Pre-orders begin for Nendoroid of Like A Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga
Get ready to welcome the charismatic hero of Yokohama to your collection!
Good Smile Company has officially announced the upcoming release of a Nendoroid figure of Ichiban Kasuga, the fan favorite protagonist from the “Like a Dragon” (known as “Ryū ga Gotoku” in Japan) game series.
This announcement comes hot on the heels of the Nendoroid Kiryu Kazuma reveal, allowing fans to collect both iconic figures.
Ichiban Kasuga, who first took the spotlight in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and continued his journey in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, quickly endeared himself to players with his indomitable spirit and bright personality.
The Nendoroid figure aims to capture these beloved traits in its signature charming, super-deformed style.
Standing at approximately 100mm tall, the Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga is fully articulated, enabling dynamic posing to recreate his most memorable moments.
The figure comes with three interchangeable face plates to convey his range of emotions: a confident “Smile” for his triumphant moments, a fierce “Combat” expression ready for battle, and a joyous “Grin” that perfectly encapsulates his optimistic and often quirky demeanor.
To complement his adventurous spirit, the Nendoroid includes several optional parts.
Fans can equip him with his trusty “Bat,” an essential weapon in his turn-based combat system, an “Energy drink” to power him through long nights of fighting and camaraderie, and a “Smartphone,” reflecting his modern-day struggles and reliance on technology.
Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga is priced at ¥6,800 (including tax) and is scheduled to ship in October 2025.
Pre-orders are currently being accepted via the Good Smile Company official store from May 20th, 2025, to June 25th, 2025.
Orders placed directly with Good Smile Company will come with an exclusive bonus acrylic stand:
This release provides fans with another highly collectible piece from the ever-expanding “Like a Dragon” universe, allowing them to display the series’ newer hero alongside the recently revealed Dragon of Dojima, Kazuma Kiryu.
It’s important to note that orders for this figure are only currently open through Good Smile Company’s Japanese store, as the US store is currently still under a pre-order suspension imposed due to issues surrounding the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Good Smile Company’s Japanese store is also currently not shipping to the US, but fans determined to own this Nendoroid can still order the figure from the Japanese store with the use of a proxy/intermediary service that offers a Japanese address for delivery/forwarding.
Even in the case where a proxy service is used, it should be noted that any taxes or duties will still need to be paid upon final import to the US.
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