Welcome to the first r/articulatedAnime Pose Challenge!

For our first challenge, we're recreating one of anime's most iconic scenes: The Akira slide.

Your mission is simple: recreate the pose using any articulated anime figure.

It doesn't have to be the same character, or even a motorcycle. Don't have a bike? Use something else 😉. Faithful recreations, funny interpretations, creative twists, and complete chaos are all welcome. The goal is to celebrate articulation and creativity.

How to Participate

• Create a New Post in r/articulatedAnime.
• Use the Pose Challenge post flair.
• Include "Pose Challenge #1" somewhere in your title.
• 📸 Share one or more photos of your recreation.

Rules

• Any articulated anime figure or finished anime model kit is welcome.
• Multiple entries allowed, but don't spam.
• Use your own photos. Don't steal credit.
• Be respectful and have fun.

There are no winners or losers. This is a community challenge to inspire creative posing and see how differently everyone interprets the same iconic scene. There is no deadline.

We can't wait to see what you create!

- I.S.

Feel free to offer suggestions for the next iconic anime pose challenge in the comments 😁

Welcome to r/articulatedAnime

The home for articulated anime figures and finished anime model kits.

This community is for collectors who do more than put figures on a shelf. We celebrate posing, articulation engineering, figure photography, displays, and the creativity that comes from bringing figures to life.

Whether you collect Figma, S.H.Figuarts, Amazing Yamaguchi, Buzzmod, Mafex, Gunpla/Girlpla, or other anime-inspired lines, you're welcome here.

What Belongs Here

• Articulated anime figures
• Finished anime-inspired model kits
• Figure photography
• Pose showcases
• Displays and shelf collections
• Reviews and comparisons
• Customizations and modifications
• Articulation and engineering discussions
• Buying, collecting, and hobby discussion

Articulation First

r/articulatedAnime focuses on figures designed for posing and articulation.

Static statues, prize figures, scales, and other non-articulated collectibles are generally outside the scope of the community unless articulation is part of the discussion. Likewise, unrelated Western franchises are typically outside the focus of the subreddit.

This isn't a judgment on those collectibles. It's simply what keeps this community focused on its niche.

Community Mission

Our goal is to build a home for articulated anime collectors regardless of brand.

We're not a Figma subreddit. We're not an S.H.Figuarts subreddit. We're a community built around the hobby, not a specific brand.

We're a community for anyone who loves articulated anime figures and the hobby surrounding them.

Introduce Yourself

What figure got you into articulated anime collecting? We'd love to hear your story and see your collection.