The popular Oreimo (Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai) franchise has become trending in Japan due to a post on the social network X (formerly Twitter) showing how a store is selling a life-size figure of the lovely Ayase.
Life-size Ayase from the Oreimo anime enamors the Internet
The image shows how in a branch of the Surugaya Specialty Store chain a life-size figure of Ayase from the anime Oreimo, who according to the official data of the anime and light novel has a height of 1.66 centimeters, is being sold.
The Japanese community reacted quickly to the publication on X (formerly Twitter), speculating about the effects of exposing the figure to ultraviolet light and pondering what might have happened to it during the years it was on display to the general public at the store.
Some users, with curiosity, questioned why she was covered with an apron and, in a playful tone, asked if it would be possible to take a look at the back. However, there were those who mentioned wanting to purchase Ayase’s figure, but refrained from doing so for fear that his wife would ask for a divorce upon seeing it.
Jokingly, there were also users who joked that they are interested in buying Ayase’s figure just for the Surugaya Specialty Store apron and will only spend money if it is included.
Thanks to a poster at the bottom we can see that the life-size figure of the girl from Oreimo (Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai) has an exorbitant price of 1,550,00 yen, which would be the equivalent of 10,443.36 dollars.
Digging deeper into the origin of the full-scale figure, we were able to find that Oreimo’s Ayase figure was officially released for sale in 2018 with a recommended retail price of 1,480,000 ($9,968.32).
This version of Ayase stands out at first glance with her flirtatious look that conveys large doses of tenderness that is complemented by her feminine appeal as she recreates herself holding her skirt, undoubtedly a must-have addition for those who have the required money.
Due to the high price of Oreimo’s Ayase scale figure, purchasing this product can be as expensive as buying a pre-owned car. In some countries, it could even be equivalent to the amount of money needed to cover a house payment for a year with ease.
Finally, let’s remember that Ayase in Oreimo is the classic definition of a tsundere, initially presenting herself as a close friend of Kirino. Although she initially shows some disdain for the protagonist, as the plot progresses, she ends up falling in love with him, facing defeat in the face of her best friend, Kyousuke’s sister.
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