{"id":11362,"date":"2019-07-26T17:05:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T08:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=11362"},"modified":"2019-11-08T11:05:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T02:05:25","slug":"anime-bishonen-figures-our-favorite-ikemen-figures-that-will-make-you-swoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/anime\/anime-bishonen-figures-our-favorite-ikemen-figures-that-will-make-you-swoon.html","title":{"rendered":"Anime Bishonen Figures &#8211; Our Favorite Ikemen Figures That Will Make You Swoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What does \u201cbishonen\u201d mean?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cBishonen\u201d <strong>(\u7f8e\u5c11\u5e74)<\/strong> is a Japanese term that literally translates to \u201cbeautiful young boy\u201d used to describe young boys whose beauty transcends gender boundaries. In the non-Japanese otaku world, \u201cbishonen\u201d and its abbreviation \u201cbishie\u201d are mainly used to refer to any anime guy that makes someone\u2019s heart go doki-doki. This differs slightly from the original Japanese usage where it strictly refers to a certain attractiveness found in adolescents. In recent years, you may have come across the term \u201cikemen\u201d to describe your best boys, which is the catch-all Japanese word for \u201chot guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Anime Bishonen Figures<\/h2>\n<p>Japan makes plenty of figures of anime girls showcasing their sexier side, but what about something for those who want a little bishonen action? Fear not, as over the years Japan has been producing a plethora of figures featuring some of anime\u2019s dreamiest dudes. Read on to see our picks for some bishonen figures that are sure to make you swoon!<\/p>\n<h2>Touken Ranbu 1\/8 Scale Figures<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_ToukenRanbu18Figures.png\" alt=\"Touken Ranbu 1\/8 Scale Figures\"\/><\/center> <\/p>\n<p>What better way to start our bishonen figure roundup than with the period heartthrobs themselves &#8211; the Touken Danshi. Good Smile Company has created a line of gorgeous 1\/8 scale figures featuring characters from Touken Ranbu, a game that turns swords from Japan\u2019s history into handsome men. With GSC\u2019s renowned craftsmanship, each of the Touken Danshi\u2019s unique personalities shine through in this collection, making them the perfect addition for any fan of these gallant sword boys.<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/%E5%88%80%E5%89%A3%E4%B9%B1%E8%88%9E+1%2F8+%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_ToukenRanbu?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_ToukenRanbu&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_ToukenRanbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Touken Ranbu 1\/8 Scale Figures<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end --> <\/p>\n<h2>Shirotani Tadaomi and Kurose Riku Ten Count 1\/8 Scale Figures<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_TenCount_Riku.png\" alt=\"Shirotani Tadaomi and Kurose Riku Ten Count 1\/8 Scale Figures\"\/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Ten Count is the BL manga that has been on everyone\u2019s lips since its debut in 2013. The story follows OCD patient Shirotani Tadaomi and his sadist psychotherapist Kurose Riku, who recommends exposure therapy treatment to Shirotani in order to help cure his mysophobia. Based on an illustration by Ten Count\u2019s manga-ka Rihito Takarai, the couple don bunny suits in these beautifully detailed figures, reflecting their respective dominant and submissive personalities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_TenCount?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_TenCount&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_TenCount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Shirotani Tadaomi and Kurose Riku Ten Count 1\/8 Scale Figures<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Gintama G.E.M. Series<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_GintamaGEM.png\" alt=\"Gintama G.E.M. Series\"\/><\/center> <\/p>\n<p>Gintama is a hit shonen series set in a sci-fi version of the late Edo period of Japan, where aliens rule the streets of Tokyo. The world of Gintama is home not just to extraterrestrial beings but also plenty of bishonen samurai! You can enjoy fan-favorite ikemen from the series including Gintoki, Sougo, and Kotarou in all their glory with this awesome collection of bishonen figures from MegaHouse.<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/%E9%8A%80%E9%AD%82+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2+gem%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_Gintama?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_Gintama&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_Gintama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Gintama G.E.M. Series<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Free! Eternal Summer 1\/8 Scale Alter Figures<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_FreeEternalSunshine.png\" alt=\"Free! Eternal Summer 1\/8 Scale Alter Figures\"\/><\/center> <\/p>\n<p>You couldn\u2019t have a bishonen figure roundup without the iconic Free! Boys. The legendary series introduced some of the most recognizable anime ikemen of our generation, with loyal fans still keeping up with their best boys over six years since its debut. This series of 1\/8 scale figures by Alter has the boys looking for some poolside action in their swimming gear. Have the bishonen Free! dive into your hearts with this collection of Alter figures!<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/Free%21+1%2F8+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2+%E3%80%80%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_Free?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_Free&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_Free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Free! Eternal Summer 1\/8 Scale Alter Figures<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Kuroko\u2019s Basketball Figure Series MegaHouse<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_KurokosBasket_FigureSeries.png\" alt=\"Kuroko\u2019s Basketball Figure Series MegaHouse\"\/><\/center> <\/p>\n<p>You couldn\u2019t have a bishonen figure roundup without the iconic Free! Boys. The legendary series introduced some of the most recognizable anime ikemen of our generation, with loyal fans still keeping up with their best boys over six years since its debut. This series of 1\/8 scale figures by Alter has the boys looking for some poolside action in their swimming gear. Have the bishonen Free! dive into your hearts with this collection of Alter figures!<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/%E9%BB%92%E5%AD%90%E3%81%AE%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%80%80%E3%83%A1%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B9\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_KurokonoBasket?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_KurokonoBasket&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_KurokonoBasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Kuroko\u2019s Basketball Figure Series MegaHouse<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Kotobukiya Ikemen Series<\/h2>\n<p><center><img class=\"wp-image-6710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BishonenFigures_KotobukiyaIkemen.png\" alt=\"Kotobukiya Ikemen Series\"\/><\/center>  <\/p>\n<p>Kotobukiya\u2019s Ikemen Series features bishonen from the American comic book world, showcasing the sultry side of characters from the DC Universe. The figures are based on artwork by Japanese illustrator Rikken, with the current lineup featuring the likes of Batman, Red Robin, and Nightwing. If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of a cloaked hero sweeping you off your feet, then look no further than Kotobukiya\u2019s Ikemen Series.<\/p>\n<p><!-- btn start --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/item\/search\/DC+COMICS+IKEMEN\/Al_11_Yh_RaSuOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_BishonenFigures_IkemenSeries?utm_source=BlogEn&#038;utm_medium=BlogEn_post&#038;utm_campaign=BlogEn_post_BishonenFigures_IkemenSeries&#038;utm_term=BishonenFigures_IkemenSeries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Search for Kotobukiya Ikemen Series<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- btn end -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Add to your bishonen figure collection with FROM JAPAN<\/h2>\n<p>Inspired by our list to add to your bishonen figure collection? 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