I was debating at first whether I should bundle them up together like Izuminokami and Horikawa, but my feelings for the two characters differ greatly that I figured out that they deserve separate posts each.
These two babies arrived just in time for my birthday. My friend Reo Ouji was kind enough to pick them up for me from the Wattatoys booth at Cosplay Carnival last February and bring it to our house when she came for a sleep over. Once again, thanks to Wattatoys for always keeping me updated regarding my pre-orders and for always being flexible in your methods of payments. I am also glad to know that their on-hand items are now available for viewing in their newly opened Shoppee store!
Ookanehira was announced last December of 2016 and shortly after, a Regiment Battle event was announced. For those not yet well-versed in the Touken Ranbu events, its where you send all your teams to the front lines and determine when you will change teams as each stage changes battle conditions. Ookanehira was the price sword for 100,000 Otoshidamas, which was a pretty hefty number of otoshidamas back then, given that there was a limited number of Kiwame swords (there were only tantou kiwames back then) and chaos mode has not yet been invented. In short, grinding for 100,000 otoshidamas was a pain in the ass.
But, we love Uguisumaru and we wanted him to be happy, so most of us sent out out best kiwames and soldiers out so that we can bring him his beloved just in time for the new year. And after all the resources, kobans, and fatigued swords we had just to bring him back, what do we get? A cocky brat who picked fights with your Tenka Goken the moment he stepped foot in your citadel. Also, he came for 40% off on the next regiment battle!
I may be mad at the character, but I am not mad with the nendoroid that I received. My Ookanehira nendoroid was ten times more well-made than my Uguisumaru, it's like GSC knew of my hatred of the character and sent me one of the best makes to mock me. I really liked that the holster of his sword came with his body so we can just insert the scabbard through it. I ensures that there will be no falling swords while the nendoroid is on display. The parts also slides into place like no big deal. They were all perfect, except that I don't really like Ookanehira. Something to note as well, is that everything fits so well together, they did not even fall apart when I filmed myself throwing him into the trash! Not even a single scratch, I'm already thinking GSC put an omamori (protective charm) inside the nendoroid's body because it was so sure I'd be doing what I did.
On to the beauty shots! Again, I'm so mad that he photographs better than his matcha brother.
Watch the video for the full unboxing and stay tuned for a bonus clip at the end!
See you on my next blog post which will probably be when the next TouRabu nendoroid is released!
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