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Arknights Ch’en Ageless Afterglow VER. by APEX

Arknights Chen Ageless Afterglow VER. by APEX MyGrailWatch Anime Figure Guide

From Arknights, comes APEX Innovation’s Ch’en Ageless Afterglow VER. Ch’en dons a splendid form-fitting crimson cheongsam with matching shoes. Sitting on a stool, she gazes over her shoulder with a pensive look on her face. Her eyes dazzle as they meet yours. Ah, what was originally meant to be a non-commercial hobby project ended up becoming an anticipated figure the world over!

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Azur Lane Bremerton Scorching Hot Training by MIMEYOI

Azur Lane Bremerton Scorching Hot Training by MIMEYOI MyGrailWatch Anime Figure Guide

MIMEYOI’s Bremerton Scorching Hot Training from Azur Lane is currently up for pre-order for a May 2023 release. Bremerton is based on her “Scorching Hot Training” CG from the game and features terrific attention to detail. The semi-translucent fence behind her is both clever and maintains the immersion of the illustration. Something not shown in the CG is Bremerton’s belly button piercing. Look a little to the side and you’ll see it’s there too.

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Belldandy by HobbyMax from Ah! My Goddess!

Belldandy by HobbyMax from Ah My Goddess MyGrailWatch Anime Figure Guide

HobbyMax’s rendition of Belldandy wearing a flowing pink dress as she plays the violin has been sculpted, painted, and is up for pre-order. Belldandy’s 1/8th scale, but including her column-like base, she measures around 370mm in height. She also has a number of charming points. One of them is how her expression has a perceived change in tone depending on the current angle. High-quality photos are ahead!

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