Kai is apparently “a master of the ancient Hariken style of swordsmanship and forgotten magic. Kai's name is a reference to Kai Hansen from the German metal band Helloween.”

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Kai Harn is a wizard-warrior, the second Sorcerer General in the manga/show Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy - a sorcery, dark fantasy story that features a lot of Heavy Metal. A sample cover from one of the manga gives you an idea of the story/tone/look. Kai is apparently “a master of the ancient Hariken style of swordsmanship and forgotten magic. Kai's name is a reference to Kai Hansen from the German metal band Helloween.”

The figure comes in standard plastic packaging with a four-color box. Comes with sword and base, a small instruction booklet, and protective plastic sheets between cast-off pieces. No poseability.

I must admit that I’ve never seen the character this figure is based on, so I couldn’t really say how accurate the statue represents the character but I personally really like the overall clean look of the sculpt. Not a lot of little distractions and minor sprockets-just the broad simplicity of the character’s curves and the sword. The character emphasizes the breasts and the large “child-bearing hips” look, so Kai is definitely on the more adult side.

The most evident feature is the cast-off blue breast plate. This comes off via removal of Kai’s head (a standard feature on many of these statues). The breast plate is additionally fastened by several tiny, red clasps. These break very easily! (and I did so while trying carefully to undo the breast plate).

Frankly, once these come off-I’m not sure they will be re-attatch. Fortunately, you don’t need the red clasp/things to keep the breast plate on should you wish to. They add to the overall look but the breast plate fits over Kai’s neck.
The sculpt under the breast plate is nice. Good definition on the abdomen, and the breasts have a nice, natural shape that some of the statues in this genre don’t often have. And of course, the nipples are piercingly evident and are present on the breast plate, when Kai wears it.

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Also cast-off is the belt/thong that Kai wears. This also comes apart using those delicate clasps-one on the rear and another articulation between the piece which reaches under the buttocks to the front. These seem slightly more durable and I was able to reattach them. Removal of the belt/thong reveals the lack of any anatomical correctness. A likeable and well proportioned abdomen and hips.

The feet articulate well with the base and seem to be pretty stable which is a good sign of a well-constructed statue. There’s good detail on all of the extremeties: boots and arms, not that these are much to really speak of in terms of the overall look.

On a minor note the sword seems to attach easily to Kai’s hand and goes well with the rest of the figure.

Overall, one of my favorite figures from Orchid Seed especially when they choose statues with more adult women type looks. The moe style may appeal to some, but I definitely prefer the ones that have a more mature feel.

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