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Two Cats, One Thoughtful Gift - Sachiho's White Cat and Black Cat Outfits
Mary Knight has designed two outings for Sachiho. Naturally, both involve cat ears.
Before A Gift from M.K. dressed half the neighbourhood in tiny coordinated wardrobes, it started with a very specific idea: Mary Knight wanted to make something lovely for her friend Asahina Sachiho (朝比奈 幸穂). In Azone's original story, Mary considers matching outfits for Sachiho and their kitten-like friend Mebae, so the girls can go out together.
That makes these two Colorful Dreamin' editions rather sweet. They aren't random recolours. They're different answers to the question of how Mary might style Sachiho: a soft lavender-pink White Cat (白猫 ver.), and a more dramatic blue-and-black Black Cat (黒猫 ver.).
White Cat - lavender, ribbons and Dreamy Pink hair
The White Cat edition uses Sachiho's signature pale-lavender palette, gradually warming into pink around the skirt. Her hair is officially named Dreamy Pink, even though Azone explains that it blends light gold and purple for a hazy, soft effect.
The long waves make the silhouette especially gentle. Behind the metal-framed glasses are Blue Gray eyes with lenses for a glossy look. A little cat-ear headband finishes the styling; it's exactly the sort of accessory Mary would declare essential to a well-planned afternoon outing.
Azone lists this release as POD048-AGW. The official full name includes からふるDreamin'／朝比奈 幸穂 ～A Gift from M.K.～（白猫ver.）.
Black Cat - a completely different Sachiho
The Black Cat edition keeps the same overall concept but gives it rather more attitude. Black-and-blue fabrics, a blue bow and glasses in a newly used silver colour frame Sachiho's face.
Her hair is Black Cocoa, styled straight with a weightier, hime-cut-inspired fringe. The Sapphire Blue eyes use a metallic iris treatment, which Azone identifies as a first for this character. The black-cat face also has a little munyu mouth, giving her a playful expression beneath all that dark lace.
This edition is POD048-AGB, officially からふるDreamin'／朝比奈 幸穂 ～A Gift from M.K.～（黒猫ver.）.
I'd be tempted to arrange her next to our Journal's earlier Mebae stories. Then I'd get distracted deciding who should borrow which tiny bag.
A useful comparison for collectors
| Edition | Hair | Eyes | Product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cat (白猫 ver.) | Dreamy Pink | Blue Gray | POD048-AGW |
| Black Cat (黒猫 ver.) | Black Cocoa | Sapphire Blue (metallic) | POD048-AGB |
Both releases use a Pure Neemo 2 Feel S girl body (White) at approximately 22.5 cm. Azone specifies a soft-vinyl head with a rooted hair cap, special 8 mm Sachiho irises, a head sculpt by Out of Base, mask design by Dejima Ai and eye design by nyakoco.
One less obvious difference from earlier Sachiho versions matters: Azone says these use the regular-feel body surface rather than the previous Silky Skin finish. Collectors comparing versions should not assume every Sachiho feels identical in hand.
Each doll includes the doll, cat-ear headband, dress, drawers, socks, shoes, a little pouch and metal-framed glasses. That tiny detail makes these especially appealing for anyone building a miniature wardrobe with both a formal look and a casual one.
These are historical releases originally announced in November 2025, not newly announced October 2026 stock. Their original Japanese ordering window is not a Hanabana restock or delivery promise.
Nana's little note ♡
White Cat Sachiho looks ready to sit by a café window and spend an hour choosing a dessert. Black Cat Sachiho looks as if she already knows which dessert is best and is waiting very patiently for everyone else.
A matching cat-themed photo corner feels almost compulsory. Just keep track of the glasses; they're exactly the sort of tiny things that disappear behind a doll-sized chair. (・ω・)
For current products, prices and ordering details, visit the Hanabana Hobbies Azone collection. This article does not imply either edition is presently available.
Nana 🌼
Official Japanese sources
- Azone News - Sachiho (朝比奈 幸穂), A Gift from M.K., White Cat and Black Cat
- Azone official product record - POD048-AGW / JAN 4573199850467
- Azone official product record - POD048-AGB / JAN 4573199850474
Retailer stock and prices can change. This article does not guarantee a specific edition's availability, future restock or customer delivery date.
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