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What is ART OF WAR®?

ART OF WAR® is a Japanese art brand developed by Kenshin Co., Ltd.
Established in 1997, it has focused on product development centered around the theme of "battle" since its inception.
We don’t make products simply to be sold; we create works-of-art that will last one hundred years.

ART OF WAR, takes its inspiration from the title of the classic Chinese treatise, ”Art of War” by Sun Tzu.
The brand concept is based on the idea that universal beauty exists in the struggle between life and death.
We avoid easy routes-to-market by ignoring short-term trends and focus instead on developing products that are sustainable over the long-term.

We handle planning, production, and sales of items such as statues, accessories, and traditional crafts.
Our statues, in particular, boast nearly 20 years of production experience and world-class quality.
We conduct equally thorough research and verification into Japanese culture, history, and art, pouring our efforts into developing Japan's unique sculptural beauty.

Furthermore, we develop products with a deep understanding of the original creators' vision and the worldview of their works. Our president often talked with Mr. Miura during his lifetime, the original creator of Berserk.
Therefore, we create Berserk statues with a particularly profound understanding.

About Product

Where are your products made?

Statues are crafted at our workshop in China, while accessories are made in Japan.
With few exceptions, most items are handcrafted by artisans.

For the statue production workshop, we handle everything from hiring to training. A Japanese supervisor oversees production guidance and conducts strict quality checks.
We employ skilled artisans in each department, and our products are crafted using their high level of technical expertise.

We take care down to the smallest details, such as using Japanese-made brushes for painting.

What are made-to-order items and pre-orders?

This refers to a production method where items are made upon receiving an order from a customer.
Unlike stock items, production does not occur in advance.

Our statues are fundamentally made-to-order.
We accept customer orders after they view samples (images) we have produced.
Additionally, orders have a deadline and a limited production quantity.

We are highly regarded for our ability to produce finished products with quality nearly identical to, or even surpassing, the samples.

Furthermore, as each piece is handcrafted by artisans, please allow approximately 4 to 6 months for production.
Once production is complete, we will notify you by email.
*This may vary depending on workshop conditions.

Why do you set a limited quantity?

We create statues as works of art.
Moreover, since each of our products is handcrafted by artisans, our production capacity is limited.

We believe the value of art lies not only in its high quality but also in its rarity.
Works created in limited quantities during a restricted order period.
We want customers who acquire ART OF WAR products to experience both the quality and value of the item.

Therefore, as a brand philosophy, we avoid mass production and mass consumption.

I think the your statue's product are expensive.

There are several reasons for this.
1) Polystone is used for almost all of the product's materials.
Polystone is a material made by mixing resin and stone powder, giving it a stone-like texture. Unlike materials such as PVC, it possesses a sense of luxury and robustness. Therefore, it is expensive.
Additionally, the price of this raw material has been rising year after year.

>>Why do we use this?
We create our statues as works of art. Polystone is a material also used in artistic sculptures. It also allows for the expression of delicate details like fine spikes or thin capes.
Since we develop our products as artworks, we use materials employed in art.

2) Handcrafted by Skilled Artisans
The original prototype is handcrafted by Japanese artisans.
While our production workshop is in China, production there is also done by hand. Most production processes—molding, painting, assembly—rely on the skilled handwork of artisans.
We use handcrafting because machine production makes it nearly impossible to reproduce such delicate forms.

3) Product development takes several years.
Unlike ordinary products, developing items as artworks demands not only thematic depth but also flawless sculptural beauty from every angle.
Consequently, even creating the prototype requires numerous revisions.
Regarding the theme of each piece, we delve deeply into it for every work, connecting it to a single product plan after careful consideration. To create high-quality pieces, development demands significant time and cost in every aspect.
Behind the release of a single product lies a great deal of unseen effort and cost.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding that the current product price is the absolute minimum required
to maintain high quality and continue production.

About Purchasing

I would like to purchase an ART OF WAR product for the first time.

Thank you. For questions regarding purchases, please first refer to our Shopping Guide.

Please note that shipping costs are not included in the pre-order item price.
Shipping charges will be billed separately after production is complete.
This is because the weight and size of the product packaging cannot be determined until production is finished.
For in-stock items, shipping costs are calculated automatically.
Shipping method is EMS. For accessory products, we use the DHL. but it may change due to international circumstances or postal conditions.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

We are a Japanese art brand specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sales of statues, art pieces, and accessories.
We have over 20 years of experience in statue production.

Can I pay in installments?

Depending on the product and circumstances, this may be possible.
Please contact us first.
assist@art-of-war.jp or use the inquiry form.

If you are using a credit card, please use your card's installment plan.
Whether installments are available and the number of installments vary by individual, so please check with your card issuer.

If this is still difficult, please contact us.
For bank transfers or Wise payments, we will provide installment plan details.
Please contact us.

The pre-order period for the item I want has ended. Can I still place an order now?

Please contact us first.
However, items listed as “Sold Out” are discontinued.
In that case, you can request a re-release.
Please submit your request via the inquiry form. We will take your feedback into consideration.

Please explain the process after reserving a product

Please explain the process after reserving a product.

The process for pre-order items is :
Pre-order Accepted → Customers Settle the Payment for Unit Price
→Producing Start →Products Ready For Shipping
→Customers Settle the Payment for Shipping Cost
→Delivery Address Confirmed & Shipment Prepared
→Delivery Finished & Shipping Notifications Sent to customers

The pre-order items will be shipped from the our workshop in China via container ship and arrive at our warehouse in Japan.
Once they arrive at our warehouse, we will ship them to each customer.

I'd like to get the sold-out item. Will it be restocked?

In our case, once an item is sold out, we generally do not restock it.
Therefore, if you miss the pre-order period or the item is completely sold out, you won't know when you can get it.

However, if we receive a sufficient number of requests for re-manufacture, we may consider it.
Please send us your request.

Occasionally, we may repaint a few units of sold-out items and list them for sale, or hold an auction.
Please keep an eye out for such opportunities.

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About Shipping

Where can you ship to?

We ship to areas where EMS from Japan is available. Please check the EMS website.
Availability may change due to international issues.

How much is the shipping fee for pre-order items?

The fee is determined by the box size and weight of the product.
We cannot know the packaging size until production is complete. So, we cannot provide a clear answer at the time of pre-order.
We will list the EMS shipping fees for past products for your reference.

Ex) Skull Knight 2025
Box Size: 63×59×45cm Box Weight: 10kg

>> EMS Shipping Cost
Taiwan, South Korea, China: 17,050JPY
Other Asian Regions: 19,800JPY
Oceania: 29,950JPY
Europe: 29,950JPY
Middle East: 29,950JPY
*At that time, EMS was unavailable for the United States, so there is no EMS rate listed for the US.