NARUTO SHIPPUDEN - Ay - Figure 20cm

Plunge into the heart of epic battles for justice and self-transcendence with one of the saga's most fearsome and determined heroes. Designed by renowned manufacturer Banpresto, this statuette perfectly captures all of Ay's martial fluidity, deadly grace and determination. An exceptional model that's a must-have to celebrate the strategic intensity and grandeur of the work in your collection.

The history and lore of the object

Raised in the military rigour of the hidden village of Kumo and successor to the line of proud Lightning Warriors, the Fourth Raikage is driven to master combat techniques of superhuman power. Initially driven by a fierce desire to protect his adopted brother Killer Bee and his people from the most colossal threats posed by the Akatsuki, his path changed radically when he took the lead of the Shinobi Alliance in a series of epic battles. By learning to trust his ferocious determination and his lightning chakra armour, which gives him prodigious speed, he puts his devastating martial art at the service of peace, gradually rising to the rank of indispensable protector and respected leader of his village.

This figurine immortalises his imposing, powerful presence, sublimated by the moving postures and dynamism that characterise the finest creations in this collection, which specialises in rendering the cleanest, most imposing designs. It faithfully reproduces his fluid musculature, his concentrated facial features and the iconic posture that shows his absolute concentration before pouncing on his opponents. It's a striking snapshot of his physical power, ready to smash through enemy lines.