DEATH NOTE Ichiban Kuji 2 Reveals Near and Mello Figures
The early reveal of Near and Mello figures, both antagonists from the manga's second half, signals the Ichiban Kuji line is covering the full cast rather than just the iconic Light and L pairing.
Key Facts
- Ichiban Kuji DEATH NOTE 2 is scheduled for release on January 16, 2027, in stores.
- The C prize is a Near figure and the D prize is a Mello figure, both revealed early.
- Each Ichiban Kuji DEATH NOTE 2 draw costs 850 yen including tax.
- A separate DEATH NOTE online lottery at Kujibikido runs from August 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026, at 770 yen per draw.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside.
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the second installment of its no-loser lottery, Ichiban Kuji DEATH NOTE 2, with a release scheduled for January 16, 2027. The official lineup was revealed on the Ichiban Kuji Club site, and the C and D prize figures have been shown ahead of other prizes. The C prize is a figure of Near, sculpted sitting in a chair with casters in a distinctive pose. The D prize is a figure of Mello, reproduced sitting in a luxurious chair. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The full prize list is not yet public; A, B, and E through I prizes, along with the Last One prize and Double Chance campaign, remain unspecified. BANDAI SPIRITS plans sequential release from January 16, 2027. Store handling may vary, and supplies will end when they run out. The figures and other details are subject to change without notice. This follows the first DEATH NOTE Ichiban Kuji, which also offered character merchandise. The announcement does not include any details about the A or B prizes.
The second DEATH NOTE Ichiban Kuji follows a pattern of offering character figures and goods through BANDAI SPIRITS' no-loser lottery. The C prize Near figure sits in a chair with casters, while the D prize Mello figure sits in a more ornate chair. Other prizes remain under wraps, including the A and B prizes, which often hold the most detailed figures or larger merchandise. The lottery also includes a Double Chance campaign, a common Ichiban Kuji feature that gives entries a second opportunity to win.
Separately, KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is running a DEATH NOTE lottery of its own, starting August 25, 2026. That one uses newly drawn illustrations and original artwork, with prizes like BIG acrylic stands and teacup sets. Sales run through September 15, 2026, at 770 yen per draw. Both lotteries are licensed under Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.