A milestone is coming for capsule-toy fans: Bandai says its Gashapon business will turn 50 in January 2027. The company announced the anniversary plans on October 8, 2026, under the slogan “WE ARE GASHAPON.”
The lineup includes a world tour, a global information portal and a new Gashapon Station 100 machine designed for 100 mm capsules. Bandai also plans to hold Gashapon EXPO2027 in autumn 2027. These are announced plans, so keep an eye on official updates before making travel arrangements.
For fans outside Japan, the overseas expansion is another part of the story. Bandai reported 184 official shops across 18 countries and regions outside Japan, and said it plans further expansion in North America and its first store in Brazil.
Gashapon is Bandai’s registered brand, with capsule-toy operations dating to 1977. This anniversary announcement covers events, machines and retail expansion rather than one collectible release. Details reflect the October 8 announcement and may change.