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Hasegawa
Hasegawa is an active model kit manufacturer with a steady release schedule across its Macross, Virtual-On, and car model lines, including a new no-glue, no-paint car series, while also supporting older properties through reprints and re-releases.
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Aug 22
Hasegawa's recent output is dominated by its Macross line, which spans re-releases and new kits. The company is re-releasing 1/72 F-14 and MiG-29 kits from Macross Zero, and has shown a completed VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit from Macross F with new plastic parts and a revised price. A Misa Hayase figure kit paired with the Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie combines a 3D printed figure with a glue-free plastic model, showing a willingness to experiment with formats.
Beyond Macross, Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order kit for the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On, and announced a September 2026 lineup that includes a You're Under Arrest! bike kit, a Patlabor resin figure, and the Temjin reissue. The company also launched a new 1/32 scale car model series called e moke, which uses snap-fit assembly and color-coded parts to eliminate the need for glue or paint, targeting first-time builders with a Toyota Celica LB 1600GT as its first release.
Coverage of Hasegawa is consistently tied to concrete release dates, prices, and kit details, with no reporting on studio operations, staffing, or financials. The stories show a company that continues to support both newer and older properties, mixing new tooling with reprints and re-releases. The most recent story, the Macross Zero re-release, is scheduled for October 21, 2026, while the e moke and VF-25F kits release in August 2026.
Key facts
- Macross Zero re-release
- Hasegawa is re-releasing 1/72 scale F-14 and MiG-29 kits from Macross Zero, scheduled for October 21, 2026. ↗
- VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit
- The 1/72 scale VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit from Macross F is priced at 5,720 yen and releases August 5, 2026. ↗
- e moke car model series
- Hasegawa's new 1/32 scale e moke car model series requires no glue or paint, with the first kit being a Toyota Celica LB 1600GT priced at 2,420 yen, releasing August 1, 2026. ↗
- Virtual-On 30th anniversary reprint
- Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, priced at 5,280 yen, shipping October 1, 2026. ↗
- Misa Hayase figure kit set
- A set combining a 3D printed Misa Hayase figure at 1/24 scale with the Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie is priced at 3,960 yen and releases July 1, 2026. ↗
- September 2026 lineup
- Hasegawa's September 2026 lineup includes a 'You're Under Arrest!' Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version and a 'Patlabor' Noa Izumi resin figure. ↗
Timeline
- Aug 17, 2026 Hasegawa Re-Releases Macross Zero F-14 and MiG-29 Kits
- Aug 8, 2026 Hasegawa Shows Completed VF-25F Tornado Messiah Kit From Macross F
- Jul 13, 2026 Hasegawa Launches No-Glue, No-Paint Car Model Series e moke with Celica Kit
- Jul 9, 2026 Live-Action Love is Better the Second Time Around Gets Second Season
- Jul 6, 2026 Hasegawa Reprints White Knight Order Temjin Kit for Virtual-On 30th Anniversary
- Jul 6, 2026 Full Clearing Another World Anime Casts Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa, October Debut
- Jul 1, 2026 Soara and the House of Monsters TV Anime Announced for 2027
- Jun 28, 2026 Nijisanji's Mito Tsukino Joins Hakushi Hasegawa Album as Guest Vocal
- Jun 22, 2026 Hasegawa Reveals September 2026 Releases Including You're Under Arrest! Bike Kit
- Jun 14, 2026 Ikumi Hasegawa Joins Kill Blue Anime Cast as Mai Otohime
- Jun 3, 2026 Hasegawa Sells Misa Hayase Figure Kit Paired With Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie
- May 16, 2026 Sgt. Frog Film Casts Theme Song Singers Ano and Soshina
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4d ago
Kogado Studio announced on August 27, 2026, its new visual novel "Sugar Lies," a short-form ADV themed around lies that depicts a summer boy-meets-girl story. The Steam version is scheduled for release at the end of 2026, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving in spring 2027. Download versions for both platforms are priced at 2,860 yen (tax included), while the Switch physical version costs 4,000 yen. The game is produced by the team "S:OWLS," which previously made "To the Fading Mirror Flower." The protagonist, Akito Nagatsuki, is a university freshman who despises lies and has a peculiar constitution that makes him ill, sometimes vomiting, when he senses others' acting or lies. The heroine, Yui Sakuramiya, is a former child prodigy actress who always plays the image others desire; she is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa. Also appearing is Akari Yukihira, a laid-back childhood friend and stage actress since childhood, voiced by Hikaru Iida. A playable prologue demo will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21 at the Konami Digital Entertainment booth, and a special stream featuring the producer and Hikaru Iida will air on September 18.
Aug 17
Hasegawa is re-releasing its 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the F-14 and MiG-29 fighter aircraft from the OVA Macross Zero, with new prices. Both kits are scheduled for release on October 21, 2026, and include markings for the U.N. Spacy and Anti-U.N. Alliance aircraft.
Aug 8
Hasegawa released completed sample photos of its 1/72 scale VF-25F Tornado Messiah (Atmospheric Specification) kit from Macross F: The False Songstress. The kit includes newly molded Tornado Pack parts, a seated pilot figure, and decals for Alto Saotome's unit 007. It is priced at 5,720 yen and scheduled for release on August 5, 2026.
Jul 13
Hasegawa announced a new 1/32 scale car model series called e moke that requires no glue or paint. The kits use snap-fit assembly and color-coded parts with stickers, making them ideal for beginners. The first release is a Toyota Celica LB 1600GT, available in four colors: Civilian Purple, Casual Turquoise, Social Silver, and White Spirit. Each kit is priced at 2,420 yen and releases on August 1, 2026.
Jul 9
The live-action series of Keiko Kinoshita's BL manga 'Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō' (Love is Better the Second Time Around) will return for a second season on September 1. Makoto Hasegawa and Robin Furuya reprise their roles. The new season is an original story set two years after the first season, with the couple living together. Returning and new directors, a composer, and an LGBTQ advisor are attached.
Jul 6
Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.
Jul 6
The television anime adaptation of Isle Osaki's light novel series Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers has revealed its lead cast and staff, along with an October premiere. Sōhei Horikane voices protagonist Makoto Takatsuki, and Ikumi Hasegawa voices the goddess Noah. Riki Fukushima directs at studio HORNETS. The novel series will conclude with its 14th volume.
Jul 1
Kadokawa announced on Wednesday a television anime adaptation of Hidenori Yamaji's manga *Soara and the House of Monsters*, with a 2027 premiere window. The announcement came alongside an ultra teaser promotional video, an ultra teaser visual, and the reveal of the main cast and staff. Ikumi Hasegawa voices Soara, a girl raised to fight monsters who finds herself out of work when peace is declared. Ayumu Murase voices Kirik, a dwarf architect who builds homes for monsters. Takaharu Ozaki, known for *BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-* and *Goblin Slayer*, directs the series at FelixFilm. Ayumu Hisao handles series scripts, Tomoko Iwasa designs the characters, and Hinako Tsubakiyama composes the music. The manga launched on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in November 2021 and has seven compiled volumes, with the seventh releasing in Japan on August 10. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English edition. Yamaji also drew a commemorative illustration for the announcement.
Jun 28
Nijisanji's Mito Tsukino will appear as a guest vocalist on Hakushi Hasegawa's new album "Sunao na Kimochi Album," releasing August 28 via Flying Lotus' label Brainfeeder. The album features a non-stop connected tracklist and contributions from tofubeats, Akkorinrin, and I-Land. Jacket art is by manga artist George Asakura.
Jun 22
Hasegawa announced its September 2026 lineup via its official X account and website, featuring plastic model kits, resin figure kits, and other products. Highlights include a 'You're Under Arrest!' Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version, a 'Patlabor' Noa Izumi resin figure, and a reissue of the VR-747 Temjin from 'Cyber Troopers Virtual-On' for the series' 30th anniversary.
Jun 14
The Kill Blue anime staff announced Ikumi Hasegawa will voice Mai Otohime, a marine sports prodigy with dual personalities. A new key visual was also revealed. The series, based on Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga, premiered in April and streams on multiple platforms including Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Jun 3
Hasegawa is selling a set combining a 3D printed figure kit of Misa Hayase from Super Dimension Fortress Macross at 1/24 scale with the deformed plastic model Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie. The figure prototype is by Tsurugi Dan. The set includes eye decals for the figure and aircraft markings for Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1S. It is priced at 3,960 yen and releases July 1, 2026.
May 16
The 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog film announced that singers ano and Soshina, who perform the opening theme, will also voice characters in the film. Comedian Shinobu Hasegawa will narrate. The film opens in Japan on June 26, and a new TV anime with a fresh cast debuts in fall 2026.