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Ichiban Kuji is a lottery handled every months by Banpresto. Each session features a specific set of Shonen Jump titles with exclusive lots, sometimes along other more common products. To participate to the lottery and maybe win items, you must buy ¥500 tickets in Japanese convenience stores (also called combini), toy stores like Jump stores, bookstores or Namco game centers. Premium sessions may call for ¥800 to ¥1,000 priced tickets instead.
Generally, one store gets a pool of lots, containing a total of 100 lots with their accompanying ¥500 tickets. Some stores actually even allow people to pre-order a whole pool for the regular wholesale price of ¥50,000. The quantity of each prize is fixed by Banpresto for one pool. Here's a sample of what kind of allotment a pool can get, taken from the December 2009 session of Ichiban Kuji Premium K-On![1]:
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Total
4 pieces
4 pieces
4 pieces
4 pieces
16 pieces
20 pieces
48 pieces
100 pieces
Nevertheless, items can generally be bought directly in combini and specialized shops after a short while. Ichiban Kuji literally means The n°1 Lottery, or more explicitly The Best Lottery.
The Last One prize is simply the prize you get when you buy the very last ticket at a shop. It's a new concept that Banpresto introduced during the second semester of 2011.
What is listed here are the sessions that featured exclusive One Piece items since March 2008. Other sessions did have One Piece items but they were already available before in UFO Catcher.
Mid-November 2010, with a session dedicated to K-On!, Banpresto started to apply a Super Deformed rendering to anime characters. They put those particular sessions under a new Ichiban Kuji brand: The World of Cute Characters (きゅんキャラわーるど Kyun Kara Wārudo), often lazily translated as Kyun Chara World. Kyun is a Japanese onomatopoeia used to express the tightening of one’s chest caused by powerful warm feelings of love, a feeling usually expressed by girls when seeing cute (i.e. moe 萌え) things.
In 2012, Banpresto started to release some as regular UFO prizes under the Kyun Chara One Piece brand.
Ichiban Kuji has been launched in 2003 and any information on sessions from 2007 and older are actually scarce or missing. However, pictures of the very first sessions way back from 2003 can still be seen on this dedicated One Piece Goods Album article, listing prizes from Ichiban Kuji One Piece Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Here are some pictures of prizes featured in the 1st Ichiban Kuji sessions:
Ichiban Kuji Part 3, Prize 4: Keyholder Ace
Ichiban Kuji Part 5, Bandana
Ichiban Kuji Part 5, Bandana (desc)
Ichiban Kuji Part 5, Mug
Ichiban Kuji Part 5, Mug (detail)
Banpresto also launched the Ichiban Kuji Collection series. It maybe was the alternative name of the lottery at a time. Here are some items under this brand name:
一番くじワンピース～スリラーバーク編～
The third session of 2008 is about a complete set of figures and plushies that could be won as prizes from the late December 2008 session of Ichiban Kuji.
一番くじワンピースフィルム～ストロングワールド～
This session has rolled out in late November 2009 and is focused on the 10th movie, which has been released in cinema theater around the same time. To benefit from the momentum the movie still had thanks to the release of the anime adaptation of episode 0, Banpresto has reproduced this session for a bis repetita on early May 2010.
A prize: Luffy figure, 14 cm.
B prize: Franky figure, 18 cm.
C prize: Usopp and Chopper, 16 cm for Usopp with his helmet.
D prize: Zoro figure, 15 cm.
E prize: Sanji figure, 15 cm.
F prize: Nami figure, 14 cm.
G prize: Robin figure, 16 cm.
H prize: Brook figure, 21 cm.
I prize: Chopper plush, 20 cm.
J prize: Glass, 3 types, 15 cm.
K prize: Clear file set, 3 types, each set contains 3 clear files, A4 format.
L prize: Chopper strap, 4 types, 4 cm.
M prize: Bandana, 4 types, 50x50cm.
Second Chance Campaign prize given to 100 people: Chopper plush, limited big ver., 35 cm.
Note: The bases of the 8 figures (prizes A to H) can be combined together to make a diorama of the complete Mugiwara crew.
一番くじワンピース～マリンフォード編～
This session deals with the events that occured in Marineford when Ace was captive. It's been set for a late May 2010 release, with a 2nd session for early August 2010.
A prize: Ace figure, 26 cm tall.
B prize: Whitebeard figure, 30 cm tall.
C prize: Chopper t-shirt, 25 cm.
D prize: Big size towel, 120 cm.
E prize: Big size cup, 23 cm, 3 types.
F prize: Card stand figure, 7 cm tall, 4 types: Chopper, Kuma, Luffy, Hancock.
G prize: Art note, 4 types: Zoro & Bon Kurei, Ace, Luffy, Chopper.
H prize: Clear file, A4 format, 3 types: the Whitebeard crew, the 7 Shichibukai, the Mugiwara crew.
I prize: Design strap, 4 types: Mugiwara crew & Sunny Go jolly rogers, Chopper jolly roger and a mushroom, the symbol on Ace necklace, Hancock jolly roger with several hearts.
Second Chance Campaign prize given to 100 people: Ace figure, limited sepia color version.
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Total
2 pieces
2 pieces
6 pieces
4 pieces
12 pieces
12 pieces
20 pieces
22 pieces
20 pieces
100 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece ～Marineford Arc Special Edition～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ～マリンフォード編 スペシャルエディション～ {C}This 3rd session dedicated to the events at Marineford will be released early November 2010, with recolored versions of the biggest prizes and the inclusion of some WCF figures to replace the smaller ones.
A prize: Ace figure, 26 cm tall, recolored versions.
B prize: Whitebeard figure, 30 cm tall, recolored versions.
C prize: Big size towel, 120 cm.
D prize: Luffy & Ace WCF figure set, 7 cm.
E prize: Shichibukai WCF figure, 7 cm, 7 types. Note: Doflamingo's outfit colors have been changed compared to the original WCF release.
F prize: Clear file, A4 format, 3 types.
G prize: Design strap, 4 types, recolored versions.
Second Chance Campaign prize given to 100 people: Whitebeard figure, limited sepia color version.
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Total
1 piece
1 piece
2 pieces
2 pieces
14 pieces
12 pieces
18 pieces
50 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece ～Marineford the Final Battle～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ～マリンフォード最終決戦編～
Released mid-March 2011, this session deals again with the Marineford Arc events. It's been re-released then on a 2nd session early September 2011.
A prize: Shanks, 1 figure, 26.5 cm tall.
B prize: Mihawks, 1 figure, 17 cm tall.
C prize: Luffy, 1 figure, 13 cm tall.
D prize: Sports towel, set of 2, 90 x 40 cm.
E prize: Card stand figures, set of 4 (Luffy, Ace, Kid, Law), 7 cm tall.
F prize: Teacups, set of 5, 10 cm high.
G prize: Memo pads, set of 4, A6 format.
H prize: Design straps, set of 4, 9 cm long.
Second Chance Campaign prize for 100 people: Shanks figure ～Mugiwara ver.～, 26.5 cm tall.
一番くじ ワンピース ～新時代幕開け編～ {C}Released mid-June 2011, this session focuses on characters unveiled during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc.
A prize: Trafalgar Law, 1 figure, 20 cm tall
B prize: Captain Eustass Kidd, 1 figure, 19 cm tall
C prize: Monkey D. Luffy, 1 figure, 19 cm tall
D prize: Silvers Rayleigh, 1 figure, 21 cm tall
E prize: curry dishes, set of 2, diameter of 25.5 cm
F prize: card stand figure, set of 5, 9 cm tall
G prize: glass mug, set of 4, 9 cm high
H prize: sailboat strap, set of 5, sailboat charm size: 3.5 cm long
Second chance campaign: Monkey D. Luffy & Silvers Rayleigh Figure Special Color Ver.
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Total
1 piece
1 piece
2 pieces
2 pieces
4 pieces
21 pieces
24 pieces
25 pieces
80 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece ～Opening a New Era～ Special EditionEdit
一番くじ ワンピース～新時代幕開け編～スペシャルエディション {C}Late October 2011, the Opening a New Era session has been repackaged as a Special Edition, with returning modified figures and some originally coming from the WCF figure series. This session has the peculiar condition of having been available in bookstores only, as it's marked as Bookstore Limited (書店限定).
A prize: Trafalgar Law - limited color ver., 1 figure, 20 cm tall
B prize: Captain Eustass Kidd - limited color ver., 1 figure, 19 cm tall
C prize: Monkey D. Luffy ～THE GRANDLINE MEN Special Ver.～, 1 figure, 15.5 cm tall
D prize: Shanks ～THE GRANDLINE MEN Special Ver.～, 1 figure, 16 cm tall
E prize: Chopper cushion, 1 type, diameter of 35 cm
F prize: WCF figures, set of 7, 7 cm tall
G prize: long towels, set of 4, 100 cm long
H prize: sailboat strap - limited color ver., set of 5, sailboat charm size: 3.5 cm long
I prize: teacups, set of 4, 10 cm high
J prize: rubber key holders, set of 4, rubber size: 2 cm
Last One prize: Monkey D. Luffy & Silvers Rayleigh ～THE GRANDLINE MEN Special Ver.～, set of 2, 15.5/16 cm tall
Second chance campaign: Captain Eustass Kidd, Special Color Ver. (black & white)
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Prize J
Total
2 pieces
2 pieces
3 pieces
3 pieces
3 pieces
26 pieces
36 pieces
32 pieces
47 pieces
46 pieces
200 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece Romance Dawn for the New World ～First Part～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ROMANCE DAWN for the new world～前編～
Early November 2011, this session focused on the Straw Hat pirates as they appear when gathering at Sabaody Archipelago after the time skip and before going to Fishman Island.
A prize: Thousand Sunny, 1 figure, 32 cm long
B prize: Roronoa Zoro, 1 figure, 14 cm tall
C prize: Sanji, 1 figure, 14 cm tall
D prize: Franky, 1 figure, 18 cm tall
E prize: Brook, 1 figure, 21 cm tall
F prize: cushion, 1 type, 35 cm long
G prize: card stand figures, set of 3, card: 9 cm high
H prize: glasses, set of 4, 8 cm high
I prize: clear files & stickers, set of 3, clear file: A4 / sticker: A6
J prize: straps, set of 4, charm: 3.5 cm long
Second chance campaign: Thousand Sunny, Special Color Ver. (metallic)
Cross campaign: Going Merry, Limited Color Ver. (black & white), 19 cm long
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Prize J
Total
1 piece
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
12 pieces
25 pieces
26 pieces
26 pieces
100 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece Romance Dawn for the New World ～Last Part～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ROMANCE DAWN for the new world～後編～
Mid-February 2012, this session introduces the crew mates missing in the first part.
A prize: Jolly Roger big blanket, 1 type, width of 140 cm
B prize: Luffy, 1 figure, 14 cm tall
C prize: Nami, 1 figure, 14 cm tall
D prize: Robin, 1 figure, 18 cm tall
E prize: Usopp & Chopper, set of 12, 21 / 5 cm tall
F prize: cushion, 1 type, 40 cm long
G prize: card stand figures, set of 3, card: 9 cm high
H prize: glasses, set of 4, 8 cm high
I prize: clear files & stickers, set of 3, clear file: A4 / sticker: A6
J prize: straps, set of 4, charm: 4 cm long
Second chance campaign (400 units for 50 winners): Straw Hat complete crew, Limited Color Ver.
Cross campaign (with 1st part, total of 50 units): Going Merry, Limited Color Ver. (black & white), 19 cm long
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Prize J
Total
1 piece
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
12 pieces
25 pieces
26 pieces
26 pieces
100 pieces
Ichiban Kuji One Piece ～The Legend of Edward Newgate～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ～The Legend of EDWARD・NEWGATE編～
Late April 2012, this session theme is about Whitebeard as its title implies.
A prize: Edward Newgate, 1 figure
B prize: Moby Dick plush, 1 type
C prize: dream cushion, 1 type
D prize: face towels, set of 2
E prize: card stand figures, set of 4
F prize: glasses, set of 3
G prize: art notebooks, set of 3
H prize: carabiners with charm keyrings, set of 3
Last One prize: Edward Newgate, Special Color Ver.
Second chance campaign (50 winners); TBA
Ichiban Kuji One Piece ～The Legend of Gol D Roger～Edit
一番くじ ワンピース ～The Legend of GOL・D・ROGER編～
Late May 2012, another One Piece legend, Gol D. Roger, gets the IK special treatment.
一番くじチョッパー ～サウザンド・サニー号～
This session is focused again on Chopper, with some Thousand Sunny Go thematics added for good measure. It has begun on early February 2010.
A prize: Jumbo cushion, 60 cm large and long.
B prize: Diorama figure, 20 cm tall.
C prize: Sunny Go plush toy, 23 cm tall.
D prize: Folding umbrella, 2 types, 24 cm long, diameter of 90 cm.
E prize: Clear charm strap, 2 types, mascots being 4 cm tall.
F prize: Mug, 3 types, 9 cm tall.
G prize: Float pen & clear file, 3 types, pen: 14 cm long, clear file: 30 cm long.
H prize: Wet tissue & sticker, 3 types, tissue box: 17 cm tall, sticker: diameter of 6 cm.
Second Chance Campaign prize given to 100 people: Diorama figure, limited gold ver., 20 cm tall.
一番くじ ハッピーバースデー チョッパー コーナー
Early December 2010, Banpresto will start another session dedicated to Chopper, this time themed after his birthday, which in on December 24th.
A prize: Chopper big plush, 50 cm tall.
B prize: Diorama figure, 20 cm tall.
C prize: Art cushion, 45 cm.
D prize: Hat & mini blanket, 18 cm & 80 cm long respectively.
E prize: Key holders with figures, 4 cm high for the figures, 3 types.
F prize: Long towels, 100 cm, 3 types.
G prize: Glass collection, 8 cm, 9 types.
H prize: Pens with charms & stationary set, pen: 14 cm long / clear files: A4&A6 / paper box: 13 cm long Die-cast notes: 20 cm, 3 types.
Second Chance Campaign prize: Diorama figure ~Limited Color ver.~, 20 cm
Ichiban Kuji The World of Cute Characters -One Piece-Edit
一番くじきゅんキャラわーるど ワンピース
This session is mostly called on other websites Ichiban Kuji Kyun Chara World One Piece, from the direct Japanese transliteration instead of using a proper translation.
Released mid-February 2011, Banpresto focuses to a larger cast of cute versions of One Piece characters instead of simply relying on Chopper natural cuteness.
A prize: Huge Cute Chara (でかきゅんキャラ Deka Kyun Kara) "Cotton Candy Chopper", 18 cm tall.
B prize: Luffy.
C prize: Zoro.
D prize: Nami.
E prize: Usopp.
F prize: Sanji.
G prize: Robin.
H prize: Franky.
I prize: Brook.
J prize: Chopper.
K prize: Glass, 10 cm high, 4 types.
L prize: Mini Cute Chara (ちびきゅんキャラ Chibi Kyun Kara), 7 cm tall, 6 types (Luffy, Ace, Shanks, Mihawk, Buggy, Alvida).
Prizes B to J are figures of 10 cm tall, representing the Straw Hat in their Sabaody Archipelago outfits.
Second Chance Campaign prize: Huge Cute Chara "Cotton Candy Chopper" fancy color version, 18 cm tall.
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Prize J
Prize K
Prize L
Total
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
16
30
66 pieces
Ichiban Kuji The World of Cute Characters One Piece ～Shichibukai～Edit
一番くじきゅんキャラわーるど ワンピース～王下七武海編～
This session is mostly called on other websites Ichiban Kuji Kyun Chara World One Piece, from the direct Japanese transliteration instead of using a proper translation.
Released late July 2011, this session is the continuation of the previous Ichiban Kuji The World Of Cute Characters session, this time focused on the Shichibukai.
A prize: Kuma, 1 figure, 13 cm tall
B prize: Moria, 1 figure, 13 cm tall
C prize: Hancock, 1 figure, 10 cm tall
D prize: Mihawk, 1 figure, 10 cm tall
E prize: Teach, 1 figure, 10 cm tall
F prize: Doflamingo, 1 figure, 10 cm tall
G prize: Jinbe, 1 figure, 10 cm tall
H prize: bandana, set of 2, 50x50 cm
I prize: glasses, set of 4, 10 cm high
J prize: Mini Cute Chara (ちびきゅんキャラ Chibi Kyun Kara) One Piece, set of 6 (Luffy, Hancock, Crocodile, Aokiji, Akainu, Kizaru), 6.5 cm tall
Second chance campaign: Luffy (yellow vest B prize version of the first World of Cute session) & Hancock (C prize version) pair set
Prize A
Prize B
Prize C
Prize D
Prize E
Prize F
Prize G
Prize H
Prize I
Prize J
Total
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
2 pieces
6 pieces
16 pieces
30 pieces
66 pieces
Ichiban Kuji The World of Cute Characters One Piece ～Under Jolly Rogers～Edit
一番くじきゅんキャラわーるど ワンピース～海賊旗の下に～
This session is mostly called on other websites Ichiban Kuji Kyun Chara World One Piece, from the direct Japanese transliteration instead of using a proper translation.
Released late January 2012, this Kyun session is dedicated to various well known pirates of the One Piece world.
A prize: Edward Newgate, 14 cm tall
B prize: Marco, 10 cm tall
C prize: Portgas D Ace, 10 cm tall
D prize: Shanks, 10 cm tall
E prize: Benn Beckman, 10 cm tall
F prize: Yasopp, 10 cm tall
G prize: Luffy ～Coat Ver.～, 10 cm tall
H prize: rubber key holders, set of 4, 6 cm long
I prize: mini towel sets, set of 4x2, 25x25 cm
J prize: clear file sets, set of 4x4, A6
K prize: Mini Cute Chara (ちびきゅんキャラ Chibi Kyun Kara) ～Straw Hat Crew & Friends 1～, set of 4, 6.5 cm tall
L prize: Mini Cute Chara (ちびきゅんキャラ Chibi Kyun Kara) ～Straw Hat Crew & Friends 2～, set of 4, 6.5 cm tall
Last One prize: Marco ～Power Activated Ver.～, 10 cm tall
Second chance campaign prize (100 units): Edward Newgate - Sepia Color Ver., 14 cm tall
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