Kemopla

DISCLAIMER: We have only built one kit from this line and are basing this partially on the reviews of others. We will update this write-up once we get our hands on a second kit to have a point of comparison. Treat this entry as a work in progress.

Overview

Aoshima (full name Aoshima Bunka Kyozai) is one of the oldest model kit companies on the scene, dating back to 1924 (as Aoshima Airplane Research Institute) named for its founder, former pilot Jiro Aoshima. 

While more well-known for their vehicular kits and in some circles for their Character Kit Series (including their Variable Fighter Girls), Aoshima has of late decided to tap a relatively untapped niche in model kits, the furry market. Announced in mid-2025, Aoshima’s Kemopla revolves around anthropomorphic kemono, with the first kits, Japanese Wolf and Khao Manee (a Thai breed of cat) dropping in early 2026.

Construction and Engineering

Sporting high plastic quality and incredible articulation, Kemopla hits the ground running. Aoshima has had over a century of model experience and it shows with how little teething pains the toyline has, in comparison to some newer lines by less experienced manufacturers. They even employ some interesting tricks such as poseable eyes (common in BJDs, but usually only found as modifications in girlpla until Megalomaria’s Principal).

These kits are also fairly easy to build, with a difficulty about comparable to Megami Device, though arguably even someone entirely new to the hobby will not have much difficulty building this at all. Fittingly, Aoshima has even used Tamamo parts from Megami Device to promote compatibility with other model kits.If there are any flaws to this line at all, it is the fact that occasionally, the lower paws of the “lesser” Kemo option are loose and prone to falling off.

Aesthetics:

While a fully anthropomorphic animal aesthetic has had precedent in the toy world, furry model kits are unheard of. Usually, these kits restrict themselves either to kemonomimi aesthetics (the odd cat or fox girl) or resembling fantasy demihumans (such as Arcanadea) or cyborgs (Nuke Matrix and ATK Girl). In this way, Aoshima’s Kemopla stands out as fully biological and anthropomorphic animals, appealing to a certain demographic.

Moreover, the kits come with three levels of beastliness, with “high” leaning towards a more animalistic appearance, “low” being closer to human and “mid” combining traits of the two. The line even comes with human parts for those who want to create kemonomimi, though honestly, if you’re just going to do that, you could’ve just bought Tamamo, one of the Yggdrasis girls or a Sister.

Ease of Acquisition:

The main girls hover at a price range of roughly ¥4900-5300 (£23-25/$31-33), with the human option parts at an even ¥3060 (£14/$19), and are available from retailers that export from Japan directly.

However, the Aoshima shop carries exclusives, such as character kits that come with clothes for a relatively eye-watering ¥9460 (£44/$60).  The clothes that are also exclusive to Aoshima’s store lurk around the ¥2000 mark, give or take 500. It should be noted that these can only be shipped within Japan, however.

Personal Verdict?

A solid line quality-wise, Kemopla is most appealing to those who feel that the kemonomimi aesthetic is a bit played out and want something a bit spicier. Furries will especially love this line.

Personal Recommendations:

While we’re admittedly not the target audience, Japanese Wolf is pretty cute.

Official Site: https://kemopla.com/?sl=en