Devilman - Asuka Ryou - Chess Piece - Devilman Checkmate Collection - Devilman Checkmate Collection 1st Pieces (Mobydick)Asuka Ryou · Mobydick

This chess piece figure of Asuka Ryou is produced by Mobydick as part of the Devilman Checkmate Collection, specifically the 1st Pieces set. Standing approximately 55mm tall, it was released on August 13, 2002. The collection features characters from Devilman, the influential manga and anime series by Go Nagai, designed as chess-themed collectibles. Asuka Ryou is a central figure in the Devilman story, a mysterious and charismatic individual who draws protagonist Akira Fudo into a conflict against demons. Ryou possesses knowledge of the demon world and orchestrates events that lead to Akira's fusion with the demon Amon, creating the being known as Devilman. The Checkmate Collection was issued in random assortments, meaning specific pieces could not be guaranteed when ordering, adding an element of chance to the collecting experience. Each figure in the set represents a different chess piece type, with Asuka Ryou designated as one of the character pieces in this debut release from Mobydick.