Haruhi Suzumiya Mini CD Gashapon Collection Launches August 28
The gashapon format lets fans collect the series' famous song jackets as physical miniatures, a nostalgia-driven merchandise approach that Bandai is applying to a classic anime soundtrack.
Key Facts
- Bandai begins accepting reservations for the The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Mini CD Collection gashapon on August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- The collection includes all 8 types: 'Bouken Desho Desho?', 'Hare Hare Yukai', 'Super Driver', 'Tomare!', 'Haruhi Suzumiya no Tsumiawase', and character song volumes 1, 2, and 3.
- Each miniature CD case and disc measures approximately 4cm by 4.5cm.
- Each play costs 500 yen including tax, and reservations close on September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Delivery is scheduled for around late January 2027, with possible earlier sales at capsule vending machines.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside.
Bandai will begin accepting reservations for a gashapon mini CD collection based on the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya on August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The collection includes eight miniature CD jackets from the series, each about 4cm by 4.5cm. The lineup features the opening theme 'Bouken Desho Desho?', the iconic ending theme 'Hare Hare Yukai', 'Super Driver', 'Tomare!', 'Haruhi Suzumiya no Tsumiawase', and three character song volumes: Vol.1 Haruhi Suzumiya, Vol.2 Yuki Nagato, and Vol.3 Mikuru Asahina. Each play costs 500 yen including tax. Reservations run until September 27 at 11:59 PM, and delivery is scheduled for around late January 2027. The miniature items include a mini CD case and a CD-style disc, plus a booklet made of paper. The collection may also be sold at capsule vending machines nationwide before delivery. Bandai is the publisher of the product, which is listed on Gashapon Online.
The mini CD collection turns the album art of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's theme songs into collectible gashapon, a format that has become a staple for Bandai's capsule toy lines. Each miniature measures roughly 4cm by 4.5cm, and the set includes a CD-style disc and a paper booklet, so the items mirror the look of real CD singles despite their size.
The eight types span the series' most recognized songs: 'Bouken Desho Desho?', 'Hare Hare Yukai', 'Super Driver', 'Tomare!', and 'Haruhi Suzumiya no Tsumiawase', plus the three character song volumes for Haruhi Suzumiya, Yuki Nagato, and Mikuru Asahina. The character song volumes were originally released as part of the anime's music project, and their inclusion here ties the collection to the broader Haruhi discography.
Bandai is handling publication, and orders are accepted through Gashapon Online from August 28 to September 27, 2026. Delivery is expected around late January 2027, though the items may appear in capsule vending machines earlier. The 500 yen price per play is standard for gashapon, and availability is limited to the prepared quantity, so the collection is aimed at dedicated collectors.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.