Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Line
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.
Key Facts
- Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms joins the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) line from BANDAI SPIRITS.
- Preorders begin on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop on August 7, 2026, at 16:00 JST.
- The figure is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included) and stands approximately 145mm tall.
- Shipping is scheduled for March 2027.
- The figure includes the Musou Saber, Melon Defender, and a Melon Lockseed in two states.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside.
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.
- Character context: Zangetsu is the identity of Takatora Kureshima, chief of Project Ark at Yggdrasill Corporation in the series.
- Arms Change compatibility: The Melon Arms armor can be equipped on separately sold Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gaim figures, and vice versa, allowing cross-figure customization.
- Musou Saber detail: The sword's face plate reproduces a design exclusive to Zangetsu, and a Melon Lockseed can be loaded into the tsuba (guard) section.
- Melon Defender: The shield-type Arms Weapon, described as having "ironclad defense," has surface details sculpted to match the Melon Arms texture.
- Accessories: 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).
- Order note: Inside reports that if the prepared quantity is reached, orders may close early.
- Material: The figure is PVC/ABS, and the copyright line credits Ishimori Productions and Toei.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.