CG render of Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi‑Kou posed with tan armor and large symmetrical arm cannons, standing in a dynamic stance against a marble‑pattern backdrop.

Kotobukiya opens FA Girl Kagutsuchi-Kou preorders; price, date TBA

By Juan Carlos Orellana | Artrovo Gundam | Aug. 18, 2025

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Kotobukiya said preorders for Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi-Kou will open Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Japan Standard Time (Aug. 18, 7 p.m. PT). The kit adapts the land-battle Frame Arms Kagutsuchi-Kou into the girl-model format with an emphasis on armor and mass.

The move brings a long-requested design into the FA Girl lineup at a time when Kotobukiya is leaning into conversions of signature Frame Arms mecha. The company’s blog previewed key features and set the preorder timing; pricing and the release month were not included. Next, product pages are expected to detail runners, color separation and accessories once orders open.

According to the announcement, the build emphasizes large arm attachments and a chest-armor purge mechanism, along with new body proportions to preserve the bulky silhouette while improving poseability. That mix positions the kit between display presence and customization flexibility—relevant for builders planning heavy-equipment dioramas.

Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi‑Kou raising both articulated arms, showcasing tan mechanical forearm weapons, missile pods and exposed chest armor on a CG prototype render.

Official image highlighting Kagutsuchi‑Kou’s articulated arms, missile pods and chest‑armor purge mechanism, underscoring the kit’s heavy‑equipment theme.

Kotobukiya did not list an MSRP or ship date in the initial post. For U.S. retailers and importers, that means allocations and pricing strategies will likely be finalized after official pages and distributor memos are published.

Frame Arms Girl is Kotobukiya’s character-model line derived from its Frame Arms mecha platform. Prior FA Girl releases have alternated between slim, mobility-focused bodies and heavier equipment sets; Kagutsuchi-Kou clearly targets the latter.

Kagutsuchi‑Kou model in a dark bodysuit with no armor attachments, showing updated proportions and the base figure used for heavy‑equipment builds.

CG render of Kagutsuchi‑Kou’s base body without armor attachments, illustrating the FA Girl’s new proportions and readiness for customization.

As of Aug. 18, the announcement referenced Japan-region timing. U.S. listings typically follow once English product pages and distributor details go live.

What’s next: watch Kotobukiya’s product page on Aug. 19 for final specs, package contents and any first-run bonuses, and expect Japanese retailers to open orders during the stated window.

Side‑back view of Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi‑Kou in tan armor with a large backpack and weapon pods, highlighting the kit’s bulky silhouette and thruster details.

Side‑back view emphasises Kagutsuchi‑Kou’s massive backpack and heavy‑armor silhouette, reinforcing the design’s land‑battle heritage.

For builders, the appeal is straightforward: a massy, armor-forward FA Girl with parts for dynamic “equipment on/off” displays—and a fresh canvas for weathering and loadout mods.

Fact box:

  • Line: Frame Arms Girl (Kotobukiya)

  • Subject: Kagutsuchi-Kou (FA Girl conversion of Frame Arms Type 48 Model 1)

  • Scale/grade: Not stated / N/A

  • Features: Large arm attachments; chest-armor purge; updated proportions

  • Preorders: Aug. 19, 11 a.m. JST (Aug. 18, 7 p.m. PT)

  • MSRP: TBA

  • Release date/window: TBA

  • Region/distribution: Japan; not listed as exclusive (standard retail expected)

Sources (accessed Aug. 18, 2025):

  • Kotobukiya — Official blog post announcing “Frame Arms Girl Kagutsuchi-Kou” preorder timing and features. kotobukiya.co.jp

  • Kotobukiya Online Shop (X) — Post linking to the blog and reiterating the Aug. 19, 11 a.m. JST preorder start. X (formerly Twitter)

  • Dengeki Hobby — Coverage summarizing preorder timing and listed features from the official blog. 電撃ホビーウェブ

  • Kotobukiya site index — Blog hub showing the Kagutsuchi-Kou preorder notice in the corporate feed. kotobukiya.co.jp

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