Welp… bad news for Pizza Cat fans. 😿🍕

Nakama Press has officially delayed Samurai Pizza Cats Vol. 1 again — this time pushing the release window back by another two months.

At this point, the manga has gone from:
➡ April 2026
➡ August 2026
➡ now October 2026.

I’m trying to stay optimistic, because the franchise itself is more alive right now than it has been in decades:
🎮 upcoming game
🤖 new model kits & figures
📚 manga revival
🐱 growing overseas interest

…but I’d be lying if I said the repeated delays weren’t frustrating. 😅

Hopefully this means we’ll end up with a final product with extra polish, stronger coordination with Tatsunoko, better production quality, and long-term plans for the series…. rather than trouble behind the scenes.

For now, we wait. Again. 🫠

Okay, these are ADORABLE. 😭💖

Fan artists like DatPizzaCat continue to prove that the Samurai Pizza Cats fandom has some of the most creative people on the planet.

Francine and Polly as stylish gyaru girls was not on my 2026 bingo card… but honestly? The artist absolutely nailed this concept. ✨🐾

The colors, expressions, accessories, poses — this feels like the perfect mix of:

💅 retro anime energy

💅 fashion gremlin chaos

💅 and SPC personality

The artist is currently taking preorders for these acrylic standees, along with sticker orders as well!

Mine are now preordered, and I can’t wait to add them to my collection!

⚠ IMPORTANT WARNING ⚠

Out of respect for the artist, the preview image is watermarked.

Also: the artist’s shop/gallery contains NSFW/adult artwork that is NOT intended for children. Please browse responsibly.

🎨 Artist: @DatPizzaCat on X

🛒 Shop (18+ warning): https://yorunoecchi.com/collections/pizzacat

🖼 FurAffinity Gallery (18+ warning): https://www.furaffinity.net/user/pizzacat/

BellFine just confirmed that Karamaru’s finished prototype will be revealed at the Shizuoka Hobby Show… and yeah, I’m STOKED. 😭💚

They’re debuting it at one of the biggest model/figure events in Japan, Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026.

For anyone keeping score:
✔ Yattaro model kit — confirmed, preorders starting
✔ Toritsukkun — INCLUDED (already a massive win)
✔ Karamaru — fully completed prototype ready for public reveal

Let that sink in for a second…

We’re not getting one-off nostalgia bait.
We’re getting a LINEUP.

And honestly? This is HUGE.

Karamaru has been criminally underrepresented in modern merch for YEARS. Outside of older Bandai-era releases, he’s basically been sitting in villain jail… and now?

👉 He’s getting a proper, modern, articulated figure
👉 With BellFine’s level of detail
👉 And likely the same love they’re giving Yattaro

This is the kind of momentum that turns “hey, remember this show?” into
“oh… we’re doing a full comeback, aren’t we?”

Between the upcoming game, new figures, and companies actually investing in the brand again…

Yeah.
We’re not imagining it anymore.

Samurai Pizza Cats is waking up. 🐾🔥

And I am 1000% here for it

BellFine is officially opening preorders for their Samurai Pizza Cats (キャッ党忍伝てやんでえ) Yattaro & Toritsukkun 1/12 model kit—and this thing is STACKED.

We’re getting:

• Yattaro (~115mm) with multiple faceplates, hands, and expressions

• Toritsukkun (~110mm / ~248mm wingspan!)

• A full combination gimmick to recreate the Mega Nyanki form

• Wide articulation (yes, even the ears 👀)

• AND beautifully faithful anime-style sculpting

💥 BONUS ALERT 💥

Preordering through BellFine’s official shop includes an Omi-chan acrylic stand (not for sale separately 👀)

Honestly?

This is shaping up to be the most accessible Toritsukkun armor release since ES Gokin—and that alone makes this a must-watch.

After years of drought, we’re now getting:

➡ A new game

➡ Multiple figure lines

➡ AND fully realized model kits

Yeah… something’s definitely happening with this series. 😏

Preorders open: May 1st, 11:00 JST

➡https://shop.bellfine.co.jp/view/item/000000000640

You already know I’m ready.

We are SO back.

BellFine just confirmed that preorders for their Kyattou Ninden Teyandee (Samurai Pizza Cats) kit are starting soon, featuring:

🐾 Yattaro (Speedy Cerviche)

🛠 + Toritsukkun support mecha

And here’s the important part…

This is NOT just “another Speedy.”

This is the first accessible Toritsukkun armour Nyanki we’ve seen since the ES Gokin line disappeared into aftermarket insanity. 💀💸

For newer fans: this is your chance to finally own this form without selling a kidney.

Between the painted prototype, official promo push, and now preorder timing…

Yeah, this line is very real—and it’s moving.

If this performs well, it could open the floodgates for the Karamaru/Bad Bird prototype they were proudly displaying at events.

Stay sharp. This is one you won’t want to miss! More details to come.

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