The adorable universe of Chiikawa lands in Papabubble stores with a collaboration that turns the characters into candies. Starting May 8, 2026, the Chiikawa Candy Bag will be available in physical stores and online. Master artisans have captured the expressions of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in one-centimeter cross-sections, offering a sweet that captures the essence of the series created by Nagano.
The artisan process behind the one-centimeter cuts 🍬
The making of these candies requires technical precision. Papabubble artisans work with colored sugar masses that are stretched, folded, and cut to form the characters' faces. Each candy block undergoes a controlled cooling process to avoid bubbles or deformations. Then, it is sliced into approximately one-centimeter-thick pieces, revealing the cross-section with the expressions of Chiikawa and friends. The packaging uses materials that preserve moisture and prevent the sweets from sticking together.
When your favorite candy has a better social life than you 😂
While you spend the day binge-watching series, Chiikawa already has a collaboration with an artisan candy store. The one-centimeter cuts show their expressions in more detail than your last profile picture. And the best part: these sweets don't complain about the routine, don't ask for a raise, and never fight over the last slice of pizza. Maybe you should consider swapping your lifestyle for that of a candy. At least they are always well packaged.