About STU48
STU48 is Japan’s sixth AKB48 sister group, established in March 2017. Based in the “Setouchi” area, it is the AKB48 group’s first wide-area idol group, primarily active in “One Sea, Seven Prefectures.” The name STU48 (Es-Tee-You Forty-Eight) is derived from the initial letters of Setouchi. The group performs touring concerts across the seven prefectures of Setouchi, delivering the “Voice of Setouchi” nationwide.
Design Concept
This collection utilizes STU48’s 2026 new costume designs. The designs are finished in an instant photo style, incorporating each member’s unique penlight color. This collection allows fans to enjoy the new costumes in their daily lives.
Product Overview
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Product Name: Slim Protection Case
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Number of Designs: 46 designs
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Price: Slim Protection Case 4,980 yen (tax included)
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Compatible Models: Over 170 models (iPhone / Xperia / Pixel / Galaxy, etc.)
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Release Date: September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM JST (End of sale undetermined)
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Product Page: https://caseplay.shop/pages/stu48-02?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=stu48-02

Product Features: Slim Protection Case
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Environmentally Friendly Materials: Manufactured using 100% post-consumer recycled resin products.
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Advanced Impact Protection: Equipped with an air pocket structure in the corners to absorb and mitigate impact to the device.
About caseplay
caseplay is a platform that uses a proprietary order processing system to produce only ordered items through on-demand printing, eliminating the need to hold inventory (business model patent pending). The service offers unique tech accessory designs for the widely used iPhone series, as well as popular Android devices.
The company has achieved three crowns in the domestic smartphone accessory market:
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No. 1 in Number of Designs (over 80,000 total designs)
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No. 1 in Number of Collaborations (over 180 total contents)
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No. 1 in Number of Compatible Models (compatible with over 120 models)
This market research was conducted by the Japan Marketing Research Organization in February 2025, covering specified areas.

Screen Damage Compensation Service: caseplay CARE
caseplay CARE is an industry-first screen damage compensation service that FOX has provided for many years. By purchasing a caseplay smartphone case and an LCD protective glass (2,480 yen including tax) simultaneously, users can receive compensation for 365 days after purchase without any special procedures.
For more details, please visit:
https://caseplay.shop/pages/caseplay-care

STU48 Official Websites/SNS
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Official Website: https://sp.stu48.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu48.official/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8GISK9_hsZ8aEJEL1u1Sg

