Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell: Motoko Kusanagi & Fuchikoma Land September 26
The Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell lottery goes on sale September 26, 2026, and it marks the cyberpunk franchise's return to Bandai's prize-figure line for the first time since the Ghost in the Shell: Arise era. The set is titled Ichiban Kuji Kokaku Kidotai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, tied to the 2026 anime reboot, and each draw costs 850 yen.
Only the A Prize and the Last One Prize have been revealed so far. Both are a Kusanagi Motoko and Fuchikoma figure, roughly 22 cm tall, with the Last One in an exclusive color. Prizes B through H and the Double Chance Campaign are still under wraps, so a second reveal is coming before launch.
This guide covers exactly what is confirmed, why the timing matters, whether the Last One is worth chasing, and how fans outside Japan can actually get one.
Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell at a glance
Here is everything Bandai has confirmed for the Ghost in the Shell Ichiban Kuji as of this writing. Treat the empty prize tiers as pending, not missing.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Full title | Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell (THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) |
| On-sale date | September 26, 2026 (rolling release) |
| Price per draw | 850 yen (tax included) |
| A Prize | Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma figure (~22 cm), two random versions |
| Last One Prize | Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma, Last One Ver. (special color) |
| Prize tiers | A through H, plus Last One and a Double Chance Campaign |
| Revealed so far | A Prize and Last One only; B–H and Double Chance pending |
| Where it sells | Ministop, Daily Yamazaki, bookstores, hobby shops, some drugstores, Ichiban Kuji official shops, and Ichiban Kuji Online |
Every prize wins something in Ichiban Kuji, so there are no blanks. If you are new to how these lotteries work, our explainer on what Ichiban Kuji is and how to buy it from overseas walks through the format.
What's revealed so far: the A Prize and Last One
The headline figure is a single sculpt that appears twice, once as the A Prize and once as the Last One. The difference is in the finish, not the pose.
A Prize: Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma (~22 cm)
The A Prize pairs Major Motoko Kusanagi with a Fuchikoma think-tank in a figure that stands about 22 cm tall. It ships in two versions that are handed out at random, so you cannot pick which one you get:
- Bare-face version (sugao ver.): Motoko without her combat goggles, showing her full expression.
- Goggle version: Motoko wearing her tactical goggles, closer to her field-operative look.
Both versions share the same base sculpt and the same Fuchikoma. For collectors, that means the A Prize is effectively two collectible variants of one figure, which raises the odds you will want more than one draw.
Last One Prize: the special-color variant
The Last One Prize, awarded to whoever draws the final ticket on a set, is a recolored Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma. It uses a distinct palette: Motoko rendered in yellow tones and the Fuchikoma in a light-blue base. Unlike the A Prize, the Last One comes only in the bare-face version.
Because the color scheme is exclusive to the Last One, it is the piece serious collectors will target. If you are weighing whether that is the right move, our guide on whether the Last One Prize is worth it lays out the trade-offs.
What's still unrevealed
Prizes B through H and the Double Chance Campaign have not been shown. Ichiban Kuji sets typically fill lower tiers with smaller figures, acrylic stands, cloth goods, and tableware, then reveal them in a second announcement weeks before launch. Expect a follow-up before September 26.
Why this Ghost in the Shell kuji matters
Ghost in the Shell has stayed present through S.H.Figuarts releases and scale figures, but a full Ichiban Kuji is a bigger, convenience-store-wide moment that puts the property in front of casual fans, not just specialists.
The timing is deliberate. The set carries the THE GHOST IN THE SHELL title used by the 2026 anime reboot, produced by Science SARU and streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video since its July 7, 2026 premiere. That series is a manga-first adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original 1989–1991 work, which is why the companion robot is labeled Fuchikoma, its manga name, rather than the Tachikoma name used in the 2002 Stand Alone Complex TV series.
If you want the background on the show driving this release, see our rundown of Science SARU's 2026 Ghost in the Shell reboot. The kuji is the first easy way for fans of the new anime to put Motoko on a shelf.
How overseas fans can buy the Ghost in the Shell Ichiban Kuji
Ichiban Kuji is a Japan-only, in-person lottery at its core, which is the single biggest hurdle for international collectors. Here is how the paths actually compare.
- In-store in Japan: Physically draw at Ministop, Daily Yamazaki, bookstores, hobby shops, and Ichiban Kuji official shops from September 26. This is the only way to feel the draw and target the Last One in person.
- Ichiban Kuji Online: Bandai's digital version sells fixed allocations that often sell out within minutes, and access is generally limited to Japanese accounts and addresses.
- Proxy or forwarding services: The realistic route from abroad. A proxy buyer draws or wins the tickets, then a forwarding address in Japan consolidates and reships the prizes to you.
- Aftermarket: Once the kuji ends, individual prizes, especially the Last One, appear on secondary marketplaces at a markup.
For a step-by-step walkthrough of the digital lottery, read how to buy Ichiban Kuji Online from overseas. Akibato ships figures from Japan worldwide, so a stocked prize you find later can go straight to your door without a separate forwarding step.
Should you chase the Last One Prize?
The value question for any Ichiban Kuji comes down to how badly you want the exclusive color versus the cost of the draws it takes to secure it. A few things specific to this set:
- The A Prize and Last One share a sculpt, so if you only want the figure, the standard A Prize gets you 90 percent of the appeal at a fraction of the effort.
- The Last One's yellow-and-light-blue palette is the only reason to chase it, and it exists in bare-face form only.
- Because the base figure is a two-version A Prize, sets can be drawn down quickly by collectors hunting the goggle variant, which affects how many tickets remain when you arrive.
If you are buying purely to display Motoko, a single A Prize draw or an aftermarket piece is the efficient move. If you want the rarest shelf piece, the Last One is the target, and a proxy that can watch a set's ticket count is your best tool.
Protecting your figure once it arrives
Prize figures use painted PVC and ABS that can yellow or warp with heat and direct sunlight, so display matters as much as acquisition. Keep the figure out of window light, avoid sealed hot rooms, and dust with a soft brush rather than cloth on painted edges.
Bootlegs also follow every high-demand kuji, so buy from sources that show real prize photos. Our guides on spotting a fake anime figure and protecting anime figures cover both risks.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Ghost in the Shell Ichiban Kuji release?
It goes on sale September 26, 2026, as a rolling release across participating stores in Japan and on Ichiban Kuji Online.
How much is one draw?
Each draw is 850 yen, tax included. Every ticket wins a prize; there are no blanks.
Is it Tachikoma or Fuchikoma?
Fuchikoma. The 2026 anime and this kuji follow Masamune Shirow's original manga, which named the think-tanks Fuchikoma. The Tachikoma name comes from the 2002 Stand Alone Complex series.
What is the A Prize?
A Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma figure about 22 cm tall, distributed at random in a bare-face version and a goggle version.
Where can I watch the anime it's based on?
Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell streams worldwide on Amazon Prime Video, where it premiered on July 7, 2026.
The takeaway for collectors
- The Ghost in the Shell Ichiban Kuji launches September 26, 2026 at 850 yen per draw.
- The A Prize is a ~22 cm Kusanagi Motoko & Fuchikoma figure in two random versions; the Last One is the same sculpt in an exclusive yellow-and-light-blue color.
- Prizes B through H and the Double Chance Campaign are still unrevealed, with a second announcement expected before launch.
- The set is tied to the 2026 Science SARU reboot on Prime Video and uses the manga's Fuchikoma naming.
- Overseas fans should plan a proxy or forwarding route, since in-store draws and Ichiban Kuji Online are Japan-first.
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