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Hasegawa

Hasegawa is a model kit manufacturer whose current shipments and announcements are dominated by Macross 1/72 Valkyrie variants, a new no-glue car series, and licensed tie-ins. Its most recent release, the 1/72 VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom in GERWALK form, ships November 18, 2026.

Synthesized from 20 Yomimono stories · updated 7h ago

Hasegawa's recent model-kit output has centered on 1/72 Macross subjects, including several VF-1J Battroid re-releases scheduled between November and December 2026, a Macross F VF-25F Tornado Messiah kit released August 5, 2026, and re-released Macross Zero F-14 and MiG-29 kits shipping October 21, 2026. The studio also announced its first big slate of 2027: 20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits shipping January 8 to 29, with an F/A-18C Hornet in ACE COMBAT 8 markings, a VF-1D Valkyrie, and a Type 2 Large Flying Boat (Kai) from Godzilla-0.0.

Beyond Macross, Hasegawa is pushing into no-glue model lines for first-time builders. The new 1/32 scale e moke car series launched August 1, 2026 with a Toyota Celica LB 1600GT in four colors, and a 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck was displayed at the 2026 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show alongside a 1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe GX5 and two imported Zimi Model Tunguska kits. Retro properties remain part of the slate: a Virtual-On Temjin kit reprint ships October 1, 2026, a You're Under Arrest! bike kit and a Patlabor resin figure were announced for September 2026, and three Egg Plane kits are reissued in December 2026.

Hasegawa's name also appears in casting and music credits through voice actor Ikumi Hasegawa, including roles in the second season of I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World (January 2027), Kogado Studio's "Sugar Lies," and the Kill Blue anime. The model and entertainment sides are unrelated in the stories, and the kit release schedule has stayed consistent through the most recent announcements.

Key facts

Next Macross kit release
1/72 VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom in GERWALK form, 280mm long, 7,150 yen with tax, scheduled for November 18, 2026 ↗
January 2027 lineup
20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits, shipping January 8 to 29, 2027 ↗
New car model series
1/32 e moke no-glue, no-paint car series, first release Toyota Celica LB 1600GT at 2,420 yen on August 1, 2026 ↗
All Japan Model Show display
1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe (B110) Late Model GX5 (1972), 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck (B121) Mid Model Short Body snap kit in three colors, and two Zimi Model 1/35 Tunguska kits ↗
Egg Plane reissues
Three kits at 880 yen each: F/A-18 "Blue Angels" on December 5, F-16 "Thunderbirds" on December 6, F4U Corsair on December 10, 2026 ↗
VF-1J Battroid re-releases
Three 1/72 scale VF-1J Battroid kits between November and December 2026, with Hideki Tenjin package art ↗
Macross Zero aircraft re-release
1/72 F-14 and MiG-29 kits with U.N. Spacy and Anti-U.N. Alliance markings, released October 21, 2026 at new prices ↗
VF-25F Tornado Messiah
1/72 scale kit with Tornado Pack parts, seated pilot figure, and Alto Saotome unit 007 decals, priced 5,720 yen and released August 5, 2026 ↗
Virtual-On Temjin reissue
VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, priced 5,280 yen and shipping October 1, 2026 ↗
Ikumi Hasegawa voice roles
Cast as Iris Knowblade in I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World season 2 (January 2027), Yui Sakuramiya in Kogado Studio's Sugar Lies, and Mai Otohime in Kill Blue ↗

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

Noted
displayed kits at the 2026 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show at Tokyo Big Sight · 2026-10-02
Announced
plans to re-release three Egg Plane plastic model kits in December 2026 · 2026-09-22
Announced
re-release of three 1/72 scale VF-1J Battroid plastic model kits (between November and December 2026) · 2026-09-03
Announced
re-release of 1/72 scale plastic model kits of F-14 and MiG-29 from Macross Zero · 2026-08-17
Announced
release of the re-released kits (October 21, 2026) · 2026-08-17

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  • Confirmed re-release of 1/72 scale plastic model kits of F-14 and MiG-29 from Macross Zero Sep 15 · source

All coverage

1d ago

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Season 2 Debuts January 2027

Kadokawa revealed the first teaser video, first key visual, and a January 2027 debut for the second season of the I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too anime on Thursday. Ikumi Hasegawa joins as Iris Knowblade, a Sword Saint who faces the protagonist Yuya Tenjo in an official match, and Sora Amamiya joins as Mai Kagurazaka, a former shrine maiden summoned to another world as the Saintess. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka returns as Yuya, with Akari Kito as Kaori Hojo, Kaori Maeda as Lexia von Arcelia, Ai Kakuma as Luna, Rina Hidaka as Yuti, and Marina Inoue as Kuro. Shin Itagaki returns to direct at Millepensee, with Hiromi Kimura on character design and UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS handling planning and production. Akiyuki Tateyama returns for music, joined by SHIKI.

1d ago

NTE Shares Rin Akane Cover Of God knows... Ahead Of October 21 In-Game Debut

Perfect World Games and Hotta Studio released a special movie on October 15, 2026 for the cover of "God knows..." performed by Rin Akane, voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa, in NTE: Neverness to Everness. The video went up on the game's official YouTube and X accounts. In it, Rin Akane performs on stage with the protagonist, Nanari (voiced by Ayana Taketatsu), Hania (voiced by Manaka Iwami), and other members of the band Nekotori!!!!. The cover is set to be added to the game in the second half of Ver.1.4, which starts October 21. Rin Akane is a Phase-attribute, S-rank character who arrives in that same second-half update. "God knows..." is an insert song from the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, with lyrics by Aki Hata and composition by Satoru Kousaki. The original is credited to Aya Hirano. Rin Akane appears in the side story The Beginning of a Certain Legendary Band (Is It?), where she plays with the protagonist and others.

5d ago

Hasegawa To Release 1/72 VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom In GERWALK Form

Hasegawa is producing a 1/72 scale kit of the VF-0A Shin Kudo Custom from the OVA "Macross Zero", configured in GERWALK form with the Ghost Booster attached. Completed sample photos released this week show the model in four colors: light gray, dark gray, clear, and blue gray for the stand. The kit is 280mm long, priced at 7,150 yen with tax, and scheduled for release on November 18, 2026.

Oct 6

Hasegawa Announces Its January 2027 Model Kit Lineup

Hasegawa has published its shipping schedule for January 2027, covering 20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits. The plastic lineup includes a 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet in Queen Squadron markings from ACE COMBAT 8, a 1/72 VF-1D Valkyrie, and a 1/72 Type 2 Large Flying Boat (Kai) from Godzilla-0.0. The resin kits are a 1/12 Chizuru Minamihara from Chodenji Robo Combattler V and a 1/12 Bikini Armor mery. Ship dates run across January 8 to 29.

Oct 2

Hasegawa Unveils Sunny Coupe GX5 and eMoke Truck Kits at All Japan Model Show

At the 2026 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show at Tokyo Big Sight, Hasegawa displayed a new 1/24 Nissan Sunny Coupe (B110) Late Model GX5 (1972) with all-new molds, a 1/32 eMoke Datsun Sunny Truck (B121) Mid Model Short Body snap kit in three colors, and two Zimi Model 1/35 Russian 2S6M and 2S6M1 Tunguska kits it imports.

Sep 22

Hasegawa Reissues Three Egg Plane Kits in December 2026

Hasegawa plans to re-release three Egg Plane plastic model kits in December 2026, all priced at 880 yen including tax. The F/A-18 "Blue Angels" ships Saturday, December 5 and needs no glue. The F-16 "Thunderbirds" follows Sunday, December 6 and requires glue. The F4U Corsair arrives Thursday, December 10 and also requires glue. All three are non-scale kits packaged with Egg Girls artwork.

Sep 3

Hasegawa Re-Releases Three 1/72 VF-1J Battroid Kits

Hasegawa will re-release three 1/72 scale VF-1J Battroid plastic model kits between November and December 2026. The lineup includes the Armored Valkyrie, the Armored Valkyrie "Operation Bulls-Eye Part 2," and the Super Battroid Valkyrie "Milia." Each kit features Hideki Tenjin package art and specific decals.

Aug 27

Kogado Studio Announces New ADV 'Sugar Lies' for Steam and Switch

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 Re-Releases Macross Zero F-14 and MiG-29 Kits

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 Shows Completed VF-25F Tornado Messiah Kit From Macross F

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 Launches No-Glue, No-Paint Car Model Series e moke with Celica Kit

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

Live-Action Love is Better the Second Time Around Gets Second Season

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 Reprints White Knight Order Temjin Kit for Virtual-On 30th Anniversary

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

Full Clearing Another World Anime Casts Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa, October Debut

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

Soara and the House of Monsters TV Anime Announced for 2027

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 Joins Hakushi Hasegawa Album as Guest Vocal

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 Reveals September 2026 Releases Including You're Under Arrest! Bike Kit

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

Ikumi Hasegawa Joins Kill Blue Anime Cast as Mai Otohime

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 Sells Misa Hayase Figure Kit Paired With Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie

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

Sgt. Frog Film Casts Theme Song Singers Ano and Soshina

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.