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Puppet Sunsun

Puppet Sunsun, a short puppet series airing on Fuji Television's 'Mezamashi TV,' released its Blu-ray and DVD on July 15, 2026, alongside ongoing merchandise collaborations and a nationwide pop-up tour.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 14

Puppet Sunsun is a short puppet series that airs weekly on the Fuji Television morning program 'Mezamashi TV.' In June 2026, the franchise launched its largest pop-up tour to date, 'HELLO! PUPPET SUNSUN,' running in 12 cities nationwide starting July 1. The tour introduced over 90 products, including first-time items featuring characters Fanfan and Tsukutsuku, and local limited merchandise such as city-specific stickers and acrylic keychains. Purchase novelties included random trading cards.

In early July, eyewear brand Zoff released a collaboration collection titled 'Zoff | PUPPET SUNSUN,' featuring eight food-themed eyewear models with exclusive accessories. The collection launched on July 3 at select Zoff stores and the Zoff online store. The franchise's social media following exceeds 3.5 million across platforms. Later that month, Furyu launched a prize line with a 25 cm floatie plush of Sunsun and Nonnon, and clear storage cases featuring Sunsun, Nonnon, and Zonzon, available from the third week of July.

On July 15, Fuji Television released the series on Blu-ray and DVD in deluxe and regular editions. The deluxe set includes an NFC keyholder, a diorama acrylic stand, and a postcard set. Bonus footage includes the show's TV commercials and a performance from the 2025 FNS Kayousai. The home video release, combined with the merchandise expansions, indicates a dedicated fanbase for the niche morning show segment.

Key facts

Blu-ray and DVD release date
July 15, 2026
Deluxe edition contents
NFC keyholder, diorama acrylic stand, postcard set
Bonus footage
TV commercials and a performance from the 2025 FNS Kayousai
Furyu prize items
25 cm floatie plush of Sunsun and Nonnon, clear storage cases featuring Sunsun, Nonnon, and Zonzon
Furyu prize release timing
Sequentially from the third week of July 2026
Zoff collaboration launch date
July 3, 2026
Zoff eyewear models and prices
Six glasses models at ¥9,900-¥12,200 and two sunglass models at ¥9,900 each
Social media following
Exceeds 3.5 million across platforms
Pop-up tour cities
12 cities nationwide, starting July 1, 2026 in Tokyo
Pop-up product count and new items
Over 90 products, including first-time items featuring Fanfan and Tsukutsuku

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Jul 14

Puppet Sunsun Gets Blu-ray and DVD Release with Deluxe Editions

Fuji Television released the Blu-ray and DVD of the short puppet series "Puppet Sunsun" on July 15. The show, which airs weekly on the morning program "Mezamashi TV," is now available in deluxe and regular editions. The deluxe set includes an NFC keyholder, a diorama acrylic stand, and a postcard set. Bonus footage includes the show's TV commercials and a performance from the 2025 FNS Kayousai.

Jul 1

Puppet Sunsun and Zoff Launch Eyewear Collection With Food-Themed Designs

Eyewear brand Zoff has released a collaboration collection with the popular character franchise Puppet Sunsun, titled "Zoff | PUPPET SUNSUN." The collection launched on July 3, 2026, at select Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store. It features eight types of eyewear designed around a food theme, including glasses and sunglasses adorned with Sunsun's favorite bread and donuts. The lineup includes six glasses models priced between ¥9,900 and ¥12,200, and two sunglass models at ¥9,900 each. All eyewear comes with an exclusive glasses case and cloth featuring illustrations of Sunsun, Nonnon, and Zonzon. Additional accessories include die-cut glasses cloths, mascot cleaners, stand-type glasses cases, multi-straps, sacoche-type glasses cases, and a fluffy glasses case. A web-exclusive trading acrylic keychain complete set is also available for ¥2,500. The collaboration marks the first time Zoff has worked with Puppet Sunsun, a franchise whose social media following exceeds 3.5 million across platforms.

Jun 10

Puppet Sunsun Pop-Up Tour to Hit 12 Cities With Over 90 New Goods

Puppet Sunsun's pop-up shop "HELLO! PUPPET SUNSUN" will run in 12 cities nationwide starting July 1, 2026 in Tokyo. Over 90 products will be available, including new art goods and first-time items featuring Fanfan and Tsukutsuku. For the first time, each venue will sell local limited items such as stickers and acrylic keychains with city-specific sign motifs. Purchase novelties include random trading cards.