Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji (2026): Every MASTERLISE Prize and How to Get One

Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji (2026): Every MASTERLISE Prize and How to Get One

Zatch Bell is getting its first-ever Ichiban Kuji. Bandai Spirits will roll out "Ichiban Kuji Konjiki no Gash!!" from December 12, 2026, priced at 900 yen per draw, and the top four grades are all figures from the premium MASTERLISE line: Zatch Bell, Kiyomaro Takamine, Kanchome, and Parco Folgore. Series creator Makoto Raiku has already teased that "something powerful" is waiting in the Last One Prize. This guide breaks down every confirmed prize, the figure sizes in centimeters, what is still unannounced, and how to buy the set if you live outside Japan.

Zatch Bell's First Ichiban Kuji: What's Confirmed

After the original manga wrapped in 2007 and a sequel revived the series in 2022, Zatch Bell (known in Japan as Konjiki no Gash!!) is finally entering the Ichiban Kuji program for the first time. Japanese outlets Famitsu and Dengeki Hobby both describe it as the franchise's debut kuji.

Here are the facts confirmed so far:

  • Release: December 12, 2026 (rolling launch across retailers)
  • Price: 900 yen per draw (tax included)
  • Top prizes: Four MASTERLISE figures (A through D)
  • A Prize twist: Zatch comes in two expressions, including a Zaker (lightning-spell) version
  • Last One Prize: Teased by creator Makoto Raiku but not yet revealed
  • Lower grades and Double Chance: Not yet announced as of this writing

If you are already hunting kuji figures while this one is finalized, Akibato ships in-stock Ichiban Kuji prizes from Japan — you can browse the current Ichiban Kuji collection for sets like Kingdom, Demon Slayer, and Pokemon that are shipping now.

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Every Confirmed Prize in the Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji

Only the four figure grades (A–D) have been officially shown so far. The table below lists what Bandai Spirits has confirmed. The lower goods grades and the Double Chance Prize have not been revealed yet, and we will not guess at them here.

Grade Prize Character Line Size
A Zatch Bell figure (2 versions) Zatch Bell MASTERLISE approx. 12 cm
B Kiyomaro Takamine figure Kiyomaro Takamine MASTERLISE approx. 24 cm
C Kanchome figure Kanchome MASTERLISE approx. 12 cm
D Parco Folgore figure Parco Folgore MASTERLISE approx. 27 cm
Last One Teased, undisclosed — — —

A Prize: Zatch Bell MASTERLISE (Zaker Version)

The headline prize is Zatch himself at roughly 12 cm, and it comes in two expressions. One shows his usual look, and the other captures him unleashing Zaker, his signature lightning spell, with alternate face parts. For a character defined by that mouth-blast attack, casting the spell in figure form is the obvious flex.

B Prize: Kiyomaro Takamine MASTERLISE

Zatch's human partner and book owner, Kiyomaro, is the tallest of the human-scale grades at about 24 cm. Pairing him with the A Prize gives collectors the core duo that the whole story is built around.

C Prize: Kanchome MASTERLISE

Kanchome, the timid mamodo partnered with Folgore, is a roughly 12 cm figure. His inclusion signals that the kuji is leaning on the fan-favorite comedy pairing rather than only the leads.

D Prize: Parco Folgore MASTERLISE

At about 27 cm, the Italian pop-star bookkeeper Folgore is the largest figure in the set. A grade this size is unusual for a comic-relief character, which suggests Bandai Spirits is treating the whole main cast as premium.

Last One Prize: What Makoto Raiku Teased

The Last One Prize — the guaranteed item handed to whoever draws the final ticket — has not been shown. Creator Makoto Raiku commented on social media that "something amazing is waiting in the Last One," which is why collectors are watching for the full reveal ahead of the December launch.

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What Is MASTERLISE, and Why Does It Matter Here?

MASTERLISE is Bandai Spirits' premium prize-figure line for Ichiban Kuji, built for cleaner sculpts and paintwork than a standard prize figure. Having all four Zatch Bell figures in this tier means the top grades are aimed at display collectors, not just casual pulls.

If you are new to the tiers, our explainer on what MASTERLISE is and whether it is worth it breaks down how it differs from regular prize figures, and our guide to the types of anime figures puts prize figures next to scale, figma, and Nendoroid so you know what you are actually getting.

How Big Are the Figures? Sizes in cm

Prize figures vary a lot in height, so here is the confirmed lineup by size, tallest first:

  • Parco Folgore (D): approx. 27 cm
  • Kiyomaro Takamine (B): approx. 24 cm
  • Zatch Bell (A): approx. 12 cm
  • Kanchome (C): approx. 12 cm

Note that these figures are not scaled to each other — Folgore is not meant to be twice Zatch's real height. If you want to understand how prize-figure sizing compares to 1/7 and 1/8 scale statues, see our breakdown of anime figure scale sizes in cm.

How Much Will the Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji Cost?

Each draw is 900 yen (tax included). Ichiban Kuji does not work like a store shelf: you pay per ticket and receive a random prize, so there is no fixed "buy the figure you want" price at retail.

A few things worth knowing before you commit:

  • You cannot choose your grade — every 900-yen ticket is a random pull until that grade sells out.
  • Popular grades (here, the A Prize Zatch) tend to disappear first at physical shops.
  • Because lower grades and quantities are unannounced, the total number of tickets per box is not yet public.

Many overseas collectors skip the lottery entirely and buy the specific figure they want on the secondary market instead — usually at a markup over 900 yen, especially for the A Prize and Last One Prize.

Why Zatch Bell Now? The Konjiki no Gash!! 2 Revival

A first kuji nearly two decades after the anime ended is not random. Makoto Raiku's original Konjiki no Gash!! ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from January 10, 2001 to December 26, 2007, and the manga had 23.8 million copies in circulation by March 2017. The TV anime aired from April 6, 2003 to March 26, 2006.

The franchise came back in 2022: the sequel, Konjiki no Gash!! 2, began digital publication on March 14, 2022, with its first print volume on September 16, 2022. By August 2024 the sequel had passed 900,000 copies in circulation. A returning fanbase plus a still-running sequel is exactly the kind of momentum that gets a series into the Ichiban Kuji program.

How to Buy the Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji Outside Japan

Ichiban Kuji tickets are sold at Japanese retailers such as convenience stores, bookstores, and hobby shops, plus Ichiban Kuji ONLINE. None of these ship the lottery draw internationally, so overseas fans generally use one of these routes:

  • Proxy / drawing service: a Japan-based service pulls tickets on your behalf and forwards the prizes.
  • Secondary market: buy the exact figure you want (A Prize, Last One, etc.) after the launch, at a markup.
  • Import stores: shops that stock kuji prizes and ship worldwide.

Our full walkthrough on how to buy Ichiban Kuji outside Japan compares the cost and wait time of each method, and if you are weighing a forwarding service against ordering directly, see whether you need a proxy to buy anime figures from Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji release?

It launches on December 12, 2026, in a rolling release across participating Japanese retailers.

How much is one draw?

Each ticket costs 900 yen (tax included). Prizes are random per draw.

Is this really the first Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji?

Yes. Japanese outlets confirm it is the first Ichiban Kuji for the franchise, arriving alongside the ongoing Konjiki no Gash!! 2 sequel manga.

What figures are in the set?

Four MASTERLISE figures are confirmed: Zatch Bell (about 12 cm, two versions including a Zaker pose), Kiyomaro Takamine (about 24 cm), Kanchome (about 12 cm), and Parco Folgore (about 27 cm).

What is the Last One Prize?

It has not been revealed. Creator Makoto Raiku has only teased that it is impressive, so watch for an official reveal before the December launch.

The Bottom Line for Collectors

Zatch Bell's debut kuji is a small, figure-heavy set with real appeal for anyone who grew up with the series or is following the sequel manga.

  • First-ever Zatch Bell Ichiban Kuji, launching December 12, 2026, at 900 yen per draw.
  • Four confirmed MASTERLISE figures: Zatch (Zaker version), Kiyomaro, Kanchome, and Folgore.
  • The A Prize Zatch and the still-secret Last One Prize will be the hardest to land.
  • Lower grades, quantities, and Double Chance details are not out yet — check back before launch.

If you want the figures without fighting the lottery in Japan, browse Akibato's in-stock Ichiban Kuji prizes shipping now, or explore the wider anime figures collection to build the shelf while you wait for the Zatch Bell reveal.

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