Up next is the second most fiercely contended category, the one where ladies don traditional Chinese outfits.
Eligibility
Before we begin, let’s be clear which figures are eligible for inclusion.
- 1. Figures wearing a cheongsam or "China Dress"
- 2. Traditional Chinese clothing is OK
- 3. Characters don't need to be Chinese, from a Chinese series, or Chinese manufacturer
Honorable Mentions
Both APEX’s Tokisaki Kurumi Cheongsam Ver. and FuRyu’s Rem Hanfu Ver. are great figures faithful to their characters. You can feel the personality in their expressions. Their detailed outfits also match their respective personalities, which makes it so difficult to exclude them.
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5th
F:NEX x POPPRO Hatsune Miku 2021 Chinese New Year Ver.
In the fifth position, we have the exclusive “F:NEX x POPPRO Hatsune Miku 2021 Chinese New Year Ver.” Miku’s wearing a gorgeous white, red, and brown outfit with gold accents. No single area is overwhelming despite the numerous colors and frilly detail. On this occasion, Miku feels younger with her rounder-than-usual face and eyes. This younger appearance lends to her playful pose. Look at how she flicks her right wrist and hikes her right leg. Miku’s hair swirling almost completely around her base is another highlight of her design.
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4th
Long Kui The Crimson Guardian Princess Ver.
Long Kui Crimson Guardian from Chinese Paladin is next on our list. It was her beautiful face that caught my eye and maybe her scythe too. Long Kui’s even more beautiful with her hair blowing in the wind. But the wind also affects her clothing. The rippling effect in her detached sleeves and skirt are some of her finest features. Her long scythe and the way she poses with it is excellent. For her pose, you can see the wind-brought creasing detail from every angle of her varied maroon outfit.
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3rd
Genshin Impact Ningguang Gold Leaf and Pearly Jade Ver.
In the third position, we have the excellent Ningguang Gold Leaf and Pearly Jade Ver. Ninggaung is another of the ladies of whom we wrote. As mentioned before, I much like the intersecting sections of her cheongsam. Though reminding me of another lady, Ningguang’s cheongsam focuses more on earthy colors. The brown and transitioning yellow and orange result in a subtle blend. Her long frilled sleeves further draw out her outfit’s charm. On the other hand, her golden claw nail guards and long pipe sees her ensemble exude an affluent atmosphere. All in all, APEX did a beautiful job designing Ningguang’s expression to match the dignified atmosphere her outfit and pose conveys.
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2nd
Luo Tianyi Grain in Ear Ver.
In the second position, we have another elegant lady, the beautiful Vsinger Luo Tianyi Grain in Ear Ver. by Good Smile Arts Shanghai. Luo Tianyi rests her hand on the wooden shelf behind her. With a somber countenance, she tilts her head forward while holding her silk fan near her mouth. She wears a cheongsam with a pearl sheen and a lavish design. The gold lining within is remarkable. I most like the lotus pattern in the lower-left corner. Above it, her dress features textured patterns reminiscent of meadows. Luo Tianyi also wears a petticoat beneath her cheongsam, turning some of its semi-translucent sections fully opaque.
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1st
Ram Hanfu by FuRyu
FuRyu went beyond all expectations with Ram Hanfu Ver. They surpassed my expectations just by making her. While Rem and Ram’s outfits are generally the same, they stand out for their color. The yellow gold detracts from Rem’s powder blue dress a bit more than with Ram’s cherry blossom pink dress. The tighter pattern at the lower section of her dress and sleeves does a good job breaking the plain upper sections. Where the pattern ceases, the white ruffles along with those by her shoulders create a girlish atmosphere. Ram’s smile isn’t wide but you can feel genuine happiness in her expression as she flutters around. Her bonus face sees her with a gentler smile that’s as fitting as her default expression.
Closing words
A common theme on this year’s Favorites Selection is the top two figures vying for the first position. It’s a bit different here, though. Not to speak ill of them, Ningguang and Luo Tianyi competed for second place. Figures wearing Chinese outfits were astonishing this year. Each one on this list could have been number one in different years. Be that as it may, Ram Hanfu Ver. by FuRyu is 2021’s number one figure wearing a traditional Chinese outfit!