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A little over ten years ago, Expelled From Paradise arrived as a rare collaboration between two titans of modern anime: director Seiji Mizushima, known for his work on Fullmetal Alchemist, and writer Gen Urobuchi, the creative force behind Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Fate/Zero. Their combined experience produced a sleek, philosophical sci‑fi film that blended digital‑age existentialism with high‑energy mecha action.

Now, a decade later, Good Smile Company commemorates this milestone with a gorgeous 1/7 scale figure of the film’s heroine, Angela Balzac.

For those unfamiliar with the film, Expelled From Paradise is set in a future where most of humanity has abandoned physical bodies and uploaded their consciousness into DEVA, a digital society orbiting a ruined Earth. Angela Balzac, one of DEVA’s elite security agents, is dispatched to the planet’s surface after a mysterious hacker infiltrates the system.

Though she appears to be a confident woman in her twenties within the virtual world, Angela is given a physical form in a newly generated "material body" that is not yet complete, an unintended side effect of accelerating her deployment to Earth. Her journey forces her to confront the limits of a life lived entirely in data, and her character blends sharp intelligence, combat prowess and a surprising vulnerability as she experiences the physical world for the first time.

People love Expelled from Paradise for its sci‑fi action with a surprisingly thoughtful story. Angela Balzac stands out as a heroine who begins as a confident but emotionally detached DEVA agent and slowly transforms as she experiences real life on Earth, making her both cool and unexpectedly relatable. Her mix of elite combat skills, digital‑age innocence and genuine character growth has made her a lasting fan favorite. The movie is perfect for anyone who enjoys cyberpunk worlds, mecha action, or character‑driven sci‑fi that balances seinen plot with fun.

Good Smile Company’s 10th Anniversary figure captures Angela at her most iconic, translating her duality into a sculpt that feels alive with motion. Her long blonde hair, exaggerated in length due to the rushed creation of her body, flows dramatically behind her, sculpted with a sense of weightlessness that echoes the film’s cyber‑aesthetic.

The glossy, form‑fitting combat suit she wears throughout the movie is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, from the subtle panel lines to the metallic accents that highlight her role as a high‑spec agent. The pose strikes a perfect balance between elegance and readiness, as if she’s just stepped out of her mecha unit Arhan and is preparing for her next mission.

You can also appreciate the attention paid to the smaller details that define Angela visually. The shading on her suit adds depth without becoming overly busy, and the crisp separation between matte and gloss finishes gives the figure a premium feel.

Even the base contributes to the storytelling: minimalist enough not to distract, but futuristic enough to evoke DEVA’s digital environment.

This is the kind of figure that rewards close inspection to truly appreciate the level of detail and thought. Even the addition of the flower she holds is nothing close to an after thought. It feels like a genuine tribute to her journey rather than just a static pose.

The sculpt’s smooth surfaces and crisp contours echo the movie’s digital sheen, while the expressive face and Angela’s signature blue eyes captures the mix of determination and curiosity that defines her character. It’s a piece that feels both faithful to the film and elevated by a decade of figure‑making craftsmanship.

If you've never seen Expelled From Paradise but enjoy a slightly darker story, you should give it a watch. A sequel is slated for the end of 2026! For fans of Angela Balzac, this 10th Anniversary figure is a celebration of a unique sci‑fi gem and a heroine who still feels ahead of her time. Good Smile Company has created a tribute worthy of the film’s creators and its enduring themes, making it a standout addition to any collection and a beautiful way to honor a story that continues to resonate ten years later.

You can pre-order Angela now in preparation for her anticipated March 2027 release!

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