From “Kamen Rider Myth,” the “Chibi Plushie Kamen Rider Myth” has arrived, allowing you to enjoy the main Rider in an adorable form. Some might think, “If you turn a Kamen Rider into a plushie, won't it lose its cool appeal?” However, the interesting part of this item is that while retaining the unique design characteristic of Myth, it allows you to enjoy the friendliness typical of a Chibi plushie. Although he is a hero clad in a cool atmosphere in the show, becoming a compact plushie makes his impression much softer, allowing you to feel a charm slightly different from the usual Myth. People who know the work might also inadvertently catch their eye on the gap with his usual heroic appearance.

First of all, it is worth pointing out what kind of Rider Kamen Rider Myth is. He is the main Rider transformed into by the protagonist of “Kamen Rider Myth,” and his motif is the “Rat” of the Chinese Zodiac, in other words, a mouse. Sora Otosumi, a private butler employed by the Mizuki family, transforms by using the Myth Driver attached to his chest to draw out the hidden power within the Ride Ex. While his normal form inherits traces of the previous Myth, there are numerous differences in the driver's position and the armor modeling, giving him a uniqueness that goes beyond simply recreating his past appearance. Furthermore, during transformation, processing reminiscent of a mouse's squeak is added to the voice, making it impressive that the motif can be felt not only from the appearance but also from the sound effects.

Looking closely at Myth's appearance, you realize that the coolness as a hero design and mouse-like elements are skillfully combined. The overall base consists of black and silver, with accents of blue and gold such as on the compound eyes, resulting in a finish that gives a sense of brilliance within a subdued color scheme. Because of the method of equipping the driver on the chest, there are relatively few protectors, but instead, frames reminiscent of circles are placed in various parts of the whole body. Among them, the head “Helm Myth” cannot be missed. A pattern reminiscent of cheese is incorporated on the forehead, and by combining it with circular designs, the theme of a mouse is naturally conveyed. Rather than simply making the ears or face mouse-like, the fun of looking at the design lies in how the motif is dissolved into the armor and patterns.

And what makes you feel “there's a setting for that too?” is the tail. The part corresponding to Myth's tail is not merely an ornament to create a mouse-like impression, but functions as the attitude control device “Myth Tail.” It is a unique equipment that allows him to hang directly by wrapping it around bridges and the like. Because the physical characteristics of the creature known as a mouse are incorporated into the hero's abilities, the visual accent and practical setting are neatly connected. Knowing such detailed background, when looking at the Chibi plushie, your understanding of the character seems to deepen even further, realizing “This is the appearance precisely because it's a mouse motif.”

A delightful point as a plushie is that it is designed to be able to sit down. In the sitting position, it is approximately H14cm x W10cm x D7cm, a manageable size while allowing you to enjoy its presence. Not to mention displaying it on shelves or desks to feel Myth close to you, because it is an easy-to-carry size, it also goes well with the way of enjoying it by taking it to your favorite places. Above all, the sight of Myth as a fighting hero sitting neatly has a charm different from the show. Precisely because he is a cool character, the cuteness when transformed into a Chibi stands out. Experiencing such duality in a single item is likely the unique way to enjoy this plushie.

Looking at “Chibi Plushie Kamen Rider Myth” merely as merchandise that made a character small and cute might be a bit of a waste. The unique worldview themed around the “Rat” of the Chinese Zodiac, the fearless coloring centered on black and silver, the Helm Myth incorporating a cheese pattern, and the Myth Tail active as an attitude control device. If you gaze at it while recalling the elements that shape such a Myth, you can even see his appearance in the show beyond the small plushie. It is an item you'd want to enjoy as a presence that brings the world of the work a little closer to your daily life, whether by displaying it in your room and casting a glance at it, or taking it along with you to your favorite places.