Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW: November 2026 Prize Guide
Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW is a BANDAI SPIRITS prize lottery built entirely around hololive's DEV_IS music unit, and it goes on sale in Japan on November 13, 2026. Unlike most Ichiban Kuji releases, it skips the familiar A-to-Last-One ranking system in favor of one dedicated prize per member. Here is what collectors need to know before draws begin, who FLOW GLOW are, and how to get the merchandise from outside Japan.
What Is Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW?
Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW is a lottery-style prize campaign in which every purchase is a single blind draw priced at 790 yen, tax included. The prize is assigned at random from whatever stock remains at that store or online batch, and a single draw is not the full prize set.
When and Where It Releases
Sales begin November 13, 2026 (Friday) and continue on a rolling basis as stock allows, rather than all at once nationwide. In Japan, the lottery will be sold through Ichiban Kuji ONLINE, Ministop convenience stores, and official Ichiban Kuji retail shops.
Price and Draw Format
Each draw costs 790 yen. Like any Ichiban Kuji, buyers cannot choose which specific prize they receive on a given draw, only that it comes from the pool of prizes still in stock.
Akibato does not currently stock a dedicated hololive collection, but a changing lineup of Japan-exclusive Ichiban Kuji lotteries ships out from the Ichiban Kuji collection today, for collectors who do not want to wait for November.
Who Are FLOW GLOW? Hololive's DEV_IS Unit, Explained
FLOW GLOW is a VTuber musical artist group under hololive DEV_IS. Hololive production confirmed the unit's debut on November 7, 2024, with individual member streams on November 9 followed by a full group debut stream on November 10. Their debut song, "FG ROADSTER," blends a hip-hop beat with traditional Japanese instruments, and the group celebrated with a pop-up store in Harajuku from November 13 to 17, 2024.
The Five Members Featured in This Kuji
- Isaki Riona — the unit's leader
- Koganei Niko — the group's jokester
- Mizumiya Su — publicity manager
- Rindo Chihaya — DJ
- Kikirara Vivi — makeup artist
All five appear in this kuji, each with a newly drawn (描き下ろし) illustration made specifically for the prize artwork rather than reused promotional art.
The Prize Lineup: Acrylic Visual Boards and Chokonokko Figures
As announced so far, the lottery has two prize categories rather than the usual lettered A-through-G structure.
Member Prizes — Five B5 Acrylic Visual Boards
Each of the five members gets her own named prize: a B5-sized acrylic visual board carrying a new illustration and a reproduced handwritten message. There is one board design per member, so landing a specific member's board means specifically drawing that member's prize category, not a random character from a shared tier.
Chokonokko Figure Prize — Five Randomized Chibi Designs
The second category is the Chokonokko figure prize: deformed, chibi-style figures of all five members at roughly 4.5 cm tall. They ship in closed packaging, so which of the five designs a draw produces is random and cannot be chosen.
| Prize | Format | Size | Designs | Can You Pick the Member? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member prize (x5) | Acrylic visual board | B5 | 1 per member (5 total) | Yes, by prize category — one member per board |
| Chokonokko prize | Chibi figure | ~4.5 cm | 5, blind-packaged | No, design is random |
Both outlets reporting the lineup note that the full prize list, including whether further tiers will be added, has not been finalized yet — the current reveal covers the acrylic boards and the Chokonokko figures only.
How This Kuji Skips the Standard A-to-Last-One Format
Most BANDAI SPIRITS Ichiban Kuji releases rank prizes from A through G or further, plus a bonus Last One Prize for whoever draws the final ticket in a box — a structure Akibato has broken down in full elsewhere. FLOW GLOW's kuji drops that ranking entirely. Instead of a single top-tier design that everyone chases, each member effectively owns her own prize, so collectors who want a specific member can target that category directly rather than hoping for a high letter grade.
This is not hololive's first kuji to depart from the standard format, either. Akibato's earlier coverage of an RPG-style hololive lottery shows the brand experimenting with non-standard lineups across its VTuber kuji more broadly, rather than this being a one-off.
What Collectors Should Watch Before November 13
- The lineup announced in early September 2026 covers only the acrylic boards and Chokonokko figures — stock counts per prize and any additional tiers have not been published as of this writing.
- Sales are staggered store by store, so a specific Ministop or Ichiban Kuji ONLINE batch selling out does not mean the whole run is gone nationwide.
- Because each member has her own board, a popular member (based on past merchandise demand) is more likely to sell out its specific prize category first, while other members' boards may still be available.
Buying hololive Figures and Kuji From Outside Japan
Ichiban Kuji releases are sold primarily through Japanese retail channels, which is the main hurdle for collectors overseas. Akibato ships prize figures and lotteries internationally, and for readers weighing whether to use a proxy buyer or order directly, the proxy-versus-direct guide walks through when each approach makes sense.
While this specific FLOW GLOW kuji is still arriving in Japan, Akibato's Figures collection carries prize and scale figures shipping now for anyone building a hololive or VTuber-adjacent shelf in the meantime.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW go on sale?
November 13, 2026, sold on a rolling basis through Ichiban Kuji ONLINE, Ministop, and official Ichiban Kuji shops in Japan.
How much does one draw cost?
790 yen, tax included, per draw. The prize is assigned randomly from remaining stock.
Can I choose which FLOW GLOW member's board I get?
You can choose the prize category (a specific member's acrylic board) as long as that category is still in stock, but you cannot choose within the Chokonokko figure prize, which is random and blind-packaged.
What is in the Chokonokko figure prize?
Five different chibi-style figures of the FLOW GLOW members, each about 4.5 cm tall, packaged so the design is a surprise.
Is this the first Ichiban Kuji for a hololive unit?
No. hololive has run multiple Ichiban Kuji lines before, including an RPG-themed lottery covered separately on Akibato, though FLOW GLOW's one-prize-per-member structure is a departure from those earlier lettered formats.
The Bottom Line
- Ichiban Kuji hololive FLOW GLOW releases November 13, 2026 in Japan at 790 yen per draw.
- The prize lineup announced so far is five member-specific B5 acrylic visual boards plus a Chokonokko figure prize with five randomized ~4.5 cm chibi designs.
- There is no A-to-Last-One ranking this time — each member has her own dedicated prize category instead.
- Full stock counts and any additional tiers have not been published as of this writing (October 2026).
- Collectors outside Japan can browse Akibato's current Ichiban Kuji and Figures selections while this release makes its way through Japanese retail.