FURYU Corporation (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Mishima; hereafter referred to as FURYU) has announced the release of the “Hatsune Miku – Japanese Doll 1/4 Scale Figure” as a new product of its high-quality hobby brand “F:NEX”. This figure is a collaboration with the traditional doll maker Yoshitoku. It is now available for pre-order on the e-commerce site “amiami” (URL: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-152444).
Hatsune Miku is a software and character created by Crypton Future Media Inc. It allows for the input of lyrics and melodies for her to sing. Hatsune Miku is well-known in Japan and all over the world.
This time, F:NEX has collaborated with the popular doll maker Yoshitoku to create a Japanese doll figure based on an original artwork by illustrator Fuzichoko. In Japanese culture, the word “hatsune” originally refers to the first chirps of the year for birds or insects, especially bush warblers. This figure is carefully crafted to express the modesty associated with this term. The kimono is a distinctive feature of the figure. The fabric of the furisode section has been tested repeatedly so that the patterns match even across sewing lines. Gold foil stamping has been applied to create a glittering gold shine. The kimono is then dyed using the traditional yuzen technique, with each color carefully applied one by one using a mold. The green kimono is dyed with 12 colors, and the blue kimono is dyed with 11 colors. Craftsmen have invested a significant amount of time and effort to produce a distinct deep hue. The expression also faithfully reflects the illustration, with jewel-like eyes that sparkle in the light, cheeks with a hint of vermilion, and cherry-red lips, creating a gentle impression. With a focus on Japanese culture and tradition, and meticulous attention to detail, this Hatsune Miku figure is truly an exquisite masterpiece.
Product Overview
[Series] Hatsune Miku
[Product Name] Yoshitoku x F:NEX Hatsune Miku – Japanese Doll 1/4 Scale Figure
*Height: approx. 41cm (excluding base)
[Pre-Order Site] Hobby e-commerce site “amiami”
(URL: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-152444)
[Release Date] August 2024 (scheduled)
[Price (Japanese Yen)] 198,000 yen (including tax)
[Distributor] FURYU Corporation
[Copyright] Art by Fuzichoko © Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net
*This product will be made to order.
Yoshitoku Corporation Overview
Founded in 1711, Yoshitoku is the oldest doll store in Tokyo. In addition to dolls such as Hina dolls, Gogatsu dolls, and Japanese dolls, the company also proactively manufactures and sells products in collaboration with various character contents, keeping up with the changing times while respecting “tradition”.
[Company website] https://www.yoshitoku.co.jp/
High-Quality Hobby Brand “F:NEX” Overview
F:NEX is a hobby e-commerce site that offers high-quality products based on the concept of “taking FURYU figures to the next stage.” F:NEX offers products that focus on planning, modeling, and quality, utilizing the manufacturing know-how that FURYU has cultivated through amusement prizes and character lotteries.
[Official website] https://furyu-hm.com/
[Official Twitter] https://twitter.com/furyu_hm
Notes
*”F:NEX” is a trademark or registered trademark of FURYU Corporation.
*Other company names, product names and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*Please note that there may be slight differences between the photos and the actual e-commerce site and products.
*Please note that the pre-oder period and product shipping period are subject to change.
