{"id":4054,"date":"2015-12-15T06:18:34","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T21:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=4054"},"modified":"2019-07-03T12:41:46","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T03:41:46","slug":"anime-figure-collection-2015-top-10-cool-winter-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/anime\/anime-figure-collection-2015-top-10-cool-winter-releases.html","title":{"rendered":"Anime Figure Collection 2015: Top 10 Cool Winter Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting to feel that winter chill? Why not ward it off with Japanese anime figures! As the autumn leaves fall away, the otaku of the world are reminded that new anime seasons and manga chapters are just around the corner\u2026 so are the holidays! Given all that, it\u2019s definitely time for another awesome anime figure review.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to beat receiving a new figure in the mail, so whether you want to treat yourself this Christmas, giftwrap a special character for a friend, or simply add the most in-demand and anticipated releases of winter 2015 to your ever-expanding anime figure collection, these are 10 collector\u2019s pieces you won\u2019t want the winter winds to blow away!<\/p>\n

Nendoroid – Touken Ranbu Online: Mikazuki Munechika (December)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Looking at this anime figure collection, it\u2019s clear that Winter 2015 belongs to Nendoroid\u2026 and Touken Ranbu Online<\/i>. Starting with Kashu Kiyomitsu in September, there\u2019s a long line of humanized historical swords, releasing all the way into May 2016 (and possibly beyond!). In December, we get Mikazuki Munechika and Tsurumaru Kuninaga, though it\u2019s the most beautiful of Japan\u2019s five great swords who is understandably drawing fandom attention\u2026 and purchases. Mikazuki comes with all his gear\u2014sword, scabbard, teacup, and uchiko\u2014and multiple facial expressions. Everything, from tassels to armor, is replicated in loving detail as gorgeous as he is. \"Nendoroid<\/p>\n

MAX Factory \u2013 Touken Ranbu Online – Kogitsunemaru 1\/8 Complete Figure (December)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if the more kawaii chibi-variants of the Touken Ranbu Online<\/i> cast don\u2019t excite you, the 1\/8-scale sculpts by MAX Factory will easily leave your jaw hanging. Kogitsunemaru kicks off the new anime figure collection lineup with his December release. Each sculpture captures the official artwork found in the original Touken Ranbu \u2013ONLINE<\/i> browser game, bringing it to life in 3D form. Though his name may mean \u201csmall fox,\u201d this impressive figurine is anything but tiny. Look for three more swordsmen to arrive in the spring and summer of 2016!<\/p>\n

\"MAX<\/p>\n

Nendoroid – Himouto! Umaru-chan: Umaru (January)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nothing beats a cold cola\u2014even in the middle of winter\u2014and nobody loves a good cola like Umaru, the lazy couch potato and junk food queen of Himouto! Umaru-chan. <\/i>The Nendoroid\u2019s classic chibi look complements her adorable \u201cin-doors\u201d appearance, complete with her bear hoodie, hand-held videogame console, and favorite foods. With five different faces to choose from, this is one of Nendoroid\u2019s most expressive figurines yet, allowing you to re-create Umaru\u2019s hilarious and energetic personality.<\/p>\n

\"Nendoroid<\/p>\n

ASCII MEDIA WORKS \u2013 Tenshi 1\/8 Scale Figure (Reissue Edition) | Angel Beats! (Late December)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So we\u2019re cheating a bit here\u2014this is technically a re-release of a figurine from 2013\u2014but if anyone deserves to be included in this anime figure review, it\u2019s her! Based off of Katsuzo Hirata\u2019s stunning illustration, this Tenshi statue commemorates the releases of both the Angel Beats<\/i> Blu-ray BOX and the PC video game Angel Beats: 1st Beat<\/i>. The re-release comes with new packaging, but the figurine is unchanged from its original version, which depicts Tenshi with flowing, airy (and removable!) wings and an innocent, mysterious expression. Remember, this is a rare re-release, so be sure to snatch her up before she flies away!<\/p>\n

\"ASCII<\/p>\n

Good Smile Company \u2013 Your Lie in April – Kaori Miyazono 1\/8 Complete Figure (January)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most poetic and dramatic anime of fall 2014, Your Lie in April<\/i>, comes to life in a poignant sculpture of violinist extraordinaire, Kaori Miyazono. Capturing Kaori\u2019s modest smile, this figurine features impressive texturizing of clothes, shoes, and Kaori\u2019s own realistic violin. Even the buttons on her sleeve are replicated in fine detail. Now if only Good Smile Company would release a figurine of Kousei Arima to go alongside her, then Your Lie in April<\/i> devotees could finally consider their anime figure collection at least somewhat complete!<\/p>\n

\"Good<\/p>\n

S.H. Figuarts –\u00a0Super Saiyan Son Gokou Super Warrior Awakening Ver. “Dragon Ball Z” (late November\/early December)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Technically, Goku releases at the very end of fall, but he\u2019s so cool and in-demand that we couldn\u2019t leave him off of our list! The Super Saiyan form comes ripped in battle-torn clothing with flexible articulation and multiple hand-parts for re-creating Goku\u2019s most powerful stances. Don\u2019t forget to purchase Tamashii EFFECT\u2019s Yellow Energy Aura (also releasing late November) alongside him to take your Super Saiyan strength to the next level.<\/p>\n

\"S.H.<\/p>\n

Nendoroid – Love Live!: Maki Nishikino Training Outfit Ver. (February)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Song-composer and \u03bc’s member, Maki Nishikino, now comes in her Training Outfit, courtesy of Nendoroid. If you snatched up Maki\u2019s \u201cBokura wa Ima no Naka de\u201d version released last August, then this February-release is the perfect complement. Cool, confident, or embarrassed\u2014pose her however you like. She comes with her cellphone and cold drink\u2014everything she needs to refresh during breaks between training sessions. Maki takes the retail stage in February 2016\u2014just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n

\"Nendoroid<\/p>\n

Nendoroid \u2013 Link: Majora’s Mask 3D (January)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Zelda may be a gaming franchise, but Link is too iconic not to be included in this anime figure review; besides, he can protect you even when you feel like \u201cIt\u2019s too dangerous to go alone!\u201d Snatch up Hyrule\u2019s Chosen Hero and you\u2019ll never \u201cmeet with a terrible fate.\u201d Based on one of the most dramatic and darkest titles in the Zelda<\/i> franchise, Link comes with all his adventuring essentials\u2014Tatl the Fairy, Red Potion, Bunny Hood, sword, shield, and four masks, including the cursed mask of Majora! Set him alongside your Wind Waker Link, also by Nendoroid, to create the ultimate legendary duo. Go questing for him in January 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Nendoroid<\/p>\n

Phat \u2013 Shiro 1\/7 Scale Figure (January)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yuu Kamiya\u2019s beautiful art comes to life in this all-encompassing statuette, featuring Shiro lording over Sora, Izuna, Jibril, Steph, and the Imanity throne. At a 1\/7th<\/sup> scale, it\u2019s a highly-detailed collector\u2019s piece that tells the story of No Game, No Life<\/i> in one complex sculpture. Shiro\u2019s delicate, multi-hued hair wisps give her a fluid, feminine allure, but the miniature earth in her hands shows that she means business.<\/p>\n

\"Phat<\/p>\n

Play Arts Kai – Kingdom Hearts 2: Riku & Halloween Town Sora (February)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a Kingdom Hearts fan, you\u2019re undoubtedly waiting (im)patiently for the release of the promised Kingdom Hearts III<\/i>. Perhaps that wait can be made a little easier with these much-anticipated figurines from Play Arts Kai. In his very first articulated figurine release, Kingdom Hearts II<\/i> Riku will find his way to collector\u2019s shelves in February. Joining him is Play Arts Kai\u2019s first-ever release of Halloween Town Sora, who\u2019s larger and more detailed than his previous Play Arts variant. Wielding their iconic Keyblades, Sora and Riku will look fantastic alongside their Dream Drop Distance and Tron Legacy versions, also by Play Arts Kai. Snatch them up in anticipation for Kingdom Hearts III<\/i>!<\/p>\n

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Remember: these are some of the best-selling, most anticipated Japanese anime figures of winter 2015, so put them on pre-order before they\u2019re sold out for good! For even more fabulous figures to warm you up this holiday season, check out our top picks for Christmas\/winter-themed exclusive figurines releasing this year.<\/a> Whether you\u2019re treating yourself to an early Christmas present, or shopping for that special otaku in your life, don\u2019t forget to shop at FROMJAPAN for all your exclusive Japanese merchandise!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Starting to feel that winter chill? Why not ward it off with Japanese anime figures! As the autumn leaves fall away, the otaku of the world are reminded that new anime seasons and manga chapters are just around the corner\u2026 so are the holidays! Given all that, it\u2019s definitely time for another awesome anime figure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","omw_enable_modal_window":"enable","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[]},"categories":[2],"tags":[32,29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4054"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4054"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11065,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4054\/revisions\/11065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}