Gakuen Idolmaster Ichiban Kuji Part 6: Prizes and Gracemaster Figures
Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6 is the sixth Ichiban Kuji lottery for Bandai Namco's idol-raising game, and it is built around three new 1/7 scale Gracemaster figures. The set went on sale in Japan on September 19, 2026, with online draws following on September 24, and overseas stores list arrivals from October 2026. Each draw costs 850 yen. The headline prizes are figures of Mao Arimura, China Kuramoto, and Hiro Shinosawa, with a Last One prize of Mao Arimura in a special version. This guide lists every prize from A to the Last One, explains what the Gracemaster grade means, and shows collectors outside Japan how to buy the set. If you are deciding whether to chase this kuji or wait, the breakdown below gives you the full picture before you commit.
What Is Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6?
Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6 is a Japanese prize lottery from BANDAI SPIRITS: you pay a fixed price per ticket and always draw a prize, from small goods up to the scale figures. There is no way to lose your stake and walk away with nothing, which is the appeal for figure collectors who want a shot at a 1/7 statue without buying at retail.
The core facts are simple. Tickets are 850 yen each. In-store sales began on September 19, 2026, and rolled out sequentially, with online draws opening on September 24. Japanese hobby press confirmed the full A-to-H plus Last One lineup ahead of launch. Overseas listings quote an arrival window from October 2026, which is a shipping estimate, not the Japanese street date.
Gakuen Idolmaster is Bandai Namco's idol-raising game, launched in 2024, and its profile keeps rising: CloverWorks produced an animated opening for the game's H.I.F arc, which is why anime and figure fans who never played the app still recognize the cast. Part 6 leans on that recognition by putting the three most-requested idols on the top prizes.
Because Part 6 is a stocked kuji rather than a made-to-order figure, availability is finite. Akibato ships this set from Japan, so if you are building a Gakuen Idolmaster shelf you can browse the in-stock Ichiban Kuji sets at Akibato while the run lasts.
The Full Prize Lineup at a Glance
Part 6 runs from A to H, plus a Last One prize awarded to the person who draws the final ticket in a set. The three figure prizes (A to C) are the reason most collectors buy in; D through H are printed and plush goods built around newly drawn artwork.
- A Prize — Mao Arimura figure, 1/7 Gracemaster
- B Prize — China Kuramoto figure, 1/7 Gracemaster
- C Prize — Hiro Shinosawa figure, 1/7 Gracemaster
- D Prize — newly drawn metallic poster
- E Prize — "Kirarize" mascot
- F Prize — newly drawn bandana towel
- G Prize — newly drawn rubber charm
- H Prize — newly drawn acrylic stand
- Last One Prize — Mao Arimura figure, 1/7 Gracemaster (Last One Ver.)
The A-to-C Gracemaster Figures
All three figure prizes are 1/7 scale, meaning a standing figure lands roughly in the 20-25 cm range depending on pose. That is the same scale as most premium scale figures sold at retail, not the smaller prize-figure size, which is what makes these draws attractive.
A Prize: Mao Arimura
Mao Arimura headlines the set as the A prize, a 1/7 Gracemaster figure. She is one of the central idols in Gakuen Idolmaster and the character whose Last One variant closes out the run, so demand tends to concentrate on the A and Last One tickets.
B Prize: China Kuramoto
China Kuramoto is the B prize in 1/7 Gracemaster. In the game she forms the unit Yumepathy alongside Hiro Shinosawa, so many collectors chasing this kuji want the B and C figures as a matching pair rather than in isolation.
C Prize: Hiro Shinosawa
Hiro Shinosawa rounds out the figure prizes as the C prize, also 1/7 Gracemaster. Displayed together, the A-to-C trio gives you three same-scale idols with a consistent sculpt grade, which is the strongest reason to draw the full lineup rather than a single ticket.
The D-to-H Goods and the Last One Prize
The lower prizes are not figures, but they use newly drawn illustrations rather than recycled game art, which is what separates a strong kuji from a filler run.
- D Prize is a metallic poster with a drawn-for-the-kuji illustration.
- E Prize is the "Kirarize" mascot, a deformed goods item featuring additional Hatsuboshi Academy idols including Lilja Katsuragi.
- F, G, and H Prizes are a bandana towel, a rubber charm, and an acrylic stand, all with original artwork.
The Last One prize is a Mao Arimura 1/7 Gracemaster figure in a Last One version, a color or finish variant handed only to whoever pulls the last ticket in a set. Because a shop receives a fixed number of sets, Last One prizes are scarcer than any lettered prize and command the highest aftermarket premiums.
What the Gracemaster Grade Means
Gracemaster is BANDAI SPIRITS' figure brand for Ichiban Kuji, used for 1/7 scale character figures at the top of a kuji's prize tower. It signals a scale-figure-class sculpt and paint job rather than the simpler finish of a standard prize figure.
If you are new to how kuji figure grades work, it helps to compare it against the more common tier: our explainer on what MASTERLISE means for Ichiban Kuji figures covers the premium grade you will see across most shonen kuji, and Gracemaster fills the same role on Bandai Namco's idol titles. For a refresher on why 1/7 matters, see our guide to anime figure scale sizes explained. Collectors who liked the last idol- and fantasy-themed Gracemaster run can also compare it with the Ichiban Kuji Overlord Gracemaster figures.
How to Buy Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6 From Overseas
You cannot draw this kuji online from most of the world the way you can inside Japan, because the physical draws happen at Japanese shops. There are two realistic routes for overseas collectors.
- Buy a specific prize or a full set from a Japan-based store that ships internationally. This removes the gamble: you pay for the exact A, B, or C figure you want, or a complete set of 74.
- Use a proxy service to draw or buy on your behalf, then forward the parcel. This can be cheaper per figure but adds fees and time, and stock is not guaranteed.
Our step-by-step walkthrough on how to buy Ichiban Kuji outside Japan compares both routes in detail. Remember that the October 2026 dates on overseas product pages are arrival estimates for restocked sets, not the Japanese release. A few practical notes before you buy: individual figures are usually cheaper than a full set of 74 if you only want one idol, sealed full sets are the safest way to guarantee the Last One prize, and the A and Last One Mao Arimura figures tend to sell out first because they share a character. Prices move quickly once a run sells through in Japan, so decide early rather than waiting for a restock.
If you want the Gracemaster figures without gambling on ticket luck, you can check Akibato's in-stock Ichiban Kuji sets, including Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6, shipped from Japan.
Key Takeaways
- Ichiban Kuji Gakuen Idolmaster Part 6 launched in Japan on September 19, 2026 (online September 24) at 850 yen per draw.
- The A-to-C prizes are 1/7 Gracemaster figures of Mao Arimura, China Kuramoto, and Hiro Shinosawa.
- The Last One prize is a special Mao Arimura 1/7 Gracemaster figure, the scarcest item in the run.
- D-to-H are goods (metallic poster, Kirarize mascot, bandana towel, rubber charm, acrylic stand) with newly drawn art.
- Overseas collectors can buy a chosen figure or a full set shipped from Japan, or use a proxy; the October 2026 dates are arrival estimates.