Check out our photo-heavy report on the venue-exclusive content at Monster Hunter Festa '26, held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe! The event took full advantage of Makuhari Messe Halls 2 and 3.
Monster Hunter Festa '26 Event Report Part 1
Long lines formed around Makuhari Messe from early in the morning.
As soon as the doors opened, many hunters made their entrance.
Photo spots and...
The handler Alma was there to welcome the hunters!
Lots of Life-Sized Monsters
And the highlight of this event, the life-sized Nu Udra.
It is seriously, truly huge.
A hunter straddling a Seikret and...
Seregios!
Zinogre!
Lagiacrus, Rathalos, and Rajang!
As part of the Monster Hunter Bridge interactive content developed for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, some incredibly cute Palicoes also made a business trip to the venue!
Special Collaborations Jimny Nomad and DR-Z4S Also on Display
The Jimny Nomad and DR-Z4S, collaborations between Capcom and Suzuki, were also on display!
They were also exhibited at events like Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, but seeing them again, they are just too cool...
Collaboration commemorative goods were also distributed exclusively at the venue.
Many More Goods Coming in the Future
All kinds of goods were on display together, from items already on sale to those scheduled for future release!
Wooden barrels and accessory cases currently on sale at URAKITA Studio!
A collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and manga artist Bkub Okawa (@bkub_comic), famous for Pop Team Epic!
The many characters drawn with his unique touch are all charming.
Reservations have already begun on various EC sites, and they are scheduled for release in March 2026.
Ichiban Kuji Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for release on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The quality makes you want everything, from the Prize A and Last One Prize Arkveld figures to the keychains and hand towels.
Monster Hunter Bridge on a Business Trip!
From the Monster Hunter Bridge exhibited at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, comes Monster Hunter Bridge mini: Play with Felyne, which focuses on the interaction experience with Felynes.
Hunters wearing VR goggles were seen interacting with Felynes intently.
Hunters Are Amazing Life-Sized Footprint Display
An area where you can experience the footprints of giant monsters such as Arkveld, Quematrice, Gogmazios, and Uth Duna...
The sheer size led to comments like hunters are amazing.
On the other hand, you can photograph your own feet with realistic-sized hunter footprints or...
Small and cute Wudwud footprints.
Get a Monster Comparison Chart Sticker via the Stamp Rally!
By collecting stamps in the monster stamp rally set up inside the venue...
You can receive an original monster comparison chart sticker.
I always love the comparison chart projects.
Monster Hunter Wilds also features plenty of endemic life!
Valuable Original Art Display Area
Original artwork of monsters, endemic life, and various equipment appearing in Monster Hunter Wilds was all on display!
It was clear that everyone was gathering around their favorite monster or favorite weapon.
Long Lines at the e-Capcom Pop-Up Store
The e-Capcom pop-up store, where you can purchase various Capcom goods in addition to the Monster Hunter series.
Unbelievably, it was so crowded that there was a 3-hour wait as of 12:00 PM.
Monster Hunter and Capcom are truly amazing.
...And that concludes Monster Hunter Festa '26 Event Report Part 1!