“There are many figures of Shinken Red, but has there ever been one that came this close to the real thing?”

The moment I opened the box, those words naturally came to mind. Takeru Shiba, the central figure of “Samurai Sentai Shinkenger” who led his comrades as the head of the Shiba House. Harboring that dignity and quiet heat, Shinken Red has returned in a new form through the Shinkocchou Seihou method. While Shinken Red was previously released as the memorable first entry in the S.H.Figuarts Super Sentai series, this time it is no mere renewal. Reached at the end of accumulating years of technological evolution, it is a finish that can truly be called the definitive edition.

The ultimate highlight of this product is, after all, the sculpting expression unique to Shinkocchou Seihou. Based on the full-body scan data of suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa, whom every tokusatsu fan knows, it has been three-dimensionalized while thoroughly researching human body structure. It is not just that the outward appearance looks similar. Down to the position of the shoulders, the thickness of the chest, the waistline, and the center of gravity of the legs, it has become a finish that makes you feel Shinken Red himself, who was actually fighting in the series. Just making him stand from the front radiates a unique style, possessing a persuasiveness as if he jumped straight out of the TV screen. When picking up the figure, you should be convinced, thinking, “I see, this is the reason why Shinkocchou Seihou is supported.”

Speaking of Shinken Red, not only his flashy action but also his dignified appearance shown before battles was a charm. This product leaves a highly impressive mark in the point that it can brilliantly replicate both that stillness and motion. The posture of staring down the opponent while holding the sword, the stance of stepping forward to protect comrades, and the grand pose reminiscent of the roll-call scene. No matter which angle it is viewed from, the silhouette resists collapsing easily, allowing it to be displayed exactly like the impression in the series. While articulable figures tend to sacrifice appearance when prioritizing ease of movement, this Shinken Red achieves both at a high level. Precisely because of that, you can savor both the joy of touching and playing with it and the satisfaction of displaying and gazing at it.

When talking about Shinken Red, the presence of weapons is indispensable. In addition to his beloved sword, the Shinkenmaru, this product also comes with the giant Rekka Daizantou. The Rekka Daizantou in particular is a weapon symbolizing Shinken Red's power, and the figure holding it with both hands is a masterpiece in a single word. Replicating his figure confronting the Gedoushu at the front line of battle, you involuntarily gaze intently at its impact.

With the accessories being abundant, being able to freely express various scenes that left an impression in the series is also a major charm. Rather than just displaying it as a collection, the joy of building your very own best scene also expands. Shinken Red is not a mere red warrior of a sentai team. He is an existence carrying the mission as the head of the Shiba House, which has continuously fought the Gedoushu for over three hundred years. That sense of responsibility and resolve are precisely the reasons why he has attracted many fans. In the series, Takeru's anguish and growth were carefully depicted, and there are likely not a few people whose hearts were struck by his figure. In this figure, it feels as if even that character charm is condensed inside. It might be described as an existence that leaves the history and memories of the work called Shinkenger in a tangible form, rather than just a mere hero figure.

For people who have loved Shinkenger over many years, this Shinkocchou Seihou version Shinken Red is a product holding special meaning. Precise sculpting via the latest technology, natural articulation, abundant accessories, and a presence just like in the series. All of it is gathered together at a high standard. If displayed, it tightens the space as a reliable lord, and if moved, it vividly resurrects the memories of battle. It is a single figure harboring such charms inside. Not to mention people who watched Shinkenger in real time, it is an item that I want those who have come to know the charm of the work only now to definitely pay attention to. It has become Shinken Red of wholehearted devotion characteristic of the Shinkocchou Seihou series, truly fitting the words “Iza mairu (Now, let us go).”