The “100th Year of Showa Era” has come back! Ice Shaving Machine “Kyoro-chan” ABF-G100,Scheduled to go on sale on June 23, 2025
The “100th Year of Showa Era” has come back!
Kyoro-chan, which has been loved by generations with its nostalgic cuteness,
has been revived in 2025.
Ice Shaving Machine “Kyoro-chan” ABF-G100 Scheduled to go on sale on June 23, 2025 (Monday)
Tiger Corporation (President: Yoshisato Kikuchi, Headquarters: Kadoma, Osaka), a world leader in heat control technology, will reissue the Ice Shaving Machine Kyoro-chan in 2025, which has been loved by each generation throughout the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa. This year marks the 100th year of the Showa era. The Kyoro-chan ABF-G100 ice shaver is scheduled to go on sale on June 23 (Mon.), 2025. Tiger’s official online store will begin accepting reservations today.
In 1976, we launched the first generation “Kyoro-chan” with the catchphrase, “Turn the handle and the eyes will twirl,” followed by the second generation in 1977 and the third generation in 1978. This time, the third generation, the most popular of them all, is being reissued. It has been reissued for three years since 2016 (Heisei 28), and this is the first time in seven years since 2018, and the first reissue in Reiwa.
The adorable Kyoro-chan, who reminds us of the nostalgic summers of the Showa era, will bring even more fun and excitement to the summers of 2025 as you gather with your family and friends. Our company’s vision is to “To spread joyous harmony throughout the world.” We will continue to create products that will be loved by generations to come and contribute to the happy gatherings of our customers.
Launched in 1976
The first Kyoro-chan
(Bear)
Launched in 1977
Kyoro-chan 2nd generation
(Beaver-chan)
Launched in 1978
Kyoro-chan 3rd generation
Kyoro-chan to be reissued in 2025
(from left to right: orange, blue, yellow)
Project Background
The “Kyoro-chan” was reissued once in 2016, in the Heisei era, shortly before the Showa-era retro boom was in full swing. It all started with a phone call from a fan. The caller asked, “Can I still get the Kyoro-chan I saw in the movie? The reprint project was launched within the company, and with the cooperation of employees and customers from that time, the reprint version was completed after the challenge of recreating the product from scratch.
Even after the sales of the reissued version were completed, we received many requests from customers to “buy it again” and “tell children how much fun it was”. Furthermore, with the advent of the “Showa Retro Boom” in earnest, and through SNS and word of mouth, the popularity of “Kyoro-chan” has resurfaced. In response to the comments, “I can’t forget those cute eyes and the time we spent together as a family,” we decided to reissue Kyoro-chan on the occasion of the “100th year of the Showa Era.
Product Details
Turn the steering wheel, and the eyes move around.
As the handle rotates, the eyes move in a twirling motion to shave the ice.
Designed for easy shaving of ice
Stainless steel cutter with particular attention to material, thickness, and angle.The blade faces inward to prevent direct contact with the blade from the outside.
Children can also shave easily.
The rotating screw-type structure makes ice shaving easy, even for children.
Holds ice firmly in place
The spikes on the ice holder hold the ice firmly in place.Ice cubes from the refrigerator can also be used. (about 3 cm cubes)
Detachable
You can shave without attaching the ice case set to the main unit case. Shaved ice can also be directly topped on a plate of fruit or food.
Kyoro-chan Ice Cup
Includes one cute ice cup.
Kyoro-chan is also attached to the lid of the ice cup
“Welcome Back, Kyoro-chan” SNS Photo Contest Campaign Starts
Take a photo of Kyoro-chan at home and post it with #Kyoro-chan Photo Contest on X and Instagram, five winners will be selected in a monthly drawing to receive a set of two Adelia Retro desserts with legs (shallow), perfect for shaved ice.
Not only those who have purchased the new product, but also those who have previously sold Kyoro-chan can apply for the contest.
Campaign name: “Welcome Back, Kyoro-chan” SNS Photo Contest Campaign
How to enter:
(1) Follow the official Tiger Corporation SNS (X and Instagram) accounts.
・X @Tiger_PR_JPN https://x.com/Tiger_PR_JPN
・Instagram @tiger_pr_jpn https://www.instagram.com/tiger_pr_jpn/
(2) Post a photo of Kyoro-chan with “#Kyoro-chan Photo Contest”.
Application period: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025
Winning prize: 2 sets of Adelia Retro desserts with legs (shallow type) *Nobana pattern/Alice pattern
Number of winners: 5 winners each month, 20 winners in total
Product Specifications
For more information about the product, click here to make a reservation.
https://www.tiger-corporation.com/ja/jpn/product/others/abf-g/
| Product name | Ice Shaving Machine “Kyoro-chan” |
| Product number | ABF-G100 |
| Color patterns | Yellow/Orange/Blue |
| Size: Width × depth × height (approx.) (cm) | 19.4×18.0×33.7 |
| Main unit weight (approx.) kg | 0.79kg |
| Suggested retail price | Open price* |
| Release date | June 23, 2025 |