Japan Trend Check: Which figures are currently popular in Akihabara?

If you've ever walked through the streets of Akihabara, you know what I mean:
Neon lights flicker over giant anime posters, music blares from every store, and display cases full of figures line every corner. So many that you don't even know where to look first.

For many, Akihabara is simply a crazy neighborhood. For us otakus? A little paradise. And that's exactly why I want to tell you today, which characters are currently trending there (as of June 2025). Straight from the heart of Japan.

The hotspots. This is where the collector's heart beats faster

AmiAmi (Radio Kaikan, 4th floor)

I'm telling you: once you've been to AmiAmi, you won't forget it so quickly.
Endless rows of figurines, each in its own display case, with perfect lighting – and it seems like every second someone stops and says, “Wow, I have to have THAT!”

Currently particularly popular:

• Bunny Girls from Blue Archive
• Dorothy from NIKKE
• And of course: new Asuka figures from Evangelion

They sell out there faster than you can say “Sugoi!”

Tamashii Nations Tokyo

A shop like a museum. Everything is elegant, everything is high-quality.
This isn't about cuteness. It's about bold poses, fight scenes, and details that are almost creepily good.

Top figures right now:

• Gear 5 Luffy from One Piece
  
• New Demon Slayer Dioramas
• And as always: Dragon Ball Z is present everywhere

And now comes the best part: The 4 figure trends that are really taking off right now

1. Bunny Girls (1/7 or even 1/4 Scale)

Elegant, playful, sometimes sexy. But never cheap.
Whether from Blue Archive , Fate , or original designs, these figures are currently at the top of everyone's wish list. And yes, I'd love to have five of them on my shelf, too.

2. Characters from mobile games

Genshin Impact , NIKKE , Blue Archive they dominate the shelves.
Why? Because the designs are truly powerful. Colors, details, dynamics. Each figure looks like a work of art.

3. VTuber & Hololive

IRyS, Gura, AZKi – they are no longer just YouTubers, they are now brands.
The Nendoroids, acrylic stands, and accompanying figures? They're extremely popular. Often completely sold out. Even in Akihabara.

4. Reissues of classics

Evangelion , Naruto , One Piece. Old love never rusts.
But the new figures are on a whole new level. They have a modern look, higher-quality craftsmanship, and often come with little extras that fans will recognize immediately.

Why this is important for you. Even if you're not in Japan (yet)

I know not everyone can just fly to Tokyo.
But that's exactly why I'm keeping an eye on what's going on there for you. So you can find the hottest figures here at OtakuOasis.de .
It often only takes a few months for Japanese trends to arrive in Germany.
And if you take care of it early, you can still get it at a fair price, instead of paying twice as much later on eBay.

Finally

I love walking through Akihabara. For me, it's not just shopping: it's pure passion.
And it is precisely this passion that goes into every single product you find at OtakuOasis.de .

If you feel the same way, then you've come to the right place.
Bring your favorite characters home.