Kirby’s New Food-Themed Ichiban Kuji Cooks Up a Storm
Bandai Spirits has just released a delightfully appetizing new Ichiban Kuji lottery for the hit video game series Kirby, bringing a feast of adorable, food-themed merchandise to fans and collectors alike.
“Ichiban Kuji Kirby PUPUPU GOURMET” features a fun and food-filled theme, showcasing the pink hero and his friends enjoying various delicious treats.
Ichiban Kuji operates as a no-lose prize lottery system where every ticket purchased guarantees a piece of exclusive merchandise from a tiered prize list.
This new Kirby Ichiban Kuji provides several different kitchen and dining goods designed to make mealtime more enjoyable.
Fans can win practical rewards ranging from a microwave rice cooker to an adorable toaster-style timer, alongside plushies and tableware.
The full prize lineup for the lottery is as follows:
- Prize A: Hungry Kirby Plush
A 25cm plush featuring a happy Kirby holding a rice ball, complete with the Kuji name embroidered on his foot.
- Prize B: Microwave Fluffy Rice Cooker
A 16cm HARIO glass rice cooker designed for microwave use, perfect for preparing meals with Kirby.
- Prize C: Soup Mug & Spoon
Two selectable sets featuring a 9cm mug and a 12cm spoon, with options including a Kirby mug with a Star Rod spoon or a Waddle Dee mug with an Invincibility Candy spoon.
- Prize D: Storage Container
Four selectable food storage containers available in square 445ml or round 350ml sizes, decorated with original artwork.
- Prize E: Glass Collection
Four selectable styles ranging from 7.5cm to 14cm, including a milk bottle, a swaying Waddle Dee glass, and standard tumblers.
- Prize F: Zipper Bag
Five selectable varieties of 18cm bags perfect for sharing snacks.
- Prize G: Towel Collection
Six selectable options, including a 35cm placemat, a 60cm long towel, and 25cm hand towels.
- Prize H: Gourmet Rubber Assortment
Six selectable practical rewards ranging from 4cm to 9cm, including coasters, clips, key covers, ties, and magnets.
- Last One Prize: Snack Time Toaster-style Timer
A 16cm kitchen timer that pops up a piece of toast with a bite taken out of it when the time is up, awarded to the customer who buys the final ticket.
- Double Chance Campaign: Hungry Kirby Plush
An additional opportunity to win the same 25cm A Prize plush via a secondary online lottery.
The lottery is available at various retail locations, including Lawson, Kirby Cafe locations, KIRBY’S PUPUPU MARKET, and official Ichiban Kuji shops.
“Ichiban Kuji Kirby PUPUPU GOURMET” launched across Japan on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and is preparing to launch online via Ichiban Kuji ONLINE on Tuesday, June 2.
The price for a single ticket is ¥750 (approx. $4.85 / £3.85).
Fans and international collectors may be able to order these pieces at a later date from general hobby goods retailers such as HobbyLink Japan, alongside other international stores authorized to stock Bandai’s Ichiban Kuji lotteries.
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