Kotobukiya announces new “ARTFX J” figures of Yugi Muto and Yami Yugi
A new pair of 1/7 scale figures has been announced for the “ARTFX J” line from the manufacturer Kotobukiya, featuring the two iconic protagonists of the classic anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters.
The new “-Passionate Duelists-” figures of Yugi Muto and Yami Yugi are part of the “ARTFX J” series, a popular line of 1/7 scale, non-articulated statues that are known for their high quality and dynamic posing.
These new figures are being released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original anime’s broadcast.
Both of the figures are based on brand-new, original illustrations that were drawn for this project by the legendary animator, Takahiro Kagami, who is famous for his work on the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series.
Let’s take a look at both figures in more detail!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters ARTFX J -Passionate Duelists- Yugi Muto
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters ARTFX J -Passionate Duelists- Yami Yugi
The figure of Yami Yugi also comes with an optional part that allows him to be displayed with or without his school jacket.
An exclusive bonus item is also being offered for each of the figures for customers who pre-order from a Kotobukiya Shop.
The Yugi Muto figure will come with a bonus “Sealed Golden Sarcophagus” part, while the Yami Yugi figure will come with a bonus figure of the monster “Kuriboh.”
It has also been announced that new figures of the characters Seto Kaiba and Joey Wheeler are also in development for the same series.
Both of the new figures are priced at ¥20,900 (approx. $142 USD/£105 GBP), and pre-orders are currently open at the Kotobukiya online shop.
The Yami Yugi figure is scheduled to be released in April 2026, and the Yugi Muto figure is scheduled for May 2026.
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