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The world of figure collecting is always mutating with price tags flirting with absurdity, decency laws threatening livelihoods and art being elevated to the next level. Then there is FuRyu who has pulled a move that feels like satire: introducing Tenitol Petit, a budget-tier spin-off of their already budget-friendly Tenitol line. The idea is to go cheaper, smaller and somehow still keep them charming. And leading this charge? A springtime icon: Sakura Miku Cool Style.

FuRyu’s Tenitol line was born to fill the gap between prize figures and premium scales. With the success of Good Smile's Pop Up Parade line, FuRyu got in on the non scale figure hype. The goal was to have decent sculpting, expressive poses, and thematic flair, all without the wallet trauma. The outcome for many of these did not hit the mark and with prices rising, prize figures could be a much better option.

Tenitol Petit could be a course correction, offering non-scale figures at an even lower price point. This makes it a much more competitive option and adds accessibility. These could be great figures for collectors who want style and character presence without committing to shelf-dominating statues.

In theory, non-scales should be able to fit anywhere. Great for tight displays or desk setups. Since they are low price, you can build a themed collection without a large financial investment. A smaller size could mean more focused detail on areas that count. Sakura Miku Cool Style definitely nails the friendly price but how about other factors?

Based on a fresh illustration by Icomochi, this Sakura Miku trades her usual ethereal elegance for a sporty, streetwear-inspired vibe.

Icomochi was also responsible for Taito’s Fashion Series, Sporty Miku prize figure. For comparing quality and detail, I think this is a good figure to go off.

In terms of nailing the artist's style, Sakura Miku does a better job. Icomochi is a very popular artist with over 700k followers on X. Responsible for iconic designs like Hololive’s FUWAMOCO, Icomochi has a large fan base. Regardless of your love for Miku, if you love Icomochi’s characters, this figure represents their style well.

For the figure, Miku has a breezy pose, a confident smirk, and just enough sakura motifs to remind you she’s still spring’s poster girl. It is identifiable as a Sakura Miku figure but if her name wasn't on her jacket, you could probably fool someone into thinking it was an original character.

The design is great. The Cool Style outfit is a welcome deviation from the usual frilly Miku fare. It’s playful, modern and surprisingly spunky. Soft pinks meet crisp whites. The blue accessories like the bandage and shoe laces add some variety and help make the subdued palette pop.

The paintwork is unsurprisingly lacking a bit. From promotional photos, the leaves for the cherries on her hat look the same color as the blue accents. There isn't a whole lot of shading and things are a bit flat. Given the price and the artist behind the design who generally doesn't use bright, flashy colors, it isn't a big issue but something to think about. The Sporty Miku is a more vibrant figure that grabs attention more but has the same, if not worse issues with painting (no shading).

The sculpt does a good job capturing movement with her jacket slightly open, strings dangling and hair gently blowing in a nice spring breeze. Her bangs look like they are using some translucent plastic. The rest of the figure doesn't have much added detail. The hat is acceptable but does look a little cheap. Compared to the Sporty Miku, there isn't much to say that stands out. The Sporty Miku has some differences in her inner and outer jacket giving the appearance of different textures. The see-through pouch is a bit of added fun. Again, for the price you can't really expect more.

To keep the price low, the base is just a simple disc. It’s functional, but uninspired. Size wise it is around 190mm which is significantly smaller than your standard 1/7 scale (around 250mm for Miku) but in line with prize figures. It is larger than some of her Pop Up Parade competitors so this would make a decent display piece and not completely overshadowed by other figures in a collection.

This figure is definitely a great entry point for new collectors, a casual pickup for veterans and a nice way to pad out a display. For fans of Hatsune Miku, especially her seasonal variants, Sakura Miku Cool Style offers a fresh take. She is currently available for pre-order and you can save 25% with our early bird discount!

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