Kamen Rider 555 is the 13th installment in the Kamen Rider series from 2003. The villains of this series are the Orphnoch, a mutated evolution of zombie-like human monsters with animal or plant characteristics. Several of these Orphnochs retain their human morality and work to protect humanity. The Wolf, Horse, and Wildcat Orphnochs are the main characters of the series, but Crane is a major recurring "good" character with a seemingly massive fanbase (if the merchandise and subsequent CCG and videogame appearances is any indication). I've always been really drawn to the Kamen Rider monster aesthetic... especially when there is a strong animal theme. I bought this figure blindly back in 2004 and only worked to learn about her later. The Orphnochs have an added appeal of being a monochromatic gray/stone palette which looks awesome in group scenes. There are quite a few females represented, but Crane was always the standout to me. Let's check her out below!
As usual with Japanese Vinyl figures like this, Crane Orphnoch had no packaging, but only a hangtag with a dangling card. My card was tossed two decades ago. This pic is above swiped from the internet.
Crane Orphnoch has only three points of articulation: swivel joints at her waist and shoulders.
Some of her other merch has wings. Some day I will get a figure with full wings.
There are about a billion Orphnochs.
I think this large group is supposed to be representative of the characters in a video game.
Time for a Comparison Pic!
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