Busou Shinki facts for kids
Busou Shinki brand logo
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| Type | Action figure |
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| Company | Konami |
| Country | Japan |
| Availability | 2006–2012 |
| Busou Shinki | |
| 武装神姫 | |
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| Game | |
| Busou Shinki: Battle Rondo | |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Genre | MMP |
| Released | April 23, 2007 |
| Game | |
| Busou Shinki Battle Masters | |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Platform | PlayStation Portable |
| Released | July 15, 2010 |
| Game | |
| Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2 | |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Platform | PlayStation Portable |
| Released | September 22, 2011 |
| Manga | |
| Busou Shinki 2036 | |
| Written by | Konami |
| Published by | ASCII Media Works |
| Magazine | Dengeki Hobby Magazine |
| Original run | 2007 – 2013 |
| Volumes | 5 |
| Busou Shinki | |
| 武装神姫 | |
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| Genre | Mecha, Action, slice of life |
| Original video animation | |
| Busou Shinki: Moon Angel | |
| Directed by | Masayuki Kojima |
| Written by | Megumi Shimizu |
| Studio | Kinema Citrus, TNK |
| Released | March 15, 2012 |
| Runtime | 43 |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Anime television series | |
| Busou Shinki | |
| Directed by | Yasuhito Kikuchi |
| Written by | Masahiro Yokotani |
| Music by | Tetsurō Oda |
| Studio | Eight Bit |
| Original run | October 4, 2012 – December 20, 2012 |
| Episodes | 13 |
Busou Shinki (武装神姫, Busō Shinki) is a fun series from Konami Digital Entertainment. It first started in Japan in 2006. The series features cool action figures and an online game.
Over the years, Busou Shinki has grown to include many different things. These include manga comics, anime shows, novels, and video games.
The original online game closed in 2011. The toy line also stopped being made in 2012. However, the series was teased to return in 2017. It was later announced that a new smartphone game was in the works.
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Action Figures and Model Kits
What are Busou Shinki Figures?
The Busou Shinki action figures first came out in Japan in September 2006. Many famous Japanese artists helped design these figures. Some figures were even sold outside of Japan.
Busou Shinki figures are like small androids. They are about 15 cm tall. They live in a fictional world where action figures are alive. All the stories in the games, anime, and comics happen in this same world.
The figures look like female androids. They often have stylish armor or mechanical parts. For example, the mermaid-themed Ianeira has a mechanical fish tail. The designers had a lot of freedom, so each figure looks unique.
How the Figures Work
All the figures use a special body called 'MMS'. This stands for Multi Moveable System. Masaki Asai designed this body. MMS figures have many joints. This lets them move and pose in many ways. You can also swap out different body parts. This means you can customize them easily without tools.
The figures use a 3.3/4mm standard for connecting parts. This makes sure all parts from the line fit together. However, it means they don't easily connect with toys from other companies.
Busou Shinki figures come in different types of packages.
- Full sets include a unique painted body, head, and a full set of gear.
- EX sets have a head and some gear, but no body.
- Light Armor sets are complete figures with less gear and a smaller stand.
- Bodies are just the MMS body with no gear.
Konami also made action figures for other series using MMS bodies. These figures can also be used with the Busou Shinki line.
Original Figure Releases
Here are some of the main Busou Shinki figures that were released:
- Wave 1 (September 2006)
- Arnval (Angel Type)
- Strarf (Devil Type)
- Wave 2 (September 2006)
- Howling (Dog Type)
- Maochao (Cat Type)
- Waffebunny (Rabbit Type)
- Wave 3 (December 2006)
- Xiphos (Knight Type)
- Benio (Samurai Type)
- Tsugaru (Santa Claus Type)
- Wave 4 (February 2007)
- Zyrdarya (Flower Type)
- Juvisy (Seed Type)
- Fort Bragg (Battery Type)
- Wave 5 (May 2007)
- Eukrante (Seiren Type)
- Ianeira (Mermaid Type)
- Waffedolphin (Dolphin Type)
- Wave 6 (August 2007)
- Tigris (Tiger Type)
- Vitulus (Calf Type)
- Grapprap (Builder Type)
- Wave 7 (November 2007)
- ACH (High Speed Trike Type)
- YDA (High Maneuver Trike Type)
- Schmetterling (Butterfly Type)
- Wave 8 (April 2008)
- Murmeltier (Panzer Type)
- Asuka (Fighter Type)
- Zelnogrard (Firearms Type)
- Wave 9 (July 2008)
- Lançamento (Rhinoceras Beetle Type)
- Espadia (Stag Beetle Type)
- Wave 10 (November 2008)
- Graffias (Scorpion Type)
- Vespelio (Bat Type)
- Wave 1 Renewal (December 2008)
- Arnval Tranche2 (Angel Type)
- Strarf bis (Devil Type)
- Wave 11 (March 2010)
- Altlene (Valkyrie Type)
- Altines (Valkyrie Type)
- Wave 12 (September 2010)
- Baby Razz (Electric Guitar Type)
- Sharatang (Violin Type)
- Wave 13 (October 2010)
- Gabrine (Hellhound Type)
- Renge (Ninetailed Fox Type)
- Wave 14 (December 2010)
- Artille (Lynx Type)
- Raptias (Eagle Type)
- Wave 15 (January 2011)
- Maryceles (Tentacles Type)
- Proxima (Centaurus Type)
- Wave 16 (February 2011)
- Oorbellen (Fencer-Pearl Type)
- Zielbellen (Fencer-Obsidian Type)
- Wave 17 (March 2011)
- Arnval Mk.2 Tempesta (Angel Type)
- Strarf Mk.2 Lavina (Devil Type)
- Wave 18 (December 2011)
- VerVietta (Vicviper Type)
- Lirbiete (Vicviper Type)
- Wave 19 (February 2012)
- Fubuki type2 (Ninja Type)
- Mizuki Type2 (Ninja Type)
- Wave 20 (March 2012)
- Arnval Mk.2 Tempesta Full-Arms (Angel Type)
- Strarf Mk.2 Lavina Full-Arms (Devil Type)
Light Armor Figures
These figures came with less equipment.
- Light Armor Wave 1 (October 2008)
- Valona (Succubus Type)
- Werkstra (Commando Angel Type)
- Light Armor Wave 2 (October 2008)
- Brightfeather (Nurse Type)
- Harmony Grace (Sister Type)
- Light Armor Wave 3 (February 2009)
- Partio (Ferret Type)
- Pomock (Squirrel Type)
- Light Armor Wave 4 (February 2010)
- Kohiru (Chopsticks Type)
- Merienda (Spoon Type)
Special Edition Figures
Some figures were released as special editions.
- Fubuki (Ninja Type) - December 2008
- Mizuki (Ninja Type) - December 2008
- Nagi (Ojousama Type) - March 2009
- Arnval Mk.2 (Angel Type) - July 2010
- Strarf Mk.2 (Devil Type) - July 2010
- Arnval Mk.2 Full-Arms (Angel Type) - September 2011
- Strarf Mk.2 Full-Arms (Devil Type) - September 2011
Busou Shinki Variants
Many limited edition versions of the figures were also released. These had different colors and extra parts.
2016 Reproductions
Even though the original figures stopped being made in 2012, some were reproduced in 2016. People who bought the 2015 anime Blu-Ray box set could buy these special reproductions. These were just the MMS bodies of four main Shinki from the anime. They did not include all the original gear.
Megami Device Collaboration Model Kits
After the series was revived in 2017, Busou Shinki started working with Kotobukiya's Megami Device line. Many of the original Busou Shinki creators, like Masaki Asai and Fumikane Shimada, also work on Megami Device.
The first new figure, Edelweiss, came out in January 2019. It was part of a tie-in with a new smartphone game. However, the game was delayed.
New versions of Arnval and Strarf as Megami Device kits were also announced. These kits use a new design called Machinica. This new design is not compatible with the old MMS figures by default. However, adapters are available to connect them.
Video Games
Busou Shinki Battle Rondo
Battle Rondo was a free massively multiplayer online game released by Konami on April 23, 2007. Players could unlock online versions of the figures and their gear. They did this by using codes from the figures or by buying them in the game.
The game had an automatic battle system. Players would "train" their AI-controlled Shinki to fight better. The game closed down on October 31, 2011.
Busou Shinki Battle Masters
Konami made Busou Shinki Battle Masters for the PlayStation Portable. It came out on July 15, 2010. A newer version, Busou Shinki Battle Masters Mk.2, was released on September 22, 2011. Both games had special limited editions that came with exclusive action figures.
These games were different from Battle Rondo. Players directly controlled their Shinki in battles. The story explained this by saying the games took place in 2040. New virtual reality technology allowed players to control their Shinki directly.
Busou Shinki Battle Communication
Busou Shinki: Battle Communication was a social game for older mobile phones. It launched on October 31, 2020, but it was stopped on May 22, 2012.
Busou Shinki Armored Princess Battle Conductor
This is an arcade game released by Konami on December 24, 2020. It's a four-player online battle royale game. Players control teams of three Shinki. They compete to collect the most gems in a match.
The game uses a cool holographic display. Players save their game progress using a Konami e-Amusement IC pass. They can also get physical trading cards of their Shinki. The character Edelweiss from the new smartphone game also appears in this arcade game.
Busou Shinki R (New Smartphone Game)
A new Busou Shinki smartphone game, called Busou Shinki R, was first hinted at in December 2017. It was officially announced in February 2020. A release date has not been set yet.
Manga and Novels
Busou Shinki 2036
Busou Shinki 2036 is a manga series by BLADE. It started in Dengeki Hobby Magazine in June 2007. The first book came out in 2008. The fifth and last book was published in March 2013.
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
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| 01 | July 26, 2008 | ISBN: 978-4048672030 |
| 02 | July 27, 2009 | ISBN: 978-4048679756 |
| 03 | May 27, 2011 | ISBN: 978-4048704335 |
| 04 | October 27, 2012 | ISBN: 978-4048910606 |
| 05 | March 27, 2013 | ISBN: 978-4048915090 |
Gagaga Bunko Novel Series
This is a series of novels based on the franchise by Kuga Buncho.
| Title | Release date | ISBN | Full Japanese title |
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| Busou Shinki LOST DAYS | December 17, 2011 | 978-4094513134 | 武装神姫 LOST DAYS |
| Busou Shinki 2 STRAY DOGS | September 19, 2012 | 978-4094513653 | 武装神姫 2 STRAY DOGS |
| Busou Shinki 3 GHOST DIGS | April 18, 2013 | 978-4094514094 | 武装神姫 3 GHOST DIGS |
Busou Shinki Zero
Another manga series by Yuji Ihara.
| Volume number | Release date | ISBN | Full Japanese title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 27, 2010 | 978-4048685153 | 武装神姫 ZERO 1 |
| 2 | March 27, 2012 | 978-4048863827 | 武装神姫 ZERO 2 |
Other Manga and Novels
- Busou Shinki: Forget-me-not was a manga that ran online from 2007 to 2008. It had 64 chapters but no books were released.
- Busou Shinki Light! was a manga included in some Busou Shinki 2036 books.
- Hibusou Shinki was a webcomic on the official website from 2008 to 2010.
- Busou Shinki always together is a novel released on July 27, 2007.
Other Books
Many other books and magazines about the franchise have been published.
| Title | Release date | ISBN-13 or ASIN | Title (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busou Shinki Master's Book | July 27, 2007 | 978-4861551796 | 武装神姫マスターズブック |
| Busou Shinki magazine vol. 1 | July 1, 2009 | 978-4048676397 | 武装神姫magazine vol.1 |
| Busou Shinki magazine vol. 2 | March 1, 2010 | 978-4048685023 | 武装神姫magazine vol.2 |
| Busou Shinki BATTLE MASTERS Mk. 2 The Complete Guide | October 8, 2011 | 978-4048709088 | 武装神姫BATTLE MASTERS Mk.2 ザ・コンプリートガイド |
| Busou Shinki Archive | November 11, 2011 | 978-4048706773 | 武装神姫アーカイブ |
| Busou Shinki Archive 2 TV Anime Ver. | June 25, 2013 | 978-4048912426 | 武装神姫アーカイブ2 TVアニメVer. |
| Busou Shinki Gen'an Illust-shu LEGENDS Vol. 01 Shimada Fumikane | October 31, 2018 | ASIN: B07HGKV6RC | 「武装神姫」原案イラスト集 LEGENDS Vol.01 島田フミカネ |
| Busou Shinki Gen'an Illust-shu LEGENDS Vol. 02 BLADE | March 25, 2019 | ASIN: B07MWQGFTK | 「武装神姫」原案イラスト集 LEGENDS Vol.02 BLADE |
| Busou Shinki Gen'an Illust-shu LEGENDS Vol. 03 CHOCO | November 29, 2019 | ASIN: B07X37QBPS | 「武装神姫」原案イラスト集 LEGENDS Vol.03 CHOCO |
| Busou Shinki Gen'an Illust-shu ALLSTARS | March 31, 2021 | ASIN: B08R665F7C | 「武装神姫」原案イラスト集 ALLSTARS |
Music and Soundtracks
You can find character song albums, video game soundtracks, and radio show recordings on CD. Many songs are also available to download online.
Video Game Soundtracks
| Title | Release date | ASIN | Title |
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| Battle Rondo Original Soundtrack | November 20, 2009 | B00I4S1HYS | 武装神姫 バトルロンド オリジナルサウンドトラック |
| Battle Masters Original Soundtrack | July 15, 2010 | B00B7DA6SK | 武装神姫 バトルマスターズ オリジナルサウンドトラック |
| Battle Masters Mk. 2 Original Soundtrack | September 22, 2011 | B007GERBM8 | 武装神姫 BATTLE MASTERS Mk.2オリジナルサウンドトラック |
Character Song Albums
| Title | Release date | ASIN | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Song & Special Radio Rondo | November 25, 2010 | B009ZCG0ZS | 武装神姫 CHARACTER SONG and SPECIAL RADIO RONDO |
| Character Song & Special Radio Rondo vol. 2 | March 17, 2011 | B01AVX0ZRI | 武装神姫 CHARACTER SONG and SPECIAL RADIO RONDO Vol.2 |
| Character Song & Special Radio Rondo vol. 3 | January 10, 2012 | B00E0BBQBC | 武装神姫 CHARACTER SONG and SPECIAL RADIO RONDO Vol.3 |
Radio Talk Show Recordings
| Volume | Release date | ASIN | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Rondo radio show | March 21, 2008 | B0092YGJJQ | 武装神姫 RADIO RONDO |
| Anime series radio show vol. 1 | December 26, 2012 | B00A5XWL7W | ラジオCD 武装神姫 マスターのためのラジオです。 Vol.1 |
| Anime series radio show vol. 2 | August 7, 2013 | B00DDXWX60 | ラジオCD 武装神姫 マスターのためのラジオです。 Vol.2 |
| Anime series radio show vol. 3 | November 20, 2013 | B00FFTEYL2 | ラジオCD 武装神姫 マスターのためのラジオです。 Vol.3 |
| Anime series radio show vol. 4 | January 29, 2014 | B00GNWNS08 | ラジオCD 武装神姫 マスターのためのラジオです。 Vol.4 |
TV Anime Music
| Title | Release date | ASIN | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening theme "Install x Dream" | October 17 2012 | B008YCR3VU | TVアニメ 「 武装神姫 」 オープニングテーマ Install x Dream |
| Ending theme "Taiyou no Sign" | October 17, 2012 | B008YCN1YI | TVアニメ「 武装神姫 」エンディングテーマ 太陽のサイン |
| Character Song Series "Bu" Sky Garden | November 21, 2012 | B009HA5CRU | TVアニメ「武装神姫」Character Song Series [武] SKY GARDEN |
| Character Song Series "Sou" Ikisaki | November 21, 2012 | B009HA5BGC | TVアニメ「武装神姫」Character Song Series [装] いきさき |
| Character Song Series "Shin" HA・CHA・ME・CHA☆QUEEN | November 21, 2012 | B009HA5AUO | TVアニメ「武装神姫」Character Song Series [神] HA・CHA・ME・CHA☆QUEEN |
| Character Song Series "Ki" PEACE & LUCK | November 21, 2012 | B009HA5CMU | TVアニメ「武装神姫」Character Song Series [姫] PEACE & LUCK |
| TV Anime Soundtrack | December 5, 2012 | B009EZ77Y4 | TVアニメ 武装神姫 オリジナルサウンドトラック > |
| Vocal Album "Scenes from BUSOUSHINKI" | December 26, 2012 | B009WTTHZO | TVアニメ「武装神姫」アルバム TVアニメ「武装神姫」Scenes from BUSOUSHINKI |
Anime Shows
Busou Shinki has two anime series. One is a special video (OVA) from 2011. The other is a 13-episode TV series from 2012.
The OVA was first available as extra content for the PSP game Battle Masters Mk 2. Later, it was put together into a 40-minute video. This video had a limited release on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan.
The TV series aired in Japan in 2012. You could buy individual DVD and Blu-Ray discs. A Blu-Ray box set came out in 2015. The 13th episode of the TV series was only released on disc, not on TV.
The TV series was also available in North America. It started streaming on Anime Network in 2012.
What Happened Next?
After the Busou Shinki action figure line stopped, some of the main creators moved on. Masaki Asai, who created the figures, and producer Toriwo Toriyama started working on the Megami Device line for Kotobukiya. This new line has a similar idea and is seen as a follow-up to Busou Shinki. Designers Fumikane Shimada and Takayuki Yanase, who worked on Busou Shinki, also design for Megami Device.
The official Megami Device webcomic is drawn by Karashiichi. This artist also drew the Hibusou Shinki webcomic for Busou Shinki. The new comic even has characters from Hibusou Shinki.
As part of the new Busou Shinki R smartphone game, a new Shinki named Edelweiss was released as a Megami Device model kit. Also, new Arnval and Strarf Megami Device kits were announced in 2015.
Pyramid Inc., the company that made the Battle Masters games, also made the smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis. This is another action game with "mecha girl" characters. Fumikane Shimada and Takayuki Yanase also worked on designs for this game. Alice Gear Aegis has also had collaboration model kits with Megami Device.
In 2018, Masaki Asai announced he was officially involved with the Busou Shinki revival. He worked on the Edelweiss, Arnval, and Strarf model kits. More new designs were planned as model kits.
However, the Busou Shinki R smartphone game faced delays. In February 2020, Asai said that development on the game had restarted. He also mentioned that Konami was not keeping him updated. Because of this, he stated he no longer considers himself part of the project. It's unclear if any other new designs will be released as model kits.
Images for kids
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Busou Shinki wave 20 Arnval Mk.2 Tempesta Full Arms Package
