The new Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia that speaks straight to fans
This Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia « A hand reached out, again and always » sets the tone: we’re on heroes vs. antagonists, with character picks that call back to key moments in the manga/anime where the idea of “reaching out a hand” (or refusing it…) really hits hard. And yeah, the lineup puts just as much emphasis on the hero class as on the ones who made the story tip over.
Confirmed prizes: focus on the MASTERLISE figures
For now, the detailed prizes revealed are the big MASTERLISE pieces (plus a Last One MASTERLISE EXTRA). Prizes F through J as well as Double Chance haven’t been officially revealed yet, so we’re sticking to 100% confirmed info.
- Prize A — Izuku Midoriya MASTERLISE (approx. 23 cm)
- Prize B — Tomura Shigaraki MASTERLISE (approx. 23 cm)
- Prize C — Katsuki Bakugo MASTERLISE (approx. 23 cm)
- Prize D — Stain MASTERLISE (approx. 18 cm)
- Prize E — Minoru Mineta MASTERLISE (approx. 13 cm)
- Last One — Armored All Might MASTERLISE EXTRA (approx. 28 cm)
Izuku Midoriya in MASTERLISE is exactly the kind of prize that points back to his journey as a “successor”: the kid who dove in headfirst to save someone before he even had a Quirk, and who then learned to endure the price of his power. Here we’ve got a 23 cm figure, right in the “centerpiece” zone for a My Hero Academia collection.
Tomura Shigaraki in MASTERLISE is the other side of the theme: the one we watch evolve from an enemy “symbol of chaos” into a threat that redefines the danger level for all of hero society. This prize at about 23 cm clearly sits in My Hero Academia’s “major antagonists” lane, and it’s rare to get a lineup where he’s put so directly on the same level as the heroic headliners.
Katsuki Bakugo is the character who goes from unbearable rival to an indispensable ally — and My Hero Academia built him through really clear stages: pride, self-questioning, then acting like a hero “for real.” The 23 cm MASTERLISE format is perfect for a piece that has to hold its own next to the other big kuji prizes.
Stain is the arc that marked a turning point: the enemy who shone a light on the crisis of the hero image and influenced what came next (including how some antagonists radicalize). Having him in MASTERLISE here, even at 18 cm, is a super telling choice: we’re not just talking “a cool villain,” we’re talking a pivotal character in the story.
Minoru Mineta in MASTERLISE is clearly the “surprise” prize of this Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia: he doesn’t often get the spotlight in a big line. Here we’ve got a more compact figure at about 13 cm, which fits his role as a Class 1-A student with a very situational Quirk (sticky spheres) and a presence often used to lighten the mood between two heavy tensions.
The Last One is brutal: Armored All Might in MASTERLISE EXTRA, size about 28 cm. This is a version that directly calls back to the phase where All Might, after passing on his power and no longer able to fight like before, still keeps putting himself on the front line with dedicated gear. As a Last One, it’s the kind of piece you go for if you want “the final prize” that dominates the shelf.
Practical info: Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia « A hand reached out, again and always » is scheduled for in-store sales starting June 20, 2026 (rolling release), priced at 790 yen (tax included). Distribution announced for retailers like FamilyMart (subject to availability).
Note: prizes F through J and the Double Chance are still listed as unrevealed. As soon as the full lineup drops, this is exactly the kind of kuji where the hero/antagonist balance can get completely insane.
If you want a clear target: aim for the 23 cm MASTERLISE for the Midoriya / Shigaraki / Bakugo trio, and keep an eye on the Last One Armored All Might at 28 cm — it’s the kind of end-of-lottery prize you’ll regret letting slip.
