{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a71cd0b9d84c5305bea7caa4","clusterId":"c_7657b844871e95b8dfbe5750","slug":"kotobukiya-launches-oshi-works-mini-figures-with-maomao-and-persona-heroes","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kotobukiya Launches OSHI WORKS Mini Figures With Maomao and Persona Heroes","summary":"Kotobukiya has introduced OSHI WORKS Mini, a new chibi figure line designed as a sister brand to its OSHI WORKS series, with a focus on affordable pricing and a global lineup. The first wave includes two versions of Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries, one in her everyday clothes and one in her garden party outfit, as well as the protagonist from Persona 3 Reload and Joker from Persona 5 Royal. Each figure is about 100 millimeters tall, priced at 1,980 yen including tax, and scheduled for release in February 2027. The figures feature a neck ball joint so collectors can adjust the face direction. They come with no accessories, which the sources say maximizes focus on sculpting and painting. The base and package sizes are uniform across the line, allowing figures to be displayed together neatly. Pre-orders for the first wave opened on August 25, 2026, across retailers including Amazon and Rakuten, as listed in one of the articles.","whyItMatters":"The uniform base and package sizes across all OSHI WORKS Mini figures encourage collectors to assemble a full display line, a design choice that positions the line as a collectible series rather than one-off releases.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKotobukiya\u0026#39;s OSHI WORKS Mini line debuts with a 2.3-head-tall chibi proportion that reproduces each character\u0026#39;s original costume and hairstyle. The first wave\u0026#39;s four figures all carry the same price, height, and release month, which is unusual for a launch lineup and signals a standardized approach.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries pair covers two distinct looks for Maomao: her casual clothes and the formal dress she wore to a garden party. The Persona figures draw from specific games in the series, with the protagonist in the S.E.E.S. combat uniform from Persona 3 Reload and Joker in his phantom thief outfit from Persona 5 Royal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe line is positioned as approachable for new collectors, with a simple spec that omits accessories to keep the price low. The neck joint is a ball joint, so the face direction can be changed after assembly. All figures share a common base size and package format, which the sources recommend for stacking on a desk or shelf.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaomao (Casual Clothes)\u003c/strong\u003e: The Apothecary Diaries, 100 mm, 1,980 yen, February 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaomao (Garden Party Ver.)\u003c/strong\u003e: The Apothecary Diaries, 100 mm, 1,980 yen, February 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersona 3 Reload Protagonist\u003c/strong\u003e: S.E.E.S. combat uniform, 100 mm, 1,980 yen, February 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersona 5 Royal Joker\u003c/strong\u003e: Phantom thief outfit, 100 mm, 1,980 yen, February 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS Mini prices Maomao at 1,980 yen with no accessories, betting the sculpt carries the line. The neck ball joint is the only custom touch, and it is the whole pitch.","twitterPost":"Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS Mini sells Maomao at 1,980 yen with zero accessories. The sculpt and the neck joint carry the value.","threadsPost":"Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS Mini drops Maomao at 1,980 yen with no accessories, a deliberate trade-off. The sources say that maximizes focus on sculpt and paint. The neck ball joint is the only moving part, so the line lives or dies on the figure's face.","newsletterBlurb":"Kotobukiya's new OSHI WORKS Mini line brings chibi figures of Maomao (two versions), Persona 3 Reload's protagonist, and Persona 5 Royal's Joker, all at 1,980 yen. Pre-orders are open now for a February 2027 release.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3132562/\",\"title\":\"The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao in Casual Clothes and Maomao Attending the Garden Party, 2 Figures Join Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS Mini Lineup!\"},{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3132506/\",\"title\":\"Persona 3 Reload Protagonist and Persona 5 Royal Joker Get Deformed Figures from Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS Mini Line!\"},{\"source\":\"Anime Anime\",\"url\":\"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/08/25/102358.html\",\"title\":\"「Maomao」in both casual wear and garden party outfit is cute♪ \\\"Persona 3 Reload Protagonist\\\" and more are in the lineup! Pre-orders start for the first wave of the deformed figure series \\\"OSHI WORKS Mini\\\"!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":7489,"outputTokens":1350,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787869793,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T22:22:10.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-27T22:26:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T22:22:10.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_7657b844871e95b8dfbe5750","canonicalTitle":"『薬屋のひとりごと』普段着の猫猫と園遊会に出席した際の猫猫、2種のフィギュアがコトブキヤの「OSHI WORKS Mini」に登場！","representativeArticleId":"a_2599e17add083342c7f85f39","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"The Apothecary Diaries\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Persona 3 Reload\",\"Persona 5 Royal\"],\"studios\":[\"Kotobukiya\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-25T03:28:09.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-25T07:45:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T22:26:46.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3132506/","title":"『ペルソナ3 リロード』主人公、『ペルソナ5 ザ・ロイヤル』ジョーカーがコトブキヤの「OSHI WORKS Mini」からデフォルメフィギュア化！"},{"source":"Anime Anime","url":"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/08/25/102358.html","title":"「猫猫」普段着＆園遊会衣装のどちらも可愛い♪ 「ペルソナ3 リロード 主人公」などもラインナップ！ デフォルメフィギュアシリーズ「OSHI WORKS Mini」第1弾の予約が開始！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["The Apothecary Diaries"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Persona 3 Reload","Persona 5 Royal"],"studios":["Kotobukiya"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":["Each OSHI WORKS Mini figure is approximately 100 millimeters tall and priced at 1,980 yen including tax.","All four figures are scheduled for release in February 2027.","Pre-orders for the first wave opened on August 25, 2026.","The figures use a neck ball joint and come with no accessories to keep the price low."]}