Because one bikini-clad Manaka just isn't enough

11:00 PM on 08.31.2011   |   Emily Smalara

It wasn't too long ago that we saw Wave release Manaka Takane in their ever-expanding Beach Queen lineup, but apparently the Love Plus lovely deserves another swimsuit-clad attempt as well. The last design didn't seem to go over terribly well, so perhaps this one will sit right with eager fans.

Personally, while this is the same scale as the Beach Queen lineup, it seems to me a bit more detailed and better designed than her previous release. Like most of their figures, it isn't the most active or dynamic pose, but I still am quite a fan. The white one-piece is surprisingly fetching on her figure, and she has a nice air of calm about her.

Hopefully Wave will win back those put off by the previous design, because this seems like a much better Manaka for fans' collections. If you're interested, you can get a closer look at some shots from this gallery, and take care of your pre-orders from our previous coverage.