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ASRA NINJA SHADOW EDITION

“Megami Device” is a plastic model kit series combining Bishoujo-style beauties and heavy-duty weapons and armor. Each character has a main body, or “machineca,” designed by Masaki Apsy along with a huge array of interchangeable parts to outfit her as you like! The latest character to join this series is ASRA NINJA designed by Nidy-2D- in a new color variant with new decals included!
The M.S.G Japanese Sword in a new color scheme is also included with this model.

VARIABLE FRAME SYSTEM 02 GARUDAGEAR [DIABLO]

The long-awaited second model of GARUDAGEAR, a series well-received for achieving both its transformation mechanism and articulation, is finally here!

Rei Ayanami～affectionate gaze～

From EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME, Rei Ayanami is joining Kotobukiya’s figure lineup with an affectionate gaze in her eyes.

ARTFX J Muichiro Tokito

The user of Mist Breathing, Muichiro Tokito, will be released by Kotobukiya as a 1/8 scale figure!

Iroha Isshiki

From the third and final season of the popular TV anime currently airing, “My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU,” a 1/8 scale figure of Iroha Isshiki based off of all-new original illustration joins Kotobukiya’s figurine lineup.

No Game No Life Shiro

With Disboard, the world where everything is decided simply through games, as the stage, humanity’s only hope may be the shut-in, genius gamers from the real world, known as 『　　』 (Blank)!?

Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023

Kotobukiya will be exhibiting at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023 held at the San Diego Convention Center from July 20th to July 23rd, 2023! Come visit our booth (#3535) and check out our exclusive items, latest product announcements and displays, and more!

Wonder Woman Another Color Humikane Shimada Ver.

One of The Big Three of DC characters, Wonder Woman returns as a plastic model kit based on a new original illustration by the beloved Humikane Shimada!

FUBUKI IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY

From Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse, FUBUKI is joining Kotobukiya’s plastic model kit lineup in the Imperial Japanese Army version!

Chaos & Pretty QUEEN OF HEARTS

Introducing a new model from the Megami Device series, a plastic model kit series combining bishoujo-style beauties and heavy-duty weapons and armor. A Chaos & Pretty model outfitted with M.S.Gs. The powered-up version of Alice, QUEEN OF HEARTS, joins the series lineup!

ARTFX J Ash ＆ Eiji

From the anime BANANA FISH, Ash Lynx and Eiji Okumura join Kotobukiya’s ARTFX J lineup as a set!

DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN LIMITED EDITION BISHOUJO STATUE

The extremely popular DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN BISHOUJO STATUE swoops back down, now in a limited edition Lilith coloring!

TRANSFORMERS NEMESIS PRIME LIMITED EDITION BISHOUJO STATUE

The TRANSFORMERS series was originally a line of toys that stood out for having familiar objects that could transform into robotic lifeforms, and became widely known through the anime and movies!

Product line-up

1：Figure We recreate anime, manga/comic books, video game, and movie characters into a figure that replicates each character in fine detail. We aim to create products that resembles each character from the sculpt to the paint job, despite it being a mass produced product.   2：Plastic model kit We recreate robotic/mecha characters from anime, manga/comic books, video games, and movies into a life-like model kit that resembles each character perfectly when each piece is put together. Customers can see the likeness of our designs whether they are pre-painted or unpainted. We also strive to include additional parts that recreate gimmicks (devices, moves) that represent each character.   3：Character/lifestyle goods We design and create lifestyle products based on various manga/comic books, video game, and movie characters, as well as historically acclaimed people/products. We don’t just create character goods; we also create lifestyle goods that truly represent each franchise in any medium.

Fields of business

1. Planning, developing, and selling hobby goods In order to develop merchandise based on popular anime/videogames/movie characters (also called IP*), we obtain licenses for third-party properties as well as offer licensing rights for our original lines, develop new lines of products as well as offer product planning, development, design, creation, wholesale, retail, and import/export for our original products. We work on every part of product development from obtaining licenses, planning and drafting our products, sculpting each figure by hand in-house, and working with overseas companies to create our products in mass.  We conduct domestic and international sales by working with distributors worldwide, direct-to-customer sales by offering products in retail stores, as well as offer products through e-commerce websites. Along with our original products, we also offer third-party hobby goods (figures), plastic model kits, character goods, books, lifestyle goods, card games, etc. in order to offer a large variety of hobby goods to our customers.   2. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) With our strength in creating new products, we have participated in many OEM projects. We offer services such as creating OEM products based on customer voices, to ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) products that require us to plan and manufacture a product from start to finish, as well as conduct business matching efforts. We offer product ideas, designs, and sculpts in order to aid businesses make their products come to life.   3. Licensing our original IPs Our company has created many original contents. We offer licensing rights to our animated properties and original products, as well as manage our licensed properties. *IP: Intellectual Property

Greeting from the president

Hello; I’m Kotobukiya company president Shimizu.   As always, we at Kotobukiya thank you so very much for your patronage. Our mission is always to strive to embody the Kotobukiya spirit and continue to surprise and delight our customers, and all of us on the Kotobukiya staff work our hardest every day to enrich the daily lives of those around us.   It’s the support of our customers that has made Kotobukiya what it is today. We appreciate your business and hope for your continued patronage.

Business Ideals

  Kotobukiya CO.,LTD. Business Ideals 1. Contribute to society by providing dedicated fans throughout the world with excitement and wonder as a wholesome, No. 1 business.   2. Continue to provide superior goods to our customers by maintaining a sense of innovation in every challenge we take on.   3. Enrich our own lives through our work by improving ourselves and respecting others in order to foster an environment that inspires creative ambition.

Corporate Profile

Sep. 2024 current Company name Kotobukiya Co., LTD.   Established January 7th, 1953   Capital funds ¥459 million   Executive board President    Kazuyuki Shimizu Vice President    Hiroyo Shimizu Managing Director    Yukihiro Muraoka Director    Takafumi Kamei Director    Masamichi Murayama Director    Gengo Sunami Chief Audit Executive    Tetsuo Yamato Auditor    Takashi Sasaki Auditor    Masaru Soda   Employee number 260   Addresses Kotobukiya Head Office Kotobukiya Bldg., 4-5 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, 190-8542, Japan Phone: 042-522-9810   Offices Kotobukiya US Branch Office 20655 S. Western Ave. Suite 116 Torrance, CA 90501, USA   Retail Department Kotobukiya Tachikawa store Kotobukiya Bldg. 2F, 4-5 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, 190-8542, Japan Phone: 042-522-3500 Kotobukiya Akihabara store 1-8-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan  Phone: 03-5298-6300 Kotobukiya Nipponbashi store Kotobuki Bldg., 4-15-18, Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka-fu, 556-0005, Japan Phone: 06-6630-1280 Kotobukiya Namba store COCO NAMBA Bldg. 1F, 7-10 Nambasennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka -fu,  542-0075 , Japan Phone: 06-6536-8587   Mail Order Department Kotobukiya Online Shop https://shop.kotobukiya.co.jp/ Kotobukiya Bldg., 4-5 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, 190-8542, Japan   Major Clients Aniplex Inc. The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. KADOKAWA CORPORATION CAPCOM Co., LTD. KING RECORD CO., LTD. Kodansha Ltd. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Cygames, Inc. SUNRISE Inc. Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. SOTSU CO., LTD. SEGA Holdings Co., LTD. Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd. Toho Co., Ltd. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. BANDAI NAMCO Arts Inc. Pokémon Center Co., Ltd. YOTUBA SUTAZIO Warner Bros. Japan LLC Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Warner Bros. Consumer Products. (in Japanese syllabary order, titles omitted)

How to Paint ABS Parts

Painting ABS parts is not recommended due to the risk of damaging them. Modelers who still want to attempt it may use the following painting techniques to help minimize this risk as much as possible.   【  Caution!  】 These methods are not guaranteed to prevent damage to parts. Kotobukiya does not recommend painting ABS parts.  Please do so at your own risk. Why Painting ABS Parts is Not Recommended   Preparation   Painting Process   Precautions   Why Painting ABS Parts is Not Recommended When ABS parts are painted, the solvent (thinner) contained in the paint penetrates into the resin of the parts and vaporizes, causing small cracks in the penetrated areas thus making the parts brittle. During and after assembly, load or stress is applied to the surfaces where parts are connected (seams) as well as in movable joints. If these areas have been penetrated by thinner and weakened, they will often break under this load. For these reasons, painting ABS parts is generally not recommended.   Preparation Important Points During Assembly Adjust the “fit” between parts If the “fit” between parts is too tight, it increases the load placed on the parts during assembly, raising the risk of breakage after painting. To lower this load, test fit parts before painting and adjust the fit, by shaving down joints or through other methods. Disassemble movable parts before painting Disassemble movable parts before painting and reassemble the painted parts at the end. Joints and other movable areas of kits are designed to be strong enough to operate under load but painting them while they are already under load will increase the risk of damage.   Painting Precautions Avoid applying large amounts of paint at one time When a large amount of paint is applied, it takes longer to dry thus making it easier for the solvents to penetrate the parts, as they will be in contact with the solvent for a longer period. Apply lighter coats of paint and allow it to dry before applying more coats to bring out the color. Do not overthin the paint Paint is often thinned to make application easier. However, if too much thinner is added, the parts will be directly exposed to the solvent, increasing the risk of damage. If the paint is too thick, it is difficult to apply so carefully thin the paint to the appropriate concentration.   Painting Process STEP 1: Cleaning the Parts Soak the parts in water with a few drops of neutral detergent (such as dish soap) for 20 to 30 minutes to remove any oil from their surface. This is done to prevent any oil from preventing paint adhesion and to ensure an attractive finish after painting. After washing, rinse the parts well under running water and allow them to dry thoroughly.   STEP２: Spraying the Base Coat To help prevent penetration of paint solvents, a base coat (such as commercially available surfacer or primer for models, etc.) is first used to create a protective layer. Spray in small increments, moving the spray can or airbrush quickly from side to side at a distance of about 10 cm (about 4 inches) from the part. Spraying once will not perfectly cover the surface and may leave some mottling, but subsequent coats will take care of this. After spraying one part, move on to the next. After spraying all the parts, start another cycle.     Ideally, the entire part should be evenly covered with gray primer as seen below. This took three to four coats of paint to achieve.   Base coat spraying completed!   STEP３: Start Painting From here, we’ll describe the painting procedures separately for hand brushing and using an airbrush (we’re using a standard lacquer paint and the thinner sold specifically for it). Brush Painting When applying paint by brush, first work on areas that are difficult to paint, such as corners and concave areas. Use a round, pointed brush with fine bristles. The paint should not be too thin, but if it is too thick it can be difficult to cover everything effectively. Dilute the paint so that it is about the same consistency as new paint.   Next, paint flat surfaces. Use a flat brush and make long, even brushstrokes. It is difficult to get the color to develop fully with one coat so apply two or three coats of paint to finish. Before applying more coats, make sure you allow previous coats to dry completely. 【 Avoid this! 】 In this example, too much overthinned paint was applied in a single coat. In addition to increasing the risk of parts damage, it will take several coats of paint to bring out sufficient color, increasing the time it takes to finish the work. Airbrushing Using an airbrush is a great way to finish a model quickly and beautifully. Follow the same rules that were used when applying the base coat. Do not apply too much paint at once Do not overthin the paint These are the two crucial points. Take your time when spraying and you’ll be able to achieve a great finish.   【 Bad Examples 】 Two examples of the same part painted differently are shown below. The one on the left was sprayed with too much overthinned paint at once. In addition to increasing the risk of parts damage, it will take several coats of paint to bring out sufficient color, increasing the time it takes to finish the work.       STEP４: Washing Washing is a popular technique for enhancing the three-dimensional appearance of a model. This is achieved by applying a heavily-thinned enamel-based paint (often gray or black) and letting it flow into the model’s concave areas, such as the panel lines. However, be careful! Enamel solvents are highly permeable, and if they flow into parts that are under load (seams and joints) or parts that have not been completely painted with a base coat, there is a high risk that the parts will be damaged. Take care to avoid letting the wash flow into these areas. Appearance after washing.   Precautions These methods are not guaranteed to prevent damage to parts. We are not responsible for any damage that may occur as a result of attempting these methods.   © KOTOBUKIYA