Auu, Makoto Sawatari
March 11th, 2008
Makoto Sawatari is kind of annoying, but I like her. I’m still only four or five episodes into Kanon (2006), so I don’t really know the story that she can’t remember. Too bad ADV had a hiccup which has messed up the distribution and delivery dates for a little bit, but should be back on track soon. Oddly enough, I think this figure actually came out on time.
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Review of Makoto Sawatari from Max Factory
Makoto is a figure I picked up because I knew the character and I liked the sculpt — the hair fluttering in the wind and the playful pose. She’s a cute figure with the big over-sized boots and the striped socks. I do wonder if I’ll wind up liking the figure more or less once I’ve seen Makoto’s arc.
The finish on the figure is good save for a spot on her hair where strand pieces probably join and form a slightly rough patch. Her base has “Kanon” molded into it. Some people probably like that, but I don’t care for it. Most of the time when the series name is molded into the base I find it kind of ugly.
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More Random Talk
I kind of wanted to stick with the dramatic shadows lighting like I did with a couple of shots in the Kino set, but I don’t know if that would have suited Makoto. So went with a low contrast on white setup to keep a softer mood. And last week while wandering in the craft store I saw that my little chicks also came in pink. So yes, you can rolleyes at me using the chicks again.
Foo-bar-baz has a really nice set for Makoto. For those curious to know what color, go there (hint: check the color of the chicks). Shino also got Makoto and went crazy on the diorama.
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March 11th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I really liked Kanon, I was kinda sad how Makoto arc ended but still was very cute. The photo set is simple and good balanced lighting. How’s the photo book progress?! Don’t forget I want one ^^
March 11th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I like what I’ve seen of Kanon so far. As far as the book, I didn’t get a chance this weekend, but it’s coming along. Hope to send it to the printer for a test in the next week or two.
March 11th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Hehe, that is such a cute figure, it almost makes me want to watch the show! I love her boots and socks and the little chickies
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The picket fence shot is awesomely perfect
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March 11th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I think the chicks are cute, I can almost hear them going “cheep cheep!” in my head as I imagine a gaggle of chicks would ^^
The sculpt was really done nicely for this figure, everything from the hair to the top to how the end of her skirt juts out as she leans forwards.
Kanon is one pretty sweet anime, maybe when you finish Makoto’s arc, you’ll follow up and let us know if you like the figure more or less then? :p
March 11th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Your photography skills is wicked sick!
March 11th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Those chicks are so funny ^^;
The more I see her, the more I am impatient to receive that lovely figure of Makoto.
Would never have imagined it was this color… kindda original ^^;
5th picture is a cruel teasing dude
March 11th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Man she’s as cute as the chicks!
March 11th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I just recieved mine today, very lovely. My only real complaint is the lack of extras. I was hoping for Piro to be included or maybe just castoff, oh well.
I’m REALLY hoping that Max Factory releases figures for the other Kanon girls as well. Come on MaxFac, announce a figure of my lovely Shiori-chan!
March 11th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
very nice photos, love the sharpness and also the chicks
agree with kenny, you are the man for figure photos
March 11th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
As usual, Super Rats, great job with the camera work. You have this amazing talent with white-boxing, I can only hope to pick up the same ability you did to get such crisp, lovely pictures.
March 11th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
those chicks are really cute, wish I could get them here. The one thing I really like about this figure is the hair, I am a sucker for long wind blown hair :). great set of photos as usual
March 11th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Props, like the chicks, add to your pictures so they’re always welcomed ^^.
March 11th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
she looks amazing, i read this the moment mine arrived at the door so it just added to the awesomeness! she really is an amazing figure and i love your photos!
March 12th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Thanks everyone. As always too nice.
As far as the fifth shot goes
The skirt is really short, but in a cute way, so I didn’t want to go too pervy with the photos.
I’m kind of surprised by the figure. I didn’t pre-order until about two weeks before release, but it was the hair, the outfit, and finally seeing some of the show that got me to order. Makoto’s just got such a happy thing going on in this figure. Now I have to go see if Ayu has been restocked and hope MF go ahead and release a few more Kanon figs.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
aww she looks so cute with all the tiny chicks
The fifth photo with the close up of her hair in the wind looks really awesome.
March 13th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
An innovation in colour coding ^_^ & pink chicks! Cho kawaii!!!
Kanon is an odd show for sure but I think part of its power and charm is that it GETS you! This Makoto sculpt is amazing when you relate it to her role in the story, I wonder if you’ll agree after you get to know her a little better. Fabulous shots as always. Can’t wait for my Makoto now ^^
March 14th, 2008 at 2:02 am
“I do wonder if I’ll wind up liking the figure more or less once I’ve seen Makoto’s arc.”
I don’t know either - I didn’t, but you probably will
March 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I’m pretty much a sucker for these sad shows. But, it seems like distribution of the dvds is still kind of messed up so I’m still waiting.