Bandai Namco has announced a new collaboration between Gakuen Idolmaster and Namco arcades, bringing exclusive figures, plushies, and promotional cards to locations across Japan. The campaign, titled “Gakuen Idolmaster After School Campaign in namco,” will run from September 25 to November 1, 2026.
Gakuen Idolmaster, the latest entry in the Idolmaster series, launched as a smartphone game on May 16, 2024. Players take on the role of a producer at Hajime Hoshi Academy, guiding aspiring idols through various challenges. The series has expanded to CDs, merchandise, and live events since its debut.
During the campaign, Namco-exclusive prizes and new-illustration bonuses will be available. Highlights include a special figure of Tsukimura Temari dressed in a full-gold outfit, matching chibi plushies, and promo cards featuring new artwork.
Gakuen Idolmaster After School Campaign in namco
From September 25, the “Gakuen Idolmaster ESPRESTO-Stylish pose- Tsukimura Temari Gold no Kagayaki ver.” figure will be available only at Namco. This figure, inspired by the unit “Ippiki Ookami,” features Temari in a striking all-gold outfit.
More Figures on the Way
Throughout September and October, additional exclusive figures will appear. In the first week of September, a figure of Juou Seena based on “Ichibanboshi” will join the lineup. In the second week, Amaya Tsubame arrives, inspired by “Shoshikantsu.”
Chibi Plushies for All Units
Starting from the fourth week of September, the first two volumes of the “Gakuen Idolmaster Chibi Gurumi ~Unit Collection~” will be available. Vol.1 features Hanami Saki, Tsukimura Temari, and Fujita Kotone of Re;IRIS. Vol.2 includes Hanami Yume, Hatanai Misuzu, and Juou Seena from Begrazia.
In the second week of October, an ESPRESTO figure of Hatanai Misuzu based on “Yukkuri, Ippo Zutsu” will also be released.
Also in the second week of October, volumes 3 and 4 of the chibi collection will debut. Vol.3 includes Arimura Mio, Katsuragi Lilliel, and Kuramoto China. Vol.4 features Shigumo Seika, Shinozaki Hiro, and Himesaki Rihab.
Promotional Cards and More
During the campaign, spending 500 yen at a participating Namco crane machine, or using 500 Namcle points online, will grant a random “Idolmaster TOURS” promotional card from seven possible designs.
In addition, a follow-and-repost campaign on the official Namco Prize X account will give five winners a full set of exclusive prizes and bonuses, including the gold Temari figure and all seven promo cards.
Item Lineup
| Item | Release | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukimura Temari Gold no Kagayaki ver. (all 1 type) | September 25 | Approx. 22cm |
| Juou Seena (High contrast) (all 1 type) | September week 1 | Approx. 22cm |
| Amaya Tsubame (Swallow pattern) (all 1 type) | September week 2 | Approx. 22cm |
| Chibi Gurumi Vol.1 (Hanami Saki, Tsukimura Temari, Fujita Kotone) | September week 4 | Approx. 11cm |
| Chibi Gurumi Vol.2 (Hanami Yume, Hatanai Misuzu, Juou Seena) | September week 4 | Approx. 11cm |
| Hatanai Misuzu (Fan out) (all 1 type) | October week 2 | Approx. 22cm |
| Chibi Gurumi Vol.3 (Arimura Mio, Katsuragi Lilliel, Kuramoto China) | October week 2 | Approx. 11cm |
| Chibi Gurumi Vol.4 (Shigumo Seika, Shinozaki Hiro, Himesaki Rihab) | October week 2 | Approx. 11cm |
The campaign runs until November 1, 2026. Don’t miss this chance to own exclusive items featuring special costumes and artwork.
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