The Splendid Garden Eel and the Spotted Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the sand. It's safe to say that their popularity extends beyond Japanese borders.

Speaking of extending, fans of these adorable sand-dwellers will surely appreciate this key case which went on sale on July 16th, 2021. Not only is it shaped like a trio of garden eels lined up in a row, popping their heads out of a sandy seabed, it also features a clever gimmick for your most frequently used key(s): one of the trio hides a retractable key chain so you can extend it to the actual size of a real Spotted Garden Eel, a full twelve inches, for your most important unlocking needs!

The key case comes courtesy of YOU+MORE!, a humorous miscellaneous goods brand developed by Felissimo Corporation.

It comes with a snap hook so that you can attach it to the handle of your bag to prevent fumbling when you're looking for your keys at the door.

This summer, why not enjoy this kawaii "aquarium" sure to bring a smile to everyone who sees it.

• Product name (JP): 「本物と同じだけ伸びる！ チンアナゴのリールキーケース」
• Translation: It extends to the same size as the real thing! Spotted Garden Eel key case with retractable chain
• Price: 1,800 JPY + tax
• Product page on the YOU+MORE! online store

After use, the key(s) return to the key case along with the eel. (Only the Spotted Garden Eel on the left extends.)

Here's what it looks like in its unextended size. You can attach it to the inside of your bag with the snap hook where your cute eely friends will patiently wait for an opportunity to help you.

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Other cute key cases and pouches from YOU+MORE!

• Product name (JP): YOU+MORE!　かぎがUFOにさらわれるアブダクションキーポーチ
• Translation: YOU+MORE! A UFO snatched my keys! UFO abduction key pouch
• Price: 2,300 JPY + tax
• Product page on the YOU+MORE! online store

• Product name (JP): YOU+MORE!×海とかもめ部　どこでも一緒にお出かけできる　色とりどりなウミウシのキーポーチの会
• Translation: YOU+MORE! x Umi to Kamome-bu: Trio of sea slugs in different colors who will follow you wherever you go
• Price: 1,500 JPY + tax
• Product page on the YOU+MORE! online store