CRAZY BUMP Inc., which plans and operates exhibitions themed around subcultures such as manga, anime, and tokusatsu, will release information on the second wave of new merchandise for the "Kaiji: Soaring to the Grave POP UP STORE" to be held at Hakaba Gallery Nakano Store and Hakaba Gallery ONLINE STORE from Thursday, April 16, 2026, to Monday, May 25, 2026.

It's the 30th anniversary since the serialization of "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji," Nobuyuki Fukumoto's masterpiece, began in Weekly Young Magazine in 1996! This series has thrilled readers with numerous legendary battles where money is heavier than life, and with soul-stirring quotes squeezed out by people who have fallen into the swamp of gambling.

The "Kaiji: Soaring to the Grave Exhibition" was held at Hakaba Gallery Nakano Store in 2022. The "Great Kaiji Exhibition: Retrospective of Adversity" was held on a larger scale in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya in 2024-25. In 2026, marking the 30th year of serialization, Kaiji returns to "Hakaba Gallery," the "hell on earth" of Nakano Broadway, for the third time, undeterred!

This time, too, the exhibition will feature a spectacular and exhilarating development of projects that delve into the core of the series, captivating readers with famous scenes depicted alongside numerous memorable quotes from the characters. We will deliver a space where visitors can experience the extraordinary Kaiji world, holding their breath at "the moment of truth" and reveling in "the afterglow of defeat"!

Popular original merchandise from before will also be released in large quantities to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the serialization! In addition to standard apparel items such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps, popular acrylic stands and acrylic keychains, as well as numerous can badges and stickers perfect for collections, will be available. Furthermore, stationery and daily goods, with unique ideas that transform everyday life into the Espoir or an underground labor facility, will make visitors involuntarily exclaim, "Ah... thank you...!" and "I'll only try my best today...!" – a lineup of products that allow you to enjoy Kaiji-esque good fortune!

Regarding Admission from April 16th (Thu) to 19th (Sun) Due to the anticipated large number of visitors, to avoid congestion and minimize queue formation, we will implement time-slot based admission restrictions using "LivePocket-Ticket-" (first-come, first-served) admission tickets.

Application period: From 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026

↓Application page and details below↓ https://livepocket.jp/e/zcwgz

Here is the second wave of Kaiji-esque good fortune product lineup!

Click here for the first wave of new merchandise! https://hakabanogarou.jp/archives/82424

Numa Jersey / 11,000 yen (tax included) Sizes: M~XL An original jersey designed with the motif of the Teiai Group's underground casino specialty, the 24-hour high-stakes underground pachinko, commonly known as "Man-Eating Pachinko Numa," is now available! The chest features a print of the card design from the series, and the back boasts a powerful design of the "Pachinko Numa" pachinko machine glaring with a truly man-eating expression!

2026 Newly Drawn Illustration Kaiji Acrylic Stand / 1,375 yen (tax included) Size: W100mm x H143mm *Frame size To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the "Kaiji" series, which has thrilled readers with numerous legendary battles where money is heavier than life and soul-stirring quotes squeezed out by people who have fallen into darkness, a newly drawn illustration by Nobuyuki Fukumoto has been made into an acrylic stand! Get your hands on "Kaiji at 30," displaying an exquisite expression mixed with hope and despair, anxiety and good fortune!

Kaiji Iroha Karuta / 2,750 yen (tax included) Size: W70mm x H95mm From the masterpiece "Kaiji series," which is full of memorable quotes and scenes, a collection of carefully selected gems has been released as "Karuta"! A Kaiji masterpiece selection depicted on all 46 karuta cards, including famous quotes, strange sayings, and even delusions that fans and even everyday people might unconsciously use! Fans might even be able to play "reverse karuta" by guessing the lines from the picture cards!

Multi-case / 2,860 yen (tax included) Size: W145mm x H200mm x D20mm A convenient multi-case featuring the impressive cover of Volume 10 of the comic, which depicts the "Organ Destruction Device" used in the "E-Card" showdown with Tonegawa, is now available. Inside, various large and small pockets and mesh holders are provided, making it a useful item for daily use as well as travel. Store your trump card for when you need it!

Waterproof Stickers (3 types) / 550 yen each (tax included) Sizes: Kaiji vs Ichijo W85mm x H115mm No Count W81mm x H115mm Steel Beam Crossing W79mm x H115mm From the "Kaiji series," three designs created for this 30th-anniversary merchandise are released as waterproof stickers! "Steel Beam Crossing" with its terrifying tension, Chief Ohtsuki's "No Count," and "Kaiji vs Ichijo" where underground casino manager Ichijo and Kaiji glare at each other – all three feature stylish Kaiji-esque designs that combine darkness and pop!

Smartphone-sized Waterproof Sticker Set (2 sheets) / 880 yen (tax included) Sizes: Numa W55mm x H78mm Teiai W56mm x H70mm From the "Kaiji series," two highly charismatic elements, the "Man-Eating Pachinko Numa" and the "Teiai Group" led by Hyodo, are released as a set of waterproof mini-stickers! These mini-sizes, perfect for sticking on smartphones or putting in clear cases, are ideal for subtly showing off your Kaiji fandom!

Lenticular Keychain / 1,430 yen (tax included) Size: W50mm x H55.3mm In Kaiji's world, where life-or-death battles are repeated, the future is uncertain! The reality where life can change in an instant, whether you win or lose, is reproduced with a lenticular keychain. Kaiji, confident of victory and with eyes shining, transforms into Kaiji, shedding tears in defeat, when the angle is changed. Always carry this keychain to experience the harsh, two-faced world of Kaiji!

Steel Beam Crossing B2 Poster / 2,200 yen (tax included) *Limited sale at Hakaba Gallery Nakano Store Size: B2 (W515mm x H728mm) The legendary "Steel Beam Crossing" battle, which evokes the most primal fear and tension in the Kaiji series, is printed on a powerful B2 size poster! A collage of impressive scenes, with Kaiji's expression of terror and determination placed in the center, creates an incredibly impactful design! "Keep hesitating your whole life, and keep losing... precious opportunities...!" Don't miss out!

Purchaser Bonus: Determined Face Postcard!

For every 5,000 yen (tax included) spent on Kaiji-related products, one determined face postcard will be presented. *You can choose the design at the store, but it will be random for the ONLINE STORE.

As a special event exclusive to the venue, for every 5,000 yen (tax included) spent on Kaiji-related products, you will receive a "Determined Face Postcard." Furthermore, for purchases of 15,000 yen (tax included) or more, you get one chance to challenge the "'Numa' Panel Gacha"! Special prizes are prepared only for those who conquer the Numa! Do you have what it takes to make the Numa cry by tilting Nakano Broadway?!

Inside the venue, the popular "Steel Beam Crossing" and "Grilled Dogeza" will also be featured.

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