What is the anime "Frame Arms Girl" starting in April?　Basic knowledge of FA Girl that you can start now

The TV anime "Frame Arms Girl" will start in April 2017. The work is based on an original plastic model series being developed by Kotobukiya, a model manufacturer, and is highly anticipated by model fans, with long lines forming at the exhibition at the "Wonder Festival 2017 [Winter]" event held on February 19.

However, for those who are not familiar with plastic models, this may not be the case. This article will explain "Frame Arms Girl" from the beginning for those who "don't know much about it" or "have heard about it but have never touched it. After reading this article, you will definitely want to go out and buy Frame Arms Girl.

*The plastic model "Frame Arms Girl Stiletto" will be given away! Details are in the latter half of the page! (*Presentation has been closed.)

What is the "Frame Arms Girl" anime adaptation?

Before we talk about "Frame Arms Girl", let's start with the original "Frame Arms".
Since its release in 2009, the "Frame Arms" series by Kotobukiya has been popular among many fans, It is a popular item that has been supported by many fans since its release in 2009.
It is also known for the participation of famous mechanical designers, including Mr. Takayuki Yanase, who is known for his mechanical design work on the "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" TV animation series.

Type 32-1 Todoroki" designed by Mr. Takayuki Yanase

Fumikane Shimada, who has designed characters for "Strike Witches" and "Girls und Panzer," has taken the first item in the "Frame Arms" series, "Todoroki Rai," and transformed it into a beautiful girl, which is the basis for the spin-off series "Frame Arms Girl.

Frame Arms Girl: Todoroki Rai" based on Fumikane Shimada's bishoujo adaptation of "Todoroki Rai" above.

The first "Todoroki Rai" was released in May 2015 and quickly became so popular that it sold out, and has since become a series item. The TV anime "Frame Arms Girl" is based on this popular series.

Let's actually try assembling it!

The above is the basic knowledge of "Frame Arms Girl," but from here on, we will actually introduce the kit as a practical version.

Stiletto's anime setting image

Incidentally, the kit we will be assembling this time is the second in the series, the "Stiletto," which was prominently featured in the PV mentioned above.

The package. The stylish design features a large illustration by Fumikane Shimada.

The contents look like this.

When you open the box, you will naturally find a palm-sized beautiful girl inside ...... (since it is a plastic model), and she is neatly (?) It is a plastic model, so it is in a neat (?) runner state. If you are not used to plastic models, you may be a bit confused by the amount of parts, but it is thanks to the detailed color-coded parts that the amount of parts is this large, and thanks to that, you can finish the model almost exactly as you imagined just by assembling it.

To assemble, all you need is a pair of plastic model nippers, a design knife, and a pair of tweezers. The nippers should be thin-bladed. In addition, it is useful to prepare sandpaper of about 600-grit and glue for plastic models.

If you are not used to making plastic models, it is best to check the cut-out parts side by side with the assembly instruction manual to avoid mistakes.

The head is completed in no time. Four face parts with preprinted eyes are included. Of course, you can easily replace them after completion.

Working like this, it should take 6 to 7 hours for those who are used to building plastic models, and even those who are new to plastic modeling should be able to complete it in a weekend. One thing to note is that there are many delicate parts, so work carefully to avoid damaging them. If you are not good at detailed work, it is recommended that you watch an anime PV while building the model to get more excited (be careful with blades).

Here is the finished product. Can you see that the color scheme has been reproduced to a degree that is quite close to the original setting, even if you just assemble it? The greatest feature of this series is that even those who have never touched a plastic model before can easily complete the lovely Frame Arms Girl.

The figure has a rather wide range of motion, making it a fun item to move around and play with.

Of course, since this is a plastic model, you can modify it as much as you want. For example, even if you don't want to go as far as full-scale painting, just a little effort such as using pastels for the face parts will make it even cuter, so be sure to try various things.
On the next page, we have compiled a list of FA girls that appear in the anime and related items, so be sure to check them out.

Plastic model included with the first Blu-ray volume, "Anime Version Todoroki Rai Body

Today (February 28, 2017) is also the order deadline for the first volume of the anime Blu-ray, which will be released on July 19. For more information on the Blu-ray, please visit the official website ( # ).

Frame Arms Girl Stiletto" will be given away for posting a comment on the anime!

Akiba Research Institute is giving away the plastic model "Frame Arms Girl Stiletto" mentioned above to one lucky winner. Please check the following application guidelines and submit your entry as soon as possible.
(*The application period has ended.)

■How to apply
During the period, post a message of support for the "Frame Arms Girl" anime to "Ani-Pota" with a "Hitto" message of up to 140 characters. Your post will be automatically entered.
⇒ " Frame Arms Girl

*Member registration (free) is required to post "Hitto" messages.
⇒ To submit Hittokoto, you need to register as a member ( free of charge).

Application Guidelines
Application period: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 14:00 - Tuesday, March 14, 2017 23:59
Number of winners ： One person in total will be selected in a drawing.
Announcement of winners: Winners will be notified by e-mail to the registered e-mail addresses of Akiba Akiba Research Institute (Akiba-Pota) members.
Prize delivery ： Scheduled to be delivered by the end of March 2017.

Notes
Winners will be notified by e-mail.
Inquiries regarding the results of the drawing will not be accepted.
The prize is for the winner's own use and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
Kakaku.com Group employees and related persons are not eligible to participate.
Please note that the prize will be invalidated in the following cases
　In the event that the prize cannot be delivered due to the winner's address, change of address, long-term absence, etc.

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