D-Arts Persona 4 Izangai Figure

Here we are! Bringing it back to figures, and specifically video game figures.  Now, Persona 4 has long been a favorite game for me.  With the anime coming out, it is finally gain in popularity. This means many people get some of the dream figures they always wanted. Lechau (the one who would be my partner in crime if we chose to drop normal lives and rob banks instead) was the one who introduced me to this series of games. I can't thank Lechau enough.  In one of our discussions about the characters (and game, plot, etc, etc, etc...)  I clearly remember saying how Izanagi would make an amazing figure, and how I would pay crazy amounts of money for an awesome Kanji figure. 

Well cap my social links, because both are too happen, and especially with the first.  Izangai is kinda like Aegis, in the way that we are seeing a flood of figures of him.  So here is the only Izanagi I need:  D-arts Persona 4 Izanagi Figure:

Fresh out of the box and he is wonderful.  Imposing and classy.  I still have a soft spot for bad asses with good hearts.  Izanagi is all hero despite his "Gang Leader" look about him.  Also this is the box he comes in.  It's easy to spot and follows the game scheme to a T.  The TV window, box art, and the side open panels are nice touches.  This box is a nice size, and isn't larger than it needs to be, making it easy to store.

Izanagi is fully posable, and comes with three sets of hands (holding weapon hands, relaxed, and outstreched).  The are easy to change out, and just pop on and off.  They aren't as tight as chogokin Aegis parts but they work well.  I will say the joints are easy to manipulate, but sometimes the dip or don't stay.  So posing Izanagi with his weapon can be tricky.

Here are some side and back shots.  The last shot looks like he is getting hit, and it also shows off his joints in the legs, arms, straps, and the stand.  If you are interested in collecting posing figures, D-arts Izanagi is the way to go.

Izanagi also comes with effect parts.  The first adds onto the sword for the swing attack, but it is heavy and can really pull down the arms when it is on the sword.  If you balance it right it can be higher, so it's not that bad.  The other is the blue fire (from when Izanagi was first summoned) in a curved shape that sits on the base.  Both look wonderful in the light. With enough shine and transparency to be realistic.  I also really love how they are molded so no pegs are needed on the sword or the base.  Plus you can interchange them onto other figures and bases.

Speaking of bases, basically Izanagi has the same base (size and shape) as the chogokin Aegis.  This was a nice surprise.  They look really good next to each other, and they are from different makers! Just to show how large these bases are in comparison to their size, I put Plex Zoro next to them.  Basically his hexagon is the same size, even though he towers over them. Zoro looks good with his base on fire, too.

Some battle shots just for fun.  Pretend this is that new Persona Vista Game coming out, I guess.  I'm so happy I can display these two together. So my final thoughts?

Despite some posing issues (minor though) This is really a wonderfully sculpted, painted, and displayable figure.  Izanagi is really easy to buy, and available at most figure shipping stores (amiami, hobbylinkjapan, etc.) as well as online shops and conventions.  Be warned though, some places are really jacking up his price, so hunt around before you place your order!