Premium Bandai Releases Gold Cloth Pendant

saint seiya necklaceIf you’re a fan of Saint Seiya (聖闘士星矢), this little treasure might be a great addition to your collection. Thanks to Premium Bandai, you can take home this pendant based on the Aries Gold Cloth.

First released on October 23, the Aries Gold Cloth pendant is the first product in a series of 12. The pendant is made from sterling silver with a plating made from 18 karat gold. It is sized at 14.5 mm by 11.5 mm and is highly detailed from all four sides including an adornment of a golden ram – the symbol of Aries. Keep Reading

Sailor Moon In The News, Vol. 2: Magical Chopsticks, All Star Tribute Album And Tribute Art

sailor moon momoiroSailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン) fever is still burning hot and Asgard Anime brings you the latest Sailor Moon news for all you die hard Moonies out there with Sailor Moon In the News, now on our second volume!

What made Sailor Moon memorable was not just the characters and the story alone – the soundtrack itself is a massive part of the fandom with Moonlight Densetsu (ムーンライト伝説) leading the nostalgia-inducing soundtrack. Now, imagine 10 of the best well known Sailor Moon songs revamped with the greatest artists in Japan. Keep Reading

Danganronpa Goodies For Girly Girls: Stockings, Nail Films And Insoles

danganronpa 1If you have hordes of anime fans for friends and they’ve been posting photos or videos about a black-and-white bear that bears a similar resemblance to Batman’s nemesis, Two Face, congratulations! You just met Monokuma (モノクマ) from Danganronpa: The Animation (ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 THE ANIMATION). While Monokuma is the show’s antagonist, this remote-controlled bear is the face of Danganronpa the same way the Collosal Titan is of Shingeki no Kyojin. Japanese online store 2PMWORKS has unleashed a wave of goodies for Danganronpa fans adorned with Monokuma prints! Keep Reading

Kotobukiya In The News: Bishoujo Super Hero Edition

kotobukiya wonder womanThe figures that Japanese collectible toy company, Kotobukiya (株式会社 壽屋 コトブキヤ), have teased awhile back have finally come out and are ready to be yours! Asgard Anime gives you the lowdown on the newest members of the Bishoujo line.

If you’re an avid fan of DC Comics, here’s something for you. Amazon princess, Diana Prince, has been graced with her very own Bishoujo figure. Wonder Woman, as she is more commonly identified as, stands at a 1/7 scale and is never seen without her Lasso of Truth, Bracelets of Submission and dagger. Keep Reading

Shingeki No Kyojin In The News, Vol. 7: Stuff That Make You Go Aww

shingeki 1It’s already Asgard’s seventh healthy serving of Shingeki no Kyojin In the News and in this week’s edition, we show you the cutest Shingeki no Kyojin (進撃の巨人) characters immortalized in their chibi form with these awesome collectibles!

The latest addition to the Shingeki no Kyojin series of Good Smile Company Nendoroids is Lance Corporal Levi (リヴァイ). His unpainted prototype was first unveiled during the Animate Girls’ Festival 2013 (アニメイトガールズフェスティバル2013). Levi’s adorable chibi version stood beside the Eren Jaeger (エレン・イェーガー) Nendoroid which is currently available for pre-orders. Keep Reading

Wave Adds Super Sonico To Beach Queen Series

super sonicoIf you like Super Sonico (すーぱーそに子) and dreamed of Japanese hobby company Wave (株式会社ウェーブ) giving her a Beach Queen figure, it looks like your wish has come true! An unpainted figure of Super Sonico has been unveiled by t_santa on his Twitter in a teeny weeny bikini.

Just who is Super Sonico, you ask? Super Sonico is the official mascot of Japanese computer software company, Nitroplus (株式会社ニトロプラス). The pink-haired, red-eyed girl known for her busy appearance and signature headphones first made her appearance in October 14, 2006 during the Nitro Super Sonico, an annual live music event. Keep Reading

Shingeki Casts Gets Super Deformed, Mushroom Style

shingeki mushroomWhile it’s rare to see the Survey Corps (調査兵団) and the rest of the Shingeki no Kyojin (進撃の巨人) characters in chibi form, here’s another chance at seeing them overflowing with cuteness. Japanese Character goods company, Cafereo, has offered Shingeki no Kyojin rubber key chains for sale and the Survey Corps are in mushroom gear.

The Survey Corps key chains are composed of protagonists Eren Jaeger (エレン・イェーガー), Mikasa Ackerman (ミカサ・アッカーマン) and Armin Arlert (アルミン・アルレルト). Keep Reading