Lightec Inc. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuro Hirota), a manufacturer and seller of lighters and other smoking accessories, will launch a new product in May 2026: the “Kiyoshiro Imawano Lighter CR,” inspired by rock legend Kiyoshiro Imawano. Sales site: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/one-eighty/10003616/ A rock icon becomes a lighter. Kiyoshiro Imawano marked the 55th anniversary of his debut in 2025. As the culmination of the anniversary project, his first documentary film, “Aishiatte Rukai? Kiyoshiro Imawano ga Oshiete Kureta,” is scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in Japan on Friday, October 2, 2026, drawing renewed attention. This product is a disposable lighter planned as an everyday item that lets people feel close to the spirit of Kiyoshiro, who continues to captivate many fans. It expresses the appeal of Kiyoshiro Imawano, whose influence on Japan’s music scene remains significant, through a practical daily-use item. Combining collectability and usability, the product aims to reach a wide range of customers. The design features a newly drawn illustration by illustrator Shuhei Tabuchi, a dedicated fan of Kiyoshiro Imawano who previously worked on tour T-shirts. The finished product lets users feel Kiyoshiro’s one-of-a-kind presence and energy in the palm of their hand. A challenge from a long-established lighter manufacturer Since its founding in 1937, Lightec has provided lighters and smoking accessories that are more than simple ignition tools, offering strong design and functionality. At the same time, the culture of fire is not limited to smoking. Fire enriches daily life in many ways, from gatherings around a bonfire to the comfort created by candlelight and the atmosphere shaped by aromas and incense. Against this background, the company is responding to the growing shift in consumer needs from owning things to experiencing things, expanding its business into lifestyle products that make everyday life richer. This pro