Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji 2026: Prizes, Starry Night Diorama & Last One
The Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji is one of the most unusual lotteries Bandai Spirits has run in 2026: instead of an anime or a game, the theme is the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. The headline prize turns The Starry Night into a three-dimensional diorama, and the run stretches from an A prize down to an I prize plus a glow-in-the-dark Last One. This guide lays out every prize tier, the price and dates, which items are actually worth chasing, and how collectors outside Japan can get one.
Everything below is drawn from the official BANDAI SPIRITS product listing and the Ichiban Kuji Club prize page, cross-checked against Japanese coverage. Nothing here is invented, and the release specifics are quoted from the maker's own pages.
Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji at a glance
Here are the core facts on the Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji before the full prize breakdown:
- Title: Ichiban Kuji Vincent van Gogh (一番くじ フィンセント・ファン・ゴッホ)
- Maker: BANDAI SPIRITS
- Price: 800 yen per draw (tax included)
- Release: In stores from July 25, 2026; online from July 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
- Prize kinds: A through I, plus a Last One prize and a Double Chance campaign
- Star prize: the roughly 16.5 cm "Starry Night" diorama figure, which doubles as a pen stand
Akibato stocks the Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji directly from Japan, so you can chase the Starry Night diorama without setting up a proxy account. If art-themed lotteries are your thing, this is the one to watch in the current Ichiban Kuji lineup.
Every prize tier: A to I and the Last One
The Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji has nine lettered tiers. The A prize and the Last One are display figures; the rest are lifestyle goods built around Van Gogh's most recognizable paintings. This is the full lineup:
| Tier | Prize | What it is | Size / variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Starry Night Diorama Figure | Diorama figure that doubles as a pen stand | approx. 16.5 cm, 1 type |
| B | Plant Cushion | Soft cushion with a botanical motif | approx. 35 cm, 2 designs |
| C | Crescent Moon Plate | Ceramic plate | approx. 17.5 cm, 1 type |
| D | Chokonokko Van Gogh | Small deformed figure | approx. 4 cm, 4 designs |
| E | Brushstroke Small Dish | Relief dish that reveals a motif with sauce | approx. 8 cm, 4 designs |
| F | Sketch Tote Bag | Canvas tote | approx. 31 cm, 3 designs |
| G | Acrylic Stand | Double-sided acrylic display piece | approx. 6.5 cm, 5 designs |
| H | Coaster / Weight | Cup-noodle weight coaster | approx. 10 cm, 7 designs |
| I | Stationery Assortment | Book covers, notebooks and stickers | 5 sets |
| Last One | Starry Night Diorama ~Dark ver.~ | Glow-in-the-dark A prize | approx. 16.5 cm |
For a refresher on how these letters map to value across any Bandai lottery, see our Ichiban Kuji prize tiers explained guide.
The A prize and Last One: the Starry Night diorama
The centerpiece is the A prize "Starry Night" diorama figure, standing about 16.5 cm. It rebuilds the 1889 painting in layers, keeping the swirling sky, the dark cypress in the foreground and the sleeping village, and the base is hollowed so it works as a pen stand on a desk. It is the only figure among the lettered prizes, which is why it anchors the set.
The Last One prize, handed to whoever draws the final ticket in a box, is the same diorama reworked as a ~Dark ver.~: the stars and moon are phosphorescent and glow softly in a dark room. It is the same sculpt as the A prize but the rarest version in the run, so it is the piece most likely to command a premium on the secondary market.
Why is Van Gogh in an Ichiban Kuji?
Ichiban Kuji is normally built around anime, games and character IP, so a fine-art theme is a genuine outlier. Bandai Spirits framed this as a way to bring museum-grade art into everyday rooms, pairing recognizable masterpieces with usable goods like plates, cushions and totes rather than pure display pieces.
For collectors that shift matters: the appeal here is decor and gifting, not franchise fandom, which is why the set leans on lifestyle items. It also means the English-language coverage is thin, so if you are researching this lottery you are seeing one of the few full breakdowns available. Bandai has run other non-anime lotteries recently too, including the character-goods Tamagotchi Paradise Ichiban Kuji, so the format is clearly expanding beyond anime.
Which prizes are worth chasing
Treat the set in three bands so you know where the value sits before you spend:
- Chase (A and Last One): the Starry Night diorama and its glow-in-the-dark version are the display centerpieces and the only figures in the run.
- Nice to keep (B, C, F, G): the cushion, crescent-moon plate, tote bags and acrylic stands are the practical, decor-friendly wins.
- Filler (D, E, H, I): the tiny Chokonokko figures, small dishes, coasters and stationery are common draws and fine as extras rather than targets.
Because there is a single A prize per box and only one Last One, plan for the diorama to be the hard pull. If your only goal is that figure, buying a completed A or Last One outright is often cheaper than drawing for it.
Double Chance: 30 more shots at the Dark version
The Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji runs a Double Chance campaign. Entrants can apply with their tickets to win an extra Starry Night Diorama ~Dark ver.~, with 30 winners selected, and applications run through October 31, 2026. It is a second route to the rarest piece even if you do not draw the Last One in person. If you are new to how these draws work, our Ichiban Kuji Double Chance explainer covers the entry steps.
How to buy the Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji from outside Japan
Ichiban Kuji tickets are sold in Japan and are not drawn online for overseas buyers, so collectors abroad have two realistic paths:
- Buy specific prizes: pick the exact tier you want (usually the A prize or Last One) from a Japan-based store that ships internationally. This avoids paying per draw and guarantees the piece you want.
- Use a proxy: a forwarding service can attempt draws on your behalf, but you pay per pull with no control over the tier you get.
For a step-by-step on both routes, see our guide on how to buy Ichiban Kuji outside Japan. Akibato ships Ichiban Kuji prizes from Japan, so the simplest path is to grab the tier you want from the in-stock Ichiban Kuji collection rather than gambling on a draw.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji release? It launched in Japanese stores on July 25, 2026, with online sales starting July 28, 2026.
How much is one draw? 800 yen including tax.
What is the A prize? A roughly 16.5 cm diorama figure of The Starry Night that also works as a pen stand.
What is the Last One prize? The Starry Night diorama in a glow-in-the-dark ~Dark ver.~, given to the person who draws the last ticket in a box.
Is this an anime figure lottery? No. It is an art-themed Ichiban Kuji based on Van Gogh's paintings, aimed at decor and gifting.
Summary
- The Van Gogh Ichiban Kuji has tiers A to I plus a Last One and a Double Chance campaign, at 800 yen per draw.
- The A prize and Last One are the ~16.5 cm Starry Night diorama; the Last One glows in the dark.
- Lower tiers are lifestyle goods: cushions, plates, totes, acrylic stands, coasters and stationery.
- It is a rare non-anime, art-themed lottery, so English coverage is thin and demand is decor-driven.
- The cleanest way to get the diorama abroad is to buy the exact tier rather than drawing per ticket.
If The Starry Night diorama belongs on your shelf, browse Akibato's in-stock Ichiban Kuji collection, which ships from Japan and currently carries this Van Gogh set.