Tetsuro Degawa: Now a Stationery Icon? Iconic “Yabai yo!” Quote Featured on Clear Files | Can I Charge Here? Hello Kitty Collaboration and More

Hold on a minute—this is quite the unexpected turn, isn’t it? The pinnacle of “reaction comedy” we all know from TV, Tetsuro Degawa, is currently causing a quiet buzz in the stationery world. Well, to be precise, it’s not just “stationery.” The world of that hugely popular show, “Tetsuro Degawa’s Can I Charge Here?”, is doing an unlikely collaboration with Sanrio’s beloved character, Hello Kitty. What’s more, official stationery items, backed by a major TV network, are set to transform our desk spaces into a fun, chaotic environment that makes you want to shout, “Yabai yo!”

At the heart of this trend is the perfect balance of cuteness and absurdity. The “Hello Kitty × Tetsuro Degawa’s Can I Charge Here?” series, released by various partners, features designs that become more endearing the more you look at them, and they’re already finding their way into the hands of many fans. A particular highlight is the jacquard-woven mini hand towel. Within its striped pattern, you’ll find both Hello Kitty and, of course, Degawa himself (a caricature that’s surprisingly spot-on!). It shows Degawa on an electric scooter, with Kitty looking on? This unique collaboration really showcases the broad appeal befitting a TV “veteran.”

The “ItteQ!” Veteran Now the “Veteran” of Stationery?

And don’t miss out on another item: the official stationery series released as part of the show’s merchandise. This lineup focuses on Degawa’s signature role in “World’s Most Extreme! ItteQ!”. Among them, it’s no exaggeration to call the A4 single clear file the one item you absolutely need right now. It features an image of Degawa shouting his famous phrase from the show, “Yabai yo! Yabai yo!”

Just imagine it: what if you brought this clear file to a meeting? Or used it to carry an important contract to a client? You’d probably feel a surge of confidence (or maybe just a nudge of encouragement) coming from behind you, echoing with that “Yabai yo!”. And of course, the original clip markers are also launching at the same time. In vibrant colours like pink and yellow, they feature a subtle Degawa motif, adding a fun and cheerful touch to your notebooks and documents.

Here’s what fans are saying about this merchandise release:

• “I never thought I’d see Kitty-chan and Degawa on the same towel. It’s a must-buy!”
• “Just displaying the ‘Yabai yo!’ clear file on my desk gives me energy. I’ll look at it whenever I’m lacking motivation for work.”
• “Having merch from the ‘veteran’ makes me feel like I’m part of the show. It’s like enjoying the local bento they eat during location shoots.”

Essentially, for viewers, Tetsuro Degawa has transcended being just a TV personality; he has become a “source of energy” and “comfort” in his own right. The image of him giving his all while cherishing interactions with people on “Can I Charge Here?” and his full-throttle reactions paired with a gentle gaze toward his juniors on “ItteQ!”—it’s precisely because these items are infused with his genuine personality that they blend so naturally into everyday stationery, making you want to pick them up.

If you find yourself watching TV and thinking, “I wonder if Degawa-san is recharging somewhere today?”, be sure to check out this new merchandise. It’s sure to give your daily life a bright spark of “a little smile.” With future waves of merchandise likely on the horizon, we just can’t help but shout, “I can’t take my eyes off this! Yabai yo!”