SNACK: 3-line summary
- YOYOYO has unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog Arita Ware “Infinite Blue,” limited to 50 numbered porcelain sculptures worldwide.
- Japan’s price is ¥1,000,000 with tax and shipping; overseas orders cost US$7,000 before shipping and import charges.
- Online lottery entries open October 9, with made-to-order delivery taking up to about 10 months after orders close.
YOYOYO has unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog Arita Ware “Infinite Blue,” a porcelain sculpture marking the character’s 35th anniversary. His running silhouette and a red infinity-shaped trail take shape in ceramic craft, with online lottery applications opening October 9, 2026.
Snackgirls react
Kirari: The blue decoration against that red trail is what catches my eye. I’d love to see how the wave patterns wrap around the curved porcelain surfaces.
Nea: I’d like to follow the infinity-shaped trail around the sculpture. I’m curious how it holds onto the feeling of a Sonic sprint when the whole piece stands still.
A running pose across 50 numbered editions
The sculpture measures 15.6 cm wide, 22.8 cm deep and 21.3 cm high. A lifted leg and the looping, intersecting trail are built into a single porcelain form.
The worldwide run is limited to 50 numbered editions in total, covering both exhibition sales and the online lottery.
Two workshops shape the porcelain and its colors
YOYOYO’s announcement, published by Famitsu, credits 224porcelain with the sculpting and Riso kiln with painting and finishing. 224porcelain brings a background in Hizen Yoshida ware to the work.
The maker describes about eight months of development using 3D tools, mold trials and repeated firing tests to account for shrinkage and distortion in the slender, crossing lines. It says an artisan can form one or two pieces a day, and not every piece makes it to the next production stage.
The curved surfaces carry traditional shippo interlocking-circle, seigaiha wave and yagasuri arrow-feather patterns in gosu underglaze blue. Red overglaze picks out the infinity-shaped trail, giving Sonic’s movement a contrasting line through the sculpture.
Different prices for Japan and overseas orders
In Japan, the price is ¥1,000,000 including tax and shipping. Overseas orders cost US$7,000 before shipping, customs duties and import taxes; those additional charges are paid at checkout. South Korea is among the eligible shipping destinations.
The set includes the sculpture, a certificate, a base and a wooden box.
The pieces are made to order after orders close and delivered sequentially, which may take up to about 10 months. October 9 marks the opening of the exhibition and sales applications, not immediate shipment.
Five first-come purchases in Ikebukuro, plus an online lottery
The sculpture will be displayed at SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-, running October 9–November 1, 2026, at PARCO FACTORY on the seventh floor of Ikebukuro PARCO’s main building. The venue will offer five pieces on a first-come basis, separate from the online lottery.
Exhibition hours are 11:00–21:00 JST, with last admission at 20:30. The final day closes at 18:00.
The first online lottery at YOYOYO Official Store opens October 9 at 10:00 and closes October 18 at 23:59 JST. As of October 6, applications are not yet open; the form will appear when entry begins.
Entry is free and limited to one application per person aged 18 or over with an address in an eligible shipping destination. Multiple applications by the same person are all invalid, and applications for resale are prohibited.
Results will be emailed to all applicants in stages from late October onward. Winners must complete their paid purchase within seven days of notification or their win becomes invalid.
Applicants not selected in the first draw will automatically enter the second draw without applying again. Its timing will be announced later.
Sources and checked date: October 6, 2026 (JST)
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