Dialone DA-65 Battle Convoy V-Max

 Another kickass entry for Diaclone series and this one is even bigger than Big Powered and even better gimmick. Back thenTakara Tomy made a Diaclone called Battle Convoy which later more become well known as Optimus Prime and this time the Modern Diaclone Redesign is on the whole another level. Diaclone Battle Convoy V-Max will be scheduled for February 2020 release with 32000 Yen Price Tag.

 G1 Optimus Prime is well known for its iconic Trailer Truck design and the new Diaclone version made the trailer container into awesome Operation Base. There are plenty of configurations to go for the trailer Container base which even capable to contain other Diaclone vehicles making it an essential playset if you are a collector for Diaclone series. If it was not due to the ongoing pandemic, this Diaclone probably gain the hype it deserve.

Fate/Grand Order Figma 381 Lancer Scathach Review

The Warrior Queen has comes forth from the Land of Shadows!

Fate/Grand Order Nendoroid 1440 Alter Ego Okita Souji Alter

 Few months after the Gudaguda Teitou event ended, GSC announced the Nendoroid for the star of the event, Okita Souji Alter or Okitan up for preorder! The Nendoroid Okitan will be released in her 1st ascension form on April 2021 for 5500 Yen which is just when the Teitou rerun event around the corner. For some reason the Nendoroid doesn't include Okitan Sleepy faceplate which is one of the more iconic expression of Okita's dorky alternate version. In FGO, Okita Alter is the Counter Force version of Okita who was sent to deal with abnomalies that occur from mysterious Holy Grail Wars in paralel world version of Tokyo where Nobunaga clan was reigning supreme. Okitan proves to be another instant popular servants during her debut due to the combination of her character and her solid kit that enables her to be strong Cavalier class farmer. In the Fandom, Okitan often depicted as younger sister of Saber Okita whom the latter is constantly jealous at for her lack of crippling illness and another competition for Ritsuka's affection,

I am quite content with my Desktop Army version of Okitan so i will wait for the eventual Figma version instead which i think Max Factory should put more effort so that the figure able to stand properly.

Valthirian Arc : Hero School Story

 A Promising RPG series made by Indonesian Developer

Journey POP UP Parade The Traveler

 From one of the best selling PS3 game, Journey; Good Smile Company made a POP UP Parade figure for the enigmatic main character, The Traveler! Priced at 3800 Yen like other figures in the lineup, POP Up Parade Traveler will be scheduled for January 2021 release date. Journey was one of a kind experience game that left a lasting impression to me. The game dev of Journey, Thatgamecompany are renowned for their abstract gameplay that offer immersive experience. While Flower is my personal favorite, Journey is definitely the game that made the devs left a lasting legacy on Video Game Industry. There is a certain kind of charm of having the player traveled on Desolate landscapes on the journey of death and rebirth and this game manage to make it a meaningful one. Merchandise aside, Journey is easily a must play game if you enjoy artistic value in video game.

Bandai 1/12 Imperial Fist and Salamanders Primaris Marine

 Seems like the sales for 1/12 Ultramarine Primaris Marine action figure was good enough that Bandai decided to continue the lineup, with another two additional Founding Space Marine chapters this time! For the second batch of Bandai's Space Marine action figures, Imperial Fist and Salamanders make it to the cut. The Preorder will be available in two weeks and each of these two Space Marines action figure comes with distinct pattern of Bolter for variety purposes.

 Unlike Ultramarines Chapters Space Marines who are renowned for their versatility, Imperial Fist and Salamanders had their own specialities. Imperial Fist Chapter specialize in Defensive Siege fight and they had bad blood with Traitor Space Marines chapter called Iron Warriors due to complicated relationship of their respective primarch. Whereas Salamanders Space Marines are well known for their craftsmanship and preference for Flamer and Melta weapons, making them perfect opponents against Orks and Tyranids. Personally i would love to get the Salamanders Space Marine if they are available for Preorder at my local toy distributor. Because they are one of the few Space Marine Chapters that retain their humanity and will give it their all to save any Imperium citizen in the zone of conflict.

While i expect Blood Angels or Space Wolves are the ones to be made for the second batch, either of them will still likely make an appearance if the lineup continue for 3rd wave.

Reincarnated as a Sword

 Another gem that has potential from the oversaturated Isekai Genre and i think the author for this series must be a fan of Rance series or something. While Isekai series tend to have reincarnated beta males as protagonist who gathered harems with their new acquired overpowered abilities, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita had the main character reincarnated as a sentient sword whose fate intertwined with a beast girl named Fran. After saving the beastgirl from a fate of slavery, the main character sets on an epic adventure with the girl. I started Ken Tensei from the manga and so far the worldbuilding quality is cut above the average isekai series. I think the author probably got some of his inspiration from Rance series, a high fantasy series well known for its writing quality and Ken Tensei main character is essentially less perverted version of Demonic Sword Chaos.

 Since the serialization is still far from finished i can't really put a final verdict for Ken Tensei but certainly it still has plenty of room for growth. I am quite sure at some point this series even could get its own Anime adaptation as long as it maintain its consistency.

Boku no Hero Academia Grandista All Might Review

Because I am here again!

Ayashi no Ceres

 Another great Shojo classic by Fushigi Yuugi mangaka which i should have been reading for a long time ago. Watase Yuu Sensei had a great talent at incorporating mythologies at her works and for Ayashi no Ceres she take good spin on the celestial robe tale. Ayashi no Ceres storyline has the formula of your standard Shojo series where some bishies are fighting over the main heroine.

 Since Ayashi no Ceres was intended for mainstream audience at the time, the main heroine character is probably designed to be insufferable just like Miaka from Fushigi Yuugi. However Watase Yuu managed to perfectly capture the image of a Divine Beauty in this series through Ceres, a resurrected Celestial Maiden who is hellbent to destroy her descendants due to some betrayal by her consort and reclaim her lost Hagoromo in order to return to the Heaven.

 To me the main strength of Ayashi no Ceres comes from Ceres, a seemingly tragic heroine who tread on the path of vengeance due to complicated relation with her former lover and the last two volume concludes her story quite well. Overall Ayashi no Ceres is another good read if you enjoy Fushigi Yuugi.

Swordbreaker the Game

 High Fantasy and Adventure game is always a winning combination for me and there is this recent western game that fits the bill. Swordbreaker is a short interactive novel made by Russian Developer DuCats game and it is another good game for a modest price. Illustrated with Gorgeous Comic Book style visuals, the game narrates the story of a swashbuckling adventurer called Swordbreaker in a quest for treasure hunt in a mysterious abandoned castle.

 Swordbreaker will need to rely on his skills and wits to overcome the Monstrous creatures and Traps that gets in his way with the treasure. To put it in a DnD term, Swordbreaker offers a mini campaign story of a mid level Fighter/Rogue Hybrid exploring a Castle Dungeon that resemble something from Ravenloft setting. There are plenty of ways that Swordbreaker to die horribly but if he overcomes all the perils of the castle, there are three possible ending routes to go for. The three branching routes are Heroic, Coward and Killer which are chosen depending on the choices made by the Swordbreaker, though it boils down on how the Swordbreaker deals on the obstacles in the castle.

 I feel that there are potential for Swordbreaker series as the game manage to establish itself with its well crafted protagonist. With the Main Protagonist served as the solid foundation, the Developer could craft another campaign for him to set on an epic adventure. For now i will be patiently waiting for the Swordbreaker Origin getting a Switch port.

Here are the Ending CGs for each route if you don't have time to play the game

Kanojo Okarishimasu

 I am not really into Romcom genre manga as the reading experience can be rage inducing at times, but recently I marathoned this series called Kanojo Okarishimasu for several reasons. Kanojo Okarishimasu attracted my interest as the series received some major backing by big shots in Anime industry early this year. The support Kanojo Okarishimasu received is quite significant as Main Heroines in the anime adaptation is voiced by Top Tier Female Seiyuus who also had major role in FGO and then PVC Figurines for the main heroine also starting popping out. So i thought the series must be quite something that the major players in Anime Industry put a stake on the series and thus gave a quick read through the manga.

Arknights Nendoroid 1422 Chen

 Arknights series has started picking up paces with the Nendoroid series and now the Prodigy Lungmen Superintendent, Lady Chen makes it as the 4th Arknight series Nendoroid. Nendoroid Chen is scheduled for April 2021 release with 5300 Yen Price tag. She comes with her signature twin blades and Bear Plushie as her additional accessory.

 Chen is easily one of the more popular Operator in Arknights as she came with Gorgeous and Cool design complemented by Excellent Kit. She plays a major role in the Main Storyline as she clashes often with Reunion faction due to her duty to lead Lungmen Police force in the frontline. But personally i am not really fond with her character development become more edgy as of Chapter 5 and apparently she pulled off rather stupid stunt in Chapter 7. We still have Silverash and Eyjafjalla standing by for the next Nendoroid release, but i expect we will see more of other 6* Operators to make appearance eventually. If Arknights series managed to maintain its popularity, i think there is a good chance for Chen in her China Dress to show up in Nendoroid as well.

The Way: Remastered

 An 8-Bit style adventure game that i played a while ago on Switch and it was quite interesting experience. I haven't played many story driven adventure game and The Way Remastered offers an eye opening ride. The story of this game is about the journey of a man trying to bring his deceased wife back to life by finding a legendary Alien artifact that apparently possess such miracle. This journey will take a lifetime worth of effort and the man will face many perils in his quest. By the end of his journey he will be presented with two choices that brings conclusion of his quest.

 In terms of gameplay , The Way Remastered is mostly about platforming puzzle which provide decent challenge which can be breezed through easily with patience. Some of the more annoying puzzle for me is the stage which you need to take down some Mercenary Robot and the burning Trap Floor in one of the last three temple.

 Personally i am not too fond of with the story since the protagonist sacrificed too much in order to save his wife. The guy literally spent decades in an Alien Planet in his almost futile pursuit and  in the end when he chose the option to save his wife, the result doesn't even worth it. Personally the moment when the protagonist lost his loyal animal companion named Tincan, just showed that his journey to save his dead wife simply doesn't worth it. Neverthless The Way Remastered is still a definite steal for 1 USD since it is on discount quite often on eshop.

Ghost in the Shell SAC 2045 Desktop Army Motoko Kusanagi & Tachikoma

 I might not be interested with the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Ghost in the Shell series, but Megahouse managed to make yet another cool item for the Franchise! Being part of Megahouse August Lineup, Motoko and Tachikoma is going to have another rendition in Desktop Army version and this one's gimmick looks very promising! Desktop Army Motoko is scheduled for January 2021 release with around 6000 Yen Price tag. What makes this particular version of Tachikoma stands out is its capability to transform into Bipedal mecha which look similar to Mechatrowego. If choice presented between Robot Damashii and Desktop Army, the latter would be the definitive pick for me. If this product proves to sell well, i think we will see more Desktop Army in this fashion. Exiled from Paradise would be a good choice for Megahouse experimentation though the series is rather irrelevant at the present.

PS Vita Konosuba Yunyun Ending

 As of late i have noticed my Konosuba Vita game post have garnered significant amount of visit and with my recent completion of my Figma set for the series, For once I am motivated to settle my business from two years ago and complete the article for all 6 Konosuba Heroine routes. For the last three remaining Konosuba Heroines route, i am starting with Yunyun first because her route is relatively straightforward as it explored Yunyun's rivalry with Megumin.