gelato pique, the wildly popular loungewear brand, is teaming up once again with the national treasure of RPGs, DRAGON QUEST. The collection is called "GELATO PIQUE encounters DRAGON QUEST," and it goes on sale Friday, August 7, 2026.
This is the second installment following last year's collaboration, so anyone who missed out the first time gets a shot at redemption. And the timing couldn't be better: DRAGON QUEST has just marked its 40th anniversary. What items are coming, how much do they cost, and where can you buy them? Here's everything worth knowing before release day.
Newly drawn art of monsters getting ready for bed
The single biggest highlight of this collection is the concept itself. At the end of the adventure, everyone picks up a pillow or a blanket and gets ready for bed—and that's exactly the scene rendered as original illustrations created just for this collection.
Monsters that stand in your way inside the game are here hugging pillows and settling in for the night instead. That idea could only come from a loungewear brand. Because these are clothes made for wearing at home, the art depicts monsters resting rather than fighting. The logic of the collaboration is baked right into the design.
The lineup of characters includes Slime, Wataboh, Baby Satan, Dragon Kids, Mommon, Killer Panther, Killer Machine, Brownie, and Dancing Jewel. Slime is the obvious headliner, but the presence of characters like Wataboh and Dancing Jewel is a real treat for longtime fans. Many of these monsters were already charming by design, so they pair beautifully with gelato pique's soft, gentle aesthetic.
The knit series: set-ups and hoodies built around comfort
The lineup splits broadly into a "knit series" and a "cut-and-sew series." Let's start with the knits.
- Set-up: ¥15,950–¥17,490 (tax included)
- Cardigan / Hoodie: ¥11,440–¥14,960 (tax included)
- Baby poncho: ¥9,020 (tax included)
The hoodies deserve special attention. There are hood designs based on Slime, Wataboh, and Baby Panther, so pulling the hood up essentially turns you into the monster—a playful touch that makes these pieces stand out. Lounging around the house in a Slime hood is fun just to imagine, and it's bound to look great in photos too.
Set-ups let you wear a matching top and bottom, making them a highly complete option as at-home wear. gelato pique is known above all for its fluffy, wonderfully soft fabrics, so you can expect these to feel just as good as they look.
The cut-and-sew series is easier on the wallet
If knitwear feels like a stretch budget-wise, the cut-and-sew series is where to look.
- T-shirt: ¥5,720–¥6,160 (tax included)
- All-over print short-sleeve shirt: ¥8,690 (women's) / ¥9,460 (men's) (tax included)
- All-over print pants: ¥8,360 (women's long pants) / ¥7,480 (men's half pants) (tax included)
- Baby rompers: ¥6,490 (tax included)
T-shirts start in the ¥6,000 range. The all-over print shirts and pants are sold as separate items, so budget for two pieces if you want the full top-and-bottom look. They work as summer pajamas, of course, but they're also easy to fold into everyday at-home outfits. If you want to try a collaboration piece but would rather start with just one item, this is a great place to begin.
Plenty of goods beyond the clothing
This collection isn't limited to things you wear. There's a solid selection of goods for everyday use as well.
- Charm: ¥5,280 (tax included)
- Tumbler: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Pouch: ¥5,390–¥5,940 (tax included)
- Tote bag: ¥5,280 (tax included)
- Room shoes: ¥7,920 (tax included)
Of these, the tumbler is the most accessible at ¥3,960, which also makes it a strong candidate for a gift. The room shoes are for anyone who wants to complete a full at-home look alongside a hoodie or set-up. A charm or tote bag, meanwhile, lets you take the collaboration outside the house in a subtle way.
Even if wearing loungewear in public isn't your thing, goods like these slot easily into daily life. Between personal use and gifting to a DRAGON QUEST-loving friend, the lineup leaves plenty of room to enjoy.
Baby items for matching parent-and-child outfits
Don't overlook the items for babies. There's a baby poncho (¥9,020) and baby rompers (¥6,490), which pair with the adult pieces for matching parent-and-child outfits.
Consider that the generation who played DRAGON QUEST as kids are now parents themselves, and the appeal of this baby line becomes obvious. The monsters you were once obsessed with, now worn alongside your own child. It's a fitting way to bridge generations in a 40th anniversary collaboration.
What to know before you buy
Finally, here are the practical details for actually getting your hands on something.
Items will be sold at gelato pique directly operated stores and gelato pique homme directly operated stores nationwide, and online through the official online store, USAGI ONLINE, and the MASH Store app. Note that some items, such as bedding and CAT&DOG wear, will only be available through limited sales channels. If you have your eye on something specific, it's worth checking in advance where it can be purchased.
The collection's special feature page went live at noon on Monday, July 28, 2026, on the official online store and USAGI ONLINE. You can check the full lineup and design details there:
- gelato pique official online store: https://gelatopique.com/
- USAGI ONLINE (gelato pique brand page): https://usagi-online.com/brand/gelatopique/
One key point to keep in mind: the official announcement states a purchase limit of one per person, per color and per size. You can pick up the same item in a different color or size, but you can't buy multiples of the exact same piece.
Online sales start at noon (12:00) on release day, while stores begin at each shopping facility's usual opening hours. There's no question that attention will converge on release day, Friday, August 7, so if you have your eye on something, it pays to keep those start times in mind.
On top of that, a pop-up is scheduled in Nagoya from August 5 to August 25, 2026. If you'd like to see and feel the materials in person, that's worth putting on your radar.
Wrapping up: set your sights on August 7
"GELATO PIQUE encounters DRAGON QUEST" launches Friday, August 7, 2026. Arriving at the milestone of DRAGON QUEST's 40th anniversary, this second collaboration depicts monsters getting ready for bed.
Hoodies with Slime and Wataboh hoods, set-ups you can wear top and bottom, approachable T-shirts and tumblers, and baby items for matching family outfits. With prices ranging from the ¥3,960 tumbler to the ¥17,490 set-up, there's something to fit most budgets.
Purchases are limited to one per person for each color and size. Popular pieces could sell out early, so settling on your must-have item now will make release day a lot smoother. Release day falls on a Friday, so why not start getting ready to greet the weekend in brand-new loungewear?