Koukaku Kidotai ARISE - Kusanagi Motoko - ARTFX J - 1/8 (Kotobukiya)Kusanagi Motoko · 1/8 · Kotobukiya

The ARTFX J Kusanagi Motoko from Koukaku Kidotai ARISE (Ghost in the Shell: Arise) is a 1/8 scale figure produced by Kotobukiya. This figure depicts the iconic cybernetic protagonist from the Arise installment of the Ghost in the Shell franchise. Ghost in the Shell: Arise serves as a prequel to the original Ghost in the Shell storyline, exploring Motoko Kusanagi's earlier career before she became the legendary leader of Public Security Section 9. The Arise series presents a younger, more rebellious Motoko, with a redesigned visual aesthetic that distinguishes her from the versions seen in the 1995 film and Stand Alone Complex series. The story delves into her origins as a full-body cyborg and the circumstances that shaped her into the formidable operative fans know. The franchise as a whole explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the relationship between humanity and technology in a near-future cyberpunk setting. Standing approximately 172mm tall at 1/8 scale, the figure is made from PVC. It was released on August 8, 2016, and is part of Kotobukiya's ARTFX J line, which focuses on Japanese pop culture characters.