S.H.Figuarts "Black Deku" Figure from My Hero Academia Opens Second Round of Pre-Orders
Bandai’s S.H.Figuarts line opens a second pre-order window for its Black Deku action figure from My Hero Academia, priced at ¥12,100 with a March 2027 ship date.
Mechanical Designer Katsushi Murakami Passes Away at 83
Katsushi Murakami, the mechanical designer behind the iconic Chogokin toy line and numerous classic anime series, has passed away at the age of 83.
Twin Engine and Bandai Form Strategic Partnership, Committing Up to ¥4 Billion to Joint IP Projects
Twin Engine and Bandai announced a strategic partnership on August 5, launching joint projects spanning original manga, anime production, and licensed merchandise with investment of up to ¥4 billion.
S.H.Figuarts Reveals Full Power Frieza -Battle Scarred Edition- from Dragon Ball Z, Pre-Orders Open August 4
Bandai Spirits unveils S.H.Figuarts Full Power Frieza -Battle Scarred Edition- from Dragon Ball Z, featuring battle damage paint and a Super Saiyan Goku bonus head part. Pre-orders open August 4, 2026
Kamen Rider Den-O Gets a Reverse-Running Watch Inspired by Sakurai Yuto's Pocket Watch — Featuring the Fateful Date 2007.01.10
Bandai Fashion Collection is taking pre-orders for a Kamen Rider Den-O wristwatch inspired by Sakurai Yuto’s mysterious pocket watch. All hands run counter-clockwise, priced at ¥16,800.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Handcrafted Koyuki-Inspired Hair Accessory Now Available for Pre-Order
A handmade crystal-glass hair accessory inspired by Koyuki from Kimetsu no Yaiba is now open for pre-order via Bancole!, priced at ¥8,800. Orders close 26 July 2026.
Bandai Releases Adult Collector's Sweet Poron from "Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi"
Bandai is releasing a Special Memorize edition of the Sweet Poron from the 2001 anime Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi — a gold-plated adult role-play toy priced at ¥8,360.
Haikyu!! Wafer Vol. 7 Arrives with Shiny Foil Cards of Hinata and Kenma
Haikyu!! Wafer Vol. 7 goes on sale on June 1, 2026, featuring nine special newly drawn illustrations from Bandai Group and shiny foil cards of fan-favorite characters.
Deform MS Goods from Hathaway's Flash: Witch of Circe Revealed, Including T-Shirts, Tote Bags, and Keychains
Bandai has announced STRICT-G Deform MS merchandise from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash – Witch of Circe, including T-shirts, tote bags, and rubber keychains. Preorders opened May 29, 2026.
