You’ve made the decision to collect anime characters you say? Maybe you’re contemplating your journey down to the rabbit hole? If you’re just starting out or are still unsure about this pastime, let us to assist you.
Have you ever watched an anime and left with a gap inside your chest? Sure, you’re an avid anime watcher.
We all know the feeling. The show you love is ending and has left a waifu/husbando-shaped hole inside your heart. So what do you do when it’s more than a few months (or years) before the new season, or worse that the story has ended entirely? What can you do to show your gratitude to the characters that you laughed with at, cried, and ultimately were captivated by?
We’re not recommending you plunge into getting a tattoo from anime If you’re committed to a particular series and collecting figurines is the perfect starting point.
What’s the best thing about collecting the Genshin figurine?
We talked to Kirsty the 19-year-old anime collector of figures to find out how she came to collecting, and why she believes you should also.
With a selection of 13 Nendoroids (and lots more on pre-order! ), Kirsty has been creating her army of plastic both girls and boys since the year 2014.
“I enjoy filling my space with things that make me feel happy,” she says. “I believe that this sounds somewhat absurd however, after all I’ve gone through it’s hard to appreciate the little aspects of life. Animation figures are a great way to do this in my opinion.”
Kirsty’s first figure from anime was Nendoroid Menma and that was the reason she began her love for anime.
“I I blame Nendoroid Menma for the reason why I was so enthralled. When I opened her box for the first time my excitement was unbelievable,” she continues.
What is the main difference between anime figures kinds?
There are many varieties of anime characters. Prize figures as well as Funko Pop! Vinyls are priced at the lower end, while Nendoroids Scale figures and Figmas begin to cost more.
A few collectors are happy display a variety of kinds of figures, whereas others tend to concentrate their collections around a handful of figure types. For instance, Kirsty mostly collects Nendoroids.
“They’re adorable and definitely match my tastes. I enjoy being able make little displays to put on my bookcases,” she says. “They’re cute, they do not take up a lot of room, and I appreciate the fact that they’re consistent in their quality.”
If you’re not familiar with Nendoroids, then you might not be aware of why they are so unique. They’re usually made by the Good Smile Company, they’re tiny, chibi representations of the most popular characters from anime. They are fully adjustable and often have props and accessories that allow endless poses. This distinguishes them from other characters that are specifically designed to maintain an exact posture.
Do I become more of a fan?
No, of course it’s not. If you’re looking to express your passion for your hobby with something tangible to prove it and you like anime, then anime characters are a good choice.
If you simply would like to watch the shows that you love watching them, that’s awesome. If you’re looking to fill your home by putting up posters till you don’t look at the walls anymore it’s also fantastic (and slightly alarming). The otaku rules don’t need you to buy figures in order to be an anime enthusiast.
We all enjoy anime for its fun and hilarious, as well as devastating romantic and adorable… We know what we’re trying say”Anime is awesome. It’s like collecting figurines is the cherry on top.