Hasegawa's plastic model business remains the core of its coverage, with the 2026 All Japan Model Show display of a new 1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe GX5, a 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck snap kit, and imported Zimi Model armor kits as the most recent activity. The studio continues to reissue older kits across Macross, Virtual-On, and Egg Plane lines while expanding its no-glue e moke car series.
Hasegawa's 2026 model output is split between new molds for car builders and reissues for established franchises. At the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show at Tokyo Big Sight, the studio showed a 1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe (B110) Late Model GX5 (1972) with all-new molds, a 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck (B121) Mid Model Short Body snap kit in three colors, and two Zimi Model 1/35 Russian 2S6M and 2S6M1 Tunguska kits it imports.
The e moke line, announced in July 2026, requires no glue or paint and uses snap-fit assembly with color-coded parts and stickers. Its first release was a 1/32 Toyota Celica LB 1600GT in four colors at 2,420 yen, released August 1, 2026. Reissues include three 1/72 VF-1J Battroid kits between November and December 2026, the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order kit at 5,280 yen shipping October 1, 2026, the 1/72 Macross Zero F-14 and MiG-29 kits on October 21, 2026, and three Egg Plane kits at 880 yen each in December 2026.
Other items include the 1/72 VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit at 5,720 yen released August 5, 2026, a Misa Hayase figure set with the Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie at 3,960 yen released July 1, 2026, and a September 2026 lineup with a You're Under Arrest! Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version and a Patlabor Noa Izumi resin figure.
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Hasegawa has published its shipping schedule for January 2027, covering 20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits. The plastic lineup includes a 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet in Queen Squadron markings from ACE COMBAT 8, a 1/72 VF-1D Valkyrie, and a 1/72 Type 2 Large Flying Boat (Kai) from Godzilla-0.0. The resin kits are a 1/12 Chizuru Minamihara from Chodenji Robo Combattler V and a 1/12 Bikini Armor mery. Ship dates run across January 8 to 29.
At the 2026 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show at Tokyo Big Sight, Hasegawa displayed a new 1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe (B110) Late Model GX5 (1972) with all-new molds, a 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck (B121) Mid Model Short Body snap kit in three colors, and two Zimi Model 1/35 Russian 2S6M and 2S6M1 Tunguska kits it imports.
Hasegawa plans to re-release three Egg Plane plastic model kits in December 2026, all priced at 880 yen including tax. The F/A-18 "Blue Angels" ships Saturday, December 5 and needs no glue. The F-16 "Thunderbirds" follows Sunday, December 6 and requires glue. The F4U Corsair arrives Thursday, December 10 and also requires glue. All three are non-scale kits packaged with Egg Girls artwork.
Hasegawa will re-release three 1/72 scale VF-1J Battroid plastic model kits between November and December 2026. The lineup includes the Armored Valkyrie, the Armored Valkyrie "Operation Bulls-Eye Part 2," and the Super Battroid Valkyrie "Milia." Each kit features Hideki Tenjin package art and specific decals.
Kogado Studio announced on August 27, 2026, its new visual novel "Sugar Lies," a short-form ADV themed around lies that depicts a summer boy-meets-girl story. The Steam version is scheduled for release at the end of 2026, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving in spring 2027. Download versions for both platforms are priced at 2,860 yen (tax included), while the Switch physical version costs 4,000 yen. The game is produced by the team "S:OWLS," which previously made "To the Fading Mirror Flower." The protagonist, Akito Nagatsuki, is a university freshman who despises lies and has a peculiar constitution that makes him ill, sometimes vomiting, when he senses others' acting or lies. The heroine, Yui Sakuramiya, is a former child prodigy actress who always plays the image others desire; she is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa. Also appearing is Akari Yukihira, a laid-back childhood friend and stage actress since childhood, voiced by Hikaru Iida. A playable prologue demo will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21 at the Konami Digital Entertainment booth, and a special stream featuring the producer and Hikaru Iida will air on September 18.
Hasegawa is re-releasing its 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the F-14 and MiG-29 fighter aircraft from the OVA Macross Zero, with new prices. Both kits are scheduled for release on October 21, 2026, and include markings for the U.N. Spacy and Anti-U.N. Alliance aircraft.
Hasegawa released completed sample photos of its 1/72 scale VF-25F Tornado Messiah (Atmospheric Specification) kit from Macross F: The False Songstress. The kit includes newly molded Tornado Pack parts, a seated pilot figure, and decals for Alto Saotome's unit 007. It is priced at 5,720 yen and scheduled for release on August 5, 2026.
Hasegawa announced a new 1/32 scale car model series called e moke that requires no glue or paint. The kits use snap-fit assembly and color-coded parts with stickers, making them ideal for beginners. The first release is a Toyota Celica LB 1600GT, available in four colors: Civilian Purple, Casual Turquoise, Social Silver, and White Spirit. Each kit is priced at 2,420 yen and releases on August 1, 2026.
The live-action series of Keiko Kinoshita's BL manga 'Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō' (Love is Better the Second Time Around) will return for a second season on September 1. Makoto Hasegawa and Robin Furuya reprise their roles. The new season is an original story set two years after the first season, with the couple living together. Returning and new directors, a composer, and an LGBTQ advisor are attached.
Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.
The television anime adaptation of Isle Osaki's light novel series Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers has revealed its lead cast and staff, along with an October premiere. Sōhei Horikane voices protagonist Makoto Takatsuki, and Ikumi Hasegawa voices the goddess Noah. Riki Fukushima directs at studio HORNETS. The novel series will conclude with its 14th volume.
Kadokawa announced on Wednesday a television anime adaptation of Hidenori Yamaji's manga *Soara and the House of Monsters*, with a 2027 premiere window. The announcement came alongside an ultra teaser promotional video, an ultra teaser visual, and the reveal of the main cast and staff. Ikumi Hasegawa voices Soara, a girl raised to fight monsters who finds herself out of work when peace is declared. Ayumu Murase voices Kirik, a dwarf architect who builds homes for monsters. Takaharu Ozaki, known for *BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-* and *Goblin Slayer*, directs the series at FelixFilm. Ayumu Hisao handles series scripts, Tomoko Iwasa designs the characters, and Hinako Tsubakiyama composes the music. The manga launched on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in November 2021 and has seven compiled volumes, with the seventh releasing in Japan on August 10. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English edition. Yamaji also drew a commemorative illustration for the announcement.
Nijisanji's Mito Tsukino will appear as a guest vocalist on Hakushi Hasegawa's new album "Sunao na Kimochi Album," releasing August 28 via Flying Lotus' label Brainfeeder. The album features a non-stop connected tracklist and contributions from tofubeats, Akkorinrin, and I-Land. Jacket art is by manga artist George Asakura.
Hasegawa announced its September 2026 lineup via its official X account and website, featuring plastic model kits, resin figure kits, and other products. Highlights include a 'You're Under Arrest!' Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version, a 'Patlabor' Noa Izumi resin figure, and a reissue of the VR-747 Temjin from 'Cyber Troopers Virtual-On' for the series' 30th anniversary.
The Kill Blue anime staff announced Ikumi Hasegawa will voice Mai Otohime, a marine sports prodigy with dual personalities. A new key visual was also revealed. The series, based on Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga, premiered in April and streams on multiple platforms including Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Hasegawa is selling a set combining a 3D printed figure kit of Misa Hayase from Super Dimension Fortress Macross at 1/24 scale with the deformed plastic model Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie. The figure prototype is by Tsurugi Dan. The set includes eye decals for the figure and aircraft markings for Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1S. It is priced at 3,960 yen and releases July 1, 2026.
The 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog film announced that singers ano and Soshina, who perform the opening theme, will also voice characters in the film. Comedian Shinobu Hasegawa will narrate. The film opens in Japan on June 26, and a new TV anime with a fresh cast debuts in fall 2026.