Komarimasu Button

The Komarimasu Button (often called the “Troubled Button” or “Help Button”) is a novelty sound-and-light toy produced by Japanese 100-yen store giant DAISO. Designed to resemble the stop button on Japanese buses and the call bell found in service venues, it plays a specific voice line and lights up when pressed.

Overview

This product belongs to DAISO’s line of novelty electronic gadgets, typically priced at 100 yen (before tax). It was designed as a stress-relief toy, a fun interactive gadget, or a proxy voice tool for specific situations.

Key Features

• Voice Function: Plays a pre-recorded female voice saying “こまります！” (“That troubles me!” / “Please don’t do that!”).
• Light Effect: A red light illuminates when the button is pressed.
• Design: Compact form factor with an attached chain, usable as a bag charm or keychain accessory.
• Battery: Powered by a replaceable coin cell battery (LR44).

Why It Went Viral

Social Currency: Thanks to its highly recognizable voice clip carrying a sense of “polite refusal,” it became popular content on Japanese Twitter (X) and TikTok.

Use Cases

• Stress Relief: A satisfying way to vent emotions when feeling stressed or annoyed.
• Parenting Aid: Some parents use it to remind children to stop misbehaving, adding a fun interactive element.
• Collectible Appeal: DAISO occasionally releases different colored versions, sparking collectors’ interest.