Hanayamata - Sasame Yaya - Ichiban Kuji - Ichiban Kuji Hanayamata - Kyun-Chara (Banpresto)Sasame Yaya · Banpresto

This Kyun-Chara figure from Banpresto's Ichiban Kuji line features Sasame Yaya from the anime series Hanayamata. Standing approximately 100mm tall and crafted from ABS and PVC, this chibi-style collectible captures Yaya in a compact, adorable format typical of the Kyun-Chara product line. Hanayamata follows a group of five girls who come together through their shared interest in Yosakoi, a traditional Japanese dance style. Sasame Yaya is characterized as a run-of-the-mill tsundere, fitting the classic archetype with a rose theme that complements her jealous tendencies. The series is described as lighthearted in nature, with each of the five main characters facing and overcoming personal dramas throughout the story. The anime is noted for its formulaic but charming approach to the slice-of-life genre. As part of Banpresto's Kyun-Chara series, which was developed as a competitor to Good Smile Company's popular Nendoroid line, this figure offers fans a small-scale PVC representation of Yaya when no Nendoroid versions of the Hanayamata cast were produced.