Seena Kanon

Last weekend I visited friends in Provence, another beautiful region in France, but a bit far from my home town. And since summer is at its height, we decided to go and enjoy the Mediterranean coast.
As you can see, the lovely Seena tagged along. She was actually waiting for a chance to try and display her brand new bikini, so I could not say no to her ^^;

This kind of cove is typical from the French Mediterranean coast, and is called a calanque. It is really a kind of place one must see if visiting Provence region. Absolutely gorgeous. There is no better place to emphasize the charm of a cute girl in bikini.

Overview

This 1:7 scale pvc figure has been released in late July 2010, and is one this summer’s new faces. This is the second version of Seena released by Max Factory, this time in bikini-mode, and the first figure of a swimsuit series featuring Shining Wind girls, all modelized by new artist Nakano, and based on Tony Taka original illustrations. Kureha should be the next one, followed by Clalaclan and then Xecty. Be sure that I will get my hands on Kureha and Xecty! I am not sure about Clalaclan though. Don’t really like this bikini version of hers, which looks a bit off compared to other girls.
The figure’s listed price is 6800 yens. A bit expensive but not so much for a 235mm tall 1:7 scale figure, which is quite big.

Thoughts

Honestly, I am not particularly into bikini/swimsuit figures. It’s true! And like a lot us, anime figure collectors, I am generally looking for kits with outstanding outfits and/or crazy dynamic poses. But this time I got completely seduced.
And it is hard to be objective when you definitely like something. To me this figure is perfect. Seena’s beauty has been totally transcended.

The pose is a bit simple, but somehow offers delicious curves. Also, as a bikini version, obviously, the figure does not stand out thanks to its outfits.

But, you know the saying: “less is more” ~^

However, the mini skirt is a great accessory which I think adds a lot of charm and delicacy. But it can be removed if you prefer to fully enjoy Seena’s body ^^;;

There is nothing much to say about paintwork and casting. As expected from a new generation Max Factory product, this figure is free from any fault. There is a lot of skin surface and not much details, so I think it helps a lot and it might be easier than more complex models, but it does not matter; I might sound difficult, but nowadays something tagged ALTER, Max Factory or GSC shall be top quality and flawless. Anyway.

Last detail, but not the least: under certain angles of view and lighting, you can also enjoy some lovely b-chiku. Yummy!

I am going to stop bothering you with text and leave the photos speak for themselves.

Just few words to invit folks who want or need others points of view about this Seena figure to read wieselhead, visual fanfare and migotohobby reviews.
Not to mention the complete photo review at foobarbaz. A must see if you are still hesitating, although I think is it easy to have a clear-cut opinion.

All photos have been taken with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 camera and its pancake lens.

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  • http://twitter.com/shadoniia Leonia

    Really a beautiful figure, even if I don’t like the character AND swimsuit clothes. The face expression is really nice, and swimsuit, really cute ! Sadly, I did not pre-order her and she is now hard to find. One day maybe (or not ^^) I love the second picture ^^

  • http://www.giusepped.com Giuseppe D’Elia

    wowwww figure on the beach is very explosion of color!!! *_*

  • http://puppy52art.com chun

    Super amazing! O_O

  • Anonymous

    Thats such a great scenery at this location
    Seena looks great in your pictures, they emit the feeling a warm summer breeze
    I should make outdoor pictures of her,too at least before the winter comes =D

    thx for mentioning my review ;)

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    eeee indeed she seems sold out almost everywhere. Well, she has some great arguments ^^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    “Azur coast” as it is called offers gorgeous colors indeed! Especially on hot summer days ^^

  • http://www.giusepped.com Giuseppe D’Elia

    Blessed are you who are on the Azur Coast! ^_^”
    I’m just in Procida now! near Ischia. I do not know if you know … ;)

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    I was just there for the weekend, and now I am back on the west atlantic coast ^^
    Procida! that’s wonderful! I’ve never been there but wish I could one day. Looks like a wonderful place!

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Hehe outdoors pictures are fun to do ^^
    Got to deal with sun light and natural shadows which can be sometime quite challenging! But a great experience.

  • Shiddo

    Cool! What a model she is ^^
    That 2nd shot when she is like watching ppl swimming looks so real ^^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Hehe yeah, a great model, very inspiring!
    Glad you think so! was trying to have the figure kind of fit in with real people ^^

  • Shinjiro Strike

    Ton article est vraiment bien fait. Je remarque qu’on a exactement le même avis sur cette figurine. ;)
    J’espère que j’aurai une occasion de la prendre en photo car c’est une figurine qui m’inspire beaucoup.
    En tout cas pour un shooting avec cette Seena, on aurait pas pu trouver mieux comme décor. Et puis, les gens qui se baigne dans le fond, ça fait tout de suite plus vrai.
    J’aime bien la photo où elle les regarde (petite perverse ou allumeuse?…) :D

  • http://twitter.com/ken_works Ken_Works

    Mediterranean reminds me of Siracusa in isle of Sicilia where I had stayed more than 10years ago. Anyway, your photos are gorgeous indeed^^ It looks clear blue water and I’m interested in under the sea. I really want to do snorkeling there! Of course Seena is lovely, too:)

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Merci! content de partager ton opinion ^^
    Sans arrières pensées, c’est vraiment une figurine facile et agréable à photographier. Donc si tu en as l’occasion, n’hésite pas!
    Mmmhh je dirais plutôt qu’elle hésite à descendre se baigner car l’eau était sacrément froide! Bon, peut-être un peu allumeuse aussi… elle attire facilement l’attention hehe.

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    I’d like to visit Siracusa too, but mostly for all its somptuous ancient monuments and relics.
    Snorkeling must be a great activity around there, for sure! I am not really into this though, but should give it a try one day.

  • http://www.giusepped.com Giuseppe D’Elia

    eh eh eh … it looks wonderful, but it is not that much! ;)
    ischia better! however, if we meet one day come, and try to communicate through my strange English! ;)

  • http://autaku.com/ Steve

    Gorgeous photos!

  • http://twitter.com/super_rats super_rats

    108701 is rockin’.

  • okazaki-san

    Nice pictures,Seena is indeed beautiful.

  • http://www.visualfanfare.com/reviews/ Visual Fanfare

    Seena looks great in these pics, very natural against the background. Very nicely done! :)

  • http://twitter.com/Miettechan Miette-chan

    Awesome pictures, the background is perfect for this figure.

  • http://www.facebook.com/daftline Stijn Coenen

    When I saw the first photos of Seena some time ago, I was completely sold and immediately ordered her!
    You really chose the best location for taking her pictures!
    If Seena was a real girl, then… ^^;;

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Thank you! A bit like you and Momohime ALTER figure, when I received Seena I already knew where I wanted to bring her ^^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Then? ^^;;
    Sometimes I wish I could do the same with real models. Should try to make this come true maybe.

  • http://softwerkz.net softz

    I saw your photos in myfigurecollection. Seena looks great by the coast. Lovely photos you’ve taken. Btw, wasn’t the place crowded? So, won’t there be many eyes ogling at you? :)

  • http://www.animoe.net Phossil

    Really love the photoshoot you did.
    Awesome theme!!

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Glad to meet another myfigurecollection fellow!
    There were quite many people yes, but most of them in the water or on the rock beach above. Only the few around us where looking, quietly ^^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Thank you ^^

  • http://twitter.com/BonetGraphics Meister_Draught

    These pictures are GORGEOUS!
    Awesome job!

  • http://www.facebook.com/daftline Stijn Coenen

    Heheh, yeah, that would be *really* great! :-D

  • radiant

    Woah! Amazing photos! That’s absolutely beautiful! The location is very nice, the lighting is perfect, and Seena looks so hot!

    I have to admit, Seena looks an aweful lot like Hazumu. ^_^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Thanks!
    Hazumu mmh… yeah they have pretty much the same hair cut and color. But Seena’s more… feminine hahaha ^^;

  • arcium

    Nice pictures and outdoor setting ^_^

  • http://twitter.com/persocomsan Persocom

    wow beautiful shots, that water looks sooo clean I wish I could take a dip in it :3 Seena is nice for a swimsuit figure, and yeah I’m also not that fond of them usually. I have yet to buy a swimsuit figure myself.. but I’m sure I’ll find one that suits my tastes eventually.

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    There’s always something someday that comes to break those damn rules you give yourself or goes against your tastes exceptionnally ^^;;;

  • http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com Blowfish

    Oh man you dont know how happy you made me!
    This reminds me soooo much of my past vacations in the french Cote D`Azur and Provence. brings back many,many happy memories.
    I am no Swimsuit figure fan either and I have no special Love for Seena so she snot that interesting for me ^^:

  • http://biotoxic.wordpress.com/ BioToxic

    What an ideal location to take snaps of Seena! Your photos are fantastic, really loving them.

    The only minor complaints I’ve got about this figure is her base is a bit bland (someone mentioned a cookie and every time I look at it that’s all I see) and the seam line on her hair stands out at the wrong angle. But these are tiny nit picks of an overall fantastic figure.

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Glad this brings back some good memories, at least hehe ^^

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    The base is indeed quite normal, but at least they tried to make it sand-like. But yeah, somehow it could look like a cookie ^^
    The hair tie line is a recurrent issue unfortunately. Seems it can’t be helped, can it?

  • Anonymous

    Lovely background ^^. I wish I had someplace like that to take pictures of lol, there might be somewhere where I live but I’m not sure where. Love the curves on her lol. Did you want to take a dip during this hot summer as well ^^?

  • http://www.mukyaa.com lu-k

    Hehe yeah, it was the main purpose of this day actually, to go and make a splash in this gorgeous sea ^^

  • TAKET0MB0

    Such a beautiful setting for such a beautiful figure!
    Really beautiful sculpt and love the face!

  • Mark

    Dat ass!!