For those who love anime, it can be hard to resist the pull of buying figurines of theirmost-loved charactersfrom their all-time favoriteanimeshows. Most people think ofhuge-scale figureswhen they think of collectors, with some being at least 1 foot tall. Understandably, these figurines aren’t budget friendly and can cost quite a bit overall.
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Luckily for those on a tighter budget when it comes to collecting anime figurines, there’s a certain type calledPrize Figures. These are usually figurines that are found in Japanese arcades in claw machines, etc. While they arecheaper, they are still of great quality while retaining a smaller size, usually within 25cm tall.
9Sakura Miku 2021
One of the most popular characters when it comes to prize figures isHatsune Miku. She’s instantly recognizable to many people, and it’s pretty easy to put her in a range of outfits that cater to a wide audience. It’s not surprising that the adorableSakura Mikufigurine line is incredibly popular among fans, with a new one being produced every single year.
This one is the 2021 version, with a gorgeous pastel pink shade in her hair, accessorized with the staple cherry hair pieces that are found on Sakura Miku iconography. While these figurines differ from her usually bright blue pigtails, it’s a great way to appeal to a wider customer base, especially with how popular the color pink is for those who dabble in kawaii culture.
8Bunny Girl Senpai: Mai Sakurajima Casual Version
The fun thing about figurines of fan-favorite characters is the fact that they can sport a range of outfits. This can be their regular outfit that is seen in the anime adaptation or a completely new look. Mai is usually seen in a flowy dress or her school uniform, but for this figurine, she’s dressed up in a beautiful sky-blue turtleneck dress with a matching beret.
Fans are eager to collect multiple figurines of their favorite characters, especially when they’re created with different poses and styles. Mai Sakurajima, Hatsune Miku, and Rem tend to be the characters that are repeatedly freshened up during the year, with multiple preorders becoming available for them throughout the months.
7Danganronpa: Junko Enoshima Pop Up Parade
While this Junko Enoshima figurine is a little more expensive than the previous two, the quality is more than worth it. For a prize figurine made by Pop Up Parade, the post, paint, and detailing makes this a staple piece for any fan of theDanganronpaseries.
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Junko is seen in her iconic outfit withMonokumastanding in front of her, giving fans a great 2-in-1 deal. Pop Up Parade creates a large range of prize figurines, including the production of the whole set of the sisters fromQuintessential Quintuplets– another great option for collectors of prize figures.
6Rent-A-Girlfriend: Chizuru Mizuhara Bunny Girl
Chizuru Mizuhara is another popular choice for companies when creating affordable prize figures, and Taito made no exception with this adorable bunny Chizuru. She’s sporting a cute dress with ribbon detailing, mary-jane shoes, and bunny ears – wildly different than her usual style that’s seen in the anime.
Prize figures sometimes have a lot of small details that make them easy competitors to the moreexpensive scale figurines. While the paint job may not be as good, and the face molds may not be as detailed, the little features that can be found are delightful. For instance, the dress is tied with a large bow at the back of this figurine, finished off with a fluffy tail.
5Demon Slayer: Zenitsu Agatsuma Noodle Stopper
Demon Slayeris one of the most popular anime shows as of late, but that doesn’t mean that all figurines of the fan-favorite characters are expensive. There are a ton of affordable, budget-friendly Demon Slayer figurines, with some characters even having multiple prize figures available to purchase or preorder.
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There are the usual standing figurines, but there are also the increasingly popular noodle stoppers. These are figurines that are meant to close the lid on a tub of noodles, but many collectors like to perch them on the edge of their shelves as if they’re simply sitting.
4Love Is War: Kaguya
Love Is Waris a hilarious take on the typical show found within the romance genre, with Kaguya and Shirogane competing tirelessly to get one another to confess their love. The whole cast is extremely loveable, so it’s no surprise that there are already multiple figurines available right this minute.
This figurine of Kaguya sees her wearing her school uniform, posing shyly, showing her true personality that she desperately tries to hide. This is a great option for fans ofLove Is War, but there are some fantastic figurines of Kaguya in a variety of different outfits, and so is fan-favorite Chika.
3Spy X Family: Yor Forger
Spy X Familyis an incredibly popular anime and manga series, and while Anya Forger is arguably the most loved character from the show, this figurine of Yor is perfect for those who love the motherly assassin.
While you can purchase Yor in her more casual outfit, with her iconic red jumper and boots, this figurine features the amazing black dress that she wears in her secret life. She’s seen with her golden weapons and herwell-known hairstylethat took the internet by storm, with many fans trying to recreate the look.
2Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji Itadori Figurizm
Jujutsu Kaisenis up there with the most popular Shounen shows, with it taking the world by storm before and after its release. Fans instantly fell in love with the characters, including Yuji and Megumi, alongside the amazing storyline that captured the hearts of those who love the Shounen genre.
WithJujutsu Kaisenbeing so famous, it’s no surprise that there are a ton of figurines available, ranging from affordable prize figures to pricier scale figures. This figurine of Yuji is fantastic for a prize figure, with the additional blue detailing combined with the pose, making this even more dynamic.
1Madoka Magica: Madoka and Kyubey
Madoka Magicais an essential watch for those who love the magical girl genre. What makes this anime special is the fact that it isn’t the usual stereotypical magical storyline, with the show getting pretty dark. This adorable figurine of Madoka in her magical girl outfit, holding the even more adorable Kyubey is a great choice for those wanting to collect figurines of their favorite characters.
The creators truly captured the essence of Madoka’s personality in the face mold and did a brilliant job of staying true to the wonderfully unique art style ofMadoka Magica.
