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Good Smile Company @ Comic Market 85! ♪

What is this I see before me…!!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Last Summer I went to Comiket for the first time and got completely lost before I managed to find my way to the industry booths… ^^;

Winter Comiket is now only 8 days away, and GSC will be at the event! Today I’ll be taking a look at some of the items that will be on sale! (｀・ω・´)

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Comic Market (Comiket) 85

Date：　29th December 2013 – 31st December 2013
          10:00 ~ 16:00 (Industry Booths open until 17:00)
Location: Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight)
Booth: Good Smile Company Booth (Industry Booth #344)
Tickets: Free Entrance (Catalog: ¥2,400)

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We will have various goods on sale from the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-’, as well as goods from the popular ULTRA SUPER PICTURES anime series ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-’, ‘KILL la KILL’, ‘Miss Monochrome’ and ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc’.

For location information and more, be sure to check the Industry Booth pamphlet!

The industry booth pamphlet can be found for free at Tora no Ana and animate stores! You’ll also be able to get hold of it at the event itself! ♪

Anyway, let’s take a closer look at what will be at the booth! (o・ω・o)ノ

Kantai Collection -KanColle-


* This will be sold as a box of six only.

Akagi’s Nendoroid was recently announced, but you can get her as a rubber strap much sooner! (ﾉ)･ω･(ヾ)

Those interested in the Nendoroid be sure to check out the product page though: Nendoroid Akagi ★

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-


The details on the I-401 T-shirt are simply fantastic, and the Yotaroh T-shirt is simply adorable… I want one myself! φ(*’д’* )

The Corrosion Torpedo is quite large – here is a picture for comparison!

You can shout out Iona’s lines and throw it somewhere to really feel like a part of the anime!! You just need someone willing to take the role of the Fleet of Fog and be hit by the torpedo!

Ah, today’s goods photos feature special appearances by Kimuraya from the MD Team! Thank you!!

KILL la KILL


Here we have Kimuraya equipped with the Scissor Blade!

This is filled with nothing but air, allowing you to fight against anyone safely! ♪


* Place nice everyone!

Miss Monochrome

The ‘Giant’ Roo-chan badge is in fact rather huge! ★

This is a completely Comiket exclusive item, so it’s likely to become rather rare! Kimuraya enjoys attaching a string to Roo-chan and taking him for walks!


* The product shown here is an experiment! It’s not the badge!

wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc

With this charm you’re sure to rake in the money!

Those who purchase a certain amount at the booth will also receive a GSC x USP bag to hold your goodies in for free! ☆

The design hasn’t been finalized just yet, but you can read up more details here: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1176/?lo=en-us

And finally, a quick notice! This month we will be having the Kahotan Station live broadcast once again!

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Kahotan Station: December

Date: 25th December 20:00JST ~
Timeshift: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv162961020
Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/ch209

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This month we’ll be looking at the following!

◆ Winter Comic Market Sales Items!
Special guests from TRIGGER & USP will join us! ☆
Maybe we’ll hear some inside stories of anime production!

◇ Scale Figure: KILL la KILL’s Ryuko Matoi – Revealed! ♪
◆ The full story of figma Shimakaze!
◇ New Nendoroids from US Comics!?
◆ Two figures from GOD EATER 2!
◇ Peeks at some KanColle products! ★
◆ A birthday party for Captain Levi!!!

Bonus Info! ☆
The younger of the world’s most famous plumbers might also be making an appearance! (｡・д・｡)

This will be the last live broadcast of 2013, so we’ll be sure to make it a special one! It’s on Christmas day, but if you have the time I hope you’ll join us!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Nendoroid Suruga Kanbaru & Snow Miku 2014 Debut Event

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently had to add a extra blanket to my futon… it’s really starting to get chilly at night now! It’s nice and warm with my blankie though!

Today I’ve got a couple of topics to get through… but of course first up is my review of the Nendoroid I showed off briefly yesterday…

Nendoroid Suruga Kanbaru!

From the popular anime series ‘Bakemonogatari’ comes a Nendoroid of Suruga Kanbaru! Optional parts include one of the key items from Kanbaru’s story, the ‘Devil’s Paw’ as well as a basketball to show her off as the ace of the Basketball Club!

An entranced expression, a number of books and sitting parts are also included to pose her absorbed in her reading – all sorts of parts allowing you to recreate various scenes from the series! Be sure to display her with the other figures in the series to fully recreate the Bakemonogatari universe!

The third Nendoroid from Bakemonogatari, Kanbaru! ♥

Just this one photo makes her look like a sporty girl… but I’m sure most of us know she has many other sides to her than just that! She’s also a lovely, bright hentai-san! ＜●＞＜●＞!! Nom nom!

You can also display her with Nendoroid Hitagi Senjougahara to complete the…
Valhalla Combo!


This is how she looks from the back!


Her basketball is detailed down to the logo!


I’m sure the leggings under her skirt are also just as detailed! （/ω・＼) *peek*


Black leggings! (・∀・) Yay!!

I never really understood the appeal of short leggings like this until I met Kanbaru! She changed my mind though! ♥

However! Kanbaru comes with more extras than just her basketball!

First up… the Devil’s Arm!

This monkey-like arm plays some rather important toles in the ‘Suruga Monkey’ story… I can’t go into much detail here, but it’s definitely a part that had to be included with Kanbaru! (´□｀｡)

The hair-like appearance has been sculpted nicely, giving it a lovely mismatched appearance!

It’s a rather unusual part to be included with a Nendoroid! ((((；ﾟДﾟ))))

Unusual… but in a way that definitely suits Bakemonogatari!

(・∀・) “Ooh! Kanbaru! She’ll be up for preorder soon!”

We’re joined by Kanbaru’s planner, Otanaka-shi!

(・∀・) “Let me introduce my favorite expression part…!”


(・∀・) “Her confident laughing expression!”

Ooh! It suits her so well, particularly in this pose! （*´▽｀*）♥

(・∀・) “I don’t think there are many characters that this expression would work on… but it suits Kanbaru perfectly!”

Agreed! I think the expression will also suit her well posed with the basketball!


(・∀・) “I also recommend displaying her with Gahara-san!”


Ooh! You can really bring out Kanbaru’s playful side with this expression! ♪

(・∀・) “She also has another expression part!”


She looks completely entranced reading her lovely selection of books! ♥

(・∀・) “Yep! Using this expression you can pose her absorbed in her… ‘special’ books!”

This means you can take a similar pose to the scale figure of Kanbaru, based on the 3rd volume jacket illustration of the Blu-ray and DVD!

Not to mention that you get sitting parts! I love sitting parts!! ♪

(・∀・) “All the books in the photo above will be included with the Nendoroid!”


Five sets of three, two sets of two and a single… 20 closed books are included with the Nendoroid! Not to mention she also has one open book to hold!


I really like this expression! She really looks completely absorbed by the book…

(・∀・) “The books can be positioned around Kanbaru however you like! You can recreate her room with the books in all the right places!


(I almost couldn’t help myself from trying to look between those inviting legs…)

An exchangeable arm, sitting parts, two expressions and a load of books… I’m sure fans will be most satisfied! (*´Д｀)=з

(・∀・) “There is actually still one more optional part! An effect part!”

Ooh! This must be the B-Dash!


(・∀・) “Kanbaru is known as the ‘Godspeed Angel’, and these parts help show that in Nendoroid size!”

But, but…! If I can recreate the B-Dash, then I also want to recreate the 2nd story jump… and then I need a Nendoroid Koyomi Araragi! (´；ω；｀)

(・∀・) “… the other heroines are all planned for release! You can look forward to them!”

But if I don’t have Araragi-kun… how do I recreate the harem?!

(・∀・) “R-Right, well… I’m sure we’ll get to him at some point!”

I look forward to the good news of future Bakemonogatari Nendoroids! ♡

Also… ever since I saw that Devil’s Hand I’ve been waiting to attach a certain expression to her…!


Nendoroid Hibiki Tachibana’s frenzied expression to help recreate a certain scene from the anime! This is why Nendoroids are so much fun!! ♪

Nendoroid Suruga Kanbaru!


She’ll be up for preorder from the 19th November! ☆

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A also have good news for all our cycling Admirals!

GSR Gear’s
Kantai Collection -Kancolle-: Cycle Wear Series!


Along with cycling jerseys there are also bottles and handlebar caps! ♪


All the items above as well as a windbreaker and two back-pocket T-shirts are available in the set! The Rensouhou-chan handlebar caps are adorable!

Product details can be found here: http://gear.goodsmileracing.com/item_kankore.html

These items will be available for order on the 24th November at the Cycle Art Festival 2013! (Orders will be cash-on-delivery, payments will not be taken at the event.)

Be sure to visit the GSR Gear Booth if you visit the event! ☆

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Speaking of events! On the 17th November in Hokkaido…
Next year’s Nendoroid Snow Miku will be revealed!


At a special Snow Miku event, the 2014 Snow Miku prototype will be on display!

Details can be found on the following sites:
Snow Miku 2014: http://www.crypton.co.jp/mp/pages/special/snowmiku2014/
piapro Blog: http://blog.piapro.jp/

I’ll be sneaking off to Hokkaido myself for the event! ( -ﾉｪ-)

I’ll be reporting from the event whenever possible, so keep an eye out on my twitter for updates!

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Finally a quick notice! ♥

Tomorrow the entire series of ‘Genei o Kakeru Taiyou’ will be streamed on NicoNico Douga!


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Genei o Kakeru Taiyou Screening
Date: 16th November 2013 from 16:00JST
Program Name: Nico Nico Special: Genei o Kakeru Taiyou Screening
Official Site: http://www.geneitaiyo.com/
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The screening not only includes all thirteen episodes seen on TV, but also the 14th episode seen on the DVD and Blu-ray versions! Definitely worth the watch!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （   ・∀・） .。0（The next blog update will be on Sunday from Hokkaido!*）
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*The Japanese blog will be updated on Sunday.
The English translation may be delayed till Monday! Sorry!

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 
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Miyazawa Model Exhibition!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently found a nearby convenience store selling canned Kombucha tea and couldn’t be happier! I never thought it would be so easy to get my hands on the lovely tea!

Anyway, today I headed through to Asakusa in order to attend the Miyazawa Model Exhibition! There were many goodies on display, such as the debut of this prototype!

Nendoroid Aegis: P3 Edition!

What is the Miyazawa Model Exhibition?

The Miyazawa model exhibition is a special event for distributors and companies involved in the industry to come together and discuss possible business opportunities and introduce their newest works! (｀・ω・´)

An overall view from the GSC display area!

The Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~ posters made the GSC area easy to find! They really stand out!

You can see this is a business event as everyone is wearing suits! For the most part GSC staff are normally always in casual clothes, but for business events like this everyone dressed up in (somewhat) formal outfits! The person at the very front of the picture is none other than Kyojin from the planning team! The planner behind the Attack on Titan Nendoroids and much more!

Let’s take a closer look at what’s on display!


This display area includes GSC, Max Factory, Phat!, FREEing and Penguin Parade’s newest products! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Let’s take a closer look starting from the right side!

– Lamborghini Countach LP400 (Red) –


– Lamborghini Countach LP400 (Yellow) –


These Lamborghini’s are sculpted down to the absolute smallest of details…! You can find out more over on the GSR Hobby Division Facebook page!

Moving on we have the Nendoroid & Scale Corner!

The recently announced, Nendoroid Hunter: Female – Kirin Edition and Nendoroid Hunter: Female – Lagombi Edition! These two look great displayed together!! ♥

Now let’s take a look at some Nendoroid debuts!

– Nendoroid Suruga Kanbaru –


The third Nendoroid to join the ‘Monogatari’ series! Her spats look great! ★

– Nendoroid Aegis: P3 Edition –


A fully posable Aegis! Think of all the fun poses to put her in… I can’t wait to get my hands on her!

– Nendoroid Shizue (Isabelle): Winter Ver. –


Shizue is back again, this time with a new outfit! I’m looking forward to her expressions! ♥

– Nendoroid Saber Bride –


In the back you can also see a glimpse of the Red Saber!!
She’ll be on sale soon!!

Both Saber and Shizue only joined the exhibition a little late, but luckily they were there when I arrived! I really look forward to seeing all the optional parts and expressions for all four of these Nendos! As soon as I get the chance I’ll be taking a closer look at them on the blog! （*´▽｀*）

Speaking of Nendoroids I’m looking forward to…

– Nendoroid Levi –


I want to see him in that pose!! Hurry up and let me play with him!! ヾ(｡｀Д´｡)ﾉ

– Frau Kojiro –


She’s holding onto Gunvarrel in a very interesting pose… just look at those amazing legs… and socks!! ♥

All the items above are still in the sculpting stages and are likely to change… Frau and Levi of course still need color too… I can’t wait to see them painted!!

Let’s move onto Max Factory’s products! ♪

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01:
1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram and others!


Dougram is scheduled to be on sale from next month already! Even put together with no customization they look great… but if you really put some effort in you can add some damaged paintwork or customizations like on the middle Dougram! I look forward to trying myself! ☆

– figma Indiana Jones –


The famous archaeologist and adventurer! He looks ready for an adventure! ♡

– figma Chihaya Kisaragi –

Her singing expression is lovely! You can still place your orders for this idol until the 20th November at 21:00JST!: http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/maxfigjp00208.html

A recently released idol was also on display!

– figma Hatsune Miku 2.0 –


The first figma with the new joints allowing for even more poses than before! Not to mention all the extra parts such as angel wings!

Onto the new announcements…. from Berserk we have:

– figma Casca –


Apparently another expression part will be included with Casca… I’m sure it’ll make her look even more valiant!! figma Casca is scheduled to be announced soon! (In the background we also have Crystal Boy!)

I also grabbed a picture of this in-development figma! ☆
figma Guyver!


The details are magnificent… I look forward to seeing the painted version but even as an uncolored prototype he looks amazing!

Finally we have some new scale figures!
– Yozora Mikazuki: Catgirl Ver. –
– Sena Kashiwazaki : Catgirl Ver. – (Provisional Names!)


These two are not set, but are specially designed to be displayed together! They’re also designed to be displayed with the previously released Kobato Hasegawa and Maria Takayama to complete to joint four figure set! (｀・ω・´)

By the way… in the back you can see a glimpse of the figma Plus set! A school setting for your figmas!

The view from above is quite… impressive…! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

These are also scheduled for announcement soon, so keep your eyes on the GSC site! Next up we have Phat! Company’s goodies! ☆

The one that catches my attention most is definitely this one! （*´▽｀*）


Yakumo-san’s illustration is so cute I think she has sunk my heart into the depths of the seas!! I’m waiting for updates, Phat-san!

FREEing had a number of products on display that were not ready for photos, so I had to hold off from their section for now…(´；ω；｀)

Penguin Parade had this recently announced figure on display:
– Sword Art Online Fairy Dance Arc: Leafa –

I love it when figures bring out the atmosphere of the surroundings with a fancy base! It really adds so much to the figure!!(╹◡╹)♪

Let’s take a look at my favorite choices from other companies!

– MEDICOM TOY –

RAH: Mikasa Ackerman

– Ken Elephant –

Revoltech: Hello Kitty

– MOVIC –

The ‘Color-Cole’ Series!

– Takara Tomy –

‘koedarize 01’

– PLATZ –

‘THE BONSAI’ Series

– Echo Tech –

Ultrasonic Wave Cutter ZO-40

– Chara-Ani –

Ultra Twelve Heavenly Generals: Premium Version
Ultra Seven & Kaiju Doji Hen

These are planned and released by MEISTER JAPAN!


There were lots more goodies including railroad models, aircraft and plamodel… I sat staring at one of the model trains going round and round for ages without even realizing. Unfortunately the blog is already too long so I can’t add everything…

However all the GSC items that were on display at this business-only event will be on display at the GSC-Tetsujin Cafe! for awhile! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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Finally! The other day I announced the start of the Piapro x Good Smile Company collaboration project!

~Spring x Musical Instruments Illustration Contest~

Don’t forget to submit your entries!! ♥

The winning entries will be used for a vinyl pouch, vinyl pouch charm and other products and promotions to be released in 2014! Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ

More details can be found here: http://piapro.jp/official_collabo/2013gscspr

The entry period is from the 7th November – 18th November 2013 at 17:00JST! Your very own illustration has the chance to become an official product, so be sure to enter if you’re even the slightest bit interested! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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The ‘Kanmidokoro Mamiya’ Café Part 2 Menu, Dayo-san and More!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

My fleet headquarters in KanColle has reached Level 4!


With that said, today I’ll be taking a sneak peek at upcoming second menu of the KanColle Café! It starts from the 12th November! ♪


The last menu included meals such as the ‘Kitakami Jyuuraisou Green Curry’, ‘Ryuujou no Takoyaki Meal!’, Naka-chan set and ‘Yamato Parfait’… what will the new menu include?

(・∀・) “The new menu? I can answer that for you!”

Today we’re joined by Enon-shi from the Café MD team!

(・∀・) “First up we have the Shimakaze Plate!”


(・∀・) “A cheese cake with a chocolate ribbon shaped just like Shimakaze’s, and the strawberry sauce on the sides are made in the image of the tubes that the Rensouhou-chan cannons ride on!”

Oooh! Shimakaze has finally joined the menu!! (*´Д`)
The colors and shape alone make me know it will be delicious!

(・∀・) “This time we also made some meals that aren’t based on a single character, but instead focus on the fleets!”

The fleets? Such as…?

(・∀・) “Here we have the Destroyer Fleet #6 Donburi!”

(・∀・) “Each of the character’s hair colors were used to create this donburi! Ikazuchi is minced tuna, Inazuma is salmon, Akatsuki is nori and Hibiki is sardines! The placemat included with the order also includes all the girls!”


Oooh!! My very own fleet currently includes Ikazuchi and Inazuma!! I’m so glad to see them on the menu! Plus there is writing on the nori!! I don’t think I could bring myself to eat it!

(・∀・) “There is still more to come!!”

Eh! Tell me! Tell me!!


*An illustrative image of me bowing down to get more information

(・∀・) “Alright… I’ll pass on a little more info. First up we have the Shoukaku and Zuikaku Sortie Sandwich!!”

(・∀・) “The ham and cheese is based on Shoukaku’s hair and outfit, while the tomato, lettuce and egg is based on Zuikaku! Both have aeroplanes ready for launch!”

How can a sandwich have so much amazing thought put into it!! (ﾟＡﾟ;)

(・∀・) “And finally we have the Kongou Afternoon Tea Set!!


As expected of the British-born Kongou!! Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ　
A very extravagant tea set!!

(・∀・) “It’s based off the tea set seen within the game!”

Enjoy tea time just as Kangou always does! Once again the menu does not disappoint! It all looks super delicious! （*´▽｀*）

I also look forward to seeing what the other place-mats look like! ♪

(・∀・) “The drink menu will also be updated, so there is still more to look forward to!”

Those of you who watched the October Live Broadcast would have seen the little glimpse of figma Shimakaze… I also wonder how the Nendoroid of Akagi is going…

(・ω・) “She’s currently being checked by the publishers!”

It’s Kyojin from the planning team!

I’m glad to hear she’s coming along! I can’t wait to see the optional parts!

(・ω・) “The optional parts are rather different compared to Shimakaze. Fans are in for a load of fun!”

Will that be included…? ((o(´∀｀)o))

(・ω・) “It wouldn’t be Akagi without it!!”

Oooh! I can’t wait!!

(・ω・) “I’ll let you have a peek… but only from the back!”

Oooh!! ━━┌(｡Ａ｡┌ )┐━━!!!
Exactly what I was hoping for! I knew I could trust you, Kyojin!!

(・ω・) “Alright then… the very first appearance of Nendoroid Akagi’s prototype….!!”


Uwaaaa!!!

The quiver and bow already look incredible!! I want to see her from the front…!
and I want to take photos of her with a huge bowl of rice together with a prototype of Akatsuki…! ( -ﾉｪ-)

(・ω・) “Kan Colle goodies are being released not only by GSC, but Max Factory and Phat! Company as well! Fans have loads to look forward to!


Maybe we’ll get a better look on this month’s live broadcast? I’ll let everyone know as soon as the broadcast date is decided! (。´▽｀。)

To get back onto the original topic though… be sure to visit the GSC-Tetsujin Café next week for a brand new menu!

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For those of you who are in Akihabara or are nearby this weekend, I have some news! (｀・ω・´)


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Murakami’s Japan Journey: Final Day!
Date: 10th November 2013 11：00 – 17：00
Location: Volks Akihabara Showroom: Hobby Tengoku
Details: http://event.goodsmile.info/eigyo2013autumn/
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I can’t believe Murakami has already been all over Japan, but he and Mikudayo are coming to Akihabara this weekend to end the journey!


Note that Mikudayo may not make it to the event if there is poor weather! Times that she will be around will be announced at the event!

If you look close Dayo-san is shaking her left hand in this photo!! I don’t think she’s been to Akihabara for awhile so I think she’s quite excited! I hope the weather is good for her! ♡

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Plus I have one more bit of news related to Miku-san!

As of today, the Piapro x Good Smile Company collaboration project has begun once again! The details are as follows!

~Spring x Musical Instruments Illustration Contest~


This time around the theme for the collaboration is ‘Spring’ and ‘Musical Instruments’. The winning entries will be used for a vinyl pouch, vinyl pouch charm and other products and promotions to be released in 2014! Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ

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– Entry Types –
● Collaboration A: Vinyl Pouch
● Collaboration B: Vinyl Pouch Charm

Characters that can be used as well as the size are limited. Please see this page for more details: http://piapro.jp/official_collabo/2013gscspr (Japanese)

Note that all entries will be converted to CMYK color if changed into a product!

– Entry Dates –
● 7th November – 18th November 2013 at 17:00JST
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Some of the prizes include an original quocard of 50000 yen as well as Nendoroid Sakura Miku and an original post card. ♡

Unfortunately details are only available in Japanese, but check the official site below for more information: http://piapro.jp/official_collabo/2013gscspr

Your very own illustration can become an official product! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

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And finally..!!

From tomorrow the 9th November, ‘Patema Inverted’ opens in cinemas! ♡

– Story Summary –
A world, forever beyond your expectations. In a dark, cramped, underground world of endless tunnels and shafts, people wear protective suits and live out their modest hard and yet happy lives. The princess of the underground community, Patema, goes out exploring as always, inspired by her curiosity of the unknown depths of the world. Her favorite spot is the “danger zone”, an area forbidden by the “rule” of the community. Despite being frequently chastised by her caretaker Jii, she cannot hold back her curiosity for the reason behind the rule, because no one would tell her what the “danger” was. When she approaches the hidden “secret”, the story begins.
– Wikipedia

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Official Site: http://patema.jp/
Official NicoNico Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/patema

You can watch the prologue and trailers on the website!
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I was lucky enough to get an early viewing and I have to say it was an amazing experience! There are not enough words for me to fully explain how great it was! ε=(｡・д・｡)

It really is hard to explain but thought the film you are filled with a constant feeling of excitement, and once it’s over you feel refueled and ready to take on anything!! I really loved it! The epic atmosphere of the world is brought out so nicely through a movie! It is a ‘boy meets girl’ story, but it’s also got quite a lot of adventure and excitement. Aww, I really can’t explain it well!! (´；ω；｀)

I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoyed ‘Time of Eve’, but I also think it will appeal to a much wider audience as well! It’s such an enjoyable story!! I’d love to go into specific details but I don’t want to spoil anything…. you should go out and see it for yourself!! ★

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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 （。・∀・）   .。0（Hmm… my Monster Hunter sense is tingling again…!)
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Anyway, I hope to see you all again next week!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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AGF 2013 (animate girls festival)

 

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I recently tried to remember that last ladylike thing I bought, but nothing except soy milk crackers really came to mind… I do think soy milk is a more ladylike choice though!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at some of the goodies on sale at the ‘animate girls festival 2013’ taking place this weekend! ♪

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animate girls festival 2013
Date: 2nd November – 3rd November 2013.
Time: 10:00 – 17:00. Doors Close at 16:30. (JST)
Place: Ikebukuro Sunshine City
World Import Mart 4th Floor A Hall
Culture Hall 4th Floor B Hall & 2nd Floor D Hall.
Official Site: http://www.animate.co.jp/special/agf/pc/index.php
GSC Booth: Yellow AREA: Culture Hall 2nd Floor D Hall.

Event Details: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-1024/
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This is actually the first time that GSC has taken part in this event! Although in the past we did borrow a part of Gift’s booth to display some figures! ♪

You can see GIFT’s AGF information this time around of their official website: http://www.gift-gift.jp/event/201311_agf2013.html. It’s filled with goods from popular series including ‘DIABOLIK LOVERS’ and ‘AMNESIA’! ♡

Anyway, let’s move onto the GSC sales information! First up are some goodies from ‘wooser’s hand-to-mouth life!’ ♪

First up we have a prerelease item… Not-so-Blessed wooser Charm of Love! It seems wooser finally believes himself to be a deity!

Some recently released items including the ‘wooser Metal Strap A & B’ will also be available, along with various other goodies!


From the Character Vocal Series we have the Vocaloid Earphone Accessories and the most recent Nendoroid Petites! ♪

Finally, we also have various Attack on Titan goods!


I want the Survey Corps seals and pings! The wings of freedom!! I personally also like the way the masking tape looks! （*´▽｀*）

The latest rubber accessories will also be prereleased at AGF! ♪

Picktam! Attack on Titan: Part 1! ♡

If you buy a complete box at the event you’ll receive a bonus exchangeable expression for use on any character! (Top right on the above image!) I got my hands on some samples so let me take a closer look at them! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ


I was told I could open up one of the boxes… so without further ado…!


Picktam! is a set of trading rubber straps, so you don’t know which character you’ll get until the box is open! I wonder who I’ll get?!

Ta-da!!


Jean Kirschtein! ♪

Each Picktam! includes a removable hook strap!


Each strap also allows you to switch expressions around! ★

Each Picktam! consists of a flippable expression and hair parts, which can easily we swapped around! First you need to remove the hook…


Then you lift up the pull the hair part upwards…


I felt bad showing Jean without his hair, so I’ll use this example instead! (；・∀・)

Just like on the image above, you remove the hair and face and simply swap the face around for an alternate expression!

Here is how Jean looks with his alternate expression!


At the same time I decided to compare his size with a Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo… as you can see they’re about the same size! Jean looks a little worried about that Mikudayo…

Here is how the alternate expressions for each of the characters look! (｀・ω・´)

Armin’s tightly shut eyes are adorable! There is also a secret character who has already been revealed on the GSC site to be Erwin Smith! His alternate expression hasn’t been shown yet though!! ( -ﾉｪ-)

You can switch parts between characters for some interesting combinations! ♥

Swapping Sasha and Christa’s bodies! ♪

This Christa would surely break off a small piece of the bread and pass the bigger piece to me! On the other side we have a Sasha that seems strangely in tact with her feminine side! Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ！

Plus if you purchase a complete box at the event, a bonus exchangeable expression is included… let’s take a look at it!

An angry Mikasa Ackerman with a tear in her eye! An unusual sight indeed!!

The more serious the characters normally are, the better these silly expressions look on them! Here is the alternate side of the bonus expression…! ♪


Did you ever imagine seeing Levi Heichou with an expression like this?!
Not something you’re ever likely to see in the manga or anime… (ﾟＡﾟ;)

Eren is using Armin’s body and Levi’s expression! I picked these to pose him looking rather dubious of Levi’s current expression…!

The ability to pick and customize using the different parts is what makes the Picktam series so great!

Have there ever been rubber straps with this much playability before…?!

I’m sure everyone will enjoy creating all sorts of interesting variations! ♥

Today at 20:00JST you can watch a Twitcast at twitcasting.tv/gscs_hirase which will be introducing the Picktam! series to everyone!

The twitcast will be by Shuu-chan-senpai and Oono-shi! I’m sure the addition of video will allow them to show much more than I was able to show with just photos, so be sure to take a look! ☆

Finally! I actually managed to sneak into the preparations for AGF a little while ago… here are some photos of the event hall! (｀・ω・´)

This is how the GSC booth looks!

The following figures are planned to be on display for everyone who visits!

Nendoroid Eren!

Nendoroid Levi!

Benten!

* The figure displays are scheduled to begin in the afternoon at the event.

Be sure to stop by the booth if you’re attending the event!☆

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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（； ･ω･）   .。0（Only two months of 2013 left!)
（　∪ ∪
と＿）__）

Anyway, I hope to see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW

Ooooh!!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Currently I’m being forced to wear a mask as I’m suffering from the pollen in the air… but I still managed to head out today to visit the 53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW that’s taking place this weekend!

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2013 53rd ALL JAPAN MODEL & HOBBY SHOW

Date: 12th and 13th October from 9:30 – 17:00 (Public Days)
Place: Makuhari Messe Hall 9
Entrance Fee: ¥1,000
Official Site: http://business1.plala.or.jp/plamodel/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plamodel.hobby.show
Good Smile Event Page: http://event.goodsmile.info/event/event-948/
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Note that this is a different hall to where NicoNico Chou Kaigi, CharaHobby and WonFes are held!! Don’t end up at the wrong place!!
Like me… I got lost and wandered into a DIY Exhibition.

GSC is taking part in the event with new figures on display and various product on sale! Today was a business-only day, so I managed to get in for a sneak preview! The photo at the start of the blog is of course a product that was announced on the GSC site yesterday…

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01: 1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram!

The box art illustration by Hidetaka Tenjin has been used for one of the booth’s banners!☆

Anyway, let’s head into the event hall!

As it was a business-only day the event was rather relaxed!

But what is that red car on the bottom left…?!

The Lamborghini Countach LP400: Walter Wolf Model!

It’s the real thing!! ((((；ﾟДﾟ))))

The way these doors open is one of my best things about the Countach!!

But it really does look lovely no matter what angle you look from!

You are actually allowed to get inside and take a photo at the event!

Plus we also have the 1/12th scale Lamborghini Countach LP400 (Red) on display!

The yellow version also looks lovely!

Moving along we have an anime preview corner! This part of the booth highlights the currently airing anime series ‘Kill la Kill’ and ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel’! (*´Д`)

On the opposite side we have an exhibition corner which is easily noticeable by this huge banner!

Let’s have a look at what’s on display! ♪

First up of course is the product from the start of the blog…

COMBAT ARMORS MAX 01:
1/72nd Scale Combat Armor Dougram

This is sold as a plastic model kit that makes use of snap-fit connections, meaning that you don’t need glue to put it together! Even someone as clumsy as myself can probably put it together! ♥

Once it’s all been put together it looks fantastic!

I’m glad to see the attention and happiness this product is drawing already, and it’s scheduled to release in December! Almost no time at all! (・∀・)

Three other models from ‘Fang of the Sun Dougram’ are also on display!

The Fang of the Sun Dougram anime itself is also showing on the nearby booth monitors!! (｀・ω・´)

Moving on we have a special corner for all the admirals out there!!

The KanColle Corner!!

The ever popular Nendoroid Shimakaze is on display in her half-damaged pose!

Plus this event was the first announcement of the
GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Exclusive Box Sleeve! ♡

I’m also very much looking forward to seeing how Akagi comes out!!

Unfortunately Nendoroid Shimakaze is not available for overseas order at the moment, but those in Japan can preorder her from the GOOD SMILE ONLINESHOP for some extras too! ♥

Another debut at the event is the Bathtime Collection!

She’s just TOO CUTE!! (*´Д`)ﾊｧﾊｧ

But that’s not all! There were also figma and scale figure announcements for the series so fans have a lot to look forward to! ★

The GSC-Tetsujin Cafe also announced a KanColle Café!

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I’ll pass on more details about this as soon as possible! (ΦωΦ)ﾌﾌﾌ…

Here we have yet another little display corner!♪

The Anko Team of Ooarai Girls High are also all here! ♪

Finally let’s take a look at what will be on sale at the event!

We have both the Character Vocal Series: Earphone Jack Accessories, Nendoroid Petite Hatsune Miku selection, the Mini 4WD Nendoroid series and other miniature cars on sale!♡

threeA Products include the various powerful robots from Real Steel!!

Plus the various tools that are often seen at events are all available as usual!

On that note, there is also a Try-it-Yourself corner at the event!

You’re free to try and test the Takumi TOOLs series for yourself!!

We’ve prepared some brass wire for you to cut through and experience the lovely experience of using these tools! Oda-P is so confident in them he even prepared some for the KOTOBUKIYA booth next door to GSC! (｀・ω・´)ｼ

The booth was building up the HMM Gojulas for everyone to see!

They were kind enough to complement to tools, saying they made things much smoother and easier!! They’ll be continuing the model building over the weekend, so be sure to take a look if you’re at the event!! (・∀・)

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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　（　´∀｀）   .。0（On Sunday I’ll be in Tokushima! My second time!)
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　と＿）_）

I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan


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Machi Asobi & Arpeggio of Blue Steel Screening -Ars Nova- Info! ♪

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The lovely autumn weather continues making it the perfect time to go out! I’m normally very much an indoor person, but I have the strangest urge to go out and pick grapes when it weather like this comes along…

Today the GSC Event page was updated with new information regarding Machi Asobi, so today’s blog will be focusing on information about the event! (｀・ω・´）

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Machi Asobi vol.11
◇ Date: 2013/09/28 (Sat) – 14th October (Mon
*Good Smile Company will only have a booth from the 12th to the 14th October.
◇ Location: Machiasobi Grounds, Tokushima City, Tokushima.
◇ GSC Booth: Poppo Shopping Street 1F Special Area ‘Good Smile Collection 2013 Autumn @ Tokushima’, Parasol Shop.
◇ Map Link: http://www.machiasobi.com/access/index.html
◇ Machi Asobi Site: http://www.machiasobi.com/
GSC Event Information Page: Machi Asobi
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GSC will have figures on display and product on sale at the event! (｀・ω・´)

The booth name is Good Smile Collection 2013 Autumn @ Tokushima!

The booth will have the latest figures on display and various anime-related goods on sale! There will even be some goods from some of the new October anime series! I’ll give more details as soon as I can get hold of them! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

On the 13th and 14th October, Nendoroid Petite: Mikudayo will be on sale!


(*The miniature cardboard boxes are not included with Mikudayo!)
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◆ Date: 13th October 10:00 – 18:00 & 14th October 10:00 – 15:00
◆ Location: Shinmachi Boardwalk Parasol Shop ‘Good Smile Company’ Booth
◆ Product: Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo (Max 1 per person)
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Nendoroid Petite Mikudayo is an event-only product, and will not be in regular stores or sold online! But note that stock at the event is limited, so come by early if you want to make sure to get one!

If you want more updates regarding the event and product information be sure to follow both Gumako (@GSC_GUMA) and the GSC Sales team Twitter (@gsc_sales)! They will let you know when stock runs out of certain products!

Plus the popular yellow creature with a second season anime on the way, wooser-sama will also be visiting Tokushima!!

The photo above is wooser at this year’s AniSummer 2013! One of his first appearances was in fact last year’s Machi Asobi, so there is no way he would miss out on this year! He will be wandering all around the event and those lucky enough to meet him will be able to receive the ‘Trading Card No.003’! The design of the card is a secret for now!!

If you want updates on where wooser will be then keep your eye on the wooser Twitter account! (@PR_wooser) (σ・∀・)σ

Also a little bit of information from my side – I’m going to be attending the Girl’s-Only Secret Industry Talk Show!! ((((；ﾟДﾟ))))

You can find more information here: http://www.machiasobi.com/events/talk_zyoshi.htm

The event description calls it the ‘Only place where girls can find sanctuary at Machi Asobi’… I don’t really know if I qualify to be there, but I’ll do my best! But there are of course all sorts of other things going on at the event as well!

Including some ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel’ events!

Summary (via Wikipedia)

Due to global warming and rising sea levels of the early 21st century, humanity lost much of the Earth’s landmass. At the same time, fleets of powerful sentient ships of unknown origin armed with advanced technology and weapons, known collectively as the “Fleet of Fog”, mysteriously appeared and easily vanquished the world’s naval forces. The Fleet of Fog impose a worldwide naval and aerial blockade, and thus preventing humanity from traveling across the seas.

In the year 2039, 17 years after the blockade, Gunzou Chihaya is a former student of the Japanese National Marine Academy and Captain of his crew, the Blue Steel fleet. The Blue Steel are infamous for possessing the only Fog submarine to have defected to the human side, the I-401 along its avatar Iona. Gunzou and his crew are hired by a faction of the Japanese government to deliver plans of a powerful weapon that may allow mankind to fight back against the Fleet of Fog to the United States, the only country that did not suffer from the blockade, thus capable of mass-producing it. However, the Blue Steel fleet faces obstacles not only from the Fleet of Fog and their human allies, but from other factions of the government with their own agenda, while gaining allies from both sides to increase their chances against such overwhelming odds.

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-
Broadcast Start: 8th October 2013 at 2:55AM on MBS
Other Channels: TOKYO MX, BS, NTV, AT-X, niconico
Official Site: http://www.aokihagane.com/index.php
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Machi Asobi will be featuring a special broadcast of the first three episodes on the 12th October, which will also feature a talk show with the director, Seiji Kishi and voice actor for Iona, Mai Fuchigami! There will also be a talk battle(?) between Seiji Kishi and the producer of the series, Sanjigen’s Hiroaki Matsuura! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Details can be found here: http://www.machiasobi.com/events/arupedio.html

The screening will take place at the ufotable CINEMA, so you’ll be able to enjoy a lovely big screen and amazing sound! It’s quite a rare chance to see a TV anime series in a cinema, so be sure to join in if you’re at the event!

I actually had the opportunity to join a screening the other day! It was also up till episode three and it was really amazing!!

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The story is enthralling and the music really suits my tastes perfecting! The main theme really gets me excited!! Not to mention the epic music in the naval battle scenes!! ((◎д◎))

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The OP theme is by Nano feat. MY FIRST STORY and is called ‘SAVIOR OF SONG’, also a very lovely song! It really suits the series and makes me feel like I should get out on a boat myself sometime! The ED theme was also beautiful – ‘Trident’ sung by the voice actors of the series, Mai Fuchigami, Manami Numakura and Hibiku Yamamura!

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I strongly recommend this series as one to watch this season! The (almost) full 3DCG animation from the same team that brought everyone 009 RE:CYBORG has really done some impressive work once again! The movement of the I-401 and battle scenes are simply amazing to watch!

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I can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil anything.. and I know I’ve been prattling on for ages now…. but it really was great fun to watch!!

After the screening there was a talk show with the main character Gunzou Chihaya’s voice actor, Kazuyuki Okitsu, as well as Iona’s voice actor Mai Fuchigami and Haruna’s voice actor, Hibiku Yamamura! ♪

Here’s a few pictures from the talk show! ☆


The MC was none other than Takeshi Washizaki-san! There were some interesting talks about the dubbing recording for the series!


Some on-the-spot practice from the cast, and afterwards there was even a rock-paper-scissors contest to win a signed folding fan! (σ・∀・)σ


At the end Okitsu-san said ‘Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- I-401…‘, and the audience all shouted ‘Ready for Departure‘!


Everyone was nicely in time making for a great ending to a lovely event! I even got three picture postcards for taking part! (*´Д｀)=з

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Yay! Kongou-sama!! (∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩━!!

Apparently the postcards were random, but I was super happy to see Kongou-sama was in my set!! (ΦωΦ)ﾌﾌﾌ…！

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-

The series starts airing on the 7th October!!

But also don’t forget that tonight…

Is the start of KILL la KILL in the Kantou region!
Those in the Kansai region probably already got to see it yesterday!

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KILL la KILL
Broadcast Start: 4th October 2:05AM ［MBS］, 4th October 2:25AM ［TBS］
Other Channels: CBC, BS-TBS
Official Page: http://www.kill-la-kill.jp/
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I’m sure many of you have already seen it, but if you haven’t then be sure to take a look! You can see a preview in the meantime at the official site!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

　 ∧＿∧
　（｀・ω・´）   .。0（“This weekend is dedicated to watching the new season animes!” )
　（　∪ ∪
　と＿）__）

I hope to see you all again next week!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Café

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Of all the seasons I definitely like Autumn the best – it’s generally not too hot and the weather is quite nice to head outside… which is why I decided to head out to do a blog at the GSC Café today!! (｀・ω・´)

At the moment the café is running a…
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Café!


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Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Café
Dates: 1st October (Tues) – 14th October (Mon)
Place: Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Café (http://www.gstjcafé.jp/)
More details can be found here: http://www.gstjcafé.jp/theme_café/2442/
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But I don’t mean to go alone! I stol… uh… borrowed this lovely figure scheduled to release later this month – Nendoroid Mikoto Misaka!

She’s ready to keep me company!


… and don’t you dare say that means I’m still alone! (｀；ω；´)

Anyway, let’s store her in a nice safe container…

There we go!! All ready to head out…

and here we are… at the GSC-Tetsujin Café! ♪

This is the seat given to me by the café staff!


A lovely table mat filled with the four good friends from the series! I couldn’t help but crack as smile! (・∀・)

Let’s take a look at the menu! ☆

Is that what I think it is?!

The strawberry oden from the series is on the menu!!

It’s not in a can like it was in the series, but it’s something that I have to try!! I also decided to order the adorable looking Gekota swiss cake and Misaka’s favorite coconut cider!

You can see what else is on the menu over here: http://www.gstjcafé.jp/theme_café/2442/

Let’s go see what’s on display while we’re waiting for the food! ♪
Loads of scene cuts from the series are all lined up to enjoy!

Even more on this side!


And even more over here!!


There are even more shelves but I can’t include everything in the blog – needless to say there are a number of things to see! ε=(｡・д・｡)

There are also a huge selection of Dengeki Bunko books to read at the café!

You can read the books at the café or instead borrow them and take your time at home to enjoy them!

On the ceiling you’ll find a number of character tapestries up on display!

Super cute Kuroko! ♡

There are also some posters down the path on the way to the bathrooms!


The frilly outfit suits Misaka rather well in my opinion!
But that aside… in the time it took me to look around my order was completed!!

Ta-da!!


Orders include extras such as a placemat, badges and coasters!
Here is the line up! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ


Let’s head back to my order…★

Strawberry Oden: ¥680


I can hardly believe that there is actually a strawberry in there!! (ﾟＡﾟ;)ｺﾞｸﾘ

Gekota Swiss Cake: ¥680

Based on appearance it’s adorable and looks delicious! You can even see his face! (*ﾟｰﾟ*)

The cake also comes with your choice of coffee or tea! Misaka certainly looks very interested! ♥

Time to dig in!!

I’m going to start with the strawberry!!

A strawberry soaked in warm oden soup… (´ – ｀)

… a bizarre combination of sweet and sour!!

I can see what Uiharu-san would like this!!

The rest of the oden was however perfectly cooked and tasted delicious!!
It’s just starting to get chilly now which is the perfect for warm oden! ♪

Let’s move onto the Gekota Swiss Cake!

It’s DELICIOUS!! (∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩´∀｀)∩!!

The sweet bean paste within the cake and the green tea cream come together for a truly amazing flavor! I wish I could eat an entire cake of this!!

Let’s see if Misaka wants to try some…

Meals with Nendoroid really do seem all the more fun!!
And I still have Misaka’s favorite drink to try…!

Coconut Cider: ¥480

She really wants some… she jumped right at the glass as soon as I said the name! ξ( ・∀・ )ξ

Let me try some for myself…


It has a really unique taste! A first for me!

It’s not quite as sweet as I expected, but it’s easy to drink and very refreshing! I think it goes with the oden really well!

There are some Nata de coco in the drink which you can fish out with an parfait spoon! They’re made in cute star shapes! ☆★

Once you’ve finished your meal you can test your fate with the badge capsule machine!!

Each item on the menu gives you one coin to use in the machine! (｀・ω・´)


I put my three coins in hoping for Kuroko and Misaka and got one of each!!


Here are all the goodies I managed to collect with my meal! I’ve also fallen in love with Uiharu’s adorable smile on the coaster. ( -ﾉｪ-)

By the way, the Watamote Café is also still taking place until the 5th October, so you can still enjoy that too!!

Nendoroid Kuroki Tomoko is on display in the café sales area, so be sure to take a look! (｀・ω・´)

The Watamote Café details can be found here: http://www.gstjcafé.jp/theme_café/2128/

Also don’t forget to collect your Collaboration Café Shop Card at the register!

Delicious Railgun dishes await! Be sure to stop by!!


The café is running until Monday the 14th October!

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Now for a notice regarding the early sales of Nendoroid Misaka!

Early sales will be available at the Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Café on the 6th October!

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Nendoroid Misaka Sales @ GSC-Tetsujin Café
■ Date: 6th October (Sun)
■ Location: Good Smile & Karaoke no Tetsujin Café
■ Numbered Ticket Distribution Times: 9:00AM – 15:30PM
*Stock is limited and ticket distribution will end when stock runs out.

■ Ticket Queue: See the arrows and circle on the map below.
*From 11AM tickets will move to Entrance #1

■ Number Available: 1,500
・Only those with a ticket can purchase. Stock is limited.

■ Ticket Times:
・Each ticket has a number written on it. Come to the store at the time based on your number as below:
1) 11:00AM: (No.1-001 – No.1-300) / 2) 12:00PM: (No.2-001 – No.2-300)
3) 13:00PM: (No.3-001 – No.3-300) / 4) 14:00PM: (No.4-001 – No.4-300)
5) 15:00PM: (No.5-001 – No.5-300)

* Numbers do not represent order of entry.
* Tickets are one per person.
* Tickets are required to enter the café during the sales period.
* Tickets will not be reissued if lost.

■ Please Note
* Please avoid queueing before 9:00AM. We reserve the right to withhold sales to those who do not comply.
* The event may be cancelled in the event of disaster or harsh weather.
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Please keep an eye on the GSC Tetsujin Café Twitter for updates on tickets on the day: @Gsma_karatetsu!

This product will also be up for order at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP from 7th October at 12:00!

◇ Order Dates:　7th October 2013 12:00 – 21st October 2013 21:00

Details can be found at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP.

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Finally another little notice about….

Nendoroid Shimakaze!!


We will be having a second set of orders for her!!
These orders will start from tomorrow!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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　（0゜・∀・）　　.。0(Mokocchi is going up for preorder tomorrow!!)
　（0゜∪ ∪ +
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I hope to see you all again tomorrow!!

 
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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A Visit to Tokyo Game Show & animate Yokohama!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The only games I’ve ever managed to play from start to finish are “Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro: Saikai” and “Kingdom Hearts”! I actually play a lot but I just never manage to get very far into them! (´・ω・｀)

But this weekend is the… Tokyo Game Show 2013!!

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Tokyo Game Show 2013
Date: 21st September (Sat) – 22nd September (Sun) (Public Days)
Location: Makuhari Messe
Official Site: http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/index.html
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I was able to visit the event early yesterday! (｀・ω・´)


I hadto wonder why the one screen was covered with a ‘backpack exhibition’ sign…


Let’s head into the event hall!


Things are already getting rather exciting!


The whole event hall felt like something from the future! ☆

I’ve been to the Makuhari Messe for all sorts of events in the past, but the lighting and atmosphere of the Tokyo Game Show has a completely different feeling to it! It feels more like a theme park!

Plus there were slimes and chocobos floating around in the air…

There was even someone wearing this cute Metal Dragon hat!


There were also lots of High Score Girl Akira-chans!! All so cute!!(*´Д`)
I was too embarrassed to get close enough for photos though… (´・ω・｀)

Good Smile Company had a figure on display at the GOD EATER2 booth!


GOD EATER2 releases in November this year, and the new main character ‘Ciel Alanson’ has already come this far as a figure!!


When I heard she was going to be on display at TGS, I quickly grabbed some photos of her in the office beforehand! (ΦωΦ)…!


Her twisted pose and beautiful body-line… and that glaring expression!
They’re all so beautiful!!


Plus the outfit is super cute! ♥ The combination of the cute girl side and the serious combat look gives the figure a great presence!

Plus I can also make another announcement on today’s blog!

Nendoroid Alisa is in production!!

Alice is from the previous God Eater game, and she has a brand new costume in the new game! Her light skin and white hair look great – as expected of a Russian beauty! I can’t wait to see the Nendoroid sculpt!! ((o(´∀｀)o))
Will she come with a God Arc!?

If you’re looking for the GOD EATER 2 booth then just keep an eye out for this piece of art!

There were all sorts of other game announcements too!! ε=(｡・д・｡)

One of the games at SEGA’s booth was Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2 which is going on sale on the 28th November!


At the booth they were handing out this ‘Weekly Famiku’ magazine filled with all sorts of info from the game, including information on the songs in the game and other new features! ♪


The cover also mentions that the magazine came to the GSC offices!
They even interviewed Hamako and myself!!

This was the first interview I’ve ever been a part of, so I was super nervous throughout… I don’t even really remember what I said on the day! (｀・ω・´；)

Let’s see if we can find the interview page…!

Aaahh!! It’s really here!!

It came out as a really nice looking and well written article!

A big thank you to everyone involved!! (´；ω；｀).

I have somewhat mixed feelings of happiness and embarrassment! The magazine also features some gravure photos of Mikudayo, so be sure to take a look if you’re at the event!!


While we’re talking about Mikudayo… Mikudayo is currently touring Japan!


Today she and Murakami are at the Sofmap Niigata store!

More details on the official site: http://event.goodsmile.info/eigyo2013autumn/

Yesterday I decided to go help out at a very store that means a huge amount to me as I’ve been there so often… animate Yokohama!

I came here two days ago during the typhoon as well! Ever since I was in middle school I often come by here… I love this store! ^^

There was even someone advertising the Mikudayo sales on the third floor! Thank you!!

Climbing up the stairs…


Heading into the event space!!


As I arrived I found Murakami having a great time with a fellow BRS fan!!


I’m told many people have come by to pick up Mikudayo! Yay!


A big thanks to everyone who came by the store!

I even met someone I had previously met at one of the Girl’s Nendoroid Collector’s Meetings! What a lovely reunion! ♥

To think that one of the stops on Mikudayo’s pilgrimages was this wonderful store in my hometown makes me so happy inside! I really want to thank everyone who stopped by! Thank you!!

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Finally I have two notices for today! ♪

Firstly is this Nendoroid which will be available for order on the 21st and 22nd at the Inazuma Rock Festival 2013!

Nendoroid T.M.Revolution!

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– Inazuma Rock Festival 2013 Preorders –
Complete the order form available at the event. You cna select from one of two payment methods:

· Full payment at the event.
· Pay an initial ¥1000 for delivery, remainder as cash-on-delivery.

* Orders will be delivered in late December 2013.
* Orders can only be made with cash. Cards are not accepted.
* This product cannot be purchased simultaneously with other goods.

Check the official event page for more info:　http://inazumarock.com/
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Orders will also be taken from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP starting from the 25th September at 12:00JST.

The GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP can be found here:
http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/

And secondly I want to let everyone know that this long weekend there will be a screening of Little Witch Academia at the Sendai Short Film Festival 2013!

It will take place on the first day of the event which is Saturday, the 21st September!

Sendai Short Film Festival 2013
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Date: 21st September 2013 – 23rd September 2013
Place: Sendai Mediatheque 7th Floor Studio Theater / 1st Floor Open Square

Little Witch Academia Screening Time:
21st September at 12:30 and 17:00
Place: Sendai Mediatheque 7th Floor Studio Theater.

Event Details came be found on the official website: http://www.shortpiece.com/
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There will also be Little Witch Academia goods such as T-shirts, tapestries and desk-mats on sale at the event hall !

This is the 13th year of the Sendai Short Film Festival and I’m sure it’ll be worth taking a look if you can make it! ☆

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（ =ω= ）   .。0（“animate Yokohama… I still try and visit every week!!” )
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と＿）_）

 

This week is yet another long weekend! I hope everyone enjoys it!
See you all on Tuesday!
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

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The GSC-Tetsujin Cafe will be at Kyomaf!

Halloween has come early!!


Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

When I arrived at the office entrance today, I was met with some rather early Halloween decorations!

I’ve always been a fan of going to Disneyland during the Halloween season, I wonder if I can make it this time… ー(ΦωΦ)ﾌﾌﾌ…

But that aside, today I’ll be taking a more detailed look at an event that starts tomorrow…

The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2013


Event Details: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2013 Official Site

The largest anime and manga event in Western Japan! There will be various goods on sale, cast talk shows and concerts from various series and even business-related discussions at the event! There will also be smaller events going on all around the event hall as well! (ΦωΦ)

Personally the Magic Knight Rayearth and Card Captor Sakura screening sessions are calling out to me!!

Plus, GSC will be joining the event as the GSC-Tetsujin Cafe! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

The lovely drinks modeled off each character’s soul gems will be on sale! ♪


The pink Kyubey curry and a lovely Madoka dessert will also be available!


Depending on what you order, you’ll also receive a special extra!♪

– Placemat –

– Coaster –

More information can be found here: http://www.kyomaf.jp/public/foods.html

This all reminds me that just the other day, the new Puella Magi in the upcoming Madoka Movie was announced! Nagisa Momoe! I can’t wait to see the movie!!

Also… now that I’m thinking about Kyoto, I also can’t help but think of the currently airing anime series, uchoten-kazoku!

Good Smile is involved as one of the series board members! (｀・ω・´)ｼｬｷｰﾝ

You can find the series’ official site here! ♪
Lat week’s episode made me fall in love with Kaisei even more than ever before! This week’s episode is titled ‘The Secret Ways of Ebisugawa Soun’ – I can’t wait! ♥♡♥

Along with a stage event based around the series, there will also be various goods from the series on sale! There is even a T-shirt that fans are sure to fall in love with… you can find more details over on the Kyomaf Official Goods Page or the uchoten-kazoku Official Site.

I’m sure those of you who have visited or live in Kyoto will know, but the degree to which the series recreates the appearance and atmosphere of Kyoto is simply fantastic! I actually used the shopping street near Akadama-sensei’s home all the time while I was in university! You really could get hold of almost anything there, and there was a delicious confectionery store just at the entrance! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

The place where the mother was playing billiards is actually a cafe, but it still gave me such a nostalgic feeling to see it all in the anime! It was captured so nicely!

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Anyway, moving on… the Madoka Kaname: Maiko Ver. which I introduced the other day is going to be on sale that the ANIPLEX+ store from this weekend!


But I also need to make an apology to everyone!

=== Flashback ===
(・∀・Oda-P) “Hey! Your blog on Madoka the other day…”
(　・ω・) “Mmm? What about it?”
(・∀・Oda-P) “Well, I kinda found a bit of a error…”

((((;ﾟ;Д;ﾟ;)))) H-Huh?!

(・∀・Oda-P) “The sash clip isn’t a star, it’s a bellflower!”

Aaaahhh—<(llﾟ◇ﾟll)>—!!!!!

Sorry everyone!! Recent kimonos always have so many shiny bits and when I saw the clip I didn’t even think! I just assumed they were stars! ><
The bellflower is one of the seven flowers of autumn!
It means ‘Gentle Love” in the language of flowers!
It’s also Madoka’s sash clip!!

Apologies to all the readers who picked it up, and thanks to those who pointed it out! For more details on how to purchase this Madoka: Maiko Ver., be sure to check the official product page!

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Phew… I didn’t think it would be so hard to introduce events I can’t attend…! (´；ω；｀)ﾌﾞﾜｯ

However… let me take that energy and use it for something useful… like sneaking into the production studios!!

I’m sure I can find something interesting in here…
(　　　)ｫ…(　 *ﾟ)ｫｵ!( *ﾟ∀)ｵ!!(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) Ooh!!!

For all of you who read through the whole of today’s blog, I leave you with some bonus shots! ☆

Ta-da!! (・∀・)

She has been painted!! Nendoroid Mayoi Hachikuji!! ♪


Her first debut in painted form!! (・ω<)★

Unfortunately she is still going though some final checks, so I can only show her from the back for now… but as you can see her giant backpack has been faithfully sculpted! Even the name tag!!

Plus this pose…!! （゜∀゜）

I’ll be taking a closer look when I get the chance! ♥

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Finally! As I’m sure many of you have noticed!
The header of the blog has been changed!!
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This lovely illustration is by none other than CHANxCO! ♥ The somewhat lonely looking header has finally been replaced with a super cute image! ☆

She’s too cute… I will have to consider her my alternate self…
I’ll call her… Top-ko!

The GSC Lab also got a new header as well, illustrated by Tomoko Fujinoki!

It might be in Japanese only, but I still recommend checking out the GSC Lab blog once in awhile! (・∀・)

You can find the blog here! Today’s post is part of a series about Murakami and his journey across Japan with Mikudayo! ♪

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

Anyway, I hope everyone has a good weekend!
I’ll be visiting Nakano and Maihama to help out at figure exhibits!
Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan