Two things today, first i wanted to take some pictures, and two i was bored out of my mind. So i decided to play around and do a quick review of an older figure kotobukiya’s 1/8 Kamigishi Akari from the anime To Heart.

I ran out and ordered Akari after i finished watching To Heart, it was when i still had my rule of only buying figures from series and characters that i liked. It ended up making me make more purchases on random figures.

Back of her head shadowing is nicely done. I don’t regret this purchase but i will admit if i didn’t have the rule of only buying figures from characters and shows i like i might not have bothered. I just had the money and was in the mood for a new figure.

Some obvious seam lines on akari here, first you can see the line on her right arm.

I like the bow, how it just falls there is done really well.

From the front Akari happy like she’s posing for a picture, but from the side she looks sad.

V!

Rear Pantie shot!

Front Pantie shot!

i love her eyes, they are so pretty.

Really overall Kotobukiya did such an amazing job!

Only real complaint are these seam lines. I know Kotobukiya’s quality isn’t always that great but sometimes it’s too much.

The bag is really cute as well.

Seam lines strikes again!

OH NOES SEAM LINES!

Konata came in and called to Akari!

Overall i really do like this figure. But kotobukiya could have done a better job on detail. But then again this is an older figure and she wasn’t that expensive either.For her age and her price she was worth it. But if this quality of figure were released now she would be hated for the terrible quality.

Figure Info-

Manufactured by Kotobukiya
1/8 Scale
Initial release in February ’05
Price of 3,480 yen
Discontinued at HLJ
See more of Akari here at xJAYMANx.com

1/8 Aruruu

I bought Aruruu as usual an impulse buy, I can’t remember where exactly i just know it wasn’t from HLJ. She is one of my most favorite Kotobukiya Figures. She’s cute and adorable, The paint has just about no flaws. i just wish i had her onee-chan to keep her company .

1/7 Dokuro-Chan

One of the first figures i bought this year once i started to collect anime figures. I just had to have a our favorite Angel as a figure! She’s not the best figure out there, but the little details are what i love. How her Halo rests on her ribbons i thought was well done, it would have looked bad if they tried to do some sort of bar. I also love the details on Excalibolg, i looks perfect. But i just don’t like the paint on this particular figure, unlike most pvc figures where the skin is a matte paint they gave her a semi-glossy paint. Now normally i wouldn’t complain about something as trivial as that, but it doesn’t look right mostly on her legs. Oh and there is also a small black mark just above her left stocking. Now i will say even with these small faults i still love Dokuro-chan, and anyone who is a fan of Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-Chan NEEDS this figure!

1/8 Haruka Amami

Can you say impulse buy? I know i can!!! I’ve haven’t even finished watching Idolmaster Xenoglossia! I try and make a rule for myself, “Never buy a figure from a series you don’t know.” In case that i buy a figure then watch the show then end up hating said show or character. It’s like if i bought the Max Factory Aisia figure, and then saw Da Capo! I hate Aisia, as most of us do! So then i’d end up hating said figure! So why did i buy Haruka? I have no idea but i know that she does look awesome here and i’m hoping that when i do finally watch Idolmaster Xenoglossia, that i’ll like Haruka!

1/8 Kamigishi Akari

I <3 To Heart! I’m soooo glad i saw this show! Thanks Deftoned for making me watch it! I hadn’t even thought about watching To heart really, but then i realized that i can’t call myself an anime fan without ever seeing or at least attempting to see To heart!!! Once i saw this series i knew i had to have this Akari figure! Luckily i found it from a seller on eBay in the US that had her on sale! So i got her at a amazing price! She really is well made for an older Kotobukiya Figure. But she’s the only really good to heart figure sadly. The others just don’t hold a candle to their anime counterparts.

1/8 Louise

I had been eyeing this figure for so long and when i saw her at AX i just had to have her. Now the only thing that is off is her face, it doesn’t really look like Louise. But the rest of her is pretty damn amazing! What i love is her cape, it gives the impression that she’s doing a complicated spell that just creates tons of wind surrounding her! I love it!

1/12 Mahoro Sports Bike

Now here we have my favorite Kotobukiya figure! This Mahoro is simply amazing, the paint, he pose, the bike. It’s all amazing! what i like is that not only is Mahoro a piece of art herself, the bike is also detailed to a T. It’s amazing, my dad loves motorcycles and he himself was drolling over Mahoro’s bike! The price tag can be a bit high, but trust me if you like Mahoromatic at all, this figure is just simply one to have in your collection!!!

1/8 Matou Sakura Vacation Version

Now we have Sakura in her sluttiest pose over! Not really suited for the charater. But then at the same time it doesn’t look like she’s trying to be slutty, she’s trying to tie her swimsuit. So her boobs are a bit big and get in the way. I love her base the most, instead of a boring base they gave us the illusion that she’ at the beach with a sandy like base!

1/7 Mirei-San

I like to call this figure my “hot office lady.” She’s the kinda secretary all bosses would dream for, and the kind that their wives would hate . I love how you have optional hair styles for her the most. When i change her around it feels like i have a brand new figure!

1/8 Rin Tousaka

I really wanted a Rin figure that was simple, not one in a swimsuit, or maid outfit, just Rin in her normal attire. Even though she looks like she might be a leaner since she’s only on one leg, she’s really light and doesn’t look like she’ll be a leaner.

1/8 Saber

You can’t get Rin without her matching saber! My 3rd saber, i really like her outfit for this figure, same with Rin goes for Saber. I wanted a plain, simple saber figure. Nothing complicated or over the top.

1/7 Shii Arisugawa

The sexiest meganekko figure i’ve got. You can have her either holding a sword or a cell phone, i opted for the sword. Plus removable skirt is a plus, only thing is since she’s so big she leans a bit sometimes and needs to go back into her box from time to time.

1/8 Shinji & Kaworu School Uniform

I’m a full supporter of having more male figures made, i think for every 90 million female figures there are, there are 2 decent male figures… I really only bought these boys since they looked cool, they weren’t expensive, and i already have 7 female NGE figures. Might as well have some of the boys as well!

Next: Max Factory!