Bandai's Tamagotchi Ichiban Kuji lottery ties characters to 12 zodiac signs
The lottery line launches November 21, 2026 at 781 yen per draw, with a Mametchi plush riding a star as the Last One Prize.
Bandai has announced a new Ichiban Kuji lottery line that pairs Tamagotchi characters with the 12 zodiac signs, according to animeanime.jp. The lottery goes on sale from November 21, 2026 at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Youme Town and Tamagotchi Factory stores, at 781 yen per draw including tax.
The prize lineup opens with an A Prize shooting-star blanket-in-cushion and a B Prize Mametchi stand mirror with figure. The C Prize is a Marumetchi bowl, and the D Prize is a set of plush mascots.
Further prizes include a mug, metal charms, a rubber collection, seals and an egg-shaped deck of cards with Gotchi cards. The Last One Prize is a Mametchi plush of about 30cm riding a star.
A double chance campaign runs from the release date to the end of February 2027.
Background
Bandai released the original Tamagotchi digital pet on November 23, 1996. On July 31, 2025, cumulative shipments passed 100 million units in Japan and overseas, with the device sold in more than 50 countries and regions and 38 models released to date.
Quick answers
When does the Tamagotchi Ichiban Kuji lottery go on sale?
It goes on sale from November 21, 2026 at 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Youme Town and Tamagotchi Factory stores.
How much is a draw?
781 yen per draw including tax.
What is the Last One Prize?
A Mametchi plush of about 30cm riding a star.