Ichiban Kuji Kaiji 2026: All 11 Prizes and the MASTERLISE Figure
Ichiban Kuji Kaiji, the 2026 lottery based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto's gambling classic Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji, went on sale in Japan on July 7, 2026 at 777 yen (tax included) per draw. It has 11 prize kinds, from an A-Prize MASTERLISE EXPIECE Kaiji figure down to a Last One Prize modeled on the infamous pachinko machine "The Bog."
This guide lists every prize tier, explains which pieces are worth chasing for a collection, and covers how overseas fans can get the set. Prize details are cross-checked against the official Ichiban Kuji site and Japanese hobby press; sources are linked at the end.
Ichiban Kuji Kaiji 2026: What It Is, Release Date, and Price
Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese in-store lottery where every ticket wins a physical prize, so there are no blanks. This Kaiji set is the second Ichiban Kuji built on the franchise, and it leans hard into the manga's most quoted moments.
- Release: July 7, 2026, rolling out in stores and online
- Price: 777 yen per draw, tax included
- Prize kinds: 11 total (A through K, plus the Last One Prize)
- Double Chance campaign: July 7 to October 31, 2026
If you are building a seinen figure shelf around Kaiji, Akibato ships this Ichiban Kuji set from Japan; you can browse the in-stock Ichiban Kuji collection here.
One point that trips up buyers: there are two Kaiji Ichiban Kuji. The first, from 2025, put a rock-paper-scissors board game in the A-Prize slot. The 2026 set covered here is the figure-focused wave, so a MASTERLISE figure leads it instead of a game.
All 11 Ichiban Kuji Kaiji Prizes (A to K, Plus Last One)
The lineup pairs one display figure with a run of desk goods themed around the Teiai Group, the loan-shark corporation that torments Kaiji. Here is the full breakdown.
A Prize: Kaiji "The 700 Million Man" MASTERLISE EXPIECE Figure
The A Prize is a Kaiji figure in the MASTERLISE EXPIECE line, showing him from the swamp ("Numa") pachinko arc after clawing back roughly 700 million yen. It ships with swappable face parts so you can pose the calm version or his signature distorted, sweating expression.
MASTERLISE is Bandai Spirits' higher-grade prize-figure standard, which is why an Ichiban Kuji headline figure like this can rival a boxed prize figure in finish. If you are new to the term, see our explainer on what the MASTERLISE tier means.
B to K Prizes: Teiai Desk Goods and In-Jokes
Prizes B through K are practical goods that turn the manga's running gags into everyday items. Several tiers let you choose the variant at the counter.
- B Prize: Hanchou rice bowl, printed so the underground foreman needles you each time you finish a meal
- C Prize: thermal-reactive glass that reveals the series' famous "it's ice-cold!" line only when a cold drink is poured
- D Prize: perpetual calendar themed on the Ichijou confrontation
- E Prize: Pinzoro (double-one) dice keyring
- F Prize: Shigoro (four-five) dice keyring
- G Prize: Teiai Group enamel pin badge
- H Prize: Teiai collection set, selectable (employee ID and card-holder items, 4 kinds)
- I Prize: memo stationery, selectable (5 kinds)
- J Prize: assorted sticky stationery, selectable (5 kinds)
- K Prize: rubber strap and magnet collection, non-selectable (7 kinds, about 7 cm each)
Last One Prize: "The Bog" Pachinko Piece
The Last One Prize, awarded to whoever draws the final ticket in a box, is a model of "The Bog" (Numa), the rigged pachinko machine that nearly ruins Kaiji. It doubles as a coin bank and is scaled to stand next to the A-Prize figure, so the two read as one diorama.
Last One Prizes exist in one small quantity per box and are the hardest tier to secure. Our guide to how the Last One Prize works explains why.
Why Kaiji Still Draws Collectors in 2026
Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji has run in manga since the 1990s and reached wider audiences through a Madhouse TV anime and a live-action film series starring Tatsuya Fujiwara. The story follows Kaiji Ito, a broke drifter dragged into brutal high-stakes gambling by the Teiai loan group.
That premise is why the Ichiban Kuji leans on props rather than a large cast of character figures. The dice keyrings, the Teiai employee ID, the pachinko "Bog," and the reactive glass all reference specific do-or-die scenes, so the set reads as a memory box for readers as much as a figure release.
It also explains the appeal for overseas buyers: Kaiji merchandise is comparatively rare next to shonen juggernauts, and a MASTERLISE-grade figure of the character does not come around often. For a franchise this quotable, a single well-made lottery can be the best display piece available in a given year.
Which Kaiji Prize Should Collectors Chase?
For display, the A-Prize MASTERLISE figure is the clear centerpiece, and the swappable faces make it more expressive than most single-pose prize figures. Pair it with the Last One "Bog" and you have a complete swamp-arc scene on one shelf.
For everyday use, the C-Prize reactive glass is the standout gimmick, and the Hanchou rice bowl is the fan-favorite gag item. The Teiai ID and pin goods are cheap to complete and photograph well as a set, if you enjoy the corporate satire more than the figures.
If you are picking just one tier to import, prioritize the A Prize. It is the only sculpted character figure in the set, it uses the higher MASTERLISE finish, and it holds resale interest better than the stationery tiers once a box is sold through. The Last One "Bog" is the second target, since it completes the diorama and is capped at one per box.
Kaiji sits alongside other gritty seinen lotteries; if this appeals, our Baki Ichiban Kuji guide covers a comparable MASTERLISE-led set.
How to Buy Ichiban Kuji Kaiji Outside Japan
Ichiban Kuji tickets are sold at Japanese hobby shops and convenience stores, so overseas fans generally buy already-drawn prizes rather than pulling tickets themselves. Popular tiers like the A-Prize figure and the Last One "Bog" tend to sell out first, so buying complete pieces is the reliable route.
We break down the options, fees, and timing in our walkthrough on how to buy Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan. Because the Double Chance campaign runs only through October 31, 2026, the earliest secondary stock is usually the best-priced.
Kaiji Ichiban Kuji 2026: Quick FAQ
When did Ichiban Kuji Kaiji release? July 7, 2026, rolling out across Japanese retailers and online.
How much is one draw? 777 yen including tax.
How many prizes are there? 11 kinds, A through K plus the Last One Prize, for 11 total tiers.
Is there a Kaiji figure? Yes. The A Prize is a MASTERLISE EXPIECE Kaiji figure with interchangeable faces; the Last One Prize is "The Bog" pachinko model.
Is this the same as the 2025 Kaiji kuji? No. The 2025 set led with a board game; this 2026 wave leads with the MASTERLISE figure.
If the swamp-arc diorama has you wanting to build a Kaiji shelf, you can shop the Ichiban Kuji collection at Akibato, which ships prize figures worldwide from Japan.