Waking Up with Horns Never Looked This Good!
Man, I remember when RuriDragon (ルリドラゴン) first dropped and we all collectively fell in love with Ruri Aoki‘s ‘whatever’ attitude about growing horns. I mean, if I woke up and my mom told me my dad was a literal dragon, I’d probably have a few more questions than she did! But hey, that’s what makes Ruri so iconic.
Good Smile Company is finally giving our favorite fire-breathing student the spotlight she deserves in their ‘upsized’ line, the POP UP PARADE L. If you’ve been collecting the standard POP UP PARADE figures, you know they’re great for the shelf, but sometimes you just want that extra ‘oomph’ in size. Well, this Ruri Aoki is standing tall at 22 cm, and honestly, the presence is night and day!
The Details: Fangs, Horns, and High School Drama
What I love about this sculpt is how it captures that specific Masaoki Shindo art style. Look at that pose! It’s based on the classic manga cover art, featuring Ruri in her school uniform, trying to act all ‘scary’ with her hands while actually looking adorable. I’m totally obsessed with the ‘dragon fangs’ peeking out of her smile. It’s such a subtle but perfect touch.
Check out the paintwork on the uniform, too. They didn’t just slap a flat blue on there; you can see the different textures between the knit vest, the pleated skirt, and those shiny loafers. And those horns? They look exactly like they just sprouted from her head. My inner geek is screaming at the color depth in her eyes—GSC really nailed the vibrant, multi-colored look from the original illustrations.
Is It Worth the Space?
Look, I know my shelves are already screaming for mercy, but for 8,800 JPY, this is a steal for an L-size figure. It bridges that gap between ‘affordable budget figure’ and ‘premium scale’ perfectly. Whether you’re a hardcore fan of the manga or just someone who appreciates a girl who can accidentally sneeze fire, this is a top-tier pick for 2026.
🟢 Product Specifications 🟢
- Manufacturer/Designer: Good Smile Company
- Series: RuriDragon (ルリドラゴン)
- Character: Ruri Aoki (青木瑠璃)
- Size: 22 cm (appx. 8.58 inch)
- Price: 8,800 JPY (appx. $57.20 USD)
- Release Date: July 2026
- Sculptor: Kaho Miyata
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