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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Tohru -Japanese Doll- 1/4 Scale Figure

Prepare yourself for the ultimate combination of elegance and kawaii with this stunning 1/4 scale Japanese doll figure of Tohru from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid! Sculpted by Moineau and manufactured by F:NEX, Tohru measures a magnificent 16.7" tall. Her priceless kimono has been handcrafted by expert Yoshiktoku artisans! The kimono is a celebratory mix of red, gold, green and many other colors. Tohru's maintains her status as a maid by keeping her signature frilly hairband on her head, but the band is now decorated with pretty pink and blue flowers, as well as a fetching red ribbon! Tohru carries a drum in her hand to make wonderful Japanese music, a simple task for a dragon as her. She boasts a soft, inviting smile on her face with just a touch of blush added to her cheeks. This is truly a masterful Yoshitoku figure to be the centerpiece of a premium collection, and Tohru will look simply astonishing when displayed next to the Kanna Yoshitoku figure (sold separately)! Also Available: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Kanna -Japanese Doll- 1/4 Scale Figure

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Kabuki Kimono: Nihonbuyo - Onnagata

Accuracy Rating: 5/5

Explanation: Nihon-buyo, also known as Japanese traditional dance, is derived from kabuki and features elements from Noh drama, bunraku, Western dance styles, and other modern styles. In fact, the types of dances performed in the nihon-buyo repertoire are classified into "male" and "female" using the same names as kabuki does, "tachiyaku" and "onnagata" respectively. Thankfully, both sets of roles can be played by either gender! While some nihon-buyo performances were direct translations of existing Noh, kabuki, or bunraku dramas into pure choreography, others weren't meant to portray specific characters. This allowed performers to put together costumes and choreograph the dances more freely. 

This doll is a collaboration with Yoshitoku Dolls, a 300-year-old traditional Japanese doll company based in Tokyo, to create an anime figurine that embodies the elegance and style of traditional Japanese dancing dolls. Key to that traditional look is the practice of katahada (片肌脱) when a performer has one shoulder of their uppermost kimono undone. The reasons for this undoing are many. When kimono were everyday clothing, katahada and morohada (諸肌脱ぎ, the practice of undoing the top half of your kimono) were done by people of all classes to allow for greater comfort and mobility while they worked (Source 2). However, it didn't take long for nihon-buyo performers to use katahada/ morohada as a way to emphasize the splendor of their costumes (Source 3) and reinforce visual elements of storytelling (Source 4 & 5).

Source 1: https://www.yoshitoku.co.jp/ 

Source 2: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/the-mysteries-of-the-kimono-part-2

Source 3: http://blog.kanhosen.net/?eid=965892

Source 4: http://kimiryu.jugem.jp/?eid=12 

Source 5: http://blog.livedoor.jp/masahime1112/archives/52832320.html

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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Kanna -Japanese Doll- 1/4 Scale Figure

Kanna, our favorite little dragon from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, ventures into the fine art of Yoshitoku, antique Japanese dolls! Sculpted by Moineau and manufactured by F:NEX, Kanna-chan measures 11.4" tall and 1/4 scale. Her breathtaking kimono is made of real fabric and covered in a gorgeous pattern of flowers and butterflies. The colors on her kimono range from purple, gold, red, blue, pink, white, green, and more. Her usual twintails have been tied up into adorable buns and dressed up with delicious candy-colored flower ornaments. Kanna holds up her golden folding fan high, captured in a traditional dance pose. Her big, round, blue eyes produce a uniquely soft expression on her face that will melt your heart. Just as everything else about this Yoshitoku figure will! Also Available: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Tohru -Japanese Doll- 1/4 Scale Figure

Asian Clothing Figurines Review

Asian Clothing: Japanese Kimono

Kimono Type: Kabuki Kimono: Nihon-buyo - Onnagata

Accuracy Rating: 5/5

Explanation: Nihon-buyo, also known as Japanese traditional dance, is derived from kabuki and features elements from Noh drama, bunraku, Western dance styles, and other modern styles. In fact, the types of dances performed in the nihon-buyo repertoire are classified into "male" and "female" using the same names as kabuki does, "tachiyaku" and "onnagata" respectively. Thankfully, both sets of roles can be played by either gender! While some nihon-buyo performances were direct translations of existing Noh, kabuki, or bunraku dramas into pure choreography, others weren't meant to portray specific characters. This allowed performers to put together costumes and choreograph the dances more freely. 

This doll is a collaboration with Yoshitoku Dolls, a 300-year-old traditional Japanese doll company based in Tokyo, to create an anime figurine that embodies the elegance and style of traditional Japanese dancing dolls. Key to that traditional look is the practice of katahada (片肌脱) when a performer has one shoulder of their uppermost kimono undone. The reasons for this undoing are many. When kimono were everyday clothing, katahada and morohada (諸肌脱ぎ, the practice of undoing the top half of your kimono) were done by people of all classes to allow for greater comfort and mobility while they worked (Source 2). However, it didn't take long for nihon-buyo performers to use katahada/ morohada as a way to emphasize the splendor of their costumes (Source 3) and reinforce visual elements of storytelling (Source 4 & 5).

Source 1: https://www.yoshitoku.co.jp/ 

Source 2: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/the-mysteries-of-the-kimono-part-2

Source 3: http://blog.kanhosen.net/?eid=965892

Source 4: http://kimiryu.jugem.jp/?eid=12 

Source 5: http://blog.livedoor.jp/masahime1112/archives/52832320.html