冬の旅路2025 -Winter Journey 2025- [Special add 5pcs] 　*Orders close is Jan 31st. [544]

We received feedback that some customers couldn't purchase due to year-end budget constraints, so we are accepting orders for an additional 5 pcs.
The Dedline is January 31st.

Please be advised that due to the extremely delicate painting process used in this work, some flaking may occur on the snow-effect areas during shipping. If this is a concern, you can adjust it using commercially available snow powder.

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This work depicts the harsh journey of Guts and Casca in sculptural form.
Following the Eclipse, Guts carries his former lover Casca — who has lost her sense of self and can no longer walk steadily — as he desperately pushes forward along a freezing, snow-covered road.

Branded with the Mark of Sacrifice, the two are relentlessly attacked day and night by monsters and evil spirits.
As Guts fights to protect Casca despite his growing injuries, they continue their painful journey onward.
Though they walk side by side, their gazes will never meet.

After the Feast of the Eclipse, Guts could only cope with the shock by channeling it into rage and hatred, finding solace only in battle.
Unable to bear it all, Casca could only protect her heart by losing her memories and her self.
Having lost precious comrades before their eyes, lost their home in the Band of the Hawk, and survived even after being branded as sacrifices, only a nightmare-like reality remained for them.

Guts left Casca behind to embark on his journey of vengeance, but when he returned, Casca had gone missing. He regretted not having stayed by her side.
Tormented by guilt over repeating the same mistake, Guts's regret over leaving the Band of the Hawk of his own accord and the loss of comrades to the Eclipse weighted heavily on him.
For Guts, who had lived without family or comrades, relying only on his sword, the Band of the Hawk was the first place he had ever truly belongs.
Casca was someone he had connected with deeply, the only comrade who survived the Eclipse. Guts realized anew that he had nearly lost such a precious person once more.

Never again would he lose her. Having retrieved Casca from the Tower of Conviction, Guts resolved this in his heart and set out for the Elfhelm to restore her memories and to ensure safety.
This time, not alone, but with Casca by his side. Many hardships awaited the two who set out thus. Enduring relentless snowfall, Guts cut down approaching threats continuing to slay enemies even through sleepless nights.

This "Winter Journey" marked one of the turning points. The sword he once wielded for himself, he now wielded to protect someone precious. If he died, Casca would die too. For Guts, who had fought as if testing his own life until now, this was also a trial.
Restricting Casca's freedom as she trembled and rejected Guts fighting like a madman, he felt a trace of unease. Still, there was no choice but to press on.
Alongside Guts' mental growth, his humanity and anguish possess a certain appeal.

While Berserk captivates with themes like the "Berserker" and the "Black Swordsman" that Guts fights against with reckless abandon, we believe portraying the protagonist (Guts)'s human psyche is also a crucial theme, which is why we took on this work.
It lacks flashiness, yet strangely, you find yourself wanting to see where these two end up.
Within the grand narrative of Berserk, this is a precious scene offering a glimpse into Guts's growth and inner world.

For nearly 30 years, ART OF WAR has continuously pursued excellence in three-dimensional art in Japan, establishing itself as a premium art brand defined by its commitment to being both one-of-a-kind and best-in-class.
By combining world-class Japanese IP with its own sculptural expertise, the company has helped establish IP × art statues in the market — positioning them not as “figures,” but as true sculptural works of art.

One of the reasons ART OF WAR’s works are defined as art lies not only in the exceptionally high level of craftsmanship, but also in the careful depiction of character psychology, narrative context, and atmosphere within each piece.

Highlights

The striking contrast between Casca’s lifeless, vacant gaze and Guts’ desperate will to survive.
Though they face the same destination, their eyes are turned in completely different directions.
While Guts cuts down the monsters that attack them in order to protect her, Casca — having lost her memories — trembles in fear before the wild, unfamiliar man fighting at her side.
Once bound by love, the two now walk together in body alone — their hearts no longer aligned.
Guts, on the verge of being consumed by the heart of a beast. The difficulty of protecting those dear to him. Things aren't going my way.
This one offers a glimpse into Guts' more human side.

It's not just the harsh winter cold that makes the journey difficult.
Guts has fought only for his own life until now, but he faces the difficulty of fighting while protecting the lives of those precious to him.

This work expresses the unbridgeable emotional divide between them through a single, powerful exchange of gazes.

■ Contrast through color

Contrast is also expressed through coloration, particularly in the difference between Guts’ armor and Casca’s fabric garments.
The armor incorporates the paintwork of Guts Requiem Kai.
The armor, possesses a realism that suggests it was forged from real metal.
This level of authenticity is only achievable because ART OF WAR actively engages in armor research and restoration projects, giving the team an intimate understanding of genuine materials.
Although the statue itself is fully crafted from polystone, the clear distinction in surface texture relies not only on sculpting but especially on painting.

The fact that the difference between iron [armor] and cloth is felt so vividly within a single work reflects ART OF WAR’s identity as an art brand and its position at the highest level of statue craftsmanship.
From its founding, the company has approached statue production not simply as licensed character figures, but as fine art — infusing each work with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and expertise to create a distinctive sculptural language of its own.

■ About the Blood Painting of the Dragon Slayer

This work was painted while imagining the context surrounding the original scenes.
In the original story, he mainly slays ghosts [evil spirits].
However, when imagining a realistic journey, it's natural to assume encounters with other monsters and bandit attacks during this harsh.
We imagine Guts has fought off these foes along the way.
However, since this is different from when he has slain numerous monsters, the blood paint is restrained.

■ Deepening the winter, their footprints...

Originally released in 2015 and quietly gaining a devoted following among fans, Winter Journey now returns as ART OF WAR’s final release of 2025 — at the height of the winter season.
Unlike the original edition, this release features a specially applied snow finish, created to deepen the thematic impact of Winter Journey.
Snow has settled onto the faces and clothing of Guts and Casca as they walk through falling flurries, intensifying the sense of biting cold.　Snow can be seen in important scenes in the original, such as the duel between Guts and Griffith and the encounter between Zodd and Guts.
Some of the snow has begun to harden — just how far have they already travelled?

Never lose what's precious again. This art piece is filled with the resolve that became one reason Guts wields his sword, and the difficulty of achieving it.

This winter, we invite you to follow their footprints... and feel the meaning behind their journey.

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*If you wish to pay in installments, please contact us first: assist@art-of-war.jp or Inquiries Form

*5% will be charged as installment fee
Please bear the transfer fee. We do not accept cancellations or refunds after payment and transfer in progress has been completed.

EX.) In case of 4 installments
1st payment : 99,750JPY as an advance payment by by within 1 week after order.
Equal monthly installments for the remaining balance
2nd : Payment received by Jan 20
3rd : Payment received by Feb 20
4th : Payment received by Mar 20

EX.) In case of 5 installments
1st payment : 79,800JPY as an advance payment by by within 1 week after order.
Equal monthly installments for the remaining balance
2nd : Payment received by Jan 20
3rd : Payment received by Feb 20
4th : Payment received by Mar 20
5th : Payment received by Apr 20

[Regarding Product Pricing]

This piece includes two statues: Guts and Casca, plus a diorama base.
It becomes perfect when these two come together.
Therefore, please understand that compared to a standard single-figure statue,
it requires nearly double the time and cost due to material usage, part count, painting complexity, and production processes.

Furthermore, raw material costs have been rising annually and are now over three times higher than in the past.
Consequently, we cannot produce this at the original first edition price.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding that the current product price is the absolute minimum required
to maintain high quality and continue production.

Other notifications

1. The mantle part hole can be covered with magnet.You are able to enjoy the product without mantle also.
2. This is a Pre-order item. This is not a product with a fixed shipping cost.
3. The images are for illustrative purposes only.
4. This product was photographed in a dark environment with dimmed lighting to match the world of the product.
5. Due to the price revision including raw material costs, the product cannot be sold at the same price with the previous product 10 years ago.
6. The coloring may differ from the images due to the handwork of the artist.
7. Colors may appear different depending on the display device used.
8. Colors may appear different from the images depending on the environment in which the product is photographed or displayed.
9. Sizes are prototypes and may differ slightly from the actual product.