So, Demon Slayer figures, huh? Yeah, I kinda fell down that rabbit hole. It wasn’t planned, not in the slightest. It just sort of… happened.
It all kicked off pretty innocently. I’d finished watching the anime, absolutely loved it, you know how it goes. Tanjiro, man, that character really got to me. I just had this casual thought, “You know, a small figure of him would look pretty cool on my desk.” Just one. That was the plan. Famous last words, am I right?
So, I started my quest. First, I just browsed online, looking at what was out there. And wow, it was a bit of a minefield. So many options! Tiny ones, huge ones, ones that cost an arm and a leg, and then some that looked, well, a bit dodgy. It was genuinely overwhelming at the start. I didn’t know what was what, who made good stuff, or what a fair price was.
My first actual buy? I remember it clearly. I decided to go for a Banpresto figure of Tanjiro. They seemed like a good starting point – decent quality without emptying my pockets completely. I tracked it down, placed the order, and then the waiting game began. When that box finally arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Carefully unboxing it, checking out all the details, even that new plastic smell. It was pretty exciting, not gonna lie.
And then, well, you can’t just have Tanjiro sitting there all by himself, can you? It just didn’t feel right. So, obviously, Nezuko had to join him. That’s when the slope got real slippery. Because after Nezuko, I thought, “Well, Zenitsu is hilarious, gotta have him.” And then, of course, Inosuke. You can’t forget Inosuke. My desk started to get a little crowded, but in a good way.
That’s when I started to learn the ropes. I discovered things like pre-orders. Oh boy, pre-orders. That was a whole new level of commitment, paying for something months in advance. Then there was the agony of missing out on a release and seeing the aftermarket prices skyrocket. It was a steep learning curve. I also quickly learned about bootlegs – those sneaky fakes. You really have to be careful where you buy from. I spent a lot of time squinting at product photos, trying to spot inconsistencies.
Over time, I found myself getting pickier. I wasn’t just grabbing any figure. I started looking closely at the sculpt, the paint application, the pose. “Does this really capture the character’s vibe?” I’d ask myself. I started to explore different lines too. There are the super cute Nendoroids, the posable Figmas, and then the really impressive, but also pricier, scale figures. My wallet definitely started to feel the strain, but the joy of getting a really well-made figure was worth it.
And space! Let’s talk about space. That “one little figure” idea? Yeah, that quickly turned into needing a dedicated shelf. Then that shelf got full. I had to actually buy new shelving units just for my growing Demon Slayer crew. It’s funny how they seem to multiply when you’re not looking.
Part of the fun for me now is arranging them. I try to set up little scenes, get dynamic poses, make it look like they’re interacting. It’s like having my own miniature Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. I’ll spend a good hour just tweaking their positions until it looks just right.
So now, I’ve got a pretty decent little collection. It’s not one of those huge, room-filling ones you see some people have online, but every single figure I own, I chose carefully. For me, it’s not just about owning pieces of plastic. It’s the whole experience: the thrill of the hunt for a specific figure, the anticipation of a new release, the satisfaction of finding a good deal, and then, finally, the joy of unboxing it and finding the perfect spot for it.
They just bring a bit of brightness to my space, a little reminder of a series and characters I really connect with. Sure, my bank account gives a little groan sometimes, and I’ve had a few raised eyebrows when another box shows up at the door, but hey, everyone has their thing, right? This is one of mine. And honestly, it’s a small price for that little bit of daily joy. Each figure has a story, a memory attached to how I got it. So yeah, that’s pretty much my journey with Demon Slayer figures. Started small, and well, it just kinda grew. Just a bit.
