Beloved 'Yubi no Ue Series' from 'Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu' Character Lineup to Relaunch with Renewed Designs, Sparking Buzz Online

Twenty characters from the beloved "Yubi no Ue Series" (On-Finger Series), official deformed characters from the popular anime and game "Touken Ranbu" under the "Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu" lineup, are set to reappear with renewed designs. This announcement has generated significant buzz, particularly on social media, with "Yubi no Ue" even ranking among Yahoo!'s trending topics, showcasing its high level of public attention.

The primary change in this renewal is a 'skin tone-up' for the characters. This update has largely been met with positive feedback from fans, with comments such as "Their skin tone is brighter! Definitely better than before!!!" and "I'm so happy they're being renewed to be fairer-skinned, it makes them easier to carry around 💞". However, the mention of "price changes due to rising material costs" has also led to some fans expressing concerns about an increase in price.

The "Yubi no Ue Series" owes its popularity to its adorable designs, palm-sized portability, and "collectible price range despite high cuteness and quality." For fans who missed out on previous releases, this re-release is highly anticipated. Expressions of joy include "I wanted them, so I'll buy once pre-orders start" and "I wanted Aoe-chan, so this is a relief."

Furthermore, following this renewed re-release, there's a growing demand for the addition of characters not currently in the lineup. Specific character requests like "Please, Hizen Tadahiro for the Yubi no Ue series 🙏" and "New releases... Date characters for Yubi no Ue..." are being voiced, raising expectations for future series developments. Pre-orders are expected to commence sequentially at anime shops nationwide and online stores.

The context

'Touken Ranbu' is a highly popular Japanese media franchise that originated as a collectible card browser game in 2015. It features famous historical Japanese swords anthropomorphized into handsome male characters known as 'Touken Danshi' (Sword Men). The franchise has since expanded into various adaptations, including anime series, stage plays, musicals, and live-action films, gaining a large and dedicated fanbase both in Japan and internationally.

'Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu' is a spin-off line featuring chibi (deformed) versions of these popular characters, appealing to fans who enjoy more cutesy or playful renditions. The 'Yubi no Ue Series' (literally "On-Finger Series") refers to a specific line of small, highly collectible plush dolls or figures designed to be placed on a finger, making them portable and easy to display or carry around.

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