New ‘EVA-02 Alpha’ figure unveiled as part of Evangelion’s latest prize lottery
Bandai Spirits is set to launch an action-packed new Ichiban Kuji lottery based around the popular anime Evangelion.
The prize lottery titled “Ichiban Kuji Evangelion ~Operation Yamato~” promises a chance to win exclusive merchandise and figures inspired by the iconic series.
Ichiban Kuji is a popular Japanese lottery system by Bandai Spirits, where players purchase tickets and are guaranteed to win a prize.
These prizes range from highly detailed figures to unique everyday items, adding an exciting element of chance to collecting.
The “Operation Yamato” theme for the Kuji means that the prizes focus on the military operation of the same name from the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time film.
Lets take a closer look at the prizes on offer as part of the prize lottery:
- A Prize: Evangelion New Unit 2α Figure
- B Prize: Shikinami Asuka Langley Figure
- C Prize: Makinami Mari Illustrious Figure
- D Prize: Shikinami Asuka Langley (Childhood) Figure
While images of the smaller prizes are still to be confirmed, the descriptions of the remaining prize line-up is as follows:
- E Prize: Rubber Collection
- A series of rubber items, likely keychains or charms, featuring various Evangelion motifs.
- F Prize: Layer Acrylic Stand
- Multi-layered acrylic stands, offering a sense of depth to character displays.
- G Prize: Clear Poster
- Translucent posters featuring artwork from the Evangelion series.
- Last One Prize: Last One ver. Evangelion New Unit 2 α Figure
- A special variant of the A Prize figure, awarded to the person who draws the very last ticket in the lottery.
- Double Chance Campaign: Last One ver. Evangelion New Unit 2 α Figure
- An additional opportunity to win the Last One Prize version of the Evangelion New Unit 2 α figure through a special campaign.
The “Ichiban Kuji Evangelion ~Operation Yamato~” will be available from Friday, July 11th, 2025, with each draw priced at 790 yen.
Fans can participate at various locations, including convenience stores, hobby shops, and official Ichiban Kuji shops nationwide, as well as via the Ichiban Kuji ONLINE platform.
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