New Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji Prize Lineup Revealed
Bandai Spirits has revealed the full lineup of prizes for an exciting new merchandise lottery based on the popular life simulation video game series Animal Crossing.
The new “Ichiban Kuji Animal Crossing: Welcome Back! Happy Memories” lineup provides fans with a chance to win various practical and charming daily goods.
The Ichiban Kuji system is a popular guaranteed-win lottery where customers purchase a ticket to receive a random prize from the available pool.
The Animal Crossing series has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide thanks to its relaxing gameplay and adorable cast of anthropomorphic animal villagers.
Developed by Nintendo, the peaceful franchise allows players to escape to a quiet town or deserted island to build a customized home and interact with friendly neighbors.
This latest merchandise lineup celebrates the simple joys of the game by transforming familiar tools and characters into highly functional household accessories.
Let’s take a look at the full prize lineup!
- Prize A: Timmy & Tommy Tissue Case
This adorable cover features the hardworking Nookling twins ready to dispense tissues.
- Prize B: Nook Stop ATM-Style Piggy Bank
This interactive coin bank plays the classic deposit sound effect every time money is inserted.
Lucky savers might even hear the satisfying loan repayment jingle if they keep depositing coins.
- Prize C: Very Cute Mug
This ceramic cup features a charming handle shaped like the iconic furniture leaf symbol.
- Prize D: Reusable Shovel Cutlery
These dining utensils are shaped like the trusty shovels players use to dig up fossils and plant trees.
- Prize E: Small Plates
These compact dishes are decorated with classic in-game motifs, including leaves and fossils.
- Prize F: Zipper Bags
These handy storage bags are perfect for organizing small belongings or travel essentials.
- Prize G: Hand Towels
These soft towels feature various colorful patterns inspired by the peaceful video game environment.
Customers who purchase the very last ticket in a store display will be rewarded with the exclusive Last One Prize, which is a “Relaxed and Carefree Table Clock.”
This unique timepiece features a miniature Isabelle figure and plays the Town Hall background music from Animal Crossing: New Leaf to wake fans up in the morning.
Buyers can also enter the Double Chance Campaign using their ticket stubs for a chance to win a “Large Gulliver Plush (Washed Ashore ver.).”
The “Ichiban Kuji Animal Crossing: Welcome Back! Happy Memories” tickets are priced at 790 yen (approx. £4 GBP / $5 USD) per draw.
The lottery will officially begin rolling out across Japan on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Tickets will be available for purchase at participating FamilyMart convenience stores, as well as official Nintendo TOKYO, OSAKA, KYOTO, and FUKUOKA retail locations.
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