As you assemble it, you can experience the feeling of immersing yourself in the world of ”Ghost in the Shell”...... This ”PLAMATEA Motoko Kusanagi” provides exactly that kind of experience. Even if you are not an SF fan, it is truly moving to be able to reproduce her charm with a plastic model. Standing at approximately 160mm tall, it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and has a solid presence. Furthermore, it was sculpted by Jun Yamaoka from Max Factory. You can tell that attention to detail has been poured into every part of the silhouette, which feels delicate yet possesses a strong core.

One of the most interesting aspects of this model is, without a doubt, the expression parts. It comes with pre-painted ”Standard face,” ”Grit teeth face,” and ”Smiling face,” and depending on the combination, you can create a sense of realism as if a scene has been captured right there. The luxury of being able to reproduce a dignified profile, the tension during a mission, or a sudden soft smile all within your own hands. This is a joy unique to this format—different from a standard figure—because there is a ”blank space” that you can direct yourself.

For those who hear ”plastic model” and think, ”painting seems difficult......” do not worry. In this Motoko Kusanagi model, pre-painted parts are used in key areas so that you can achieve a color scheme close to the illustration just by assembling it. It is wonderful to be able to easily feel the satisfaction when finished and the sense of accomplishment of ”I made this myself!” Even without overcoming difficult processes, the level of completion as a work is solidly high. I can recommend this even to those trying assembly for the first time.

Worth noting is the fact that it comes with both of her trademark weapons, the ”Seburo M-5” and ”Seburo C-26A.” She looks great holding either one, and you can enjoy posing her freely. Moreover, a dedicated pedestal with an articulated support pillar is included. This is very practical, allowing you to reproduce aerial poses and dynamic scenes exactly as you wish. While the product itself is not designed to stand on its own, the inclusion of this pedestal gives the impression that the degree of freedom is actually greatly increased.

This ”PLAMATEA Motoko Kusanagi” is not just a model to be assembled. Every time you move your hands, your understanding of the character ”Motoko Kusanagi” deepens, and you feel as if you are connecting even further with the world of the work. It is a mysterious experience, almost as if you yourself are becoming a part of ”STAND ALONE COMPLEX.” While the sense of accomplishment after completion is great, the process itself might be the greatest charm of this item.