Gazing at figures, you sometimes think, “I want to see this kind of appearance of this character too.” Arriving as if to answer such fan expectations is the “TENITOL TALL Rikka Takarada & Akane Shinjo: Sports wear ver. Special Set.” Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo, who fascinated many people in “Gridman Universe,” have been three-dimensionalized in sportswear attire that carries a slightly different flavor from previous entries. A healthy atmosphere distinct from their uniforms or usual impressions is expressed, making it a work where you can enjoy fresh discoveries despite them being familiar characters.

A major highlight of this figure is that it is produced based on a sports-themed illustration newly drawn for an online lottery. The charm that could only be tasted in the illustration has been translated into three dimensions, achieving a level of completion as if it jumped straight out of the illustration's world. Through the addition of expressions for each angle that could not be grasped in two dimensions and a presence unique to a three-dimensional figure, the character's charm is conveyed even more deeply.

What one first feels upon looking at Rikka Takarada's figure is its natural movement. Rather than just standing, a dynamic feeling as if capturing a single split-second motion is conveyed from her entire body. Her figure clad in sportswear is light, letting you feel an atmosphere as if she is about to start running at any moment. Because fine details such as the flow of her hair and the shifting center of gravity of her body are carefully expressed, it gives a lively impression viewed from any angle. It is a finish that makes you almost forget it is stationary despite being a figure.

On the other hand, Akane Shinjo fully draws out the charm unique to her figure in track-and-field attire. Not to mention the supple body lines, a refreshing presence appropriate for someone engaging in sports can be felt, allowing you to enjoy an expression slightly different from the Akane up until now. Rather than relying on excessive staging, the point of highlighting the character's inherent charm through a natural sculpt leaves an impression. A healthy atmosphere and cuteness coexist in an exquisite balance, letting you discover a new side just by gazing at it.

That it is developed in the TALL size within the TENITOL series also cannot be missed. By sizing up, the charm of the sculpt becomes easier to convey, allowing you to thoroughly indulge in fine details such as the wrinkles in the outfits, body lines, and the expression of the hair. The presence when displayed on a shelf is also sufficient, appearing as though it will become the star of your collection just by displaying it inside a room. While being part of the TENITOL brand characterized by an affordable price range, being able to enjoy a substantial sense of volume is a major charm.

As a bonus unique to this set, the inclusion of interchangeable expression parts is also a point of note. While the regular expressions alone are sufficiently charming, changing to a winking face significantly alters the atmosphere. Should I display them with a highly energetic impression today, or go with a slightly playful expression? Being able to change the way of enjoying it in accordance with your mood or the display location is a joyful element for figure lovers. Because different expressions can be enjoyed despite being the same figures, you can appreciate them for a long time without getting tired of it.

Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo are characters that each boast high popularity on their own. However, the charm of this special set is felt even more powerfully by the two standing side-by-side. While holding a sense of unity under the shared theme of sportswear, their respectively different personalities and charms are firmly expressed, raising the level of completion as a work a step further the moment they are lined up together. It holds a special feeling as if replicating a single scene from the newly drawn illustration exactly as it was, and fans of “Gridman Universe” will undoubtedly find themselves involuntarily gazing intently at it.

The “TENITOL TALL Rikka Takarada & Akane Shinjo: Sports wear ver. Special Set” does not stop at being a mere character figure, but is an item where you can simultaneously taste the charm of newly drawn illustrations and the joy of three-dimensional sculpting. Packed with a dynamic Rikka, an Akane clad in healthy charm, and even a playful spirit through expression changes, you can discover new charms the more you look at it. For those who want to enjoy a new side of the two, it should be a figure that becomes a special existence inside their collection.