BANDAI SPIRITS' collector's toy division "TAMASHII NATIONS" in Japan, known for its popular S.H.Figuarts action figure series, will release its latest product, "S.H.Figuarts Kaiju No. 8," based on the popular anime series "Kaiju No. 8"! The suggested retail price is 5,500 JPY, and it is scheduled for release in April 2024.
The manga series "Kaiju No. 8," created by manga artist Naoya Matsumoto, began serialization in July 2020 on Shueisha's online manga platform Shonen Jump+, achieving an astonishing total of over 30 million views within three months and 100 million within a year, setting a platform record. The story is set in Japan, a country frequently invaded by kaiju. The protagonist, Kafka Hibino, who aspired to join the Defense Force and eliminate all kaiju since childhood, instead ends up working in a kaiju-specialized cleaning industry. In an accident, Kafka is infected by a mysterious creature, causing his body to mutate into the "Kaiju No. 8," a being that must be subjugated...
▼The TV anime adaptation produced by Production I.G will be released in April 2024.
The "S.H.Figuarts Kaiju No. 8" action figure stands approximately 19 cm tall. Based on the in-series design, it faithfully recreates Kafka's kaiju form, showcasing the dark skin texture and the unique appearance of glowing muscles. The exposed bone-like face and spine are also powerfully reproduced. Soft materials are used in various parts of the body, allowing for more dynamic posing! Additionally, accessories include three interchangeable face parts: "shouting," "gritting teeth," and a comical "startled" expression, along with various interchangeable hand parts to recreate battle scenes from the series.
S.H.Figuarts Kaiju No. 8
Overall Height: Approximately 190mm
Suggested Retail Price: 5,500 JPY (tax included)
Scheduled Release Date: April 2024
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