Ouran High School Host Club Officially Returns With Huge New Anniversary Collection
Bandai has officially launched its new Ouran High School Host Club 20th anniversary Ichiban Kuji, offering fans the chance to win a range of figures, artwork and collectibles inspired by some of the series’ most memorable moments.
“Ichiban Kuji Ouran High School Host Club ~20th Anniversary~” celebrates two decades since the anime adaptation first aired, bringing Haruhi, Tamaki and the rest of the Host Club together across a huge new line-up of prizes.
Ichiban Kuji is Bandai’s lottery-style merchandise format, with fans purchasing entries for the chance to receive prizes from different tiers rather than buying each item individually.
The format also includes a special Last One Prize, which is typically awarded to the person who purchases the final remaining ticket at a participating location.
Based on Bisco Hatori’s manga, Ouran High School Host Club received its TV anime adaptation from studio BONES in 2006 and follows scholarship student Haruhi Fujioka after she accidentally destroys an expensive vase belonging to the school’s eccentric Host Club.
Unable to repay the debt, Haruhi becomes involved with the club herself, bringing her into the orbit of its flamboyant president Tamaki Suoh and fellow members Kyoya Ootori, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, Mitsukuni “Honey” Haninozuka and Takashi “Mori” Morinozuka.
Bandai first offered a look at the anniversary lottery in June, when only its A Prize figure had been revealed, depicting Tamaki presenting Haruhi with a red rose while both wear Ouran Academy’s pale blue uniform.
The full prize line-up was then revealed back in September, showing off everything that fans can look forward to adding to their collection:
- A Prize / Double Chance Campaign – “Ouran High School Host Club 20th Anniversary Figure”
A figure of Tamaki presenting Haruhi with a red rose, with Haruhi standing approximately 14 cm tall and Tamaki approximately 16 cm tall, including the base.
- B Prize – “The Vase Where It All Began”
An approximately 10 cm ceramic recreation of the vase Haruhi accidentally destroys at the beginning of the series.
- C Prize – “Commemorative Art Plate”
A display plate featuring newly drawn 20th anniversary artwork surrounded by decorative detailing.
- D Prize – “Chokonokko Figures”
Seven small seated figures covering every member of the Host Club, including Haruhi, Tamaki, Kyoya, Hikaru, Kaoru, Honey, and Mori.
- E Prize – “Towel Collection”
A selection of cotton hand towels and jacquard towels featuring designs based on the series.
- F Prize – “Acrylic Stands”
Acrylic display stands featuring individual members of the Host Club.
- G Prize – “Clear Folder & Sticker Sets”
Sets combining clear folders using scenes from the anime with ID photo-style character stickers.
- H Prize – “Anime Caption Rubber Charms”
Rubber charms recreating the comedic on-screen captions and character nameplates used throughout the anime.
- Last One Prize – “20th Anniversary Commemorative Figure Last One Ver.”
An alternate version of the A Prize figure that changes Haruhi’s expression to a softer smile.
The new lottery arrives during a busy anniversary year for Ouran High School Host Club, with Orange Rouge also confirming that new Nendoroids of Honey and Mori are currently in production.
Each entry for “Ichiban Kuji Ouran High School Host Club ~20th Anniversary~” costs ¥750 (approximately $5 / £4), and the lottery officially launched at participating retailers in Japan on October 24, 2026.
Fans can now purchase tickets through locations including Lawson, bookstores, hobby shops, and official Ichiban Kuji stores, with Ichiban Kuji ONLINE sales scheduled to follow from October 28.
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