Nendoroid Mina Ashiro
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Kaiju No. 8 had a massive impact on the anime fandom, as its plot captivated viewers of all ages. Kafka Hibino is undoubtedly one of the most relatable and likable anime characters yet. He joined the defense force so that he could fulfill his promise to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro.
Mina Ashiro is a mayor player within Kaiju No. 8. As the captain of the third division, she masks her feelings in order to fulfill her duties. The fanbase has certainly recognized her importance. And it seems the Good Smile Company has as well, because Mina Ashiro will be joining the nendoroid series!
Kaiju No. 8 is a manga series written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. It is serialized in Shonen Jump+, and is available to read on the Shonen Jump app. Despite being a fairly new story, it has become immensely popular. Kaiju No. 8’s anime began airing in April, 2024. The story follows a man named Kafka Hibino who works for the defense force, an organization that protects Japan from monstrous beings called Kaiju. However, instead of being on the front lines, Kafka works as part of the crew that deals with the aftermath of Kaiju attacks. One day, Kafka accidentally ate a strange parasite that transforms him into “Kaiju No. 8”. Will this give him the power to fulfill his promise to his childhood friend?
Mina Ashiro works as the captain of the Defense Force’s third division. She’s a strong fighter and was good friends with Kafka in her childhood.
Wow, I love that she comes with her gigantic gun! Mina Ashiro looks quite cool as a nendoroid, doesn’t she? Her first faceplate is her collected expression.
Mina Ashiro’s nendoroid is ready for duty! She includes her saluting hand parts.
I’m so glad that she comes with her companion, Bakko. These two look so tough together! With Mina Ashiro’s combat expression, you can recreate her many fights against Kaiju.
Her sympathetic faceplate is my personal favorite! Notice how she’s holding her hand out? The scene where she told Kafka that she would always wait for him was so heartwarming. It’s one of my favorite moments in the anime so far.
This pose is absolutely wicked! It would be amazing to recreate the part where she blows a hole through the giant Kaiju. Just like with the other Kaiju No. 8 nendoroids, Mina Ashiro includes a gas mask.
Aw, it’s cute to see her petting Bakko as well. I love seeing the third division’s casual scenes as well.
You can pair Nendoroid Mina Ashiro with the other Kaiju No. 8 nendoroids, to recreate all sorts of exciting scenes! I love to see them displayed together!
The Defence Force gets ready for action in nendoroid form! It’s amazing to see these characters in chibi figure form.
Nendoroid Mina Ashiro is currently on preorder, and she is set to release in the second quarter of 2025. You can purchase her from the Good Smile US store, the Good Smile Online shop, the Crunchyroll store, Amiami, and Solaris Japan. All of these websites are great places to order, but I would strongly recommend the Crunchyroll store and the Good Smile US store if you live in the United States, while the other options are better if you live elsewhere. If you preorder high-quality anime figures from other websites, just please make sure they’re safe and reliable before ordering.
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