Product Review

A Kotobukiya Japanese import. The next beautiful Ani-Statue from Kotobukiya comes from Sword Art Online, a Japanese light novel series by Reki Kawahara with illustrations by Abec that's been adapted into manga, anime and a video game. First up is the main female protagonist of the game Sword Art Online, ASUNA -AINCRAD-. A member (and sub-leader) of the Knights of the Blood Oath clan, Asuna's in-game avatar appears here in a stunning display as she seems to float in mid-air above a unique base with broken column and gold rings. The girl wears her clan's white and red "armor," a beautiful outfit highlighted by its blood red skirt, white top with long trailing coat and tiny red crosses decorating the ensemble. In her right hand Asuna wields her iconic sword, though her smiling face reassures you that there's no danger she can't handle. The girl's dynamic pose and outfit are sure to be a hit with fans of the series as well as collectors of beautiful Ani*Statues. Sculpted by Hirotoshi Nakamura, Asuna is almost 8 ½ Inch tall floating above her display base.