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BANDAI will release a 990 mm, approximately 1/1 scale replica of Okkotsu’s sword from the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, priced at ¥14,850, in June 2023. The PROPLICA item features three vibration gimmicks, two BGM tracks, multiple character voice lines, a touch sensor for curse‑energy simulation, and includes a display stand and booklet.
Bandai announced on November 17, 2022 that the S.H.Figuarts Chainsaw Man figure will be released in April 2023 for ¥7,150. Standing about 150 mm tall, the figure includes interchangeable left and right wrist parts, a lower jaw piece and a tie accessory, and uses soft components for dynamic posing. It will be showcased at the TAMASHII NAITON 2022 exhibition in Akihabara and may also be sold overseas.
Bandai announced on October 12, 2022 that its S.H.Figuarts line will release a roughly 6‑inch action figure of singer T.M.Revolution, featuring digital sculpting and digital coloring for realistic detail. A dedicated page on the Tamashii Nations “Soul Web” site showcases the initial body scan and CG modeling workflow, with further updates promised.
Bandai announced on August 9, 2022 that Tamashii Nations 2022 will be held in person from November 18‑20 at the three‑floor Bellesalle Akihabara and the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with a simultaneous online stream. The free‑admission event will showcase new releases from S.H.Figuarts, ROBOT魂 and METAL BUILD, and a pre‑sale of commemorative items will start on August 18. A collaboration with the Idolmaster series is also planned to boost fan engagement.
Bandai Spirits held the ‘ROBOT FIGURES LAUNCH!’ exhibition at TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO in Chiyoda, Tokyo from July 28 to September 11, 2022, with free admission. The event featured robot figures from the Gundam series, the 40th‑anniversary Macross lineup, the Bandai‑Takaratomy ‘Super Alloy RZ‑041 Liger Zero’ and offered on‑site reservation for exclusive limited‑edition items. Selected products such as the METAL STRUCTURE MSN‑04 Sazabi were priced at ¥189,200 and slated for a December 2022 release.
Bandai announced its new TINY SESSION brand on July 21 2022, debuting two Macross F figure sets: the VF‑25F (Alto) with Sheryl and the VF‑25G (Michele) with Ranka. Each set retails for ¥4,950 (tax included), stands about 100 mm tall, and includes a three‑stage transforming mecha, a dedicated base, and joint parts that let the character figure be placed on the cockpit. Targeted at collectors aged 15 and up, the line offers a novel combination of transformable mecha and miniature character figures for display.
Bandai (BANDAI SPIRITS) announced that Figuarts mini figures of Elden Ring’s Merina and Wolf Warrior will be released in October 2022, priced at ¥2,970 (tax included). Both 90 mm PVC/ABS figures come with interchangeable right‑arm parts, dedicated bases, and removable cloaks for Merina and a sword pose for the Wolf Warrior. The items belong to the adult‑oriented TAMASHII NATIONS line and will be sold through toy stores, electronics retailers and online, so early reservation is recommended.
Bandai released the Gundam Aerial ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury in November 2022, priced at ¥7,700 (tax included) and available at toy stores and online retailers. Featuring flexible joints, clear parts, a rifle, shield and multiple interchangeable accessories, the 125 mm figure can pose in extreme bends to recreate the anime’s dynamic action scenes.
Bandai streamed the GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE program on March 17, 2022 at 19:00 JST via YouTube, unveiling a new Gundam 00 project in collaboration with METAL BUILD and details of the Gundam SEED figure line. The broadcast featured voice actor Soichiro Hoshi and director Seiji Mizushima, who presented the first 3‑D model of the upcoming METAL BUILD figure. An English‑simultaneous translation was provided, and a free special‑edition video was made available on the Gundam Channel until March 21.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations released a S.H.Figuarts Umamusume figure of Tokai Teio in July 2022, priced at ¥6,930 (tax included) and equipped with five interchangeable facial parts and multiple wrist accessories. A second figure, Rice Shower, followed in August 2022 with the same price, offering five facial parts and left‑right wrist pieces to recreate race‑day and live‑stage poses.
Bandai (BANDAI SPIRITS) will release Figuarts mini figures of the TV anime SPY×FAMILY characters—Lloyd Forger, Anya Forger, and Yor Forger—in May 2022. Each figure is priced at ¥2,970, includes interchangeable arm parts and a dedicated stand, and measures roughly 80–90 mm in height, targeting collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai released four S.H.Figuarts figures based on the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, rolling out from April to July 2022, featuring Piccolo, Goku, Vegeta and Ultimate Gohan. Each figure includes multiple interchangeable head, expression and wrist parts, is priced between ¥3,850 and ¥4,180 (tax included), and is available at toy stores and online retailers.
Bandai will stream ‘GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE’ on July 28 at 19:30 via its official YouTube channel, showcasing the latest Gundam figures from the METAL BUILD line and other series. The broadcast coincides with the limited‑edition METAL BUILD 10th‑anniversary releases – the Strike Gundam (¥16,000) and Aile Striker (¥8,500) – which open for pre‑order on July 29 at 18:00 on the Tamashii Nations web store, with stock limited.
Tamashii Nations has announced a collaboration with Marvel to launch the ‘TECH-ON AVENGERS’ project, with the first S.H.Figuarts Iron Man figure slated for release in 2021. The figure features a new powered suit designed by manga artist Eiichi Shimizu and incorporates METAL BUILD technology to enable a DH-10 mode with interchangeable parts. Additional character prototypes are under development and will be revealed later.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations had planned a physical exhibition on May 27, 2021, but due to the extended state of emergency it was shifted online via the special site figu@HOME. The site offers READ&WATCH, JOIN and BUY sections, showcasing eight new S.H.Figuarts items and hosting a home‑photo contest. A live stream on June 2 at 19:30 on YouTube will present the new releases, covering Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Marvel and Godzilla series.
Bandai released two Demon Slayer figures in its Figure Arts ZERO line in 2021. The Tanjiro “Full Concentration” figure launched in October, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) and standing about 190 mm tall, while the Nezuko “Blood Demon Art” figure followed in November with the same price and is roughly 240 mm tall. Both figures feature transparent effects, detailed coloring and are suitable for collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai will hold the ‘TAMASHII Features 2021’ expo from May 28‑30 at the Bellesalle Akihabara venue in Tokyo. The event, themed ‘The Joy of Meeting Figures’, will showcase S.H.Figuarts items celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider and the 55th anniversary of Ultraman. Entry is limited to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS who win the reservation lottery, and two exclusive figures – the Kamen Rider Zi‑O 50th Anniversary version (¥3,300) and the Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker (¥6,600) – will be sold on‑site.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Tokyo flagship shop hosted a One Piece 1,000‑chapter celebration exhibit from March 31 to April 22, 2021. The show displayed roughly 150 FIGURE ARTS ZERO figures, tracing the series from the East Blue arc through Wano, and introduced exclusive items such as the ‘Gol D. Roger – Kami‑hi’ extra‑battle figure. All limited‑edition pieces were sold on‑site on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Bandai began accepting pre‑orders for the S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Saber Dragonic Knight figure on February 14, 2021 via its official Tamashii Nations “Soul Web Store” at a price of ¥7,150 (tax included). The 150 mm tall figure includes a flaming sword, a belt‑mounted holy sword, interchangeable wrist parts and an opening Dragonic Booster, allowing a range of poses from the series. Shipping is scheduled for July 2021 and the product is aimed at collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations division announced the release of Figuarts mini figures of Riddle Roseheart and Leona Kingscarl from Disney’s Twisted Wonderland. Both stand about 90 mm tall, include interchangeable arm parts and a dedicated display base, and are priced at ¥2,420 (tax included, shipping extra). Shipping is slated for July 2021, pre‑orders are open, and Soul Web Shop and Animate will each offer exclusive bases.
Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations announced that reservations for a PROPLICA Rimuru Tempest figure from 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' began on Jan 12 2021 via the Tamashii Nations web store. The 80 mm PVC/ABS figure features two sound modes—Rimuru and Great Sage—with over 100 recorded lines that play when pressed. It is priced at ¥4,950 and is intended for collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai Spirits announced on January 8, 2021 that a line of figures based on the TV anime Back Arrow will be released across three brands: ROBOT Soul, S.H.Figuarts and Figuarts mini. ROBOT Soul will launch the large “Muga” (¥5,940) in June and “Gigan” (¥8,360) in July; S.H.Figuarts will issue Back Arrow (¥6,050) in June and Elsha‑Leen (¥6,050) in July, while Figuarts mini will launch Back Arrow, Atary Ariel and Elsha‑Leen mini figures in May at ¥2,970 each, with reservations opening on January 12.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations announced that pre‑orders for the 1/1 scale Night Sky Sword from Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld will begin on December 4 through the Soul Web Store and ANIPLEX+. The display model measures about 1000 mm in length, includes a dedicated stand, and features over 100 character lines, sound effects and the series BGM “swordland,” with selectable Human World and Underworld modes. It is priced at ¥11,000 (tax included), aimed at ages 15 and up, and is slated for shipment in May 2021.
Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations announced that Figure Arts ZERO will release two Demon Slayer figures in 2021 – Rengoku Kyojuro in April and Shinobu Kocho in May – each priced at ¥8,250. The figures stand about 180 mm and 170 mm tall respectively, are made of ABS and PVC, and include effect parts or interchangeable facial pieces, targeting collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai announced on November 6, 2020 that it will release Jujutsu Kaisen S.H.Figuarts Yuji Itadori action figure in March 2021 priced at ¥6,050, and Satoru Gojo in April 2021 at the same price. In March 2021 it will also launch the PROPLICA premium prop ‘Ryomen Sukuna Finger’ priced at ¥2,750. All items are intended for collectors aged 15 and above.
Bandai announced that the Figuarts mini Emilia and Echidna figures from Re:Zero will be released in March 2021, with an MSRP of ¥2,420 each. Both figures stand about 90 mm tall, are made of PVC and ABS, and include interchangeable left‑and right‑arm parts plus a dedicated base; Emilia’s eyes feature the Glittering EYE finish. Echidna’s design highlights silver hair and voluminous lashes, and also offers pose‑ability through the swap‑able arm pieces.
Bandai Spirits will host the online ‘Tamashii Nation 2020’ exhibition from November 6‑8, 2020, featuring a lineup of six commemorative figures. The event will be free to view on the official website, offering VR footage, a 360‑degree multi‑view gallery and themed video streams. Commemorative items, including S.H.Figuarts figures of Kamen Rider Zero‑One, Kamen Rider Ooz, Ultraman Zero, Saint Seiya Sagittarius, Metal Build Destiny Gundam and a Robot Soul MS RX‑78, are priced between ¥6,050 and ¥25,300 and are limited to customers aged 15 and over.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Collectors Division will host the online event ‘TAMASHII Features 2020’ on July 4‑5, 2020, showcasing around 200 figures on its dedicated website. Figuarts Marvel and Kamen Rider Zero‑One figures, a large DX Super‑Alloy Soul item, the 1/9‑scale Goku from the new IMAGINATION WORKS brand, and details of the Figuarts mini Demon Slayer campaign. Figuarts Iron Man Mark 3 (¥7,150) and a young‑Goku figure (¥3,850) – will be sold via member‑only pre‑orders, a public pre‑sale on June 19, and on‑site sales during the event.
Bandai opened pre‑orders for new figures on its official Tamashii Nations web shop on Feb 21, 2020 as part of the ‘TAMASHII Cyber Fes 2020’ virtual event. The free‑entry event gives every participant a coupon worth up to ¥10,000, usable on all items sold on the shop (excluding raffle‑only items). Additional YouTube programs will showcase the lineup and provide extra content.
Bandai’s collector division will host its first virtual exhibition, TAMASHII Cyber Fes 2020, from February 21‑23, 2020, featuring an online ‘Cyber Gallery’, live streams and exclusive coupons. During the event, new large‑scale figures from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN and Kamen Rider Zero‑One will be announced daily, and participants who register for CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS between January 14 and February 16 will receive special coupons.
