More Ken Mizuki merch!
In celebration of Ken Mizuki and Kaim Tachibana's new Samurai Troopers art book being released on March 12, 2026, a pop-up shop and exhibition opened up at Shosen Book Tower. The event runs from March 25, 2026 – April 12, 2026.
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Here's an ad for the art book:
The art book is available to order now through Amazon Japan and other Japanese stores. Check the source link above and scroll to the bottom to find links to the stores. Alternatively, the book is already showing up on sites like Yahoo Japan Auctions and Mercari Japan.
And here are some pics taken by fans of the exhibition!
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I didn't post about this before because the pop up shop merch had appeared to be for visitors to Shosen Book Tower, but thankfully the items are available for preorder online! Image description provided after the image.
Starting at the top left: four different gold primagraphy (reproduction illustration prints that have gold foil on them), sold individually for 38,500 yen (~$242.40), and measuring 424mm x 348mm (~16.7in x 13.7in). I think it comes with an aluminum frame, matte board, and glass.
Top left illustration is a collage of five original samurai troopers' head wearing their helmets amidst cherry blossoms.
Top right illustration is of the five original troopers wearing their bomber jackets from the end of the tv series amongst cherry blossoms.
Bottom left illustration has all five original troopers wearing white kimono, and are posing with their weapons on a stage with a screen painted with a purple sky and clouds behind them.
Bottom right illustration shows all 5 troopers wearing traditional color-coded samurai armor and wielding traditional samurai weapons that correspond to their armors' weapons.
Top right: six different reproduction prints on canvas, sold individually for 27,500 yen (~$173.10), and measuring 530mm x 410mm (~20.9in x 16.2in).
Top left column illustration is of Seiji wearing a black undershirt with an open white collared shirt on top. He's tucking some of his hair behind his ear. There's a wooden fence or wall behind him.
Bottom left column features Touma wearing a black turtleneck with an open blue blazer. He's adjusting the blazer. Behind him is a large pot with flowers, a curtain, and an empty antique picture frame.
Middle column is an illustration of the four mashou and kayura. Each character is rendered as a close up of parts of their faces and bare upper shoulders.
Top of right column shows all 5 troopers wearing traditional color-coded samurai armor and wielding traditional samurai weapons that correspond to their armors' weapons.
Middle of right column shows all five original troopers wearing casual clothes as they stand relaxed with a blue sky behind them.
Bottom of right column appears to be a companion piece to the previously described illustration. The five troopers are wearing the same outfits, but this time their arrangement is different.
Next merch items, second row left, are four different portrait illustrations, sold individually for 2,750 yen (~$17.30), measuring 212mm x 158mm (~8.4in x 6.3in), and comes with a peach-colored matte frame.
Top row left illustration is of Touma wearing a black turtleneck. His left hand partially covers his face. There large white flowers and stems in the foreground.
Top row right image is a companion piece to the previously described one, but features Seiji also wearing a black long-sleeve shirt. He's holding five white lilies.
Bottom row left is a close up of Ryo's face. He's wearing a white collared shirt and is looking back as if we'd just caught up to him and tapped his shoulder.
Bottom row right features an overhead view of all five original troopers wearing heavy coats. There are red and green wreaths above them. They are looking up at the snow that's just started to fall.
(I apologize, but I don't think I can keep describing each image for each merch item. This post will get too long. orz )
The next merch item, second row right, are four acrylic prism panels with different illustrations printed on them, sold individually for 13,200 yen (~$83.10), and measuring 297mm x 210mm (~11.7in x 8.3in). There are two screw holes and screws included.
Next merch, third row left, are four clear files with different illustrations on the front and backs. They are sold individually for 550 yen (~$3.50) and measure 310mm x 220mm (~12.2in x 8.7in).
Next merch, third row right, is two cotton frill drawstring bags. One is blue and features an illustration of Touma while the other is a light green with an illustration of Seiji. They are sold individually for 1,650 yen (~$10.40) and measure 160mm x 100mm (~6.3in x 4in).
Fourth row left is two sets of five postcards. The sets feature different illustrations on each of the five postcards. A set of five costs 1,650 yen (~$10.40) and is sized A6. Image below shows one of the 5 sets.
Fourth row right is one set of ten postcards featuring illustrations of the new generation samurai troopers. Each postcard features one new trooper wearing school uniforms. Five of the illustrations are drawn by Ken Mizuki while the other five are drawn by Kaim Tachibana. A set of ten costs 3,300 yen (~$20.80) and is sized A6.
Bottom row left is five 57mm (~2.25in) can badge (button) designs, sold individually in a blind box for 550 yen (~$3.50) or as a complete set for 2,750 yen (~$17.30). They have an illustration featuring a close up of one of each of the original troopers.
Bottom row right is ten 57mm (~2.25in) can badge (button) designs, sold individually in a blind box for 550 yen (~$3.50) or as a complete set for 5,500 yen (~$34.70). They have an illustration featuring a close up of one of each of the new troopers. Five of the illustrations are drawn by Ken Mizuki while the other Five are drawn by Kaim Tachibana. Image below shows all ten can badge designs with Ken Mizuki's illustrations on the top row while Kaim Tachibana's are the bottom row.
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Here's the link to the official Shosen Book Tower page (there's a Zen Market pop up that appears at the bottom for international shoppers).
Phew. I'm going to pause here. There's more merch to mention, but I need a breather (and don't want this post to go on forever 😅 ).















