The latest figures gather in Akihabara! Report on the first day of the "Blade of Demons Special Exhibit" and "Robot Gathering! Special Exhibition" at TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO!

At "TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO," the first flagship store of BANDAI SPIRITS' figure brand "Soul Nations," "Demon Slayer Special Exhibit" and "Robot Daishugo! Special Exhibition" started at "TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO," the first flagship shop of TAMASHII NATIONS.

The "Demon Slayer Special Exhibit" will display the latest items from the Demon Slayer series of Figuarts mini, Figuarts ZERO, and PROPLICA from BANDAI SPIRITS. In addition, the "Robot Gathering! Special Exhibit" will showcase new products from the company's popular brands of robot items, including "ROBOT Soul" and "HI-METAL R".

Akiba Research Institute went undercover on the first day of this exhibition event! Let's take a look at the latest items that have been the focus of much attention and discussion, and give you the fastest report on the exhibition!

Demon Slayer Special Exhibit

Let's start with the "Demon Slayer Special Exhibition" on the 2nd floor of "TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO".

The first thing that catches the eye is a diorama featuring figuarts mini Purgatory and Akaza!

figuarts mini Purgatory Anjuro: Breath of Fire / Scheduled for release in January 2022 / 2,970 yen (tax included)

figuarts mini Akaza Purgatory / Scheduled for release in October 2021 / 2,970 yen (tax included)

Purgatory's flame effect will be sold separately on the market, but the effect for Kakkoza is a one-of-a-kind item created especially for this diorama!

The diorama reproducing famous scenes that can only be seen here is a must-see!

figuarts mini Tanjiro Kamado: The Breath of Water / Scheduled for release in February 2022 / 2,970 yen (tax included)

figuarts mini Kanawo Kurihanaraku / Scheduled for release in November 2021 / 2,970 yen (tax included)

figuarts mini Tiny Priestess / Scheduled to go on sale in November 2021 / 2,970 yen (tax included)

figuarts mini Purgatory Senjuro / Scheduled for release in January 2022 / 2,970 yen (including tax)

A diorama of the Infinity Train is also on display!

To our delight, figuarts mini of "Pillar" will be re-released all at once to commemorate the second season of the TV anime!

A diorama display inspired by the Pillar Meeting will also be on display at the venue.

Spectacular ......! This may be your last chance to get the Pillar you missed out on! Don't miss it!

Figuarts ZERO," a series of figures in fixed poses, will also be on display, with all products in the series.

Among them, here are the new products that we highly recommend.

Figuarts ZERO Tanjiro Kamado: all collected / Scheduled for release in October 2021 / 7,480 yen (tax included)

The dynamic pose is irresistible!

Figuarts ZERO Kizuhira Inosuke: The Breath of the Beast / Sep 25, 2021 / 7,480 yen (w/tax)

Figuarts ZERO Kamakado Priestess: Blood Demon Technique / Scheduled for release in November 2021 / 7,480 yen (tax included)

All of these figures beautifully capture famous scenes from the film. They are wonderful ......!

And from PROPLICA, a company that releases NARIKIRI items for adults, the Nichirin Sword will also be on display.

The latest item is Zenitsu Wagatsuma's Nichirin Katana!

PROPLICA Hiwando (Zenitsu Wagatsuma) / scheduled to ship in December 2021 (no longer available) / 13,200 yen (tax included)

The lineup gives off an indescribably luxurious feeling.

Incidentally, a special display by "Soul Nations" is also on display at hobby stores in Akihabara.

Maps of the stores are also on display, so why not take a stroll through Akihabara and see what they have to offer?

Robot Daisetsuzai! Special Display

Next, on the B1F, there is a "Robots Gathering! Special Exhibition" on the B1F.

Deden and other items related to "Shin Evangelion the Movie" have an overwhelming presence.

The display, which recreates famous scenes from the movie, is a must-see.

ROBOT Soul <SIDE EVA> Evangelion New Unit 2 Alpha / Discontinued / 11,000 yen (tax included)

ROBOT Soul <SIDE EVA> Evangelion Kai Unit 8 gamma / Scheduled to ship in January 2022 / 10,450 yen (tax included)

ROBOT Soul <SIDE EVA> Evangelion Unit 1 + Cassius Spear (Renewal Color Edition) / Scheduled to ship in November 2021 / 7,150 yen (tax included)

ROBOT Soul <SIDE EVA> Evangelion Unit 13 / Scheduled for release in December 2021 / 9,900 yen (including tax)

From the robot anime "Boundary War Machine," which will start airing in October, "Kembu" will be commercialized as soon as possible! I can't wait to play with its characteristic joint mechanism!

ROBOT Soul <SIDE AMAIM> Kembu / Scheduled for release in October 2021 / 4,950 yen (including tax)

Another new item in the lineup from the October anime series. The pioneering Markbot "Big Tony" from "Sakugan" has been made into a product!

ROBOT Soul <SIDE MB> Big Tony / Scheduled for release in November 2021 / 8,800 yen (tax included)

Two items from the "Getter Robo Arc" currently being broadcast are included in the lineup.

Soul of Chogokin GX-99 Getter Ark / scheduled for release in November 2021 / 18,700 yen (tax included)

Getter machine in separated form is also included!

The "Getter D2," which has been active since the beginning of the series, also makes an appearance!

Soul of Chogokin GX-98 Getter D2 / Scheduled to ship in December 2021 / 15,400 yen (tax included)

From here, we will introduce some nostalgic robots.

First up is Birvine, from the new ROBOT Soul "Saint Dunbine," a sample of which is still under development.

This is a sample of Birbine in its flight form, the Wing Calibur. The proportions of the transformed form look good. We can't wait to see the production version!

Lastly, Dragner 3 from "Kikou Senki Dragner".

HI-METAL R Dragner 3 / Shipping in November 2021 (no longer available) / 17,600 yen (tax included)

Both exhibits are scheduled to run from October to November this fall (end date to be announced later). Additional exhibits are said to be planned, so be sure to visit as many times as you can before they end.

Event Summary

Demon Slayer Special Exhibit

■Robot Collection Special Exhibition

Special Exhibit: From September 10 (Fri.) to around the fall (detailed dates to be announced at a later date)

Venue: TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO

Opening hours: weekdays ... 12:00 - 20:00, weekends and holidays ... 10:00 - 20:00

Admission: Free

*Entry may be restricted to ease congestion.

*The contents of the exhibition are subject to change without notice. Please understand beforehand.