Hyperdouraku returned to the Shizuoka Hobby Show this year, eager to report on the latest innovations from Tokyo Marui and Crown Model. The event spanned several days, with 14th and 15th May, 2025, dedicated to vendors. The 16th was reserved for elementary, junior high, and high school students, while the general public was welcomed on the 17th and 18th. The familiar venue, Twin Messe Shizuoka, once again hosted the highly anticipated show.

Among the Tokyo Marui exhibits, the P320 gas blowback handgun for ages 18 and over, finally made an appearance. This model had been announced back in July 2020 at Marufes Online 2, but news had since gone silent, leading many to believe the project faced significant hurdles. Although showcased, it was stated that durability tests were still underway, indicating a release was not immediate but anticipated between autumn and the end of the year. Modeled after the civilian P320 full-size, the replica boasts an interesting feature: a removable internal FCU (Fire Control Unit), mirroring the real gun's "modular" design. He noted that while the real gun's FCU was difficult to remove, the Marui version came out easily, suggesting future compatibility with various frames and slides.

He observed that the P320's FCU, unlike the real gun's pressed chassis, was reproduced with zinc die-cast, maintaining a realistic appearance despite being a gas gun unit. The slide stop felt solid, with a one-piece arm on both sides, and the hammer and ejector shapes were faithfully replicated. The model also featured an ambi-thumb safety, with an operational feel designed to mimic the weight of the real firearm. A unique laser-engraved number, visible from the grip frame, distinguished each FCU. The trigger bar, also zinc die-cast, offered a good feel due to the absence of a trigger safety. Furthermore, the P320 incorporates Tokyo Marui's first-ever under-hammer system, achieving the longest piston stroke.

Moving on, he saw the G19 Gen5 MOS, a compact gas blowback version of the G17 Gen5 MOS, also for ages 18 and over. Its slightly shorter slide and grip promised easier handling. The slide, like the G17, was crafted from carbon fiber reinforced resin and featured an ambidextrous slide stop. The MOS mechanism mirrored the G17 Gen5, suggesting compatibility with aftermarket mounts, and it could also use G17 magazines. He noted the presence of the GLOCK mark on the slide, though official licensing wasn't explicitly advertised.

The Hi-Capa 4.3 DOR, a gas blowback pistol also for ages 18 and over, was displayed in a near-commercial state, showcasing Marui's aggressive original design with a Picatinny standard undermount rail. Its "Direct Optics Ready" (DOR) name indicated compatibility with a micro-pro sight, with a revised mount base that didn't protrude from the slide's rear.

He also spotted other notable Tokyo Marui offerings, including the "Takina Gun," a collaboration model with Licorice Recoil, likely based on the S&W M&P gas blowback in a two-tone silver and black finish. The BB Air Revolver M29, in both 6.5 and 4-inch barrel versions, was on display, alongside the currently available VSR-ONE Gold Edition, featuring gold accents on the muzzle ring, QD holes, M-LOK, cylinder, and bolt handle arm.

For younger enthusiasts, the Hi-Capa DOR-R (ages 14 and up) and the P-90+ Ver.LLENN, a FET-equipped Plus Series electric gun, were showcased.

Crown Model also presented a range of products, such as the WALTHER PDP (air-cocking, ages 10 and up), the WALTHER PPQ, P99, P99 Compact, and PPK/S (air-cocking, ages 10 and up), and various DESERT EAGLE models. He was told to expect the Mustang and P238 from Crown Model in the fall.

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