Sugiyama Supi Yutaka's "Cinema" Figure Theory, Vol. 1: "S.H.Figuarts: Captain MARVEL (Avengers: Endgame)"

The first issue is dedicated to the latest S.H.Figuarts Captain MARVEL (Avengers: Endgame) and S.H.Figuarts Captain MARVEL figures of Captain MARVEL, a popular character from MARVEL!

Many people want to keep their favorite hero movie or monster movie character at hand. BANDAI SPIRITS' collector's item brand "TAMASHII NATIONS"'s Cinema figures will fulfill such a wish. I would like to talk about its charm from the perspective of a film writer.
This time it's Captain MARVEL from the blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) that made the world go round last year.

First, let's briefly explain this character.
Various heroes appear in MARVEL Cinematic Universe (MCU) work starting with 2008's "Iron Man", but it is probably no exaggeration to say that the strongest at the moment, "Captain MARVEL Warriors".
In the movie, it is drawn as follows.

Carol Danvers, a female U.S. military pilot in the 1980s, becomes embroiled in a conflict between Alien, and as a result, becomes a superhuman with tremendous power, bathed in the power of the universe. His ability is terribly almost immortal and superhuman. In addition to its ability to fly, it can also fly in outer space, firing energy waves (plasma blasts) from its fists. She can destroy a huge space battleship by herself. Because he fought evenly with Thanos in the Avengers: Endgame.
When I was exposed to power, I temporarily lost my memory and thought I was an alien, but I regained my memory in the 90's. Then he travels to outer space to protect Alien race. Nick Fury of the international peacekeeping organization Shield, who was later involved in the creation of the Avengers, met her when he was young, and only Nick Fury knows the existence of this hero. (This part is drawn in the movie "Captain MARVEL") Captain MARVEL and Nick Fury in the other side of the universe are in a relationship where they can contact with "super high performance pager", but for Nick Fury she is Biggest trump card. Don't call me for nothing. However, since the biggest incident in MCU history occurred in "Avengers: Infinity War" (18 years), Nick Fury finally called. And it's a big success in "Avengers: Endgame".
In the movie "Captain MARVEL" (19 years) and "Avengers: Infinity War", the first part of the movie had long hair, but in the latter half it will be this short version.

When I saw S.H.Figuarts, I thought that the scene where the hero flies with his left hand raised in the air was reproduced. There are not many heroes in the MCU who can fly like this. Iron Man The Mighty Thor is actually pulling Mjolnir by its propulsive force. Wanda and Vision can fly, but they are floating in the air. She, on the other hand, can fly on her own. That's why this figure can reproduce this pose that only Captain MARVEL can do.

In addition, the modeling of the front and back also captures the features of this character well. From a so-called male point of view, sexiness and cuteness are among the elements expected of female heroes. Black Widow, Wanda, Wasp are bewitching. Black Panther's sister Shuri is cute. But this Captain MARVEL is very grateful. There is a burning coolness rather than a moe-like cuteness. I think his aura as a hero and his true strength are comparable to Captain America, and the frontal photo of this figure makes me feel exactly that.

By the way, I don't call Captain MARVEL a heroine, but a hero. In American comics, such female characters are not called superheroines, but called superhero women or female heroes. Maybe it's because the heroine has a nuance like a romantic drama, or a hero (male) as a partner? So it doesn't matter if you are female or male. Anyway, it is a dignified hero figure. Even so, as those who have seen the movie will know, this Captain MARVEL shows the loveliness of a woman in the play. In "Avengers: Endgame", when she helped Tony Stark on the brink of despair, she was as warm as a mother Spider-Man Captain MARVEL is also attractive as a woman. The back view of this figure properly reproduces the feminine beauty of this character. In particular, this version of Captain MARVEL has short hair, so if you don't do it well, you'll be mistaken for a male hero, but I think this figure does both.

It's also nice to be able to reproduce the plasma blast from both fists and the energy aura that covers the whole body, which is a symbol of her power. It's also fascinating that the energy wraps around her body when she exerts her best power.

I think some people like her in the movie "Captain MARVEL" which is not a shortcut. This is also S.H.Figuarts. This is a separate part that can reproduce the "Mohican mode" (the face becomes a mask and the hair becomes like a Mohican) in the play.
In "Mohawk mode", you will feel a space hero reminiscent of a certain giant transformation special effects hero, but it is shaped so that you can clearly tell that you are a woman just by this mouth. I'm wondering which version to decorate (laughs)

Captain MARVEL is said to be a key figure driving the future of the MCU. So, if you're going to start collecting MCU hero figures, try putting her in the center; I think you'll love it. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview Brie Larson, who played Captain MARVEL, when she came to Japan to promote another movie. I think it was right after it was announced that she would be playing Captain MARVEL. At that time, I showed her a comic book version of Captain MARVEL figure and said, "I'm looking forward to it!" and she smiled brightly. If I ever have the chance to meet Brie Larson again, I definitely want to show her this figure and tell her, "It was awesome!"

Text: Sugiyama Supitoyo

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