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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Yui Yuigahama: White Kimono Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure

From Furyu (F:NEX) and designed by Design Coco comes this 1/7 scale figure of Yui Yuigahama from My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax. Measuring 9.4”, she smiles sweetly holding a bouquet in her hand as she gracefully poses in a beautiful white and pink kimono that flows behind her with matching hair ornaments, Japanese knotwork details, and high-heel sandals with tabi socks. Her dress has a gorgeous sculpted texture of traditional Japanese-inspired patterns as well as a pearlescent finish. The multicolored bouquet she holds has also been beautifully completed in its shaded paintwork and intricate sculpting. Let her bring beauty and grace to your collection! 💐

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Hanayomeishou Kimono: Shirouchikake & Irokakeshita

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Very nice! The pink and white color scheme gives the impression of sweetness and femininity. The kimono has an accurate number of layers; the white nagajuban, the pink kakeshita (i.e. hanayome furisode), and white furisode uchikake are all visible. The base woven patterns on the pink kakeshita and uchikake are excellent, which convey a sense of high quality and richness. The deep pink futokorogatana (i.e. katana pouch) & hakoseko (i.e. wedding purse) tucked into her obi & collars are necessary wedding accessories and the pink obiage tied in a good luck knot is great attention to detail. The pink platform heeled zori are a lovely modern touch as well as the giant hanakanzashi and her modern floral bouquet. The only real negatives are that neither the uchikake nor the kakeshita have the thickly padded hems that are essential to both those garments. Otherwise, a stunning outfit!

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Hatsune Miku: Harvest Moon Ver. 1/8 Scale Figure

Illustrator Rella’s original Miku artwork becomes a stunning figure!From Good Smile Company with sculpting by Atomicbom Suzuki comes a 1/8 scale figure of Vocaloid Hatsune Miku in an outfit themed after the Mid-Autumn Festival in China! Miku-chan exudes a gorgeous, ethereal aura as she stands in a beautiful flowing dress that captures her elegance. She holds a fan in her hand and gives a captivating warm smile as her trademark twintails swirl around her. Her breathtaking look is further accentuated by the figure’s paintwork which features gentle colors and a blending of translucent parts. Don’t miss out on admiring Harvest Moon Miku in your collection!

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Chinese Hanfu

Hanfu Type: Tang-dynasty Style

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Not bad, but a little plain. She appears, since I can’t quite get a good look, to be wearing a Tang-dynasty inspired look with a qixiong-ruqun (i.e. chest-high skirt & blouse outfit), a daxiushan (i.e. robe with long deep sleeves and large sleeve openings), and a pibo (i.e. long, scarf-like ribbon). The only real inconsistencies appear to be the ruffled underskirt (a modern addition) and that the openings of the sleeves are small because they’ve been sewn closed. 

The overall color scheme is also a little strange. It gives strong miko-priestess vibes (what with all the red and white tones), but the Harvest Moon Festival (a.k.a. the Mid-Autumn Festival) isn’t a particularly religious or sacred holiday, so the association is a little off. If anything, they could’ve done more to make her outfit more Moon inspired or even reference the story of Chang’e, which is heavily associated with the holiday.

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Kagamine Len ~Hanairogoromo~ 1/8 Scale Figure

Also available: Kagamine Rin ~Hanairogoromo~ 1/8 Scale Figure

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Otoko Kimono: Hakama-sugata

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Unlike the other figurines in the Hanairogoromo series, this one could use a few tweeks. However, the pluses still largely outweigh the minuses! The colors and patterns are gorgeous! Love the blue-grey color scheme! The medium blue striped kimono is reflected in the navy checker pattern on the pale grey hakama. With the exception of his tabi, he has all the appropriate layers and even tasuki to keep his sleeves out of his way. The major problem I have is with the shape of the hakama. They are accurate through the waist and hips, but the pants aren’t pleated or voluminous enough near his feet. I also don’t care for his kanzashi, which may be there to make him a little androgynous, but isn’t really appropriate for mens wear.

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DXF One Piece Wa no Kuni -The Grandline Men- Vol. 2: Roronoa Zoro

Master Swordsman Roronoa Zoro, also known as “Pirate Hunter” Zoro, stands with one sword over his shoulder as he reaches to unsheath another and maybe the third after that! Stands 6.7”. Add him to your collection!

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Otoko Kimono: Yukata

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: So, the most annoying part of this outfit is the strange navy-blue collar trim, since that’s usually a sign that the artist doesn’t really know very much about kimono. However, the rest of the design seemed to be made of deliberate choices, so I can accept those a lot easier. For example, Zoro definitely doesn’t have enough hair to make a proper chonmage, but it’s obviously meant to be a samurai reference, so its easy to accept it as an aesthetic choice. I really like the use of greens and yellows in the outfit, especially in the hem of the yukata and the sun-gear designs on the overcoat. His purple obi also serves to bring out those yellows & greens and harmonize with the various colors of his sword sheaths.

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Ichiban Figure One Piece Okiku

From Bandai comes this Ichiban Figure of Okiku from the Wano Country Arc of One Piece. Standing 10.6”, she poses in a beautiful yellow yukata with her katana in its sheath held by her obi cord as she ties up her hair in a high ponytail with a maroon ribbon. Her serious expression is carefully painted (just look at those red lips!) as is the flowers on her yukata, and impeccable sculpting brings her to life making it look like wind is blowing through her hair~. 👘 Also Available: Ichiban Figure One Piece Luffy no Umi Ichiban Figure One Piece Zorojyuro Ichiban Figure One Piece Law Ichiban Figure One Piece Onami

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Furisode: Kofurisode

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Not terribly different than the last figure of this One Piece; she pretty much checks of all the boxes in terms of correctness. Only real negatives are the obijime cord acting as katana-holder and her kimono pattern still being awfully plain.

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Kyoko Sakura Maiko Edition 1/8 Scale Figure | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion

Fans just can’t stop talking about Puella Magi Madoka Magica - the hit magical girl series which has revolutionized the genre. These cute maiko-themed figures are inspired by the series’ recent big screen incarnation, Rebellion, and each features one of your favorite girls in traditional Japanese outfits. This one is the relatively more experienced Kyoko Sakura who’s wearing a bright green kimono featuring a classical design of morning glories, traditional Japanese temari toys and birds and carrying a traditional style purse too! Winking and waving coyly at you, there’s no way you won’t want to take her home! If you also purchase the Sayaka Miki figure (sold separately) you can can even pose her holding hands with Sayaka - how cute is that?

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Karyukai Kimono: Maiko Hikizuri

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Her hizikuri is themed to September appropriate morning glories, which explains the choice of red bamboo nagajuban and willow themed obi tied in a Kyoto-classic dariri musubi. The details are truly exceptional on this one; they included the tucks on her sleeves and even made sure her okobo had a classic wooden finish. The only real negatives are her non-traditional hairstyle, her random flower kanzashi and her strange pink haneri.

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Madoka Magica Mami Tomoe 1/8th Scale Figure (Maiko Edition)

Enjoy this exclusive 1/8th scale figure of Mami Tomoe from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion in a stunning furisode-style kimono, traditionally worn by maiko (geisha in training)! While Mami is a powerful veteran fighter, she is also known for her sisterly and feminine personality. Here, Mami shows off her elegance in a sumptious pink and red ensemble, paired with cute kanazashi hair accessories! Enjoy the rich textural details of embroidered plum blossoms and layers of silk, as well as Mami’s demure expression and pose. Her swirling sleeves, trailing obi, and long kimono create a poetic effect as she perfoms a graceful dance with fan in-hand. In an adorable and comical contrast, Bebe attempts to mimic Mami’s movements! Don’t miss out on this classic beauty and her cute companion!

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Karyukai Kimono: Maiko Hikizuri

Accuracy Rating: 4/5

Explanation: Stunning pattern and color choices for her hikizuri! The red plum blossoms are gorgeously patterned on her furisode and the peaks to her accurate red nagajuban and haneri are lovely! Even the obi musubi is the accurate dariri style of Kyoto maiko. Her non-traditional hairstyle and random kanzashi flowers are the only real negatives.