Animal Crossing Meets Gelato Pique Loungewear Announced In Japan

Need something comfier to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons in? Well, Japanese fans will soon get a chance to laze around with some fluffy new gear inspired by the series!

Luxury loungewear brand Gelato Pique has announced a new partnership with Nintendo to release some official Animal Crossing loungewear! Pre-orders in Japan will begin on 18 November 2020, with the entire range seeing a release on 13 January 2021 at Gelato Pique’s online/physical stores and at the Nintendo TOKYO store.

Here’s a list of the items in the line-up below, along with some pictures:

• Crushed jacquard pullover (¥6,380)
• Fruit pattern pullover (¥5,940) and long pants (¥5,720)
• Character jacquard hoodie (¥7,480) and shorts (¥4,620)
• Cushion (¥3,740)
• Slippers (¥3,740)
• Character pattern pouch (¥3,740)
• [Online store only] Baby Moco jacquard blanket (¥6,380)

Additionally, Takarajimasha will be launching a “Animal Crossing: New Horizons meets Gelato Pique Special Book” at 7-Eleven and bookstores nationwide on 22 December 2020. The book set will feature 16 pages of with actress Mayu Matsuoka on the cover, along with a large tote bag and a cute pouch for 2,189 yen in total. Here are some previews of the set’s contents below:

What do you think of these fun, cosy goods? Feel free to share with us below!