Go For Broke: Zero no Tsukaima

10:30 AM on 08.31.2008   |   Pedro Cortes

Welcome yet again the article that makes your checkbook scream, Go For Broke!

This week I focus on the ecchi action/comedy series Zero no Tsukaima.  Originally started as a light novel series (now on its 14th volume and 2nd side story), ZnT tells the tale of Saito, a Japanese boy summoned into a medieval world as the familiar of a royal girl named Louise at a prestigious magical academy.  As time goes on in the series, it becomes apparent that Saito and Louise are more than they seem.

ZnT shares many elements from last weeks show, Shakugan no Shana. Both shows feature tsundere leads who are ridiculously self-conscience about their ... small sizes and more concerned about the possible attentions their unfortunate objects of affection may give to others.  Both started as light novel series and (perhaps even more oddly) both have the same male and female voice actors performing the leads. It's a bit disconcerting watching one then switching to the other and continuing to hear the same voices.

Follow me after the jump to get a peek at some of the deliciously moé and ecchi statues from this amusing series.

Zero no Tsukaima:  Siesta 1/8 PVC

First up we have Siesta, the cute and busty maid that has taken a shine to our main man Saito.  Unlike most of the characters in the show, Siesta has black hair, due to the fact that she is descended from a Japanese fighter pilot that also managed to cross over from our world into hers.  While at first timid around Saito, she has grown to be quite bold, often going out of her way to flirt with him and subsequently getting him into trouble with his bitchy master.  The statue has Siesta in her maid uniform, turning around in surprise with her uniform reflecting her movement.  She also has green panties, if you happen to care, which I do. Very much so.

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 Zero no Tsukaima Knight of Twin Moon: Tabitha 1/8 Scale PVC

 1/8 Louise PVC (Jun Planning)

Now I finally bring you the first of the Louise figures this week, the Jun Planning version of Louise. Now, last week I spoke about the over-sexualization of Shana in some of the figures released. Considering the kinky get up that Louise is in, you might think that I would object in the same way. However, if you've seen the show, you'd get that there is quite an ecchi aspect to the whole thing. So while Louise may not show up EXACTLY in this costume (though for some reason I think she does, possibly in the first season), it isn't out of character for her to dress up as a dominatrix. Considering how many times she beats the crap out of Saito, it might even be more appropriate for her to stay like this the whole time. 

 Zero no Tsukaima: Knight of Twin Moons Louise 1/7 Scale PVC

Zero no Tsukaima: Louise 1/6 Scale PVC (Little Devil Ver.)

Ah yes, back to delicious outfits.  Louise is once again in her nighties, but this one is significantly hotter than the white outfit above.  It's no shock they call this the 'Little Devil' version, simply because she does NOT look amused.  I have a feeling that Saito is going to have quite a few bruises in the morning.  Although the idea of Louise slapping Saito around gets old, the damage that she leaves never fails to amuse. 

 Zero no Tsukaima: Louise Bustier Ver. 1/8 Scale PVC

Finally we have my favorite of the bunch, Louise in a maid outfit.  Unlike Siesta's above, this is quite the extravagant get up, and quite frankly the one that screams moé at the top of its lungs.  There's a short, frilly skirt, a black and pink garter,  long sleeves, a slight blush.  This is like they looked into my head and ripped out the perfect statue and made it into glorious PVC!

That's it for this week folks, have a broke one!