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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts launches University of Tokyo 150th Anniversary Gacha Collection, ¥400 per pull

Takara Tomy Arts will roll out the “University of Tokyo – Gacha Collection” from late October 2025 in capsule‑toy machines across Japan, priced at ¥400 per pull. The line features four figures—Akamon gate, Yasuda Hall, Dr. Ueno Eisaburō with Hachikō, and the mascot Ichikō—plus a secret 150th‑anniversary figure. Fans can collect miniature representations of the university’s historic landmarks in the palm of their hand.

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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts launches ‘Gurunai Gochi Ni Narimasu!’ capsule toy series, 400 ¥ each, nationwide from late September

Takara Tomy Arts will release the ‘Gurunai Gochi Ni Narimasu! Item Collection’ capsule toys in Japan from late September 2025, priced at ¥400 per pull. The set includes five key items from the TV show—Stop Hand, school‑badge pin, arm‑band ring, expense roulette and “Kubi Candidate” neck strap—sized 42–68 mm and aimed at ages 15 and up. The line lets fans of Guruguru 99 easily collect the program’s iconic props.

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ReleasesKayou Launches 'China Fighter Collection Cards: Winning in the Sky'

Kayou and Aviation Culture launched the 'China Fighter Collection Cards: Winning in the Sky' on August 1, featuring 30+ aircraft models including the J-20 and J-35A. The series includes 8 card types that combine technical education with interactive assembly play to engage young collectors.

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IndustryKayou: Seeing a New Cultural Business Model Through a Card

Kayou's 2024 revenue exceeded 10 billion yuan, with the Nezha series selling out 4.5 million packs within a week. The company focuses on the TCG sector, operates its own factory, holds dozens of licensed IPs, and plans to expand its TCG gameplay overseas.

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EventsTakara Tomy Arts and its subsidiary Penny open “GACHA MATSURI” gacha specialty store at Kansai International Airport (March 18, 2025)

Takara Tomy Arts and its subsidiary Penny will open the “GACHA MATSURI” gacha store on March 18, 2025 at Kansai International Airport’s Terminal 1. The venue will house 155 gacha machines, a ceiling fireworks projection activated by inserting empty capsules, and staff in happi coats, offering a festival‑style experience that celebrates gacha’s 60‑year anniversary and seeks to boost on‑site sales.

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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts releases ‘Muggyutto! Jurassic World’ capsule figures for ¥400 each

Takara Tomy Arts will launch the ‘Muggyutto! Jurassic World’ capsule figures across Japan in late January 2025, priced at ¥400 per pull and featuring four dinosaur types. The set includes a Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Mosasaurus and Pteranodon, and is targeted at children six years and older, sold in capsule machines at retail stores.

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EventsTakara Tomy Arts to Open Theme‑Park Gacha Store “Gacha World” in Tokyo on November 22, 2024

Takara Tomy Arts and its subsidiary Penny will open a large‑scale gacha specialty store called “Gacha World” inside TOYLO PARK at Ito‑Yokado Ario Kameari in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward on November 22, 2024. The venue will feature 501 gacha machines and paper‑board installations such as a roller‑coaster, castle and Ferris wheel, creating an immersive amusement‑park‑style experience and marking the group’s first major store using recyclable paper displays.

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IndustryKayou Files for HKEX Listing: Q3 2023 Sales Halved

Kayou filed a prospectus on Jan 26 to list on the Main Board. Q3 2023 trading card sales dropped 49.44% YoY to 1.04 billion packs, with revenue of 1.952 billion yuan, heavily reliant on the Ultraman series.

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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts “Pretty Series” New Installment “Aipri” Arcade Game “Ring 4” Starts Oct 2

Takara Tomy Arts will launch the new “Ring 4” installment of the Aipri arcade game on Thursday, Oct 2, adding the Flower Bazzleum Change and debuting the “Ring Princess” (Ring Clover Princess) cards. The update also brings new songs and a collaboration card set with “Super Tokimeki♡ Promotion Dept,” and a 400‑yen (tax‑incl.) figure mascot is slated for a November capsule‑toy release.

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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts’ Pretty Series New “Himitsu no Aipuri Ring 3‑dan” Starts July 31

Takara Tomy Arts will launch the new arcade game “Himitsu no Aipuri Ring 3‑dan” on July 31, timed with the second‑season “Ring” arc of the Pretty Series anime. The update adds an “Animal Bazzle Change”, new character cards for Bibi and Chi, and a first‑time collaboration with “Sumikko Gurashi” featuring the “Ebiten no Shippo” card.

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IP & collabsTakara Tomy Arts' "Himitsu no Aipuri" Series Launches "Ring 2nd Stage" on June 5 with New Space Bazzleam Change and Sanrio Collaboration

Takara Tomy Arts says the new arcade game “Himitsu no Aipuri Ring 2nd Stage” will launch on June 5, aligning with the second‑season “Ring” anime. It features a new Space Bazzleam Change with four Space Bazzleam cards, including the new anime characters Subaru and Otohime. The game also continues the Sanrio collaboration, adding eight Sanrio character cards and related merchandise.

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ReviewsPokémon TCG Pocket Card Types Introduction

Pokémon cards are used to attack or take damage, each with a name, HP, and moves. Trainer cards are divided into Tools, Supporters, and Stadiums, while Energy cards are used for attacks or retreats.

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