#yano takeshi

[tora-the-cat]

For all the shit I talk about the shikamaru book, I'll give Yano his flowers where they're due. He's got specifically and EXCLUSIVELY Shikamaru's characterization down. can't right a single other damn character in that book without making me roll my eyes, but his Shikamaru is mostly solid.

even his boring ass 'never being wrong' beat in shippuden is being kinda reframed!! now it's 'not ALLOWED to be wrong because I have PTSD and ANXIETY over the last and ONLY time I was EVER wrong'. it's a good angle!! I feel like if I rewatched, like, the asuma death arc now, it'd be genuinely more engaging, cause I can get in Shikamaru's head a lot more. He has now made his SECOND mistake EVER. and his fucking sensei died. like. I get it now shikamaru. I get why you went so fucking warcrimes bonkers on hidan's ass!!

Like I don't even think he wrote the Danzo parralels on PURPOSE but it's such a good angle it makes my head spin. it is. it's tasty. it's almost well written. it makes sense and it hurts a little. I think eventually Ino is gonna have to just leave an uber classified file on the truth about danzo on Shikamaru's nightstand before he goes too far. It's so much fun. Thank GOD Sasuke's not in the village. Well done Yano you made Shikamaru interesting. You've exposed the thing that is deeply wrong with him. His fatal flaws. Being a Danzo kinnie with an anxiety disorder. I can work with that! That's usable!!

[jinsei-pika-pika]

YMO

[sycamoretrees]

so over the last few months I have been putting together some curated wrestling selections for best pal @benchwarming (a Japanese-wrestling-curious AEW fan), and I thought I would share them here for anyone else who might be interested, particularly if you want to try NJPW or DDT but aren't sure where to start.

@benchwarming: i really enjoyed these matches even when i didn't know the wrestlers or have much context going in! lots of compelling in-ring dynamics, funny bits, and straightforwardly great wrestling

I've included links for everything (and bolded my particular favourite matches), please hit me up if you have any questions, or if you want any other recommendations! I would love to talk to you about Japanese wrestling!!!

WrestleTime OG

Hiromu Takahashi vs Will Ospreay, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2020 (x)

Kota Ibushi vs Toru Yano, NJPW G1 Climax 2018 (x)

Stephanie Vaquer vs AZM, NJPW Windy City Riot 2024 (x)

El Desperado vs Hiromu Takahashi, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2020 (x)

Kota Ibushi vs Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2015 (x)

(more under the cut)

2Wrestle2Time: The Squeakquel

Jay White vs Juice Robinson, NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco 2018 (x)

Jon Moxley vs Toru Yano, NJPW G1 Climax 2019 (x)

El Desperado & Jun Kasai vs Jon Moxley & Homicide, NJPW Independence Day 2023 (x)

Konosuke Takeshita vs Yuki Ueno, DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2023 (x)

Hiromu Takashi & Jun Kasai vs Minoru Suzuki & Takayuki Ueki, NJPW Despe Invitacional 2024 (x)

Katsuyori Shibata vs Kazuchika Okada, NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 (x)

Wr3stl3Tim3: Tokyo Drift

Jon Moxley vs Tomohiro Ishii, NJPW G1 Climax 2019 (x)

Toru Yano vs Kenny Omega, NJPW G1 Climax 2017 (x)

Miu Watanabe vs Miyu Yamashita, TJPW Grand Princess 2024 (x)

Kuroshio Tokyo Japan vs Takeshi Masada, DDT Ultimate Party 2023 (x)

Kazuki Hirata vs Mao vs Yoshihiko, DDT What Are You Doing 2023 (x)

Yuki Ueno vs Yukio Sakaguchi, DDT Kawasaki Strong 2021 (x)

[transea]

forgive me father, for i decided to rate mifune roles based on their husband-material qualities:

Eijima (from Snow Trail, 1947): would spit on the floor, gross, 4/10

Matsunaga (from Drunken Angel, 1948): homosexual??, 7/10

dr. Kyoji Fujisaki (from The Quiet Duel, 1949): don't care about his remorse and drama, get better soon, 7/10

detective Murakami (from Stray Dog, 1949): i love him, 9/10

Nagasawa (from Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka, 1950): listen if he can tolerate that obnoxious laugh he's a saint, 10/10

Ichirō Aoye (from Scandal, 1950): 8/10

dr. Takeshi Ema (from Wedding Ring, 1950): 10/10

Tajōmaru (from Rashomon, 1950): 4/10

Denkichi Akama (from The Idiot, 1951): his first marriage didn't end well, 3/10

Miyamoto Musashi (from Sasaki Kojiro, 1951): too little material to rate, ?/10

Yonetaro Katayama (from Life of a Horse Trader, 1951): bad husband, 3.5/10

Chiyokichi (from Foghorn, 1952): don't know where the rating comes from but 8.5/10

Katsunosuke (from Life of Oharu, 1952): would literally die for you (if you are Oharu), 11/10

Kurokawa (from Tokyo Sweetheart, 1952): malewife, 10/10

Hayakawa (from The Last Embrace, 1953): cursed, 8/10

Ippei Itachi (from Sunflower Girl, 1953): has the potential to become malewife too, 10/10

Kikuchiyo (from Seven Samurai, 1954): compelling, 7/10

Musashi Miyamoto (from the Samurai trilogy, 1954-1955-1956): married first to swordmanship plus a lot of drama, honestly too much work for a marriage, 5/10

Mitsuo Yano (from No Time for Tears, 1955): haven't seen this one but love the vibes, 6/10

Shuntarō Ōhira (from Settlement of Love, 1956): get better friends first, 9/10

Kenkichi (from A Wife's Heart, 1956): 8.5/10

Washizu (from Throne of Blood, 1957): simp, will kill for you, 9.5/10

Sutekichi (from Lower Depths, 1957): 4.5/10

Matsugorō Tomishima (from The Rickshaw Man, 1958): PLEASE 8.5/10

general Rokurota Makabe (from The Hidden Fortress, 1958): would let you die for his clan but let's be honest those arms are worth the risk, 4.5/10

Heihachiro Komaki (from Samurai Saga, 1959): virtually 9/10

Nishi (from The Bad Sleep Well, 1960): we know how his first marriage went, 7.5/10

Sanjuro (from Yojimbo, 1961 and Sanjuro 1962): wouldn't settle down, probably bad husband (but i'd forgive him), 6/10

Gondo (from High and Low, 1963): boring job, 6/10

Akahige (from Red Beard, 1965), Shimada (from Sword of Doom, 1966), Jubei (from Red Sun, 1971): i think they would be married first to their job, 5/10

Isaburo Sasahara (from Samurai Rebellion, 1967): marriage to cover his old man gay affair with the in-movie Nakadai, ?/10

forgot many and haven't watched more but assume not going lower than 3/10 in the worst case scenario

[sleeepy-sun]

Hello hello sorry for the wait here's my songs :P

1: Chromazone - by Mike Stern (ive been really into this one recently lol)

2: Kudu - by Nautilus

3: Bright lights, big city - by Takeshi Nakaysuka

4: Lonely rolling star - by Yoshihito Yano (i think, not sure, anyway it's one of katamari damacy's OSTs)

5: Sum - by BLU-SWING

If you see this and you wanna do it feel free to do it even if i didnt tag you!

Anyway ill tag @solarpunkvince @allegedly-human @sneefer-beaw @clangpan @rustyanddustychevron @sol-hearth @azeler

tagged by @stickers-on-a-laptop

RULES: put 5 songs you actually listen to, then tag 10 people.

Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance (yes im in my emo phase now)

Whirling-In-Rags, 8 AM - Sea Power

Haunt This Place - Small Fools

Can You Tell - Ra Ra Riot

Basket Case - Green Day

tagging: @malabadspice @otterorder @transcakeoutintherain @starstrike @svnrise-parabellvm @tetrafelino @vibinwiththefrogs @1tbls @funyasm @tiredtransgal

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[heavennozetsubou]

DANGANRONPA: Heaven of Despair Icon [ 2/3 ]

Simple icons of the HoD cast in no particular order! (Psst, use for free!)

Part 1

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[beatdisc]

It's been a while since our last Japanese update, so here's a dig through our racks highlighting the latest new releases & re-issues, along with our usual range of ambient, new wave, jazz and folk re-stocks from our favourite archival labels.

NEW RELEASES Kikagaku Moyo - Kumoyo Island $65 Towa Tei - LP $55 Midori Takada: - Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter $55 - You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana $55

RE-ISSUES (Ambient) Inoyamaland - Danzindan-Pojidon $55 Hiroshi Yoshimura - Music For Nine Postcards $55 Yutaka Hirose - Nova +4 $50 Motohiko Hamase - Notes Of Forestry  $50 Midori Takada - Through The Looking Glass $45

(Rock, Pop & Psych) Takeshi Terauchi - Nippon Guitars $45 Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang - Dixie Fever $55 Akiko Yano - Ai Ga Nakucha Ne $55 Kikagaku Moyo: - House In The Tall Grass $55 - Masana Temples $55

(Folk) Ichiko Aoba - Windswept Adan $70 Sachiko Kanenobu - Misora $60 Kazuki Tomokawa: - Finally His First Album $55 - Straight From The Throat $55

(Electronic, New Wave & Avant-Garde) Yasuaki Shimizu - Kiren $45 Mariah - Utakata No Hibi $65 Colored Music - s/t $45 Takehisa Kosugi - Catch-Wave $55 Yamash'ta & The Horizon - Sunrise From The West Sea $55 Ryuichi Sakamoto: - Esperanto $60 - Hidari Ude No Yume $65

(Hip-Hop) Nujabes: - Metaphorical Music $110 - Modal Soul $110

(Jazz & Funk) Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream $45 George Otsuka Quintet - Sea Breeze $55 Mystery Kindaichi Band - The Adventures Of $50 Haruka Nakamura - Nujabes Pray Reflections $100

(Compilations) Wamono A to Z: - Vol. 1: Jazz Funk & Rare Groove $60 - Vol. 2: Japanese Funk $60 - Vol. 3: Light Mellow Funk, Disco & Boogie $60 Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk $60 Somewhere Between: Mutant Pop & Electronic Minimalism $65 (2xLP) Nippon Girls: - Vol. 1: Pop, Beat & Bossa Nova $55 - Vol. 2: Pop, Beat & Rock & Roll $55

(Soundtracks) Seatbelts - Cowboy Bebop $70 Kenji Kawai - Ghost In The Shell $40 Hikara Utada - One Last Kiss $48 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Black Mirror: Smithereens $40 Joe Hisaishi: - My Neighbor Totoro $100 - Castle In The Sky $120 - Castle In The Sky: US Edition $120

[recentanimenews]

Seductive Vampire Singers Gather in Fall 2021 TV Anime Visual Prison Main Visual & 2nd PV

    The official website for the forthcoming fall 2021 original TV anime Visual Prison has posted a main visual and a 110-second second PV. The A-1 Pictures-produced series is set to premiere in Japan on October 8, 2021.

  The total of 10 main characters of the anime's three in-story bands - O★Z, LOS†EDEN, and ECLIPSE - are all together in this stunning main visual. The catchphrase, "Music connects thoughts and becomes a bond." expresses the desire of those who live the fate of vampires to confront their friends and themselves through "song" in the story.

        The second PV features the anime's OP theme song "Zankoku Shangri-La" sung by one of the three in-story bands,  O★Z, as well as new scenes and new dialogues of the main characters. The story's keywords such as "red drops," "red moon," and "half-vampire" are scattered throughout the video.

  Synopsis:

  Ange Yuki is a young boy who is unable to fit in with his surroundings and has a strong sense of loneliness inside. When he finds himself alone in the world, he leaves his hometown to visit Harajuku, a town where the artists he admires are active. Hhe encounters a live battle between the visual-kei unit ECLIPSE and LOS†EDEN. While Ange is overwhelmed by their energetic stage performance, he is suddenly struck by a pain in his chest. At that moment, Ange awakens as "Dhampir," half vampire, half human.

    2nd PV:

    In addition, Yutaka Kyan and Jun Utahiroba, two members of the Japanese air visual-key band Golden Bomber ("air" means that they actually don't play any installments on the stage) are confirmed to make guest voice appearance in the anime. The number of episodes in which they will appear will be announced at a later date. 

          Main voice cast:

  O★Z:

Ange Yuki: Shoya Chiba

Guiltia Brion: Makoto Furukawa

Eve Louise: Hiroki Nanami

Robin Laffite: Shun Horie

  LOS†EDEN:

Saga Latour: Takuya Eguchi

Mist Flaive: Nobunaga Shimazaki

Veuve Elizabeth: Takuma Nagatsuka

Jack Mouton: Shogo Yano

  ECLIPSE:

Dmitri Romanee: Toshiki Masuda

Hyde Jayer: Shouta Aoi

  Mascot:

 Panya: Tomokazu Sugita

    Main staff:

  Original Story: Noriyasu Agematsu/Afredes

General Director: Takeshi Furuta (Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Kingdom)

Director: Tomoya Tanaka

Series Composition: Yukie Sugawara

Original Character Design: Ikumi Katagiri

Anime Character Design: Minako Shiba

Sub Character Design: Hitona Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Yamukai, Honoka Yokoyama

Chief Animation Director: Hiroshi Yamukai, Hitona Yamaguchi, Reina Kawasaki

Prop Design: Takayuki Kido

Art Supervisor: Hiroshi Kato

Art Director: Hirofumi Sakagami

Art Setting: Hiroshi Kato, Mitsuki Maeda

Color Design: Hokari Kanako, Mayu Morita

CG Director: Ryuta Undo

Director of Photography: Akito Suzuki

Editing: Eiichi Nishimura

Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama

Music: Elements Garden

Anime Production: A-1 Pictures

Production: Project VP 

                    Source: Aniplex press release

  ©Noriyasu Agematsu,Afredes/Project VP

  By: Mikikazu Komatsu

[tora-the-cat]

I see you read Shikamaru Hiden. Now go read the other novel, Shikamaru Shinden. It's ten times worse and all the more hilarious, you'll have a blast :)

YANO.....YANO WHAT DID YOU DO. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. YANO DID YOU NOT TAKE THE TIME OFF IN BETWEEN BOOKS TO HONE YOUR CRAFT. OR IS YOUR CRAFT THAT OF SP BAD ITS GOOD NARUTO FANFICITION.

[maswartz]

Power Rangers Bushido Blades

(Logo by @masterpikachu6)

Long ago in ancient Japan there lived a mighty shogun, loved by his people he ruled during an era of peace until a dark threat rose. The Akukai, monstrous beings created from the spirits of the dishonorable dead began to attack the innocent.

Fortunately an order of monks and priestesses discovered a way to infuse kanji with a person’s spiritual essence creating the ability of Kanji-Ryuko. By using a Kanji Command warriors could unleash incredible attacks and abilities. The Shogun studied this ability and had a group of handpicked warriors study it as well. The order also provided a series of talisman to the samurai to give them further power in battle. Using this ability the group of samurai was able to fend off the invasion and finally the Shogun gravely wounded the leader of the Akukai, Chionio (Blood Demon King) as he and the rest of the warriors created a seal to keep the monsters trapped. However in the resulting explosion they were caught in a seal themselves.

Many centuries later the conditions were just right to break the seals releasing both groups. Chionio was still healing from his wounds so his followers attacked the world to avenge him as the samurai aim to ward them off once more as the Power Rangers Bushido Blades!

Red Bushido Ranger- Takeshi Hakuryu*- The shogun of a great land long ago. While he may act arrogant and prideful he truly cares about those under his rule. When he awoke in the modern day he was devastated to learn his land fell while he was gone. His spirit roars like a mighty inferno as he wields the Burning Broadsword. His talisman becomes the Lion Bushido Zord Face Claim: Steven Yeun

Blue Bushido Ranger- Daisuke Shimizu*- A great warrior who once fought the shogun in battle. Once he was disarmed he continued to fight, as he braced himself for the killing blow he was shocked Takeshi had chosen to spare his life. Awed by his power and mercy he swore his life to him. Even after all the centuries he keeps to his vow. His spirit is as powerful as a rushing river as he wields the Rainfall Bow and Arrows. His talisman becomes the Dragon Bushido Zord Face Claim: Ross Butler

Yellow Bushido Ranger-Yoshiko Doi*- A member of the order who discovered Kanji-Ryuko. She is highly skilled in the use of it however her combat ability is lacking at first. She is quiet and contemplative however she opens up around close friends. Her spirit is as solid as a rock as she wields the Boulder Cutter. Her talisman becomes the Monkey Bushido Zord Face Claim: Sakurako Okubo

Green Bushido Ranger-Shun Kobayashi*- A cunning ninja who heard tales of the shogun’s power. He spied on him for weeks watching him until witnessing his full power in a battle. As an enemy attempted to attack the exhausted shogun from behind he cut them down with a quick attack. In gratitude Takeshi welcomed him even after he revealed he knew he had been spying on him the whole time. His spirit grows like the lush forest as he wields the Leaf Spear. His talisman becomes the Bear Bushido Zord Face Claim: Osric Chau

Pink Bushido Ranger- Rin Kazehaya*- An assassin hired to slay the shogun she got within striking distance when the shogun blocked her attack. Impressed with her obvious skill at her craft Takeshi hired her as his personal bodyguard, after having her eliminate her previous client first. Her spirit is as swift as the wind as she wields the Whirlwind Fan. Her talisman becomes the Turtle Bushido Zord Face Claim: Yuuka Yano

Gold Bushido Ranger- Hiroki Fukami*- A student of Japanese mythology who witnessed the Samurai’s first battle after they escaped the seal. He was the one who dubbed them Power Rangers and helped them adjust to the many changes in the world. Soon he would create a way to fight alongside them using a new form of Kanji-Ryuko. His spirit shines brightly as he wields the Glowing Blade. He creates a pair of talisman resulting in the Lobster and Squid Bushido Zords Face Claim: Harry Shum Jr

Red Bushido Ranger- Kiyoko “Kiki” Ryumine* - An idol singer who makes waves by speaking out against the horrible conditions idols often face. She’s currently staring in the Japanese version of Triumph Trio based around flowers, she plays Triumph Rose. She is also the descendant of Takeshi, after discovering her link to him she begins to study the lost art of Kanji-Ryuko. She uses it to restore an ancient Bull talisman resulting in the creation of the Bull Bushido Zord. Her spirit is as fiery as a blaze as she wields the Burning Broadsword. The two Reds eventually learn that a shared relative, the descendant of Takeshi and the ancestor of Kiyoko fell to the Akukai. Now called Yakikiri (Burning Cut) this demonic swordsman is out for the blood of both Reds Face Claim: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu In time the Rangers discover a new talisman allowing a person to unlock all their spiritual power at once creating the Spiritual mode. In this mode a Ranger’s power is increased tenfold. By infusing the talismans with Kanji-Ryuko the Rangers can call forth the Bushido Zords which can combine to form the Bushido Megazord Red- Torso and head Blue/Green-Legs Yellow/Pink- Arms An additional trio of talisman become the Beetle, Fish, and Tiger Bushido Zords each giving the Bushido Megazord increased power as well as combining into the Thunderbird Bushido Zord which combines with the Bushido Megazord to form the Soaring Bushido Megazord

The Lobster Bushido Zord forms its own Megazord as the Shining Lobster Megazord which has four modes including one that combines with the Squid. It can also combine with the main Megazord to form the Shining Bushido Megazord armed with a powerful cannon. The Bull Bushido Zord also forms its own Megazord as the Bull Bushido Megazord. The three Megazords can combine to form the Bushido Ultrazord.

Morphers- Bushido Brushes Morphing Call- Spirit of Bushido, arise and become my blade! Morphing- Their elemental symbol surrounds them in their element forming the suits Rangers Of Two Universes: A warp in reality brings the RPM Rangers to the world of the Bushido Rangers resulting in both teams working together to fend off an alliance of their enemies looking to take advantage of the warp. (Faces by @autumn-clearwater and @dream-chef-flavors) *From Japanese 武 (takeshi) meaning “military, martial”, 健 (takeshi) meaning “strong, healthy”, or other kanji having the same reading. and This surname combines 白 (haku, byaku, shira-, shiro, shiro.i) meaning “white” with 竜 (ryuu, ryou, rou, ise, tatsu) meaning “dragon, imperial” or 柳 (ryuu, yanagi) meaning “willow.” *From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning “big, great” and 輔 (suke) meaning “help”. Other kanji combinations are possible. and From Japanese 清 (shi) meaning “clear, pure, clean” and 水 (mizu) meaning “water” *From Japanese 良 (yoshi) meaning “good, virtuous, respectable”, 芳 (yoshi) meaning “fragrant, virtuous, beautiful” or 悦 (yoshi) meaning “joy, pleased” combined with 子 (ko) meaning “child”. This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well. and Do (“Earth”) + I (“Habitation”) or (“Well, Mineshaft”) in a different region. “Earth Well” is used mainly in the west and in Shikoku, the “Earth Habitation” kanji is used in eastern Japan. This name isn’t rare and considered out of the ordinary, but it’s uncommon to the ears. *From Japanese 駿 (shun) meaning “fast”, 俊 (shun) meaning “talented”, or other kanji which are pronounced the same way. and From Japanese 小 (ko) meaning “small” and 林 (hayashi) meaning “forest *From Japanese 凛 (rin) meaning "dignified, severe, cold” or other kanji which are pronounced the same way. and Kaze means “wind” and haya means “fast *From Japanese 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great” and 輝 (ki) meaning “brightness” or 樹 (ki) meaning “tree”. Other kanji combinations are also possible. and 深 (Fuka) means “Deep” and 見 (Mi) means “View, Mindset, See” *From Japanese 清 (kiyo) meaning “clear, pure, clean” or 聖 (kiyo) meaning “holy” and 子 (ko) meaning “child”. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters. and 竜/龍 (Ryu) means “Dragon, Imperial” and 嶺,峰,峯 (Mine) means “Peak, Summit, Mountaintop

Power Rangers Aquitar<-Powerverse->Power Rangers Guardian Spirits

[leenaevilin]

[Pics] 舞台 ヨルハ Ver1.3aa  (butai yoruha ver1.3aa)

main visual ↑↑↑ & visuals update under the cut^^

Cast:

Miyagi Koudai as Number 2 (二号)

Ayagiri Takuya as Number 4 (四号)

Kimura Masataka as Number 16 (十六号)

Kominami Kouji as Number 21 (二十一号)

Akaba Mio as Rose (ローズ)

Kuro Taka as Jackass (ジャッカス)

Koga Ruito as Lilly (リリイ)

Kanno Yuuki as Gerbera (ガーベラ)

Jinza Kei as Dahlia (ダリア)

Yano Takeshi as Daisy (デイジー)

Kasahara Orito as Commandant (司令官)

Satou Tomohiro as Wakaba (ワカバ)

Tanaka Hiroki as Red Boy (赤い少年)

Suga Kyousuke as Akol (アコール)

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[mspowerverse]

Power Rangers Bushido Blades

(Logo by @masterpikachu6)

Long ago in ancient Japan there lived a mighty shogun, loved by his people he ruled during an era of peace until a dark threat rose. The Akukai, monstrous beings created from the spirits of the dishonorable dead began to attack the innocent.

Fortunately an order of monks and priestesses discovered a way to infuse kanji with a person’s spiritual essence creating the ability of Kanji-Ryuko. By using a Kanji Command warriors could unleash incredible attacks and abilities. The Shogun studied this ability and had a group of handpicked warriors study it as well. The order also provided a series of talisman to the samurai to give them further power in battle. Using this ability the group of samurai was able to fend off the invasion and finally the Shogun gravely wounded the leader of the Akukai, Chionio (Blood Demon King) as he and the rest of the warriors created a seal to keep the monsters trapped. However in the resulting explosion they were caught in a seal themselves.

Many centuries later the conditions were just right to break the seals releasing both groups. Chionio was still healing from his wounds so his followers attacked the world to avenge him as the samurai aim to ward them off once more as the Power Rangers Bushido Blades!

Red Bushido Ranger- Takeshi Hakuryu*- The shogun of a great land long ago. While he may act arrogant and prideful he truly cares about those under his rule. When he awoke in the modern day he was devastated to learn his land fell while he was gone. His spirit roars like a mighty inferno as he wields the Burning Broadsword. His talisman becomes the Lion Bushido Zord Face Claim: Steven Yeun

Blue Bushido Ranger- Daisuke Shimizu*- A great warrior who once fought the shogun in battle. Once he was disarmed he continued to fight, as he braced himself for the killing blow he was shocked Takeshi had chosen to spare his life. Awed by his power and mercy he swore his life to him. Even after all the centuries he keeps to his vow. His spirit is as powerful as a rushing river as he wields the Rainfall Bow and Arrows. His talisman becomes the Dragon Bushido Zord Face Claim: Ross Butler

Yellow Bushido Ranger-Yoshiko Doi*- A member of the order who discovered Kanji-Ryuko. She is highly skilled in the use of it however her combat ability is lacking at first. She is quiet and contemplative however she opens up around close friends. Her spirit is as solid as a rock as she wields the Boulder Cutter. Her talisman becomes the Monkey Bushido Zord Face Claim: Sakurako Okubo

Green Bushido Ranger-Shun Kobayashi*- A cunning ninja who heard tales of the shogun’s power. He spied on him for weeks watching him until witnessing his full power in a battle. As an enemy attempted to attack the exhausted shogun from behind he cut them down with a quick attack. In gratitude Takeshi welcomed him even after he revealed he knew he had been spying on him the whole time. His spirit grows like the lush forest as he wields the Leaf Spear. His talisman becomes the Bear Bushido Zord Face Claim: Osric Chau

Pink Bushido Ranger- Rin Kazehaya*- An assassin hired to slay the shogun she got within striking distance when the shogun blocked her attack. Impressed with her obvious skill at her craft Takeshi hired her as his personal bodyguard, after having her eliminate her previous client first. Her spirit is as swift as the wind as she wields the Whirlwind Fan. Her talisman becomes the Turtle Bushido Zord Face Claim: Yuuka Yano

Gold Bushido Ranger- Hiroki Fukami*- A student of Japanese mythology who witnessed the Samurai’s first battle after they escaped the seal. He was the one who dubbed them Power Rangers and helped them adjust to the many changes in the world. Soon he would create a way to fight alongside them using a new form of Kanji-Ryuko. His spirit shines brightly as he wields the Glowing Blade. He creates a pair of talisman resulting in the Lobster and Squid Bushido Zords Face Claim: Harry Shum Jr

Red Bushido Ranger- Kiyoko “Kiki” Ryumine* - An idol singer who makes waves by speaking out against the horrible conditions idols often face. She’s currently staring in the Japanese version of Triumph Trio based around flowers, she plays Triumph Rose. She is also the descendant of Takeshi, after discovering her link to him she begins to study the lost art of Kanji-Ryuko. She uses it to restore an ancient Bull talisman resulting in the creation of the Bull Bushido Zord. Her spirit is as fiery as a blaze as she wields the Burning Broadsword. The two Reds eventually learn that a shared relative, the descendant of Takeshi and the ancestor of Kiyoko fell to the Akukai. Now called Yakikiri (Burning Cut) this demonic swordsman is out for the blood of both Reds Face Claim: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu In time the Rangers discover a new talisman allowing a person to unlock all their spiritual power at once creating the Spiritual mode. In this mode a Ranger’s power is increased tenfold. By infusing the talismans with Kanji-Ryuko the Rangers can call forth the Bushido Zords which can combine to form the Bushido Megazord Red- Torso and head Blue/Green-Legs Yellow/Pink- Arms An additional trio of talisman become the Beetle, Fish, and Tiger Bushido Zords each giving the Bushido Megazord increased power as well as combining into the Thunderbird Bushido Zord which combines with the Bushido Megazord to form the Soaring Bushido Megazord

The Lobster Bushido Zord forms its own Megazord as the Shining Lobster Megazord which has four modes including one that combines with the Squid. It can also combine with the main Megazord to form the Shining Bushido Megazord armed with a powerful cannon. The Bull Bushido Zord also forms its own Megazord as the Bull Bushido Megazord. The three Megazords can combine to form the Bushido Ultrazord.

Morphers- Bushido Brushes Morphing Call- Spirit of Bushido, arise and become my blade! Morphing- Their elemental symbol surrounds them in their element forming the suits Rangers Of Two Universes: A warp in reality brings the RPM Rangers to the world of the Bushido Rangers resulting in both teams working together to fend off an alliance of their enemies looking to take advantage of the warp. (Faces by @autumn-clearwater and @dream-chef-flavors) *From Japanese 武 (takeshi) meaning “military, martial”, 健 (takeshi) meaning “strong, healthy”, or other kanji having the same reading. and This surname combines 白 (haku, byaku, shira-, shiro, shiro.i) meaning “white” with 竜 (ryuu, ryou, rou, ise, tatsu) meaning “dragon, imperial” or 柳 (ryuu, yanagi) meaning “willow.” *From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning “big, great” and 輔 (suke) meaning “help”. Other kanji combinations are possible. and From Japanese 清 (shi) meaning “clear, pure, clean” and 水 (mizu) meaning “water” *From Japanese 良 (yoshi) meaning “good, virtuous, respectable”, 芳 (yoshi) meaning “fragrant, virtuous, beautiful” or 悦 (yoshi) meaning “joy, pleased” combined with 子 (ko) meaning “child”. This name can be formed from other kanji combinations as well. and Do (“Earth”) + I (“Habitation”) or (“Well, Mineshaft”) in a different region. “Earth Well” is used mainly in the west and in Shikoku, the “Earth Habitation” kanji is used in eastern Japan. This name isn’t rare and considered out of the ordinary, but it’s uncommon to the ears. *From Japanese 駿 (shun) meaning “fast”, 俊 (shun) meaning “talented”, or other kanji which are pronounced the same way. and From Japanese 小 (ko) meaning “small” and 林 (hayashi) meaning “forest *From Japanese 凛 (rin) meaning "dignified, severe, cold” or other kanji which are pronounced the same way. and Kaze means “wind” and haya means “fast *From Japanese 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great” and 輝 (ki) meaning “brightness” or 樹 (ki) meaning “tree”. Other kanji combinations are also possible. and 深 (Fuka) means “Deep” and 見 (Mi) means “View, Mindset, See” *From Japanese 清 (kiyo) meaning “clear, pure, clean” or 聖 (kiyo) meaning “holy” and 子 (ko) meaning “child”. This name can also be formed from other combinations of kanji characters. and 竜/龍 (Ryu) means “Dragon, Imperial” and 嶺,峰,峯 (Mine) means “Peak, Summit, Mountaintop

Power Rangers Aquitar<-Powerverse->Power Rangers Guardian Spirits

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The official POLYSICS 20th anniversary website updated with several artist messages by Takeshi Hosomi, Atsushi Horie (STRAIGHTENER), [Alexandros], BIG MAMA and more to congratulate.

Artist messages (japanese)

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Katamari Forever (2009) — Cherry Blosom Color Season (fanfare mix)