Sooya Studio, favored by so many Kouhigh fans, founded by South-Korean artist Kim Sooya in 2018, captivates collectors with delicate craftsmanship and heartfelt storytelling.
The Ban characters embody this mission — the word ban (반) in Korean means both “half” and “to be infatuated.” Every Ban figure is half human and half animal, and is on a quest to search for and protect abandoned animals.
🐱 Manpuku Cat Ban: Abundant Blessings
Inspired by the Eastern lucky cat, Manpuku Ban blends deep indigo and emerald hues with traditional plum patterns. A golden “ten-thousand-ryo” coin motif rests behind Ban’s head to symbolize prosperity and peace; a gold cat bell 🔔 completes the look.
- Manpuku PLUS Ban - large collector’s edition with ornate lucky-cat styling.
- Manpuku Mint Ban - refreshing mint colorway with the same auspicious details.
🌕 Celestial Rabbits: Moon God & Sun God
Moon God Ban & Ban PLUS echo the very first Ban with a warm orange-to-soft-yellow gradient, lunar phases across the chest, and a half-moon Ban motif on the back. The moon behind the head glows in the dark.
Sun God White Ban & Ban PLUS mirror the lunar concept with a radiant translucent body. A fixed golden sun disk sits behind the head, and white-gold shoes capture the feel of sunlight ☀️.
💙 Sixth Anniversary Cat Ban
A midnight-blue moment, a mark of SIX. The 6th Anniversary Ban features a deep night-sky palette with a silver “6th Anniversary” emblem. A commemorative coin sits behind the head - silver for the standard edition and gold for the PLUS - a motif also released as a pendant at the exhibition.
🍯 Mini Ban Series #2: Milk, Honey Bee & Cocktail
Mini Ban Series #2 brings the Ban universe to palm size with playful pastel hoodies:
- Milk Mini Ban: cream-white hoodie with baby-blue ribbons.
- Honey Bee Mini Ban: cheerful yellow bee outfit with cute wings.
- Cocktail Mini Ban: tropical pastel palette inspired by summer drinks.
Each assortment may include a secret holographic “A-Ban” chaser at low odds, available individually or in a 3-in-1 bundle.
📍 Availability and Notes
Available location: online available now; local store drop is planned for early November. Please check the product page for store-specific inventory.
Note:
- Quantities are limited, order today while supplies last!
- PLUS figures are especially delicate collectibles, so a $10 insurance fee is usually added for secure packaging and insured delivery when buying online.
💛 Explore the Ban Universe at Kouhigh Toys
From Manpuku Cat Ban to the Celestial Rabbits and Mini Ban Series #2, every Sooya Studio creation tells a story of warmth, compassion, and artistry.
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