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Touken Ranbu
Touken Ranbu is currently active with a ROUND1 collaboration campaign running through October 2026, an ice show in October 2026, a J.League cheer captain project for the 2026/27 season, and multiple merchandise lines including Chibigurumi plush toys and Mejirushi accessories launching in June and August 2026.
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Yomimono stories · updated
Jul 17
The Touken Ranbu franchise has expanded into several real-world events and merchandise lines in 2026. The most recent story, from July 16, announced a collaboration with ROUND1 amusement facilities titled 'ROUND Ichimonji Campaign,' running July 17 to October 18, 2026. It features 12 new illustrations of sword warriors in bowling and karaoke themes, collaboration food and drinks, exclusive goods, themed karaoke rooms, and a bowling event with recorded voice lines. The campaign was previously announced in late June under the name 'ROUND One Character Campaign,' with a key visual featuring Fukuoka Ichimonji, Mikazuki Munechika, and the initial sword.
The first ice show for the franchise, 'Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -,' is scheduled for October 3-4, 2026, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Multiple character visuals have been released, drawn by the original game staff, including Hizamaru and Kashuu Kiyomitsu. Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto appears as an original character, the Ice Spirit, alongside top skaters Takahito Mura and Keiji Tanaka and voice actors from the game. Advance ticket reservations opened July 3.
Other activations include a J.League collaboration named 'Shutsujin! J.League Ouen Honmaru,' where 20 sword warriors serve as cheer captains for all 20 J1 clubs for the 2026/27 season, with illustrations by lack and stadium events starting in October. Bandai Spirits released the second and third waves of its Chibigurumi plush toy series on June 23, with fourth and fifth waves planned for August 2026. The Mejirushi Accessory #Hashtag Version, a series of 9 cm gashapon charms featuring 10 characters, launched in June 2026.
Key facts
- ROUND1 collaboration campaign
- ROUND Ichimonji Campaign runs July 17 to October 18, 2026, at ROUND1 locations nationwide, featuring 12 new illustrations, collaboration food, exclusive goods, themed karaoke rooms, and a bowling event. ↗
- Ice show schedule
- Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE - ice show runs October 3-4, 2026, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium in Tokyo. ↗
- Ice show cast
- Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto appears as the Ice Spirit; skaters Takahito Mura and Keiji Tanaka perform alongside voice actors. ↗
- J.League cheer captains
- 20 sword warriors serve as cheer captains for all 20 J1 clubs for the 2026/27 season, with illustrations by lack, and stadium events starting in October 2026. ↗
- Chibigurumi plush toy waves
- Second and third waves launched June 23, 2026, including Mikazuki Munechika, Yamatonokami Yasusada, Ichigo Hitofuri, and others; fourth and fifth waves planned for August 2026. ↗
- Mejirushi accessory release
- Touken Ranbu ONLINE Mejirushi Accessory #Hashtag Version launched in gashapon machines from the second week of June 2026, featuring 10 characters with character lines and hashtag motifs. ↗
- Ice show character visuals
- Character visuals for Hizamaru and Kashuu Kiyomitsu were released, drawn by the original game staff. ↗
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
- collaboration campaign 'ROUND Ichimonji Campaign' with ROUND1, featuring 12 new illustrations, exclusive goods, and themed experiences · 2026-07-16
- Announced
- new character visual of Kashuu Kiyomitsu · 2026-06-05
- Release
- live_action · 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-04 · Japan · 2026-06-05
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All coverage
20h ago
Reservations for Touken Ranbu ONLINE Fuwari to Hana Mau Nail Oil Vol.2 began on Premium Bandai. The lineup covers all 10 swords, including Ookurikara, sold in five sets of two bottles each at 3,630 yen per set. Each bottle contains real flowers and a scent tied to a Touken Danshi.
1d ago
EXNOA announced DMM GAMES will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 with its largest booth ever, located in Hall 3 of Makuhari Messe. The booth will feature hands-on previews of Touken Ranbu Puzzgiri and Muv-Luv Girls Garden, plus stage events with special guests, including a fripSide live and a Touken Ranbu joint stage.
Aug 7
Bellmaison announced its first collaboration with Touken Ranbu ONLINE, featuring a New Year osechi box and a quilted hanten. The osechi, priced at 17,800 yen, includes 30 dishes and items like a calendar and furoshiki. The hanten comes in five colors based on Touken Danshi. Pre-orders begin August 3 on Bellmaison Net.
Aug 6
MegaHouse began accepting reservations on August 6, 2026 for two new figures in its Rukappu series, featuring Mikazuki Munechika and Kashuu Kiyomitsu from the sword training simulation game Touken Ranbu ONLINE. Each figure stands approximately 110mm tall and uses the Rukappu series' signature looking-up and sitting pose, designed to make eye contact easy when displayed on a desk. The neck is movable, allowing for different expressions. The standard edition of each figure is priced at 5,060 yen including tax, while a Premium Bandai limited edition priced at 5,170 yen includes an original mini cushion as a purchase bonus. Shipping is scheduled for April 2027. The Rukappu series is produced by MegaHouse and features deformed figures in poses that appear to look up at the viewer. The Touken Ranbu ONLINE game is available on PC browser, iOS, and Android platforms.
Jul 22
EXNOA announced a new sword warrior, Momotaro Sukesada, for Touken Ranbu ONLINE. The great tachi is obtainable through a collaboration campaign tied to pre-registration for Touken Ranbu Puzzgiri. Players can acquire a Special Exchange Ticket from a designated page to guarantee the sword. The voice actor and implementation date are to be announced.
Jul 18
Touken Ranbu ONLINE is collaborating with bowling and karaoke chain ROUND1 from July 17 through October 18, 2026. The ROUND Ichimonji Campaign features collaboration menus, packs, bowling events with recorded voice by Shunichi Kojima, and limited goods at select stores nationwide.
Jul 16
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE x ROUND1 collaboration campaign 'ROUND Ichimonji Campaign' runs from July 17 to October 18, 2026, at ROUND1 locations nationwide. It features 12 sword warriors in new bowling and karaoke themed illustrations, collaboration food and drinks, exclusive goods, themed karaoke rooms, and a bowling event with recorded voice lines.
Jul 10
Axel Entermedia revealed the key visual for Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -, the first ice show based on the Touken Ranbu franchise. The event runs October 3-4 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Top skaters including Kaori Sakamoto, Takahito Mura, and Keiji Tanaka perform alongside voice actors. The story involves a five-headed dragon attacking a honmaru and an Ice Spirit awakening. Ticket sales begin July 3.
Jun 28
The Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE - production committee released a new character visual for Hizamaru, drawn by the original game staff. The ice show runs October 3-4, 2026 at National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium, with a cast including figure skaters and voice actors. Advance ticket reservations open July 3.
Jun 27
Round One and Touken Ranbu ONLINE will hold a collaboration campaign titled "ROUND One Character Campaign" from July 17 to October 18, 2026. The campaign was announced on Round One's official website and X account. The key visual features Fukuoka Ichimonji, Mikazuki Munechika, and the initial sword. The campaign name combines "ROUND1" with the sword warrior Fukuoka Ichimonji, and the catchphrase is "Enjoy ROUND '1' with Fukuoka Ichimonji!" The campaign will take place at Round One amusement facilities nationwide, which offer activities such as bowling and arcade games. Details about prizes and specific campaign content have not yet been announced and will be released later. Social media reactions included comments like "I'll go bankrupt..." and "Alright, let's go!"
Jun 19
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE and J.League collaboration project Shutsujin! J.League Ouen Honmaru opened a special site and began advance goods sales. Twenty sword warriors from the game serve as cheer captains for all 20 J1 clubs for the 2026/27 season, with illustrations by lack. Collaboration events at stadiums start in October.
Jun 15
Bandai Spirits is releasing the second and third waves of its Chibigurumi plush toy series for Touken Ranbu Online as prize items. The second wave includes Mikazuki Munechika, Odotari, Yamatonokami Yasusada, Kote Kiri E, and Buzen E. The third wave includes Ichigo Hitofuri, Yakushi Tosiro, Izuminokami Kanesada, Horikawa Kunihiro, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga. Both waves launch June 23, with fourth and fifth waves planned for August 2026.
Jun 5
The production committee for "Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -" released a new character visual of Kashuu Kiyomitsu drawn by the original game staff. The ice show will take place October 3-4, 2026 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, featuring skaters and voice actors from the franchise.
Jun 1
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE Mejirushi Accessory #Hashtag Version will appear in Gashapon machines from the second week of June 2026. The 9 cm charms feature 10 Touken Danshi from the O-tomo Sanpo series, each with a character line and a hashtag motif. Each capsule costs 300 yen.
May 29
The first ice show for Touken Ranbu, titled Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -, has announced its full cast and schedule. Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto will appear as the original character Ice Spirit. Top skaters including Takahito Mura and Keiji Tanaka will perform as Touken Danshi alongside voice actors from the game. The show runs October 3-4 at National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium.