Tokyo International News Agency

Level-5's beloved multimedia franchise Danball Senki (known internationally as Little Battlers eXperience or LBX ) is back in the spotlight on social media as it reaches its 15th-anniversary milestone. On Bandai's official shopping platform, Premium Bandai, pre-orders and re-releases for the popular high-end plastic model kit line "Hyper Function (HF)" launched in quick succession, drawing enthusiastic responses from long-time fans. The pre-order lineup features some of the franchise's most iconic mobile units, including LBX Odin and LBX Lucifer, alongside a second round of reservations for LBX Achilles and LBX The Emperor. Celebrated for their intricate inner frame construction and dynamic range of motion, the revival of the HF series prompted excited fans on social media to comment that "the time to buy has finally arrived" and praise them as "masterpiece kits that look incredible right out of the box." Despite their premium price point, ma...

Japanese model manufacturer Aoshima Bunka Kyozai (Aoshima) has announced that "Omaneko," the official mascot of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Omaezaki Sub-Base, will join its "Kemo-Pla" plastic model lineup. The news has sent shockwaves of excitement across social media. Scheduled for release in December 2026, anticipation is already at a fever pitch as fans eagerly await the start of pre-orders. Despite his adorable, feminine appearance, Omaneko is officially a male character—a unique trait that has earned him a cult following online. The announcement of his physical model adaptation under Aoshima's highly customizable "Kemo-Pla" brand has sparked a massive reaction from both model kit builders and "kemono" (anthropomorphic animal) fans. Social media has been flooded with comments like, "I can't believe they're actually making this!" and "An Omaneko model kit is a dream come true!" The signature feature...