Busou Shinki

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This article is about the toyline. For the anime, see Busou Shinki (anime).
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Busou Shinki (武装神姫 Busō Shinki, literally "armament god princess") is a product line of small, armored women action figure toys manufactured by Konami Digital Entertainment. The figures are poseable and feature a variety of interchangeable parts. Many of the figures have been designed by noted Japanese artists. While most figures in the line have been released only in Japan, several of them have seen limited release outside Japan. The toy line has spawned a media franchise including video games, a manga series, anime series', music CD's and art books.

A collection of Busou Shinki figures

Features

The Busou Shinki action figure designs all display the facial and body profile features of young adult women in stylized body armor. The figurines have considerable variation in body proportions and armor designs between models that reflects the artistic license given the different designers so there is no "typical look". The articulation style that the figurines use Konami has dubbed 'MMS', or Multi Moveable System. The MMS body was designed by Masaki Asai (浅井真紀). MMS figures have multiple joints, similar to the Revoltech line, which give them a wide range of poseability. Additionally, multiple body parts are interchangeable, allowing a wide variety of customization without tools. The typical Busou Shinki figurines is 15 cm tall.

Busou Shinki figures are divided into full sets and EX sets. Full sets come with a complete, painted MMS body and a variety of armor, weapons, and extra body parts. EX sets are meant to be expansion sets and thus do not tend to include the MMS body. 'Naked', unpainted or part painted MMS bodies may be purchased separately.

Busou Shinki figures are purported to be 1:1 scale models, as they were originally action figure versions of the AI controlled robots in the online video game Battle Rondo (2007-2011). Characters based on these action figures appear in other video games and anime series' in the size of the figurine toys.

Toy line

Official Busou Shinki Releases

Wave 1

Japanese Release Date: 7 September 2006
US Release Date: 18 April 2007

  • Arnval (アーンヴァル, Ānvaru), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf (ストラーフ, Sutorāfu), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Wave 2

Japanese Release Date: 28 September 2006
US Release Date: 22 March 2007

  • Howling (ハウリン, Haurin), Dog Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Blade
  • Maochao (マオチャオ, Maochao), Cat Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Blade
  • Waffebunny (ヴァッフェバニー, Vaffebanī), Rabbit Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Tetsurō Kasahara (カサハラテツロー)
Wave 3

Japanese Release Date: 7 December 2006
US Release Date: 22 March 2007 (Note, this release consisted of Benio only)

  • Xiphos (サイフォス, Saifosu), Knight Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Rokurō Shinofusa (篠房六郎)
  • Benio (紅緒 (べにお), Benio), Samurai Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Rokurō Shinofusa (篠房六郎)
  • Tsugaru (ツガル, Tsugaru), Santa Claus Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Goli
Wave 4

Japanese Release Date: 22 February 2007

  • Zyrdarya (ジルダリア, Jirudaria), Flower Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Okama
  • Juvisy (ジュビジー, Jubijī), Seed Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Okama
  • Fort Bragg (フォートブラッグ, Fōto Buraggu), Battery Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Takayuki Yanase (柳瀬敬之)
Wave 5

Japanese Release Date: 31 May 2007

  • Eukrante (エウクランテ, Eukurante), Seiren Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Ryōta Magaki (間垣亮太)
  • Ianeira (イーアネイラ, ĪANEIRA), Mermaid Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Ryōta Magaki (間垣亮太)
  • Waffedolphin (ヴァッフェドルフィン, VAFFEDORUFIN), Dolphin Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Tetsurō Kasahara (カサハラテッロー)
Wave 6

Japanese Release Date: 30 August 2007

  • Tigris (ティグリース, Tigurīsu), Tiger Type, Full Set
    Character Designers: Eiichi Shimizu (清水栄一), Tomohiro Shimoguchi (下口智裕)
  • Vitulus (ウィトゥルース, Witurūsu), Calf Type, Full Set
    Character Designers: Eiichi Shimizu (清水栄一), Tomohiro Shimoguchi (下口智裕)
  • Grapprap (グラップラップ, Gurappurappu), Builder Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Eisaku Kitō (鬼頭栄作)
Wave 7

Japanese Release Date: 29 November 2007

  • ACH (アーク, Āku), High Speed Trike Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Choco
  • YDA (イーダ, Īda), High Maneuver Trike Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Choco
  • Schmetterling (シュメッターリング, Shumettāringu), Butterfly Type, EX Set
    Character Designer: Chibisuke Machine (ちびすけマシーン)
Wave 8

Japanese Release Date: 5 April 2008

  • Murmeltier (ムルメルティア, Murumerutia), Panzer Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Asuka (飛鳥, Asuka), Fighter Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Zelnogrard (ゼルノグラード, Zerunogurādo), Firearms Type, EX Set+Body
    Character Designer: Takayuki Yanase (柳瀬敬之)
    Named after Russian city Zelenograd (Zerenogurādo (ゼレノグラード) in Japanese)
Wave 9

Japanese Release Date: 10 July 2008

  • Lançamento (ランサメント, Ransamento), Rhinoceras Beetle Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Tanimeso (たにめそ)
  • Espadia (エスパディア, Esupadia), Stag Beetle Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Tanimeso (たにめそ)
Wave 10

Japanese Release Date: 20 November 2008

  • Graffias (グラフィオス, Gurafuiosu), Scorpion Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Ryōta Magaki (間垣亮太)
  • Vespelio (ウェスペリオー, Wesuperiō), Bat Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Ryōta Magaki (間垣亮太)
Wave 1 Renewal Version

Japanese Release Date: 4 December 2008

  • Arnval Tranche2 (アーンヴァル トランシェ2, Ānvaru Toranshe 2), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf bis (ストラーフ bis, Sutorāfu bis), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Wave 11

Japanese Release Date: 27 March 2010

  • Altlene (アルトレーネ), Valkyrie Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Taraku Uon (羽音たらく),
    Armament Redesigner: Takayuki Yanase (柳瀬敬之),
    Concept and Original Armament Desighner: Kem by Bokusin-Contest Grand Prix
  • Altines (アルトアイネス), Valkyrie Type, Full Set
    LE Konamistyle Japanese and Dengeki Exclusive
    Character Designer: Taraku Uon (羽音たらく),
    Armament Redesigner: Takayuki Yanase (柳瀬敬之),
    Concept and Original Armament Desighner: Kem by Bokusin-Contest Grand Prix
Wave 12

Japanese Release Date: 30 September 2010

  • Baby Razz (ベイビーラズ, Beibī Razu), Electric Guitar Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Choco
  • Sharatang (紗羅檀, Sharatan), Violin Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Choco
Wave 13

Japanese Release Date: 28 October 2010

  • Gabrine (ガブリーヌ, Gaburīnu), Hellhound Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Yoshitsune Izuna (いずなよしつね)
  • Renge (蓮華, Renge), Ninetailed Fox Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Yoshitsune Izuna (いずなよしつね)
Wave 14

Japanese Release Date: 16 December 2010

  • Artille (アーティル, Ātiru), Lynx Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Kazuhiko Kakoi (かこいかずひこ)
  • Raptias (ラプティアス, Raputiasu), Eagle Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Kazuhiko Kakoi (かこいかずひこ)
Wave 15

Japanese Release Date: 27 January 2011

  • Maryceles (マリーセレス, Marīseresu), Tentacles Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Niθ
  • Proxima (プロキシマ, Purokishima), Centaurus Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Niθ
Wave 16

Japanese Release Date: 24 February 2011

  • Oorbellen (オールベルン, Ōruberun), Fencer-Pearl Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Zielbellen (ジールベルン, Jīruberun), Fencer-Obsidian Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Wave 17

Japanese Release Date: 17 March 2011

  • Arnval Mk.2 Tempesta (アーンヴァルMk.2 テンペスタ), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf Mk.2 Lavina (ストラーフMk.2 ラヴィーナ), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Wave18

Japanese Release Date: 17 December 2011

  • VerVietta (ヴェルヴィエッタ), Vicviper Type, Full
  • Lirbiete (リルビエート), Vicviper Type, Full
    Character Designer: Mika Akitaka (明貴美加)
Wave19

Japanese Release Date: 23 February 2012

  • Fubuki type2 (フブキ弐型), Ninja Type, Full Set
  • Mizuki Type2 (ミズキ弐型), Ninja Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Humikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Wave 20

Japanese Release Date: 15 March 2012

  • Arnval Mk.2 Tempesta Full-Arms (アーンヴァルMk.2 テンペスタ フルアームズ), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf Mk.2 Lavina Full-Arms (ストラーフMk.2 ラヴィーナ フルアームズ), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Light Armor Wave 1

Japanese Release Date: 4 October 2008

  • Valona (ヴァローナ, Varōna), Succubus Type, Light Armour Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Werkstra (ウェルクストラ, Werukusutora), Commando Angel Type, Light Armour Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
Light Armor Wave 2

Japanese Release Date: 30 October 2008

  • Brightfeather (ブライトフェザー, Buraitofezā), Nurse Type, Light Armour Full Set
    Character Designer: Mercy Rabbit (マーシーラビット)
  • Harmony Grace (ハーモニーグレイス, Hāmonī Gureisu), Sister (nun) Type, Light Armour Full Set
    Character Designer: Mercy Rabbit (マーシーラビット)
Light Armor Wave 3

Japanese Release Date: 29 February 2009

  • Partio (パーティオ, Pātio), Ferret Type, Light Armor Full Set
    Character Designer: Blade (ブレェド)
  • Pomock (ポモック, Pomokku), Squirrel Type, Light Armor Full Set
    Character Designer: Blade (ブレェド)
Light Armor Wave 4

Japanese Release Date: 25 February 2010

  • Kohiru (こひる, Kohiru), Chopsticks Type, Light Armor Full Set
    Character Designer: Dogmask
  • Merienda (メリエンダ, Merienda ), Spoon Type, Light Armor Full Set
    Character Designer: Dogmask
Special Releases

Japanese Release Date: 26 December 2008

  • Fubuki (フブキ, Fubuki), Ninja Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: nuno
    LE Konamistyle Japanese Exclusive
  • Mizuki (ミズキ, Mizuki), Ninja Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: nuno
    LE Konamistyle Japanese Exclusive

Japanese Release Date: 26 March 2009

  • Nagi (ナギ, Nagi), Ojousama Type, Light Armor Full Set
    Character Designer: Kenjiro Hata
    LE Konami Style Japanese Exclusive, Special pack in with LE version release of Hayate the Combat Butler PSP game Nightmare Paradise
    Character Redesigner: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ),
    Original Character Designer: Kenjirou Hata (畑健二郎)

Japanese Release Date: 15 July 2010

  • Arnval Mk.2 (アーンヴァルMk.2), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf Mk.2 (ストラーフMk.2 ), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)

LE Konami Style Japanese Exclusive, Special pack in with Busou Shinki Battle Masters Complete box, PSP game

Japanese Release Date: 22 September 2011

  • Arnval Mk.2 Full-Arms (アーンヴァルMk.2 フルアームズ), Angel Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Strarf Mk.2 Full-Arms (ストラーフMk.2 フルアームズ), Devil Type, Full Set
    Character Designer: Fumikane Shimada (島田フミカネ)
  • Naked Swimwear for Arnval MK.2
  • Naked Swimwear for Strarf MK.2

LE Konami Style Japanese Exclusive, Special pack in with Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2 Complete box, PSP game

Busou Shinki Variants

Several limited edition versions of the Busou Shinki figures have also been released. These variants sport alternate color schemes and additional parts.

  • Dengeki Exclusive Devil Type, Strarf
  • Dengeki Exclusive Angel Type, Arnval
  • Dengeki Exclusive Cat Type, Maochao
  • Dengeki Exclusive Dog Type, Howling
  • Wonderfest 2008 Seiren Type, Eukrante
  • Wonderfest 2008 Mermaid Type, Ianeira
  • Konami Style Exclusive Blue Santa Claus Type, Tsugaru
  • Konami Style / Chara Hobby 2008 Prototype Squirrel Type, Pomock
  • Konami Style / Chara Hobby 2008 Prototype Ferret Type, Partio
  • Dengeki Hobby Magazine ed. High Speed Trike Type, ACH Stradale
  • Dengeki Hobby Magazine ed. High Maneuver Trike Type, YDA Stradale
  • Konami Style Exclusive Angel Type, Arnval Tranche2
  • Konami Style Exclusive Devil Type, Strarf Bis
  • Konami Style Exclusive Ninja Type, Mizuki
  • Konami Style Exclusive Commando Angel Type, Werkstra
  • Konami Style Exclusive Succubus Type, Valona
  • Konami Style Exclusive Panzer Type, Murmeltier
  • Konami Style Exclusive Fighter Type, Asuka
  • Konami Style Exclusive Valkyrie Type, Altlene Viola
  • Konami Style Exclusive Valkyrie Type, Altines Rosa
  • Konami Style Exclusive Fencer-Garnet Type, Oorbellen
  • Konami Style Exclusive Fencer-Sapphire Type, Zielbellen
  • Konami Style Exclusive Fencer-Moonstone Type, Oorbellen Lunaria
  • Konami Style Exclusive Fencer-Amethyst Type, Zielbellen
  • Konami Style Exclusive Lynx Type, Artille Full-Barrel
  • Konami Style Exclusive Eagle Type, Raptias Air-Dominance
  • Konami Style Exclusive Battery Type, Fort Bragg Dusk
  • Konami Style Exclusive Firearms Type, Zelnogrard Belik
  • Konami Style Exclusive Tentacles Type, Maryceles Lemuria
  • Konami Style Exclusive Centaurus Type, Proxima Spinel

MMS Naked Body Releases

Exclusively sold on the Konami Style Japan page, these are unpainted, featureless MMS Figures meant for use with EX sets or for customization. They come in a variety of colors and shades of skintone intended to match other MMS figures.

The MMS Naked bodies are available, like the Busou Shinki figures themselves, in three different body archetypes: MMS 1st, MMS 3rd (small) and MMS 3rd (tall). Although similar in form and construction, not all body parts are compatible among them.

  • MMS 1st
    • Naked White
    • Naked Black
    • Naked Flesh ver. 1
    • Naked Flesh ver. 1 - Gym Uniform Wine Red
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 - Gym Uniform Navy Blue
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 - School Swimsuit Navy Blue Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 - School Swimsuit White Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 3
  • MMS 3rd (small)
    • Naked White (small)
    • Naked Black (small)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 (small)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 (small) - School Swimsuit White Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 4 (small)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 4 (small) - School Swimsuit Navy Blue Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 5 (small)
  • MMS 3rd (tall)
    • Naked White (tall)
    • Naked Black (tall)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 (tall)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 2 (tall) - School Swimsuit White Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 4 (tall)
    • Naked Flesh ver. 4 (tall) - School Swimsuit Navy Blue Type
    • Naked Flesh ver. 5 (tall)

Media

Busou Shinki
武装神姫
Game
Busou Shinki: Battle Rondo
Developer Konami
Publisher Konami
Genre MMP
Released April 23, 2007
Game
Busou Shinki Battle Masters
Developer Konami
Publisher Konami
Platform PlayStation Portable
Released July 15, 2010
Game
Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2
Developer Konami
Publisher Konami
Platform PlayStation Portable
Released September 22, 2011
Manga
Busou Shinki 2036
Written by Konami
Published by ASCII Media Works
Original run 2008 – ongoing
Volumes 5

Konami Digital Entertainment has used the successful action figure toy line designs as the basis for expansion into a number of other media, so far including several video games, music CD's, anime series', art books and a manga series. Only the anime TV series has been licensed for distribution outside of Japan.

Anime

Main article: Busou Shinki (anime)

Two anime series' have been released based directly on the Busou Shinki line of action figures. An original net animation (ONA) and a 12-episode TV series were released between 2011 and 2012. The ONA was originally released weekly, in ten 5-minute installments, online, as a promotion for the release of the Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2 video game and new models of the action figures. The ten installments were assembled into a 40-minute OVA that was subsequently streamed online and released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in Japan. The TV series was broadcast in Japan in 2012 and later released in individual DVD volumes. The TV series was licensed for distribution in North America by Sentai Filmworks and began streaming on Anime Network in 2012.

Video games

Several video games have been released, all derived from the Busou Shinki action figure product line.

Battle Rondo

On April 23, 2007 Konami released Battle Rondo using the online services of Diorama Studio. Battle Rondo was a free massively multiplayer online game set in the fictional Busou Shinki universe. By inputting a code that comes with each Busou Shinki figure, or by use of micropayments, players could unlock online versions of the figures, including their armor and weapons, as well as other gear.[1] The game was discontinued on August 31, 2011 and the Konami game support web pages were removed.[2][3]

Battle Masters

Busou Shinki Battle Masters was developed by Konami for PlayStation Portable and released in Japan on July 15, 2010 including a limited edition bundle with new action figures.[4] A sequel PSP game, Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2 was released on September 22, 2011 that also included a limited edition bundle with new action figures.[5][6]

Manga

Busou Shinki 2036 (武装神姫2036 Busou Shinki 2036) is a manga series commercialized by BLADE featuring characters derived from the Busou Shinki product line. The series is published by ASCII Media Works beginning in 2008, with five volumes published as of 2014. The manga series has not been officially translated or licensed for publication outside of Japan.[7]

Music CDs

Several CD music collections have been released in Japan that were derived from the toy line, video games and anime series.[8]

Art book

Hobby Japan published art books related to the art used in the PSP video games.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Busou Shinki Battle Rondo". GameFAQs. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  2. ↑ "神姫NET終了のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Konami. Retrieved October 6, 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Battle Rondo To End In August". phpBB. June 19, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Busou Shinki: Battle Masters [Japan Import]". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Konami's Busou Shinki Moon Angel Episode 1 Streamed". Anime News Network. September 7, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Konami Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2 for PSP [Japan Import]". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  7. ↑ 武装神姫2036 5 (電撃コミックス) [コミック] (in Japanese). ISBN 978-4048915090. Retrieved February 3, 2014. 
  8. ↑ "Busou Shinki - Radio CD Master No Tame No Radio Desu Vol.3 [Japan CD] TBZR-129". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  9. ↑ "Busou Shinki Archive Art Book Japan Dengeki Hobby Books Figure Psp". Amazon.com. ISBN 978-4048706773. Retrieved January 17, 2014. 
  • "Busou Shinki". (November 2006) Newtype USA. p. 122.

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