Doukyuusei - Sakuma Chiharu (Banpresto)Sakuma Chiharu · Banpresto

This prepainted figure from Banpresto features Sakuma Chiharu, a character from the classic visual novel Doukyuusei. Originally released in August 1997, this figure represents an early era of anime collectibles based on dating sim properties. Doukyuusei is a landmark visual novel series that helped define the romance and dating simulation genre in Japan. The game features multiple heroines whose stories the player can pursue, with Sakuma Chiharu being one of the memorable characters from the cast. Banpresto produced figures of several heroines from the series, including Kurokawa Satomi, Misuzu Katagiri, and others, reflecting the popularity of the franchise during the late 1990s visual novel boom. As a product of its era, this figure carries the sculpting and manufacturing characteristics typical of late-1990s anime collectibles. The JAN code 4983164738216 identifies this specific release. Collectors of vintage anime figures will appreciate this piece as a representation of early visual novel merchandise history.