Mega Cat Project.
Mega Cat Project is a cat-centric figure series produced by Megahouse. To appeal to cat lovers and anime fans, this series turns popular anime characters into cats. The sets based on One Piece are titled One Piece Nyan Piece Nyan! (ワンピース ニャンピースニャーン！, Wanpīsu Nyanpīsunyān!?) Each figure is about 3 cm tall, and they are either sold for ¥715 each or ¥5,720 for a box set.[1]
Standard Sets[]
The standard sets are 3 cm tall. They were initially sold for ¥715 each and ¥5,720 for a box set,[1] but now cost ¥800 each.[2]
Vol. 1: I Will be the Pirate King Nyan![]
The first volume is titled I Will be the Pirate King Nyan! (海賊王におれはなるニャン！, Kaizoku-ō ni ore wa naru nyan!?). It was announced on June 2, 2021.[1]
Vol. 2: Luffy and Rivals[]
The second volume is titled Luffy and Rivals (ルフィと好敵手編, Rufi to Kōtekishu-hen?). It was announced on June 1, 2022.[3]
Vol. 3: Luffy and Wano Country Arc-degozaru[]
The third volume is titled Luffy and Wano Country Arc-degozaru (ルフィとワノ国編でござる, Rufi to Wano Kuni Hen-degozaru?).
Vol. 4: Luffy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea[]
The fourth volume is titled Luffy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea (ルフィと王下七武海, Rufi to Ōka Shichibukai?). It was announced October 4, 2023.[2]
Vol. 5: Luffy vs. the Marines[]
The fifth volume is titled Luffy vs. the Marines (ルフィVS海軍, Rufi VS Kaigun?). It was announced May 6, 2024.[4]
Limited Edition Happy Trio[]
A limited edition "Happy Trio" set was announced on June 21, 2024, to celebrate the One Piece anime's 25th anniversary. They are designed to have cute expressions, fitting the set's name.[5]
Vol. 6: Luffy and the Summit War[]
The sixth volume is titled Luffy and the Summit War (ルフィと頂上戦争編, Rufi to Chōjō Sensō-hen?). It was announced on July 2, 2024.[6]
Vol. 7: Maneki-neko Fortune: Lucky Cat Pirates[]
The seventh volume is titled Maneki-neko Fortune: Lucky Cat Pirates (招き猫FORTUNE LUCKY☆CAT PIRATES, Maneki-neko FORTUNE LUCKY ☆ CAT PIRATES?). It was announced on September 3, 2024.[7] They are designed to resemble maneki-neko statues.
Large Sets[]
Large and standard Luffy figurines side-by-side
In addition to the standard 3 cm sets, there exist larger versions of the Mega Cat Project figurines, with a height of 10 cm. These typically cost ¥4,180.[8]
Vol. 1[]
Vol. 2[]
Other[]
Clips[]
One of the clips in use
Rubber versions of the Mega Cat Project figurines were announced on May 31, 2024. These are slightly taller than the standard figurines and feature a large rotating clip on the back, for use as a memo stand or to attach it to a notebook.[9]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ニャンともカワイイ海賊たちが大集合！メガハウス【MEGA CAT PROJECT】にルフィたちが登場！". [A large collection of cute pirates! Luffy and his pirates are joining the MEGA CAT PROJECT from Megahouse!]. One-Piece.com (in Japanese). (June 2, 2021) Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 @Eiichiro_Staff (October 3, 2023). "MEGA CAT PROJECT". Twitter (in Japanese). Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ↑ "ルフィと激闘を繰り広げた好敵手たちが猫に!?ニャンピースニャーン第2弾ラインナップ発表！". [Luffy and his fierce rivals become cats! Nyan Piece Nyan’s second lineup announced!]. One-Piece.com (in Japanese). (June 1, 2022) Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ↑ "ニャンピースニャーン！から「ルフィVS海軍編」が新登場！". [Meow peace meow! "Luffy vs. the Marines" edition is now available!]. One-Piece.com (in Japanese). (May 6, 2024) Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "【#ONEPIECE】ニャンピースニャーン！&るかっぷ限定品発売決定★". [[#ONEPIECE] Nyan Piece Nyan! & Look Up limited edition items to be released★]. MegaHobby (in Japanese). (June 21, 2024) Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ↑ "「るかっぷ」シリーズに"シャンクス"が登場！さらにニャンピースニャーンから新弾も！". One-Piece.com. (July 2, 2024) Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ "るかっぷシリーズに「ジュラキュール・ミホーク」と「クロコダイル」が登場！さらに大好評「招き猫FORTUNE」からニャンピースニャーン！が登場！". One-Piece.com (in Japanese). (September 3, 2024) Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ "MEGA CAT PROJECT ワンピース ニャンとも大きなニャンピースニャーン！". One-Piece.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ↑ "ニャンピースニャーン！がクリップ付きのにゃーんともかわいい半立体ラバーで登場！". One-Piece.com (in Japanese). (May 31, 2024) Retrieved May 31, 2024.