The 35th anniversary short anime Future GPX Cyber Formula ASURADA is set to screen in theaters nationwide from February 19, 2027. A festival, a paid streaming archive, and several figure releases are also in motion around the anniversary.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has committed to a 35th anniversary push that centers on a new short anime, Future GPX Cyber Formula ASURADA, which will screen in theaters from Friday, February 19, 2027. The short is a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN and is directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, who also writes. Hirokazu Hisayuki handles character design, and Shoji Kawamori designed the new machines Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G and Hou-Ouya AA-1. Junichi Kanemaru returns as Hayato Kazami. The theatrical run will be accompanied by an HD remastered MOVIE EDITION of the 1996 TV compilation Future GPX Cyber Formula EARLYDAYS RENEWAL.
A festival, "Glory Winners," is scheduled for January 9, 2027, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama, with daytime and evening sessions. Cast members Junichi Kanemaru, Kotono Mitsuishi, Sho Hayami, and Toshihiko Seki appear, along with session-specific guests. Hironobu Kageyama, Aki Misato, and Dynamite Shige perform. Tickets cost 9,800 yen for all reserved seats, with a fastest advance reservation period from August 5 at 5:00 PM to August 23 at 11:59 PM.
Merchandise is being tied to the anniversary. MegaHouse and threezero are releasing a Variable Action Hi-SPEC UNITED figure of the Asurada G.S.X RS SIREN, a black matte model inspired by the shakedown of the Asurada G.S.X. A Premium Bandai edition includes an exclusive Credential Pass bonus. The figure costs 55,550 yen, with preorders opening July 3, 2026, at select retailers and shipping in February 2027. MegaHouse will also release two products for the festival: the Cyber Formula Collection -Heritage Edition- DX, reproducing the rollout set of the new machine Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G, and the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver.
The anniversary also extends to streaming and events. A paid membership tier for the Sunrise official YouTube channel launches September 1, with full series streams of Future GPX Cyber Formula including OVAs and films. A lottery sale for the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. figure runs from August 20 to September 7, 2026, and lottery winners can apply for a ride experience at MegaHobby EXPO 2026. A life-size Zenis Asurada model will be displayed at MegaHobby EXPO 2026 on September 26, 2026, with a riding experience featuring Asurada's voice actor Kenichi Ono.
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The 35th anniversary short anime Future GPX Cyber Formula ASURADA will screen in theaters nationwide from Friday, February 19, 2027, alongside an HD remastered MOVIE EDITION of the 1996 TV compilation Future GPX Cyber Formula EARLYDAYS RENEWAL. Mitsuo Fukuda directs and writes, Hirokazu Hisayuki handles character design, and Shoji Kawamori designed the new machines Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G and Hou-Ouya AA-1. Junichi Kanemaru returns as Hayato Kazami.
Sep 23
MegaHobby EXPO 2026 F-DASH!!! runs Saturday, September 26, 2026 at AKIBA_SQUARE on the second floor of Akihabara UDX, with free admission. Thirteen companies including organizer MegaHouse, Alter, Kotobukiya, KADOKAWA, Hobby Japan, Aniplex, Claynel, Oami, Q's Q, MIMEYOI, Thousand, Alice Glint, and Design Coco will display new products. Stage events cover Alter Mecha's Yukikaze re-releases, a One Piece P.O.P program, and a Cyber Formula talk show.
Sep 9
MegaHouse is releasing the Super Asurada SA-01/C from the OVA Future GPX Cyber Formula 11 in its Variable Action series, using some new sculpting and new molds. The figure is based on the Super Asurada 01 Ver.2.0 body model from January 2024 and reproduces the variant's rear wing end shape and undertray changes. Preorders open September 10, 2026. The Premium Bandai edition includes an acrylic figure with newly drawn art of Kazami Hayato and Breed Kaga. Price is 26,400 yen, release May 2027.
Aug 20
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a paid membership tier for the Sunrise official YouTube channel, launching September 1. The first offerings are full series streams of Armored Trooper Votoms and Future GPX Cyber Formula, including OVAs and films. Members get badges and stamps, plus a making-of video for the new Votoms film.
Aug 20
Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale for the Future GPX Cyber Formula Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. from August 20 to September 7, 2026. The 4,290 yen figure includes a display case and etched nameplate. Lottery winners can apply for the MegaHobby EXPO 2026 Zenis Asurada ride experience.
Aug 5
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the 35th anniversary festival "Glory Winners" for the Future GPX Cyber Formula series, scheduled for January 9, 2027, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama. The event will feature daytime and evening sessions with cast members Junichi Kanemaru, Kotono Mitsuishi, Sho Hayami, and Toshihiko Seki, plus session-specific guests. Theme song artists Hironobu Kageyama, Aki Misato, and Dynamite Shige will perform live. Tickets cost 9,800 yen for all reserved seats, with the fastest advance reservation period running from August 5 at 5:00 PM to August 23 at 11:59 PM. MegaHouse will release two new products: the Cyber Formula Collection -Heritage Edition- DX, reproducing the rollout set of the new machine Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G, and the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. in cyber colors. The new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN, is directed by Mutsumi Fukuda and features machine design by Shoji Kawamori. A life-size Zenis Asurada model will be displayed at MegaHobby EXPO2026 on September 26, 2026, with a riding experience featuring Asurada's voice actor Kenichi Ono.
Jul 1
To mark the 35th anniversary of Future GPX Cyber Formula, MegaHouse and threezero are releasing a Variable Action Hi-SPEC UNITED figure of the Asurada G.S.X RS SIREN. The black matte finished model is inspired by the shakedown of the Asurada G.S.X. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, at select retailers. A Premium Bandai edition includes an exclusive Credential Pass bonus. The figure is priced at 55,550 yen and ships in February 2027.