Gintama Ichiban Kuji 2026: The 'Second Gathering' MASTERLISE Figures and Monochrome Gintoki
Bandai Spirits launched the Ichiban Kuji "Gintama 20th Anniversary Gintama Exhibition ~The Second Gathering of 20-Year-Olds~" in Japan on August 21, 2026, at 800 yen per draw. It is the second Ichiban Kuji tied to the touring Gintama Exhibition, and it turns five core characters into premium MASTERLISE EXPIECE figures. This guide ranks what to chase, explains the monochrome Gintoki Last One Prize, and shows how overseas fans can get the set now that it is out.
What This Gintama Ichiban Kuji Is
Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese prize lottery in which every ticket wins a physical item, sold over the counter and never blank. This set is the follow-up to the first exhibition lottery, which put Gintoki, Takasugi, and Hijikata into figures; the "Second Gathering" widens the cast.
It is part of the Gintama 20th Anniversary Project, which began in March 2023 and runs through 2026 to mark the anime's own 20th year. The figures are sculpted from the "Gintama Exhibition character visuals" used for the anniversary exhibition that toured Japan from late 2024.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Set | Ichiban Kuji Gintama Exhibition ~The Second Gathering of 20-Year-Olds~ |
| Maker | Bandai Spirits |
| Launch (Japan) | August 21, 2026 |
| Price | 800 yen per draw (tax incl.) |
| Lineup | Prizes A–I, plus a Last One Prize |
The MASTERLISE EXPIECE Figures Collectors Are Chasing
The top of the lineup is five MASTERLISE EXPIECE character figures. MASTERLISE is Bandai's premium finish for Ichiban Kuji figures, and the EXPIECE label marks the larger, exhibition-grade sculpts within that tier. Here is the revealed figure lineup:
| Prize | Figure (MASTERLISE EXPIECE) |
|---|---|
| A | Sakata Gintoki |
| B | Katsura Kotaro |
| C | Okita Sougo |
| D | Kagura |
| E | Kamui |
The pull order tells you where the value sits: Gintoki (A) is the anchor most fans want, while Kamui (E) is the rarer face-value target because Kagura's brother rarely gets a figure of this scale. The remaining prizes (F through I) are goods rather than figures. If the tier names are new to you, our explainer on what MASTERLISE means breaks down what the finish actually buys you.
The Last One Prize: A Monochrome Gintoki
The Last One Prize is a Sakata Gintoki MASTERLISE EXPIECE in a monochrome edition, a black-and-white repaint of the Gintama Exhibition visual. The Last One Prize is the guaranteed figure handed to whoever draws the final ticket in a set, so it is the hardest piece to pull in person and the one aftermarket prices climb fastest.
A monochrome variant of the headline sculpt is a classic "collector-only" chase: same pose as the A Prize, different finish, far smaller supply. If you want the mechanics, see our guide to how the Last One Prize works and how to get one.
How Overseas Collectors Can Get These Figures
Because the set launched in Japanese stores on August 21, 2026, drawing tickets in person is no longer the realistic route for most overseas fans. From here, these figures move through the secondary market, where single prizes are sold individually rather than as a full draw.
That is usually the better deal anyway: if you only want Gintoki or the monochrome Last One, buying the specific figure beats paying per draw for prizes you do not want. For a full walkthrough, read how to buy Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan.
Key Takeaways
- The Gintama "Second Gathering of 20-Year-Olds" Ichiban Kuji launched in Japan on August 21, 2026 at 800 yen per draw.
- Five MASTERLISE EXPIECE figures headline it: Gintoki, Katsura, Okita, Kagura, and Kamui.
- The Last One Prize is a monochrome-edition Gintoki — the scarcest piece in the set.
- It is the second lottery tied to the Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition.
- Overseas, buy the single figure you want on the secondary market rather than paying per draw.
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Sources
- toy-people — Ichiban Kuji Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition ~The Second Gathering of 20-Year-Olds~ All Prizes Revealed
- toy-people — Gintama Exhibition ~Gathering of 20-Year-Olds~ Part 2 MASTERLISE EXPIECE Character Figures Revealed
- toy-people — Gintama Exhibition ~Hatachi no Tsudoi~ Ichiban Kuji: Gintoki, Takasugi, Hijikata Figures
- Tokyo Weekender — Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition