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Rikka Takarada

Rikka Takarada is a central character in the Gridman Universe franchise, appearing in recent merchandise campaigns including sportswear figures and office-style popup goods. As of the latest stories, she is featured in a nationwide ROUND1 collaboration campaign running through October 25.

Synthesized from 6 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 20

Rikka Takarada appears across a series of Gridman Universe merchandise campaigns in 2026, each built on newly drawn illustrations. In June, QINOCOP announced an office-style popup at Shinjuku Marui Men, running July 11 to 26. The event features Rikka alongside Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits, with goods including life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, and Epos Card users get additional bonuses.

Furyu's TENITOL brand followed with sportswear figures of Rikka and Akane, based on lottery illustrations. The figures are available individually or as a special set with an alternate winking face part for Rikka. Pre-orders opened June 19 and close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. The figures are part of the TENITOL TALL line, which offers a lower-price entry point for collectors.

In August, ROUND1 Japan announced a nationwide collaboration campaign with Gridman Universe, running from July 29 to October 25 at all ROUND1 stores. The campaign includes bowling score registration, original photo frames, arrangement drinks, collab menu novelties, and a collab pack. Two stores, Machida and Sennichimae, offer exclusive collaboration rooms. Acrylic stands and capsule toy can badges featuring collab illustrations go on sale from September 11.

Key facts

Office-style popup
QINOCOP held the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026, featuring Rikka in office lady outfits.
Sportswear figure
Furyu's TENITOL TALL line released a sportswear figure of Rikka in volleyball wear, based on lottery illustrations.
Figure pre-order window
Pre-orders for the TENITOL figures opened June 19, 2026, and close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
ROUND1 collaboration
The Gridman Universe x ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign runs at all ROUND1 stores nationwide from July 29 to October 25.
Collab rooms
Exclusive collaboration rooms are set up at two ROUND1 stores: Machida and Sennichimae.
Collab merchandise
Acrylic stands and capsule toy can badges featuring collab illustrations go on sale from September 11.

Timeline

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

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Aug 15

Gridman Universe Teams With ROUND1 for Nationwide Collab Campaign

ROUND1 Japan is running a Gridman Universe collaboration campaign at all ROUND1 locations through October 25. The campaign includes bowling score registration, original photo frames, arrangement drinks, collab menu novelties, and a collab pack. Two stores, Machida and Sennichimae, offer collab rooms. From September 11, acrylic stands and capsule toy can badges featuring collab illustrations go on sale.

Aug 9

Gridman Universe Teams With ROUND1 for Nationwide Bowling Campaign

Round One Japan will hold the Gridman Universe x ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign at all ROUND1 stores nationwide from July 29 to October 25. The campaign includes bowling score registration, original photo frames, collaboration menus, packs, and goods. Exclusive collaboration rooms will be set up at two stores, and acrylic stands and capsule toy can badges go on sale from September 11.

Jul 4

Gridman Universe Gets TENITOL Sportswear Figures of Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo

Furyu is accepting reservations for three Gridman Universe figures from its affordable TENITOL brand. Rikka Takarada in volleyball wear and Akane Shinjo in track and field attire are available individually or as a special set that includes an alternate winking face part. Reservations close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.

Jun 28

Gridman Universe Office Style Popup Brings New Illustrations to Shinjuku

QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP in OIOI, held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users.

Jun 4

Gridman Universe Office Style Popup Announced for July 2026

QINOCOP announced a Gridman Universe popup at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to 26, 2026. New illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office-style outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, extra-large acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchase bonuses include polaroid-style illustration cards, with extras for Epos Card users.