Pop Culture Picks from Japan: Banksy Art Cards, Haikyuu, and Pokemon Collectibles

Pop Culture Picks from Japan: Banksy Art Cards, Haikyuu, and Pokemon Collectibles Japanese Collectibles

Today’s selection brings together a mix of modern art and anime-driven collectibles sourced from Japan. From a Banksy-themed playing card to vintage Pokemon figures, here are four pieces worth a closer look.

JORKER #2 Banksy Playing Card

JORKER #2 Banksy Playing Card

A single art card from the JORKER modern art deck, featuring Banksy-inspired imagery. The deck format has become a popular way for art collectors in Japan to enjoy contemporary street art in a compact, displayable form.

Price: $9.44 | View on eBay

Tadashi Yamaguchi Haikyuu Choco Egg Figure

Tadashi Yamaguchi Haikyuu Choco Egg Figure

An official figure of Tadashi Yamaguchi from the Haikyuu series, part of the Choco Egg collectible line. Haikyuu is a long-running volleyball manga and anime by Haruichi Furudate that has built a dedicated following both in Japan and overseas.

Price: $13.76 | View on eBay

Sandshrew Pokemon Mega Bloks Figure

Sandshrew Pokemon Mega Bloks Figure

A buildable Sandshrew figure from the Pokemon Mega Bloks line. Pokemon originated in Japan in 1996 as a Nintendo Game Boy title and has since grown into one of the largest media franchises in the world.

Price: $13.76 | View on eBay

Numel Pokemon Kids Finger Puppet Sofubi Figure

Numel Pokemon Kids Finger Puppet Sofubi Figure

A 2003 Bandai-produced Numel figure from the Pokemon Kids line, made in sofubi (soft vinyl) with a hollow base that doubles as a finger puppet. Sofubi is a Japanese toy-making technique with roots in the 1960s, prized by collectors for its distinctive feel and finish.

Price: $13.76 | View on eBay

About This Collection

This selection reflects the breadth of collectibles that circulate within Japan’s pop culture market, from contemporary art decks to anime figures and Pokemon merchandise spanning two decades. Each item offers a small window into how Japanese makers package and reinterpret characters and themes for collectors.