FGO Lostbelt 7: Nahui Mictlan Clear!

It has been almost a year and a half since Lostbelt 7: Nahui Mictlan was released, and I have finally cleared it. It took me about the same level of procrastination as I had with finishing LB6. Surprisingly, I was able to complete this singularity over a weekend, despite being at a low point in my frustration with FGO’s absurd gacha systems. Nevertheless, I am genuinely impressed by what LB7 had to offer. I initially assumed LB6 would remain the peak of the Lostbelt arc in terms of Nasu’s writing, despite its flaws and structural baggage. However, LB7 ultimately feels like the stronger of the two, delivering comparable writing quality in a leaner and more efficient narrative structure.

Fate/Grand Order Tunguska Sanctuary Clear

This is a record of my clear of the post–Lostbelt 6 interlude chapter Tunguska Sanctuary, which I completed earlier this year before moving on to Lostbelt 7. Since I plan to reflect on my experience with Lostbelt 7: Nahui Mictlan in greater depth later on, I think it is worthwhile to briefly revisit this transitional chapter.

Tunguska Sanctuary can be described as a “Lostbelt 6.5” type of chapter, bridging Avalon le Fae (Lostbelt 6) and Nahui Mictlan (Lostbelt 7), much like how Heian-kyo functioned as a 5.5 chapter. It focuses on Koyanskaya’s aftermath following her escape from Lostbelt 6 and lays groundwork for her role going forward in the larger future narrative.

Fate/Grand Order Coonuts Vol.1 Review

 

During the airing of the Fate/Grand Order: Babylonia animation, Fate/Grand Order was at the height of its franchise popularity, resulting in a wide range of merchandise releases. Among them was the Coonuts candy toy lineup by Bandai. These simple bobbing figure toys, similar in concept to “Mighty Beans,” offered an affordable and accessible way to collect characters in miniature form.

Overall, I was slightly disappointed with my FGO Coonuts set due to quality control issues, including duplicate variants and inconsistencies, issues I did not encounter with my Pokémon Coonuts collection. The most noticeable defect in my set was a misprinted Merlin figure, which appears to have only the rear side properly printed.

Even so, I’m still glad to own this set. Despite its flaws, it remains one of the most affordable FGO collectibles and serves as a nice complementary addition to my broader Fate/Grand Order collection.

Fate/Grand Order Figma Berserker Morgan

One of the most highly anticipated Fate/Grand Order figma releases is finally here. The Fairy Queen Morgan, a top contender for “wife” candidate among servants for Chaldea Masters returns in figma form after first appearing as a Nendoroid a few years ago. Scheduled for release in January 2027, Figma Morgan is priced at 13,800 yen.

Among recent FGO figma releases, Morgan stands out as one of the stronger entries. Based on her first ascension, the figure comes with a surprisingly generous set of accessories. In addition to two variations of her staff blade designs, Figma Morgan also comes with her own version of Excalibur, reminiscent of the one wielded by Saber Alter.

Given the current global economic climate, it would have been understandable if Good Smile Company opted for a more standard release. Collectors likely wouldn’t have complained. However, the extra effort put into Figma Morgan demonstrates just how beloved the character is within the FGO fandom, and how committed GSC is to doing her justice.

That said, the selection of faceplates still feels somewhat limited, especially for a character with such a commanding “strongest wife” presence. Because of this, a Summer Morgan variant for Figma release still feels like a real possibility down the line.

Since her debut in Lostbelt 6, I’ve remained a devoted fan of Morgan, and I expect that won’t change anytime soon. She represents one of the highest peaks in character design that Type-Moon has achieved in terms of “waifu” appeal.

Fate/Extra Last Encore EXQ Gawain Saber Review

 
I recently had the chance to go through my backlog of Fate series Prize Figures, which gave me the perfect opportunity to review Gawain, the Saber-class Knight of the Round Table Servant. Fate/Extra Last Encore was a bit of a mixed bag as an anime, but it did give characters like Gawain a physical representation. Alongside Nero, Nursery Rhyme, and Drake, Gawain was one of the lucky few to receive a Prize Figure, produced by Banpresto under their EXQ lineup.

In the Fate series, Gawain stands as one of the foremost Knights of the Round Table, alongside Lancelot. His martial prowess is unrivaled, especially under sunlight thanks to his special blessing. As a knight, Gawain’s loyalty to Artoria is unwavering even to the point of overcompensation due to failures in faithfully serving her in life. In the Fate/Extra series, Gawain proves to be one of the toughest opponents Hakuno faces, and in Last Encore, he once again serves as a formidable penultimate challenge.

Among Banpresto’s lineup of Fate series Prize Figures, Gawain is one of the better specimens. He captures a combat-ready pose with solid craftsmanship that really embodies his character. While the figure’s medium naturally limits fine detail, it pairs beautifully with Sega’s Prize Figure of Lancelot, making for a striking Knights of the Round display.

Fate/Grand Order 1/7 Archer Durga 2nd Ascension

Fate/Grand Order has now endured for nearly a decade, and its merchandising scene remains remarkably strong. At this point, one might expect the merchandise pipeline of a long-running gacha game to slow down or fade away, but not in FGO’s case. Among the latest additions to its PVC figure lineup, Durga finally makes her debut in 1/7 scale, courtesy of Kadokawa. Released in her Second Ascension form, the 1/7 Durga is scheduled for September 2026 with a price tag of 29,800 yen.

Judging from the prototype, Kadokawa’s 1/7 Durga perfectly captures the cold, indifferent visage of a goddess who deals in destruction, fitting for the alter ego of the goddess Parvati. The “Sakura-face” variants have enjoyed a long and successful run in FGO, and Durga stands out as one of the strongest renditions, rivaled only by Kama. Sharing the Archer class, 1/7 Durga also makes for an interesting contrast with previously released Ishtar PVC figure, representing the divine incarnations archetype of Fate’s Sakura and Rin respectively.

That said, despite her revealing outfit and striking divine beauty, one would be foolish to entertain any impure thoughts toward FGO’s Durga. After all, she remains the consort of Shiva, she had what it takes to swiftly destroy any mortal reckless enough to test their luck.

I might have considered picking up this version of Durga if I had money to spare, but for now, I’ll just patiently wait for a Nendoroid rendition instead.

Fate/Grand Order Kotobukiya 1/7 Caster Anastasia

During the peak of Fate/Grand Order, the franchise received a generous number of premium scale figures including Kotobukiya. Among those releases, one solid entry I initially overlooked was Caster Anastasia, the lead Servant from Lostbelt No. 1. Sculpted in her Caster outfit at 1/7 scale, this PVC figure was originally priced at ¥17,800 and hit the market in November 2020.

With the Christmas season rolling in, it feels like the perfect moment to revisit this particular figure of Anastasia even if my relationship with FGO these days is complicated. While I have plenty of frustrations with how the developers handle the game, I still genuinely appreciate many of the character designs. And Anastasia’s is one of the few that truly deserves the spotlight.

Given how crowded the Caster class, especially within the SSR tier, has become in FGO, it’s easy for Anastasia to get overshadowed. Yet she remains a dependable AoE DPS, capable of performing remarkably well when delegated on right missions. In figure form, her voluminous winter-style royal dress translates beautifully. Kotobukiya’s sculpt captures her elegance with surprising value, especially considering that a figure like this would probably retail closer to ¥25,000 if released in today’s market.

I may have missed my chance to grab this particular version, but hope isn’t lost. There’s always the possibility of picking up her eventual Nendoroid or perhaps Kotobukiya will treat fans to a re-release someday.

Fate Grand Order Lostbelt 6.5 Traum Clear!

Usually, I don’t bother sharing my FGO progress on the storyline unless there’s something truly noteworthy. This year, however, the Christmas event locked the welfare servant; Santa Captain Nemo behind late-game content, specifically Lostbelt 6.5: Traum. Since this meant clearing Traum just to access the event, and given the amount of effort I had to put in over the past few days, I figured it was worth sharing my progress and overall thoughts on this singularity.

There were moments when I seriously considered giving up on FGO altogether, but clearly, I’m still attached enough to marathon story content just for a welfare servant. In this post, I’ll also take the opportunity to briefly reflect on my 8th year with FGO, especially since the game has already deprived itself of the privilege usual yearly report post due to its own nonsense.

Fate/Grand Order 30 MS Caster Artoria

It has been several years already since Bandai Model Kit division tried their chances on anything with FGO series after Petitrits. However, for some reason, maybe due to FGO 10^th anniversary they tried their luck once again. Growing confident with their waifu plamo lineup with 30 Minute sisters running for several years, This time they release Caster Artoria as 30 MS Model Kit. Scheduled for February 2026 release, 30 MS Castoria will be sold for 4600 Yen.

Overall, 30 MS Caster Artoria is a decent substitute for those who find her figma version unaffordable with sculpt quality as tradeoff. Castoria’s 30 MS version does also come with her goofy angry expression which is one of her trademark behaviors. But I would say 30 MS version selling point would be the customization option available for her considering she will get plenty of accessories pairing with 30 MS previous release, so I could see some sort of mecha musume version of Castoria with exoskeletons to be not far off in the future. Personally, I really doubt Bandai possess any long term interest with FGO series but lets see if there will be more FGO related model kit when they still feel like it.

Fate/Grand Order Figma Prisma Illya

 
 4 years after Nendoroid Prisma Illya, Magical girl version of Illyasviel made it once again as Figma! If it has not for overall decline of FGO IP, we could have expected this one to be released even earlier. Scheduled for July 2026, Figma Prisma Illya will be sold for 9800 Yen Price tag.

In terms of accessories, Figma Prisma Illya pretty much has the exact copy with her Nendoroid counterpart. But the Figma version truly capture the ideal figure of Mahou Shoujo represented by Prisma Illya which does offer irresistible selling point. If Prisma Illya figma performance proven to be satisfactory enough, I think Chloe and Miyu will follow up as Figma as well considering the value as complete set. Kaleid Prisma Illya contribution in Fate-verse are significant enough with over decade of devotion of the series and the figma release for Miyu and Chloe would serve as suitable tribute.

Fate/Grand Order Nendoroid Caster Artoria Berserker 2nd Ascension

Summer Castoria is really given quite a favor lately. Shortly after her Plamatea version, the same second ascension for Berserker Castoria got her Nendoroid! Scheduled for March 2026, Nendoroid Caster Artoria Berserker will be sold for 7000 Yen.

Given the price gap between plamatea and Nendoroid are not too significant, collectors will be highly conflicted to obtain either if they have to pick one. This Nendoroid will serve as great substitute for Nendoroid Castoria for those who missed the Nendoroid back then considering it has been quite some time since the first batch came out with no rerun so far. With Castoria special treatment getting 2^nd nendoroid, I am quite sure that Summer Morgan will be likely getting the similar treatment in near future due to Morgan popularity in FGO. I also expect Castoria summer variant will be getting more products in the future since her 1^st/3^rd ascension could be still made use of.

Fate/Grand Order Plamatea Berserker Artoria Caster

FGO overall fortune probably not as good as it used to be that It accepts other medium for their action figure lineup apart from Figma. This time Berserker Artoria Castoria in her 2^nd ascension made it as Plamatea! Scheduled for June 2026 Plamatea Castoria will be sold for 8800 Yen.

The Plamatea lineup certainly offers cheaper alternative compared to figma, considering the same rendition of Berserker Artoria Caster would be easily around 12000 – 14000 Yen price range these days. The overall sculpt looks fine but the Joint issue would be rather glaring.

Fate/Grand Order Aniplex 1/7 Morgan Lady of Water

 
With how horrible my FGO 8th year ended up, I was highly considering to ragequit this sorry excuse of Gacha Game, if it is not for Morgan. Since her inception in FGO's 6th year, Morgan remain's one of the best waifu from FGO. Fast forward 4 years after her debut, Morgan's Caster 3rd Ascension makes it as the 1/7 Scale figure by Aniplex! Scheduled for August 2026 release, 1/7 Morgan Lady of the Water will be sold for 36000 Yen price tag.

Morgan Lady of Water is the final ascension 8th anniv banner servant, Tonelico who is her Caster class counterpart. She is essentially the summer servant waifu who is shoved into anniv banner which will be the same thing that happened to Summer Ereshkigal. Lady of Water basically serves as the closure version of Morgan's character after the sort of tragedies that befell on her role in Lostbelt 6, bearing slightly more peaceful and cheerful expression of the much beloved FGO waifu. 

The Aniplex version of the Scale Figure is pretty much the 1:1 rendition of Caster Morgan 3rd Ascension illustration. Given the elaborate amount of the prop that this figure had, naturally the price got to be expensive. Considering my current economic circumstances, I will be unlikely able to obtain this Scale figure but I will look forward to Caster Morgan Nendoroid rendition which is highly likely and wouldn't even mind to double dip for her Tonelico version. Interestingly Aniplex reserved an extra faceplate for their website preorder bonus, the longing face expression certainly amplify the wife factor of this Caster Morgan manyfold which you can see below.

Fate/Grand Order Figma Jalter 1st Ascension Review

Over past few months, I have pretty much given up on Fate/Grand Order due to strings of horrible gacha burns over this year. 8^th year might be the worst for me despite I had my share of gacha burns with FGO in the past, but perhaps I just no longer have the patience to put up with this FGO’s bullcrap. I might still do the daily login but I don’t even bother to do the weekly quest for measly 3 SQ by this time which might continue for a long time. Given how fed up with FGO’s nonsense, I think there will be no more yearly progress report for this game either which I had consistently done every year. I am simply disappointed with Kinoko Nasu for letting their franchise to stagnant into shriveled up cash cow without proper effort to revitalize the series.

Despite I utterly despise FGO by this time mainly due to Aniplex management, I will still cherish the memory I had with FGO despite its imperfection caused by corporate greed. Therefore, I still bother to reminisce with this series with Figma Jalter and her cape add on for her 1^st ascension version.

A rather short review this time but Jeanne Alter was quite special servant for me. She was my 3^rd oldest SSR servant who had served me well in melting Berserker or Ruler class enemies. I had her raised to Level 100 and would have love to get her reach NP5 if not for overpriced payment scheme of FGO. Actually, I had taken a thorough photoshoots for Figma Jalter back then on par with past FGO Figma reviews. But due to personal dissatisfaction I scrapped the review and do a redo with 1^st ascension look when I got the figma cape accessories.

As expected, 1^st Ascension Jalter is her best look after all since something just feel missing from her 2^nd and 3^rd Ascension look. The recent animation update for Jalter certainly makes her value even higher. Her Kit might be rather basic compared to recent Avenger class servant. But with proper support she can still carry her own weight just fine.

FGO is one of the closest thing to gambling for a Gacha game and I have utterly given up with the future of this game as long as handled by Aniplex. Even so I will still commit to review more of my FGO related collection which many are still sitting in the dust.