‘I will become the only Agito!’
Saint, that’s one word to describe Kaoru Kino. A former surgeon, he was praised for his brilliance. However, he lost his right arm due to winter expedition accident with his brother, where he received transplant of his dead brother’s right arm after the said accident. Despite his loss of license, Kino still performs surgery for those that desperately need his talent. After Akatsuki-Gou incident, Kino evolved into Agito (or rather, Another Agito). Obsessed is another word, as he started attacking Ryo and Shouichi to become the only Agito. However, towards the end, Kino realized his mistake and fights alongside Agito. Bandai released SHF Another Agito for those that loves Kino-sensei (like Vangelus‘ subtitle friend)
Another Agito comes with 4 pairs of hands (2 fists already on figure itself) and two wing scarves. There are two sets of head, one which reveals Another Agito’s teeth (pre-Rider Kick head) and the one which seals the teeth. The hands themselves look phenomenal, as each finger joints have grooves on them and the overall look has organic feels to them.
The name of the game is details, and Another Agito scores really high on it.
Immediately you will notice an organic overall look, with grooves, veins, and serious muscle tones. The body mass feels different as well, straying from the lanky look of usual SHFs. It’s like one day, someone in Bandai got sick of some people bitching about how SHFs are skinny and decided to give them a big FUCK YOU by injecting Another Agito with some serious steroids. The bodywork looks bulky without being too bulky, an exact look from Agito series. Front to back, there are just in-surmount of details which further elevates Another Agito aesthetically. The scarves are attached to wings, which even has feather details molded in. Bandai really took no prisoner with Another Agito’s detail works. It’s not just molded details that work, it’s also the paint job. The helmet has a gradient paintjob to it, and every paint apps are done excellent. As Vangelus pointed out in his Another Agito review, the shoulder armor does feel naturally set onto AA’s arms, but it’s not just the shoulder armors. Even though AA has two different tone of greens (armor and the rest of dark green have slight discrepancy in contrast), they work together so well that the entire color scheme feels natural. The only nitpick I can think of is that Agito symbol on AA’s left shoulder has no red outline, but that is easily disregarded.
Another Agito still maintains the usual articulations. His scarves can rotate around due to its ball pegs, and his head is on double-jointed neck as well. His ankle joints are ball peg joint, much like Domon Kashuu SHF. While not as versatile as triple ankle joints, it does help maintain the ankle details while having good amount of ankle articulation. Let’s face it, that ankle bracelets are pimp. Even with insect legs sticking up, the knee articulation is not hindered in any matter due to the insect legs being soft rubber (same with arm insect legs).
To switch the heads, simply pop out one head and peg another head onto the ball peg on top of the neck. In few occasionals it may take more than one try but most of time, its relatively easy to replace heads.
Another Agito’s henshin belt looks terrific as well. There are numbers of pieces carved in and molded in. Even without using clear plastic, the center of belt manages to look semi-realistic.
You may be the ultimate Agito in the series, but I am the ultimate Agito in Figuarts world!!!
Yes, I’ve seen this in a movie somewhere. I believe it was called Face Off….
Hey you, Imagin!! Come here and fight me!!
…What did you call me??
(well, he does kinda look like Imagin without the mouth-guard…albeit frightening Imagin)
Lesson of the day: Never call Kaoru Kino ‘Imagin’
VERDICT: 5 FUCK YES YOU ARE TEH ULTIMATE AGITO! out of 5
As far as Kamen Rider SHFs go, Another Agito is by far the best. With rich details, show-accurate proportion, great articulations, and good enough play-ability, Agito triumphs over all Rider figures so far (will see when IXA and Double come out next year). Absolutely recommended to Agito fans, and even general Kamen Rider fans. Maybe this will finally get you to watch Kamen Rider Agito if you haven’t already.
