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Direct Cars to launch 7 Fist of the North Star campers at ¥7.77 million each

21.07.2026 22:23 2 min 5 sources
cho-animedia.jp JPN + 4 more
Direct Cars to launch 7 Fist of the North Star campers at ¥7.77 million each
Original source: 超!アニメディア

In Brief

Direct Cars will unveil a limited edition of 7 campers inspired by the anime 'Fist of the North Star' at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026. Price starts at ¥7,770,000. Orders accepted from July 11 to September 13.

Direct Cars (Mie Prefecture) has announced a limited edition of seven exclusive campers themed after the anime 'Fist of the North Star'. The model, named 'Legend of End-of-the-Century Camping: Fist of the North Star', will debut at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026 starting July 11. The price is from ¥7,770,000.

Specifications and features

  • Base: new Toyota HiAce Wagon (8th generation, 7 seats).
  • Exterior: front bumper, roof rails, 16-inch wheels.
  • Interior: leather upholstery, faux metal and concrete finishes, anime logo embroidery on headrests.
  • Ceiling with Big Dipper constellation lighting.
  • Rear window panel featuring one of four characters (Kenshiro, Raoh, Toki, or Jagi) with an autograph by manga artist Tetsuo Hara.

Applications for the lottery are accepted from July 11 to September 13, 2026 at the show venue or Direct Cars stores in Suzuka, Atsugi, and Fukuoka. Winners will be announced in late September.

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Direct Cars to release 7 Fist of the North Star campers for 7.77 million yen

07.07.2026 cho-animedia.jp JPN Original source

Fist of the North Star camper van limited to 7 units, from ¥7.77 million

07.07.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars to unveil 7 limited-edition 'Fist of the North Star' campers at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

07.07.2026 s.response.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars to release limited edition of 7 campers based on anime 'Fist of the North Star'

07.07.2026 coamix.co.jp ENG Original source

Direct Cars to unveil 7 limited-edition campers inspired by 'Fist of the North Star' anime at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

06.07.2026 prtimes.jp JPN Original source

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