Ado Unveils Official Pusheen Merchandise Collaboration Ahead of Lollapalooza Debut

(Chicago- July 31, 2026) - Global Japanese superstar Ado is teaming up with beloved Chicago-born character Pusheen for an exclusive merchandise collaboration launching today. The limited-edition collection will debut at Ado's Official Lollapalooza 2026 Aftershow before becoming available at a limited-time Ado x Pusheen Pop-Up Store hosted by Rotofugi in Chicago.

A longtime fan of Pusheen, Ado has frequently shared the iconic cat's illustrations and plush collectibles across her social media. Now, that admiration comes to life through an official collaboration featuring brand-new artwork created exclusively by the Pusheen creative team.

The collection celebrates Ado's return to Chicago for her Lollapalooza performance, bringing together one of Japan's most influential artists with one of the city's most beloved global characters.

Fans will get the first opportunity to purchase the collection beginning today, Friday, July 31, at Ado's Official Lollapalooza 2026 Aftershow. The collection will also be available Aug. 1-6 at the limited-time Ado x Pusheen Pop-Up Store hosted by Rotofugi.

Official Lollapalooza 2026 Aftershow

Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 (CT)

Venue: Aragon Ballroom

Doors: 9:00 p.m.

Show: 10:00 p.m.

Early Merchandise Sales: 8:00 p.m.

Ado x Pusheen Pop-Up Store

Dates: Aug. 1-6, 2026

Hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (CT)

Location: Rotofugi

2780 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

Additional details on the Ado x Pusheen collaboration will be announced at a later date.

About Ado

Ado is one of Japan's most influential and globally recognized artists. She first captured international attention with her 2020 major-label debut, "Usseewa," which became a cultural phenomenon. Since then, she has topped charts with her debut album Kyougen and Uta's Songs: ONE PIECE FILM RED, featuring music from the blockbuster anime film.

In 2025, Ado launched one of the largest world tours ever undertaken by a Japanese artist, performing in 33 cities worldwide before completing her first stadium performances in Tokyo and Osaka. In 2026, she released her autobiographical novel Vivarium: Ado and Me before headlining Nissan Stadium, further cementing her status as one of Japan's premier global artists.

Official Website: https://cloud9pro.co.jp/artist/profile/ado/

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About Pusheen

Created in the United States in 2010, Pusheen has become one of the world's most beloved digital characters, delighting millions of fans through webcomics, animated GIFs, and social media stickers. Shared more than 20 billion times, Pusheen content reaches audiences around the globe, with official merchandise available in over 60 countries.

Learn more: https://pusheen.com/

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For more information on Ado please reach out to Alena Joyiens at Shore Fire Media