Quintessential Quintuplets Ichiban Kuji: 5 Figures (Dec 2026)
The Quintessential Quintuplets Ichiban Kuji is back for a beach trip. BANDAI SPIRITS has confirmed Ichiban Kuji “The Quintessential Quintuplets* ~beachside memories~” for a December 2026 release, and the headline is unusually generous: all five Nakano sisters get a 1/7 scale figure, one per prize tier from A to E.
This guide pulls together what BANDAI has actually announced so far, what is still hidden behind “???”, and which sister is worth chasing if you only want one. Every fact here comes from the official Ichiban Kuji product page and Japanese hobby press, with sources linked at the end. Prices and exact dates that BANDAI has not published yet are flagged as such rather than guessed.
The beachside memories lineup at a glance
This is a swimsuit-themed lottery tied to the ongoing Quintessential Quintuplets* project, with prototype figures of all five sisters revealed ahead of launch. The confirmed core is five 1/7 “Gracemaster” figures; the lower tiers and the Last One prize have not been shown yet.
- Set name: Ichiban Kuji The Quintessential Quintuplets* ~beachside memories~
- Release: December 2026 (sequential release; sold in stores and on Ichiban Kuji Online)
- Price per draw: not yet announced by BANDAI
- Figures confirmed: A through E — one 1/7 Gracemaster figure of each Nakano sister in a swimsuit
- Still “???”: F, G, H, the Last One prize, and the Double Chance campaign
If you are building a Nakano shelf, Akibato ships Ichiban Kuji figures and prizes from Japan worldwide — you can browse the current in-stock kuji lineup on the Ichiban Kuji collection while you wait for this set to open.
The five confirmed figures (A–E prizes)
Every one of the top five prizes is a figure, which is rare for a single Ichiban Kuji — most sets give you one to three. Here each of the quintuplets gets her own 1/7 scale sculpt in beach wear.
A Prize: Ichika Nakano (1/7 Gracemaster)
The eldest sister and the aspiring actress leads the set as the A prize. Like her siblings, she is a 1/7 scale Gracemaster figure in a swimsuit, based on the beach-trip theme running through this lottery.
B Prize: Nino Nakano (1/7 Gracemaster)
Nino, the most protective of the five, is the B prize. She is the sister most associated with fashion in the series, and her swimsuit sculpt continues that image at the same 1/7 scale.
C Prize: Miku Nakano (1/7 Gracemaster)
Miku, the quiet history buff, has historically been one of the most requested Quintuplets figures at auction. She takes the C prize slot here as a 1/7 Gracemaster figure.
D Prize: Yotsuba Nakano (1/7 Gracemaster)
Yotsuba, the energetic sister in the ribbon, rounds out the middle of the lineup as the D prize. Her figure matches the set at 1/7 scale in the Gracemaster series.
E Prize: Itsuki Nakano (1/7 Gracemaster)
Itsuki, the youngest and the story's central figure, closes the confirmed figures as the E prize — again a 1/7 scale Gracemaster swimsuit sculpt. Because all five share the same scale and series, they are designed to line up as a matching set on one shelf.
What “Gracemaster” and 1/7 scale mean here
Gracemaster is BANDAI SPIRITS' premium prize-figure line for bishoujo (pretty-girl) characters, the same series used for the recent Gakuen Idolmaster Part 7 Ichiban Kuji. It signals a higher-effort sculpt and paint job than a standard prize figure, aimed at collectors who want display quality out of a lottery.
The 1/7 scale means each sister stands roughly 20–25 cm tall depending on pose — the standard “shelf hero” size for scale figures. If you are new to figure sizing, our anime figure scale sizes guide explains how 1/7 compares to 1/4 and prize-figure heights.
What is still unannounced
BANDAI has only revealed the five figures so far. The official product page lists the remaining tiers as “???”, and the price per draw is not published. Treat anything beyond A–E as unconfirmed until the next update.
- F, G, and H prizes: not shown. In most recent kuji these are the flat goods — acrylic stands, rubber charms, towels, illustration boards.
- Last One prize: not shown. This is the guaranteed prize handed to whoever draws the final ticket. Our Last One prize explainer covers how it works.
- Double Chance campaign: not shown. Recent sets let you re-enter used tickets online for a bonus figure.
- Price and exact day: BANDAI has confirmed only “December 2026.” A firm date and the per-draw price usually arrive about a month before launch.
Which Quintuplets figure should you chase?
Because every top prize is a figure of a different sister, the honest answer is “chase your favorite.” But a few practical angles help if you are drawing blind or buying singles on the secondary market.
- If you want the whole set: the five figures share scale and theme, so a complete A–E lineup is the strongest display — this is a set built to be collected together.
- By popularity: Miku and Itsuki figures tend to command the highest secondary-market prices from this franchise, so their prizes are often the hardest to pull cheaply.
- By character: Nino draws fashion-focused collectors, Yotsuba the fans of the anime's most energetic sister, and Ichika those who like the eldest's actress arc.
- Best value route: if you only want one specific sister, buying that single figure after launch is usually cheaper than drawing repeatedly and hoping.
One practical caveat: a single Ichiban Kuji box holds a fixed number of tickets, and the five figure prizes are spread thin across it. Pulling all five sisters from one box is not guaranteed, so collectors chasing the complete set usually plan for several draws or fill the gaps on the secondary market after launch.
How this fits the Quintuplets kuji history
The Quintessential Quintuplets is one of the most consistently adapted franchises in Ichiban Kuji, with earlier sets themed around weddings, honeymoons and everyday outfits. A swimsuit “beachside” set giving each sister her own 1/7 figure fits that pattern of one-figure-per-sister lotteries that keep the line collectible.
The timing also rides the franchise's revival. On May 2, 2026, at the Quintessential Quintuplets Special Event in Toyota Arena Tokyo, two new anime projects were announced: a TV series adapting the sequel novel Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (supervised by original creator Negi Haruba) and a new OVA covering skipped manga chapters. Release dates and staff for both are still unconfirmed, but the renewed attention is why a fresh figure set is landing now.
How to buy the beachside memories Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan
Ichiban Kuji is a physical, in-store lottery in Japan and on the Ichiban Kuji Online shop, neither of which ships internationally on its own. Overseas collectors have two realistic routes: a Japan proxy/forwarding service, or an import store that draws the kuji and sells the prizes.
Our guide to buying Ichiban Kuji outside Japan walks through both. This beachside set also appears on our December 2026 Ichiban Kuji calendar alongside the other December lotteries, if you are planning a single order.
Quintessential Quintuplets beachside memories FAQ
When does the beachside memories Ichiban Kuji release?
December 2026, as a sequential release in Japanese stores and on Ichiban Kuji Online. BANDAI has not yet published the exact day.
How many figures are in the set?
Five — the A through E prizes are each a 1/7 scale Gracemaster figure, one for every Nakano sister in a swimsuit.
How much does one draw cost?
Not announced yet. Recent 1/7 Gracemaster kuji have sat in the mid-hundreds of yen per draw, but BANDAI has not confirmed a price for this set, so treat any number as a guess until the official page updates.
What is the Last One prize?
Unconfirmed. The Last One prize is guaranteed to whoever takes the final ticket, but BANDAI has not revealed what it is for beachside memories.
Are these figures the same as older Quintuplets kuji figures?
No. These are new swimsuit sculpts in the Gracemaster series, distinct from the wedding- and honeymoon-themed figures released in earlier lotteries.
Can I buy just one sister instead of drawing?
Yes. After launch, individual prize figures are widely resold, so you can buy a single sister rather than drawing the full lottery.
Is beachside memories tied to the new Quintuplets anime?
Indirectly. It rides the franchise's 2026 revival — a new TV series adapting the sequel novel and a new OVA, both announced in May 2026 — but the figures show the sisters in original swimsuit designs rather than scenes from a specific new episode.
Where can I see the full confirmed prize list?
The official BANDAI SPIRITS Ichiban Kuji product page, linked in Sources below, is updated as tiers are revealed. The F, G, H and Last One prizes currently show there as “???”, so check it for the latest before you plan a draw.
Key takeaways
- Ichiban Kuji The Quintessential Quintuplets* ~beachside memories~ launches December 2026 in Japan and on Ichiban Kuji Online.
- The A–E prizes are five 1/7 Gracemaster swimsuit figures, one for each Nakano sister — an unusually figure-heavy set.
- The F, G, H, Last One and Double Chance prizes, plus the per-draw price and exact date, are still unannounced.
- If you want one figure, chasing a single resold sister after launch is cheaper than drawing repeatedly.
- Outside Japan, use a proxy service or an import store that draws the kuji for you.
Chasing the full set of five sisters? Akibato ships Ichiban Kuji prizes and figures from Japan worldwide — browse the in-stock Ichiban Kuji collection to start your Nakano shelf.