Today’s selection brings together four pieces from the world of Japanese pop culture, spanning video game characters, anime art, and trading cards. Each item comes directly from Japan.
Fire Kirby & Spark Kirby Double Collection Trading Figure (Bandai Shokugan)
A trading figure set featuring Fire Kirby and Spark Kirby, two of Kirby’s signature copy abilities. Bandai Shokugan refers to candy toys sold alongside a small piece of confectionery, a uniquely Japanese collectible format that has been around since the 1920s.
Price: $15.29 | View on eBay
Noritoshi Kamo Jujutsu Kaisen Mini Art Sheet (Kyoto)
A mini art sheet featuring Noritoshi Kamo, a third-year student at Kyoto Jujutsu High in the Jujutsu Kaisen series. The Kyoto school plays a central role in the manga’s Goodwill Event arc.
Price: $9.44 | View on eBay
Combusken Pokémon Mezastar Card (3 Star)
A 3 Star rarity Combusken card from Pokémon Mezastar, an arcade game system that ran in Japan from 2020 to 2023. Mezastar cards were dispensed by arcade machines and used to play battles on-screen, making physical cards a piece of recent Japanese arcade history.
Price: $8.63 | View on eBay
Pikachu Postcard — Pokémon Center Kanazawa Opening Exclusive (Shibuzoh)
A Pikachu postcard released to commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Kanazawa, featuring artwork by Shibuzoh. Pokémon Center opening exclusives are tied to specific store launches and are not restocked after the initial release period.
Price: $13.76 | View on eBay
About This Collection
This week’s picks cross several formats that Japan has shaped over the decades: shokugan candy toys, anime promotional art, arcade trading cards, and regional store exclusives. Each reflects a different way collectible culture is woven into everyday life in Japan.
