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Today’s Touken Ranbu Round-Up!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Whenever I had a sports day at school my lunch would always be inari-zushi! Now whenever I eat inari-zushi my body feels all powered up and ready to do anything! Plus they’re delicious!

Anyway, as of today Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru is up for preorder!

He might be a rather large character, but as a Nendoroid he still fits nicely in the palm of your hand! For those who missed my blog yesterday, be sure to take a look for the full review! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

⇒Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru Review

There were also various other Touken Ranbu items that went up for preorder today!  (｀・ω・´）

Today I’m going to be taking a closer look at them!

Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag (Kogitsunemaru Ver.)

The previously released Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag is back again with a special design based on Kogitsunemaru! The pouch can fit almost any Nendoroid inside and keep it warm and safe! Take your Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru with you wherever you go! 

Specifications: Cotton
Size: Approx. 150x100mm
Price: ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Release Date: 2015/11
Released by: HOBBYSTOCK

The design is different, but this is how the Nendoroid Pouches look! (σ・∀・)σ

(The above item is the Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag – Red Ver.
The actual product will feature a different design with a sword crest pattern)

This allows you to carry around the adorable Kogitsunemaru with you wherever you may go!

– Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 4th Unit –

 

From ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a set of character keychains that can link together, recreating the look of the in-game screen!

The line-up this time around includes eight new characters: Shishiou, Yamabushi Kunihiro, Maeda Toushirou, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, Gokotai, Tsurumaru Kuninaga, Ookurikara and Akita Toushirou.

Specifications Acrylic Keychains. Eight to collect.
Size Approx.: 30x82mm
Price ¥500 Each (Before Tax)
Release Date 2015/08
Released by HOBBYSTOCK

As you may have guessed from the product name, these keychains attach together to form a long chain of keychains!

 

Collect your favorite characters and link them together! Get the five characters in your team from the game and carry them with you! (●´ω｀●)

You can find the previous sets in the series here:

◇ Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 1st Unit
◇ Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 2nd Unit
◇ Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 3rd Unit

 

– 1/8th Scale Figure Kogitsunemaru –

My name may mean ‘small fox’, but I’m by no means small.

From the popular browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a 1/8th scale figure of Kogitsunemaru, the great sword. He has been faithfully sculpted based on the pose he takes when you receive him in the game, with his long, flowing hair carefully detailed to ensure that he can be proud of his beautiful ‘fur’.
His outfit opened out at the chest to reveal his impressive muscles has also been intricately sculpted down to the finest of details, and the his back which was never even visible on the original illustration is also filled with charm for fans to enjoy! Be sure to add the powerful Kogitsunemaru to your collection!

I borrowed him from Akane-Eiseihei so I could grab a few photos of my own…!

I think I’ll do a full review at a later stage, but until then enjoy some of the photos! 

Thank You!!!

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Plus any preorders of the scale figure from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP include this Kogitsunemaru Sword Charm! ☆

That means you can head out equipped with the same sword as Kogitsunemaru! (/ω＼)

Also, if you head to the Kogitsunemaru Product Page, you’ll also find a rotateable view of the figure!

Spin him around to enjoy him from any angle, and find the angle you think suits him best even before he joins your collection! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

Phew! That brings us to an end of the Touken goodies that were announced today!

I hope there was something that caught your eye! If not… I’m sure there will be more Touken goodies on the way soon!! Here is a quick summary of today’s products with links to each of the product page!

◆ Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru
◆ Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag (Kogitsunemaru Ver.)
◆Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 4th Unit
◆1/8th Scale Kogitsunemaru

Plus, you’ll also notice there is a special Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru & 1/8th scale Kogitsunemaru page set-up to show off some of the highlights from each figure! ★

Kogitsunemaru Special Page:
 http://www.goodsmile.info/en/kogitsunemaru_figure/

Be sure to take a look! ♥︎

From next week the two figures will also be on display for everyone to go see!

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Display Information

Display Items: 

· 1/8th Scale Kogitsunemaru
· Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru

Location/Time:

13th – 14th June 2015: animate Ikebukuro
20th – 21st June 2015: animate AKIBA Cultures ZONE

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If you’re in the area be sure to come and take a look! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

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Coming up tomorrow is…

Kahotan Station!

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Kahotan Station: May Edition

Date: 29th May from 20:00~ (JST)
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv222003831

Contents:

◇ A Look at This Month’s Highlights!

· Nendoroid Umaru
· Nendoroid Patchouli Knowledge
· Nendoroid Akari Hizamaru
· figma Yukikaze
· figma Tsugumori
· figma Eli Ayase

◇ Upcoming Items!

· The leader of the Biscotti Knights Praetorian Guards unit!
· The latest in the Nendoroid Co-de Series! Dressing Pafé!
· Someone more from Senbonzakura?

…and more!

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The guest MC this time around is Akane-Eiseihei!

We hope you’ll tune in! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

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　　　　 In Japanese, the fox says ‘Konkon’!

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（`・ω・)つ━☆・*。
⊂　　 ノ 　　　・゜+.
　し’´Ｊ　　*・ °”
Anyway, that’s all for today!
See you all again tomorrow!!!

Planning Team / Kahotan

 

©2015 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus

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Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for the live broadcast!
Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru!

From the popular browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a Nendoroid of Kogitsunemaru! He comes with three expressions including a charming standard expression, an aggressive combat expression and a refreshing smile based on his lines from the game.

As with the previous characters from the series, his sword is included and can be displayed both sheathed and drawn plus the game’s fox navigator ‘Konnosuke’ is also included to display beside him or other characters! Be sure to add him to your collection!

“My name may mean ‘small fox’, but I’m by no means small.”

The great sword made by Sanjou Munechika, Kogitsunemaru is joining the Nendoroids!

The figure has moved from planning to prototype to being painted… and now he is already ready to go up for preorders! The GSC team has been working hard to get everything ready to have the Max Factory’s scale and Nendoroid up for preorder at the same time!

The Nendoroid is amazingly detailed – from the open shoulder showing off his muscles to the small accessories. Each and every detail has been carefully sculpted and painted! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

The soft appearance of his kimono in contrast to the hard, manly look of his muscles makes for a lovely sight! Don’t you just want to run your finger down his chest!

This is how he looks from the back!

His long, soft hair is flowing gently behind him!

Most of his back is covered up by his magnificent ‘fur’, but even the areas that are blocked have been beautifully sculpted for fans to peek at! Plus even the little accessories on his sword have been carefully added to the design! (σ・∀・)σ

△ The final version will also feature this golden paintwork!

Plus the sword can also be displayed removed from its scabbard using alternate parts! <○><○>

“Alright… Let’s dance.”

It’s perfect! Just perfect!!

Just look at that confident smile on his face! (´□｀｡)

The fact that his mouth isn’t symmetrical somehow makes it look like a more vigorous expression! Perfect for combat scenes!

The difference between his standard expression and this one is amazing!!

The fact that you can enjoy different sides of a character by swapping out the expressions is definitely one of my best things about the Nendoroid series! I’m sure we have a lot of collectors who are new to Nendoroids since the Touken Ranbu series started – be sure to play around with the expressions… it’s so much fun!! ♪

With that said, let’s take a look at Kogitsunemaru’s third expression…

An exhilarated expression!

 

This expression was based on his “how exhilarating!” line from the game ♪

Looking at how defenceless he suddenly looks with this expression makes me feel rather strange! He’s just so cute!!

Taking a look from an upper angle like this one gives a nice look at his outfit too! Note how the accessory attached to his sleeve is blowing about behind him adding a slightly dynamic feeling to the Nendoroid! Even the smallest things have been so carefully thought out! Kogitsunemaru is known to be a ‘big’ character, but he shrunk down into Nendoroid size really well!

Even the tied up bit of hair at the end is even articulated!

(°Д°；≡°Д°；)!?!?

S-Something is wagging it’s tail beside him!!

This is Konnosuke! The Touken Ranbu navigator character that guides new players through the tutorial and more!

This tiny little fox is so absolutely adorable! 
Both his tail and his neck are fitted with ball joints! (*´Д｀)=з

His back paws are posed as if about to make a step forward, definitely adding to the cute effect! ♪

As they’re both ‘foxes’, the two of them look great posed together… so we decided to include him as an optional part!  (｀・ω・´)ゞ

It’s like he is bending down to pet him!! I could stare at this scene forever!!

They both have such beautiful hair as well! Here is a closer look of Kogitsunemaru’s from above!☆

You can see the multiple layers of hair that capture his unique hairstyle!

In fact, I think these hair parts might be one the most detailed yet… but enough about his hair… I’m sure many of you have also taken note of the base he is standing on! Just like the other Touken Nendoroids, he comes with a round base featuring his crest!

A similar base is included with both Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika and Nendoroid Kashuu Kiyomitsu! (σ・∀・)σ

Finally! 

A few photos of some poses I came up with!

Combat Expression + Hand Near Mouth!

It’s a pose that makes him look like he is challenging someone! This is the image I picture when I hear his line, “Alright… let’s dance”! 

The Official Special Page reads “He loves bring spoilt by his master”, so…

This is what came to mind when I read that! He’s just the right size to put his hand around a finger!! Make sure to spoil him once you’ve added him to your collection! ♥︎

Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!

He also comes with a couple of potential bonuses!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

– First Edition Bonus –

Purchases from any store of the first run of the Nendoroid will include a serial code that unlocks a special background featuring Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru in game will be included as a first edition bonus. Clicking the Nendoroid on the background will also make him speak!

– GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Bonus –

Purchases from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include this Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kogitsunemaru Exhilarated Ver.!

 

Be sure to keep the bonus in mind when preordering! (●´ω｀●)

Plus, tomorrow you can also get your hands on the Nendoroid Pouch: Sleeping Bag (Kogitsunemaru Ver.)!♪

the perfect way to keep Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru with you wherever you go!

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Start off your weekend with…

Kahotan Station!

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Kahotan Station: May Edition

Date: 29th May from 20:00~ (JST)
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv222003831

Contents:

◇ A Look at This Month’s Highlights!

· Nendoroid Umaru
· Nendoroid Patchouli Knowledge
· Nendoroid Akari Hizamaru
· figma Yukikaze
· figma Tsugumori
· figma Eli Ayase

◇ Upcoming Items!

· The leader of the Biscotti Knights Praetorian Guards unit!
· The latest in the Nendoroid Co-de Series! Dressing Pafé!
· Someone more from Senbonzakura?

…and more!

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The guest MC this time around is Akane-Eiseihei!

We hope you’ll tune in! ヽ(ﾟ◇ﾟ )ﾉ

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Three live broadcasts so close together!

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O
o

∧,＿,∧
（`・ω・)つ━☆・*。
⊂　　 ノ 　　　・゜+.
し’´Ｊ　　*・ °”
Anyway, that’s all for today!
See you all again later!!!

Planning Team / Kahotan

 

©2015 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus

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Nendoroid Kashuu Kiyomitsu

Today’s main feature…!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

We’re already in the last week of April!! There is no way to escape the coming of May!! Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a closer look at the figure we took a special look at on last week’s live broadcast…

Nendoroid Kashuu Kiyomitsu!☆

From the popular PC browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the sword that is difficult to handle but stands above the rest, Kashuu Kiyomitsu! He comes with three expressions including his charming standard face, a fearless combat expression as well as a yawning expression based on his lines from the game.

His sword is included and can be displayed both sheathed and drawn, and he also comes with the item that remedies fatigue in the game, an ‘Enchanted Dango’. Be sure to add him to your collection!

Oooooohhhhh!!! (●´ω｀●)

The sword used by Okita Souji in the Shinsengumi and  one of the five characters that can be selected as your first character in the tutorial for Touken Ranbu – Kashuu Kiyomitsu is now joining the Nendoroids! ♡

The red and black contrast of his outfit, the ever so slight smile and mole on his cheek… and those refreshing eyes!

 

How can you not love him?!

You can look at him from any angle and he will always score top points! ♡

This is how he looks from the back! ♪

The fluttering of his jacket is perfect…!

The reverse side of him never appears in the game, but we worked with the publisher to get exactly how he should look from the back! If you look closely you’ll even notice his shoes have little Nendoroid-sized heels! っ(｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The hemming of his jacket as well as his earrings make use of a lovely golden paint, and the emblems on the collar have been faithfully added onto the Nendoroid design! If you look close you’ll also notice the crimson inner lining of the jacket as well! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

His mouth is so very unique too! It’s so cute!

Let’s take a closer look at what expressions are included with Kashuu! ♫

First up is his confident smiling ‘standard expression’!ヽ(ｏ´∀｀ｏ)ﾉ

The way his mouth looks as well as the mole make for such an original Nendoroid expression! His hair also features a slight gradient to give it a more flowing, smooth appearance! ♡

As you may have noticed, he actually comes with two different ponytail parts – one to rest over his shoulder in front of him, and another that is blowing about in the wind behind him! They also have Nendoroid joints at the attachment point allowing you to create different nuances with the hair! (σ・∀・)σ

One other thing I’d like to point out, is that the eyes have highlights in them. The original illustration actually never had highlights, but in order to keep the ‘cute’ side of the Nendoroid design, we decided to work with the publisher and have them added in for the Nendoroid version! φ(．． )

Anyway, next up we have…

 

A combat expression that captures Kashuu’s calm and collected demeanour!

But more importantly… he looks so epic holding his sword like this!!

He comes with bent leg parts for both legs, which make him look like he is putting lots of energy behind his thrust! 

However! Now take another look at his eyes…!

The highlight has been removed!! (/ω＼)

As I mentioned, we added in the highlight to bring out the cuter side of the Nendoroid design… but when it comes to combat expressions the cuteness factor could be removed a little, so we kept this expression faithful to the original, no highlight design!

By the way, just like Mikazuki, he comes with his sword in both its sheathed and unsheathed forms, allowing for various different options! You can even pose him as if he has just pulled the sword from its scabbard!

Simply pick the pose that you think suits him best! ♪

Another thing to note is the detailed sculpting on the guard of his sword!

It’s so tiny, yet you can tell a lot of intricate work went into it! (； ・`д・´)

The Nendoroid as a whole is without a doubt a treat for the eyes, but looking at smaller details like this is what really makes them so very special!

However… if we look at Nendoroid Kashuu’s fingernail color…

In the game, Kashuu Kiyomitsu’s fingernails are actually a crimson color, however due to issues this would cause in manufacturing, we’ve unfortunately had to omit this from the Nendoroid…

I’m sure that many player’s of the game might be a little disappointed with this decision, but remember that Nendoroids are 10cm high figures. The hand parts are hardly a centimetre in length… to mass produce a product with each of the fingernails individually neatly painted would be incredibly difficult…!

However! Worry not!

For those who wish to have their Nendoroid Kashuu Kiyomitsu with crimson finger nails, I will be writing a nail painting how-to blog after Nendoroid Kashuu has been released! It will cover the best and easiest ways to color his nails – in such a way that even someone as clumsy as myself can do it!

Anyway, let’s move onto his optional parts!

Kashuu comes with ‘Enchanted Dango’! ♡ 

This is an item in the game that recovers characters from being fatigued!

You can also grab your own dango and pretend you’re eating together with him!! 

Just like the ‘uchiko’ that was included with Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika, the optional parts help bring out the atmosphere of the game!

Finally, let’s move into the final expression… 

 “*yawn* so sleepy…”

 

Hyahoooooooo!!! (*´Д｀)

He also comes with a sleepy looking yawning expression!! The gap between the combat expression above and this expression is rather vast!

△ I love the arrogant attitude that comes from his expressions!

Along with the optional parts he also comes with bent arms, bent legs and alternate hand parts for all sorts of different poses and options! ♥︎

Be sure to add him to your collection!

Nendoroid Kashuu Kiyomitsu!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow! ♪

Check the Good Smile Company Official Site for more details!

Plus, preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Kashuu Kiyomitsu Sleepy Ver. as a bonus! ♪

Fans of Touken Ranbu have various other figures to look forward to as well!
Such as Nendoroid Kogitsunemaru!

and Max Factory’s Kogitsunemaru!

Here is a tweet from the sculptor (@konanako_nagi) of the figure, saying that it has passed the checks from the publisher!!

I look forward to seeing it painted!! ♪

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More Touken characters are currently being forged!

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 ∧,＿,∧
（`・ω・)つ━☆・*。
⊂　　 ノ 　　　・゜+.
し’´Ｊ　　*・ °”

See you all again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

 

©2015 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus

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Touken Ranbu Goods!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I believe very strongly in the Japanese saying ‘dumplings over flowers’ – that it is better to have something practical like food rather than something pretty like flowers.

However Spring is finally here, which means we will soon get to enjoy both – eat delicious things like sakura-mochi while also getting to see beautiful sakura blossoms!

Anyway, as I’m sure everyone knows by now, yesterday was the long-awaited announcement of Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika

△ The Nendoroid-size makes for a palm-sized ojiichan!

You can find my review article about him over here:
⇒ Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika

Together with the Nendoroid, we also had some Touken Ranbu goods from Hobby Stock and Gift go up on the site over the past two days! Today I’m going to be taking a look at those goods! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

☆ Gift ☆

– Touken Ranbu Heart Badges: Collection One –

From Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- comes a collection of heart-shaped badges! The line-up includes eleven different characters including Izuminokami Kanesada, Namazuo Toushirou, Honebami Toushirou, Hirano Toushirou, Maeda Toushirou, Akita Toushirou, Kasen Kanesada, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Horikawa Kunihiro, Hachisuka Kotetsu and Ookurikara! Be sure to collect them all!

These will be on sale from the 5th April at the animate Ikebukuro Store! They will be available at other animate stores by late April as well!

Note that they are also trading-type badges, which means you won’t know who you will get until you’ve purchased the capsule!♪

The character I chose as my first sword is none other than… Kasen Kanesada!


△ The badges are approximately 56x50mm in size!

– Touken Ranbu Heart Badges: Collection Two –

From Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- comes a collection of heart-shaped badges! The line-up includes ten different characters including Kashuu Kiyomitsu, Yamatonokami Yasusada, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, Atsu Toushirou, Gokotai, Iwatooshi, Imanotsurugi, Heshikiri Hasebe, Taroutachi and Jiroutachi! Be sure to collect them all

The second set will also be sold at the same time and same stores as the first! Each and every one of the hear-shaped badges also features the family crest for a cute yet stylish design! ♡

Each of the badges costs just ¥300! 

All the Saniwa of the world will be able to keep their favorite swordsmen by their hearts!

◇ animate Official Site: http://www.animate.co.jp/
◇ Gift Official Site: http://www.gift-gift.jp/gacha/gacha186.html

 

☆HOBBY STOCK☆

– Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-: Trading Paper Posters – First Division –

Trading posters featuring the swordsmen of Touken Ranbu. Sold in sets of two. Total of 14 to collect. (One pack contains two posters)

These are also trading-type items! Each purchase will contain two random posters! The posters are made to look like traditional Japanese-style wall scrolls, which help bring out the atmosphere of the Touken Ranbu universe! This should give you a feel for the size of the posters! ★

△ Mikazuki who is now up for preorder as a Nendoroid
As well as one of my favorites, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro!


Decorate your room with your favorite Touken swordsmen!! (●´ω｀●)

 

– Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-: Omamori / Omamori Goku –

The ‘omamori’ protective charms from the game have been transformed into real charms for fans!

These are sure to bring out the luck in your endeavours!
(For things like forging new swords in game, forging new swords in game… or even forging new swords in game!)

 

– Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-: Wooden Tablet – Fuji/Pine/Bamboo/Plum –

A product that recreates the wooden tablets, or ’ema’ that are used to raise your chances of getting stronger characters! Perhaps if you write the name of the character you want on the back, you’ll get him next!

They really are… made from wood!!

Those who have played the game will be very familiar with these items from the game! They also comes with a handy string to hang them up by! (/ω＼)

△ Size comparison with a Nendoroid!

 

The posters and wooden tablets above will be on sale prior to release in limited quantities at the GOODSMILE x animate Cafe! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

GOODSMILE x animate Cafe (Akihabara)
GOODSMILE x animate Cafe (Osaka Nihombashi)

 

– Touken Ranbu Gold Lacquer Stickers –

From the popular online game ‘Touken Ranbu’ comes a set of gold-lacquered stickers featuring various popular characters from the game!

I managed to get my hands on some samples, so let me try sticking them on something!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The sticker features the upper and lower pieces of film allowing for easy attachment! Remove the bottom piece of film and stick it on the the surface, then remove the top and complete the stick! No worry about it sticking to your hands or not applying neatly! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The sticker I chose was the strongest in my team in the game…

The Taroutachi Crest! ♥

Thank you for always winning so quickly and easily!

 

– Touken Ranbu Linkable Trading Acrylic Keychains: 1st Unit –

From ‘Touken Ranbu’ comes a set of character keychains that can link together!

As the name suggests, these can link together to form a chain of keychains! ★★

Keep each of your favorite characters with you wherever you go – even linked together as if from the game screen!

Both the items above will be on sale prior to release at the GOODSMILE x animate Cafe!

△ The Akihabara store

They will also be on sale from April in other stores! 

 

GOODSMILE x animate Cafe (Akihabara)
GOODSMILE x animate Cafe (Osaka Nihombashi)

 

Anyway, moving on to the future line-up… the next Nendoroids planned in the series are…

Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Kogitsunemaru!!

Additionally, a scale figure of Mikazuki Munechika is also in the works! ♥︎ 

But there is still more! Max Factory are also working on a Kogitsunemaru scale figure!! ♪

Fans of the game have lots to look forward to!! 

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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（ ・∀・） .。０ (The Touken Ranbu figures…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
( （ ・∀・）.。０ (… will look so nice displayed together!!)
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See you all again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

© 2015 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus

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Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I might still not have Mikazuki Munechika in game, but I get to take a look at his Nendoroid which will definitely keep me busy for now!

So without any more delays, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika

“My name is Mikazuki Munechika.
One of the five great swords of Japan”

From the popular PC browser game ‘Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the most beautiful of the Five Great Swords, Mikazuki Munechika! He comes with three expressions including a standard face with a charming smile, an expression for combat as well as a nonchalant expression made in the image of his ‘ojiichan’ nickname!

His sword is included and can be displayed both sheathed and drawn, and the scabbard faithfully shows off the phases of the moon! Other optional parts include a traditional Japanese teacup for more relaxed scenes, as well as an ‘uchiko’ which is needed to keep your swordsmen ready for battle! Be sure to add him to your collection!

Wonderful! Wonderful!!! (*´Д｀)=з

An apology to all the saniwa out there who have been waiting for the Nendoroid to come up for preorder! One of the Five Great Swords of Japan as well as the one known to be the most beautiful… Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika is finally here! The spirit of the sword made at the end of the 11th century in the Heian Period has joined the Nendoroids!

This is also one of the fastest a Nendoroid has ever started development! Nendoroid Mikazuki started being sculpted just one month after the game had started (´□｀｡)

Let’s see how he looks from the back! ♥

You never get to see him from the back in game, which means the figure adds a whole new side of Mikazuki to enjoy!! ♪

His soft and silky looking hair is definitely one of my highlights!Another thing to note is the scabbard that shows the phases of the moon along it! Isn’t it beautiful! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

Also take a look at how the outfit was shrunk down into Nendoroid size – even in this small size the elegant outfit very reminiscent of the nobles in the Heian period has been carefully sculpted down to the smaller little ornaments!

It’s an outfit with an incredible amount of information and detail placed into it – as one would expect for the ‘most beautiful’ of the Five Great Swords, Mikazuki Munechika! The overall balance of the figure is also such a pleasure to look at!

The ever so slight creases along the outfit are also amazing! They add even more to the distinct atmosphere of the classic Japanese clothes!

Note of course his eyes which are actually crescent moons, as well as the slight gradient applied to the tips of his hair!

All of Mikazuki’s intricate little charms have been so carefully added to the Nendoroid! As most of you know all Nendoroids stand about 10cm in height, but there is something about the air around Mikazuki that makes him seem to stand out so much more clearly and confidently! I hope that fans will be willing to add him into their collections! <○><○>

Anyway, let’s move on and see what other optional parts are included with him! Firstly along with the standard expression above, he also comes with this relaxed and content expression! This expression is included to display his more carefree side that suits his nickname ‘ojiichan’ or ‘grandpa’!

A nonchalant expression!! ♡

Just looking at him makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!!

I wish I could sit out on a balcony and sip tea with him while looking out at the cherry blossoms!! 

The first expression shows him off as the elegant and beautiful sword he his, but this one shows a different side of him! He also comes with another extra part that suits this expression very well!

“Ah… I love being taken good care of!”

He comes with an ‘uchiko’!

These were used in the past to keep swords in good condition, and can be used to keep the Nendoroid happy as well!

△ With careful balance he can even hold it himself…!

Just as a side note, the uchiko is not actually soft, it’s made from the same material as the figure itself… so be sure to only touch it to him softly! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

Now that We’ve seen the gentle side of him… let’s move onto the next expression…

An expression that shows off his gallant side!

 

“…let’s do this.”

Ooooooooooohh!! (/ω＼)

It’s perfect! I can’t get enough of how amazing he looks!!

This confident and valiant looking combat expression is also included!

△ The combat pose from the game can also be recreated! 

Once again the change of expression brings across a whole different side of his personality! Don’t you feel an enormous pressure behind this combat pose?! I certainly do! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

As you can see, his sword can also be displayed unsheathed using the included alternate parts! ♪

△ Posed in a “Come, if you dare” kind of pose!

I’ve been trying to keep my excitement down as much as possible for this review but it’s so hard!!

The reason for that is I want to have lots to talk about during tomorrow’s like broadcast!

The long awaited start of the Touken Ranbu Nendoroids!

The next two are also already in development – Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Kogitsunemaru! ★

△ I’ll let you know more about this two as soon as I know! ☆

 

Both beautiful, elegant and ready for combat!

Nendoroid Mikazuki Munechika!

He will be up for preorder later today!

Plus as a limited first release exclusive, a serial code will be included which will unlock a special background in the Touken Ranbu game!

The background will feature the Nendoroid, who will even speak when you click on him!!

A big thanks to the game developers for allowing the Nendoroid to be featuring in the game! I wonder what he will say when you click on him… (`・д´・ ；)

We will let everyone know as soon as the code is available to be used! The serial code will be found inside the Nendoroid box!

Please note that this will only be included with the first release!
(Should the product be rereleased, this code will not be included!) φ(．． )

Additionally, preorders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Mikazuki Munechika Content Ver.!

*Image for illustrative purposes.

 

This bonus is exclusive to orders from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP, so be sure to order there if you do not wish to miss out! っ(｀・ω・´)ゞ

Make sure you don’t miss out!! ♪

 

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For those of you interested in even more information, be sure to tune in to the live broadcast tonight!

 

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Emergency Live Broadcast!

“Touken Ranbu Nendoroids – Into Battle!!

Date: 24th March from 21:00~
URL: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv214626128

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☆ Nitroplus: http://www.nitroplus.co.jp/
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I hope to see you there!!!

／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼


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（ ・∀・） .。０ (Preorders…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
( （ ・∀・）.。０ (… start soon!!)
∪（ ∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

See you all again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

© 2015 DMMゲームズ/Nitroplus