From 2014 to 2016, I had the opportunity to be involved in creating various prototypes and models for "Shin Godzilla" at Takayuki Takeya’s workshop. "Shin Godzilla" holds a special place in my heart and has a deep significance for me personally.
I am honored to be able to create the Shin Godzilla prototype for the Shin Japan Heroes Universe project, and to be involved in commercial sculpting again.
Sculpting Shin Godzilla in a pose with its chin pulled in and head tilted back, as well as managing the balance of the thick coiled tail was extremely challenging.
I would like to thank everyone involved for the opportunity to be a part of this project, as well as express my gratitude to the staff for their help and cooperation.
Characteristic Large and Wide Mouth with Uneven Fangs
Precise Reproduction of the Skin Surface and Red Inner Tissue
Gleaming Dorsal Plates Created by Multi-Layered Paintwork.
Detailed Toe Claws
A Realistic, Misshapen Tail Tip
Born in Tokyo, Japan.
A fan of drawing and clay modeling since his childhood, he began making plastic models under the influence of his older brother, eventually entering a career in sculpting.
Notable Works:
- Kofu Alien (hobby Japan H.M.S Fantasy Model World UMA)
- flatwoodsmonster (GENJU SHINWA TEN Phantom Beast Myth Exhibition X, 2023)
We did our best to make this sculpture as good as the other three when lined up together!
A Solid Appearance That Can Only Be Achieved in a Large Size, Highlighted by Paintwork Carefully Applied to the Tips of the Spear
Just Enough Gloss to Let the Material Stand Out
Creating Depth in Single Colors Using Multi-Layered Shadows and Hues
A Smooth Texture that Can be Achieved Only in a Fixed Pose
A studio based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, that aims to create "fun" through design, planning and direction, with a focus on figure prototype production.
Notable Works:
- POP UP PARADE Meruem
- POP UP PARADE Netero
- POP UP PARADE Killua Zaoldyeck
- POP UP PARADE Leorio
- POP UP PARADE Neferpitou
- POP UP PARADE David
- POP UP PARADE Rebecca
- POP UP PARADE Lucy
The size of this project was a challenge for me because I usually sculpt life-size or larger objects.
An Ultraman Likeness from a Fresh Angle
Replicating the Eyes Using Separate Parts and Underside Coating
Silver Paintwork with a Controlled Shine
Smooth Body Texture Reproduced via Paintwork
Creating a Realistic Creature Using Shadow Control
Born in Gunma Prefecture.
Known for his work on tokusatsu sculpting, an extension of his clay modeling hobby from childhood.
Notable Works:
- Ultraman: Zero, Saga, Ginga, etc.
- Godzilla: Biollante, GMK, etc.
- Gamera: Legion, Iris, etc.
Shin Kamen Rider's pose this time was simple, so I paid more attention to the sculpting of the silhouette, as well as the texture of the suit.
Helmet Details Rivaling the Precision of Replicas
Detailed Sculpting of the Suit
Realistic Texture Reminiscent of the Actual Suit
A Faithful Reproduction of the Kamen Rider Symbol
Ends Painted with Reference to Actual Props
As a student, he was insipred by the works of Takayuki Takeya and Yasushi Nichisawa, and decided to pursue a career in sculpting.
Notable Works:
- Batman Ninja: TAKASHI OKAZAKI Ver. (Good Smile Company)
- Sengoku Joker: TAKASHI OKAZAKI Ver. (Good Smile Company)
- Ajin: TAKAYUKI TAKEYA Ver. (Good Smile Company)
- Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Model Blazing Black Dragon Alatreon (Capcom)
Japan's leading tokusatsu and anime characters, all together. I never thought I'd be able to work on them all at once!
I'm a huge fan of all four characters, so I took extra care to paint them with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Born in Hokkaido, Japan.
A member of the Good Smile Company production team.
Encountered Hobby Japan during first grade in elementary school, leading them to be deeply inspired to carve out a career in the hobby field.
Notable Works:
- "Bocchi the Rock!" Scale Figures Hitori Gotoh, Ryo Yamada, Nijika Ijichi (Good Smile Company)
- Rikka Takarada Wall Figure (Good Smile Company)
*Height indicated includes base.
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Product Name
- Shin Japan Heroes Universe Statue Set of Four
- Series
- Shin Japan Hero Universe
- Specifications
- Godzilla: Painted soft vinyl & polystone complete product / Evangelion Unit-01, Ultraman, Masked Rider: Painted polystone, polyurethane & plastic complete product / Total height: Godzilla - Approx. 560mm, Evangelion Unit-01 - Approx. 510mm, Ultraman - Approx. 400mm, Masked Rider - Approx. 300mm / Dedicated base size: width - Approx. 680mm, depth - Approx. 680mm (Some parts of the figure body and weapons may extend past the base area.)
- Sculptor
- Genzo Ihara, KLAMP STUDIO, Fuyuki Shinada, Takayuki Higashi
- Paintwork
- Seshiru
- Director
- Akihito Takano
- Manufacturer/Distributed by
- Good Smile Company