Gacha 2026 Preview: 10 Upcoming Releases from Japan's Kenelephant (ケンエレファント)
Kenelephant’s early-2026 capsule-toy lineup, explained for English-language collectors.
Kenelephant’s NASA-licensed “SPACE Coin Case” set—four zip pouches (each with a metal carabiner), expected April 2026.
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Japan’s capsule-toy scene (カプセルトイ / ガチャ) changes quickly. This post pulls 10 highlights from Kenelephant’s January–April 2026 preview—plus a few quick notes for US collectors.
Quick primer: capsule toys + Kenelephant
What is a capsule toy?
A capsule toy is a small collectible sold through a capsule vending machine. You pay, turn the knob, and receive a sealed capsule with one item from a set, usually at random. In Japan, capsule toys are commonly called capsule toys (カプセルトイ) or gacha (ガチャ).
Why Kenelephant?
Japan’s capsule-toy scene changes quickly, but Kenelephant (ケンエレファント) is one of the easiest makers to follow because they publish clear release roundups and often open preorders for upcoming drops. In this post, I’m pulling 10 highlights from their official January–April 2026 preview—and adding quick context for US readers along the way.
What is Kenelephant?
Kenelephant (株式会社ケンエレファント / KENELEPHANT Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese maker known for miniatures and capsule-toy collectibles, plus related retail projects. Their “Miniature Collection” approach is simple: take recognizable brands and worlds, recreate them in miniature with a collector finish, and do it with proper licensing (正規ライセンス).
Can Americans actually buy Kenelephant?
Sometimes—just not always. Kenelephant can ship internationally, but some product pages clearly state Japan-only sales/shipping (“For Japan residents only”). This comes up most often on collaboration items and can be tied to regional rights/licensing.
My rule of thumb: check the product page for overseas restrictions before you get attached—for example, PEZ×はぴだんぶい and Pan Dorobo both carry Japan-only language.
1) Unico Figure Collection (ユニコ フィギュアコレクション)
Kenelephant’s Unico Figure Collection preview shows four Unico figures and lists an around–January 2026 release; the flyer notes Japan-only sales. ©Tezuka Productions
🔗 Original listing 🔗
A classic manga property in clean, small-format poses—this is the kind of legacy IP release that can pull in collectors who don’t normally buy gacha.
At a glance
Set: 4 types
Format: 4-pack box (blind contents; duplicates possible)
Price: ¥500 capsule / ¥550 box / ¥2,200 (4-pack)
Shipping note: the store page shows a shipping update from “Jan” to late Feb 2026.
US note: Japan-only shipping is explicitly stated on the product page.
2) ASAYOSHI. Kiiro Figure Collection (ASAYOSHI. キイロ フィギュアコレクション)
Kenelephant’s ASAYOSHI. Kiiro Figure Collection preview shows six colorways—including a glow-in-the-dark “Thunder” (サンダー)—planned for around January 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
Designer vinyl energy translated into a gacha-friendly scale.
At a glance
Set: 6 types
Format: 6-pack box (blind contents; duplicates possible)
Price: ¥500 capsule / ¥550 box / ¥3,300 (6-pack)
Ships: January 2026 (store preorder shipping window)
US note: this page does not include the “For Japan residents only” line that appears on some collab items
3) Opantsu-kun Figure Collection (おぱんつ君 フィギュアコレクション)
Kenelephant’s Opantsu-kun Figure Collection features five flocked (“fuwa fuwa”) figures—soft-looking, underwear-clad characters in muted colorways—planned for around January 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
A texture-forward release: flocking + a punchy character design tends to photograph well.
At a glace
Set: 5 types
Format: 6-pack box (blind contents; duplicates possible)
Price: ¥500 capsule / ¥550 box / ¥3,300 (6-pack)
Ships: February 2026
Product note: described as flocked figures by artist LOTA (LOTA)
4) Cyborg 009 Goods Collection (サイボーグ009 グッズコレクション)
Kenelephant’s Cyborg 009 Goods Collection is a five-item capsule lineup of small lifestyle pieces—an eco bag, handkerchief, compact mirror, pouch with charm, and an acrylic keychain—expected around February 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
A good reminder that gacha isn’t always a figure: this set leans into small lifestyle goods.
At a glance
Types: 5
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 6-pack
Price: ¥400 (capsule) / ¥2,640 (6-pack)
Timing: February 2026
Lineup: eco bag / pouch / handkerchief / compact mirror / acrylic keychain
5) mojojojo “Teddy JOJO” Figure Collection (mojojojo テディ ジョージョー フィギュアコレクション)
Kenelephant’s mojojojo “Teddy JOJO” figures come in four flocked colorways with movable limbs and a self-standing design, expected around March 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
If you want one modern creator brand pick, this is it: articulation + flocking is a strong spec combo at this size.
At a glance
Types: 4
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 4-pack
Price: ¥500 (capsule) / ¥2,200 (4-pack)
Timing: March 2026
Notable detail: movable limbs + flocked finish
6) Nora Neko Gundan Coin Case (ノラネコぐんだん コインケース)
Kenelephant’s Nora Neko Gundan Coin Case lineup pairs the characters with snack themes (bread, cake, ramen, banana) across four zip pouches, expected around March 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
A functional item—easy to justify as an everyday collectible.
At a glance
Types: 4
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 4-pack
Price: ¥400 (capsule) / ¥1,760 (4-pack)
Timing: March 2026
Notable detail: plastic hook attachment
7) SPACE Coin Case (SPACE コインケース)
Kenelephant’s NASA-licensed “SPACE Coin Case” set includes four zip pouches (each with a metal carabiner), expected around April 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
NASA branding makes this instantly legible, even to people who don’t follow Japanese toys.
At a glance
Types: 4
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 4-pack
Price: ¥500 (capsule) / ¥2,000 (4-pack)
Timing: April 2026
Notable detail: each includes a carabiner; NASA-described licensing/supervision is called out in the promo
8) PEZ × Hapidanbui Mascot (PEZ×はぴだんぶい マスコット)
Kenelephant’s PEZ × Hapidanbui collab turns PEZ dispensers into ball-chain mascots—a six-piece set planned for around April 2026 (the flyer notes Japan-only sales).
🔗 Original listing 🔗
Sanrioooooooooo!!!
At a glance
Types: 6
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 6-pack
Price: ¥500 (capsule) / ¥3,300 (6-pack)
Timing: April 2026
US note: listing includes Japan-only sales/shipping language
9) Pan Dorobo Figure Collection Vol. 6 (パンどろぼう フィギュアコレクション 第6弾)
Kenelephant’s Pan Dorobo Figure Collection Vol. 6 preview spotlights a four-item lineup sold as a box version (¥880) or complete set (¥3,520), expected around April 2026—with Japan-only sales noted on the flyer.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
It’s framed as a complete box (not blind), with bonus parts called out.
At a glance
Types: 4
How it’s sold: complete box (コンプリートボックス)
Price: ¥880 (box) / ¥3,520 (complete set)
Timing: April 2026
US note: listing includes Japan-only language
10) CAPMO (カプモ)
Kenelephant’s CAPMO (カプモ) turns a capsule-toy machine into a tiny walking figure—shown here in six colorways, with a turning handle and opening lid, expected around April 2026.
🔗 Original listing 🔗
A perfect closer because it’s self-referential: “a capsule toy machine… as a capsule toy.”
At a glance
Types: 6
How it’s sold: capsule pull + boxed 6-pack
Price: ¥500 (capsule) / ¥3,300 (6-pack)
Timing: April 2026
Notable detail: described as a “capsule-toy machine planned for 2045” (情熱PRODUCT)
