#Kasumi Nomura

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Hello there Kasumi Nomura fans.

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Kasumi Nomura

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Voltage Chara Cafe Chibis 2024

Voltage once again claimed my heart by announcing the new merch for their upcoming character cafe. Weak as i am for chibis they just had to release animal hoodie acrylics of some of our best boys.

Kasumi tries to wriggle himself into my heart more and more by now also dressing up as a red panda! It almost feels like Kurosawa stole the penguin hoodie of him :D

Of course Tsugaru just had to have something bunny themed in the picture. Nomura has to watch out not to end up in Tsugaru's bunny merch collection at this point.

Kaga and Ishigami have their signature food and just had to have matching poses. Coincidence? xD

I wonder what the animals say about our characters. They are all so very adorable! It's difficult to decide!

Anyways, if you would like to buy some chibi merch too, @lydskisses organises a group order for the event. If you are curious just contact her ;)

Who is your favorite?

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Best Underrated Anime Group I Round 1: #I2 vs #I7

#I2: Three girls start a fun club and get into shit

During recess, Olivia, a foreign transfer student who doesn’t know English, plays a game of “look-the-other-way” with Hanako Honda, a loudmouthed airhead. Their rowdy behavior spurs the ire of Kasumi Nomura, a deadpan loner constantly teased by her older sister for her tendency to lose games.

Not willing to compete, Kasumi declines Olivia’s offer to join the fun, but eventually gets involved anyway and dispenses her own brand of mischief. Soon, a strange friendship blossoms between the peculiar trio, and they decide to form the “Pastime Club,” where they are free to resume their daily hijinks.

#I7: Older brother plays catch-up with his younger sibling

On a fateful summer night in 2006, Mutta Nanba and his younger brother Hibito witness what they believe to be a UFO flying toward the Moon. This impressing and unusual phenomenon leads both siblings vowing to become astronauts, with Hibito aiming for the Moon and Mutta, convinced that the eldest brother has to be one step ahead, for Mars.

Now an adult, life hasn't turned out how Mutta had pictured it: he is diligently working in an automotive company, whereas Hibito is on his way to be the very first Japanese man to step on the Moon. However, after losing his job, Mutta is presented with an unexpected opportunity to catch up to his younger brother when the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, commonly known as JAXA, accepts his application to participate in the next astronaut selection. Despite self-doubts about his prospects, Mutta is unwilling to waste this chance of a lifetime, and thus embarks on an ambitious journey to fulfill the promise made 19 years ago.

Titles, propagandas, trailers, and poll under the cut!

#I2: Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -

Propaganda:

It’s really funny and hilarious and kind of hard to pin down the demographic and who they were trying to get to watch the show because the girls uniforms are ugly, they make ugly faces and funny noises, and one of the main characters has a strong fear/disgust of men. I live and then I had a really fun time watching it because it’s so out of pocket with the stuff they do.

Trigger Warnings: Gender Identity/Sexuality Discrimination.

One character is implied to be a trans girl and is called out for it by the main characters in a way that suggests they are uncomfortable with it. Her boyfriend is okay with it, though.

#I7: Space Brothers (Uchuu Kyoudai)

Propaganda:

Have you ever wanted to see adults pursue their dreams in anime, even those they abandoned along the way? Do you enjoy space or the arduous process to become an astronaut? Do you like characters being so well-rounded while still being positive even if they fail? Well, this series is exactly that, but with a touch more wholesomeness. Ranging from comedic moments to heartfelt revelations, this series feels so grounded in reality while still having that air of positivity around it, it just motivates you to follow any dream you might currently have. It is a long journey, almost 100 episodes, but it uses it well to flesh out not only the main pair, but many of the side characters, each coming from different backgrounds. A very character driven story that sometimes doesn’t shy in mentioning the risks of space exploration, but also presents us with the marvel and importance of it.

Trigger Warnings: Discussion of possible death. It’s not in depth, but there were moments where they did discuss the possibility of death since it has a high risk of happening in space.

If you’re reblogging and adding your own propaganda, please tag me @best-underrated-anime so that I’ll be sure to see it.

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インキャインパルス (Inkya Impulse) by Hina Kino as Hanako Honda, Rika Nagae as Olivia and Konomi Kohara as Kasumi Nomura for ending theme of the anime Asobi Asobase

covered by Gavis Bettel and Banzoin Hakka

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Futaribeya Manga

"Futaribeya" is a heartwarming slice-of-life anime series that revolves around the lives of two high school girls, Sakurako Kawawa and Kasumi Nomura. After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Sakurako moves into her late grandmother's apartment, which she will now be living in by herself. However, fate has something else in store for her when Kasumi unexpectedly becomes her roommate due to certain circumstances.

As the two girls navigate their way through high school life together, they form an unpredictably special bond that grows stronger with each passing day. From sharing laughter and tears to supporting each other through challenges and triumphs, Sakurako and Kasumi create a warm and comforting home within their little apartment.

With vibrant friendships formed along the way and comical encounters with classmates and teachers alike, "Futaribeya" beautifully emphasizes the importance of companionship and finding solace in unexpected places. As Sakurako learns to heal from her past while also embracing present happiness alongside Kasumi, viewers are treated to an uplifting story filled with love, friendship, personal growth, and the joy of creating a family where one feels they truly belong.

Support the incredible talent behind 'Futaribeya Manga' by purchasing this captivating manga at gekimanga.com today! Immerse yourself in the world of charming characters, captivating plotlines, and beautiful artwork while also providing a well-deserved boost to the talented manga author. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support their work and add an extraordinary addition to your own manga collection – get your copy now at gekimanga.com!

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グループ展

「そのこえはもっととおくからくる」展示風景

グループ展

「そのこえはもっととおくからくる」展示風景

出展作家：

寺田千尋、松下みどり、丸井花穂、櫻井正樹

会場：AIR大原

野外作品設営補助：松田晃紀

本展覧会「そのこえはもっととおくからくる」では、自然もしくは人工物に対して想起する畏敬の念をテーマに、今年度京都芸術大学の修士課程を修了した松下、丸井、寺田の3名、京都市立芸大の修士課程在学中の櫻井の1名からなる構成の4名の作家が「そのこえ」が聞こえる「もっととおく」に目を凝らす作品を提示します。各々が異なるアプローチで制作する作品が、民宿の屋内外で展開されていきます。

大原とは、古くから京都と日本海を繋ぐ街道の中継地点であり、天台宗の寺院が点在する修練の場でもありました。そして、人の念が対流するこの土地には様々な伝承が伝わっていました。「おつう伝説」で大蛇に化ける小野のおつうさんは、現在も大原を囲む山麓に「小野霞」という朝靄として出現します。

また、山が近いので生活圏内に鹿などの野生動物が現れることも多く、人ではない気配が身近な土地といえます。

そのため、「そのこえ」が聞こえる「もっととおく」に目を凝らすのに良い場所といえると考えられます。

会期：2024年10月29日(火)－11月4日(月)

時間：10:00~17:00

入場料：無料

会場：AIR大原Gallery

〒601-1243 京都府京都市左京区大原来迎院町218

※駐車場有

※京都バス「野村別れ」から徒歩5分

Group Exhibition

Exhibition view of “The Voice Comes from Far Away”

Exhibiting artists:

Chihiro Terada , Midori Matsushita , Kaho Marui ,

Masaki Sakurai

Venue:

AIR Ohara

Assistance in setting up the field work: MATSUDA Koki

This exhibition, “The Voice Comes from Further Away,” is based on the theme of the awe we feel for nature or man-made objects. The four artists will present works that focus on the “more far away” where “that voice” can be heard. Each artist takes a different approach in creating their works, which will be displayed both inside and outside the guest house.

Ohara has long been a relay point on the highway connecting Kyoto and the Sea of Japan, as well as a training ground dotted with temples of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. Various folklore has been handed down in this land where people's thoughts and feelings flowed together. Ono no Otu-san, who is transformed into a giant snake in the “Otu Legend,” still appears today as a morning mist called “Ono Kasumi” at the foot of the mountains surrounding Ohara.

In addition, because of the proximity of the mountains, deer and other wild animals often appear within the sphere of daily life, and the land can be said to be a place where non-human signs are familiar.

Therefore, it is considered to be a good place to look “further away” where “its voice” can be heard.

Dates: October 29 (Tuesday) - November 4 (Monday), 2024

Hours: 10:00~17:00

Admission: Free

Venue: AIR Ohara Gallery

218 Raigaiin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1243, Japan

Parking lot available

5 min. walk from “Nomura-bashi” of Kyoto Bus.

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Persona 5 Tactica Producer On The Game's Chibi Style And The Challenges Of Introducing New Characters To The Cast

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Persona 5 Tactica Producer On The Game's Chibi Style And The Challenges Of Introducing New Characters To The Cast

More than six years after the original Persona 5 arrived on U.S. store shelves, the RPG is still spitting out successors and spin-offs that capitalize on how beloved that title is to this day. The 2020 update, Persona 5 Royal, is the best-received successor, but both 2021 Musou hybrid Persona 5 Strikers and the recently released turn-based strategy RPG Persona 5 Tactica gave players plenty to love.

Among the reasons players love those games are the new additions to the cast. Each of those aforementioned titles gives the core Phantom Thieves new characters with whom to interact. Royal gave us Kasumi and Maruki, Strikers gave us Sophia and Zenkichi, and most recently, Tactica gave us Erina and Toshiro. With chemistry serving such an important role for the casts of these games, bringing in new additions could be a tricky proposition. However, the Persona teams have historically done a great job with these delicate balancing acts.

We had the chance to ask producer Atsushi Nomura, who has worked on the series since Royal, about this process with regard to Persona 5 Tactica. You can see the full interview below.

What is the thought process of deciding to introduce new characters into the Persona 5 universe in a game like Tactica? We were at first concerned that some players will focus mainly on the Phantom Thieves characters in a Persona 5 game and might not share a similar connection with newly introduced characters. We wanted to help connect players with these new characters, so we spent a lot of time working on various elements to build this connection with strong character design and dialogue. 

We put one of the new characters, Erina, at the forefront of the battles to help connect her with fans as they progress with her through the game. We think players will create a bond with her and enjoy how seamlessly she and the new characters fit with the game.

We’ve seen other new characters join the Persona 5 roster through Royal and Strikers before. What do the new characters in Persona 5 Tactica bring to the group that previous new additions did not? Were there any archetypes or gaps in the roster that the team identified and wanted to fill with Erina and/or Toshiro? In Persona 5, the Phantom Thieves of Hearts fight for the purpose of changing the hearts of adults with warped desires. However, the other new character appearing in Persona 5 Tactica, Toshiro Kasukabe, disagrees with how they achieve that goal. So, in this game, there are views that were not expressed in the original that highlight how you may see things a different way depending on your perspective, and we hope you don’t miss them.

In Persona 5, one of the goals is rehabilitation, and in this work, one goal is to achieve revolution. What this revolution will bring, and what will happen in the process? We invite you to find out for yourself.

What were the primary influences when designing the personalities of Erina and Toshiro? What about the influences that went into their looks? How do their personalities play a role in informing their visual design? Our character designer commented on Erina’s visual design as follows: “Erina is the leader of the revolutionary army and the driving force behind the story. Therefore, we included charisma in her design. I thought that the essence of charisma is a harrowing charm that simultaneously possesses the contradictory images of unshakable magnanimity and unstable destroyer. Therefore, we tried to make the overall design asymmetrical so that the design alone would convey a sense of her character. The basis of her clothing is a formal military-like uniform, but with epaulets on only one side, sleeves rolled up on one arm, and armor on one leg, the design is both dignified and unstable at the same time.

I can’t say too much about Toshiro because he is a key figure in the story, but I used Kabuki actors who play female roles as references. For example, the two strands of hair on his forehead are the typical style of Kabuki actors. He is designed in a way that effectively reflects his performance of melancholy and determination.”

With the Persona 5 roster featuring such a tight-knit group of friends, what are the challenges associated with introducing a new character into that group? Some of the characters in Persona 5 make deals with the Phantom Thieves, and Erina is one of them. She offers to help the Thieves return to their original world in exchange for their cooperation in the revolution.

Therefore, Erina does not necessarily join the Phantom Thieves of the Hearts. In her case, a challenging question was posed if this new character is a fit to be a potential bargaining partner for the Phantom Thieves?  

For example, in the early stages of development, she was envisioned as a highly independent person with strong passion and energy. This was because she symbolized revolution, which is the keyword of this work. However, as it was, she was too assertive, and I could not imagine her being able to coexist with the members of the Phantom Thieves. 

Therefore, we asked the artist to balance the image by including familiar elements, such as a rashness without planning, and an original style of drawing. A wide array of adjustments were made that were complicated but also necessary to make it all work.

Since Persona 5 Tactica uses a different art style/character design convention from the other Persona 5 games, how did you create characters that feel visually appropriate in the universe but have origins in different character design conventions? In the early stages of development, there were two opinions: keep the original look or match the tactical game with the Chibi designs. The characters themselves could have been expressed nicely if we had used the original designs, but the size of the surrounding map and objects also needed to match the characters. Since strategy games are often shown from above, the larger the objects, the more the camera must be pulled back, and with such designs, the active figures of the Phantom Thieves would have been buried in the distance. Because of this distance in development, it seemed that the team was completing the mission without much emotion, and there was concern that the sense of team play would diminish. After some further testing, we decided to adopt the Chibi style in the final game.

With the art style now decided, a problem still remained. We needed to be careful about making the characters appear solely cute. To tackle this, the balance of the arms and legs, as well as the balance of the whole body, was adjusted repeatedly until the current style, which is Chibi but at the same time had a stylish appeal. With the new design, we were also able to make it move more dynamically than usual. We hope you enjoy the many cutscenes and movie scenes as you play, as we think this look is very cool and memorable.

When introducing a new character into a popular and character-driven series like Persona, what factors do you use to measure how successful the team was? As we shared earlier, a lot of work and dedication has been put forth for these new characters to be loved by all. We trust that they will remain in the hearts of the players long after they complete the game.

For more on Persona 5 Tactica, be sure to check out our review here. If you’re new to Persona 5, you can learn more about Persona 5 Royal here and Persona 5 Strikers here.

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selfie time 

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➥ ❝ Hanako, Kasumi & Olivia ❞

➥ Asobi Asobase

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