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Bandai Official "Gashapon®" Large Specialty Store Opens: "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store to Open July 10, 2026 (Fri)!

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Bandai Official "Gashapon®" Large Specialty Store Opens: "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store to Open July 10, 2026 (Fri)! — Image: PR TIMES

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000159118.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jul 3, 2026

Bandai Namco Experience Inc. and Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. will open the "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi store, a specialty store for Bandai's capsule toy brand "Gashapon," on July 10, 2026 (Fri) within the general media shop "HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store" (Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture).

▲ "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store

In recent years, the capsule toy industry has seen an increase in large specialty stores, enjoyed by many customers as a familiar form of entertainment. With the desire to directly deliver the "exciting experience" and "unique products" unique to "Gashapon," Bandai's original capsule toy brand, to fans, Bandai, Bandai Namco Experience (handling planning and production), and Bandai Namco Amusement (possessing operational know-how for large capsule toy specialty stores) are collaborating to open this store.

The "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi store will open in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, as a large, Bandai-official specialty store featuring 360 machines all in one place. It will carry all of Bandai's new products and offer a "Gashapon experience" that can only be had here, communicating the new appeal of "Gashapon."

With their intricate designs and unique product lineups, capsule toys have become representative of miniature toys. We will continue to expand our store openings to convey the entertainment value of "Gashapon" to people both domestically and internationally.

▼ Attractions of "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop"

1: All new Bandai capsule toy products are available!

2: Products purchased from the online store can be picked up at the physical store!

3: Experience the "Gashapon experience" unique to an official shop!

*In-store pickup for products purchased online is currently under preparation. Please be aware of this in advance.

Store Overview

[Store Name] Gashapon Bandai Official Shop HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store

[Location] 1-4-6 Higashiokino, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture

[Business Hours] 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

[Store Area] 74.7m2 (approx. 22.6 tsubo)

[Number of Machines] 360

[Official Website]

https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/gashapon-bandai-officialshop/store/hb_youkaichi/

1: All new Bandai capsule toy products are available!

All new Bandai capsule toy products are available, offering a rich product lineup. You can also search for product sales status in real-time from the official "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" website.

Precure All Stars

Capsule Rubber Mascot Name Collection! 2

The second installment of Precure All Stars' Name Collection!

Featuring a total of 10 types from "Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!", "Fresh Precure!", and "Heartcatch Precure!" Each is a cute rubber mascot in the character's image color!

Price: 300 yen/play (10 types in total)

COJI-COJI Dialogue Rubber Magnet

New rubber magnets featuring famous quotes (?) from COJI-COJI and friends!

Price: 300 yen/play (6 types in total)

©Sakura Momoko

kikuo Star-kun Assort Collection

Vocaloid P "kikuo" makes his first Gashapon appearance!

Featuring A prize figure modeling by shi_ku.k, and specially written B/C prize lineups!

Price: 500 yen/play (10 types in total)

French Bulldog Friends 2

Stylish French Bulldogs are back again! The second installment from the popular French Bulldog Friends series! A lineup that makes you want to display them alongside the French Bulldogs from the first installment!

Price: 400 yen/play (4 types in total)

©BANDAI

[Flat Gashapon]

Rilakkuma × Chupa Chups

Clear Rubber Coaster

A collaboration between the popular Chupa Chups and Rilakkuma! These are clear rubber coasters featuring Rilakkuma's cute characters and the familiar logo.

Price: 400 yen/play (6 types in total)

Melo and Tabi Marker Accessories

Melo and Tabi from the popular blog "Mamekichimameko NEET no Nichijou" by Mamekichimameko-sensei make their first Gashapon appearance as "Marker Accessories"♪

Price: 300 yen/play (5 types in total)

Cmamekichi mameko

Movie "Chainsaw Man: Requiem for a Chain Saw"

Sound Drop

Famous lines in the palm of your hand! Press the button to play the audio.

Comes with a capsule case that can be used as a display stand, so you can collect and display them!

Price: 500 yen/play (6 types in total)

Mio Hashimoto's Ultra Kaiju Carved Them. 03

The third installment of Mio Hashimoto's Ultra Kaiju Carved Them. is here. Red King, Metron Seijin, Twin Tail, and Kaiju Booska are all finished in cute and warm styles by Mio Hashimoto, featuring popular monsters.

Price: 800 yen/play (4 types in total)

©Mio Hashimoto ©Tsuburaya Productions

Kingdom Ouki Assort Collection

An assort collection from "Kingdom" is here! Featuring Ouki (and sometimes Teng) as A, B, and C prizes!

Price: 400 yen/play (10 types in total)

©Yasuhisa Hara/Shueisha, Kingdom Production Committee

2: Some products can be purchased from the online store! Products can also be picked up at the store!

Some products can be purchased from the official online store operated by Bandai Namco Amusement, "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Online Store"! You can pick up your items at the counter of stores that support online order pickup.

*The in-store pickup service is scheduled to start at a later date.

3: Experience the "Gashapon experience" unique to an official shop!

We have prepared attractions for customers to enjoy, such as the "Gasha Point Station" (image on the right) for collecting empty capsules, which embodies the "turn the handle, pop it out" fun that is the origin of the brand name "Gashapon," and showcases for displaying featured products. In addition, we will offer entertainment-filled services unique to the Bandai Namco Group, such as purchase campaigns and customer participation events.

"Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store

Opening Commemorative Campaign!

Held from July 3 (Fri) to July 12 (Sun)! "X Follow & Repost Campaign"

▼ X Follow & Repost Campaign

50 winners will be randomly selected from those who follow the target account and repost the campaign post to win a 500 yen "Selectable Pay®" on the spot!

[How to Enter]

1 Follow the account below

Gashapon Bandai Official Shop HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Youkaichi Store

( @GBO_hbdlykic )

2 Repost the campaign post

[Application Period]

From July 3 (Fri) after the campaign post is published until July 12 (Sun) 11:59 PM

"Selectable Pay®" is a digital gift provided by Giftee Inc., allowing you to exchange gift points received for your preferred product from various smartphone payment service points. No membership registration or app download is required to use "Selectable Pay®" and "gift points," and you can choose multiple payment service points within your available points.

[Notes]

* You can exchange for your preferred product from the lineup. * Please check the received ticket for the number of points. * The lineup and the points required for exchange may vary depending on the gift received and are subject to change. * Point exchange rates vary by product. Please check the required points carefully before exchanging for a product. * The lineup is subject to change at any time. * Points have an expiration date. Please exchange for your desired product by the expiration date displayed on the home screen. * Unused points will expire after the deadline. Refunds for points cannot be processed. * Additional charges to points are not possible. * Exchanges or cancellations of products after exchange are not possible. * This campaign is provided by Bandai Namco Experience Inc. Inquiries regarding this campaign cannot be accepted by Amazon. Please contact the Bandai Namco Experience Inc. inquiry desk.

Amazon, Amazon.co.jp, and their logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

* "nanaco (ナナコ)" and "nanaco gift" are registered trademarks of Seven Card Service Co., Ltd. * "nanaco gift" is an electronic money gift service issued by NTT Card Solutions Corporation under a license agreement with Seven Card Service Co., Ltd.

Inquiries regarding this campaign cannot be accepted by Seven Card Service Co., Ltd. Please contact Bandai Namco Experience Inc.

* "au PAY" is a trademark of KDDI Corporation. * PayPay points cannot be withdrawn or transferred. They can also be used at the official PayPay/PayPay Card store.

Inquiries regarding this campaign: Bandai Namco Experience Inc. ( https://bnam-customer.my.site.com/FAQ/s/ )

"Collect 3 Empty Capsules Campaign"

▼ Collect 3 Empty Capsules Campaign

Link with the Namco app and insert 3 empty capsules into the "Gasha Point Station" to receive an "Original Shopper"!

↓ Download the Namco app here

https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/gashapon-bandai-officialshop/app/

< Capsule Toy Specialty Stores Operated by Bandai Namco Amusement in Japan >

"Gashapon Bandai Official Shop": hereinafter referred to as "GBO"

"Gashapon no Depa-to" "Honya-san no Gashapon no Depa-to": hereinafter referred to as "GD"

* Information is current as of the announcement date. Content may be changed without notice after announcement. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Images are for illustrative purposes only. * Prices shown include tax. * Products, benefits, prizes, and novelty items are available in limited quantities. Please forgive us if they are sold out.

* "Gashapon®" is a registered trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd.

©Bandai Namco Experience Inc. ©Bandai Namco Amusement Inc.

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The images showcase the interior of a Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, featuring numerous capsule toy machines and branding. Additionally, several specific capsule toy products are displayed, including character keychains, magnets, and figurines, highlighting the variety of items available.

An interior view of the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, showing rows of capsule toy machines and branded signage. The floor has a red pattern with circular motifs.
The logo for Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, featuring the Bandai logo, a question mark icon, and text in Japanese and English.
A blue rubber mascot keychain of a character named 'キュアアクア' (Cure Aqua) from the Precure All Stars series, with a silver ball chain.
A rubber magnet featuring the character Coji-Coji with speech bubbles containing Japanese text, including '全部' (all) and '一番部' (best part).
A colorful figurine of the character Hoshikun from kikuo, standing on a clear base, with multi-colored hair and a blue outfit.

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