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Good Smile Company

Good Smile Company is releasing Patlabor the Case Files, which launched September 17, 2026 for PS5 and PC, and is distributing the Ignisphere-brand action RPG Dawngazer through its partnership with Monochrome. Its figure and model lines continue with preorders and re-releases scheduled through 2028, including THE Gattai J-Decker and a Hatsune Miku Symphony scale figure.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

Good Smile Company's most recent moves span games and figures at once. On October 3 it was named as distributor and promoter for Monochrome's Ignisphere brand and its first game, the action RPG Dawngazer, directed by Takashi Noma with music by Yoshimi Kudo and scheduled for 2028 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A week earlier it opened a second preorder round for THE Gattai J-Decker, a 32,000 yen completed toy due in August 2027, after a first round. Patlabor the Case Files, its 3D action game developed by Chime, launched September 17, 2026 for PS5 and PC after a September 14 early access window tied to a 5,500 yen Digital Deluxe Edition, with an October update planned for Assist Mode shooting accuracy.

The games business also includes visual novels. Grisaia no Shinkajitsu -Shuketsu no Hyakka- was announced September 1 for a 2027 release, produced by Frontwing with Good Smile handling production and distribution, and linked to the smartphone app Grisaia: Shuketsu no Hyakka. COCORO, from Good Smile and Front Wing, released on PC August 27 at 3,800 yen, and its Steam version followed on August 28 at US$24.99 with multilingual text. Nekopara Sekai Connect's Steam version is set for September 28, following its April 14, 2026 mobile launch.

On the figure side, preorders and release dates extend well past the current quarter. Blue Archive's Mika (Swimsuit) is a 1/7 scale figure at 21,800 yen for November 30, 2027, and the Hatsune Miku Symphony 10th Anniversary Ver. is priced at 55,000 yen for January 2028. Reimu and Marisa Nendoroids return in February 2027, Lucy returns in POP UP PARADE L in February 2027, and Seven Changer re-releases in THE合体 in January 2027. Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka, held August 22 and 23, showed the Mio Okami figma, the Racing Miku 2026 Ver. figma, and a painted prototype of Sakura Kinomoto My First Sparkle.

Key facts

Ignisphere distribution
Monochrome handles planning and development for the Ignisphere brand and its first game Dawngazer, while Good Smile Company handles distribution and promotion. ↗
Dawngazer release
Dawngazer is scheduled for release in 2028 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) support. ↗
THE Gattai J-Decker price and date
THE Gattai J-Decker is scheduled for August 2027 at 32,000 yen. ↗
Patlabor the Case Files launch
Patlabor the Case Files released on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, developed by Chime. ↗
Patlabor early access
PlayStation 5 early access began September 14, 2026, with the Digital Deluxe Edition priced at 5,500 yen including tax. ↗
Grisaia no Shinkajitsu
Good Smile Company and Frontwing Lab announced Grisaia no Shinkajitsu -Shuketsu no Hyakka- for a 2027 release, with production by Frontwing and production and distribution by Good Smile Company. ↗
COCORO release
COCORO released on PC on August 27 and on Steam on August 28, with the Steam version at US$24.99 and a 20 percent discount for 12 days after launch. ↗
Nekopara Sekai Connect Steam date
The Steam version of Nekopara Sekai Connect launches on September 28, after the game became available on iOS and Android on April 14, 2026. ↗
Mika (Swimsuit) figure
G.S.Collection Mika (Swimsuit) is a 1/7 scale figure priced at 21,800 yen including tax, with a release date of November 30, 2027. ↗
Hatsune Miku Symphony figure
G.S.Collection [SC] Hatsune Miku Symphony 10th Anniversary Ver. is priced at 55,000 yen and ships in January 2028. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
second preorder round for its THE Gattai J-Decker completed toy · 2026-10-01
Announced
re-release of Nendoroid Reimu Hakurei 2.0 and Nendoroid Marisa Kirisame 2.0 (February 2027) · 2026-09-10
Announced
1/7 scale figure of Shinobu Oshino · 2026-08-21
Announced
Blind Box Series Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2 · 2026-08-08
Announced
release of POP UP PARADE SP Assassin/"Old Man of the Mountain" figure from Fate/Grand Order in February 2027 · 2026-08-02
Announced
1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure based on Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance · 2026-07-15
Announced
new figures at Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo · 2026-06-06
Announced
figma of Kana (pre-orders opened on August 27) · 2026-08-28
Announced
accepting reservations for the MODEROID Mini Gattai Henshin Getter 1 · 2026-08-27
Announced
re-releasing three MODEROID King's Style plastic model kits · 2026-06-23
Noted
The 1/7 scale figure from Good Smile Company's top-tier [SC] line translates illustrator Rella's concert key visual into a collectible with an approximately 370mm height and extensive gold plating. · 2026-08-31

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Claim activity

When a claim about Good Smile Company was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed Good Smile Company produces Ignisphere 1d ago · source
  • Confirmed Blind Box Series Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2 Sep 14 · source
  • Confirmed new figures at Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo Sep 10 · source
  • Confirmed Good Smile Company produces Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Concert Sep 3 · source
  • Confirmed Good Smile Company produces COCORO Jun 20 · source
  • Confirmed good smile company produces evangelion 3 0 1 0 thrice upon a time May 28 · source

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1d ago

Monochrome and Good Smile Reveal Ignisphere Project and Dawngazer RPG

Monochrome Corp. and Good Smile Company announced Ignisphere, a mixed media franchise, on Friday. Its first title is Dawngazer, an action RPG directed by Takafumi Noma, the director and character designer of Unicorn Overlord, at Ignisphere Studio. Good Smile Company is publishing. It launches for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2028, with Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese support.

2d ago

Unicorn Overlord Director Takashi Noma Announces Dawngazer With New Studio

Monochrome and Good Smile Company announced a new IP brand, Ignisphere, on September 25, along with its first game: the action RPG Dawngazer. Development is led by Takashi Noma, who directed and handled character design on Unicorn Overlord at Vanillaware. Noma left Vanillaware in March 2025, and game development now runs through Monochrome's studio, Ignisphia Studio. Monochrome handles planning and development, while Good Smile Company handles distribution and promotion. Music is by Yoshimi Kudo, credited on Unicorn Overlord and ELDEN RING. The teaser PV shows a medieval fantasy townscape, a white-haired figure carrying a sword, characters joining a procession, and a scene of kneeling before a grave. Dawngazer is scheduled for release in 2028 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) support. The Ignisphere brand is planned for figures and multiple light novel projects, including a novelization under KADOKAWA's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko.

4d ago

Good Smile Opens Second Preorder Round For THE Gattai J-Decker

Good Smile Company has opened a second preorder round for its THE Gattai J-Decker completed toy, based on the TV anime Brave Police J-Decker. The patrol car transforms into Deckard at roughly 120mm tall, then combines with J-Roader into J-Decker at roughly 255mm. Both forms transform and combine without parts swapping. Release is scheduled for August 2027 at 32,000 yen.

Sep 28

Good Smile Company Opens Pre-Orders for Blue Archive's Mika in a 1/7 Swimsuit Figure

Good Smile Company's G.S.Collection Mika (Swimsuit) figure is up for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp at 21,800 yen including tax, with a release date of November 30, 2027. The 1/7 scale painted product stands about 260mm and includes a dedicated base. Mika, one of Trinity General School's Tea Party, is shown in a white swimsuit with spread wings and long hair. Sculpting is credited to Pot (Digital Pot), coloring to Sota Tamebuchi, direction to Nendoron, and design and illustration to kokosando.

Sep 18

Contest Grand Prize Winner Shirohebi KAITO Gets Scale Figure

The grand prize work from the 5th Hatsune Miku x Good Smile Illustration Contest is becoming a figure. Good Smile Company will release G.S.Collection KAITO China Style Ver. in September 2027. The 1/7-scale piece is based on Gyunyu ni Kiui Touka's winning China Style KAITO illustration, titled Shirohebi, priced at 22,000 yen.

Sep 17

Patlabor the Case Files Launches for PS5 and PC with Launch Discount

Good Smile Company released the 3D action game Patlabor the Case Files on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version carries a 10 percent launch discount for 14 days. Development was handled by Chime, the studio behind Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. Players work through missions as members of the Special Vehicles Division 2 and from the opposing side, piloting more than 20 Labors that include the AV-98 Ingram, the TYPE-J9 Griffon, the AV-X0 Zero, and the HAL-X10. A simulator mode offers shooting training and Labor-versus-Labor battles. Yutaka Izubuchi is credited as mechanical supervisor, Kazunori Ito as script supervisor, and Akemi Takada as character animation supervisor, with Kenji Kawai on the main theme. Story sections are fully voiced, and the game supports Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Ingram Plus from Patlabor EZY is planned as DLC.

Sep 14

Patlabor The Case Files Opens PS5 Early Access Before September 17 Launch

Good Smile Company began early access for the PlayStation 5 download version of Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files on September 14, 2026. The 72-hour head start is tied to the Digital Deluxe Edition, which also includes the original soundtrack and is priced at 5,500 yen including tax; PlayStation Plus subscribers can buy it at a 10 percent discount, or 4,950 yen. The full release follows on September 17, 2026. The game is a 3D action title for PS5 and PC in which missions are playable from the perspective of Special Vehicles Section 2 or the opposing side, and more than 20 Labors appear. It is produced under the supervision of Yutaka Izubuchi for mechanical supervision, Kazunori Ito for script supervision, and Akemi Takada for character animation supervision.

Sep 10

Good Smile Company Will Re-Release The Reimu And Marisa Nendoroids In February 2027

Good Smile Company has scheduled re-releases of Nendoroid Reimu Hakurei 2.0 and Nendoroid Marisa Kirisame 2.0 for February 2027, each priced at 6,800 yen including tax. Both are non-scale painted plastic figures about 100mm tall, sculpted by JUN (E.V.) with Nendoron handling production. Reimu ships with three face plates plus purification rod and ofuda parts; Marisa includes broom, grimoire, mini hakkero, and Master Spark effect parts.

Sep 1

Grisaia no Shinkajitsu -Shuketsu no Hyakka- Announced for 2027 Release

Good Smile Company and Frontwing Lab announced on September 1, 2026, that the new adventure game "Grisaia no Shinkajitsu -Shuketsu no Hyakka-" will launch within 2027. The title commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Grisaia series and is a completely new entry in the franchise, which began with the first game "Grisaia no Kajitsu" in 2011. The game's story links to the previously announced smartphone app "Grisaia: Shuketsu no Hyakka," which was revealed during the "Grisaia 15th Anniversary Special Program!" on February 25, 2026. In the new ADV, protagonist Yuuji Kazami and the familiar heroines are joined by six girls who claim to be "Yuuji Kazami's daughters." These girls travel from 20 years in the future to the present, appearing before Amane and the others, who are called "mother" despite having no memory of them. The story also involves a terrorist group calling itself the new "Gaia Cult" declaring war on government organizations including CIRS and SORD. The organization's boss, who calls himself "Heath Oslo," bears a vague silhouette resembling Yuuji Kazami. Scenario work is handled by Frontwing's Nagata Ruisu (Story Berry), with character design and original art by Watanabe Akio. Production is by Frontwing, with Good Smile Company handling production and distribution. Platforms and price have not been announced.

Aug 31

Hatsune Miku Symphony Main Visual Becomes 1/7 Scale Figure

G.S.Collection's [SC] line is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the 'Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Yokohama・Kobe Performances' full orchestra concert. The figure, called 'G.S.Collection [SC] Hatsune Miku Symphony 10th Anniversary Ver.', is priced at 55,000 yen and ships in January 2028.

Aug 29

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Lucy Returns in POP UP PARADE L Reprint

Good Smile Company announced a reprint of the Lucy figure from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in its POP UP PARADE L size series. The painted non-scale finished figure stands approximately 225mm tall and is scheduled for release in February 2027 at 9,800 yen including tax.

Aug 29

Nendoroid Polyester and Polyurethane Join New Panty and Stocking Figure Line

Good Smile Company is adding Polyester and Polyurethane, the angel brothers sent to Daten City in New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, to its Nendoroid lineup. Each figure stands about 100mm tall, costs 6,900 yen including tax, and is scheduled for release in January 2027. Both come with three face parts and an official shop bonus angel wing part.

Aug 28

Frontwing, Good Smile Release Cocoro Visual Novel on Steam

Frontwing and Good Smile Company released the Cocoro visual novel on Steam on Thursday. The game supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese text, retails for US$24.99, and is available for a 20% discount for 12 days after launch. A demo is also available. In Japan, the game is available on DMM Games and DLsite.

Aug 28

Bunny Garden 2's Kana Gets figma With Cloth Skirt and Replacement Pants

Max Factory is producing a figma of Kana, the signboard girl from the game Bunny Garden 2, and pre-orders opened on August 27. The figure, scheduled for release in August 2027, is priced at 12,000 yen including tax. It is the first figma in the Bunny Garden 2 series and stands about 140mm tall. The figure pays homage to the game's PTA (Pants, Thanks, A Lot) system by including a cloth skirt and replacement pants, a feature the manufacturer calls the PKO (Pants, Replacement, Viewable or Admire) system. Four expression parts are included: Smile, Grin, Closed-eye Smile, and Blushing Face. Optional parts include a bottle, glass hand, microphone, bare feet, and replacement pants. A purchase bonus of red pants is available at the Good Smile Company official shop, where the pre-order period runs until October 7. The figure is also sold through AmiAmi, Animate, Rakuten, and Amazon. The prototype is by Uniko Enomoto, with production cooperation from Masaki Aoi and Max Factory. The copyright line lists (C)2026 qureate.

Aug 27

Nekopara Sekai Connect Steam Version Sets September 28 Release

Good Smile Company announced on August 24 that the Steam version of Nekopara Sekai Connect, the latest entry in the Nekopara series, will launch on September 28. The game, developed jointly with NEKO WORKs, is a free-to-play communication RPG featuring cat girls. It has been available on iOS and Android since April 14, 2026. The Steam version supports data linkage with the smartphone version, allowing players to continue their progress on PC with existing accounts. The series has sold over 7 million copies worldwide, with original creator Sayori handling planning, story, and illustrations. The game includes fully voiced main and character stories, semi-auto battles, and a rhythm game with original music. Alongside the Steam announcement, an update added the new cat character Mayumi, voiced by Asami Seto, to the smartphone version. The update also brought the main story chapter Sakuragaoka Cat Academy Chapter 6, concluding the story at that academy. Merchandise from Comic Market 108 and Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka will be available on the official online shop around late September 2026.

Aug 27

Robot Girl Novel Game COCORO Launches on PC

Good Smile Company and Front Wing released the PC novel game COCORO on August 27. The game is available as a download only, priced at 3,800 yen, with a 20 percent off launch sale on Steam through September 8. A demo version is also on Steam. COCORO is set in Tsukumishi, a former utopia destroyed by a global AI rampage. The story follows Hinata Mimine, a boy who lost his hometown, and Cocoro, a humanoid girl who wishes to become human and dreams of marriage. Hinata returns to the ruined city during summer vacation and reunites with Cocoro at a botanical garden, where she tends flowers and awaits a fiance she does not realize is him. The game features full voice acting except for the protagonist. Hina Yumiya voices Cocoro, with a cast including Hikaru Tohno, Yasuaki Takumi, Riona Imaizumi, Maaya Uchida, and Shuta Morishima. Planning and scenario are by Asta Konno of ATRI -My Dear Moments-, character design by Akio Watanabe of the Grisaia series, and music by Fuminori Matsumoto. The game supports Japanese, English, and Chinese.

Aug 27

MODEROID Getter Robo Kit Nears Reservation Deadline

Good Smile Company is accepting reservations for the MODEROID Mini Gattai Henshin Getter 1, an assembly model kit from Getter Robo that lets the three Getter Machines, Eagle Go, Jaguar Go, and Bear Go, fully combine into Getter 1. The kit uses molded colors, pre-painted parts, and stickers to reproduce a color scheme close to the anime image. It features a simple transformation mechanism with no leftover parts or part swapping, and includes two Getter Tomahawk weapon parts. Priced at 3,900 yen including tax, the kit is a second re-release of a product that first came out in February 2025. Reservations close on August 26, and shipping is scheduled for December 2026. This is one of several MODEROID releases announced around the same time, including re-releases and new kits for Panzer World Galient, Iron Linebarrel, and Dancouga: Super Beast Machine God.

Aug 22

Good Smile Fest Osaka Shows CHILLfigg Railgun T, New Relax Line

At Good Smile Fest Osaka, VISION displayed upcoming CHILLfigg trading figures, including A Certain Scientific Railgun T and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, plus the new seated-style CHILLfigg Relax line with I Want to Love You Until You Die. The event runs August 22-23, 2026 at Umeda Crystal Hall.

Aug 22

Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka Shows Mio Okami figma and New Racing Miku

Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka displayed a painted sample of the Hololive Production Mio Okami figma, the Hatsune Miku M@GICAL CURE! LOVE SHOT! Ver. Nendoroid, and the Hatsune Miku 2026 Aquarium lottery. The venue also announced productization of the Racing Miku 2026 Ver. figma.

Aug 22

Sakura Kinomoto My First Sparkle Painted Prototype Debuts at Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka

Good Smile Company's 25th founding anniversary collaboration with CLAMP's 35th art anniversary brings a newly drawn Cardcaptor Sakura illustration to life as a scale figure. The painted prototype, titled Sakura Kinomoto My First Sparkle, is on display at Good Smile Fest 2026 Osaka, held August 22 and 23, 2026. The figure depicts Sakura seated on Cerberus in his true form.

Aug 21

Overlord Momonga Joins POP UP PARADE SP Figure Line

Good Smile Company is adding Momonga from Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Movie to its POP UP PARADE SP figure line. The painted plastic finished figure stands about 270mm tall, includes a rocky terrain base, and uses metallic paint and weathering on the armor and great swords. It releases in April 2027 for 15,800 yen.

Aug 21

Shinobu Oshino Figure From Shinobu Story Joins G.S.Collection

Good Smile Company's G.S.Collection brand announced a 1/7 scale figure of Shinobu Oshino from Nisio Isin's Monogatari Series, based on VOFAN's cover illustration for Shinobu Story. The figure is scheduled for release in October 2027 at 26,000 yen.

Aug 20

Hetalia World★Stars England Joins Nendoroid Doll Line

Dengeki Hobby Web reports that England from the anime Hetalia World★Stars is joining Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Doll figure line. The articulated figure, priced at 9,800 yen, releases in March 2027 from Orange Rouge. A separate outfit set, priced at 5,500 yen, launches the same month.

Aug 20

Good Smile Re-Releases Da Garn Seven Changer in THE合体 Line

Good Smile Company is re-releasing Seven Changer from The Brave of Legend: Da Garn in its THE合体 finished toy line. The figure fully transforms into all seven forms, including robot, Jet, Submarine, Trailer, Tank, Jaguar, and Griffon. It releases in January 2027 for 29,000 yen.

Aug 20

Good Smile Company Adds Saya, Dorothy Haze, Daiwa Scarlet to POP UP PARADE L Size

Good Smile Company has announced three new figures in its POP UP PARADE L size series, a line known for scale-figure-level detail and satisfaction. The first is Saya from the visual novel 'Saya no Uta', a long-awaited re-release based on the game's package illustration. She is sculpted in a seated pose with a voluminous design, featuring a fleeting expression and clear parts for her wings. Saya is priced at 8,800 yen and is scheduled for release in January 2027. Also announced is Dorothy Haze from 'VA-11 HALL-A', a girl-type android and regular at the game's bar. Her figure stands approximately 220mm tall and exposes mechanical structures at the joints, a charm noted by the sources. Both a normal color and an Another Skin Ver. with white skin will be released in March 2027, each priced at 8,800 yen. Reservations for the Dorothy Haze figures are open until September 23. The third figure is Daiwa Scarlet from 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby', depicted in her race outfit at approximately 225mm tall. She is scheduled for February 2027 release and is priced at 9,800 yen.

Aug 18

Helltaker's Lucifer Gets a figma From Good Smile Company

Good Smile Company announced a figma of Lucifer from the puzzle game Helltaker, scheduled for release in April 2027. The figure stands about 150mm tall and includes four expression parts, wine glass options, a knife, a fork, and exchangeable arm parts, with a price of 9,800 yen.

Aug 14

COCORO Novel Game Final Trailer Previews Story and Heroine Cocoro

Good Smile Company and Front Wing released the final trailer for the novel game COCORO on August 14, 2026, ahead of its August 27 release. The video shows key scenes and character feelings. The game is set in Tsukumo City after an AI rampage. Hina Youmiya voices heroine Cocoro.

Aug 10

Patlabor the Case Files Gets September 17 Release Date

Good Smile Company announced on August 10 that the 3D action game Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files will launch on September 17 for PS5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game lets players relive iconic scenes from the Patlabor franchise from two perspectives: main missions played as the Special Vehicles Division 2, and another side missions played as the opposing side. More than 20 Labors appear, including the Ingram, Griffon, and Type Zero. A simulator mode offers shooting training and one-on-one Labor battles. The original Headgear team supervises the project, with Yutaka Izubuchi handling mechanical supervision, Kazunori Ito handling script supervision, and Akemi Takada handling character design supervision. Developer Chime Co., Ltd. previously worked on Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. The PS5 download version costs 4,400 yen, with a 10 percent discount for PS Plus members until release. The game supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. A second web commercial narrated by Mina Tominaga, who voices Noa Izumi, is now live, following the first CM narrated by Toshio Furukawa.

Aug 10

Gipsy Danger From Pacific Rim Joins MODEROID Plastic Model Line

Good Smile Company announced a MODEROID plastic model of Gipsy Danger from the film Pacific Rim. The non-scale kit stands about 210mm tall, features articulated joints, and reproduces the exterior based on the film's 3DCG. It includes pre-painted and unpainted clear parts, plus interchangeable parts for plasma cannons and chain swords. It is scheduled for release in May 2027 at 8,500 yen.

Aug 8

Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2 Announced

Good Smile Company announced the Blind Box Series Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2, featuring eight figures of odd-year Snow Miku designs by illustrator Eku Uekura. Each figure stands about 75mm tall with a dedicated base. The set releases in February 2027, priced at 2,200 yen each.

Aug 8

UFO Warrior Dai Apolon Joins MODEROID Model Kit Line

Good Smile Company announced a MODEROID plastic model kit of UFO Warrior Dai Apolon from the 1976 TV anime. The kit includes three Apollo robots that combine into Dai Apolon, recreating the series' combination gimmick. It is set for release in February 2027.

Aug 6

MODEROID Gurren Lagann Returns in Deformed Style for December 2026

Good Smile Company announced a second re-release of the MODEROID Gurren Lagann plastic model kit from the TV anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The non-scale assembly kit stands approximately 140mm tall and uses five colored runners: red, yellow, gray, beige, and clear black, allowing builders to recreate the in-show appearance through assembly alone. Included accessories are the Guren Boomerang, a drill, and interchangeable hand parts, with joints that offer a wide range of motion for recreating scenes from the series. By swapping the head parts, the kit can also reproduce the Lagann form. The product is priced at 4,500 yen including tax, with reservations open from August 6, 2026, to September 16, 2026, and shipping scheduled for December 2026. Orders placed during the reservation period at the official Good Smile Company shop are guaranteed delivery, with a purchase limit of three units per person. The kit can be displayed alongside the separately sold Nendoroid Simon figure, and the Gurren Lagann Head Display Base and expression parts from that figure are exchangeable with this model.

Aug 5

MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05 Model Kit Announced for April 2027

Good Smile Company has opened reservations for the MODEROID Evangelion Provisional Unit-05, a plastic model kit of the four-legged Evangelion piloted by Mari Makinami Illustrious in Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. The kit is based on the unit's appearance at the start of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, where its non-humanoid form, running on four wheeled legs with pantographs on its shoulders, left a strong impression on viewers. The model stands approximately 160mm tall and measures about 270mm in total length, making it one of the largest in the MODEROID series. It uses molded colors, pre-painted parts, stickers, and decals to achieve color separation close to the film's look with assembly alone. The kit includes decals for markings, and several parts are swappable: the head can be posed open-mouthed, the right arm can carry the simplified Longinus spear (pseudo-restored type) or go without it, the shoulder pantographs are removable, and the large and small drills under the waist are reproduced with replacement parts. The leg tip connectors come in movable and fixed variants. The prototype is by Kenji Miyashita. The price is 11,000 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. Reservations at the Good Smile Company official shop run from July 31 to September 9, and partner shops will also handle orders.

Aug 4

Valkyrie Tune Switch Release Announced, 36-Track Soundtrack Hits Steam

Good Smile Company announced on August 4, 2026 that the sci-fi novel game Valkyrie Tune: The Girl with Mechanical Eyes will receive a Nintendo Switch version, with the release timing still undecided. The game, produced by Akihiro Ishihara, former general director of the THE iDOLM@STER series, and developed by Front Wing, is currently available on Steam. The announcement accompanied the release of the game's original soundtrack on Steam, which began distribution on August 3. The soundtrack contains 36 tracks, including in-game BGM, the theme song "song of birth" performed by Asami Imai, the insert song "Mirai e no Zangai" performed by Karin Isobe, and character songs for Lisa, Iris, and Erika. It is priced at 2,050 yen and can be purchased by those who do not own the main game. The approximately 10-hour story is set in the dome city Initium, where only women exist. The protagonist Rei, who has lost his memory, lives with six girls called TUNED who wield armed instruments known as Harmonic Weapons, while approaching the truth of the world. The game features full voice acting from a cast including Karin Isobe, Hitomi Owada, Shiori Izawa, Misato Matsuoka, Sumire Uesaka, Hikaru Tohno, and Rina Sato.

Aug 2

Fate/Grand Order Old Man of the Mountain Figure Reaches 330mm in February 2027

Good Smile Company announced on July 31, 2026 that it will release the POP UP PARADE SP Assassin/"Old Man of the Mountain" figure from the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order in February 2027, and reservations are now open. The figure is priced at 24,000 yen including tax. It is part of the POP UP PARADE SP series, which the company describes as a line with luxurious specifications that focus on sculpting and coloring. The figure stands approximately 330mm in total height, a large volume for the series. Good Smile Company said the piece is finished to allow enjoyment of an overwhelming presence through its detailed sculpting and coloring expressions. The announcement was made through the company's official social media account, which included a link to reserve the product. The figure is a three-dimensionalization of the Assassin-class Servant Old Man of the Mountain from Fate/Grand Order.

Jul 23

Hatsune Miku Joins Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA Plastic Model Line

Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a Hatsune Miku plastic model kit in its PLAMATEA series. The non-scale model stands approximately 150mm tall and features articulated joints for posing. It includes a pre-painted "smile" face, plus three additional expression faces (smile, open mouth, and chibi face) that require decal application. Accessories include an action tie, a microphone, and multiple interchangeable wrist parts. Color separation is achieved through molded colors, pre-colored parts, and some stickers. Markings can be applied using either stickers or decals. The kit also comes with a base that has an articulated support rod. The prototype was created by Takenouchi Kenkyusei, with production cooperation from TEAM NAVEL (Unitec). The price is 6,300 yen (tax included). Pre-orders are open until September 2, 2026, and the kit is scheduled for release in January 2027.

Jul 15

Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Figure Joins Good Smile Company Signature Class Line

Good Smile Company's top scale figure line Signature Class has a new entry: a 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance. The figure, illustrated by Rella, features aurora coating on the hair and a combination of pearl paint and clear parts. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books for 32,799 yen.

Jul 8

Good Smile Company Announces Hatsune Miku: Starry Party for 2027

Good Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku: Starry Party on July 5, a party action game for up to six players featuring Nendoroid-style virtual singers. It is planned for release in 2027 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer shows Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO on a floating island.

Jul 7

Good Smile Company Adds Six Rebuild of Evangelion Figures to Brickroid Line

Good Smile Company announced six new Brickroid figures from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion Unit-01 Awakened Ver., Unit-00, Unit-02 Beast Mode Second Stage, Mark.06, the Fourth Angel, and the Tenth Angel. A Building A + Base Set also joins the lineup. The Evangelion figures release in December 2026, and the building set in November 2026.

Jul 3

Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance Visual Gets Signature Class Figure

Good Smile Company announced a 1/7 scale figure of Hatsune Miku based on the main visual for the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance. The figure is part of the company's top-tier Signature Class line, sculpted by Soga with coloring by Graham Mask, and is scheduled for release in September 2027 at 32,800 yen.

Jul 2

Patlabor the Case Files Game Trailer Shows Three Modes, Summer Launch

Good Smile Company released the third trailer for Patlabor the Case Files, a 3D action game from developer Chime Corporation. The trailer highlights three primary modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The game launches this summer for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with support for Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.

Jul 2

Good Smile Company Announces Three The First Descendant Figures

Good Smile Company and Max Factory announced three new figures from the game The First Descendant on July 2, 2026. Pre-orders opened the same day. The lineup includes a figma of the swimmer Valby, a Nendoroid of the light-speed runner Bunny, and a 1/7 scale figure of Ultimate Bunny. The Valby figma stands 156mm tall and includes a removable helmet, water effects for swimming poses, and weapons Thunder Cage and Peace Maker. It costs 14,900 yen and ships in May 2027. The Nendoroid Bunny is 100mm tall, comes with a smiling face, closed-eye smiling face, thunder gauge, and a helmet-off head part. It costs 8,800 yen and ships in January 2027. The Ultimate Bunny 1/7 scale figure is 260mm tall, features a metallic full-face mask and detailed armor painting, costs 35,000 yen, and ships in July 2027. All three are available for pre-order through Good Smile Company's official shop, AmiAmi, Animate, Rakuten, and Amazon.

Jul 2

Murder Drones' N Gets a Nendoroid From Good Smile Company

Good Smile Company announced a Nendoroid of N, the Serial Designation from the web anime Murder Drones. The figure includes three expression parts, wings, and claws, and is set for release in January 2027. A weapon arm is available as a shop bonus.

Jul 1

Patlabor the Case Files Special Edition Opens Second Wave of Orders

Good Smile Company has started accepting a second wave of orders for the special edition of the upcoming 3D action game "Patlabor the Case Files," scheduled for release in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The special edition, priced at 11,220 yen, includes a limited plastic model kit of the Griffon in an exclusive color, the "MODEROID Griffon the Case Files Color Ver." As a first-print bonus, buyers also receive an original soundtrack CD with 30 tracks, including the opening theme "the Case Files" composed by Kenji Kawai. The special edition is available exclusively through the Good Smile Company official shop and is made to order, with limited quantities. Alongside the order announcement, the company released a third promotional video that introduces three game modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The video also shows fully voiced story segments featuring characters from the Special Vehicles Division 2nd Platoon for the first time. The game will be exhibited at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, where the third PV will be screened.

Jun 29

Hakos Baelz Nendoroid Opens for Preorder, Limited to Select Retailers

Good Smile Company has opened preorders for a Nendoroid of Hololive English -Promise- member Hakos Baelz. The figure is priced at 8,900 yen and is scheduled for release in January 2027. It is a limited distribution item available through AmiAmi and other select retailers.

Jun 27

PLAMATEA Adds Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami Models

Good Smile Company and Max Factory are adding Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" films to their PLAMATEA line of movable plastic model kits. Both figures stand approximately 170mm tall and are scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,700 yen each. The Rei Ayanami kit includes three expression parts-serious, smiling, and glaring-with decals for eye direction, plus a glasses case accessory. The Asuka Langley Shikinami kit includes smiling, embarrassed, and "Are you stupid?" faces, along with a puppet accessory. Both models feature movable joints, pre-painted parts, and color-separated molding. They come with a base that has a movable support arm and can hold weapons from the separately sold MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 kit. Prototype production is by SELECT D.