Square Enix is bringing back eight Final Fantasy VII Adorable Arts figures in Japan in December 2026, but the rerelease leaves gaps collectors should plan around.
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Square Enix is reopening a small FF7 collecting window
Square Enix is rereleasing eight Final Fantasy VII Adorable Arts figures in Japan on December 26, 2026, according to Japanese e-store listings covered by Siliconera. Each figure is listed at 7,480 yen, which Siliconera converts to about $46. The immediate tension for collectors is that this is a defined rerun, not a fresh wave that fills every gap in the line.
The returning roster is Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockhart, Sephiroth, Red XIII, Aerith Gainsborough, Vincent Valentine, Yuffie Kisaragi, and Zack Fair. Siliconera reports that these are chibi-style versions of characters tied to Final Fantasy VII and the remake trilogy, and that Square Enix shared photos showing both pose options for each figure.
For anyone tracking Final Fantasy VII merch with a completionist eye, that list is the key fact. The FF7 figures rerelease brings back many of the most visible heroes and antagonists, including the Cloud Strife Adorable Arts figure and the Aerith Tifa Adorable Arts pairing many collectors would likely prioritize. It does not, however, reset the entire Adorable Arts catalogue. Siliconera specifically notes that Barret Wallace and Rufus Shinra are not included in this rerelease, while Cid Highwind has not yet been added to the collection.
The rerelease is confirmed for Japan, while the worldwide picture is softer
The strongest confirmed availability detail is the Japanese date. Siliconera attributes the rerelease announcement to Square Enix and links to Square Enix’s Japanese e-store pages, which place the figures back in Japan on December 26, 2026. That makes the Japan window clear enough for collectors who import, follow Japanese preorders, or use proxy services.
The worldwide timing is less firm in the provided material. Siliconera says the figures should appear worldwide again after the Japan return, and it also notes that some initial runs are available through places such as Square Enix’s Amazon storefront. That is useful guidance, but it is not the same as a dated North American or European preorder page in the source text. No worldwide price, release date, retailer list, or allocation details are provided in the material we have.
That distinction matters for practical buying decisions. If you only buy domestically, the current confirmed anchor is still Japan in late 2026, followed by Siliconera’s expectation of a broader return. If you are comfortable importing, the Japanese listing gives you a concrete date and yen price to plan around. If you are waiting for local distribution, the safer stance is to watch official Square Enix storefronts and trusted retailers rather than assuming every character will be easy to find once overseas listings go live.
Adorable Arts figures trade scale for swappable display choices
Siliconera’s report highlights the defining feature of the Final Fantasy VII Adorable Arts figures: each character comes with parts that let owners choose between two different poses. Depending on the figure, those parts can include alternate faces, arms, or legs. Most of the figures are around four inches tall, while Red XIII is the exception at under three inches.
That puts the line in a different lane from Square Enix’s larger articulated figure families. The Final Fantasy Wiki’s Play Arts overview shows how long Final Fantasy has been represented through Play Arts and Play Arts Kai lines, including Final Fantasy VII, Advent Children, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Those lines are associated with larger action figure collecting, while Adorable Arts is working in a compact, stylized, shelf-friendly format.
The useful comparison for buyers is not only size. A four-inch chibi figure with two pose configurations is closer to a curated party display than a fully expressive action figure. You are choosing which moment or mood belongs on the shelf: Cloud in a more neutral stance or a more dramatic one, Aerith and Tifa posed to match a party lineup, or Sephiroth placed as a focal villain rather than another standard-scale figure competing for space. For collectors who build displays like RPG loadouts, the swappable parts are the progression hook.
The roster is strong, but the omissions shape the real collecting problem
The rerelease lineup covers much of the emotional and narrative spine of Final Fantasy VII. Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, Sephiroth, Red XIII, Yuffie, Vincent, and Zack give collectors a broad spread across the party, the central antagonist, and a major prequel figure. From a shelf composition standpoint, that is a compelling selection, especially if someone missed the first run or entered FF7 collecting through Remake and Rebirth.
The problem is the shape of the missing slots. Siliconera reports that Barret Wallace and Rufus Shinra are not part of this rerun. Cid Highwind is not in the collection yet. That means the rerelease does not create a clean path to a complete core cast, and it does not answer whether Square Enix intends to align Adorable Arts with every major Final Fantasy VII party member.
For a completionist, that should change the buying order. The returning eight are the immediate opportunity, but anyone trying to build a full party should avoid treating this as proof that every absent character is imminent. Barret’s exclusion is especially visible because he is a foundational FF7 party member. Rufus is a different kind of gap, more important for collectors who want Shinra representation. Cid’s absence leaves the line short of another major playable character. Those are not dealbreakers for casual display collectors, but they are the boundaries of this rerelease.
Final Fantasy VII merch has become a long-running parallel campaign
The Final Fantasy Wiki’s Final Fantasy VII Remake merchandise page categorizes official Square Enix merchandise across packaging artwork, music, books, guides, action figures, statues, replicas, jewelry, and miscellaneous items. Its action figure and statue categories include Play Arts Kai, Static Arts, statuettes, and Trading Arts. In other words, Adorable Arts sits inside a much larger Square Enix merchandising ecosystem that has expanded alongside the remake project.
That context helps explain why a rerelease can be important even without a new character announcement. Final Fantasy VII collecting is fragmented across scales, aesthetics, and eras. Some items emphasize Remake realism, some pull from Advent Children or Crisis Core, and some work as stylized interpretations. A collector who wants a consistent shelf line needs availability within one format, not a random mix of similarly named products.
That is also where search confusion can enter. The provided eBay source is for a Bring Arts Cloud Strife Final Fantasy VII action figure, not an Adorable Arts figure. It is a reminder that Final Fantasy VII merch names can be easy to conflate, especially when Cloud appears across multiple Square Enix lines. Anyone specifically looking for Final Fantasy VII Adorable Arts figures should verify the product line name, scale, included parts, and official imagery before buying from marketplace listings.
The case for acting early is practical, not panic-driven
Square Enix has not, in the provided sources, disclosed production quantities or warned that the rereleased figures will be scarce. There is no sourced basis here for claiming a sellout is guaranteed. The practical reason collectors may want to act before stock tightens again is narrower and more grounded: the rerun is specific, dated for Japan, priced in yen, and limited to eight named characters.
That creates a familiar RPG-style resource problem. If you want only one centerpiece, Cloud or Sephiroth will likely be the first targets to monitor. If you collect character pairings, Aerith and Tifa are returning in the same rerelease window, which reduces the risk of building around one and chasing the other later. If your goal is a broader party shelf, the returning lineup gives you Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Red XIII, Yuffie, Vincent, and Zack, but it still leaves Barret and Cid unresolved.
The cautious buyer’s plan is to watch official Square Enix listings first, then reputable retail channels if worldwide listings follow as Siliconera expects. Import buyers should account for shipping, proxy fees, and currency changes beyond the 7,480 yen list price. Marketplace buyers should be especially careful about line names because Bring Arts, Play Arts, Static Arts, Trading Arts, and Adorable Arts serve different collector needs.
For now, the confirmed news is welcome but incomplete. The Final Fantasy VII Adorable Arts figures are coming back in Japan on December 26, 2026, with eight characters and two-pose display options. The unanswered questions are worldwide timing, allocation, and whether Square Enix will eventually close the roster gaps. If these figures fit your shelf plan, this rerelease looks like the cleanest second chance currently on the calendar.