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Bandai launches new Pokemon, Sanrio and Gundam gashapon lines in Japan

Bandai announced the release of three new gashapon capsule‑toy series in Japan during the fourth week of June 2026. The "Pocket Monsters Tsumande Tsunagete Mascot 15" line includes the Charmander evolution chain (Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard) and the Snorlax evolution chain, priced at ¥300 per capsule.

The "Sanrio Characters Narikiri Osashi Mascot" series features Hello Kitty and four other characters dressed as snack foods, also priced at ¥300 per capsule and sold with transparent packs and interchangeable stickers.

A re‑release of the "Mobile Suit Ensemble 14" Gundam series will offer five kits covering models from Gundam AGE, Gundam W, and other titles, at ¥500 per capsule. All three product lines will be available from the same week in June 2026.