Kotobukiya announced it will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Bishoujo figure line with a new exhibition that will include merchandise inspired by Juri from Street Fighter and Hsien-Ko from Darkstalkers. They are two of multiple characters who will be featured at the event, which starts on May 27, 2025.

The exhibition aims to celebrate the work of artist Shunya Yamashita, who is responsible for the designs behind the Kotobukiya Bishoujo series. It will be held between May 27, 2025 and June 1, 2025 at the Namba Marui store in Osaka, Japan. The merchandise available at the exhibition focuses on the Street Fighter and Darkstalker series, with Cammy, Chun-Li, and Juri being predominantly featured for the former, and Felicia, Morrigan, Lilith, and Hsien-Ko for the latter.

Here's the full list of merchandise available for the Kotobukiya Bishoujo exhibition:

• 88Graph Street Fighter Juri print – 39,600 yen (~$271.44)
• Street Fighter Art tile (3 available) – 1,200 yen (~$8.23)
• SF Wipe cloth (3 available) – 990 yen (~$6.79)
• SF Mug – 1,650 yen (~$11.31)
• 88Graph Darkstalkers Hsien-Ko print – 42,000 yen (~$287.92)
• Darkstalkers Hsien-Ko Acrylic Stand – 1,870 yen (~$12.82)
• Darkstalkers Art tile (3 available) – 1,200 yen (~$8.23)
• Darkstalkers Wipe cloth (4 available) – 990 yen (~$6.79)
• Darkstalkers Mug – 1,650 yen (~$11.31)

You can see some of the items below:

Edition88 will produce some of the aforementioned Shunya Yamashita prints, which will also include illustrations from SNK characters and Tekken characters that are now available from the Edition88 online store. As a reminder, Kotobukiya announced a Bishoujo figure of Hsien-Ko that will release sometime on September 2025.

The Kotobukiya Bishoujo Street Fighter and Darkstalkers merchandise will be available at the 15th anniversary Shunya Yamashita exhibition.

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Kotobukiya has revealed that it will restock its ARTFX J figure of Goro "Crow" Akechi from Persona 5. Originally available in 2018, the company will re-release the figure in November 2025.

This figure depicts Crow in his Phantom Thief attire, as he holds his mask and saber in each of his hands. The figure has a scale of 1/8 with a total height of 27 cm (~10.63 inches), which is measured from the slanted base to the tip of Crow's head.

Here are some of the sample images for the figure, taken from multiple sides:

The restocked figure will cost 14,300 yen (~$99.10). Kotobukiya has put up a listing for the figure on its own online shop with guaranteed stocks for orders made by Tuesday, June 24, 2025. However, it can only ship the product domestically in Japan. People residing elsewhere worldwide can alternatively place orders on other websites that global shipping, such as AmiAmi and HobbyLink Japan.

Considering the initial release date, this figure is one of the rare entries that feature the original Persona 5 logo. Most of the more recent figures, such as the 2022 Lucrea figure of Akechi in his Loki attire, use the logo for the enhanced Persona 5 Royal, which Atlus released first in Japan in October 2019.

The 2018 ARTFX J figure of Persona 5's Goro "Crow" Akechi in his Phantom Thief attire will be available again in November 2025.

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Kotobukiya announced it will one again sell its Xenosaga 3 model kit of KOS-MOS, which lets someone build an over five-inch tall figure of the character. It is available on both the Japanese and US online storefronts, and it costs 6,820 円/$60.99. It is expected to launch in Japan in November 2025, with a US release happening in December 2025. Older versions of the kit are still available on Amazon at higher prices. 

Just like the original release, this Xenosaga 3 KOS-MOS model kit makes a 1/12 scale figure of the character. It features partially painted runners and four face plates that are already painted. However, some accents might require additional painting. Also, in the case of detailed characters such as this, it is recommended to also have items like nippers and files when putting it together. Both her standard and Fatima Glass Mode appearances are ed. Also, in addition to the heroine, we also get the partsto build her Dragon Tooth sword, handgun, and gatling guns. 

Here’s a closer look at the finished version of the figure and some poses we can make with her and her included accessories. 

We’ve seen this exact kit quite a number of times, though it’s been six years since the last rerelease. It first debuted in December 2017. The first rerun released in October 2018. October 2019 is the last time it appeared.

While it’s been an extremely long time since KOS-MOS starred in a game, due to the Xenosaga series being over, she has appeared in titles since then. For example, both her and T-ELOS appeared in Project X Zone. She was a crossover character in Tales of the Rays too. In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, you could find her as a Rare Blade. 

The Xenosaga 3 KOS-MOS figure model kit will return in Japan in November 2025 and in the US in December 2025. Kotobukiya recommended pre-ordering by May 20, 2025 to guarantee getting one. Xenosaga 1-3 are available on the PS2 worldwide, while Xenosaga 1 & 2 appeared on the DS.  

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Kotobukiya announced the pre-order phase for the Eltolinde Unicorn Overlord figure is open, and the company also shared a new prototype of her twin sister Rosalinde. The Turenos of Elheim will cost $184.99 and ship in December 2025. It noted Rosalinde orders will follow “soon” on social media.

Both of these are 1/7 figures that stand at over 10 inches tall (around 275mm), and the Eltolinde one’s been teased since September 2024. Rosalinde showed up again back in January 2025. Both wear their standard costumes from the game. Each one also carries a staff, with theirs matching each other. Kotobukiya noted that buying direct from the company means someone gets an extra smiling face plate for Eltolinde. However, it didn’t note if a similar promotion will appear for Rosalinde. 

Here’s how Eltolinde and her bonus face part look:

This is the Rosalinde prototype image:

And here are some photos of the Unicorn Overlord Eltolinde figure with the Rosalinde prototype.

As a reminder, Kotobukiya currently continues to ship to the US as usual, even with tariffs by President Donald Trump in effect. However, it is good to keep those fees in mind, as the company did state it will announce its policies in the future. Other figure companies, like Good Smile Company, already took action and ended pre-orders.

The Eltolinde Unicorn Overlord figure pre-order is open, it will debut in December 2025, and the Rosalinde one will follow. The game is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X. 

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Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for its figure featuring Kazuma Kiryu, the first protagonist of Sega's Yakuza game series, which is nowadays known formally as Like a Dragon. The company will release the figure in October 2025.

The figure will have a scale of 1/6 with a total height of around 29 cm (~11.41 inches). Kotobukiya will depict Kiryu in a pose where he is about to launch a punching attack with meticulous detail to the attire, including the watch under the sleeves. However, the figure will be completely static without any swappable or movable parts.

This figure will have a tax-inclusive price tag of 27,500 yen (~$192). People who place orders for the figure on the Japan-exclusive Kotobukiya Online Shop by May 27, 2025, can get an exclusive acrylic block featuring the dragon tattoo motif on Kiryu's back. Those who reside outside the country can alternatively order the figure via AmiAmi, which s worldwide shipping with a discounted price of 26,120 yen (~$182).

Here are some of the sample images for the figure:

Kotobukiya is not the only company working on a figure based on Kazuma Kiryu. Good Smile Company is producing the chibi Nendoroid figure of Kiryu, along with Ichiban Kasuga and Goro Majima. Previously in 2024, Digsta released the figure showing topless Kiryu that also revealed the tattoo on his back.

The 1/6 scale figure of Kazuma Kiryu from the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series by Kotobukiya will be available in October 2025.

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The new Kotobukiya figure of Junah from Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available to pre-order until June 3, 2025. The figure is expected to appear in Japan on November 2025, and it costs 24,200 yen (or roughly $169.45). It will appear worldwide after that. Previously, Kotobukiya released a Gallica figure.

The 1/7 scale figure stands at 23.5cm (or 9.25 inches) tall, and it features the songtress Junah in a combat ready pose, with her flowing hair and combat fan meticulously detailed. An orange base and piece for the hair part is included for the figure. Furthermore, a winking face plate for Junah is also included as a bonus gift when purchasing the figure from the Kotobukiya online store.

You can check out the new Metaphor: ReFantazio Junah figure here:

The Juani figure was originally announced back in February 2025 alongside other Kotobukiya Metaphor: ReFantazio figures of Gallica and Hulkenberg. Kotobukiya opened pre-orders for the Gallica figure in March, and it is set to release in October 2025, with pre-orders still open until April 22, 2025.

The Metaphor: ReFantazio figure of Junah costs 24,200 yen (~$169.45) and is now available for pre-order from the Kotobukiya online store until June 3, 2025. Metaphor: ReFantazio is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.

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The Kotobukiya Bishoujo series figure of Sniper Wolf from Metal Gear Solid is back, with more stock on its way first to Japan before appearing again worldwide. The figure released on April 14, 2025, and it costs 17,600 yen (or about $122.93). It shows up in other regions in May 2025, and it will cost $119.99 when it does.

At the time of writing, the figure appears as sold-out on the Kotobukiya Japanese online store. However, the official Kotobukiya social media has been updating which physical stores in Japan still have stock available. It is important to note that availability in regions other than Japan might vary.

The Sniper Wolf figure features the titular boss character from the original Metal Gear Solid game. She is sitting on a crate, holding her sniper rifle on her left hand, while a wolf cub peeks from inside a hole in the box. In the previews, Sniper Wolf’s foot is resting on a box of ammunitions. However, the sniper, crate, and ammunitions box are separate parts from the figure, and they can be moved freely to tweak the arrangement.

Check out the Kotobukiya Bishoujo figure of Sniper Wolf here:

The last time the popular figure received a re-release was on October 2024, with its launch date set for April 2025. With the new batch coming out in Japan, the figure is now receiving new units in-store for those that missed the pre-order window last year.

The Metal Gear Solid Bishoujo figure of Sniper Wolf costs 17,600 yen (~$122.93) and is now available in Japan.

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Square Enix will release a NieR: Automata 2B Model Kit. It will cost 9,900 yen or around $68. Pre-orders are available through the official Square Enix online store. The NieR: Automata 2B Model Kit will come with several accessories, including Pod 042, and will release on September 27, 2025.

The model kit has been sculpted by Kotobukiya, and as mentioned previously, will come with various accessories. This includes Virtuous Contract and Virtuous Treaty — 2B's primary weapons of choice. It will also come with three face parts, five hand parts, an additional torso part, the black box, and decals for the print on 2B's skirt and eyes.

You can take a look at the 2B model kit below:

Square Enix also announced that 9S and 2B figures are in development. Like the model kit, both figures are produced by Kotobukiya. While the prototypes appear unpainted, the final produce will be painted. The design of both figures draw inspiration from the NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation. No release date for the figures has been shared.

NieR Automata is available for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The anime adaptation is available to watch via Crunchyroll. Pre-orders for the model kit are now open, and it will ship on September 27, 2025.

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Kotobukiya has formally opened pre-orders for its figure of Gallica from Metaphor: ReFantazio. It will release the figure in Japan in October 2025 with a price tag of 16,500 yen.

The non-scale 22.6 cm (~8.9 inches) tall figure has had a long road in development ever since Kotobukiya first announced the plan in June 2024. The company gradually published updates about the figure's development, which included an unpainted prototype showcase in September 2024. In a more recent update in early 2025, Kotobukiya showed that the Gallica figure prototype had been fully painted, which meant it would soon reveal the figure's release window and open the pre-orders.

Kotobukiya has also revealed an exclusive bonus part for orders made on its Kotobukiya Online Shop, which can only ship the figure domestically in Japan. This part will let the owner replace Gallica's face with another facial expression that shows her smiling with closed happy eyes.

The figure is also available on Atlus D Shop, which offers a different exclusive bonus in the form of a B2-sized hanging tapestry poster. However, neither Kotobukiya nor Atlus s international shipping outside of Japan. People who reside outside the country can place their orders on HobbyLink Japan, which can ship the figure worldwide at $120.29, although it does not seem to have any exclusive bonuses.

Kotobukiya's Metaphor: ReFantazio figure of Gallica will be available in October 2025.

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Consumers can pre-order a Hsien-Ko Bishoujo Darkstalkers figure. It can be purchased from the Kotobukiya Online Shop, and will cost 25,300 yen, or around $168. The item is expected to ship in September 2025. Additionally, if you purchase the Hsien-Ko Bishoujo Darkstalkers figure directly from the Kotobukiya Online Stop, you will receive an additional face plate.

You can take a look at the figure below:

As mentioned previously, if purchased from the Kotobukiya Online Store, or any participating Kotobukiya location, consumers will receive an additional face plate. This features a more "fierce" expression for Hsien-Ko. The website does mention that the images shown are of a prototype, and that the final product could look slightly different. Once again, pre-orders are now open, and the figure will ship in September 2025.

This figure is one of several Darkstalkers Bishoujo figures. Previous releases have included Morrigan, which was announced in August 2021, and Felicia, which received a recolor in 2023. The original release of Felicia, which included her standard colors, appeared in 2022. Lilith also received a Bishoujo figure.

The Hsien-Ko Bishoujo Darkstalkers figure is immediately available to pre-order. It costs 25,300 yen, or around $168, and will release sometime in September 2025.

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Square Enix revealed that it is working with Kotobukiya to produce and release a new Front Mission Structure Arts model kit of Zenith V. The new kit will appear to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Front Mission series. It will be available in July 2025 at 14,080 yen (~$94.10).

The new model kit will stand at around 13.2 cm (~5.2 inches) tall with a scale of 1/48 when completed. This scale will be larger than the 1/72 kits Square Enix used to release on its own. The package will also come with various armaments for the Wanzer unit on the same scale.

Square Enix and Kotobukiya will also offer a bonus pair of Keen Sabers exclusively on their respective Japanese web stores, although they have no known legal way to ship the product internationally. People residing outside Japan can more easily place orders on websites like AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and HobbyLink Japan, but neither of them includes the aforementioned weapons.

More sample images for the completed model kit are also available right below:

Square Enix has been working with Forever Entertainment to release remakes of the first three mainline Front Mission games. Two of them—Front Mission 1st Remake and Front Mission 2 Remake—are now available worldwide on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. As of February 2025, Front Mission 3 Remake is still under development with Nintendo Switch as its first intended platform.

The Front Mission Structure Arts Plus 30th Anniversary edition model kit of Zenith V will be available in July 2025.

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Kotobukiya opened pre-orders for its new figure featuring Elaine Auclair from Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak. It will release the figure in September 2025 with a tax-inclusive MSRP of 22,000 yen (~$145.05).

The company will depict the Calvard bracer with her knight sword unsheathed. The figure will have an overall height of around 22 cm (~8.66 inches) with a scale of 1/8. The package will also include a circular base pedestal with a design that fits the character.

Here are some of the sample images for the figure:

Kotobukiya will also offer an alternate head part that shows Elaine smiling as an exclusive bonus for orders made on its Kotobukiya Online Shop, although it can only deliver the products inside Japan. People residing outside the country can alternatively place orders on Amiami. But while the latter also offers a discounted price tag of 20,900 yen (~$137.80), it does not include the aforementioned bonus part.

Elaine will not be the only character from Trails Through Daybreak to have a figure, as Kotobukiya is also working on another figure modeled after Shizuna Rem Misurugi. The same company has also produced figures of characters from other Trails series entries, such as Estelle Bright, Tio Plato, and Crow Armbrust.

Kotobukiya's 1/8 scale figure of Elaine Auclair from The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak will be available in September 2025.

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Kotobukiya announced a revised release date for the two new Mega Man 11 model kits. The kits will now be releasing sometime in June 2025. They are planned to appear in every region, though we will likely see them launch first in Japan.

The Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive Mega Man model kits were originally available for pre-order on October 10, 2024. However, pre-orders were temporarily halted on November 14, 2024. No reason was provided for the suspension of orders at the time. Originally, Mega Man Scramble Thunder was set for an April 2025 release and Mega Man Pile Driver was set for a May 2025 release. They will both now be released in June 2025. Pre-orders have also resumed. It’s unclear if existing pre-orders will be maintained.

The model kits are based on the Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive variations of Mega Man from the eleventh game in the mainline series. These weapons were obtained from Fuse Man and Impact Man respectively. The Scramble Thunder variation is a green and black color with a helmet decorated with electrical coils. The Pile Drive variation is an orange and black construction site aesthetic. Both model kits are available to pre-order from Kotobukiya for ¥8,580 each. The completed figures are around 5 inches tall.

The Pile Drive and Scramble Thunder Mega Man kits are the latest in a long line of Mega Man kits from Kotobukiya. These range from standard versions of Mega Man in his standard Mega Buster form to a large range based on the Mega Man X subseries.

The Mega Man 11 Kotobukiya Pile Drive and Scramble Thunder model kits are available for pre-order now. They will release sometime in June 2025.

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Multiple Bishoujo figure updates appeared at Kotobukiya Collection 2025, and one is a Monster High Draculaura one based on the doll. There’s no release window yet, but the latest reveal offered a first look at a prototype.

As this is still early in development, the figure is rather rudimentary at the moment. The prototype is unpainted, of course, with the only detailed elements being on her face. No transparent parts appear just yet, but the designer comments on the official site did mention there will be different elements in the final product. Specifically, it mentioned see-through sleeves and the same lacy net on the skirt of the figure as there is on the actual doll. References to accessories also came up during that commentary, but none appeared in the official photo.

To help offer additional context, here’s a closer look at how the original concept art for the Monster High Bishoujo Draculaura figure looked compared to the prototype figure. When finished, it will be a 1/7 scale model.

It isn’t uncommon for Kotobukiya to create Bishoujo figure versions of iconic toys. Multiple characters in the Transformersline are a part of the collection. Many My Little Ponyfigures appeared too. Princess Cadence and Queen Chrysalis ones showed up at this event.

The Bishoujo Monster High Draculaura figure is in development, and different variations the Mattel doll is widely available in stores now. 

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The many Kotobukiya Collection 2025 event announcements included an update on some Metaphor: ReFantazio figure designs for Gallica, Juani “Junah” Cygnus, and Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg. No release windows are available for any of them yet. However, the Gallica one is the furthest along in development. This means we could see pre-orders open for her in the next few weeks or months.

The Gallica and Hulkenberg Metaphor: ReFantazio figure announcements first showed up back in June 2024. At the time, concept art for both appeared. While Gallica’s finished figure looked pretty much identical, it seems like the pose for Hulkenberg’s is slightly different. The Junah one came up in October 2024. 

Two of the three figures appeared as unpainted prototypes this time. However, the Gallica one is painted this time around. The unpainted example appeared back in September 2024 for the first time. Both Hulkenberg and Junah are unpainted at the moment.

Here’s how all three are looking so far. We don't know what the bases could look like for Hulkenberg and Junah yet, but the one for Gallica already appeared below.

As a reminder, Metaphor: ReFantazio isn’t just a game now. It’s also a manga. The first chapter debuted on January 20, 2025 worldwide, and the next one launches on February 19, 2025. 

Metaphor: ReFantazio is out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.

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