Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Detail shots (1/4)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Body without the bag

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - You can mix and match 4 different facial expressions, and 4 blank faces for painting are als

You can mix and match 4 different facial expressions, and 4 blank faces for painting are also included.

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - There are 3 hair styles — ponytail, twin tails, and loose/down — and the sculpt depth on all

There are 3 hair styles: ponytail, twin tails, and loose/down.
The sculpt depth is really impressive, as expected.

The twin tails style lets you choose between 2 different tail shapes.

A 6mm ball joint for compatibility with Megami Device heads is also included.

Fixed lower body for seated poses

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Three skirt parts are included — one dedicated to the seated lower body, and two for the art

Three skirt parts are included — one dedicated to the seated lower body, and two for the articulated lower body.

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - The strap on the detachable bag is made from a material that feels similar to faux leather,

The strap on the detachable bag is made from a material that feels similar to faux leather, adding a nice touch of realism.

A total of 7 hand parts are included.

Smartphone accessory

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - A stand is also included, along with 2 joint parts — one for use with the bag and one withou

A stand is also included, along with
2 joint parts for use with or without the bag.

Leftover parts

Limb articulation

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Various poses with the ponytail hair (1/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Various poses with the ponytail hair (2/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Various poses with the ponytail hair (3/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Various poses with the ponytail hair (4/6)

Various poses with the ponytail hair

Poses with the loose/down hair

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Poses with the twin tails hair (1/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Poses with the twin tails hair (2/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Poses with the twin tails hair (3/6)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki - Poses with the twin tails hair (4/6)

Poses with the twin tails hair

Paired with the separately sold café table accessory set.

Together with the previous releases, Yuuki Madoka and Takanashi Koyomi.

Group shot of all three with various accessories

This kit is Ritsuka Saeki [St. Iris Girls' Academy High School Summer Uniform], released as part of the Sōsai Shōjo Teien series. The overall concept, contents, and quality are all on par with the previous releases — just think of it as a new character with a fresh outfit and look. True to its reputation, this is Kotobukiya's finest girlpla series, and it delivers with a beautiful appearance and excellent build quality.

Like the previous kits, this one comes with 3 hair styles, 4 facial expressions, blank faces, and a generous supply of wet transfer eye decals. The twin tails style lets you swap between 2 different tail shapes, and while earlier kits came with around 5–6 hand parts, this one bumps it up to 7. Accessories include a smartphone and a detachable bag — the bag strap is separately packaged and made from a material that feels very close to real faux leather, which gives it a really premium feel.

Overall, this is a new character who feels slightly taller and a bit more mature than the previous ones, and the kit makes it easy to pull off all kinds of fun poses thanks to its great articulation and solid joint stability. If you like the look, this is the kind of girlpla that sets the standard — just go for it, no hesitation needed. :-)

Sousaishojoteien Ritsuka Saeki | 2021.7 | ¥6,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.