Wednesday 27 September 2017

FIGURE REVIEW: BLEACH BANDAI TAMASHII NATIONS FIGUARTS ZERO SOUSUKE AIZEN ACTION FIGURE


Bleach Bandai Tamashii Nations Figuarts Zero Sousuke Aizen Action Figure
Series: Bleach
Product Line: Figuarts Zero
Manufacturer: Bandai
Specifications: PVC & ABS w/base
Height: 180 mm
Reviewed by: Sandra Scholes

In the manga, Bleach Volume 47 by Tite Kubo its the end of the chrysalis age for Aizen as he undergoes changes after fusing his body with the hogyokou. The former captain of the souk society vowed to go rogue with two other captains; Gin and Tosen. His intent to destroy the soul society and take over as supreme being.

The hogyokou can be seen on the figure in the centre of his chest where the lines form a cross out of it. His white outfit lends a sense of drama to the figures overall look as it waves around his body.

The enormity of Aizen's transformation is obvious in his long hair and the look of his zanpakuto. In previous episodes his kyoka suigetsu was a sword with a green hilt, now as you can see it has fused with his hand; Aizen and sword becoming one. If we remember Ichigo's transformation into his alter-ego. Aizen sports the same eyes here dark and filled in around the iris; showing how dark he has got as a character even after hollowfication.

As a figure, this version of Sousuke is accurate ad far as the look, facial resemblance to the character, outfit and pose. My only niggle is with the hair as in both the anime and manga he has dark hair. Other than that, I do like the figure and hope there are other versions of Aizen in hid various states of evolution; especially the final one-that would be spooky.