When hearing of character figures from “Blue Archive,” many people might imagine their combat gear or school uniform figures. However, the “Sena (Plain Clothes) 1/7 Scale Figure” three-dimensionalized this time overturns that image in a good way. There is a freshness that can be felt precisely because it is a plain clothes figure that you rarely have an opportunity to see normally, packed with a charm as if cutting out a casual day-off scene existing within the gaps of the game or story. The more people know the usual Sena, the more they will likely find themselves staring intently at that sense of specialness.

The first thing to steal your eyes is the beautifully replicated sculpt of the dress. In this figure, the dress is crafted with a double structure, and a transparent material is adopted for the exterior. Therefore, it does not stop at a simple clothing expression, but results in a finish with depth that shows different expressions depending on how the light hits it. Despite being a static figure, a lightness as if the wind has just blown through right now can be felt, as if conveying even a soft atmosphere. The delicate sense of transparency generated by the transparent material also harmonizes brilliantly with the somewhat fleeting aura possessed by Sena, making the way the impression alters depending on the viewing angle another major highlight.

When gazing at this figure, there are moments when you feel, “Why does it possess such a calm atmosphere?” One of the reasons for that is the expression of her bare feet. Rather than emphasizing the impression with shoes or boots, by daring to replicate her with bare feet, the figure of Sena spending a peaceful time away from duty is naturally conveyed. While glamour or impact easily draw attention when it comes to figures, this work treasures a relaxed feeling with dropped shoulders, and that atmosphere pulls up the overall level of completion even further. The point that it doesn't just replicate the character but even makes you imagine her state of mind or situation at that time is highly impressive.

The sculpting of the softly spreading hair is also not to be missed. In the hair carefully crafted down to the hair tips, a movement that lets you feel the presence of the wind is expressed, just like with the dress. While it is beautiful even if you gaze at the figure from the front, turning the angle a bit makes the flowing lines stand out, allowing you to enjoy a level of completion as if a single illustration has been turned into a three-dimensional object. While firmly translating the charm possessed by the illustration of Mr. Ikomochi, who handled the design, into three dimensions, the point of generating a new charm by having a three-dimensional feel unique to a figure added is exceptionally splendid.

With Mr. Moineau handling the prototype production and Mr. Tsukiyanagi handling the coloring production, a dedication to detail can be felt from everywhere. Within a decorative size sense of approximately 235 mm in total height, the texture of the outfit, the three-dimensional feel of the hair, and even the natural coloring of the skin are carefully packed inside, offering new discoveries every time you gaze at it. The high quality characteristic of the F:NEX brand is also alive and well; not to mention the satisfaction as a collection, it will radiate a sufficient presence even if displayed as a single unit.

This “Sena (Plain Clothes) 1/7 Scale Figure” is not a work that charms through flashy directions. Instead, by carefully expressing a natural posture not usually shown and a quiet beauty, it allows you to savor the character's charm more deeply. A soft expression that cannot be felt in a uniform or combat scenes, the sculpting of the dress that feels the wind, and an atmosphere where a peaceful time seems to flow. By having all of these combine, it is finished into a figure that grants an opportunity to fall in love with the character Sena all over again. It is a masterpiece that I want not only fans but also people who like sculptural beauty or figures with a sense of transparency to definitely pay attention to.