Shunichi Karashima

Shunichi Karashima (唐嶋 俊一) is a Japanese sculptor known for his work on Kotobukiya’s Megami Device model kit series. He frequently collaborates with other prominent designers such as Masaki Apsy and Noritaka Fukumoto, contributing to the sculpting of both character and mechanical elements.

Karashima has been credited on several notable kits, including Megami Device Asra Archer (Shadow Edition), SOL Strike Raptor, Chaos & Pretty Queen of Hearts, and Chaos & Pretty Grandma. His sculpting work supports Kotobukiya’s distinctive hybrid aesthetic of armored female characters, often integrating seamlessly with the Machinika body system developed by Apsy.

His contributions focus on detailed form, dynamic poseability, and mechanical articulation, enhancing the overall quality and customization potential of the kits. Karashima’s role in the sculpting team helps bring to life the expressive and technical qualities that define the Megami Device line.