the materials and pour them into the molds. The included ink lets crafters change the color to whatever they like. The process is carefully explained in both a guidebook and a video, so even beginners can make squishies with confidence. The guidebook is also filled with painting tips and arrangement ideas for making even cuter designs, encouraging creativity along the way.
Everything Needed Is Included in the Kit
The kit comes complete with everything needed for squishy-making, including the gummy resin base material, coloring ink, and original plastic molds, so crafters can start making squishies the same day they buy it. It's also packed with arrangement items, such as pouches and cases for carrying finished squishies around as sweet-themed charms, double-sided stickers for turning squishies into mochi-mochi stickers, and mini glasses for cute display.
Supervised by Yoko Morikawa of the Japan Squishy Association
The kit was supervised by Yoko Morikawa, a leading figure in Japan's squishy industry and the author of numerous books on the craft. Her sweets-themed squishies and colorfully decorated designs are popular with adults and children alike, and her workshops and merchandise sell out quickly. Every squishy design in this kit reflects Morikawa's meticulous, original craftsmanship.
Product Details
- Product: Girls' Craft "Mochi-Puni Animal Sweet Shop Squishies, Made with Gummy Resin"
- Supervisor: Yoko Morikawa (Representative, Japan Squishy Association)
- Editor: Gakken
- Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Release date: May 28, 2026
- Format: A4 variant
- Digital edition: None
- ISBN: 978-4-05-750981-5
- Publisher: Gakken Inc.
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