The store represents one of the largest U.S. appearances of Japan’s capsule-toy vending machines and SEGA’s UFO CATCHER claw machines outside anime conventions
A limited-time arcade experience showcasing more than 100 authentic Japanese gacha capsule-toy machines and dozens of SEGA UFO CATCHER claw machines opened over the weekend on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade.
“Gacha & Catch,” a collaboration between Mitsubishi Corporation, toy manufacturer TOMY Company Ltd., and video game publisher SEGA CORPORATION, welcomed its first visitors Saturday at 1451 3rd Street Promenade.
The interactive pop-up lets guests try to win hundreds of Japan-exclusive prizes, including plush toys and merchandise from major anime and gaming franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Dan Da Dan.
The store represents one of the largest U.S. appearances of Japan’s iconic capsule-toy vending machines and SEGA’s UFO CATCHER claw machines outside anime conventions and specialty arcades. Gacha machines are marking their 60th anniversary in Japan this year, while UFO CATCHER celebrated its 40th in 2025.
Current hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
