Pesci’s Transformation in a Golden Wind Ichiban Kuji Charm

Pesci Rubber Charm from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ichiban Kuji

A Prize K Charm from Bandai Spirits’ Ichiban Kuji Lottery

Ichiban Kuji is a lottery format operated by Bandai Spirits — the collector-focused subsidiary of the Bandai group, established as a standalone company in 2018. Unlike capsule toys or food premiums, Ichiban Kuji runs in physical locations across Japan: primarily at convenience store chains such as Lawson and FamilyMart, as well as at hobby retailers. Every draw is guaranteed to produce a prize, with the tier system running from Prize A — typically a larger item such as a figure or tapestry — down through the alphabet. Prize K sits toward the lower end of that structure.

For the Golden Wind series, the lower-tier prizes included rubber charms, and Prize K featured characters from the Hitman Team — La Squadra Esecuzioni, the assassination squad that functions as one of the main antagonist forces in Part 5. Pesci is among them, and the packaging carries “HITMAN TEAM” text marking it as part of that lineup. The charm itself is a die-cut flat rubber piece, shaped to follow the character’s outline, with a silver ball chain at the top for attaching to a bag, phone, or keyring. Ichiban Kuji charms of this type are typically packaged on a clear plastic card backing. The series connected to the David Production anime adaptation of Part 5, which aired from October 2018 to July 2019; the exact release date of this specific kuji run isn’t confirmed in official records, but it falls squarely within that 2018–2019 window.

Pesci, Beach Boy, and the World of Golden Wind

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a manga by Hirohiko Araki that has run in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1987 and continues today. Part 5 — Golden Wind, known in Italian as Vento Aureo — follows Giorno Giovanna through the criminal underworld of Italy. The manga arc ran from 1995 to 1999; the anime brought it to international audiences through streaming platforms between 2018 and 2019.

Pesci enters the story as the junior partner of Prosciutto, initially drawn as uncertain and easily unsettled. What makes him memorable is the shift that takes place as combat progresses — a movement from hesitation to conviction that stands out even within a cast full of strong character beats. His Stand, Beach Boy, manifests as a fishing rod whose line and lure can phase through solid matter to reach a target’s vital organs. It is a distinctive ability even within a series already known for inventive Stand design, and charms in this line depict Pesci alongside Beach Boy, adding a layer of detail that rewards fans who know the story well.

The Appeal of Hitman Team Merchandise for Golden Wind Fans

Ichiban Kuji merchandise is produced under official license — here from Shueisha and Hirohiko Araki, the rights holders for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — and is distributed exclusively through the Japanese domestic market. There is no formal international release. For collectors outside Japan, access comes only through import channels after products leave Japanese storefronts, which is the typical route for this category of official goods.

The Hitman Team occupies a distinctive space in Part 5’s fanbase. Because Golden Wind develops both sides of its conflict with care, antagonist characters attract dedicated followings separate from interest in the main cast. Official merchandise focused specifically on La Squadra — rather than Giorno or the Bucciarati crew — carries particular appeal for fans who followed the arc closely. Bandai Spirits’ die-cut rubber charms are recognized for clean outlines and accurate color reproduction, which distinguishes them from unlicensed products that circulate in the same fan market.