When holding a Kamen Rider figure in hand, have you ever felt that you want to play with it by moving it around to your heart's content, rather than just displaying and looking at it? “TAF Kamen Rider Jyao TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE” seems ready to satisfy that kind of enjoyment. While inheriting the quality of size, sculpt, and joint mechanisms, the previously released “Kamen Rider Action Figure” line has changed its series name to “TAF (TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE)”. Packed with realistic sculpting and abundant articulation mechanisms inside a manageable size of approximately 15 cm, it also features a durable design that meets safety standards for ages 3 and up. Being able to display it alongside or pose it together with Gavv and Zezz is also a welcoming point for series collectors. Even with a new name, the easy-to-play nature of previous entries is properly passed down.

Some might wonder, “How far can this figure actually move?” A major feature of the TAF series is its 38 points of articulation throughout the entire body. Moreover, for Jyao, the pull-out mechanisms provided in the shoulders, chest, and waist continue to be used. Poses such as a stance with wide-swinging arms or a fighting posture with a twisted torso allow you to express the character's powerful presence that cannot be conveyed by simply standing still. Furthermore, a point worth noting is that compared to the Zezz series, the range of motion in the neck has evolved to allow it to look even further upward. This neck articulation seems like it will be extremely effective when recreating Jyao's signature flexible movements, such as looking up at an opponent from a low posture.

And when talking about Jyao, the tail is something that simply cannot be left out. Being a Kamen Rider styled after the Japanese Zodiac sign “Mi”, or the snake, this part is not a mere decoration but an important point for expressing character identity. Amazingly, as many as 11 ball joints are built into the tail, allowing it to move in various directions. It is a feature that makes you want to marvel at how much even the tail moves, and this freedom makes Jyao's posing even more interesting. By slithering the tail while twisting the body significantly, or extending it as if targeting an opponent, you will be able to create silhouettes that are distinctly different from figures where only the arms and legs move.

Attention to detail can be felt not only in the sculpt, but also in the characteristic wine-red color enveloping the entire body. This color pursues the in-show image through molded color, and by combining with the snake-inspired design, it enhances Jyao's unique mysteriousness and sharpness. Enjoying an appearance faithful to the in-show character despite the compact size of approximately 15 cm is a signature trait of the TAF series. Rather than taking the direction of “it's an action figure for playing, so appearance is moderate,” its charm lies in allowing you to enjoy both action performance and aesthetics.

Speaking of Jyao, he is a Kamen Rider with a unique fighting style of skillfully wielding the hand-scythe “Snake Scythe” in his left hand without using his right hand, alongside his tail, to corner targets with flexible movements. The Snake Scythe, which serves as that important weapon, comes included properly. Furthermore, 3 types of interchangeable hands are provided, so you can change up the play styles from weapon-wielding stances to poses with completely different impressions. 38 points of articulation across the entire body, a freely moving tail, and a dedicated weapon. Combining these three, you will likely find yourself absorbed in pose creation itself while experimenting with “what stance to try next”. There is another feature among the accessories that cannot be missed: a tail part that can be used for the separately sold “TAF My-Th”. It is interesting that rather than finishing after playing with Jyao alone, a bonus part is included to connect the play to another item. The set content includes 1 figure body, 3 types of interchangeable hands, 1 Snake Scythe, and 1 tail part for “TAF My-Th”. It is structured so that you can pursue posing with the single unit, while the fun of combinations increases as you collect the series.

The charm of “TAF Kamen Rider Jyao TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE” lies not just in making the in-show appearance smaller, but in trying to capture the “movement” of the character Jyao into figure form. The snake-like 11-point articulated tail, evolved range of neck motion, pull-out mechanisms in the shoulders, chest, and waist, the dedicated Snake Scythe weapon, and interchangeable hands. Rather than existing separately, each feature connects together through combinations to recreate Jyao's unique supple fighting style. It is great to strike a pose and display it, and equally great to combine it with Gavv, Zezz, or My-Th. Showing a different expression every time you pick it up and move it around, it is truly an action figure that suits the phrase “rough-and-tumble play”.