Before the christmas holidays, I will review another Max Factory figure in 2015, it’s the all so cute Sairenji Haruna. She is from the fanservice heavy To LOVE RU anime/manga.

Max Factory adapted the design of a bride without actual wedding dress, but appealing lingerine and veil. After Momo Bella Deviluke and Kurosaki Mea, Sairenji Haruna is the third adapted figure from this official illustration, Kotegawa Yui would convince me as well ♡.

Momo, Mea and Haruna are scaled 1/6 and designed by sculptor Nakayama. I ordered Haruna’s figure for 9.230 Yen. She was released in the end of November 2015.

Sairenji is based on the art of Saki Hasemi and Kentarō Yabuki, actually she was created after the appearance of the authors wife. Haruna was my favorite character in the beginning of the To Love Ru anime, she totally reminds me of my first Highschool romance ^^.

Sairenji Haruna is a kind, understanding and patient character, she often is a victim of the main characters clumsyness, but never gets angry at him. In TLR she is an extremely likeable person. I was rooting for her, but thats rather useless in harem animes in general.

Some time later the authors wife turned crazy and demanded a divorce, in order to this she awarded the rights to the character and so Sairenji’s role was dramatically reduced.

Well, I still like Sairenji Haruna and I’m extremely happy that a figure has been made this year.

Highlights:

Face: – The 1/6 scale makes it possible to create a detailed expressive face, it’s probably the most remarkable thing about this figure adaption of Haruna. The characterdesign from the anime was adapted faithfully, the shape of her head and the exposed forehead are mayor attributes of her character. In this figure adaption, the girl looks rather coy, but also observing, her eyes are just beautiful, the small opened, chestnut shaped mouth underlines the subtle sweetness of her expression.

Outfit: – The lingerine dress of bride Haruna is appealing, wrinkles and partially an illusion of slightly transparent fabric adds an realistic touch. The shiny texture resembles a silky look, the contrast between smooth, matte skin and lingerine is very attractive. She wears a cute top decorated with frill and garters attached to it, that are connecting to her stockings. The triangle panties are detailed, the added see trough effect above her buttocks is quite lovely.

As pretty as Haruna’s outfit is, I noticed something that bothers me just a little. On closer inspection the shading has been applied in a bold manner, the not so precisely used airbrush slightly disturbs the appearance of the delicately sculpted dress, but it’s just a marginal note.

Body: – To Love Ru is ecchi comedy focusing on showing budding bishoujo teenagers in accidentially ecchi situations. As the first season was aired I was happy with it and the funny fanservice involving cute girls. Years later To Love ru Darkness aired there,  I came to the following conclusions. A: harem can be an annoying genre B: most of the female characters stayed too young in appearance, so my enjoyment of the fanservice turned out limited XD.

The figure of Sairenji Haruna also portrays the image of a budding teenager with a modest chest (ahaha now I’ve said it XD) Still, the petite appearance is appealing in other areas. Her upper body is so nicely sculpted, complimenting the girls smooth skin. The figures skin really has a smooth feel to it. I love her cute arms, the shoulders, the collarbones. what really makes me jawdrop though are the details of her upper back, just lovely （´・｀ ）♡.

Exchangeable Parts: – You either have the choice between an appropriate bridal veil or Haruna’s trademark bangs. The veil, though being made of plastic is pretty, white roses and other flowers, I can’t clearly identity are placed on the front. The veil has a gradient from nearly clear to less transparent, the created movement creates a really nice look.
Both suits Haruna very well, although I like her trademark hairstyle the most actually.

Final Words

A few more words to wrap this up, teenage bride Sairenji Haruna is a beautifully made figure with a gorgeus looking face that has a convincing expression and also an nicely sculpted body.

The funny thing is that I’m not particularly keen on figures in wedding dresses. My main motivation was to receive an especially great looking figure of Haruna as kind of keepsake. This Haruna made by Max Factory could have worn any kind of outfit, I would’ve ordered it right away. They manufactured a really cute and visually appealing figure, even with her young girl proportions Haruna is quite attractive, the 1/6 scale is another big asset.

If you like Sairenji Haruna as character or simply cute, short hair figures, this is worth a thought. I’m sure that this wasn’t the last bride from Max Factory… Kotegawa Yui, please.

Do you have a favorite “bride” in To Love Ru?

It really has been a while since the last “New Preorders” post, I forgot to update it to be honest. The prices for the precious figures we all love have been on the rise this year.

Nevertheless, we will take a look on the latest figures that appeared at the shops recently.

Ordered Items

figures I’ve ordered recently …
 

Lala Satalin Deviluke – Swimsuit version

I was really surprised as ALTER announced this wonderful bombshell, named Lala. She is big and just looks amazingly detailed. Her clothes are quite skimpy and I love it. The figure has pretty hair and her head wears  a cute, subtle expression and just look at these green eyes.

manufacturer: ALTER release date: February 2016 scale: 1/6 price: 10.926 Y

Sorceress – Wonderful Hobby Selection

The wonderful hobby is less wonderful, when the figure cost 18.000 yen, I really tried to pass on this expensive figure, but I just had to get the great adaption of the Sorceress character, she’s just such an attractive witch lady. I love her flirty face and buxom body.

manufacturer: Max Factory release date: May 2016 scale: 1/7 price: 16.667 Y

Yazawa Nico – Love Live! School Idol Festival

Is your favorite Idol called Nico? Hell yeah! Nico is the little devil I need! I… just melt when looking at her super bright smile. …the petite body, the fancy christmas related outfit, I approve of everything. ALTER made me so happy with this cheerful and petite figure.

manufacturer: ALTER release date: April 2016 scale: 1/7 price: 15.800 Y

Mammon –Maou Mokushiroku – Juushii Western Mizugi no Setsu

Ahem…! I really the 1/7 scaled 7 Deadly Sins lineup, they are all so sexy and sinful. I actually have a weak spot for demon girls ;D Mammon is the most mature looking 7 sins character, as you can see she’s extremely voluptuos, she is cuddly and curvy ^^ I gave it a lot of thought if I really wanted such large boobs in my collection, yes I want that Mammon (￣▽+￣*)

When I decide to buy such kinds of figures, the face is a major factor for me and Mammon has a lovely face with optional glasses!

Interesting figures

I haven’t ordered these figures, but at least I find them overly interesting and like to list them. Tell me which one you like or which not, or which figure you would like to see in a review
 

Mio Naruse

It might not be a first class figure, but Pulchra has announced a quite charming Mio figure. I love her friendly smile with the expressive eyes and the happy oppai pose. I really would like to order her figure, too.

manufacturer: Pulchra release date: May 2016 scale: 1/8 price: 12.800 Y

Nadeko Sengoku Medusa

We already have seen so many Monogatari figures from GSC, but the franchises appeal is still strong, time for Araragi Koyomi I would say ^^.  Nadeko as villain was rather despiseful, but one can’t deny her cuteness, fluttery summer dress, a psycho smile and snake hair… every man’s dream XD The figure looks great, also with her minimalistic diorama base.

manufacturer: GSC release date: June 2016 scale: 1/8 price: 12.800 Y

Fuyuka Yukishiro

I was sure that ALTER worked on this Sword & Wizards -Haken no Koutei to Shichisei no Himekishi figure, but its a Kotobukiya figure!? Whatever I really like her pose and expression… and the marvelous ass ahaha. The base can be extended, be sure to have enough space to display.

manufacturer: Kotobukiya release date: May 2016 scale: 1/8 price: 17.064 Y

HOT MILK GIRL

I wonder why ecchi figures have to get  more ecchi when decorating them with “slime”. Fortunately it’s only optional here, since I actually like the figure and her base crowded with items. The figure looks really good when dressed, I still consider about preordering.

manufacturer: Skytube release date: May 2016 scale: 1/6 price: 15.984 Y

Sana Chitose

I already was interested in this cute loli figure, when she only was still an unpainted ptototype. She turned out especially cute, only her price prevented a instant preorder. There also is another version with alternative face and armparts, but only available rthrough the Broccoli online shop. Somehow I don’t want to use a proxy buyer service for such a simple figure.

manufacturer: Broccoli release date: May 2016 scale: 1/8 price: 12.420 Y

Shiho Kujo

This buxom lady is quite hot, she has three display options with different levels of nudity. The womanly body underneath is sculpted in a truly terrific way. I don’t mind the outfit, but would rather see her smile than looking desperately horny, but some might appreciate this more.

manufacturer: Daiki Kogyo release date: April 2016 scale: 1/6 price: 14.080 Y

Was there a certain figure you ordered recently or still debate about?

As nice as receiving new figures is, next year I will also try to order less and just focus on my core favorites from the Wonder Festival. Nevertheless here in my “Preorder Roadmap” you can always see my latest figure orders and when they should arrive.

A Happy New Year to all of you, I wish you all the best for 2011

Some more anime season  related stuff  as little filler until I’ve finished the rest of the shows I’ve started in fall seasons. I think there were some very good openings and ending in this fall/winter season. Opening and ending themes in anime are very important to me they should be catchy and should fit to the atmosphere of the anime. For starters lets have a look into the openings I liked first

1. Amagami SS “Kimi no Mama de ” by azusa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzKqLOVprhw
2. Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru “DOWN TOWN” by Maaya Sakamoto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2n29wa-4Fw
3. Sora no Otoshimono: Forte “Heart no Kakuritsu ” by Blue Drops

4. Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge “COSMOS vs ALIEN ” by Etsuko Yakushimaru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKii8YAlXUg
5. Motto To LOVE-Ru “Loop-the-Loop” by KOTOKO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOL6Rvbrw60
6. Yosuga no Sora “Hiyoku no Hane” by eufonius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzhdL4k-uZE

best anime openings fall season 2010 is coming soon…