{"product_id":"bearbrick-series-35-artist-tokyo-tribe-waru-santa-inoue-100","title":"BE@RBRICK Series 35 Artist \"Tokyo Tribe Waru\" [Santa Inoue] (100%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Artist category of Bearbrick series is known for its collaborations with manga artists and urban cultures, and this Bearbrick from Series 35 features a character from \u003cstrong\u003eTokyo Tribe Waru\u003c\/strong\u003e —the iconic manga franchise by Santa Inoue. The Tokyo Tribe series, first published in 1993, is a milestone in hip-hop-inspired manga and follows rival street gangs in urban Tokyo. Tokyo Tribe Waru, the spin-off series, which ran from 2015 to 2020, focused on the Shibuya Waru gang, the successors to the legendary Shibuya Saru gang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis Bearbrick features the Waru Gang's signature design: an all-black outfit with the iconic white skull-and-bones logo on the head—a symbol that represents rebellion, street cred, and the rugged gang culture that defines Santa Inoue's work. The chest features the distinctive \"WARU\" lettering in large white letters, while the feet are a warm beige-brown and also feature the skull motif. The minimalist yet powerful design reflects the tough, stylized aesthetic of the Tokyo Tribe world, which blends hip-hop culture, urban fashion, and manga action into a unique visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSanta Inoue, the Paris-born Japanese manga artist, has not only created a manga classic with the Tokyo Tribe series, but has also established his own streetwear brand called \"Santastic!\". His works are heavily influenced by American hip-hop culture, and many of his characters are modeled after real-life rappers. The series was adapted into a 13-episode anime by Studio Madhouse in 2006 and a live-action film by cult director Sion Sono in 2014. Tokyo Tribe is thus more than just a manga—it is a cultural phenomenon that combines fashion, music, and urban youth culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This 100% Bearbrick, measuring 7 cm tall, is a perfect collectible for fans of hip-hop culture, urban manga classics, and anyone who appreciates the raw, stylish aesthetic of the Tokyo Tribe world. A piece of Japanese street culture history in the iconic Bearbrick format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicom Toy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926243901706,"sku":"B@S3510","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3133\/1850\/files\/bearbrick-series-35-artist-tokyo-tribe-waru-100-herstellerbild.webp?v=1760207749","url":"https:\/\/www.mybearbrick.co.uk\/products\/bearbrick-series-35-artist-tokyo-tribe-waru-santa-inoue-100","provider":"MyBearBrick","version":"1.0","type":"link"}