December 2026 Ichiban Kuji Calendar: Every Anime Lineup and Dates

The December 2026 Ichiban Kuji calendar is filling up fast, and four of the biggest sets already have confirmed dates, prices and top figures. This guide lays them out in release order so you can see, at a glance, what drops when, how much one draw costs, and which figure headlines each set. Everything below is from the official BANDAI SPIRITS Ichiban Kuji pages and Japanese hobby press — no guessed prices, no invented SKUs.

Two of the month's marquee sets, Evangelion: 2.0 and the Apothecary Diaries movie, share a December 5 launch, so the first week of the month is the one to plan around. If you collect from outside Japan, the timing matters: popular A-prize and Last One figures sell out within days, and cross-border shipping adds lead time on top.

December 2026 Ichiban Kuji at a glance

Here is every confirmed December 2026 Ichiban Kuji in release order. Dates are the official first-day-of-sale in Japan; sets ship “sequentially” (順次), so smaller stores may stock a day or two later.

Quick read on the month:

• Cheapest draw: Evangelion: 2.0 at ¥790.
• First to sell out risk: the two December 5 sets, because they land on the same day.
• Highest-end sculpt: Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 fields three separate 1/7 “Gracemaster” scale figures.
• Still forming: Blue Archive vol.4 has a date and price but no prize art yet.

If you want to line up an order before the December 5 rush, Akibato ships in-stock Ichiban Kuji prizes worldwide from Japan — you can browse the current Ichiban Kuji collection at Akibato to see what is already landing.

1. Evangelion: 2.0 Ichiban Kuji — December 5 (¥790)

The month opens with Ichiban Kuji Evangelion: 2.0 (You Can [Not] Advance), out December 5 at ¥790 per draw. It is the cheapest set of the month and the one built around a single, instantly recognizable moment.

Which figures to chase

• A Prize — Shinji & Rei figure: recreates the climactic rescue scene from the film's finale, the emotional peak of 2.0.
• Last One Prize — Evangelion Unit-02: the mecha itself, awarded to the person who draws the final ticket in a set.
• Additional tiers cover Asuka and Kaworu alongside the usual towel, glassware and acrylic prizes.

It will be sold at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Yume-Town and the EVANGELION STORE in Japan. For the full prize-by-prize breakdown and how the Last One works, see our Evangelion 2.0 Ichiban Kuji guide and our explainer on what the Last One Prize is.

2. The Apothecary Diaries Movie Ichiban Kuji — December 5 (¥800)

Sharing the December 5 launch is Ichiban Kuji: The Apothecary Diaries — Secret Treasure of the Deceased Empress, tied to the film opening in December 2026. One draw is ¥800, and it leans hard into premium scale sculpts rather than small goods.

Which figures to chase

• A Prize — Maomao Dioramiquemaster: a diorama-style scale figure in her movie costume.
• B Prize — Jinshi Dioramiquemaster: the second headline figure, pairing with Maomao for collectors who want the set.
• A Last One Prize plus lower tiers of acrylic and print goods round it out.

It is stocked at FamilyMart and other outlets in Japan. This set arrived just before the TV series' third season, so demand is running hot — the detail on both figures and the June comparison are in our Apothecary Diaries movie Ichiban Kuji guide.

3. Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 Ichiban Kuji — December 12 (¥850)

A week later, on December 12, comes Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 at ¥850 per draw. It is the most figure-dense set of the month: three separate 1/7 scale sculpts across the top tiers.

Which figures to chase

• A Prize — Katsuragi Lilja, 1/7 Gracemaster
• B Prize — Shiun Sumika, 1/7 Gracemaster
• C Prize — Himesaki Rinami, 1/7 Gracemaster
• Lower tiers add “Kiraraize” mascots, hand-drawn mini banner stands, rubber charms, clear files with stickers and acrylic stands.

“Gracemaster” is the idol-focused prize line running through these sets. If you collected the last drop, our Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6 guide shows how the Gracemaster figures compare across waves.

4. Blue Archive vol.4 Ichiban Kuji — December 26 (¥850)

Closing the month on December 26 is Ichiban Kuji Blue Archive vol.4 at ¥850 per draw. BANDAI SPIRITS has opened the product page and confirmed the date and price, but has not yet revealed the prize lineup.

What we know so far

• Date: December 26, 2026, sequential release.
• Price: ¥850 per draw.
• Prizes: not yet announced — the official notice states contents may change and will be revealed closer to launch.

We will update this row once the A Prize and Last One are shown. If you are chasing a specific student, watch the official page rather than early rumor posts.

How to pull these Ichiban Kuji from overseas

Ichiban Kuji is a physical, in-store lottery sold only in Japan, so overseas collectors buy pulled prizes through a store or proxy rather than drawing tickets themselves. Two things decide whether you land the figure you want:

• Move on launch day. A and Last One prizes for popular sets often sell through within the first days.
• Plan for shipping time. Cross-border delivery from Japan adds lead time on top of the release date, so order early.

Our step-by-step walkthrough on how to buy Ichiban Kuji outside Japan covers the options in full. Akibato pulls and ships these prizes from Japan — the live Ichiban Kuji collection shows what is in stock right now.

MASTERLISE, Gracemaster and Last One Prize explained

Ichiban Kuji uses a handful of recurring terms that decide how much a figure is worth to collectors:

• MASTERLISE: BANDAI SPIRITS' premium prize-figure grade, with sculpt and paint closer to a retail scale figure than a standard prize.
• Gracemaster: the idol-focused scale line used for Gakuen Idolmaster sets, seen here in the three 1/7 Part 7 figures.
• Dioramiquemaster: a diorama-style base-and-figure line, used for the Apothecary Diaries movie A and B prizes.
• Last One Prize: a bonus figure given to whoever draws the final ticket in a set — often the most sought-after piece.

For the tier system in detail, see what MASTERLISE is. December's headline figures span all three premium lines, which is unusual for a single month.

Which December 2026 Ichiban Kuji should you chase?

With four sets and two of them landing on the same day, most collectors have to pick. Here is a quick way to decide based on what you care about most.

By budget

• Lowest entry cost: Evangelion: 2.0 at ¥790 per draw is the cheapest way in and still carries a full-scene A prize and a Unit-02 Last One.
• Most figures for the money: Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 at ¥850 puts three 1/7 scale sculpts in the top tiers, so the odds of pulling a scale figure are higher than in a set with one headline piece.

By what you collect

• Mecha and Eva fans: the December 5 Evangelion set is the clear pick, especially for the Unit-02 Last One.
• Character-figure and diorama fans: the Apothecary Diaries movie set leans into premium Dioramiquemaster sculpts of Maomao and Jinshi.
• Idol collectors: Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 is the deepest set for you, with three named Gracemaster figures.
• Blue Archive players: hold judgment until the December 26 prize art drops — there is not enough public detail to commit yet.

By timing risk

The two December 5 sets are the ones to reserve first, because a shared launch day splits attention and stock. Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 on December 12 and Blue Archive vol.4 on December 26 give you more breathing room, but popular idol figures still move quickly. If you are ordering from overseas, treat the launch date as your deadline to place an order, not the day you start looking.

December 2026 Ichiban Kuji FAQ

Which December 2026 Ichiban Kuji comes out first?

Both Evangelion: 2.0 and the Apothecary Diaries movie set launch on December 5, 2026 — the earliest and busiest date of the month.

How much does each December 2026 Ichiban Kuji cost?

Per draw: Evangelion: 2.0 is ¥790, the Apothecary Diaries movie is ¥800, and both Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 and Blue Archive vol.4 are ¥850.

Which December 2026 kuji has the best figures?

It depends on taste: Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 offers the most scale figures (three 1/7 Gracemasters), the Apothecary Diaries movie has the most premium diorama sculpts, and Evangelion: 2.0 has the strongest single scene piece plus a Unit-02 Last One.

Can I buy these Ichiban Kuji outside Japan?

Yes — through a store or proxy that pulls prizes in Japan and ships them out. Order early, because A and Last One prizes sell out quickly. Akibato ships in-stock Ichiban Kuji prizes worldwide.

Summary

• Four December 2026 Ichiban Kuji sets are confirmed: Evangelion: 2.0 (Dec 5, ¥790), Apothecary Diaries movie (Dec 5, ¥800), Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 (Dec 12, ¥850) and Blue Archive vol.4 (Dec 26, ¥850).
• December 5 is the crunch date — two big sets share it.
• Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 is the figure-heaviest set; Blue Archive vol.4's prizes are still unannounced.
• Overseas collectors should order on launch day and allow for shipping time.

Building a December shelf? Akibato pulls and ships these prizes from Japan — browse the Ichiban Kuji collection and check back here as Blue Archive vol.4 and the rest of the month's lineup are revealed. See also our November 2026 Ichiban Kuji calendar for sets still on shelves.

Sources

• Dengeki Hobby Web — Ichiban Kuji Evangelion: 2.0, December 2026
• Ichiban Kuji Club (official) — Evangelion: 2.0
• Inside — Evangelion: 2.0 Ichiban Kuji December release
• Dengeki Hobby Web — Apothecary Diaries movie Ichiban Kuji, December 5
• Ichiban Kuji Club (official) — The Apothecary Diaries
• Idolmaster official — Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7, December 12
• Dengeki Hobby Web — Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 Gracemaster figures
• Ichiban Kuji Club (official) — Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7
• Dengeki Hobby Web — Blue Archive vol.4, December 26