Sekiguchi

Sekiguchi Co., Ltd. is a Japanese toy company founded in 1949, headquartered in Tokyo. Best known internationally as the creator of Monchhichi — the iconic plush monkey character first introduced in 1974 — Sekiguchi has sold over 110 million Monchhichi units worldwide, with the character achieving particular cultural resonance in Japan, Europe, and the United States. The company designs and manufactures character plush toys, soft vinyl figures, and blind box collectibles, and continues to release new Monchhichi series including collaboration and plush pendant formats.