Ichiban Kuji for The Apothecary Diaries Movie Reveals Maomao and Jinshi Figures
This Ichiban Kuji is the first merchandise tie-in for the film, launching before the movie's release date and introducing a new figure brand specifically for the property.
Key Facts
- The Ichiban Kuji for 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret of the Deceased Empress' will be released sequentially from December 5, 2026.
- Each draw costs 800 yen including tax.
- The A-Prize is a Maomao Dioramiquemaster figure, the B-Prize is a Jinshi Dioramiquemaster figure, and the Last One Prize is a Maomao figure standing on water.
- The Dioramiquemaster brand is a new non-scale figure series that includes a base expressing the film's worldview.
- The film 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret of the Deceased Empress' opens in Japanese theaters on December 11, 2026.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside.
BANDAI SPIRITS has opened the product page for the Ichiban Kuji lottery based on the upcoming film 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret of the Deceased Empress.' The lottery will be released sequentially from December 5, 2026, at stores across Japan. Each draw costs 800 yen. The revealed prizes include the A-Prize Maomao Dioramiquemaster figure, the B-Prize Jinshi Dioramiquemaster figure, and the Last One Prize figure of Maomao standing on water. The Dioramiquemaster brand is a new non-scale figure series that includes a base expressing the film's worldview. The A and B prizes depict Maomao and Jinshi in their movie costumes. The Double Chance Campaign also offers a Maomao figure. The film itself opens in Japanese theaters on December 11, 2026. The remaining C through H prize categories have not yet been detailed.
The Ichiban Kuji page for 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Secret of the Deceased Empress' went live on the official Ichiban Kuji Club website on July 22, 2026. The lottery is scheduled for sequential store release starting December 5, 2026, six days before the film's December 11 premiere. BANDAI SPIRITS has only previewed three of the eight prize tiers so far: the A-Prize Maomao Dioramiquemaster, the B-Prize Jinshi Dioramiquemaster, and the Last One Prize Maomao figure. The Dioramiquemaster brand is described as a non-scale figure series that incorporates a diorama base to reflect the setting. The Last One Prize figure shows Maomao standing on water, a detail not present in the A-Prize version. The Double Chance Campaign, a secondary drawing for customers who do not win the Last One Prize, also offers a Maomao figure. The remaining C through H prizes have not been announced. The film is produced by the 2026 The Apothecary Diaries Movie Production Committee and is based on the novels by Natsu Hyuuga.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.