The Sneaker Bunko light novel imprint is celebrating its 30th anniversary, so there are plenty of goodies to go around for the occasion. One of them is a 1/7 scale figure of Aqua from Natsume Akatsuki’s KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! light novel …Read more »
When will they stop making Evangelion Unit-01 figures? Oh, right, when Unit-01 stops looking really cool: i.e., never. The latest figure is a prime example of Eva-01’s undying coolness. Made with help from Ikuto Yamashita, who designed the Eva in the first place, the concept …Read more »
Forget “get in the damn robot.” Now it’s “put on the damn robot” thanks to these bizarre but awesome Evangelion Unit-01 shoulder cushions. The cushions, seen below, are hitting the online and physical Evangelion stores September 1, and cost 4,800 yen (about $44) per cushion. …Read more »
If you’re serious about your Code Geass cosplay, this item from Japan should definitely be on your radar. It’s none other than a life-size replica of the Zero helmet from the series, worn by Lelouch himself. The helmet, which is being produced by Premium Bandai, …Read more »
Haro, the famous robot from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, is set to become a reality. The real-life Haro, which goes up for preorder in July, is officially called “Guncierge Haro,” blending the words “Gundam” and “concierge.” “Guncierge Haro” is activated by voice, and reportedly …Read more »
My little sister can’t be this expensive. A limited-edition figure of one of the series’ female protagonists, Ruri Goko (Kuroneko), has been announced with the price-tag of ¥1,598,400: as of today’s exchange rate, that’s $14,578. The figure is life-size, measuring in at 139 centimeters, or …Read more »
Lelouch of the Rebellion? More like Lelouch of the Man Cave. Or wherever you want him, really. Bandai has just announced a life-size (181cm, to be exact) standee of Lelouch for the Code Geass fan who has everything. The standee, which is up for preorder …Read more »
We do quite a few reports on anime T-shirts, sneakers and other apparel, but this is one of the most original accessories we’ve seen in a while. Fans of Hunter x Hunter may remember when main character Gon Freecss did his transformation thing, with his …Read more »
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle hit theaters in Japan this past weekend, and featured a brand-new take on Mechagodzilla, one of the Big G’s most iconic foes. Starting this July, fans can get their hands on a soft vinyl version of the new …Read more »
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Dengeki Bunko, and Kadokawa is helping the light novel imprint celebrate in style. One of the characters getting in on the party is Asuna from Sword Art Online, who dons a swimsuit in a new 1/7 scale figure …Read more »
Yuri on Ice fans, take note. A new figure based on Yuri Plisetsky’s moves in the series’ opening animation is on its way. The figure, which is part of Bandai’s G.E.M. Series, measures 19 centimeters and retails for ¥10,800 (about $90). Available for pre-order now, …Read more »
Last year, it was Fullmetal Alchemist—now Hello Kitty maker Sanrio have worked their adorable magic on Code Geass. Various merchandise featuring Sanrio’s take on the popular mecha series is available at a special Code Geass event until February 12 at Tokyo Dome City. After that …Read more »
Are you watching the anime adaptation of Pop Team Epic? Main characters Popuko and Pipimi would like to show their, uh, appreciation. New figures of the two revealed Wednesday show the duo in their signature pose, which also graced the cover of the first volume …Read more »
Fans of (potentially) pricey proplicas have a new item to covet on the horizon. Cerevo has created an impressive replica of Kirito‘s Elucidator sword from the Sword Art Online anime, complete with about as many bells and whistles as you could possible want. The sword …Read more »
Fate/Grand Order, the popular smartphone spinoff of the Fate/ franchise, is getting a bit more kawaii with some merchandise from Sanrio. The brand, best known for Hello Kitty, is releasing Fate/Grand Order merchandise like buttons, acrylic holders, shirts and more this January at Animate stores. …Read more »
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