Yukachan by Otto Björnik

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Philippines-based artist Otto Björnik continues to unfold the stories of the small town of Takayama with the release of his new Yukachan resin art toy. Dressed in a red kimono with a large floral hairpin, the wise, beautiful and powerful kitsune geisha has the attention of all that learn of her legend. A member of the secretive cadmium geishas, Yukachan is a fierce defender of Takayama.

While the artist’s previous geisha figures were based on production platforms including Dunny, Yukachan starts a new chapter with an original resin sculpt serving as the base figure. Featuring pointy, alert ears, a delicate fox face, graceful tail and streamlined doll-style hair, the new design is a custom fit for Björnik‘s story telling.

An edition of 50, the Yukachan resin art toy (5.5″) is available from Otto Björnik for $125.

About Yukachan

“In the small town of Takayama, villagers know that the quick, delicate tapping of geta signals the arrival of their beloved Yukachan as she makes her way to the teahouse. Young kitsune geishas and maikos sneak admiring glances while men from faraway towns travel to see the legendary beauty.  They become entranced by her graceful dance and lulled by her dulcet voice as she sings to the notes of her shamisen.  Those who try to tease her in banter soon realize her lightning wit and wisdom.

One night, a wanton group of bandits tried to abduct several maikos into the woods.  Awoken by their cries, Yukachan dashed into the darkness and swiftly pounced on the culprits, expertly slashing at them until they fled in fear.  From then on, stories of Yukachan became even more fabled of the beguiling, agile warrior and faithful guardian of Takayama, a notable member of the secret group of cadmium geishas.”