When hearing of Kamen Rider figures, many people might imagine vivid colors characteristic of a hero of justice or classic designs. However, “S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Dawn” is an existence that greatly overturns that image. What you feel from the exact moment you open the box is an unsettling air, as if you can't tell whether he is an enemy or an ally. That unique atmosphere must be precisely the greatest charm of this character.

The first thing to steal your eyes is his unique coloring. The eerie presence he exuded in the series is carefully replicated down to the fine details, radiating an overwhelming impact just by being displayed. Rather than a refreshing look characteristic of a general hero, a design that gives a sense of tension to the viewer is brilliantly three-dimensionalized, asserting a conspicuously strong individuality even inside a collection case. It is truly a finish fitting for the name “Nightmare Rider.”

What is indispensable when talking about Kamen Rider Dawn is his dedicated weapon, Breakam Dawn. While transformation belts are central for normal Riders, Dawn is an extremely rare existence where the weapon itself functions as a transformation item. You can firmly enjoy that characteristic setting in this S.H.Figuarts as well. Not to mention the impact of the great sword mode, the transformation gimmick into the twin sword mode is also replicated, allowing you to freely stage action scenes just like in the series. The point that it can express different combat styles despite being a single weapon, greatly expanding the range of posing, cannot be missed either.

The character Dawn is charming not only for his outward appearance. Siegfried, the person who transforms, is a special existence born by absorbing the Punish Goa Nightmare from an even deeper realm of the subconscious mind. As can be understood from that setting, he is not a simple warrior of justice, but possesses a complex background closely tied to the power of darkness. Exactly because of that, gazing at the figure seems to convey even a sense of profound weight as a person who shoulders a single destiny, rather than a mere action hero. Just striking a pose makes a scene from the story float up in your head, raising the sense of immersion into the world of the work.

While Dawn appears as the third Kamen Rider in the series, he occupies an extremely fascinating positioning when tracing his background. Actually, long before Baku or Nox obtained their powers, Siegfried already possessed the transformation ability, making him an existence that could be called the world's first Kamen Rider if considered in chronological order. Looking at the figure with this setting in mind allows you to realize that he is not just a new character, but an important person involved in the very core of the story. The background of being a mysterious Rider who has reappeared on the main stage after a long time stimulates the collector's heart even further.

There is also a powerful charm in Dawn's principles of action. His figure of relentlessly pursuing Baku, who absorbed the power of the Goa Nightmare just like himself, lets you feel a depth that cannot be explained by a mere adversarial relationship. His presence, beginning to move in earnest in the world after the prophetic dream, gave a great sense of tension to the story.

Therefore, when displaying it as a figure, rather than just having it stand, poses like staring at something or holding a sword suit him exceptionally well. Despite being a static three-dimensional object, being able to stage a sense of urgency as if he is about to initiate action at any moment is a charm unique to this character.

“S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Dawn” is not a mere action figure. A sinister design, a transforming dedicated weapon, a setting deeply connected with darkness, and furthermore, an important position that supports the history of the world within the work. By having all of these combine, a one-of-a-kind presence is generated.

A Kamen Rider possessing a code of danger and an eerie charm, different from coolness characteristic of a hero. For people who want to fully savor that world view close at hand, this product can be described as an item with an extremely high level of satisfaction. There is a new discovery every time you gaze at it, and the story expands every time you alter the pose. It is a figure harboring such deep fun inside.