JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Ichiban Kuji: Sets, Prizes & Buying Guide

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Ichiban Kuji

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure occupies a distinct position in the Ichiban Kuji landscape — not the relentless all-year presence of Dragon Ball or One Piece, but something arguably more valuable to collectors: a franchise with deep passion, a specific aesthetic identity, and a limited release cadence that keeps secondary market prices elevated. Since Hirohiko Araki's manga concluded its Steel Ball Run arc and the series entered its post-Parts 1–8 conclusion chapter, the kuji release pattern has been one of strategic, high-quality lots rather than volume production.

The franchise's kuji history stretches back well into the 2010s, with Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) generating the earliest and most sustained kuji output. The 2018 Part 5 (Golden Wind) anime adaptation was a significant catalyst — it brought Giorno Giovanna and the Bucciarati crew to a new international audience and triggered a wave of new lot releases across 2018–2020. The 2021 Netflix release of the Part 6 (Stone Ocean) anime continued this pattern, with Jolyne Cujoh — the franchise's first female protagonist — driving a new set of collector-demand lots.

Notable JoJo Kuji Lots by Part

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure kuji lots are almost exclusively organized by Part (story arc) rather than by broader franchise anniversary framing. This makes them easier to navigate than some other IPs — if you collect a specific part, the applicable lots are clearly identifiable.

Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

Part 3 is the foundation of the JoJo kuji catalogue. Jotaro Kujo and DIO are the two characters with the deepest figure representation across multiple lots, and this part's Egyptian villain aesthetic — combined with the Stand battle concept that defines the modern JoJo visual identity — gives Bandai Spirits rich source material. Stardust Crusaders lots typically feature Jotaro and Star Platinum (his Stand) in tandem as the Tier A prize, with DIO and The World occupying Tier B in flagship lots. Kakyoin Noriaki, Jean-Pierre Polnareff, and Joseph Joestar appear in the mid-tier range. The visual drama of Stand manifestations — luminescent fist aura effects, gold accents on DIO — makes Part 3 lots particularly display-worthy.

Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable

Josuke Higashikata and Crazy Diamond are the standard Part 4 Tier A pairing. Part 4 lots carry a distinct color palette — pompadour-era fashion, bright pink and teal in Josuke's school uniform — that is visually different from any other JoJo part. Yoshikage Kira and Killer Queen (the arc's primary antagonist and his Stand) are among the most popular villain figures in the entire JoJo kuji catalogue. The Part 4 collector community is slightly smaller than Parts 3 and 5 but extremely dedicated — Kira figures in particular sell at premium prices relative to comparable-quality figures from other IPs.

Part 5: Golden Wind

The 2018 anime adaptation was the inflection point for Part 5 kuji. Giorno Giovanna with Golden Experience — and particularly Golden Experience Requiem — is the highest-demand figure subject from this part. Lots featuring Giorno at Tier A alongside Bruno Bucciarati and Guido Mista at Tier B and C were the benchmark Part 5 releases. The gold aesthetic that runs through Part 5's visual design translates particularly well to kuji Last One Prize colorways: golden-finish Giorno figures with translucent leaf-and-bug effect parts are among the most distinctive and photographically arresting Last One variants in the entire JoJo kuji catalogue.

Part 6: Stone Ocean

Jolyne Cujoh's Stone Ocean lots represent the most recent wave of high-demand JoJo kuji activity. The 2021 Netflix anime release brought Stone Ocean to a global audience simultaneously — unlike earlier parts that had staggered regional release windows — and the immediate international awareness of Jolyne drove collector demand to levels that surprised even veteran JoJo kuji observers. Jolyne with Stone Free (her Stand) at Tier A, Hermes Costello and Anasui at Tier B/C, and Enrico Pucci and Made in Heaven representing the arc's climax in specialist lots. Post-Netflix pricing for sealed Stone Ocean lot prizes remains elevated.

What Makes JoJo Kuji Different

Three factors distinguish JoJo kuji from the Dragon Ball and One Piece categories of the kuji market:

The collector profile is different. JoJo collectors tend to be older on average than many anime figure collectors, with a higher proportion of Western collectors who discovered the manga through fandom rather than through broadcast anime. This creates a specific international demand profile: English-language JoJo discussion on Reddit's r/StardustCrusaders and r/Animefigures generates consistent secondary market activity from buyers who are not primarily figure collectors but specifically want JoJo-themed premium objects. The crossover between JoJo fans and figure collectors is narrower than Dragon Ball, but when those communities overlap, the passion is intense.

The Stand design system creates uniquely challenging and rewarding sculpts. JoJo Stands — the supernatural power-manifestations each character employs — are autonomous figure subjects in their own right, not just effect parts attached to a character. A complete Jotaro figure at Tier A that includes both Jotaro and Star Platinum as a dual display piece is a fundamentally different product from a Dragon Ball Goku with an aura effect part. The sculptural complexity of Stand-plus-user compositions gives JoJo kuji figures a visual density and display presence that commands premium pricing.

Limited new supply keeps secondary market prices stable. Because JoJo kuji releases are infrequent relative to Dragon Ball or One Piece, the secondary market for older lots does not get diluted by ongoing new lot supply. A Part 3 Jotaro/DIO lot from five years ago is not competing against a new Part 3 lot in the same collector cycle — there may simply be no new Part 3 lot that year. This means JoJo kuji figures appreciate or hold value more reliably than comparable-quality figures from more frequently-released IPs.

Most Valuable JoJo Ichiban Kuji Figures and Last One Prizes

JoJo kuji secondary market pricing is anchored by a small set of high-demand figures. The top tier of the market:

DIO (Part 3) — Full-standing DIO with gold and purple palette, often with The World's clock motif elements. DIO Last One Prizes featuring golden aura or moonlit-color effects from flagship Part 3 lots reach ¥20,000–¥35,000 on the secondary market. DIO is the most internationally recognized JoJo villain by significant margin, which sustains demand regardless of new content releases.

Jotaro Kujo with Star Platinum — Dual-figure Tier A presentations of Jotaro and Star Platinum are the benchmark Part 3 product. Last One Prizes featuring Star Platinum in a translucent purple-aura finish alongside a slightly different-posed Jotaro reach ¥15,000–¥28,000 sealed. The Part 3 design era — deep purple color scheme, ocean-tinted light effects — photographs exceptionally, which sustains collector demand from display-focused buyers.

Giorno Giovanna with Golden Experience Requiem — The gold aesthetic of Golden Experience Requiem's final form is the most premium visual in Part 5. Last One Prizes from flagship Part 5 lots featuring fully gold-cast Giorno with translucent leaf effect parts are considered among the top display pieces in the entire JoJo kuji catalogue. Pricing for sealed examples: ¥18,000–¥32,000.

Jolyne Cujoh (Part 6) — Post-Netflix demand drove Jolyne Tier A and Last One Prizes to unusually high prices immediately after lot releases. Pricing has partially moderated since peak-hype windows, but sealed Jolyne Last One variants with Stone Free effect parts remain in the ¥16,000–¥25,000 range. With the Steel Ball Run anime adaptation anticipated, there is a reasonable expectation of new JJBA kuji lot activity that could further elevate awareness of the Stone Ocean era collector market.

For context on how Last One Prize mechanics work — including the timing of secondary market price peaks and how to buy strategically on Mercari Japan — see our Last One Prize guide.

How to Buy JoJo Ichiban Kuji From Outside Japan

JoJo kuji is accessible internationally through the same channels as other Ichiban Kuji IPs, with one notable structural difference: because lot releases are infrequent, secondary market pricing does not follow the same post-release moderation pattern you might see with Dragon Ball or One Piece lots. Prices for desirable JoJo figures tend to stay high for longer periods, which affects buying strategy.

Proxy Services: The Primary Access Channel

Buyee (via Mercari Japan and Yahoo! Auctions Japan) is the most reliable route for sourcing specific JoJo kuji prizes at competitive prices. The JoJo lot catalogue is deep — years of past releases remain available — so the search strategy matters. Use part-specific Japanese search terms: "一番くじ ジョジョ 3部" (Part 3), "一番くじ ジョジョ 黄金の風" (Golden Wind), "一番くじ ジョジョ ストーンオーシャン" (Stone Ocean). Set saved searches and alerts for Tier A figures specifically; Tier B through G prizes from older lots are often available at near-retail equivalent prices.

ZenMarket is a viable alternative to Buyee, particularly for Yahoo! Auctions Japan purchases where auction format allows you to potentially acquire figures below Mercari buy-now pricing. The bidding strategy requires more engagement but can yield lower prices on sought-after figures when competition is low on a given listing.

Specialist Figure Retailers

AmiAmi, Nin-Nin Game, and HypKuji stock JoJo kuji prizes, though inventory is less consistent than for One Piece or Dragon Ball given the lower release cadence. AmiAmi is the most reliable for international pre-order during announcement windows — when a new JoJo lot is announced, AmiAmi pre-order listings typically go live within a week and sell through in days for popular lots. Setting up an AmiAmi account and subscribing to release notifications for the Ichiban Kuji category is a practical strategy for securing JoJo prizes at near-retail pricing.

Western Secondhand Markets

eBay has a more active JoJo kuji presence than you might expect — likely driven by the international collector community's awareness. Japanese sellers on eBay ship directly to international buyers, eliminating the proxy intermediary. Pricing is typically 20–50% above proxy-direct costs, but for collectors who want simpler transactions with buyer protection, eBay is a legitimate option for JoJo kuji prizes. Condition documentation on eBay JoJo listings is generally reliable compared to some other collector categories.

Our full online buying guide covers the complete proxy workflow, from Buyee account setup to shipping consolidation. If you are new to Ichiban Kuji generally, read our introduction to Ichiban Kuji first to understand how the tier system and lot structure work before purchasing.

Current Status of JoJo Kuji in 2026

As of mid-2026, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ichiban Kuji is in an active-but-selective phase. The original manga's conclusion of Part 8 (JoJolion) and the emergence of Part 9 (The JOJOLands) in ongoing publication means the franchise is generating new content, but the kuji calendar reflects the priority structure of Bandai Spirits' licensing team rather than manga publication pace alone.

The most significant anticipated catalyst for JoJo kuji activity is the Steel Ball Run anime adaptation. Steel Ball Run — Part 7, widely considered by the JoJo community to be the manga's greatest arc — has not yet received an anime. When it does, the Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli characters from that arc will enter the Ichiban Kuji pipeline as new lot subjects for the first time. The anticipation among JoJo figure collectors for an anime-accurate Johnny/Gyro kuji lot is significant; this is considered one of the most underrepresented major JoJo characters in the current figure market.

Existing back-catalogue lots — particularly Parts 3, 5, and 6 — remain the primary target for collectors in 2026. Past lots are fully purchasable on the secondary market. Older Part 3 lots have the deepest secondary market supply, while Stone Ocean lots from 2021–2023 remain relatively scarce given how quickly they sold through at Japanese lot launch.

For collectors comparing JoJo kuji to the other major franchise guides in this hub, see our Dragon Ball Ichiban Kuji guide and One Piece Ichiban Kuji guide for the equivalent breakdowns on those franchises.

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