Reverse Studio
Nanjing's detail-first studio with a gift for mechanical surprises
At a glance
- Status
- Active.
- Based in
- Nanjing in Jiangsu Province China.
- Known for
- Girls' Frontline and Mushroom Girls figures; detailed bases that can include functional wind-up music boxes.
- Good fit
- Collectors who enjoy scenic displays and mechanical features alongside the character sculpt.
- Before buying
- Check which mechanical features and base extras the specific release includes before ordering.
- Research coverage
- Developing
TL;DR
- A young Nanjing studio with global distribution handled by Good Smile Company.
- Known for Girls' Frontline, the Mushroom Girls original-character series, and debut releases with functional music-box bases.
- Prices run roughly 17,000 to 30,000 yen ($115-$200 USD), with working base mechanisms contributing to the upper range.
Music Box Bases and Mechanical Charm
Reverse Studio's debut figure had a functional wind-up music box built into its base. That willingness to go beyond static display has defined the brand from day one. Nanjing Manyuge Trading Co. ('Comic Feather Pavilion') founded the Nanjing studio on July 20, 2021, and Good Smile Company handles global distribution.
The debut release was OTs-14 from Girls' Frontline, with its weapon made by Tangerine Cat Industries.
Girls’ Frontline, Mushroom Girls, and Wind-Up Bases
The Mushroom Girls series, comprising six characters based on mushrooms, attracted notable collector attention. Sculptors include Matsuyukisou, Reflex, and Phoenix. The studio is expanding into Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium and Neural Cloud alongside NIKKE and Mushoku Tensei.
Standard releases start at 17,000 yen (~$115 USD), while pieces with working mechanisms or elaborate bases approach 30,000 yen (~$200 USD).
GFL Collectors and Mechanical Feature Fans
Fans of Girls' Frontline and Girls' Frontline 2 will find the studio well-positioned for those series. The addition of NIKKE and Mushoku Tensei suggests the catalog will grow beyond its initial niche. Working mechanisms and elaborate bases push figures toward the upper price range, so check which extras a release includes before ordering.