Kit Review
Straight build
The Hasei-tsui fits over the hand via a movable grip and can be secured firmly using the forearm sub-arm.
Straight build
The Hasei-tsui fits over the hand via a movable grip and can be secured firmly using the forearm sub-arm.
This kit is the Frame Arms Girl series release of the Kagutsuchi Otsu Fencer configuration. Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi Koserves as the base with new sculpts added to the mix. It's a kit based on the Frame Arms Kagutsuchi Otsu Fencer configuration released as a Kotobukiya Shop exclusive, while the general retail release is the Frame Arms Kagutsuchi Otsu Sniper configuration.
The curvy body proportions are the same as the Kagutsuchi Ko, but the head and torso sculpts have been changed. Compared to the Kagutsuchi Ko's overly large chest, it's been updated to a more compact size. The new chest parts come in four sculpt options across two sizes, and the smaller chest no longer gets in the way of articulation. The torso costume has also been changed to a midriff-baring style.
The Kagutsuchi Otsu configuration features larger, puffier shoulder and knee armor. The oversized thigh armor does cut into the hip joint's range of motion a bit. The Prototype Type-3 Hasei-tsui added for the Fencer configuration is a weapon reused straight from the existing Frame Arms kit — it's big and hefty, but since it can be secured to both the forearm and the rear sub-arm, stability isn't actually much of an issue. The bigger concern is that the lower body and hip joints feel a little shaky under the weight of such a large weapon, so you'll need to pay attention to the center of gravity and leg placement when posing. That said, the overall articulation and joint strength of the main body are decent enough, so as long as you're not going for extreme poses, there shouldn't be any major problems.
So following the Kagutsuchi Ko, the Kagutsuchi Otsu has now gotten the girl-pla treatment as well. The larger frame does make it feel slightly less stable than the Kagutsuchi Ko, but the imposing armor and weaponry give it a really unique look. If the style appeals to you, this is definitely a kit worth recommending. :-)
Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi Otsu Fencer | 2026.4 | ¥9,000
AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.