About Monster Kiss
Monster Kiss was founded in 1997 by Yasutaka Ogasawara, a Japanese angler who wanted compact, travel-ready bass rods that didn't sacrifice casting performance. The brand is built around the 50cm Compact System, a multi-piece design that breaks every rod down to sections short enough to fit in carry-on luggage or motorcycle bags. Despite the compact format, the rods use full-length blanks machined to standard power and action specs, so the portability is in the pack size, not a compromise on feel.
Based in Japan and independently operated, Monster Kiss keeps a focused lineup: the Hunters series covers everyday baitcasting work, Shinkirow handles finesse applications, and the Dear Monster sub-brand steps up to competition-grade blanks across three tiers (Original, Special Edition, Gigas). All rods ship with interchangeable grip components and optional spare tips (Kaeho system), reflecting the brand's lean toward customization and multi-use setups.
What Monster Kiss is known for
Compact travel bass rods built on the 50cm Compact System, with interchangeable grips and Fuji guide hardware. The Dear Monster series is the benchmark lineup, offering competition-level blanks in a packable format uncommon at that price point.