#kurayamiman

[anpansidequest]

tezuka X anpanman same voice actor cases

here's a post of tezuka and anpanman charters who share a VA (that am awere)

north no1 (pluto) chesee kamameshidon and uncle jam (since 2018): koichi yamadera

denkou and melonpanna: mika kanai

blue kingth (2003) Brau-1589 and zamazu bondo (curently): hideki tanaka

blackjack magma (1994) nagainegiman/uncle negi and nigauriman: aiko otsuka

Honsuke sharaku (the three eyed one anime) and shiratama: Kazue Ikura

inspector tawashi (2003) and kazekonkon (curently): banjo ginga

tokugawa don dracula mushibakinman (til 2013) and kurayamiman (til 2013): kenji utsumi

if i found more exemples i wil put them bai baikin

[anpansidequest]

yeah tumblir! LETS TALK ABOUT KURAYAMIMAN!

also there's the thing i mentiond about him being shaped like an explosion of an atomic bomb with smoke and everything (probably intentional)

for this and manny other things anpanman is an very bold show (at least for it audience of todlers)

I feel like if Anpanman was better known around here there'd have been tumblr artists with an entire Kurayamiman phase. Imagine the impression this whole sequence would leave you if you were in this cartoon's target demographic, which is as young as like.... three. His name is best translated as something like "Total Darkness Man." He's an unexplained giant shadowy magician creature who performs magic tricks for you without being asked, then demands you pay him for it. If you don't, he spreads his big black shadowy curtain and absorbs you into his body, which houses his Dark World, where you eventually fall asleep forever:

They haven't even retired him for being too spooky or anything, he's reappeared in only the last few years and only spookier

[idontthinkimokaymentally]

Hello there Kurayamiman fans.

[olivias-hyperfixation-corner]

What is Hoshi-chan's "unique superpower"?

Hoshi eventually gets the power to help tired, insomniac or paranoid creatures fall asleep and have vivid, happy dreams! Sometimes, Hoshi may even be able to share a dream with their client if they accidentally fall asleep as well. Below is the story, explanation, pros and cons of Hoshi’s new superpower! (This was copied from my server explanation)

So everyone thought that because Hoshi is an angel that they can do cool stuff and they were rigjt. They have a weird sixth sense that makes them see sounds and taste colors and stuff. And of course their star bond allows them to have strong attachments with other stars and their creators in terms of being to briefly hear their thoughts or feelings if they’re strong enough. But that’s just them being a celestial being that was never supposed to be made

So they have trouble sleeping at night because they’re literally a star and so they’ve got some nocturnal shit going on. So often times they need to sleep with a parent or guardian at night to be able to go to sleep. Mainly Anpanman but sometimes Batako and jam and even the children will volunteer because it can be tedious trying to put them to sleep especially if they had a nightmare or they’re cranky.

So people started to notice that they started sleeping really good when Hoshi slept with them. To the point where Anpanman started to somewhat enjoy them desiring to sleep with him. He even got a little disappointed when they didn’t. The others eventually noticed this too and they would have very vivid very good dreams when Hoshi slept with them. They would wake up very happy. But then a problem started happening where being around Hoshi made everyone fall asleep. Something was weird. They were gaining a power that nobody knew how to handle

BUT. Obviously they have other sleep friends like nemunemu ojisan and Baobab ojisan. So that’s exactly who they went to for help. Both of them. One for the sleepy thing and the other for the vivid dreams. Turns out Hoshi was getting a superpower courtesy of Anpanman’s side of the genetics. When a star of life falls to earth, they’re supposed to bring good replenishment and life to the earth. Now that Hoshi is a person that good replenishment comes in the form of a power. They can basically ward off nightmares and put you into a deep sleep. If you’ve been having reoccurring nightmares or you can’t get any sleep, they can basically charm you to sleep and knock you out with good dreams. They don’t know how to control it… yet. But at least nemunemu ojisan was able to show them how to control putting people to sleep

Once they get a grasp on their power they will be trusted to go out in close distances alone a little more. It’s also a good power for big monsters like kazekonkon or the little wolf guy with a sleeping mask because if Hoshi puts them to sleep during battle they’ll be pacified and can be moved back to their home and wake up happy and refreshed after having good dreams.

There are a bunch of setbacks with their power though because they’re a baby.

So because they’re so little if they get distracted and can’t regain their focus it will not work. They have to be totally focused to put you to sleep

The bigger you are the more energy it takes to put you to sleep. Hoshi might become sick and weak by putting a big force to sleep

Sometimes if you are just downright powerful it will not work. It does not work on people like the ice queen, Blacknose (if she was still alive) or kurayamiman. it will work on the sand guy though… under some circumstances. The power would work on all of these creatures if they asked to be put to sleep but they most likely never would except for sand guy

You have to stay still for it to work. If you are moving around everywhere or you are pushing Hoshi away it won’t work. I have a feeling they need to cuddle you and sing for it to work

Once again if Hoshi pushes too hard trying to get it to work they can fall sick from fatigue and are prone to fevers and illness from weakened system

If you make hoshi fall asleep first… obviously not gonna work

If you don’t have a corporeal form that Hoshi can touch it won’t work. Obake people can go invisible and Hoshi can’t do it to beings they can’t see or feel.

If you drown out their singing or make them lose pitch it won’t work

It will knock Hoshi the fuck out trying to use this power. Especially in the beginning. They need to wait a few hours to get their stamina back or even take a nap themselves. It will make them insanely tired which is actually good because if they use it a lot they sleep better at night.

Unfortunately they cannot use the power on themself. So they are still prone to struggling to sleep, nightmares and crying.

In some ways it’s like melonpanna’s punch except it’s a lot more long lasting. Melonpanna’s punch only works for like half a minute but Hoshi’s can work all night or even just put you to sleep for a nap. They have to get better at controlling how long a person will sleep though because the limit is 9 hours and if they can’t control… let’s say a 2 hour nap they might accidentally make you sleep all day. In other ways it’s like Creampanda’s power because early Creampanda literally couldn’t control his power at all. Hoshi, when they get this power, will struggle like crazy.

HOWEVER. Because they’re not a hero they will often times stay out of battle and will not always need to use it every day. This is good and bad because they sleep better on the days that they do use it but also they’re prone to needing more daytime naps or light play when they do use it because it takes them a while to get their energy back after using it. But sometimes people don’t even need Hoshi’s power for battle. Sometimes little animals are tired and need sleep and Hoshi will put them to sleep. That doesn’t take up barely any power. Or little guys like Peter or the grasshopper cowboy. They take up barely any power because they’re so small. If you’re sick and restless but you need sleep to get better Hoshi’s power comes in handy. If you have a great adventure/journey/task ahead of you and need ensured sleep and energy in the morning/when you wake up Hoshi is a great option. I can see Omusubiman and komusubiman preparing to travel a long distance and staying the night at the bakery so that Hoshi can use their power on them.

If you have gotten greatly injured and are in a lot of pain or if you even need medical attention that would pain you too much, Hoshi, if they concentrate hard enough, will eventually be able to control their power to put you to sleep for a few hours as you’re cared for and as the pain goes down.

If you are a big thing that needs to be moved to not cause damages Hoshi can put you to sleep so that the heroes can carry you back to your normal habitat as well

If they have a star connection with you or fall asleep after they put you to sleep I can also see them vibing in your dreams

So they won’t always need to use this power but when they do it can be very helpful and is a good battle tactic to use so that you don’t have to hurt someone! Hoshi’s power would be amazing in rollpanna situations because Anpanman never physically hurts rollpanna because he doesn’t want to. So if Hoshi is able to put her to sleep they can move her to a contained area with flowers so that she will wake up regulated

Or that one time with black Omusubiman when Anpanman tried to punch him but couldn’t bring himself to and ended up getting hurt

This could also mean Hoshi theme real. I might make a theme for Hoshi that they sing when they put someone to sleep. It’s most likely a lullaby. But I could also see them humming everyone’s themes in a soft tone to put them to sleep

So YEAH basically it’s either a non painful battle tactic or a happiness/stamina inducer!

[starlightanpunch]

[ image: a drawing of kurayamiman, posing with a magic wand in one of his hands. he's gesturing at it, a wide, expectant smile on his face. behind him, a flock of white birds flies by. ]

[picturesofanpanman]

Kurayamiman is a recurring villain who is a towering magician of darkness. Initially he was content to perform simple magic tricks for the amusement of others, but came to want large rewards in return. When he didn't get the compensation he wanted, he encircled the offenders in his magic cloak and sent them to a dark dimension. He wants revenge on Anpanman for his first defeat at his hands, but as time went on his motivations became spite and malice to both his enemies and complete strangers. Baikinman lied to him in their first meeting, so Kurayamiman dislikes him as well. The dark dimension he controls used to be limited to inside his body, but now his magic leads to an entire parallel world where everything is in ruins. He can also fly and pull his entire body into his top hat. His greatest weaknesses are bright light and positive feelings, and are the greatest tool in escaping him.

[oishiipan]

This episode was too good for only 10 screencaps, so I added some extra...

2009 Kurayamiman and Cherohikii San

Anpanman, Cherohikii san, and the others all get captured by Kurayamiman before Cherohikii san can put on his concert. Kurayamiman is an evil monster who sends them to his world of darkness, where they have to keep their spirits up to escape. Baikinman helps out this time, with Cherohikii san being one of Baikinman’s only true friends.

[bahbugandhum]

My English Anpanman nicknames.

I also made my own English nicknames for Anpanman characters Months before the Tubi dub came out.

Batako - Buttercup.

ShokupanMan - Super Slice.

CurrypanMan - Captain Curry.

Tendonman - Shrimpy

Katsudonman - Cutlet

Kamameshidon - Schmoe

OmusubiMan - Samu-rice.

KomusubiMan - Sammy-rice

Hamburger Kid - Arby McDonald: The Hamburger Kid

YakisobapanMan - Yankee Noodle

Yakisobakasu - Chowlamity Mein

AkachanMan and MilkBouya - Wonder Waif and Bottle Boy.

Pyonkichi - Hopkins

Usako - Angora

Chibizou - Lil' Jimbo

Kabao - Hipp O'Potamus

Nekomi chan - Kitty

Ankora (the giant red dog monster) - Dogzilla.

Koankora - Pupzilla

Sunaotoko - Mister Sandman.

KurayamiMan - Dark Ness.

Hamigakiman - Mr. Bristlebrush

MushibakinMan - Cavity Creep

SL Man - Smokey Lee

Tsubasa-kun - Kittyhawk

Naganegiman - The Nightstalk - Nigel Stalk

RareCheese (Cheese’s girlfriend) - Fromage.

Katsubushiman - Fishflake

Nigauriman - Grampa Goya

Chibiookami - Lou (Louie) Garoo (as in Loup Garou)

Ninja no Nyanja - Ginja the Ninja

Frankenrobo - FrankenBot.

Akubidori - Slumber Duckie

Arinko Kid - Bug Cassidy.

Yuzu-hime - Plumbalina

Purin-chan and Eclair-san - Puddinhead and Claire.

HotSandoChan - Panini Pressley

Lamp no Kyojin - Eugene the Genie

Doctor Hiyari - Doctor Cacklestein

Anpanman-gou - The Breadmaker.

Cheese Bucket-gou - Cheese Wheels.

Shiratama-san - Lady Shiratama

Denden Ichiza - The Turnip Troupe

Guratan-chan - Potatoes O'Gratin

Baikichi - Baxter Ria

Yanase Usagi - Mr. Y.

[golurker]

gaitousan and pikarun! kurayamiman and yami no joou!

[zootycutie]

So, this is the first time I've ever posted my Anpanman English headcanon voices. Here's my choice for Kurayamiman. I know it strays SO far from his Japanese voice...but just hear me out on it.

[anpansidequest]

so recently i saw a reply poster on twitter by @apreciadoradeartes where she points out the similaritys of kurayamiman and an atomic bomb cloud and honestly

yeah i can kinda see it. its probably the intent

[bogleech]

I feel like if Anpanman was better known around here there'd have been tumblr artists with an entire Kurayamiman phase. Imagine the impression this whole sequence would leave you if you were in this cartoon's target demographic, which is as young as like.... three. His name is best translated as something like "Total Darkness Man." He's an unexplained giant shadowy magician creature who performs magic tricks for you without being asked, then demands you pay him for it. If you don't, he spreads his big black shadowy curtain and absorbs you into his body, which houses his Dark World, where you eventually fall asleep forever:

They haven't even retired him for being too spooky or anything, he's reappeared in only the last few years and only spookier

[starlightanpunch]

[ image: a drawing of kurayamiman, who looks like a tall shadow, a black hat atop a black ball atop the silhouette of a cape, with arms emerging from just under the collar of the cape, ending with white gloves. his eyes are pink with red pupils and little red ball of a nose, his teeth taking up the whole of the bottom of his face in a sneer. a ring of clouds floats above halfway up his body, and in the background there is an overcast sky, dark clouds hanging low. ]

[anpansidequest]

why anpanman never caugth up in the west (my opinions and theorys)

so why did anpanman never caugth up in the west? well i have some hypothesis with the frist two or three of them probably being the most posible

1 - anime made for a younger or more casual audiençe dont really get exported bc the distributors are looking for the next big hit figth shonen bc that's what western anime fans what to see. anpanman, being a show for kids five and under is far from what anime distributors are looking for.

2 - the show's cast is filed with japanese food, shure you got your burgers, your white bread (though with a diferent name) and your apples but the main character himself is a japanese type of, bread as we know in what i like to call "the golden age of anime dubbing" kids coulnt see any type of japanese food...well any kind that isnt sushi.

3 - idk if this one is an effect of the show never catching up in the west or an cause of it but im gonna put it here. i beleve TMS did a pretty poor job with exporting the show (wich is weird bc they tend to do a good job with that) like the cinar dub has over 100 dubed episodes but they NEVER RELEASED! like what the hell TMS this franchise is you cash cow in japan and you do such a shitty job at exporting it?

4 - the show has some pretty weird and even dark undertones and inplications, like the main character of the show litteraly gives his face for pepole to eat, i beleve an western audience would find it very disturbing for a show for such a young crowd. not to mention characters like rollpannna in her black form or kurayamiman.

if you had the balls to read all of that thanks! do share your thoughs if you have any (and want to ofc) bai baikin!

[bahbugandhum]

I have some English nicknames for Anpanman characters and settings that I made up.

Batako - Buttercup.

ShokupanMan - Super Sliced. 

CurrypanMan - Captain Curry.

OmusubiMan - Samu-rice.

YakisobapanMan - Panchow Mein (Pancho and Chow Mein).

AkachanMan and MilkBouya - Wonder Waif and Bottle Boy.

Ankora (the giant red dog monster) - Dogzilla.

Sunaotoko - Mister Sandman.

KurayamiMan - Dark Ness.

RareCheese (Cheese’s girlfriend) - Fromage.

Chibiookami - Little Louie Garoo (as in Loup Garou).

Purin-chan and Eclair-san - Puddinhead and Claire.

Anpanman-gou - The Breadmaker.

More to come.

[zootycutie]

Ever since I heard this song, I felt like I HAD to do a lyrics picture with Kurayamiman for it!