November 2026 Ichiban Kuji Calendar: Dates and Which to Chase

Eleven-plus Ichiban Kuji lotteries launch in Japan across November 2026, and this calendar lists the release date, price per draw, and headline figure for each one that matters to a figure collector. The month is stacked: a new Godzilla MONSTERLISE set lands on the 13th, a rare all-villain JoJo lineup on the 21st, and both Dragon Ball and My Hero Academia close the month. Below is a dated table you can scan in one glance, a short section on every marquee lottery, a which-to-chase verdict, and the exact route to buy any of them from outside Japan. Every date and price here is taken from Bandai Spirits' official Ichiban Kuji Club listing and the individual product announcements, all linked at the end.

Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese in-store lottery: every ticket wins a numbered prize, so there are no blanks, and the last ticket in a set also claims a bonus Last One prize. For the terms used throughout this page, see our explainer on what MASTERLISE means and whether the figures are worth it. If you are catching up, last month's October 2026 Ichiban Kuji calendar covers the Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan and Naruto draws that ran before this slate.

The November 2026 Ichiban Kuji calendar at a glance

These are the five figure-driven lotteries with confirmed prices and headline prizes, ordered by release date. Draws roll out from the listed date and typically run until stock is gone, so overseas buyers should reserve early rather than wait for the campaign to end.

Release date	Lottery	Price / draw	Headline (A prize)
Nov 13, 2026	Godzilla: Monster Rampage - Pulse of Zero	¥850	Godzilla (2026) MONSTERLISE
Nov 14, 2026	One Piece: Animal Assembly	¥750	Chopper's Multi Stand
Nov 21, 2026	JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Gathering of RIVALS	¥850	Dio Brando MASTERLISE PLUS
Nov 28, 2026	Dragon Ball: Fantastic Adventure 3	¥800	Goku, Bulma & Oolong with the Ox-King's car
Nov 30, 2026	My Hero Academia: Their Story	¥850	Uraraka Ochako MASTERLISE

Akibato ships Ichiban Kuji figures and Last One prizes worldwide from Japan, so you can browse the current in-stock Ichiban Kuji collection while you decide which of these November draws to chase.

How Ichiban Kuji works, and how to read this calendar

Ichiban Kuji is a paid lottery Bandai Spirits runs in Japanese convenience stores, bookshops and hobby shops. Every ticket wins a prize on the spot - there are no losing tickets - and prizes are graded by tier, from the large A-prize figures down through smaller goods. When the final ticket in a set is drawn, that buyer also takes home the exclusive Last One prize, usually a repainted or special version you cannot get any other way.

Two quality labels appear throughout this calendar:

• MASTERLISE - Bandai's premium standard for character prize figures, used for the higher tiers in sets like JoJo and My Hero Academia. MASTERLISE PLUS is a further step up.
• MONSTERLISE - the kaiju equivalent, applied to the sculpted Godzilla monsters in Pulse of Zero.

Read every date below as the launch date. Draws roll out from that day and continue only while stock lasts, so popular sets can sell through in the first weekend. That timing matters most for overseas buyers, who cannot draw in person and depend on a store or proxy pulling tickets before a set is gone.

Also launching in November 2026 (six more lotteries)

Beyond the five figure headliners, Bandai's official Ichiban Kuji Club lists these additional November launches. Prizes and prices for some were not fully published at the time of writing, so treat the dates as the fixed point and confirm the lineup closer to release:

• Mobile Suit Gundam: Universal Century Saga Interlude - November 5
• Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card - Blessed Collection - November 6
• hololive: Flow Glow - November 13
• Street Fighter ("Meeting Someone Stronger Than Me") - November, exact date pending
• Persona Series 30th Anniversary - November 28
• Tamagotchi (provisional title) - November 21

Several of these carry real figure weight of their own. The Gundam Universal Century Saga Interlude set continues Bandai's long-running mecha kuji line; the Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card "Blessed Collection" targets a devoted shoujo audience; hololive Flow Glow rides the VTuber wave that has driven strong prize sales all year; and the Persona 30th Anniversary lottery caps a milestone year for the franchise. We will cover the ones with full figure lineups in their own guides as prizes are revealed.

The month therefore front-loads its heavy-hitters into two clusters: the 13th-14th weekend (Godzilla, One Piece, hololive) and the 28th-30th run (Dragon Ball, Persona, My Hero Academia). If your budget is finite, those are the collision points to plan around.

Godzilla "Pulse of Zero" (Nov 13): four MONSTERLISE kaiju

The headline set of the month is Ichiban Kuji Godzilla: Monster Rampage - Pulse of Zero, out November 13 at ¥850 per draw. It is timed to the theatrical run of the new film Godzilla-0.0, and the A prize is a brand-new Godzilla (2026) figure in Bandai's premium MONSTERLISE finish.

The confirmed upper tiers are unusually strong for a kaiju kuji, with four sculpted MONSTERLISE monsters before the plush and goods prizes begin:

• A prize - Godzilla (2026) MONSTERLISE
• B prize - Godzilla (2023) MONSTERLISE, Thermal Ray Ver.
• C prize - Godzilla (2016) Second Form MONSTERLISE
• D prize - Gigan (1972) MONSTERLISE

The timing is deliberate: the set arrives alongside the new film Godzilla-0.0, so the A-prize Godzilla (2026) is the first mass-market figure of that design. For a franchise where the newest incarnation usually commands the highest aftermarket demand, that makes the A prize the tier to target first.

Four distinct MONSTERLISE sculpts in one set is what makes this the strongest display lottery in November. We break down the full prize list, the film tie-in, and the odds in our dedicated Godzilla Pulse of Zero prize guide.

One Piece "Animal Assembly" (Nov 14): a cuter, cheaper ¥750 set

Ichiban Kuji One Piece: Animal Assembly arrives November 14 and is the value pick of the month at ¥750 per draw, the lowest price on this calendar. As the name suggests, it leans into the crew's animal cast rather than the Straw Hats themselves.

The A prize is a Chopper Multi Stand - a functional desk piece rather than a static scale figure - and the set spreads its charm across smaller goods, including a D-prize head-magnet wave featuring Shushu, Laboon, Kung Fu Dugong, and Bepo. It is the most gift-friendly and beginner-friendly draw in November, and the cheapest way to try a full Ichiban Kuji run. The complete tier list is in our One Piece Animal Assembly breakdown.

JoJo "The Gathering of RIVALS" (Nov 21): six villain MASTERLISE figures

Ichiban Kuji JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Gathering of RIVALS launches November 21 at ¥850 per draw, and it is the rarest concept of the month: an entire lottery built around the series' antagonists, each rendered in MASTERLISE. Villain-only sets almost never happen, which is why this is the enthusiast pick.

The confirmed figure lineup spans one antagonist per Part:

• A prize - Dio Brando MASTERLISE PLUS
• B prize - Kars MASTERLISE
• C prize - DIO MASTERLISE
• D prize - Yoshikage Kira MASTERLISE
• E prize - Diavolo MASTERLISE
• F prize - Enrico Pucci MASTERLISE
• Last One prize - Diego Brando MASTERLISE

Seven MASTERLISE villains, with the A prize stepped up to the higher MASTERLISE PLUS grade, make this the deepest figure set of the month. Our JoJo Gathering of RIVALS guide covers each figure and the Last One Diego in detail.

Dragon Ball "Fantastic Adventure 3" (Nov 28): Goku and Bulma's first meeting

Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball: Fantastic Adventure 3 lands November 28 at ¥800 per draw and, unlike most Dragon Ball kuji, it looks back to the original series rather than the Super era. The A prize dramatizes the very first meeting of Goku and Bulma: a scene figure of Goku, Bulma (in her bunny-girl outfit) and Oolong riding the Ox-King's car.

The Last One prize is a paired Goku & Bulma figure, keeping the origin-story theme intact for the collector who lands the final ticket. The remaining tiers were still being revealed at the time of writing. It is a strong pick for fans of classic Dragon Ball over the modern Saiyan-transformation sets, and full details are in our Fantastic Adventure 3 guide.

My Hero Academia "Their Story" (Nov 30): a heroine-only MASTERLISE lineup

Closing the month on November 30 is Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia: Their Story at ¥850 per draw - a heroine-focused set where the entire figure lineup is MASTERLISE. The A prize is Uraraka Ochako MASTERLISE, and the run also includes Tsuyu Asui, Toru Hagakure, and Nejire Hado, with Toga Himiko as the MASTERLISE Last One prize.

A dedicated heroines set is unusual for the franchise and gives shelf-builders a matched group in one finish. Our My Hero Academia Their Story guide lists every figure and prize tier.

What a November draw costs, and how to budget

Per-draw prices this month run from ¥750 (One Piece) to ¥850 (Godzilla, JoJo, My Hero Academia), with Dragon Ball at ¥800. Those are the in-Japan ticket prices. A specific figure almost always costs more than a single draw, because you are competing with other buyers for a finite number of A, B and Last One tickets in each set.

Three budgeting realities are worth planning around before the dates arrive:

• The A prize and Last One carry a premium. They are the scarcest tiers, so whether you draw locally or buy a won figure later, expect to pay well above the ticket price for them.
• Overseas fees stack. A proxy adds a service fee per draw plus international forwarding, which is why buying a single won figure is often cheaper than commissioning several draws for one target.
• Colliding release weekends split budgets. The 13th-14th and 28th-30th clusters each put two or three sets on sale together, so fix your priority tier in advance rather than spreading thin.

Which November 2026 Ichiban Kuji should you chase?

All five figure sets are worth a look, but they reward different collectors. Here is the short verdict, segmented by what you actually want out of a draw.

Best display set: Godzilla "Pulse of Zero"

Four separate MONSTERLISE kaiju in one lottery is the most sculpted value on the calendar, and the Godzilla (2026) A prize doubles as a tie-in to the new film. If you want figures that dominate a shelf, this is the one.

Deepest figure lineup: JoJo "The Gathering of RIVALS"

Seven MASTERLISE villains, with an A-prize step-up to MASTERLISE PLUS, give this set the highest figure-to-prize ratio in November. It is the pick for enthusiasts who chase full collections rather than a single hero.

Best value and best gift: One Piece "Animal Assembly"

At ¥750 it is the cheapest draw of the month, and its animal-cast theme and Chopper stand make it the friendliest entry point for a newcomer or a present.

Best Last One prize: My Hero Academia "Their Story"

A MASTERLISE Toga Himiko as the Last One is a standout closer, and the heroine-only concept means every figure in the set coordinates. For the exclusivity of Last One prizes, see our explainer on what the Last One prize is and how to get one.

How to buy November Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan

Ichiban Kuji is sold as a physical, in-store lottery in Japan, so you cannot draw a ticket yourself from overseas. There are three practical routes to the prizes:

• A Japan-based store that draws for you and ships the prize - the simplest option; you receive a specific figure rather than a random ticket.
• A proxy or forwarding service - you pay the draw plus service and forwarding fees, which add up across a set.
• The secondary market - buying a specific won figure after release, usually at a premium for the A and Last One prizes.

We compare the costs and trade-offs of each in how to buy Ichiban Kuji outside Japan. Because these draws sell out fast, the safest approach is to reserve the tier you want before the release date. Akibato pulls sealed prizes and Last One figures straight from Japanese draws - you can see what is available now in the Ichiban Kuji collection.

November 2026 Ichiban Kuji FAQ

How many Ichiban Kuji launch in November 2026?

Bandai's official Ichiban Kuji Club lists more than a dozen November launches. This guide details the five figure-driven sets with confirmed prices - Godzilla, One Piece, JoJo, Dragon Ball and My Hero Academia - and lists six more, including Gundam, Cardcaptor Sakura, hololive and Persona.

What is the cheapest Ichiban Kuji in November 2026?

One Piece: Animal Assembly, at ¥750 per draw on November 14, is the lowest-priced set on this calendar. Dragon Ball: Fantastic Adventure 3 is ¥800, and the Godzilla, JoJo and My Hero Academia draws are ¥850 each.

Which November lottery has the most figures?

JoJo: The Gathering of RIVALS has the deepest figure lineup, with seven MASTERLISE villains from A prize through the Last One. Godzilla: Pulse of Zero is next with four confirmed MONSTERLISE kaiju.

Are these Ichiban Kuji available outside Japan?

Not as a draw you can enter yourself. Overseas collectors buy the prizes through a Japan-based store that draws on their behalf, a proxy service, or the secondary market. Reserving before the release date is the most reliable way to secure the A or Last One prize.

When do the November 2026 Ichiban Kuji sell out?

There is no fixed end date - each set sells from its launch day until stock runs out. Popular sets such as Godzilla and JoJo can thin out within the opening weekend, so reserving a specific tier before the release date is safer than waiting.

What is MASTERLISE?

MASTERLISE is Bandai's premium quality standard for Ichiban Kuji prize figures, used for the higher tiers in sets like JoJo and My Hero Academia. MASTERLISE PLUS is a further step up, applied to the JoJo A-prize Dio Brando.

Key takeaways

• Five figure lotteries anchor November 2026: Godzilla (Nov 13), One Piece (Nov 14), JoJo (Nov 21), Dragon Ball (Nov 28) and My Hero Academia (Nov 30).
• Best display set: Godzilla "Pulse of Zero" with four MONSTERLISE kaiju.
• Deepest figure set: JoJo "The Gathering of RIVALS" with seven MASTERLISE villains.
• Cheapest draw: One Piece "Animal Assembly" at ¥750.
• Buy early: these draws sell out, so reserve the tier you want before the release date.

If any of these November draws are on your list, browse the sealed prizes and Last One figures currently in the Akibato Ichiban Kuji collection, shipped worldwide from Japan.

Sources

• Ichiban Kuji Club (Bandai Spirits) - November 2026 lineup
• Dengeki Hobby Web - Ichiban Kuji Godzilla: Monster Rampage - Pulse of Zero
• Dengeki Hobby Web - Ichiban Kuji One Piece: Animal Assembly
• Ichiban Kuji Club - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Gathering of RIVALS
• Dengeki Hobby Web - Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball: Fantastic Adventure 3
• Dengeki Hobby Web - Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia: Their Story