{"rewrite":{"id":"r_45daf0ceb36ca17fa5b83398","clusterId":"c_1b03bcb418b4c2a758ca7aa0","slug":"kamen-rider-zangetsu-melon-arms-joins-s-h-figuarts-shinkocchou-seihou-line","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Line","summary":"BANDAI SPIRITS announced that Kamen Rider Zangetsu, from the 2013 series \"Kamen Rider Gaim,\" will join the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) action figure line. The figure, in his basic Melon Arms form, will be available for preorder on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop starting Friday, August 7, 2026, at 16:00 JST. The figure stands approximately 145mm tall and is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with shipping scheduled for March 2027. The sculpt reproduces the melon rind texture of the armor and the wrinkles of the undersuit Ride Wear, along with the scale-like designs on the forearms and thighs. The shoulder armor has movable parts that open outward, allowing a range of action poses. The figure includes the sword-type weapon Musou Saber, which features a face plate exclusive to Zangetsu and can hold a Melon Lockseed in its guard. The shield-type Arms Weapon Melon Defender is also included. The Sengoku Driver belt has a movable Cutting Blade to recreate finisher activation poses. The Melon Lockseed comes in normal and panel-open states, and the armor can be swapped with other Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gaim figures.","whyItMatters":"This is the latest Shinkocchou Seihou release from the Gaim line, and the inclusion of Arms Change compatibility means collectors who already own the Kamen Rider Gaim figure can expand their display options without buying a separate base body.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter context:\u003c/strong\u003e Zangetsu is the identity of Takatora Kureshima, chief of Project Ark at Yggdrasill Corporation in the series.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArms Change compatibility:\u003c/strong\u003e The Melon Arms armor can be equipped on separately sold Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gaim figures, and vice versa, allowing cross-figure customization.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusou Saber detail:\u003c/strong\u003e The sword\u0026#39;s face plate reproduces a design exclusive to Zangetsu, and a Melon Lockseed can be loaded into the tsuba (guard) section.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelon Defender:\u003c/strong\u003e The shield-type Arms Weapon, described as having \u0026#34;ironclad defense,\u0026#34; has surface details sculpted to match the Melon Arms texture.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c/strong\u003e Set contents include the main body, four types of exchangeable wrist parts for each hand, one Arms Change face part, a closed Melon Lockseed, the Melon Defender, and the Musou Saber (for Zangetsu).\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder note:\u003c/strong\u003e Inside reports that if the prepared quantity is reached, orders may close early.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c/strong\u003e The figure is PVC/ABS, and the copyright line credits Ishimori Productions and Toei.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Melon Lockseed comes in two states: closed and panel-open, so you can pose Zangetsu mid-transformation or ready to fight.","twitterPost":"Zangetsu's Melon Arms armor is compatible with the Shinkocchou Seihou Gaim figure, so you can mix and match Arms Changes across the line.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Kamen Rider Zangetsu joins the S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou line with his Melon Arms form. Preorders open August 7 on Premium Bandai for 11,000 yen, with shipment in March 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3114393/\",\"title\":\"Kamen Rider Gaim Tenka Gomen! Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Announced for Productization! Pre-orders Begin Friday, August 7 on Premium Bandai!\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/07/185868.html\",\"title\":\"Preorders open for S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms from Gaim! 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