Review of nanoblock Mitsuri Kanroji NBCC_112

Mitsuri Kanroji build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Mitsuri Kanroji build. Mitsuri Kanroji is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBCC_112

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Mitsuri Kanroji build front view

Mitsuri Kanroj is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The build begins with a layer of skin-tone brick on the base with pink for the hair on the back of her head. I built the head on my nanoblock pad. Her head is more tricky than a lot of the other Demon Slayer builds because of the detail in her hair. Other than the hair, the head goes up in straightforward layers.

Once you build the main unit of the head, you add the detail to the front of the head. I found these to be confusing instructions, but I figured it out.

Mitsuri Kanroji build side view

After finishing the head, it’s time to move on to the body.

The body begins with a layer of smaller bricks. There are 2 bricks with studs on the sides, so the layer doesn’t lie flat, so you can’t build the body on the nanoblock pad. The next layer connects all the bricks in the base layer so the body can easily be held.

The next couple of layers are straightforward.

Mitsuri Kanroji wears her jacket open. This means that her breasts are visible. There is a step where you add her breasts. The fact that the bricks aren’t lined up with the other body bricks isn’t clear from the instructions. After adding the breasts, there is a final step to complete the body.

Mitsuri Kanroji build back view

The next step is to connect the head to the body.

There are a few more steps to add some details. First, there is her hair in front. The instructions for these hair bits were a bit rough. By looking at the picture on the box, I could figure out how the hair should look. The last step is to add her sword to the front and back of the body.

So far, I have built 10 of the Demon Slayer nanoblock builds, which is by the most challenging of the figures. Mitsuri Kanroji has the most complicated hair in terms of various bricks used to create both while building the head and in the final details. She also has a lot more detail in her body than a lot of the other builds.

Mitsuri Kanroji build front 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • I really like her hair and how much detail was put into creating it
  • I really appreciated that you could adjust and make her breasts larger and smaller. Some of the older builds for busty female characters had breasts that seemed huge compared to the rest of the build

Things I didn’t like:

  • I wish the hilt of the sword was a short brick or that the back was 2 bricks long so that the hilt and sword were different lengths

Review of nanoblock Muichiro Tokito NBCC_111

Muichiro Tokito Build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Muichiro Tokito build. Muichiro Tokito is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBCC_111

Number of Pieces: 170

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Muichiro Tokito front view

Muichiro Tokito is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

Muichiro Tokito side view

Normally when there are both navy and black bricks, it can be hard to tell which color which. There is enough navy in this build in this kit, so it is clear which color is which.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The build begins with a layer of skin-tone brick on the base. I build the head on my nanoblock pad. The main sections goes up in straightforward layers. There are some bricks just hanging out off the head, which looks a bit odd until the build is completed.

The next step is to build the hair at the front of the head. It can be a bit tricky to get the center section completely centered. Then you add the front hair fringe.

The last section of the head is the hair in the back. I started by doing the reversed steps, so I needed to rebuild the section. Once I was paying full attention, it was very straightforward.

Muichiro Tokito back view

After finishing the head, it’s time to move on to the body.

The body begins with a layer of navy and white. in goes up in layers adding details to the outfit. Once you add his left arm onto the build, you can no longer use the nanoblock pad because of the studs coming out the side.

At one point, you flip the build over. I have problems reading instructions when the build is upside down. I had problems getting the legs lined up because I mirrored things around several times. After adding the legs, you add the feet and the stabilizer brick.

Then you attach the sword to Muichiro Tokito’s left side. These connect to the front and back of the build.

The final step is to connect the head to the body.

Muichiro Tokito 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • I really like the multi-colored hair and how the hair is built

Things I didn’t like:

  • I wish the hilt of the sword was a short black or that the back was 2 blacks long so that the hilt and sword were different lengths

Review of nanoblock Tengen Uzui NBCC_110

Tengen Uzui build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Tengen Uzui build. Tengen Uzui is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBCC_110

Number of Pieces: 180

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Tengen Uzui front view

Tengen Uzui used to be a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

Tengen Uzui side view

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The build begins with a layer of skin-tone brick on the base. I build the head on my nanoblock pad. The head goes up in layers. each layer is different between the eyes, hair, and face markings. I was very confused by the face marking while I was building them because they don’t really look like the character in the photo on the box.

Once the main head section is built, it’s time to add the details. Tengen Uzui has his hair up in the back, so you add the hair in the back. You also add blue trails that are coming off his headband. The last detail in the head is to add the headband.

Tengen Uzui back view

After finishing the head, it’s time to move on to the body.

The body begins with a white brick that goes up in layers. After a few layers, the main torso is completed.

The next step is to build and add the arms. The arms are very straightforward. Then you attach the head. At this point, the build won’t be able to stand on its own until you add the clear base at the end.

Then, you build and create the legs. I missed that the large round brick was centered on the smaller round brick, so I needed to fix that later. After adding the hips, the legs were easy to attach.

The next step is to build and attach Tengen Uzui’s sword. The swords are very straightforward to build and are easy to attach to the build.

The final step is to build the base of clear bricks. This allows the build to stand on its own.

Tengen Uzui 3/4 front view

Things I liked:

  • The double sword on his back is unique compared to the original build

Things I didn’t like:

  • The mark around his eye doesn’t really look like the mark from the anime

Review of nanoblock Time Machine NBCC_076

This post is a review of the nanoblock Time Machine build. The Time Machine is part of the nanoblock Character Collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection series? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_076 

Number of Pieces: 240

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Doraemon is known for having all kinds of tools. One of these is a Time Machine. You can use the Doraemon model NBCC_074 to have Doraemon sitting and controlling the machine.

The build begins by starting with a base and extending on the base. From there, you add additional detailed outlines on the base. You continue to build the details of the time machine. You build up the chair and the console as you build on each layer. I really like that the chair is set up so it’s compatible with the Doraemon build. I really like the details of the console and the use of clear bricks in the details.

Once you have created most of the machine, you flip it over and add the supports to tie the base bricks together. I think this step should have been earlier because I had problems with the base staying connected when I was building. The last thing you add is the lamp. Stacking 24 1×1 round pieces on top of each over is difficult to get straight. The final detail is the lamp. It was tricky to get the lamp on and getting the lamp set straight.

In general, I wasn’t super excited when I completed this build. The Time Machine by itself is a little boring because it is just a seat and a lamp. I did get excited; however, when I added the Sitting Doraemon (NBCC_074), I did in another build because it made it look a lot less empty.

Things I liked:

  • The playability of the set

Things I didn’t like:

  • The light is hard to get perfectly straight
  • The build is a little boring by itself

Review of nanoblock Sitting Doraemon NBCC_074

This post is a review of the nanoblock Doraemon build. The Doraemon is part of the nanoblock Character Collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection series? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_074

Number of Pieces: 330

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

Doraemon is a little robot from an anime for little kids. He has sorts of tools that he uses to help a little boy. He holds a special place in my heart since it was the only TV show I could understand while I was studying in Japan. I bought this kit to have him sit inside the Time Machine build.

You begin the build by creating the body. You start with a blue base that makes up the body’s core. You then add the white and adding the details of the feet. Next, you add the little red brick that makes up the tail. You then build up the feet and body by adding layers. Eventually, you get to add on arms and Doraemon’s little bell. The last stage of the body is adding the red that both holds the head and forms the collar.

The next part of the build is creating the head. I was thrilled that I had my nanoblock pad for this build. This is because you regularly add to the base with pieces connecting on the second layer over the first few steps. Once you have completed the first and second layers, you build up the head like usual. It is a general sphere build where you build the outside with a hollow inside. As you make the head, you add the details of the eyes, nose, and eyes. The final step of Doraemon is adding his whiskers. These are tricky because you are setting them at an angle instead of stacking bricks. I found it easier to put the main brick on the model first and then adding the slanted bricks.

Overall I really liked the Doraemon build. I think he is highly recognizable with great coloring. I like that there are details like the curved feet and the bell.

Things I liked:

  • The amount of detail in the character
  • I really like that Sitting Doraemon fits in the Time Machine build (Shown above)

Things I didn’t like:

  • The base of the head would have been hard without a nanoblock pad

Review of nanoblock Kyojuro Rengoku NBCC_094

Kyojuro Rengoku build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Kyojuro Rengoku build. Kyojuro Rengoku is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_094

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Kyojuro Rengoku front view

Kyojuro Rengoku was a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The head is lined up straight, so it is an easy base. Then you build the head in layers like a normal nanoblock build. As you build the head, you will add the details of the eyes. Kyojuro has long blond hair, which means that his hair is part of both the head and body build. You build the head in layers, and once it is complete, it’s time to build the body.

Kyojuro Rengoku back 3/4 view

In creating the body, first, you build the edges of the top, which is basically a bar of each color. You build the bar up until you add the arms and the rest of the body. This is also where you build an extra level of depth to be able to add the hair to his back. Once you attach the hair in the back, you add the hips and the legs. A stack of clear brick keeps the build from tipping over.

The final steps of the build are to attach the head to the body and to build and attach the sword.

Kyojuro Rengoku front 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • how the long hair is created

Review of nanoblock Shinobu Kocho NBCC_093

Shinobu Kocho build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Shinobu Kocho build. Shinobu Kocho is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_093

Number of Pieces: 220

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Shinobu Kocho front view

Shinobu Kocho is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about her, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The head is lined up straight, so it is an easy base. Then you build the head in layers like a normal nanoblock build. As you build the head, you will add the details of the eyes. One of the most noticeable things about this head is the hair. She has hair framing her face, and her hair is pulled up into a bow in the back. As you build the head, you will add the details to create these elements in the hair. I also liked how the purple accents in her hair, but I wish they had used the true purple bricks.

Shinobu Kocho 3/4 back view

Next, you build the body. This is notable because there are several different colors in layers as you build up. In creating the build, first, you build the edges of the top, which is basically a bar of each color. You build the bar up until you add the arms and the rest of the body. Then you add the hips and the legs. This build has a nice detail in that the legs are at different depths. There is a clear brick to keep the build from tipping over.

The final steps of the build are to attach the head to the body and to build and attach the sword.

Shinobu Kocho 3/4 front view

Things I liked:

  • The details for the legs do not line up in terms of depth
  • The accents in the hair

Things I didn’t like:

  • I wish they had used the true purple instead of the more plum-colored bricks

Review of nanoblock Giyu Tomioka NBCC_092

Giyu Tomioka build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Giyu Tomioka build. Giyu Tomioka is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_092

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Giyu Tomioka front view

Giyu Tomioka is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The head is lined up straight so it is an easy base. Then you build the head in layers like a normal nanoblock build. As you build the head, you will add the details of the eyes. One of the most noticeable things about this head is the hair. In the anime, his hair is messy in a ponytail. As you build the head, you add these defining details to the model.

Giyu Tomioka back view

Next, you build the body. This is notable because there are several different colors on the top while most of the tops are single-colored. In creating the build, first, you build the edges of the top which is basically a bar of several colors. You build the bar up until you add the arms and the rest of the body. Then you add the hips and the legs. There is a clear brick to keep the build from tipping over.

The final steps of the build are to attach the head to the body and to build and attach the sword.

Giyu Tomioka front 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • The detail in the hair was a nice change of pace
  • The added detail of having the various colors in the jacket

Things I didn’t like:

  • A downside of the colors in the jacket is less study than a normal nanoblock build

Review of nanoblock Inosuke Hashibira NBCC_091

Inosuke Hashibira build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Inosuke Hashibira build. Inosuke Hashibira is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_091

Number of Pieces: 180

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Inosuke Hashibira font view

Inosuke Hashibira is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him, check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds, check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 3 parts. There is the head, hips, and torso.

This head is built in various chucks that are connected together to create the head. You begin by building the front of the head with the eyes. Next, you build some of the hair. As a warning, it is a bit tricky to tell what shade of blue to use depending on the lighting on the directions. You then build more hair. Once you have the 3 chunks, connect the pieces together and close up the head.

Inosuke Hashibira back 3/4 view

The next step is to build the hips, a simple 3 layers of nanoblock.

The final major portion of the build is to create the torso. You begin by building layers of blocks. Next, you build and attach the arms onto the body. Once you have attached the arms, it’s time to connect the major pieces.

The final steps of the build are to build and attach the legs and the swords.

Inosuke Hashibira front 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • I really like how they added variation to the hair to mirror the character

Review of nanoblock Zenitsu Agatsuma NBCC_090

Zenitsu Agatsuma build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Zenitsu Agatsuma build. Zenitsu Agatsuma is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC_090

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Zenitsu Agatsuma front view

Zenitsu Agatsuma is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in the Demon Slayer Anime. For more information about him check out the fandom wiki page. For more information about the nanoblock builds check out my collections page for links to other reviews.

This nanoblock build is split into 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

Unlike some heads, this head is lined up straight so it is an easy base. Then you build the head in layers like a normal nanoblock build. As you build the head, you will add the details of the eyes and the hair color variations.

Zenitsu Agatsuma back 3/4 view

Next, you build the body. First, you build the edges of the top which is basically a bar of colors. You build the bar up until you add the arms and the rest of the body. Then you add the hips and the legs. There is a clear brick to keep the build from tipping over.

The final steps of the build are to attach the head to the body and to build and attach the sword.

Zenitsu Agatsuma front 3/4 view

Things I liked:

  • I really like how they added variation to the hair to mirror the character