Ichiban Kuji October 2026: 12 Lotteries and Which to Chase

October 2026 is one of the busiest Ichiban Kuji months of the year, with at least twelve anime and collector lotteries landing between October 3 and October 31. This guide lists every one with its confirmed release date, price per draw, and headline figure, then ranks the six worth spending your budget on. Dates and prizes below come from the official Ichiban Kuji site (1kuji.com) and the maker's product reveals.

Ichiban Kuji is Bandai Spirits' no-blank prize lottery: every ticket wins something, and the premium A–E prizes are usually MASTERLISE scale-quality figures. Because October stacks so many desirable sets on top of each other, the useful question is not "what is out" but "what is worth chasing first."

October 2026 Ichiban Kuji at a glance

Here is the full anime and pop-culture slate for the month. Prices are per draw in Japanese yen; overseas stock and pricing vary by store. Made in Abyss is listed as October 31 on the official schedule, though a few retailers list October 29.

That is a dozen collector-facing lotteries in four weeks, before you count the family and character sets (Winnie the Pooh 100th, Moomin, Sumikko Gurashi and others) that also drop in the same window.

How we ranked which to chase

No lottery here is a bad win — Ichiban Kuji never gives you nothing. But budgets are finite, and shipping figures out of Japan adds cost, so ranking matters. We weighed four things: how many premium MASTERLISE figures sit in the top tier, how strong the Last One Prize is, how much lasting demand the franchise has among overseas collectors, and whether the sculpt covers a fan-favorite character or scene rather than a repeat pose.

The ranking below is a collector's judgment call, not a sales figure. Where a set already has a full breakdown on this blog, we have linked it so you can dig into every prize tier before you commit.

The 6 October Ichiban Kuji worth chasing

1. One Piece -Island Song Played in the Sky- (Oct 29)

This is the standout of the month for scale-figure collectors. Releasing October 29 at ¥850 per draw, the Skypiea-themed set uses the high-end MASTERLISE EXPIECE line for its main figures, roughly 19 cm tall: Monkey D. Luffy (A), Nami (B), Mont Blanc Cricket (C), and Wiper (D). The Last One Prize is a Golden Bell with a built-in projection feature — a display piece rather than a character figure, which makes it a genuine centerpiece. There are 80 items to win in total.

Why it tops the list: One Piece is the most consistently traded prize-figure franchise overseas, the Skypiea arc has deep nostalgia value, and the EXPIECE figures sit a notch above standard prize quality. If you only chase one October kuji, this is it.

2. Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Hearts~ (Oct 24)

The heavyweight of the month by figure count. Launching October 24 at ¥850 per draw, prizes A through E are MASTERLISE figures of the Survey Corps — Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Erwin, and Hange — in their salute poses, and the Last One Prize is Levi as "humanity's strongest soldier." Five premium figures plus a marquee Last One is an unusually stacked top tier. Our full breakdown of every prize is in the Attack on Titan Dedicate Your Hearts guide.

Chase it if you want the widest single-set roster this month, or specifically want the Levi Last One, which tends to command the strongest aftermarket demand of any prize here.

3. Dragon Ball SPIRIT OF THE SAIYAN (Oct 17)

The best value on paper. At ¥790 per draw — the cheapest of the flagship sets — the October 17 lottery runs prizes A through J, with MASTERLISE figures of Son Goku, Super Saiyan Son Gohan, Son Goten, Bardock, and Raditz in the A–E slots, sized about 13–25 cm. The Last One Prize is a father-and-son Goku & Gohan piece in MASTERLISE PLUS, around 21 cm. The Saiyan-lineage theme gives the whole set a clear collecting hook. See our Spirit of the Saiyan guide for the complete lineup.

4. Made in Abyss (Oct 31)

The specialist pick. Closing out the month on October 31 at ¥850 per draw, the A Prize is a MASTERLISE Bondrewd capturing the Lord of Dawn's open-arm pose, and the B Prize pairs Nanachi and Mitty in a "Revible Moment" figure. The Last One is a distinct, more unsettling Bondrewd sculpt. With 70 items in the pool and one of anime's most iconic antagonists as the centerpiece, this rewards fans of the series more than casual buyers. Full detail is in the Made in Abyss Bondrewd guide.

5. Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary (Oct 3)

The month's earliest flagship and a strong nostalgia play. Hitting stores October 3 (online October 5) at ¥850 per draw, it puts Natsu Dragneel (A), Lucy Heartfilia (B), and Happy (C) in MASTERLISE, with Erza Scarlet as the Last One Prize — 66 items in total. The four revealed figures cover the exact characters most fans want, and the 20th-anniversary framing makes these display-shelf keepers. Overseas waves of this set are expected to land later than the Japan date, so plan around your store's timing. Our Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary guide has more.

6. Naruto Shippuden: Hidan & Kakuzu Arc (Oct 26)

A tighter, character-driven set. Beginning October 26 at ¥790 per draw, the lottery centers on the Immortal Duo arc, with MASTERLISE figures of Nara Shikamaru (A) and Sarutobi Asuma (B) leading prizes A through I. It is a smaller premium tier than the others on this list, so it ranks lower for pure figure volume — but for fans of that specific arc, the Shikamaru sculpt is a rare pull. The Hidan & Kakuzu Arc guide covers the rest of the tiers.

Also dropping in October

Beyond the six above, several sets are worth a look depending on your shelf:

• Kagurabachi (Oct 24) — the first Ichiban Kuji for one of Shonen Jump's fastest-rising titles, timed ahead of the series' 2027 anime adaptation. Early demand for a debut kuji can be high.
• Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA2 (Oct 3) — a Universal Century-era set for Gundam collectors who prefer mecha to character figures.
• Kinnikuman: Choujin Blood Alliance (Oct 17) — a nostalgia beat for the long-running franchise.
• Ouran High School Host Club 20th Anniversary (Oct 24) — a rare kuji for the classic shoujo title, with a commemorative figure.
• Fate/Grand Order (Oct 31, tentative) — date and lineup were still being finalized at the time of writing; confirm before you plan around it.

How to get these from overseas

Ichiban Kuji is sold as a physical, in-store lottery in Japan, so buying from abroad works differently than a normal preorder. You are usually buying a specific already-drawn prize — for example "A Prize, Luffy" — from a store or proxy that pulled tickets, not a random draw. That means you can target the exact figure you want, but popular A prizes and Last One prizes sell out and climb in price quickly.

• Decide which prize you actually want before the release date; the headline figures move fastest.
• Know the line: MASTERLISE is the premium scale-quality tier, and the Last One Prize is the exclusive figure reserved for the final ticket. Our MASTERLISE explainer covers why those prizes cost more.
• Order early. Prices on secondary prizes stay stable, but A and Last One figures are the ones that spike.

For a full walkthrough, see our guide on how to buy Ichiban Kuji online from overseas.

Frequently asked questions

Which October 2026 Ichiban Kuji is best?

For most collectors, the One Piece "Island Song" set (October 29) is the strongest overall, thanks to its premium MASTERLISE EXPIECE figures and the projection-feature Golden Bell Last One Prize. If you want the most figures in one set, Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Hearts~ (October 24) has five MASTERLISE Survey Corps figures plus a Levi Last One.

How much does one Ichiban Kuji draw cost?

Most October 2026 flagship sets are ¥850 per draw, while Dragon Ball SPIRIT OF THE SAIYAN and the Naruto Hidan & Kakuzu set are ¥790. Overseas prices differ because you are typically buying an individual prize rather than a draw.

Can I buy Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan?

Yes. The lottery itself runs in Japanese stores, but overseas collectors buy specific prizes through stores and proxies that ship internationally. You choose the exact figure instead of drawing at random.

What is the Last One Prize?

The Last One Prize is an exclusive figure given to whoever draws the final ticket in a set. Because it is never sold separately, it is usually the hardest and most sought-after piece — October's examples include Levi (Attack on Titan) and the Golden Bell (One Piece).

Bottom line for collectors

• October 2026 brings at least twelve anime Ichiban Kuji, from Fairy Tail (Oct 3) to Made in Abyss and Fate/Grand Order (Oct 31).
• One Piece "Island Song" is the top pick for figure quality; Attack on Titan is the pick for sheer roster size.
• Dragon Ball SPIRIT OF THE SAIYAN is the best value at ¥790 per draw.
• Buy the specific prize you want early — A prizes and Last One prizes are the ones that spike after release.

Ready to start a shelf? Browse in-stock Ichiban Kuji prizes at Akibato, or head straight to the One Piece and Dragon Ball collections — we ship authentic, Japan-sourced figures worldwide.