(L) Mushishi

[wao]

Aw man, that's the worst news ever What a pity! What a terrible, terrible pity... yerk, they could have mentioned it earlier somewhere at least.

Thanks so much for the effort anyway - and great call on the magazine. I dearly hope it reaches him, I hope he's touched by it. And even better if he replies to your email address once he's free.

New opening animation huh, I wonder what it could be... but still. Well, better luck next time ors omething I guess. Hope the stuff gets to him! And thank you very much for going and making the effort anyway. It must have been a real blow.

[Lost]

Yep, thank you for going all that way; you are the one who really made the effort and spent the money. Glad you still enjoyed yourself despite the disappointment. I'm sorry to hear that Nagahama couldn't appear (hehe Mushishi S2 OP? Jk jk, I know it's improbable); but I'm glad you still gave him the present - hopefully it will reach him and touch him enough to reply with an email. He does sound like a nice person, so I'm sure he will take the effort to reply. (well, if it gets to him. >.<) Well, anyway, thanks again.

Back into the trenches, men. Dig in deep. It could be a long wait.

[Hunter Nin.]

I always forget about the licensed forum, but now that I'm here... Mushishi is a great anime

[Xeiros]

July 31 can't come soon enough.

[SugarBosomCCAC]

Hey guys,

Thanks for your "cheer up" messages. While I was disappointed, there's no way that it prevented me from enjoying myself thoroughly. Besides, I'm sure he'll make another appearance somewhere along the line and then I'll have something to talk about when I see him.

But I'll tell you what, Sakura Con has the most amazing dances that I've ever seen at a con before. The rave scene is still going on up there, so they had about six different DJs. I didn't care for some of the crazier light stick music (not a fan of raves), but it was so refreshing to see so many anime geeks out on the dance floor! I mean, you'd never see so many people at Anime expo dancing because everyone is so self conscious about how they look, but it Seattle, no one cared if you looked a like an idiot because you were just out there dancing.
It was pretty funny because they'd form little junior high dance circles and watch certain people dance. The best was when the guy dressed as Mario was tearing it up because everyone was chanting "Mario, Mario!". So sweet.

And just like any other con, there were hotel parties. Me and my buddy went to one and proceeded to enjoy their alchohol and pretzels. It was really fun just talking and joking with fans who are from different places.
After the party, my friend and I'll wobbled back to the convention center and fell asleep on the cushioned seats next to the windows. When I woke up Easter morning, someone had put Easter eggs inside of our pockets. I was weirded out at first, but I got a Werther's Original, Reeses peanut butter cup and an A&W Root beer treat. I was very pleased.

SB-

[Hunter Nin.]

Wow that sounds awesome, glad it turned out well despite what happened.

[kujoe]

What a disappointing turn of events SugarBosomCCAC. Still, what's important is that you still enjoyed the trip overall. And it seems the trip wasn't a total waste after all at least, according to you. Thanks for making the effort anyway. We appreciate it.

It does make me wonder though, what Nagahama is working on now. Hmmm...

[SugarBosomCCAC]

Hey everyone:

After waiting since March 23rd, I finally received my Ginko Real Action Hero figure. I thought the picture were pretty impressive, but it's really nice just to get my hands on it and pose him. The way that his hands are shaped and the points of articulation are really something else. His accesories are ridiculously small. I must have dropped, lost and found each one of them at least once.

Anyway, this post wasn't just to boast, I was just looking for an excuse to post and bump this thread to the top.

SB-

[YamiKaze]

Well If anyone cares, I'll be attending Kumoricon this year and if all goes well I'm going to try to cosplay Ginko. Maybe I'll post some pictures of my costume for reviews or something as the time grows nearer and I get my hair cut properly. Anyway that is all I wanted to say =P

[Lost]

Hehe, all the best with that endeavor. Will you be making the whole costume set from scratch? And, yes, post pictures; not only the costumes but yourself cosplaying (that's the whole point, right? )! We need something to liven this thread up.

[YamiKaze]

I will. I plan to make the version of his costume where he is wearing a black shirt rather then a white one, the clothing will be easy, the hair and the wooden backpack are what will be hard I think...I plan to spend about 3 months on the backpack hehe... Anyway the time til I'll be ready for a picture will be a while, I'm still growing my hair out =P

[gianna]

Originally Posted by SugarBosomCCAC

Hey, does anyone intend on ordering the Mushishi art collection? I was thinking about it and wondered if I was the only one?

From Kodansha right I did have an order placed
They've made some interesting special items - I remember seeing this nice scroll up for auction - sold for quite a bit

[Shiroth]

Official art box for the R1 release is looking pretty awesome, and the wait until the first DVD is almost over!

[Cal-Reflector]

Someone over on the LJ Mushishi mentioned that he/she got to ask the Director of Mushishi at some recent anime convention about Ginko's modern outfit in an historic Japan, to which the Director replied. "I don't know."

On other unrelated news, I hear rumors that the English dub for Mushishi is quite good.

On more unrelated news. Mushishi volume 8 was released in Taiwan 2 days ago, and from my own observations was moving fairly briskly off the shelves. I got mine for 120NT minus 20% discount at a special location, so it comes down to 86NT, or a little less than $2.60 USD. I am well pleased.

On very related news, a new candidate has surfaced for Ginko's harem... I mean, future traveling companion, in another rain-related story in volume 8.

Spoiler for No, its not a man:

Her name contains the Kanji for Tere, as in Tsun-dere, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know how to pronounce the word, but she came in contact with a mushi that borrows moisture from her body (she can't shed tears or sweat) to travel to the sky and bring rain. This does not affect her health negatively, but she cannot stay in one place for even a short period of time (1 week?) before the heavy rain she brings causes disaster, thus, she is always on the move and unable to settle down. Her condition is incurable and the only hope she has is that the mushi within her will expire naturally.

So whereas Ginko attracts Mushi, she attracts rain, and both are forced to travel continuously. Once again its a fair looking young maiden, which leads one to wonder why mushi hardly ever inflict old, wrinkly women that Ginko comes across. Maybe he's just lucky... Or Ginko has purposely afflicted himself with a mushi that attracts hot unattached women; I wouldn't put it past the man. He was selling aphrodisiacs out of that travel box of his, remember? Beneath that laid-back fashion model exterior is a rascal, I tell you.

And so the dastardly Ginko quests on. Solid volume, order your copy now.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Cal-Reflector

Someone over on the LJ Mushishi mentioned that he/she got to ask the Director of Mushishi at some recent anime convention about Ginko's modern outfit in an historic Japan, to which the Director replied. "I don't know."

Haha.

Originally Posted by Cal-Reflector

Spoiler for No, its not a man:

So whereas Ginko attracts Mushi, she attracts rain, and both are forced to travel continuously.

Spoiler:

Ah i just love that. Not only is that good old Mushishi style, its something new and interesting at volume 08.

Cal-Reflector: Could you scan a image of this new character?

[Cal-Reflector]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Haha.

Spoiler:

Ah i just love that. Not only is that good old Mushishi style, its something new and interesting at volume 08.

Cal-Reflector: Could you scan a image of this new character?

Sure, once I wake up in the morning. But you know, the big dark secret that's also the elephant in the room that no Mushishi fan ever wants to talk about is... they all look the same. There, I said it, Urushibara's characters look very identical, with minor variations in hair and clothing but little to none in facial features. They feel different though.

[G. Zeus]

Originally Posted by Cal-Reflector

Sure, once I wake up in the morning. But you know, the big dark secret that's also the elephant in the room that no Mushishi fan ever wants to talk about is... they all look the same. There, I said it, Urushibara's characters look very identical, with minor variations in hair and clothing but little to none in facial features. They feel different though.

Would you rather that they have pink, blue, and orange hair for easier differentiation? Or outrageous costumes that would raise a couple of eyebrows even at a cosplay convention? I've seen bigger elephants before, we're lucky that this one doesn't get in the way of a good story.

Spoiler for :

I don't know how to pronounce the word, but she came in contact with a mushi that borrows moisture from her body (she can't shed tears or sweat) to travel to the sky and bring rain.

Hmm, must be tough having no lubri-...

[Cal-Reflector]

Originally Posted by G. Zeus

Would you rather that they have pink, blue, and orange hair for easier differentiation? Or outrageous costumes that would raise a couple of eyebrows even at a cosplay convention? I've seen bigger elephants before, we're lucky that this one doesn't get in the way of a good story.


Hmm, must be tough having no lubri-...

Mmmmm... no. That would a bit odd, even in an alternate universe, if the Mushishi ladies turned Galaxy Angel.

And no.

[Cal-Reflector]

For Shiroth, scans of the new lady. I'll just put these out here cause really, you won't be able to tell much from them. With misleading and irresponsible interpretations by me.


Ginko: *Predatory look* "Hohum...! She's no Tanyuu, but I guess I'll stick around in this village a wee bit longer. Hehehe..."


Ginko: "Hi there, what a coincidence us running into each other again. Guess it must be fate. It's not as if I followed you around and staked out this spot in a remote part of the woods waiting for you; pure coincidence."


Ginko: "Oh crap, she's getting attached to me. Better do my reluctant hero's departure shpeel."

[Shiroth]

Thanks a lot Cal, no idea when i'll be reading this myself --- though at least now i know what i'm looking forward to. I especially like the last scan.

& lol, nice translation. :3