Back in the day, getting a Native figure was a rare and exciting moment. The thrill has been lessened somewhat by the proliferation of excellent sexually explicit figures – particularly those from SkyTube – but nonetheless, Native is still amongst the best at what they do and opening up one of their figures is still a happy thing – and this site, of course, is all about happy things. This particular figure, of the mononymous Momoi, espouses a medical theme, a first for Native, I believe; that’s a bit odd to observe, as nurses are as much a part of the hentai repertoire as tentacles, maids, and catgirls, all of which have had representatives in the Native catalog for years.
This figure is based on an illustration by Saitom, perhaps best known in recent times for doing the character designs of Rakuen Tsuiho: Expelled from Paradise (and whose protagonist we looked at late last year) and of the Mage in the animated series Bikini Warriors. His work was also adapted for one of SkyTube’s somewhat recently-released figures, which depicts an anime girl doing a kimchi squat in the kitchen. I’ve got this figure in my closet and we’ll take a look at it in the future.
As mentioned, this figure is manufactured by Native and is sculpted in 1/7 scale. She came in two editions, a less-expensive version which lacked the medical examination chair, and this version, labelled the standard version, which includes the furniture. She also comes with a nurse cap, a fragile-feeling stethoscope, and a pair of panties.
The level of lewdness is always a good place to start when critiquing a Native figure, and it’s obviously quite high here. Momoi is sculpted in a reclining pose, legs spread with her outfit in a disheveled state. Typically for an anime nurse, a combination of a short dress and lingerie comprises her uniform. Her underwear, however, doesn’t include a bra; nothing is provided to cover up her breasts.
A quick note about her panties; they are provided, they are sculpted well enough to fit tightly enough to look inconspicuous, and so if you do want to avoid the full frontal exposure for her, there’s that option. They are, however, a pain in the ass to fit, and I didn’t want to bother with them; I tend to think that electing for a more modest presentation is somewhat missing the point when it comes to displaying a Native figure.
One welcome aspect of this figure is that the instruction sheet includes an English translation; I think I’ve only ever seen Orchid Seed provide an English-language sheet with one of their figures, and this is the first figure from the Good Smile Company corporate family to do such. It’s a nice touch and I’m happy that they’re continuing their outreach to English-speaking collectors.
Anime-style artwork typically features certain characteristics that renders the style of some artists indistinct from others. Saitom’s work, however, tends to have certain distinguishing marks that makes his style a little more recognizable. The eyes are the principal clue; they feature his characteristic thick and sharply-inclined upper eyelashes and are spaced widely apart.
One expects a realistic portrayal of anatomy from a Native figure and they do not disappoint; her showy pose, well, shows everything.
Her pose, while highly erotic and very pleasing to look at, does present some limitations when taking pictures of her, though; since her posture and the medical chair block much of her body from view, the only really good angle for observation is directly in front of her. This is obviously not a big deal with typical display, but it does make photography a bit more uninteresting than it should be for this sort of figure.
Speaking of the chair, it’s a very interesting prop in its own right.
Rather than being a static set piece, it features a surprising amount of articulation so that Momoi can be made as comfy as possible while sitting for her examination. The back reclines to a full horizontal position, and the foot and leg supports are adjustable as well.
Other accessories include a stethoscope which I didn’t bother with and her nurse cap, which is held in place by a magnet on her head. The thermometer that she is ostentatiously licking is fixed in place.
Momoi is another fine example of Native’s prowess in making ero figures. Her pose and seductive smile perfectly exemplify the erotic nurse archetype perfectly, and her spread legs and large breasts are well in keeping with Native’s reputation for quality and titillation. This figure is certainly a great addition to my collection.
