(Potentially) new information from the Spy x Family exhibit book!
Okay, I’ve done some digging around and not gonna lie, some information in there has me excited. I can’t read Japanese so I took photos and put them through translate, so it’s not the most accurate, and please take this post with a grain of salt. Here we go!
Translations are more than welcome! Feel free to use these photos and feel free to DM me for clearer photos. I would also love to know what this all means haha. Japanese “raw” text is taken from Google translate and may be inaccurate to what is actually shown in the photos.
✩ The SxF world apparently has no Christmas!
I’ve heard claims of it, and here’s a picture I took.
Google translate tells me that there’s no Christmas in the SxF world but he tried to create a Christmas-like atmosphere? Not sure but it would align with other people’s claims.
✩ Yuri apparently had a girlfriend in a rough draft!
This is Endo’s handwriting so the machine can’t recognise the words easily, but I think the woman in the bottom of Yuri’s sheet is his “girlfriend”? And Google translate tells me she’s Yuri’s “weakness” and Twilight might use her against Yuri / take advantage of the girlfriend? This is a very interesting idea that didn’t get used in canon (yet?). I think in canon, Yuri is popular but he’s too devoted to his sister. A new significant other of a prominent character would shake things up. Especially when it comes to Yuri, a member of the SSS.
By the way, Yuri’s potential designs are kind of cool. I like the ponytail.
✩ Apparently “Oscar” was one of Twilight’s potential names! + Early Twilight designs
I think we know Yor was originally short for Yorlanda (this is in the upper sheet). There’s a whole list of names beside Twilight and the name Oscar オスカー appeared frequently. There are also more names that I can’t decipher.
✩ Designs of some potential WISE agents! (And early Fiona)
Fiona’s sheet (next to Yuri’s) was titled “WISE spy (female)” and now we have a sheet titled “WISE spy (male)”. Was Fiona a placeholder spy that made it to the main cast? Or will this “male spy” end up having significance too? The two smaller heads at the left are apparently Twilight’s associates. Also, a Melinda sketch. Not gonna lie, the male spy feels kinda cute. Hope he’s not completely scrapped.
✩ Endo’s interview!
I feel like I should put this earlier but I was distracted with the Christmas / Yuri’s potential girlfriend thing. This is at the very end of the book. Apparently Endo was influenced by the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This interview was apparently taken in March 2023. I think it’s fairly important so I’ll wait for a proper translation before saying anything else.
✩ Comments on Donovan, Melinda, Redacted, and Sylvia!
These two pages are together and I found it significant because Endo discusses the SxF themes. (My notes are not direct translations.) Apparently:
Sylvia’s scene in Mission 20 is Endo’s favourite scene, and he was looking at materials related to war for a long time and wondered if he could make use of it. [JP below]
Donovan’s statement of “in the end, people will never understand each other” (rough paraphrase) is the theme of the work. And Endo wanted to create a feeling of Donovan being the final boss. He didn’t plan on arranging it from the beginning, but he thinks the Desmonds are a good contrast to the Forgers. (Does this mean the Forgers think people will understand each other?) [JP below]
Melinda is described as “friendly” (?) even though she is dignified. A positive description of Melinda… interesting. What’s also interesting is that after she learns that Yor is the mother of the child who got into a fight with Damian, she “shows interest”. Melinda, what do you want with Anya? [JP below]
I personally think these two pages contain hints about the mystery of the featured characters and would love to know what it means :D
✩ Early Yor and Bond!
There’s a lot more Yor but again the image limit is constricting me. I really like the Bond designs, they’re funny and he’s just a chonky little boi :)
✩ Comments on the panel of Twilight’s head in Yor’s lap!
“珍しいイチャイチャシーンです。 ヨルさん は一年中酔っ払ってればいいのに”
Which apparently means: “a rare flirting (?) scene, I wish Yor was drunk all year long”
?!??! Twiyor?!! Hello!! I cannot resist mentioning this one, this is one of my favourite Twiyor / SxF scenes. Are we gonna get more drunk Yor? More Twiyor? More flirting? I’m excited now.
I’ve reached the image limit, so here’s all for this post for now! Translations are totally welcome and again I would love to know what this all means. I’m sorry if I accidentally said misleading information, so please tell me so I can correct it. Once again, don’t take my words as complete fact. The Yuri girlfriend thing is really surprising to me haha.
I've noticed that several of my old CC have issues with neck seam. While it might not be very noticeable in live mode, in CAS, you can see the seam constantly flickering (which has been bothering me😥).
This is primarily due to my lack of skill.
I've spent some time fixing this problem.
Please redownload these files.
(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ I will find time to fix and reupload other CC items with similar issues.
我發現我的一些 CC 有脖子接縫斷開的問題。在生活模式中看起來不是太明顯,但在 CAS 裡可以看到接縫處不停的閃動。
主要是因為發佈的當時技術不佳(汗顏),我修復了這些問題,請重新下載檔案。
其他有類似問題的瑕疵 CC,我會找時間修正重新上傳。這只是第一部分(驚覺自己是問題產品製造商)。
Hello, Toddler Set
01. Bunny Hoodie (also change gender flag to unisex)
Toddler Outfits I
02. Nellie Vintage Coat
03. Button Up Suspenders
04. Cottage Tots Millie Dress
Toddler Outfits II
05. Kimi Onepiece V1 with bow
06. Kimi Onepiece V2 no bow
07. Tulle Bow Dress (also fixed transparency issue)
Fixed transparency issues. I've updated this before, but just in case, I'm posting it again ( I really released a lot of flawed stuff, sorry 😥 )
這個之前更新過了,不過以防萬一還是再放一次(我真的發布了很多有瑕疵的東西,抱歉)
Adult Outfit II & Adult Outfit III
08. Transparent Sleeves Dress
09. Perfect x Babydoll V1
10. Perfect x Babydoll V2
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Well…Here we are yet again. Now, I have done previous projects before that have not been very successful, but I do hope that this one, will be the exact opposite. So, welcome to the: “Knuckle Kid Knockout” Process! This project/collab will focus on creating an Alternate Dimension (Universe) where everyone in the first original Mega Man series will be humanoid Kickboxers/MMA fighters. This idea was highly inspired by one art piece made by a Twittex (Twitter/X) user named: Sweet_Ant (@Sweette59439603). The art piece in question can be found right here:
Media posts by Sweet _Ant🍉🐜🐜 (@Sweette59439603) / X
まぁ。。。また来ました。そうですね、私は過去にあまり成功しなかったプロジェクトを行ってきましたが、今回は正反対であることを願っています。さあ、ナックルキッドのノックアウトプロセスへようこそ!このプロジェクト/コラボレーションは、最初のオリジナルロックマンシリーズの全員がヒューマノイドキックボクサー/MMAファイターになる異次元(宇宙)の作成に焦点を当てます。このアイデアは、Twitter/XユーザーのSweet_Ant(@Sweette59439603)が作成した1つのアート作品に大きく影響を受けました。問題のアートワークはこちらでご覧いただけます。
Media posts by Sweet _Ant🍉🐜🐜 (@Sweette59439603) / X
Plus, I have noticed that people like to make alternate universes of the series. So, why not try it out myself?
さらに、人々はシリーズの別の宇宙を作るのが好きであることに気づきました。では、自分で試してみてはいかがでしょうか。
-Each line of robots will be chosen by an individual where they will create messy concept art of how they would look as a Kickboxer/MMA fighter.
-Once a line has been completed, results will be posted, showcasing the brainstorm of ideas.
-I myself will keep these pictures, so that I can draw a full fledge design, incorporating the ideas that were given.
-Once all lines of robots have been completed, I will continue moving forward with creating the story, and what will exactly happen in this alternate universe.
-There is no due date. So, that gives plenty of time to put in enough mental and artistic effort! But again, these will only be concept sketches, so there is no need to look outright pretty to the viewer.
-ロボットの各ラインは、キックボクサー/ MMAファイターとしてどのように見えるかについての乱雑なコンセプトアートを作成する個々の人によって選択されます。
-ラインが完成したら、アイデアを出し合う結果が掲載されます。
-私自身もこれらの絵を保管し、いただいたアイデアを取り入れて本格的なデザインを描けるようにしていきます。
-ロボットの全ラインが完成したら、この異世界で一体何が起こるのか、物語作りを進めていきます。
-期日はございません。つまり、十分な精神的および芸術的な努力をするための十分な時間が与えられます!しかし、繰り返しになりますが、これらは単なるコンセプトスケッチであるため、視聴者にあからさまにきれいに見える必要はありません。
If anyone else would like to join this project, my Discord is: “d3pr3773dc4n73r”. And although people are free to join, I will also be searching for volunteers in the meantime. Now, if some artists require payment, that is totally fine. I just will not be able to pay upfront for everyone. Only some, if I can afford right on the spot. So, I hope that we can work out an agreement when it comes to that matter. Other than that, here are the participants from the chosen lines, as well as the lines that are still available!
このプロジェクトに参加したい人がいれば、私のDiscordは「d3pr3773dc4n73r」です。そして、人々は自由に参加しますが、その間にボランティアも探します。さて、一部のアーティストが支払いを必要とする場合でも、それはまったく問題ありません。ただ、全員に前払いすることはできません。その場で余裕があれば、ほんの一部です。ですから、そのことに関しては、私たちが合意に達することができることを願っています。それ以外は、選ばれたラインからの参加者と、まだ利用可能なラインは次のとおりです。
OZTheKid:ロックマン1 (Mega Man 1)
@switchnx:ロックマン2 (Mega Man 2)
@cherricokeart:ロックマン3 (Mega Man 3)
@sonyshock:ロックマン4 (Mega Man 4)
@neogandw:ロックマン6 (Mega Man 6)
@d3pr3773dc4n73r:ロックマンロックマンワールド5 (Mega Man V)
@aguita-mineral: ロックマン&フォルテ (Mega Man & Bass)
Rere: ロックマン&フォルテ 未来からの挑戦者 (Mega Man & Bass: Challenger From The Future)
@pikapulu: ロックマン9 (Mega Man 9)
@decaffeinated-heads: ロックマン11 (Mega Man 11)
And here are the lines still available for pick up!
そして、これがまだピックアップ可能なラインです!
-Mega Man 5
-ロックマン5
Mega Man 5 | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man 7
-ロックマン7
Mega Man 7 | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man 8
-ロックマン8
Mega Man 8 | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man 10
-ロックマン10
Mega Man 10 | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man DOS (PC)
-ロックマンDOS
Mega Man (DOS) | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man 3: The Robots are Revolting
-ロックマン3:ロボットは反乱を起こしている
Mega Man 3: The Robots are Revolting | MMKB | Fandom
-Mega Man Strategy
-洛克人大戰
Rockman Strategy | MMKB | Fandom
Now, if anyone has any additional questions, feel free to send me a message. I would prefer you not send an ask. I do not want to reveal TOO much to the public eye. With all of that said and done, I hope that everyone who sees this will give it a look. If not interested, a reblog is always helpful!
さて、誰かが追加の質問を持っている場合は、私にメッセージを送ってください。私はあまり多くのことを世間の目にさらしたくありません。以上を踏まえて、これを見た皆さんにはぜひ見ていただきたいです。興味がない場合は、シェアが常に役立ちます!
!SEE YOU IN THE RING!
!リングでお会いしましょう!
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