Shopping Guide
Have you ever stopped to think why the characters that are made into figures seem to all be girls? The answer is simple. Girl figures are overwhelmingly more popular, and male figures just don’t sell very well.
However, even against such a headwind, characters from several highly popular series seem unaffected. One such character is Hooin Kyoma, also known as Okabe Rintaro or just Okarin, from Steins;Gate. The series started as an adventure game on the Xbox and has received overwhelming support from fans. In 2011, the series was adapted into a TV anime, and this year, a movie will be released.
For this reason, both the series and its characters are picking up even more attention. Given the trend, you may be wondering why Okarin was chosen to become a figure. This is due to the figure maker not only being a big fan of Steins;Gate, but also a big fan of Okarin. As such, the figure is overflowing with his passion.
Having a seemingly endless amount of zeal, the figure maker has expressed his wish to make a figure of Daru next. However, such a decision is ultimately left up to the company. Though, whether or not fans will be able to get their hands on a Daru figure is a discussion for another time; right now, the Okarin figure is what’s in demand.
Steins;Gate fans as well as fans of male figures, make your voices heard! Pick up this figure and let companies know that male figures are still popular. Who knows, with enough support, a Daru figure may be in the works next. Oh, and when you promote the Okarin figure, don’t forget to sign off with his signature line: El Psy Congroo!
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