Ryougi Shiki (両儀式) – 1/7 PVC by Good Smile
My first PVC figure. I’m not really into this sort of figures since I prefer having to assemble and paint them myself (robots mind, the techniques to painting figures is something that eludes me), but once in a while a figure is produced that really calls out to me. This is one of those and it was almost by chance that I got her.
While speaking with my usual supplier of Japanese merchandise (Jikai), I knew that someone had given up on a pre-order on this figure, and curious as I am I googled some photos to see how she looks like. I already knew her from the movie adaptation of Kara no Kyoukai, but I didn’t expect such a beauty. I couldn’t resist.
I will refrain judging her quality as a figure, there are plenty of reviews made by people with much more knowledge than me, so let me just write a little on the character and why this figure is so compelling.
First thing to strike me, a cool looking woman in a Kimono carrying an unsheathed Japanese Sword. There is a lot of win in just that, but there is a allot more to it.
I can’t really describe her personality,to be honest. It changes quite a bit through the story and is quite complex (I would have to re-watch the already edited movies to understand a little more), but even so, I really feel her character in this figure, Good Smile did a wonderful job of capturing her essence.
To top everything the detail is just stunning. I don’t know if it’s usual for PVC’s to have this sort of detail, but I can’t help but be impressed with details like the sword tsuba, or the embroidery on the Kimono and Obi.
Plus she’s fully clothed so there is no need to hide it 
Photos after the jump (sorry for the lousy photography skills):
Tags: Good Smile, Kara no Kyoukai, PVC, Ryougi Shiki, 両儀式
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