Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form (25th Anniversary Ver.)

Release Date: April 2026

RRP: 9900 yen

Bandai Tamashii Nations may only have a handful of Kamen Riders from the Showa and Heisei Phase 1 eras left to release in the S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou line, but with how highly in demand some of these figures have gotten over the years reissues are certainly never a bad thing - especially when Bandai take the opportunity to slightly improve on them along the way. With Kamen Rider Agito celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 it's the perfect opportunity for Bandai to bring the second Heisei era Rider back to the line, particularly since it hasn't been back on the market since its original release all the way back in 2015. S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ground Form (25th Anniversary Edition) is a retail release, and the first of several Kamen Rider Agito Figuarts releases planned for 2026 and 2027.

S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form (25th Anniversary Ver.) comes in the usual two-piece style box reserved for Shinkocchou Seihou figures, and while naturally it is very close to that of the original release's there's also enough differences to immediately tell them apart. Both feature a nice big image of the figure adorning the top half/lid of the box, but whereas the original featured Agito from a side-on view the 25th Anniversary version has him facing forwards. The silver foil lettering on the sides also has "25th Anniversary Ver." added alongside "Masked Rider Agito Ground Form" just for extra clarity. On the back of the box you'll find a selection of images showing the figure off in a range of poses, but paying particularly close attention to the two new main gimmicks added to this release (the light-piped head and display base). Inside the figure and accessories can be found spread across two plastic trays - one for the figure itself and then another for the accessories.

As previously stated this new 25th anniversary edition of Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form is a re-release of the original Shinkocchou Seihou figure released all the way back in 2015, featuring new paintwork which Bandai states "reinterprets and redefines the colours of the suit". Along with adding display bases it's been something Bandai have been doing regularly with their Shinkocchou Seihou re-releases, and while the original releases have never really been way off the mark there's nothing wrong with them trying to make these figures slightly more screen-accurate wherever they can. At the time Agito was the fourth release in the Shinkocchou Seihou line (following on from Kabuto, Hibiki and Kuuga), and while overall the figure still holds up extremely well you can still tell that the line has evolved in the 11 years since. Agito's a little skinnier than some of the modern Seihou figures, but the sculpt itself and all the detailing is just as impressive.

The main difference between this new 25th anniversary version and the original 2015 release is the use of a bolder, more screen accurate shade of gold, whereas the original used a paler champagne gold. Unfortunately whilst the original promotional images for the figure showed this shade being used across the whole body, the final version only uses it for on the torso armour and Altering. The Cross Horns, kneepads and wrist/leg guards all use the same paler gold featured on the previous figure, which while ultimately not all that noticeable also isn’t the “screen-accuracy” Bandai sold this figure on. Granted the shade of gold used on the Agito suit can look different depending on the lighting, it should at the very least be consistent. I would still argue that the new version looks better, but if you do prefer a consistent shade then the original version still comes out on top. Other changes made to the 25th anniversary version include more transparent clear plastic on the Altering (which in turn makes the gold lights on each side far more visible), more vibrant eyes and a longer neck joint to make head switching easier. As such, the 25th anniversary version is slightly taller than the original release.

With all of the major changes to the figure purely cosmetic, it goes without saying that articulation is almost exactly identical here as it was on the original release. Altogether the figure includes;

- Ball jointed head, neck, torso, waist and wrists

- Swivel hinge shoulders, hips and ankles

- Butterfly joint shoulders

- Double hinge elbows and knees

- Single hinge toe sections

- Bicep and thigh swivels

The shoulder pads are attached to the arms via raised ball jointed arms that can also pull down for the torso, allowing for plenty of clearance when lifting the arms up. Whilst it can lead to the sculpt being broken up a bit if not carefully repositioned afterwards, they’re well-engineered and in some respects offer up more movement than the shoulder pads on some more recent figures. Despite its age the Agito mould is still top-tier when it comes to posing, and the little adjustment to the neck joint even improves the head/neck articulation slightly. The thigh swivels don’t have quite as much twist to them as they could, but otherwise the fact the figure still holds up goes to show how well designed Shinkocchou Seihou releases are.

Agito’s accessories can be broken down into a number of little categories, the first of which are carry overs from the original release. These include three additional pairs of hands (open palms with splayed fingers, posed open and partially open fists) and an alternate head with the Cross Horns open. The alternate head however has been revised to accommodate the light-catching gimmick, so swapping the Cross Horns between heads means completely removing the crests. Caution should definitely be taken given how thin the pieces are, but they actually come off both heads quite easily with a little bit of wiggling. The open Cross Horns are an essential accessory so that Agito can be displayed at peak power/posed accurately doing his Rider Kick, whilst the hand selection is small but enough to cover all his signature poses.

The alternate head has been redesigned to include a light-piping gimmick to make the eyes glow, similar to what was included on Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Ryuki last year (as well as the 20th anniversary Kamen Rider Kabuto due later in the year, and Kamen Rider Black and Shadow Moon reissues coming some time in the future). Whereas Ryuki’s was made up of alternate pieces you needed to attach the faceplate to, Agito’s is just a solid head piece. It’s a simple yet straightforward gimmick that Bandai really seem to be pushing on all their Shinkocchou Seihou figures going forwards, and while not as elegant or striking as an electronic light-up head it doesn’t drive the price up as much either. Catch the light properly and Agito’s eyes really do pop.

Rounding off the accessories is a brand-new display base celebrating Kamen Rider Agito’s 25th anniversary. This circular white base features images of Agito, Gills and G3 (no love for Another Agito it seems), together with an open Cross Horns emblem and the Agito 25th anniversary logo. No display arm is included, however the base has three removeable plugs for them to be inserted. Whilst the inclusion of display bases with reissued Shinkocchou Seihous is primarily a way for Bandai to re-release figures at a higher cost than previously, there’s no denying that they do make for rather nice display options – particularly ones that look as good as this. Lack of Another Agito aside, the artwork is fantastic.

S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form (25th Anniversary Ver.) is a marginal improvement over the original release, adding a sharper paint job along with some interesting new accessories (albeit at a higher price tag). That said, it’s not without its issues either. The 11-year-old figure feels a little dated when stacked up to more recent Shinkocchou Seihou releases, and the multiple shades of gold paint is frustrating given the more consistent deco of the promotional pictures. With aftermarket prices having previously skyrocketed on the original version collectors who missed out will definitely want to pick this up, but it might be a slightly harder sell for those who were simply looking to upgrade - even if that light-up head is exceptionally cool.