Liquidstone

Liquidstone (リキッドストーン) is a Japanese company and creative circle active in the plastic model, anime, and figure industries. The group is well known for its work in character design and the production of garage kits, particularly for various bishojo (beautiful girl) series.

A significant part of Liquidstone’s portfolio involves collaboration on the design and development of popular media franchises. For instance, members of the team have contributed to the mechanical and character designs for the Strike Witches series, working alongside other prominent designers like Fumikane Shimada. Their involvement often extends to creating detailed settings and technical specifications for the fictional technology featured in these series.

In the realm of plastic models and figures, Liquidstone is recognized for producing high-quality garage kits and participating in major hobby events like Wonder Festival. They have also been involved in the development of articulated figure lines, such as the Mamachapp and various collaboration projects with larger manufacturers like Kotobukiya. Their work is characterized by a distinct aesthetic that blends cute character designs with intricate mechanical or fantasy elements.