”Being a Rider's pretty fun.” — For those who remember getting chills from this line, here is a masterpiece you must hold in your hands. Kamen Rider Ouja, transformed into by Takeshi Asakura, is a standout presence even within ”Kamen Rider Ryuki.” His overwhelming evil presence has finally been realized in the S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou series. This isn’t just a figure. It is a piece of sculptural art designed to let you ”experience” the madness of the Rider.

This Ouja is not a mere variation of Ryuki, but an independent sculpture designed using dedicated new parts throughout the entire body. In particular, the volume of the upper arms, abdomen, and thighs seems to speak of Asakura’s ”violence” through the physique itself. The sculpting, which is meticulous down to every muscle tension and suit wrinkle, gives different impressions depending on the viewing angle, exuding a profoundness that goes beyond simple ”coolness.”

The combination of purplish metallic purple and silver is the very symbol of Ouja. Its cold, dull luster silently tells of his danger. The reproduction of textures, especially in the chest armor ”Veno Chest” and the mask’s ”Solid Face Shield,” is extraordinary. It has a persuasiveness as if the suit actor themselves were scaled down, and the feeling that ”this is no ordinary figure” surely washes over you the moment you pick it up.

Speaking of Kamen Rider Ouja, he has a way of fighting that pulses like a beast. To recreate that style, extremely high articulation is required of the figure. That is where the Shinkocchou Seihou method shows its true worth. Unique movable structures based on human anatomy are incorporated into the hip and ankle joints, allowing everything from the low-slung ”Final Vent” stance to spirited high-kick poses to be executed naturally without breaking the silhouette. An attitude that compromises on neither playfulness nor reality can be seen in this articulation.

The 7 types of left and 6 types of right replacement wrist parts go beyond mere swapping. From Asakura-esque provocative pointing poses to the movement of fingers fumbling for a card, it is possible to recreate scenes from the show as if they were cut straight out of the screen. It possesses a quiet acting ability, as if he himself is ”performing” the pose. This is the ultimate form of a figure as a ”tool for emotional expression,” unique to the Shinkocchou series.

The summoning device ”Veno Visor” has an opening and closing card slot. By loading the PET Advent Cards (9 cards in 8 types total) into it, the range of play expands greatly. Furthermore, the staff-type Veno Visor comes with two types of dedicated card-holding hands, allowing you to recreate even that ”way of handling cards” shown in the show. The summoning weapon ”Veno Saber” is also included, and the madness of Ouja when he held this is surely etched in everyone’s memory. Now, you can bring that madness back to your desk.