Martian Successor Nadesico may be a dormant IP these days, but that doesn’t mean its best waifu can’t still get new merchandise. Ruri Hoshino is getting a new 1/7 scale PVC figure from Good Smile Company, and she looks stunning in her iconic young battleship captain getup from Prince of Darkness , one of the peak designs of the 90s. The figure is scheduled for release in October 2026 and will be priced at 18,000 yen.
Ruri stands out as one of the best teen heroine designs in mecha anime of her era, a testament to the skill of her character designer. Her transition from Nadesico to Prince of Darkness captures her growth beautifully. Ruri becomes the epitome of the “young maiden falling in love” archetype, as she gradually develops feelings for Akito, the main character of Nadesico, a relationship that is emotionally complicated and borderline forbidden. Interestingly, the voice actors for Akito and Ruri are married in real life as well.
Don’t let her youthful appearance fool you however. Even as a teenager, Ruri is a full-fledged battleship captain, commanding the Nadesico-B and capable of defeating entire fleets with her hacking skills. She always makes a strong impression in the Super Robot Wars series whenever Prince of Darkness is featured.
Since I already own a Ruri Hoshino figure from Sega’s prize line, this new release is outside my target, though I might consider it if I had extra money. What I would really love to see, however, is a new remake figure of Ruri in her wedding dress version. That design is still one of the best illustrations for an already top-tier 90s mecha waifu, and it would be a perfect addition to any collection.
To end this post I will just show her wedding dress illustration by her designer for evaluation
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