First Ichiban Kuji for Sunday Drama VIVANT Reveals 49 Prizes Including Bepan Manju Cushion
The first VIVANT Ichiban Kuji extends the 2023 social phenomenon drama into a physical merchandise line that prioritizes in-show props like the Bepan Manju over character figures, signaling a merchandising strategy focused on iconic objects rather than cast likenesses.
Key Facts
- Bandai Spirits announced the Ichiban Kuji Sunday Theater VIVANT on July 24, 2026, with 49 prizes across nine grades plus one Last One prize.
- The A prize is a Bepan Manju Cushion, approximately 30 cm wide, available in two versions: Bepan lettering and Nogi family crest.
- Each Ichiban Kuji draw costs 790 yen, with physical sales starting August 1, 2026, and online sales starting August 3, 2026.
- The C prize Adventure Big Acrylic Stand, approximately 16 cm, is the first VIVANT product to feature protagonist Nogi Yusuke's likeness.
- The Last One prize, VIVANT THE GREAT NAME, is a large-scale figure of the work's logo, approximately 29 cm wide.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Magmix.
Bandai Spirits announced the prize lineup for the first Ichiban Kuji based on the TBS Sunday drama VIVANT on July 24, 2026. The lottery-style merchandise set includes 49 prizes across nine grades plus one Last One prize, with items ranging from a Bepan Manju cushion to a Nogi family crest display and an adventure acrylic stand. The A prize is a soft cushion modeled after the key in-show item Bepan Manju, available in two versions: one with the Bepan lettering and one with the Nogi family crest. The B prize is a Nogi family crest display, and the C prize is a large acrylic stand featuring protagonist Nogi Yusuke, marking the first VIVANT product to depict his likeness. Other prizes include bath towels, desktop figures, small plates, hand towels, acrylic assortments, and clear files with stickers. The Last One prize is a large-scale figure of the VIVANT logo. Each Ichiban Kuji draw costs 790 yen. Sales begin sequentially at FamilyMart, bookstores, and hobby shops from August 1, 2026, with online sales starting August 3. Fans on social media expressed strong interest in the Bepan Manju cushion, while some noted the absence of prizes for the character Nozaki, played by Abe Hiroshi.
The Ichiban Kuji for Sunday Theater VIVANT, announced by Bandai Spirits on July 24, 2026, features a total of 49 prizes across nine grades. The A prize Bepan Manju Cushion, approximately 30 cm wide, replicates a key prop from the drama that was previously sold as actual manju and became a talking point. Two versions are offered: one with the Bepan lettering and one with the Nogi family crest. The B prize Nogi Family Crest Display, about 12 cm, renders the show's most symbolic motif in three dimensions. The C prize Adventure Big Acrylic Stand, around 16 cm, traces protagonist Nogi Yusuke's journey and is the first VIVANT product to feature his likeness. Other prizes include bath towels, desktop figures, small plates, hand towels, acrylic assortments, and clear files with stickers. The Last One prize, VIVANT THE GREAT NAME, is a large-scale figure of the work's logo, approximately 29 cm wide. Each draw costs 790 yen. Physical sales start August 1, 2026, at FamilyMart, bookstores, and hobby shops, with Ichiban Kuji ONLINE sales beginning at 17:00 on August 3, 2026. Fan reactions on X included strong desire for the Bepan Manju cushion, with comments like 'I absolutely want the Bepan Manju cushion.' Some fans expressed hope for a second wave including prizes for the character Nozaki, played by Abe Hiroshi, who is absent from this lineup.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.