Kaiji manga character magnets to be released in Japan

Bandai Candy has announced the release of “Meibamenroku Kaiji ~Zawatsuku Character Magnets Hen~,” a collection of character magnets based on the popular gambling manga series “Kaiji” by Nobuyuki Fukumoto.

The product line features 24 different designs, including iconic characters such as Ito Kaiji, Tonegawa, Hyodo, and Otsuki. The collection also includes specific scenes like the “baked dogeza” and the “1050-year underground sending.” Three of the designs are secret items.

The acrylic magnets, which are approximately 5mm thick, will be available in candy stores across Japan starting in February 2027. Each individual unit is priced at 330 yen (including tax). A box set containing 14 magnets is also available for pre-order via Premium Bandai for 4,620 yen.