The Future GPX Cyber Formula franchise is in its 35th anniversary year, with a festival scheduled for January 2027 and new merchandise including a high-end figure and a heritage edition set. A new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN, is in production.
The Future GPX Cyber Formula franchise is marking its 35th anniversary with a wave of new products and events. Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the anniversary festival "Glory Winners" for January 9, 2027, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama. The event will have daytime and evening sessions featuring cast members Junichi Kanemaru, Kotono Mitsuishi, Sho Hayami, and Toshihiko Seki, with session-specific guests. Theme song artists Hironobu Kageyama, Aki Misato, and Dynamite Shige will perform live. Tickets are 9,800 yen for all reserved seats, with the fastest advance reservation period running from August 5 at 5:00 PM to August 23 at 11:59 PM.
The anniversary push includes a new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN. Directed by Mutsumi Fukuda with machine design by Shoji Kawamori, it is the first new animation in the franchise since SIN. MegaHouse will release two products tied to the anniversary: the Cyber Formula Collection -Heritage Edition- DX, reproducing the rollout set of the new machine Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G, and the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. in cyber colors. A life-size Zenis Asurada model will be displayed at MegaHobby EXPO2026 on September 26, 2026, with a riding experience featuring Asurada's voice actor Kenichi Ono.
Earlier, MegaHouse and threezero announced a Variable Action Hi-SPEC UNITED figure of the Asurada G.S.X RS SIREN, a black matte finished model inspired by the shakedown of the Asurada G.S.X. Pre-orders opened July 3, 2026, at select retailers, with a Premium Bandai edition including an exclusive Credential Pass bonus. The figure is priced at 55,550 yen and ships in February 2027.
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MegaHouse is releasing the Super Asurada SA-01/C from the OVA Future GPX Cyber Formula 11 in its Variable Action series, using some new sculpting and new molds. The figure is based on the Super Asurada 01 Ver.2.0 body model from January 2024 and reproduces the variant's rear wing end shape and undertray changes. Preorders open September 10, 2026. The Premium Bandai edition includes an acrylic figure with newly drawn art of Kazami Hayato and Breed Kaga. Price is 26,400 yen, release May 2027.
Aug 20
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a paid membership tier for the Sunrise official YouTube channel, launching September 1. The first offerings are full series streams of Armored Trooper Votoms and Future GPX Cyber Formula, including OVAs and films. Members get badges and stamps, plus a making-of video for the new Votoms film.
Aug 20
Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale for the Future GPX Cyber Formula Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. from August 20 to September 7, 2026. The 4,290 yen figure includes a display case and etched nameplate. Lottery winners can apply for the MegaHobby EXPO 2026 Zenis Asurada ride experience.
Aug 5
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the 35th anniversary festival "Glory Winners" for the Future GPX Cyber Formula series, scheduled for January 9, 2027, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama. The event will feature daytime and evening sessions with cast members Junichi Kanemaru, Kotono Mitsuishi, Sho Hayami, and Toshihiko Seki, plus session-specific guests. Theme song artists Hironobu Kageyama, Aki Misato, and Dynamite Shige will perform live. Tickets cost 9,800 yen for all reserved seats, with the fastest advance reservation period running from August 5 at 5:00 PM to August 23 at 11:59 PM. MegaHouse will release two new products: the Cyber Formula Collection -Heritage Edition- DX, reproducing the rollout set of the new machine Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G, and the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. in cyber colors. The new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN, is directed by Mutsumi Fukuda and features machine design by Shoji Kawamori. A life-size Zenis Asurada model will be displayed at MegaHobby EXPO2026 on September 26, 2026, with a riding experience featuring Asurada's voice actor Kenichi Ono.
Jul 1
To mark the 35th anniversary of Future GPX Cyber Formula, MegaHouse and threezero are releasing a Variable Action Hi-SPEC UNITED figure of the Asurada G.S.X RS SIREN. The black matte finished model is inspired by the shakedown of the Asurada G.S.X. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, at select retailers. A Premium Bandai edition includes an exclusive Credential Pass bonus. The figure is priced at 55,550 yen and ships in February 2027.