What this is
Ichiban Kuji is a lottery-style prize draw sold at convenience stores and hobby shops across Japan, where each ticket costs ¥850 and guarantees a prize — ranging from high-quality figures to smaller goods — themed around JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. This particular run, subtitled 'The Gathering of RIVALS 2026,' features characters and imagery from the beloved manga and anime franchise. It's less of an event you attend and more of a retail experience you hunt down, with stock appearing sequentially from November 21, 2026.
Who should go
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fans visiting Japan in late November who want to bring home official merchandise. Collectors of anime figures and goods will find this especially worthwhile.
Good to know
No tickets or reservations are needed — just visit a participating store and pay per draw at the counter. Lawson convenience stores are the most widely available stockist, though Animate and specialty hobby retailers often carry Ichiban Kuji too. Stock is strictly while supplies last, and popular prize tiers disappear within hours of release; arriving at store opening on launch day is strongly advised. Foreign visitors can pay cash at any convenience store with no language barrier for the transaction itself. AmiAmi sometimes lists leftover or secondary-market Ichiban Kuji prizes online if you miss the in-store run.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.