Hakujaden - Bai-Niang (Siccaluna Koubou)Bai-Niang · Siccaluna Koubou

This figure of Bai-Niang from Hakujaden is produced by Siccaluna Koubou and stands approximately 215mm tall. It depicts the central character from what is widely regarded as a landmark in animation history. Hakujaden, known in English as The White Snake Enchantress, is a 1958 Japanese animated fantasy film and the first color anime feature film, produced by Toei Doga. The story is an adaptation of the Chinese Legend of the White Snake, following Xu Xian, a young boy who once owned a pet snake that magically transforms into the beautiful princess Bai-Niang. The lovers are separated by the monk Fa-Hai, who believes Bai-Niang is an evil spirit. In the end, Bai-Niang sacrifices her magical powers to remain in human form, proving her love for Xu Xian is genuine. The film was a massive production involving over 65,000 animation cels and was selected for the Cannes Classics section in 2019. This figure from Siccaluna Koubou honors the historical significance of the character and film, capturing Bai-Niang's elegant design in a substantial 215mm tall presentation.