When NCS first played the original Onee Chanbara game (Simple 2000 Series Vol. 61) in 2004, we were astounded. Other than Lara Croft, women warriors were rare in the testosterone-fueled arenas of action games. But there she was, decked out in an outfit that barely covered her attributes. In addition to being nearly naked, Aya swung a sword into zombie flesh with the abandon of a banshee. Every stroke lopped off limbs and sent splashes of blood into the air. The zombies were simply no match for a wild woman with bad taste in clothes. Indulge us because it bears repeating - we were astounded.Japanese manufacturer Yamato celebrates the Onee Chanbara game with a 29cm (11.41") tall fixed-pose figure which is mounted on a circular disc. Shunji Hagii of Studio Saru Bunshitsu Kasetsujyo provides the sculpt where Aya leans back slightly and lifts a hand to the brim of her hat as if bidding a zombie goodbye. The feather boa that normally slings around Aya's shoulders is gone but we'd recognize that cowboy hat and tacky flower-decorated ensemble anywhere. Pricing is set at JPY6800 or US$65 + shipping from NCS.
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