2008-12-23, 01:06 | Link #84 |
Astral Traveller
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mimizan, Landes, France
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Unfortunately, the only stuff worth getting is Japanese language required. Everything that comes overseas is not worth it. But if they translate the light novel series, people will enjoy that alot though most light novel books are about 250+ pages each and there are 16 or so volumes.
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2008-12-29, 17:32 | Link #85 |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Age: 38
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Amazon.co.jp is your friend.
Guren: *ISBN-10: 4840228981 *ISBN-13: 978-4840228985 Kaen: *ISBN-10: 4840239878 *ISBN-13: 978-4840239875
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2009-01-20, 01:43 | Link #86 |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Another batch from Japan received today.
Shana merchandise (I'm a little surprised at how big the FineScenery figure of Shana is - the one in the middle) Time for an update on my Shana collection for the new year. Most of these merchandise I got from Yahoo Japan Auctions while some come from CDJapan and some from local anime shops in my area. DVD's Figurines CD Singles of Opening/Ending Themes and Insert songs Soundtracks and Assorted Albums Special Drama CD's Lineart book collection (only sold at Comiket) Artbooks and visual books Mug collection Random Shana stuff Shanatan "uruchai" fan Wallscrolls Posters Last edited by darktruth; 2009-01-20 at 04:12. |
2009-02-02, 03:12 | Link #92 | |
Hopeless Dreamer
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: On bended knee asking Belldandy to marry me
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@darktruth
*picks jaw up off of floor* That is one hardcore Shana collection. Quote:
Have a look at this post for a little insight into "real" swords. http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost...60&postcount=7 The thing is, due to animation and artwork being distributed among different artists, the tsuba on Nietono no Shana is often drawn in different ways. So, only the basic shape and design can be taken from that. Here's a couple of examples. Also, the kashira (buttcap on the end of the handle) is usually drawn on Shana's sword as being gold/brass in color, and it's fairly long compared to what you see on most actual katanas. The one on that "replica" does not match hers. Who's to say what the real, official Nietono no Shana looks like? Even in the Noizi Ito artbooks there are variations, although she usually has the tsuba as being plain... just the four lobe pattern with no design on it. [edit]- I just remembered, I made a scan of Shana's sword from the manga. That's probably the most authoritative source. Spoiler for Nietono no Shana Tsuba:
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2009-02-02, 14:25 | Link #94 | |
Hopeless Dreamer
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: On bended knee asking Belldandy to marry me
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Shana is a runt. A very cute runt, but a runt none the less. It would be impractical for her to carry anything larger than a katana, but it makes for "coolness" to think of it as something bigger. Small, sassy, cute girl + big ass sword = great fun for everyone. I just checked and Alastor calls it an "odachi" in the anime, which apparently is translated "longsword." It also carries the connotations of being ceremonial or sacred. From what I've read, odachi were used for field battle and things like taking down cavalry. They weren't exactly ideal for close quarter combat. But that's another thing where the art/anime mediums suffer/allow for variations. The shape, size and proportions of Shana's sword changes to fit the scene or add dramatic impact. Move the tip of the blade in that image up to the heel of her outstretched leg and it would be as tall as she is. Also, note the length of the handle between the two. Most of the time, Nietono no Shana has the appearance of a katana.
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2009-03-14, 09:41 | Link #98 |
Killer loli xD
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figure I just saw (srry if it were posted before ^^")
http://www.e2046.com/product_info.php?products_id=9219 Spoiler for for piccies ^^:
And another wonderful one: http://www.e2046.com/product_info.php?products_id=5487 Spoiler for other piccs:
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2009-03-25, 23:44 | Link #99 |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Finally got my latest Shana stuff today.
and also just recently won the auction for this Shana CD holder XD. |
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