The Black Swordsman Returns! “Berserk” Ichiban Kuji gets second release due to popular demand
Due to high demand, BANDAI SPIRITS is re-releasing a popular prize lottery based on Kentaro Miura’s iconic manga, Berserk.
This no-lose character lottery offers fans another chance to acquire highly sought-after merchandise inspired by the grim and brutal world of Guts and his comrades.
Berserk, renowned for its intricate artwork, complex characters, and unflinching exploration of themes like fate, free will, and vengeance, has captivated readers worldwide for decades.
The series follows the lone mercenary Guts, burdened by a horrific past and wielding an impossibly large sword, as he battles demonic Apostles and struggles against a cruel destiny.
Ichiban Kuji, a popular Japanese lottery system, allows fans to win exclusive, high-quality merchandise with every ticket.
The re-released “Ichiban Kuji Berserk ~The Black Swordsman Resisting Fate~” features a powerful lineup of prizes that truly embody the spirit of the series:
- A Prize: Guts MASTERLISE Figure
The top prize is a commanding figure of Guts clad in his formidable Berserker Armor.
This highly detailed rendition perfectly captures the overwhelming presence of the “Black Swordsman” in his most terrifying form.
- B Prize: Dragon Slayer MASTERLISE
Complementing the A Prize, the B Prize is a detailed recreation of the Dragon Slayer, the colossal sword Guts wields, forged by the blacksmith Godo.
This piece can be paired with the A-Prize Guts figure using an included arm part, allowing for a dynamic display.
- C Prize: Big Poster Towel
A large towel highlighting the infamous “Eclipse”, a pivotal and horrific event in the Berserk saga.
- D Prize: Behelit MASTERELIVE COLLECTION:
Collectible items modeled after the unsettling Behelit, the enigmatic, egg-shaped artifacts crucial to the series’ lore.
- E Prize: Acrylic Stand
- F Prize: Jacquard Hand Towel
- G Prize: Rubber Coaster
- Last One Prize: Zodd SOFVICS Figure
The ultimate reward for the person who draws the very last ticket is the Last One Prize: Zodd SOFVICS Figure.
This impressive soft vinyl figure stands approximately 30cm tall and depicts the formidable Apostle, Nosferatu Zodd, capturing his imposing and monstrous form.
Each draw for the “Ichiban Kuji Berserk ~The Black Swordsman Resisting Fate~” costs ¥850 (tax included).
The lottery is available starting today, May 24th, 2025, at various retailers, including:
- Bookstores
- Hobby shops
- Select arcades
- Ichiban Kuji ONLINE (online lottery service)
Fans looking to take part can check the official Ichiban Kuji product page for detailed information on participating locations and prize availability.
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