This is rather an update than a New Preorders post, but I won’t preorder a lot of figures anymore, at list for this year. Thx to the delays that occured I will get 4 figures this month  ;D

These unexpected delays collided with my previously set shipping methods  and so I just received one figure by the end of the previous month I got really bored during this 4 week waiting time. Even the Cheerful Miku which was released on the 14th September took more than two weeks until it was shipped to any western country, Im still waiting. And what happens when Im bored?

Right – Im looking for figure that are already available, which lead to the following purchase.

Ordered Figures

Fate/Hollow Ataraxia – Saber Maid version

Im actually not a real fan of Saber, but I don’t hate her either. As a friend of Maid attires I really like this Fate/Hollow Ataraxia – Saber Maid, she’s pretty nice as scantily dressed maid. The revealed back, the short skirt, sexy stockings and the ruffles everywhere, its a quite appealing combo. I also like the confident pose where she is holding the cool looking mop. This Saber was manufactured by ALTER in 2008 and is scaled 1/6. She should arrived in the next few weeks.

I found this Saber in AmiAmi’s preowned item corner for around 4800 Yen, it actually was good price. The deal had one little flaw though, I thought I was ordering the Ataraxia – Saber Maid R version, which was released recently, but ordered the old one instead *facepalm*.

Thats actually the first time that I’ve order the WRONG figure. The old Saber Maid version shouldn’t be so bad, in case I don’t like her I will sell her on ebay and get the one I wanted.

Maybe Baby List

These following figures are just from my Maybe Baby list (figures that I might order next), but I guess I will order the one or another from the ones listed below.

Kurokami Medaka

Max Factory recently became my favorite figure manufacturer, I love their Mugi, Maria, Asuka and Muramasa. Even though my impressions from the Medaka Box were a bit mixed, aside from that I like the crazy, big boobed weirdo student council president Medaka with her unique look and style. I especially like the wild appearance that the spiky hair and slanted eyes are giving her.
Max Factories Kurokami Medaka is scaled 1/8 and the release is scheduled for January 2013.
She has no cast-off option, unfortunately XD but the different armbands can be taken off.

Since I liked the Kurokami Medaka figure from Megahouse from the last Wonderfestival as well, therefore I would like to delay my order to give the other Company a chance for convincing me.

Dollfie Dream Dynamite – Miko

I guess I’ve turned crazy after 2 weeks of seriously taking care my last assignments, but yes I want a pretty Dollfie now. This one is scaled 1/3 and has a crazy height of 57 cm, I like her hair and the lively face with the blush marks. The only problem left aside from being able to get her, is the price of just ¥44000 *orz*. The loli Dollfie would be a bit cheaper, aww maybe I like lttle Rena a bit more  (>◡<)♡. Where could I get both anyway? a vmf50 would be easier to get and sexy.

Amami Haruka – Cu-Poche

This is Kotobukiya’s first figure from the Cu-Poche line is my beloved Haruka from the Idolmaster anime, she’s something like a more poseable ball jointed Nendoroid with magnets in her feet. I found Haruka’s advertised poses very interesting and the deformed face looks so stupidly adorable. This Haruka comes with three faces, 6 hands, wings, a halo and a microphone.
The release date of this little poseable monster is scheduled for April 2013 I’ll probably get her.

Kousaka Tamaki – Bunny version

I never expected to buy a bunny suit figure nor a second figure of Tamaki, but this one appears to be very nice. While not being a fan bunny suits, this Tamaki literally rocks that outfit with her nice body and the cool pose, also her seductive smile is a nice detail which gives this figure a nice appearance. This figure will be made by Orca Toys. It is the first figure of that company, which is related to Okayama Figure Engineering, they make extreme hentai figures. Bunny Tamaki is scaled 1/5 and will have height of 230 mm, the upper body has a cast off feature.

MIX

Megahouse decided to turn the whole cast of Aquarion Evol into a figure lineup, overall this anime appears better received by the Japanese audience. I watched the predecessor Sousei no Aquarion and also liked this new anime which aired this year. You could say that MIX was my favorite female character next to Yunoha. I’ actually never expected that someone would make a figure of MIX. The figure is sculpted in her casual dress, yeah Aquarion Evol was a quite colorful anime, but I think it’s a cute outfit. MIX also has her “big bangs” and is wearing neardy glasses.

I like her friendly face and also heard something about a second face option, but Im not sure if thats correct. MIX is scaled 1/8 and her release date is sheduled for the first month of 2013.

My slightly decreasing Preorder Roadmap

Yagyu Jubei already arrived, Miku and Saber are already on their way. With Stocking, Kanu and Hibari October should be an awesome month. I guess there will be at least 2 delays like last time.

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New Preorders part 10
New Preorders part 09
New Preorders part 08

Today lets take a look into Medaka-chan’s box …bahahaha  … sorry for the bad pun XD

Medaka Box is a 12 episode long anime that was adapted from the manga written by Nisio Isin, who also was the original creator of the great Bakemonogatari, on first look you won’t notice his influence, but a few traits can be found. Medaka Box aired from April till June 2012.

This anime was produced by Gainax, when I think of that name I actually expect something awesome, in the past Gainax was known for creative and great anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL or Gurren Lagann. In the last few years they came around with in my opinion quite forgettable animes like Dantalian no Shoka or Panty & Stocking, ok the wild cursing and the power puff girls look was unique, but the story could have been better.

After the intro blubbering lets see how Medaka Box actually performed in these 12 episodes.

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Medaka Box appears as a rather simple school comedy show, the busty main heroine Kurokami, Medaka is the newly elected student council president of Hakoniwa Academy. She is a smart, energetic, cheerful, but also an eccentric and slightly crazy person. With her new job as student council president she helps the students in need 24/7 and 365 days in the year, who place a request in the so called “Medaka Box”. Among the students she is very popular and is considered as prodigy, she is pretty, has big boobs and excels in every aspect of school life and sport.

Medaka is also a real philanthropist who likes to help other people no matter if they are normal students or hopeless delinquents, nevertheless because of her attitude, image and skills, a small group within the school hates her with passion, at the beginning of the anime also her childhood friend Zenkichi has doubts about her, he actually thinks that she’s a self righteous person who likes to stay above other people. After watching her doing good things for other people and noticing her true intentions his opinion about her changes. He joins the student council shortly afterwards and helps Medaka with her work and silences the ones who are opposing her.

This first season can be considered as introduction for further seasons, in the first 9 episodes the show mainly shows centers around lighthearted school comedy where Medaka and Zenkichi are solving problems, dealing with delinquents or recruiting new members for the student council. Medaka Box doesn’t try to appear like an elaborate anime, even though there are amusing and lively dialogs between the characters, aside from that the comedy offers some good laughs.

Afterwards there occurs a little genre shift from happy go lucky school comedy to action.

The characters in Medaka Box are well done, next to the omnipresent Medaka, Zenkichi and the other two members of the student council, Kouki and Mogana are also likeable and interesting.

Zenkichi is a refreshingly tough male lead character, he doesn’t rely on the strength of Medaka and also shows no timidness to disagree with her opinions. Even though yo can’t deny that he seems to have a little crush on her.

Shiranui is no member of the student council, but a close friend of Zenkichi, she might look cute, but she isn’t cute and has a mischievous personality, but Zenkichi is on good terms with her.

After the Disciplinary Comitee’s and Medaka’s ideals collide after a small coincidence hell breaks loose, and the student council faces dangerous opponents, Medaka is forced to unleash her hidden powers to protect her important friends. Without negative judgement, much logic can’t be found in the final part, instead we see badass action, students with crazy powers and lunatic students. You might wonder where the teachers, police or the damn JSDF are in such situations.

technical aspects

Medaka Box has a decent animation quality, there is nothing especially bad about it. The art style is quite different from the usual anime, the backgrounds and the overall look is rather comic like and simple. The faces of the characters could have been a bit more detailed but they have an attractive adult look.

The voice actors are very well chosen; Toyosaki, Aki made a good job in voicing Medaka and Paku, Romi was great as insane villain. The OST was nothing special, as well. Ok, the opening “Happy Box” hurt my ears that I skipped it, but the ending song “Ohanabatake ni Tsuretette” was ok.

 Final Words 

Medaka Box is a solid shounen anime with entertaining comedy and some action near the end.
At first the random problem solving might appear boring, but when you get the flow of this anime, the characters with their funny antics and the last 4 episodes will make up for the slow start. When you are looking for a more complex and elaborate anime, Medaka Box is the wrong title for you, but in the category of unusual lighthearted comedy it has it’s entertainment value.

The anime adaption more or less captured the happenings till chapter 22, there are around 151 chapters of the Medaka Box manga. Another season might improve my first impression of this show, I’ve heard that there will happen some more things in the manga after chapter 22.

Lets see if Gainax will invest more into this franchise, I would like to see a 2nd season.