Building a collection of anime and video game figures is an expensive hobby, with the small collection I have (some of which have been covered on The Otaku’s Study) easily costing me thousands of dollars to acquire over the last couple of yours. Therefore if you are someone whose favourite characters shift with every season or prefer mainstream characters. and don’t have some form of disposable income, then it might not be the hobby for you. While I have had to pull back from purchasing any new figures for the last couple of months, I would like to use the Figured as Much series on a monthly basis to look at some of my favourite picks of figures launching in Japan each month.
Below are just a handful of picks available. While I refer to Good Smile Company, Amiami, HobbyLink Japan and HobbySearch when it comes to pre-ordering each of these; these are not endorsements for any online store and are purely because I have used these stores before or have friends who have done so.
Spice & Wolf Holo: Plentiful Apple Harvest Ver.
狼と香辛料 ホロ 豊穣の林檎ver.
1/7 Scale | ABS&PVC | Pre-order from GMS, AmiAmi, HS, HL
The wolf girl cheerfully carrying apples!
From the light novel series that recently celebrated its 13th anniversary, “Spice and Wolf”, comes a scale figure of Holo the Wise Wolf. Holo has been recreated based on an illustration by Jyuu Ayakura from the original novel. The figure features a dynamic sculpt with Holo nimbly running while carrying apples. Be sure to add her to your collection!
Fate/Grand Order Mash Kyrielight ~Dangerous Beast~
Fate/Grand Order マシュ・キリエライト ～デンジャラス・ビースト～
1/7 Scale | ABS&PVC | Pre-order from GMS, AmiAmi, HS, HL
On the night of Halloween, a most dangerous beast arises…
From the popular smartphone game “Fate/Grand Order” comes a scale figure of Mash Kyrielight in her costume based on the Halloween exclusive craft essence “Dangerous Beast”! Mash’s lovely curves (carefully engineered by… Fou-kun?) and the purple gradation of her beast-like costume make for a bewitching figure that is sure to please fans of the game. Masters, be sure to add her to your collection!
The Idolm@ster Million Live Tsumugi Shiraishi: Fumidashita Yume e no Ippo Ver.
白石紬 踏み出した夢への一歩
1/8 Scale | ABS&PVC | Pre-order from GMS, AmiAmi, HS, HL
“I… want to sing more!”
From the popular idol production game “THE iDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!: THEATER DAYS” comes a 1/8th scale figure of Tsumugi Shiraishi! Using her costume from the card “Fumidashita Yume e no Ippo” as a basis, her gorgeous stage outfit and dignified expression from the original illustration have been faithfully recreated. Careful attention to detail has also been taken to the small decorations adorning her costume.
No Game No Life Izuna Hatsuse
ノーゲーム・ノーライフ 初瀬いづな
1/7 Scale | ABS&PVC | Pre-order from GMS, AmiAmi, HS, HL
“Why are you touching me? Please.”
From the anime series “No Game No Life” comes a 1/7th scale figure of the Werebeast and Eastern Union Ambassador to Elchea, Izuna Hatsuse! Her gorgeous patterned kimono is displayed on the ground as Izuna sits boldly exposed.
The figure showcases the series’ unique color palette and captures Izuna’s adorable expression in great detail. In addition, chibi figures of Ino and Miko are included, allowing you to customize your display to your liking!
To Love-Ru Darkness Mikan Yuuki
To LOVEる-とらぶる- ダークネス 結城美柑
1/7 Scale | ABS&PVC | Pre-order from GMS, AmiAmi, HS, HL
The devilish little sister is now a wolf girl!
From “To Love-Ru Darkness” comes a scale figure of the protagonist Rito Yuki’s sister, Mikan Yuki in a wolf costume! She’s been carefully recreated enjoying an ice cream bar while sitting down and relaxing. Be sure to add her to your collection!
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Shea Haulia
ありふれた職業で世界最強 シア・ハウリア
1/7 Scale | PVC | Pre-order from AmiAmi, HS, HL
Is the Order a Rabbit?? Chino (Summer Uniform)
ご注文はうさぎですか？？ チノ(Summer Uniform)
1/7 Scale | PVC | Pre-order from AmiAmi, HS, HL
Eromanga Sensei Sagiri Izumi Ending Mode
エロマンガ先生 和泉紗霧 エンディングmode
1/7 Scale | PVC | Pre-order from AmiAmi, HS, HL
