Mira Yurizaki

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at this 1/8th scale figure going up for preorder tomorrow…

Mira Yurizaki!

From the popular anime series ‘Dimension W’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the robot heroine of the series, Mira Yurizaki! She has been sculpted in original pose for the figure, with a bit of a cat-like pose as if she has climbed up to some elevated area.She has been sculpted wearing the memorable outfit she was wearing when she first appeared in the series which features a combination of tight and loose fitting clothes in various different colors. The textures of the various parts of the outfit have also been differentiated making the figure a pleasure to look at no matter which angle you choose to enjoy her from!

“In the year 2072, mankind discovered ‘coils’ to draw out an  inexhaustible supply of energy from Dimension W.”

A lovely 1/8th scale figure of Mira Yurizaki from the progressive Sci-Fi anime series written by Yuuji Iwahara, Dimension W! ♡

She is posed as if she has climbed up on some elevated platform, and half-way up she decided to turn around and look our way! A nice figure that captures Mira in a simple yet dynamic pose that really captures the feeling of movement as she twists around!

Mira is actually an robot that moves with the energy from Dimension W, but those lovely curves and body make me think she is just another cute human!

The open shoulders, twisted hips and the soft, touchable bottom that all come together to create a spectacular body line…

It’s such a wonderful sight!!

Her lower body really captures that soft skin feeling so nicely with the way the clothes snap onto the skin…. and just look at the underside of her elbow!! Every part of the figure has been so beautifully sculpted that its hard for me to decide on where to focus!! You really need to take a nice long look for yourself!

Mira is often referred to as too cute for her own good, but there is something about this figure’s expression that also gives her a bit more of a mature appearance! (/ω\)

While she still keeps that innocent cuteness, the look in her eyes and smile on her face seem to say ‘It’s alright. Just leave it to me”. I think I kind of understand Kyoma’s feeling of trust toward his partner Mira when I look at this expression! っ(*´Д`)=з

Anyway, I’ve been focusing on her human appearance so much, that you might have forgotten that this is actually an robot! Let’s take a look at some of the parts that show that side of her…

Such as this rather interesting tail part!

Such a sharp, metallic appearance…!

Mira has so many human-like features and emotions, but seeing these parts is a very good reminder of her robotic side! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

The glossy paintwork used on the head parts also provide a more robotic appearance to her overall design!

The cable of the tail part actually makes use of that kind of braided wire, giving a nice realistic texture to enjoy as well! ★

Another thing about the outfit to note is how the creases in her outfit have been sculpted to match with the way her body is twisted! You can see it pulling tight at some areas and rather loose at others!


△ It’s the kind of sculpt that caters to all sorts of different fetishes!

Personally I love the layers of her clothing and the box pleat skirt! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

But the gaps of skin around her shoulders and neck area are also lovely! It’s one of those figures that looks great from pretty much any angle you choose which really is one of the best things about figures!! You can enjoy your favorite character from the angle you choose – and notice all sorts of things about them!

For example Mira’s unique hairstyle!

She kind of has a layer of longer hair placed on top of shorter hair! You never really get to see the back of her hair from this angle in the series! This is the power of the figure world!! (。・ω・)ノ゙

This angle also shows off the nape of her neck, her round shoulders and lovely slim arms that all connect to form such lovely curves! You can even see her soft looking thighs as they emerge from the frilly skirt!

Be sure to add the robot powered by Dimension W energy to your collection!♡

The 1/8th scale… 

Mira Yurizaki!

She will be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Plus speaking of Dimension W – these rubber straps are on sale from June!

Nendoroid Plus Trading Rubber Straps: Dimension W!

Be sure to look out for them in stores! ♪

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Finally a quick notice! (σ・∀・)σ

There are a whole bunch of products with preorder deadlines fast approaching!!

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⇒ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Preorder Deadlines

There are quite a few items with GSC Exclusive bonuses as well, so make sure you don’t miss out! (`・ω・´)ゞ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

Perfect weather for a nap. Together with Kirby!

– Kasaho

 

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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( ・∀・) .。oO(Enjoy Mira’s figure…)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Aqua

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The rain has come and the pollen levels are apparently much lower… but for some reason I’m still sneezing! Maybe this sneezing isn’t the hay fever I thought it was…

Tnyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Aqua!

From the anime series ‘Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Syukufuku wo!’ comes a Nendoroid of the beautiful goddess that can also be a rather ditzy, Aqua! She comes with three expressions including a smiling face, a contemptuous expression and a crying expression to show that she can be quite the cry baby. Optional parts include her staff as well as parts to recreate her party trick.Enjoy posing Aqua in all sorts of poses – from showing off her party trick to desperately trying to run away from monsters!

The beautiful goddess has descended!

From the anime series that has already had its second season announced, ‘Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Syukufuku wo!’ comes a Nendoroid of the goddess that Kazuma brought with him to another world – the adorable Aqua! 

Her lovely light blue hair, cute uniform and those eyes filled with curiosity have all been converted into Nendoroid size!!

She also comes with her staff with the cute pink bud on the top! Posed with her big smile together with the staff in hand really captures her naive appearance!♪

Her hem of her skirt in the series is known for its see-through look, which has been faithfully reproduced on the Nendoroid with translucent parts! ☆

(。´-`).。oO(”But… what is the Nendoroid version wearing beneath that…?“)

You’ll have to wait until she joins your collection to confirm that!

Her unique hairstyle and accessory look lovely in Nendoroid size!♪

△ I love the cute little curl where the hair is tied up! ♡

As an Arch Priest with all skills maxed out and the ability to fight in close combat with her staff, Aqua is definitely a worthwhile ally… but there are certain things about her that can make her more of a liability…

We have included expression parts to bring out those sides too! Such as…

A contemptuous expression!

She is giggling so hard there are tears in her eyes!

This expression can also be found on her character page on the official website, but there is something about the chibi Nendoroid design that makes it so much more effective!! I want to hate it, but it’s too cute!! (´□`。) 

But she also comes with another expression…

A Crying Expression!

She might act tough, but when hit by any attack she quickly has a rather childish reaction! This expression and pose capture it perfectly!  (。・ω・)ノ゙

You can also instead hold her prisoner!

△ I can just image her crying voice in my head! ★

Plus! She also comes with parts to recreate her ‘Party Trick’ skills that never help much in battle! She comes with special fan parts that allow you to recreate this scene!

Her Water Party Trick!✧

The little fountain parts at the ends of the fans make use of translucent parts to recreate the water-like appearance!


△ A trick worthy of one who can purify any water into Holy Water! ♪

Enjoy all sorts of sides of Aqua’s personality! ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

Add the cute ‘Useless Goddess’ to your collection!
Nendoroid Aqua!

She’ll be up for preorder from the 19th May 2016! ♡

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will also include a Special Round Base as a bonus!

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

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Snow Miku Season is Here!

What will the 2017 Snow Miku design be?!

That will be decided by the fans! We will be having a special live broadcast next week and will be opening a special site to allow fans to vote for their favorite designs! The live broadcast will also feature a certain special guest from Hokkaido as well as various other Hatsune Miku information!

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Snow Miku Time

Date: 20th May 2016 from 19:00~ JST
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv262567994

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\ We hope to see you there!! /
ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

A squirrel enjoying some breakfast at the Miku Cafe! 

– Kyouko

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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( ・∀・) .。oO(What kind of outfit…)
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(( ・∀・) .。oO(… will this year’s Snow Miku be wearing?!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin


© 2016 暁なつめ・三嶋くろね/KADOKAWA/このすば製作委員会

 

 

Mio Honda: Crystal Night Party Ver.

Today’s Main Feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…
Mio Honda: Crystal Night Party Ver.!

From the popular anime ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of the New Generations member Mio Honda in a ‘Crystal Night Party’ version! Mio is posed wearing the ‘Crystal Night Party’ outfit she is seen wearing in both the opening theme of the anime’s second season as well as in the last episode of the series.

It is an outfit that shouts out what it means to be an idol with it’s shining and colorful design – a design which has been intricately sculpted and painted for fans to enjoy in their collection. Uzuki Shimamura: Crystal Night Party Ver. has already been announced, and a figure of Rin Shibuya in her ‘Crystal Night Party’ outfit is also on the way – so be sure to display the three together!

The second in the ‘Crystal Night Party’ series – Mio Honda!

The naturally cheerful leader of the New Generation’s unit is joining the ‘Crystal Night Party’ series of scale figures! ★

The figure is sculpted by Tomogomahu!

The energetic pose and healthy looking body captures Chanmio so nicely, and the realistic flow and appearance of the outfit has been sculpted in such lovely detail! The pose with the twist in her hips works nicely with the frilly design of the outfit! The long cape-like frills that come off her dress also look so amazing as a figure! ♡

The way she is gripping the skirt causing a few extra creases as well as the creases along her back caused by her twisted hips… you really get a feeling for the weight of the outfit! The way the shoulder accessories are moving around, as well as the sculpt of her hair and the frills on her outfit…

They all give the figure a lovely dynamic feeling! ♪

While the pose is quite simple, it’s such a treat for the eyes for all sorts of different reasons! The smallest little details just make you want to look closer and closer… the sculptwork really is fantastic!! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

Chanmio is also rather well known for her rather impressive body and curves, and the figure really does them justice!

Not only is the characteristic idol outfit sculpted beautifully with each crease and wrinkle carefully thought out, but it also really makes her body-line stand out showing just how soft and toned her skin is! っ(/ω\)

Take a nice close look at the area just above her bellybutton, or the area between her upper arm and the brooch on her chest! They all look so realistic… you can’t help but want to try and run your finger along the various uneven bumps of her outfit and smooth skin… but you’ll have to wait until she joins your collection to do that!

Let’s take a look a little bit lower!

The way her high socks are sculpted pushing into her skin together with the shadow paintwork around the knees really brings out that ‘feeling’ of skin! I tried to take this photo as close as I could without showing too much! You can see the lovely rounded form that continues beneath the skirt! ☆

Once again I just have to point out the creases in her outfit, but also note the pearl paintwork that gives a nice shiny appearance to the figure to give her that glittering appearance of an idol! (●´ω`●)

△  Look at the wrist area on her glove here!

Plus… the friendly, inspiring smile that Chanmio always has to cheer on the New Generations team has also been captured beautifully! ♪

The paintwork as well as expression were both done by the same artist that worked on the previously announced Shimamura Uzuki – Ekoshi! ♥︎

Be sure to enjoy both the incredible sculpt work of the outfit and accessories together with the heart-warming smile once she joins your collection!!  ♪

Mio Honda: Crystal Night Party Ver.

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ★

Just like Uzuki Shimamura: Crystal Night Party Ver., preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Special Staircase Stage Base as a bonus! ♪


△The thickness of the stairs differs to create slightly different shades of pink! ♪

* The same bonus is also planned to be included with Rin Shibuya: Crystal Party Ver.

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

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Snow Miku Season is Here!

What will the 2017 Snow Miku design be?!

That will be decided by the fans! We will be having a special live broadcast next week and will be opening a special site to allow fans to vote for their favorite designs! The live broadcast will also feature a certain special guest from Hokkaido as well as various other Hatsune Miku information!

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Snow Miku Time

Date: 20th May 2016 from 19:00~ JST
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv262567994

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

A photo together with Saber in Kitano, Kobe.
The building seemed to suit the Dress-Up Wedding series nicely!

– UnderB

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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( ・∀・) .。oO(I hope everyone’s looking forward…)
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(( ・∀・) .。oO(… to Shiburin as well!!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin


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Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver.

Hello and to those who don’t know me it’s nice to meet you! There might be some of you that remember me back when I took over the blog for a day quite some time ago…

My name is Chan-shuu (@gscs_hirase), a member of Good Smile Company’s planning team! You may have read the introduction blog that Kahotan wrote for me the other day! I will be writing an article for the blog on weekends around two times a month!

With that said, the first item I will be taking a look at is…

Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver.!

We wish to express our condolences to those who have been affected by the earthquakes that struck Kumamoto prefecture in April 2016. We want to work with our fans to bring back the cheer to Japan by bringing back the ‘Cheerful JAPAN!’ charity project, to help raise funds to aid relief efforts in the Kyushu region.
This product is released as a joint charity project with Nitroplus and DMM.com.Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver. comes with a banner and folding fan as optional parts, as well as a lovely smiling expression to spread the cheer! The Nendoroid will also include badges of Nendoroid Doudanuki Masakuni, Nendoroid Hotarumaru, Nendoroid Heshikiri Hasebe and Nendoroid Petite Kasen Kanesada.
(*Please note that only one expression is included with this product.)For each figure sold Good Smile Company, Nitroplus and DMM.com will donate ¥1000 to aid the relief efforts in Japan.

The previously released Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika is being released in a special version as a part of the Cheerful JAPAN! project!


▲ Here is what is included with the product!

The main body for Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika is kept the same, but he comes with a selection of special parts including a new smiling expression, a ‘Cheerful Japan’ banner as well as folding fan parts!

These are of course all included under the theme of ‘cheering’ to cheer on those who were affected by the recent earthquakes around Kumamoto.

Waving his folding fans with a huge smile!

That bright smile on his face and the large folding fans show he is ready to spread the cheer! Not only do I feel happy looking at him, but he also somehow makes me feel so relaxed… (*^ω^*)


▲ The Good Smile mark can be found on both folding fans!

Both fans are also printed on both sides, so no matter what angle you look from you can feel the cheer! ╭( ・ㅂ・)و ̑̑

The second ‘Cheerful’ item item is this banner with ‘CheerfulJapan!’ written in Japanese on it. The special thing about this banner is the thickness of the pole! It is made the same size as the Touken Ranbu Nendoroid’s swords, and seen all of the Nendoroids can hold their swords…

That means that they can also all hold the banner!

Here we have Nendoroid Ichigo Hitohuri holding the banner! He just shipped out to fans last week!! The smiling expression fits with the cheerful theme rather nicely! (*´∀`*)


Even Heshikiri Hasebe who is currently up for preorder…

Can confidently show his support!! 

Plus, each purchase of the  Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver. will also come with all of these badges!

Special badges of Nendoroid Doudanuki Masakuni, Nendoroid Hotarumaru, Nendoroid Heshikiri Hasebe and Nendoroid Petite Kasen Kanesada!

I’m sure there are some fans that may have noticed the connection here, but all of these characters are characters that have some kind of connection with Kyushu – the area that was most badly affected by the earthquake.

Display them together with your Nendoroids or carry them around on your bag to show your support!

Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver. is currently up for preorder!!

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– How to Purchase –

■ Order Period: 2016/4/25 from 19:00 ~ 2016/5/25 at 21:00 (JST)

*Please see the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP website for shipping details.
→ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Product Page

Price: ¥3,889 (Before Tax)
Release Date: August 2016
Donation: For each figure sold Good Smile Company, Nitroplus and DMM.com will donate ¥1000 to aid the relief efforts in Japan.

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Last but not least, I want to expression my condolences to all those who have been affected by the Kumamoto earthquakes. We came up with the Cheerful Japan project as it was a way for us as a company to support those who need it while still doing what we love, as well as giving fans a product that they can purchase and be proud to own knowing that the money spent will be going to a good cause. I hope this Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika: Cheerful Ver. will bring some cheer to those who need it in some way or another!

Anyway, that’s all from me for now! I’m sure we will meet somewhere again sometime! (・ω・)ノ

Planning Division / Chan-shuu / Twitter ID:@gscs_hirase
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

©2015-2016 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus

A New Contributor to Kahotan Blog: Chan-shuu!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

We had a few seating changes in the offices which left me next to a different person! It was pointed out to me by my new neighbour that I mumble onomatopoeia a lot without realizing it… now I feel bad for all those that have sat next to me in the past! (´・ω・`)

In case any of you missed the announcement the other day, Kahotan Blog will be updated by three different members from this month onward! Today I’m going to be having a quick chat with the second person who will joining the Kahotan blog team – updating around two times per month: Chan-shuu!

To summarize how the blog will be updated from this month onward, I will be updating on most weekdays as usual with Suwabe taking over for one day each week! Chan-shuu will be updating on Sundays around 2 times each month as a little bonus blog! ♪

A New Age of Kahotan Blog! 

You can find the introduction to Suwabe over here: A New Contributor to Kahotan Blog: Suwabe!, and you can also take a read through her first post on the blog which was put up yesterday! ⇒ Phat Company’s Rin Shibuya!

Anyway, today I’m going to be introducing everyone to Chan-shuu! A member of the Good Smile Company team for a good six years now! ★

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A senior in the planning team with a fresh personality and unknown age. His sparkling eyes are excellent at recreating the transformation scene of a certain Rider. He tends to make use of fairly old school phrases when talking but that didn’t come out much in this interview. Be sure to watch him during live broadcasts for the full experience!

* According to Kahotan

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(`・ヵ・) What kind of work do you do at Good Smile Company?”

(・ャ・)  “My work is separated into two main areas! The first is my position on the Product Planning Team! I’ve been in the planning team ever since I joined Good Smile Company and have worked on various Nendoroids, Nendoroid Petites, scale figures and even goods!”

(`・ヵ・)“If I’m not mistaken, the very first figure you planned was… ”

(・ャ・) “Nendoroid Menma! I still think she came out really cute to this day! But I also went a little overboard and ended up adding way too many arm parts… possibly the Nendoroid with the most arms ever!”


△ Nendoroid Menma

(`・ヵ・) “Plus The fact that Menma’s outfit has such short sleeves means that each different hand part needed to switch out the entire arm to avoid seam marks!”

(・ャ・) “At the time I wasn’t thinking much about ease of playability… I just wanted to add as many parts as possible. Ever since then I’ve been keeping both in mind whenever working on new figures.” 

(`・ヵ・) “The items that you work on that stick on my mind the most are the ORANGE ROUGE items such as the Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- and Haikyuu series, but you also worked on lots of other series such as Girls und Panzer and Date A Live, correct?”


△ The recent Nendoroid Heshikiri Hasabe was the 10th Touken Ranbu Nendoroid!

(・ャ・) “That’s right! I’ve always loved figures even long before I joined GSC – from figures of cute girls to hero figures I always loved posing them and taking photos. ORANGE ROUGE reminds me a lot of when I used to take those photos as a hobby which makes it so much fun to work on!” 

△ Chan-shuu in a meeting with the production team! What a lovely smile!

(・ャ・) “Chibi figures like Nendoroids were almost always female figures in my mind in the past, but nowadays male figures fit into the genre just as well! You have to try and keep the cute side as well as their cool side – something that I felt was done really nicely with Nendoroid Toru Oikawa!

(・ャ・) “The invigorating smile that seems to see right through his opponent, a fearless expression to capture his title of ‘Grand King’ and then an expression with his tongue sticking out for a bit more of the cuter side! Most Nendoroids come with three expressions, and this was one that I felt captured a nice range of the character’s personality!”

(`・ヵ・) “Which other characters have you worked on that you felt worked very well in Nendoroid form?”

(・ャ・) “Recently I would have to say that Nendoroid Hotarumaru came out great! For female characters I would have to pick Yunocchi or Umaru-chan… but there really are so many options that it’s hard to choose!

(`・ヵ・) “I’m sure you could speak on the topic for ages! But we still need to hear the second part of your work at GSC, so I’m going to have to cut you off here!”

(・ャ・) “Right! My second main job here at GSC is Release Photo Photography!”

△ Chan-shuu preparing for photos! He looks more serious than usual!

(・ャ・) “The ‘Release Photos’ refer to the product photos of the prototype that are placed on the Good Smile Company official website! I’m involved with most of the photos that you see on the site in some way or another!”

△ An example of a GSC Product Page: Nendoroid Kei Tsukishima!

(・ャ・) “I direct the angles ans posing of the figures, as well as discussing lighting and other details with the cameraman to ensure that each photo shows off the products as close to the real thing as possible! The above photo of Tsukki was taken many different times with various shadows over his face before we ended up with this one! Figure photography is so much fun!!”


△ Talking the cameraman through on where to focus!

(`・ヵ・) “You started working on photography direction from around two years ago, right?”

(・ャ・) “Yep. I always have meetings with all the other planning team members where we discuss what poses and angles we should use for the photos… those meetings always get me so passionate for the product that by the time we are actually taking the photos I can’t wait to bring out each and every little charm about them!! I sometimes think I get a little too excited…”

(`・ヵ・) “I know how you feel!!”

(・ャ・) “Seeing something I planned and helped create be transformed into images and shared around the world really makes me happy! GSC doesn’t release many robotic products so whenever the GSA products come around I always get excited when I finally get them into a certain pose that I was trying to achieve!”


△ GSA Series “New Arhan

(`・ヵ・) “I can understand you directing the photography for Nendoroids and action figures… but what happens with scale figures?”

(・ャ・) “If for example the figure was based on an illustration, we would set the lighting and angles to try and recreate the illustration as faithfully as possible. We try to limit the number of photos that we display for each product, so we need to carefully decide which angles and areas we want to show off the most!”

(`・ヵ・) “Bring out as much of the figure’s charm as possible with a limited number of photos!”

(・ャ・) “In the first place it’s quite hard to determine everything about a figure just from photos, but we definitely try our best to try and recreate the feeling of seeing that figure in person when taking the photos. We really try to ensure that none of the character or figure’s charms are left out of the photos!” 

(`・ヵ・)  “You can see Chan-shuu’s photos not only on the product pages, but also on event banners and special sites like the WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! Exhibition Gallery! ♪ Anyway, what do you have to take your mind off of work sometime? Where is your ‘mental oasis’?”

(・ャ・) “At the moment, that would be my Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika!

△ The corner of Chan-shuu’s desk is a relaxing spot for Mikazuki! ♡

(・ャ・) “Every time I see this expression I can feel my stress levels decrease. When things get really busy I also dust him off a bit for an extra level of calm…” 

(`・ヵ・)  “I see he is standing on the Nendoroid More Tatami Mat: Green!” ♪

(・ャ・) “Having the tatami mat there adds an extra special feeling to the display with hardly any extra work!”

What will Chan-shuu be writing on the blog?

(・ャ・) “I’ll be writing articles for the blog a few times a week, and most of the articles will most likely be reviews of ORANGE ROUGE items. I’ve always loved taking photos of figures and sharing them with everyone, so I’m looking forward to introducing lots of figures to everyone through the blog! I’m a little nervous, but I’m looking forward to sharing with everyone! See you all soon!!”


Yamatonokami Yasusada outdoor photo by Chan-shuu!

I’m sure everyone will love his blogs and that they will have a rather different feel to mine which should be a nice change once in awhile!! Those of you who are interested can also tune into the NicoNico live broadcasts where Chan-shuu often makes appearances to introduce various figures! ★

⇒ GSC NicoNico Douga Channel

I hope everyone will come by and read his blogs when they are released on the weekends!

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Snow Miku Season is Here!

What will the 2017 Snow Miku design be?!

That will be decided by the fans! We will be having a special live broadcast next week and will be opening a special site to allow fans to vote for their favorite designs! The live broadcast will also feature a certain special guest from Hokkaido as well as various other Hatsune Miku information!

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Snow Miku Time

Date: 20th May 2016 from 19:00~ JST
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv262567994

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\ We hope to see you there!! /

ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

I took this picture in a little room that I made for my nendoroids. I think these two Miku are very cute together!

– MeiKo.

 

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

Phat Company’s Rin Shibuya!

Hello everyone, nice to meet you!

My name is Suwabe (@gsc_suwabe), I am one of the two new bloggers that will be writing for Kahotan Blog! My blogs will come once a week on standard weekdays! You can read a little more about these changes and a little interview with me over here! (*’▽’)

Today I’m going to be taking a look at a product currently up for preorder…

Rin Shibuya!

From the popular anime series ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Rin Shibuya! The figure is based on the illustration by Yuusuke Matsuo seen on the 1st volume of the Blu-ray & DVD jacket for the anime series. Her gentle gaze, long hair flowing out behind her and lovely outfit have all been faithfully reproduced based on the original illustration, allowing fans to enjoy Rin by their side whenever they please!

A figure of Rin Shibuta based on the 1st volume of the Blu-ray & DVD jacket for ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ anime series! I’ve been working here at GSC for over two years now, but I’m still always amazed when I see the transformation of an illustration into a figure!! 

Anyway, let’s take a nice close look at all of the lovely details that make this figure so very charming!

Starting off with her expression!!


▲ The expression captures that cool yet wistful look of Shiburin so nicely!
But if we look from a slightly lower angle…
▲ This angle makes her look a little more shy!!
It’s as if she just can’t cover up her mouth with her arm! (*´ω`*)

Or instead from a slightly higher angle…

▲ She’s looking straight forward with a more confident look to her now! ( ;∀;)

This is one of the best things about figures! They are made with so much care and detail that they look great no matter what angle you choose to look from… and can often give a whole different impression when you change the angle!

Anyway, let’s take a closer look at the sculpting!

 ▲ Just look at this skirt! Isn’t it fantastic?!
▲ This is how it looks from the back!

The use of space between the folds in the skirt as well as the gaps between her hair, arm and skirt are all lovely! Plus the way the folds in the skirt bundle up in certain areas looks great!

The illustration obviously only ever displayed the single front angle of the figure, which means everything you see at the back here was all sculpted through the imagination of the figure’s sculptor! I know I would never be able to think up the entire reverse side of an illustration to sculpt the back in such detail…

▲ The edges of the skirt faithfully keep the pale white pattern!

How did they keep the pattern in such intricate detail…
I look forward to seeing how they will reproduce this on the final product!!

The inner white skirt makes use of a translucent material which gives a nice semi-see-through appearance to the design! It’s perfect!!

▲ So close and yet so far!
How can something so frustrating be so pleasing to look at!

You’ll have to wait till she joins your collection to see more!

Plus another part that I really fell in love with are the bare feet and floating loafer shoes…

It really gives the impression that the feet have just been released from the shoes with the way her little toes are sculpted! The shiny appearance of the leather shoes has also been faithfully preserved through some amazing paintwork! It makes me want to feel the smooth leather for myself!

Shiburin herself is actually posed as if floating in the air, and I swear when I look from this angle I can see some angel wings sprouting from her back!!

She really does look like such an angel!!

Be sure to add her to your collection and enjoy the company of the angelic Shiburin whenever you want!!

She is currently up for preorder! (*´▽`*)

Orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the week after next, closing on the 25th May 2016 at 21:00JST! Make sure you don’t forget to order!!

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP: Rin Shibuya

But that’s all from me for today!
I hope to see you all again next week! (*´ω`*)

Corporate Planning Division / Suwabe / Twitter ID:@gsc_suwabe
English Updates: @gsc_kevin

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Nendoroid Taiho

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)\

Today I’m going to be taking a look at the latest of the KanColle Nendoroids!

Nendoroid Taiho!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the First Taiho Class Aircraft Carrier – Taiho! She comes with three expressions including an easy-to-use standard expression, a half-damaged expression as well as an attacking expression for combat scenes.Optional parts include a cartridge that can be held as well as set in both her crossbow and ship deck. She also includes three different state-of-the-art planes to fly by her side including the Ryusei, Reppu and Suisei planes for various different scenes. Special parts are also included which allow you to recreate her half-damaged pose! Simply select the situation you like best!

“Everyone ready? It’s time to get going!
First Mobile Force, heading out!”

The state-of-the-art aircraft carrier that even features an armored flight deck – Taiho is joining the Nendoroids!!

Her short-cut brown hair with slightly longer sides, those calm and confident eyes and the combination of a mini-skirt and short leggings bring all of Taiho’s charms alive in Nendoroid size!! I also love her outfit with the little openings you can see beneath her arms, as well as all the details around the neck and hip areas! Not to mention her awesome ship parts! (・∀・)

Various areas of the ship parts are also connected with Nendoroid joints allowing them to move left and right for all sorts of different posing options! ♪

△ This area wasn’t ever even visible in the original illustration!

As with most Nendoroids, she comes with a selection of different hand parts, and these even allow you to pose her aiming her crossbow! (●´ω`●)

△ Shimada Humikane’s design has been faithfully preserved in this expression!

 By the way! Nendoroid Taiho comes with a total of three cartridges that can be set in the crossbow, ship deck parts and can even be held! Σ(・ω・ノ)ノ!!

△ They read ‘War’ ‘Attack’ and ‘Explosive’! ♪

These little playful options that are often included with the KanColle Nendoroids make them really fun to play with as well as put on display!♡

Anyway, let’s move on to her alternate expressions parts!

First up is her…

Attacking Expression!

This confident expression makes me think of her line in the game, “Come now my brilliant children, show them what you can really do!”

That said, her ‘children’ planes are also included as optional parts to fly by her side! This time around the included planes are Ryusei, Reppu and Suisei!


△ The different designs are faithfully portrayed on the tiny little planes!

She can also be posed in more dynamic action scenes for battle with the included bent leg parts! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Taking a closer look at the armor on her stomach area, the details have been very intricately sculpted onto her design!! You can also get a little look at the short leggings under her skirt! (/ω\)

Anyway, onto her third expression…

A half-damaged expression!!

Oooooooooooohhh!! (/ω\)

Along with the expression, she also comes with various parts to help recreate her half-damaged pose! ♪

– Lower Body Parts – 


△ The little rips look so cute in Nendoroid form!

– Ship Deck Parts – 

△ The end tip of the ship deck swaps out to a damaged version!

– Ship Parts –


△ The bottom of the hull can be swapped out completely to a damaged part!

Plus, the half-damage expression can kind of be used as an embarrassed expression as well!! 

△ Trying to hide her embarrassment with a cartridge! ♡

I’m sure all the Admirals out there will come up with all sorts of fun and interesting poses once she joins your collection! ε=(。・д・。)

Enjoy everything from her normal self  to combat scenes to a more embarrassed side!

Nendoroid Taiho!

She’ll be up for preorder tomorrow!

Preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will as usual include a special Nendoroid Box Sleeve and Special Nendoroid Base! ★

* Nendoroid Taiho’s special base will a a slightly larger 80mm x 80mm base.
* The box sleeve design will be announced at a later date. 

Be sure to consider it when preordering! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

An Alice-themed Miku-san enjoying the warm weather and field horsetail.

– Nanashi

 

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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(( ・∀・) .。oO(… who the next Kanmusu Nendoroid will be?!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin


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Preorders Closing Today!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Just a quick reminder about various items that have preorder deadlines coming up at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP! ★

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⇒ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Preorder Deadlines

There are also quite a few items with GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP exclusive bonuses, so let me do a quick run through of some of the highlights! (●´ω`●)

Yamatonokami Yasusada


A 1/8th scale figure of Yamatonokami Yasusada from the popular  ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘!

The figure is a faithful rendition of his standard pose from the game, and captures his clear expression, slim body-line, the lacquered appearance of his accessories and everything else that makes him unique! You can enjoy this smile by your side whenever you need it!! (´□`。)

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Yamatonokami Yasusada Sword Charm

Blog Review
Special Site with 360° View

Uzuki Shimamura: Crystal Night Party Ver.

A 1/8th scale figure of the New Generation’s Member Uzuki Shimamura from the popular IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS anime series! She is dressed in her Crystal Night Party outfit! ♥︎

The outfit was seen in both the opening for the second season of the anime as well as in the final episode of the series! I’m sure it is an outfit that most fans remember rather well!! Rin Shibuya and Mio Honda are also planned to be joining her in the same scale and outfit series soon! (σ・∀・)σ

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Special Staircase Stage Base

The next two figures in the series will also include the same base, so they can all be displayed together on the full set like this! ♪

△ This is how they could be posed with all three together! ♪

Blog Review
Interview with Expression Artist
Interview with Sculptor/Painter
TV Commercial (YouTube)

Kaori Miyazono (Rerelease)

A rerelease of the 1/8th scale figure of Kaori Miyazono, the popular heroine from ‘Your lie in April’!

The figure is based on an illustration drawn by the original creator of the series, Naoshi Arakawa. The illustration and figure both capture the normally energetic Kaori with a wistful smile on her face so perfectly! The details on the violin she holds and other details such as the texture on her cute shows and little accessories… such a single pose that makes for such an incredible figure.

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Tapestry Illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa 

Blog Review

Nendoroid Co-de Hatsune Miku: Breathe With You Co-de

The ‘Breathe with You’ code from the SEGA feat. HATSUNE MIKU Project’s Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F 2nd is joining the Nendoroid Co-de series!

A rather stylish combination of red, white and black make for a lovely outfit! Not to mention all the cute frills on the design!! The whole design gives Miku a slightly more grown-up, mature look when compared to normal! ♪

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Special ‘Breathe with You’ Badge 

Blog Review

figma Gurlukovich Solider

From the popular game ‘METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY’ comes a figma of Russia’s Gurlukovich Solider!

He comes with all sorts of different parts to recreate some of the memorable poses from the game! Both a glaring and ‘enemy detected’ face are included, and he also comes with an assault rifle, book, and three different emotion effect parts from the game – an exclamation mark, question mark and sleeping effect parts! (・∀・)

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Shotgun 

Review by I.G Sakai (Max Factory Blog) (Japanese)

figma Nico Yazawa

From the anime series ‘LoveLive!’ comes a figma of the Idol Research Club President – Nico Yazawa! ♥︎

She comes with three different expressions to enjoy, as well as a school bag, sunglasses parts and glow sticks of her image color for all sorts of poses! Be sure to complete your figma LoveLive! collection!! ε=(。・д・。)

◆ GSC Online Bonus: Winking Expression 

Review on the Max Factory Blog (Japanese)

The above items and more are all up for preorder until 21:00JST tonight! Don’t miss out!! 

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⇒ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Preorder Deadlines

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

 Sinon-chan is doing her best pose for the camera!

– lychenus

 

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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(( ・∀・) .。oO(… you don’t miss out on any GSC Online Bonuses!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin


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Nendoroid Co-de Hatsune Miku: Red Feather Community Chest Movement 70th Anniversary Commemoration Co-de

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I am already thinking about what to do with my next long weekend. But the nice break has left me ready to work hard once again!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Co-de Hatsune Miku: Red Feather Community Chest Movement 70th Anniversary Commemoration Co-de!

A Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Co-de figure made in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Red Feather Community Chest Movement. She holds a red feather in her hands with an gentle smile on her face and wings on her back creating a truly angelic Miku to add to your collection.

* This product also includes a rubber strap.
* For each figure sold, Crypton Future Media and Good Smile Company will donate ¥300 to the Red Feather Community Chest Movement.

“Supporting one another for a better future.”

An angelic smiling Miku-san holding a red feather is joining the Nendoroid Co-de series!

That cute upward glance, blushing expression, angel wings and that lovely red feather… she really is such an angel!! The figure is also a special charity item for the Red Feather Community Chest Movement, and comes with a special round base with the logo on it! Her futuristic outfit also has a nice glossy effect to it that really makes her stand out! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ


The skirt has been sculpted spread out a bit as if the wind is blowing around her, which suits the feather theme nicely! (●´ω`●)

Let’s take a closer look at her lovely angelic wings!

Even in Nendoroid size the ‘layers’ of the wings have been faithfully included in the sculpt! But the point I really want to focus on…

This adorable expression! ♥︎

The expression is filled with such a kind and gentle feeling, with those rosy red cheeks and V-shaped smile…. it’s just such a pleasure to look at!! I know there have been many different renditions of Miku-san in the Nendoroid world already, but this expression just pulls at my heart so much!!

Let’s have a quick recap for those who are new to the series! ♪

What are Nendoroid Co-de?


Nendoroid Co-de is a new addition to the Nendoroid series based on the theme of dressing-up characters! The figures have fixed poses and each come with four parts – the head, upper garment, lower garment and shoes. Each of these parts can be swapped between characters allowing for all sorts of possibilities. The more you collect, the more dress-up options become available to you!

In other words…! They are simple fixed pose Nendoroids, great for new collectors, with the ability to dress-up in various ways!

They are designed to be fun for Nendoroid collectors to collect, and for younger fans to enjoy playing with and creating all sorts of new dress coordination! You can see all the figures released so far over on the…

Nendoroid Co-de Special Website!♪

Here you can find out more about the Nendoroid Co-de series and see all the previous figures in the series! ★

Anyway, let’s get back to today’s item!!

Those who have donated to the Red Feather Community Chest Movement in the past will know that you receive one of these lovely red feathers when you donate! Here we have Miku holding the actual red feather instead!

Oooooooohhhh!! (´□`。)

How can she be so cute and then still look even cuter?! Note that the actual feather is not included with the figure! It is given to those who donate to the Red Feather Community Chest Movement!

However there is something else that IS included with the figure!

A Nendoroid Plus: Hatsune Miku Red Feather Community Chest Movement Rubber Strap!

△ This will be sent together with the Nendoroid Co-de itself! ★

 

Nendoroid Co-de Hatsune Miku: Red Feather Community Chest Movement 70th Anniversary Commemoration Co-de!


She will be up for preorder from tomorrow!

For each one sold, Crypton Future Media and Good Smile Company will donate ¥300 to the Red Feather Community Chest Movement!

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Finally a quick notice! (σ・∀・)σ

Loads of product preorder deadlines are fast approaching!

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⇒ GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Preorder Deadlines

See above for a full list of upcoming deadlines!

Make sure you don’t miss out! (`・ω・´)ゞ

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♥︎ Today’s Date ♥︎

真姬お嬢さん at アミューズメントパーク (Maki at amusement park)

Maki ojousan(お嬢さん) went to the amusement park first time with her Maid Rin and bodyguard Hanoyo.

 – DAIVAN

 

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office


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(( ・∀・) .。oO(… long weekend is?!)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan
English Updates: @gsc_kevin
 

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A New Contributor to Kahotan Blog: Suwabe!

Some new contributors will be joining the Kahotan Blog from this month… !

Hey, everyone!  Kahotan here.  (@gsc_kahotan)

And believe it or not, just like I said at the get-go…

Today I’ll be telling you all about some new contributors who will be joining the Kahotan Blog, starting this month!

I’ll be updating the Kaho-tan Blog on weekdays for the most part, but…

On those certain days when I’m like, “Ahh!  I need more variation in these writings and photos… a different point of view…!” Shuuchan from the Planning Division and Suwabe from the Planning Management Division will step in to provide a breath of fresh air!

One day out of the week Suwabe will take over the blog, and I’ll hold the reigns for the other days. Shuuchan will pipe in twice a month, updating on Sunday evenings! ♪

With each of us exactly 2 years apart in age, I welcome you all to an

All New Era of the Kaho-tan Blog!

So maybe it’s a good idea to rename the blog, too… !  We’re thinking about it… !

Moving on!  Today I’ll be introducing you to one of these new contributors, my junior, Suwabe! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

It’s her 3rd year with Good Smile Company!  Introducing our Rotation Girl : Suwabe! 

 

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Suwabe.  Her “rotations” are so extreme it’s scary.  Anytime she gets just a little bit excited, it makes me so happy that I can’t help but get excited, too.

I have no idea what she’s like in real life.  She’s rather a mystery.  Likes birds.  Delved into plastic models since joining the company.

※Kaho’s investigative report

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So Suwabe, what do you do?

(・ヮ・) I’m a member of the Planning Managment Division, so for the most part my job consists of meticulous number-and-contract-heavy desk work, like applying to copyright holders for GSC product licenses and whatnot.  Recently, I’ve been handling not only figures but the entire line up, including merchandise.  From product conception to product release, I’m there with the Planning Division every step of the way.

(・ヵ・) And the reason Good Smile Company has been able continue expanding their product line every year is in no small part due to the Planning Management Division!

And I’ve heard you’re also involved in various surreptitious activities… !

(・ヮ・)  Surreptitious activities… I wouldn’t say that, but I am a member of the Production Committee for Red Bull Air Race in Chiba – the most cutting edge 3D motor sport – and have been working on product development.  

And I’m also one of the people managing the official Twitter account for the event! ( @rbar_jp_gsc

(`・ヵ・´) My goodness… !  Don’t tell me that thing you’re playing with is… !

(・ヮ・) It’s a product sample of the “Red Bull Air Race transforming plane,” available for pre-order now.  You can read more about it over at the GoodSmile Lab blog, so be sure to check it out!

(`・ヵ・)  Oh, right!  You’re a GoodSmile Lab member, too!

(・ヮ・) Yes, I am!  In addition to information about the Red Bull Air Race that I mentioned, GoodSmile Lab also provides reviews of products that are just about to hit the shelves.

(。´ヵ`) The way you really pour yourself into your play is… something I really admire.

 

(・ヮ・) I, uh?!  Um, thank you… (?)

 

 

(・ヵ・) Time for a bit of review!

Every year we challenge a group of new GSC recruits to develop a product from planning to production.  To put it simply, it’s a group of 1st-2nd year GSC employees who get together with the objective of developing a new product – and that group is called the “GoodSmile Lab!”

And the various things they document day to day are recorded over at the GoodSmile Lab Blog

This team of new recruits that started with my generation is still alive and kicking… !

The Nendoroid More series also has it’s roots in the GoodSmile Lab

And the “Nendoroid More” series name is something one of us came up with, too!

(`・ヵ・) Suwabe, in your generation, GoodSmile Labs came up with Good Smile’s first ever cosmetic line, right!?

(・ヮ・) That’s right!  The Love Live! Colorful Liquid Eyeliner (released in July 2015) is something that I and the 3 other 2014 recruits developed.  We did everything from the product details to a how-to tutorial, all the way to the product release.  We talk all about it on our special product page as well as in the GoodSmile Lab blog, so please check it out!

(・ヵ・) This was available at the Animelo Summer Live concert event, among other places!  Do any of you out there have one of these?

But Suwabe, I also hear you traipsed the bounds of your department to plan a Nendoroid… ?

(・ヮ・)  Some of you may have caught on because of my desktop wallpaper earlier… But I was in charge of planning for Nendoroid Cyan, scheduled for release in August 2016.

(・ヵ・) So what led you to being in charge of this product… ?

(・ヮ・) After I’d worked here for 2 years, I realized that I wanted to know even more about inner workings of product planning.  Since I noticed that my department is quite removed from all that, dealing with license applications and contracts with the copyright holders… I wanted to learn more about that other, and until now completely unknown side, through actually planning a product.

And around that time, I heard that GSC had just started talking about merchandising for “Show By Rock!!”  And since I’ve always loved Sanrio products, I thought, “This is my chance!”  I posited myself as one of the planning supervisors.

(・ヵ・) Traipsing the bounds of your own department to take part in product planning – just as you’d expect from a GoodSmile Lab member!

So how was it, taking on the challenge of product planning?

(・ヮ・) In a word, it was super fun!

I got to participate in meetings with the artists, who I’d usually never interact with, and talk about modelling, take developmental photos, display it at events, create buzz about it via social media… I came to realize that planning supervisors really wear a lot of hats.

Here’s an illustrated diary page drawn by Suwabe featuring Wooser!

I really wanted fans of “Show by Rock!!” to like it more than anything, so I thought to myself what kind of poses I wanted to see, and also doubted my own judgement quite a bit – there was a lot of trail and error from start to finish, but even that was new and exciting… !

And even though I had a lot of experience communicating with copyright holders via paperwork and whatnot, I learned a lot being able to talk to them about the planning side of things – like how to make the product more cute or convey their message to fans.

Though that experience, I came to think about my relationship with the copyright holders differently.

( ・ヵ・) To create excitement about the series through the product is something that probably translates well into the Red Bull Air Race series she’s currently working on!

 

Where is Suwabe’s mental oasis?

( ・ヵ・) Well Suwabe, where is it that your mind takes refuge from the everyday – your mental oasis?

 

(・ヮ・) Right here!

(・ヵ・ ) Oh!  This is a shelf on your desk!

 

(・ヮ・) This is the spot where I find solace, where I collect all my favorite figures.

I keep birds at my parents’ house, but since I can’t return to see them very often I bury my sorrows in this bird merchandise here…

 

(・ヵ・ )  So you do like birds – I knew it!  You tweeted something about it over Golden Week, right?

(・ヮ・) I hadn’t seen them in so long I just started recording videos without even thinking!

These guys are just so cute! ♡

(。´`。) Suwabe is really getting excited… !)

(・ヮ・) I also like characters that exude an air of innocence,  so I keep those kinds of figures together with the Fang of the Sun – Dougram plastic models that I started building since I joined!

( ・ヵ・) She likes robots and innocent little girls♡ Suwabe, I can’t wait to see what your next plastic model will be!

Lastly, let’s hear your thoughts on what’s to come!

(・ヮ・) I’ll be appearing here on the Kaho-tan blog once a week, so I guess instead of a Lab blogger, I’ll be a weekly Kaho-tan blogger (?).  Well… Suwabe here and I’m pleased to meet you.

I’ll try to utilize all my experience from posting on the Lab blog, and do my best to give you the info you want to know from all sorts of new angles and vantage points to make the Kaho-tan Blog even more exciting!

And I’ll keep blogging my heart out over at the Lab with all of the other members, too – OK!

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So – what do you all think!?

Suwabe maintains her cool in the face of adversity and gets excited without losing control, but when she really likes something that love runs deep!

Suwabe will be graduating from the GoodSmile Lab pretty soon, but you’ll still be able read her past blog posts, filled with her more playful side  (。・ω・)ノ゙

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So there you have it!  From now on, Suwabe will be filling in for me once a week.  You’ll be hearing from her again in the near future!

Thanks for reading, and be sure to tune in next time

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♥︎Today’s Date♥

 

Today I saw a small and pretty flower in the garden.

Oh, how much I love spring. And Alice seems to also like the gift from Rin!

Photographer:  Lisa

What is ‘Today’s Date’?

Today’s date is a photo corner featuring figure photos sent in by fans with the theme ‘The Perfect Date’. See the bottom of this post for details on how to take part: Kahotan Post Office

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    ( ・∀・) .。oO(Next week…)
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Planning Team / Kahotan / Twitter ID:@gsc_kahotan