Japanese veteran toy manufacturer Kaiyodo recently unveiled the "Analyst Hiroko Asami" diorama figure from the "Shin Ultraman" theme, which has now been officially announced and is scheduled for release in January 2024. It is sure to become a unique collectible for Ultraman fans.
July 31, 2023 Update:
In "Shin Ultraman," directed by Shinji Higuchi and written by Hideaki Anno, beyond the cool battles between Ultraman and the Kaiju, there's another highly memorable scene: the giantization of the protagonist, "Hiroko Asami," the analyst from the Kaiju Disaster Countermeasure Office's Specialized Task Force, portrayed by Masami Nagasawa!
This diorama figure, sculpted by Kaiyodo's prototype artist "Taro Murai," is made from PU and Polystone materials, standing at an impressive 23 cm tall. It not only captures Hiroko Asami's office lady attire and her vacant expression, as if under hypnosis, but also conveys her imposing scale through the surrounding buildings and miniature roadside trees! Viewed from the side, one can feel the dynamic sense of her walking. The meticulously recreated damage to the buildings from Hiroko Asami's elbow strike, and the rounded lines on the back of the building structure that conform to the circular base, are all present. The "Shin Ultraman" and "Fantasy Tokusatsu Film" logos are printed, along with her title "Analyst, Kaiju Disaster Countermeasure Office Specialized Task Force" on the front of the base. The overall presentation is truly excellent.
Analyst Hiroko Asami, Kaiju Disaster Countermeasure Office Specialized Task Force (Shin Ultraman)
Suggested Retail Price: ¥88,000 (tax included), Product Specifications: Approximately 23 cm in height, Estimated Release Date: January 2024
Source: Kaiyodo Co., Ltd. - Figure Planning, Production, and Sales