SPIRIT's Diary

I keep paying that person to fulfill my illustration requests. I once heard somewhere that people say: “Neither illustrations nor novels are any good unless they have a strong theme.” In other words: “When requesting an illustration, the request itself also needs a strong theme.” In my case, I hope the themes with the greatest impact are: “Harem Protagonists as the Eight Dog Warriors/Hakkenshi” “Girls und Panzer Commanders as the Eight Dog Warriors/Hakkenshi” —in other words, my Eight Dog Warriors/Hakkenshi series. According to Google Gemini, a “strong theme” is: “In art and creative works, a central subject with such a powerful message that it strikes deeply at the viewer’s heart.” In the context of art and creative works—films, novels, music, and so on—it means the message or idea that the creator most strongly wants to convey through the work. Meaning: It presents a universal subject, such as “love,” “war,” or “human ego,” in a powerful and distinctive way. Characteristics: It deepl...

 I decided to write this article with English entirely. I'm happy to be able to gather round of the illustrations, "Hakkenshi/The Eight Dog Warriors of 'Harem Protagonists' and 'Garupan Captain Group' ", showing their orbs version. As 8 groups and 16 people, I'll show all of illustrations and their concepts. They're the fusion of "Japanese Edo culture" and "Cool Japan"! I must thank too much, Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key_(gaigaigai123)) Hakkenshi/The Eight Dog Warriors of “Harem Protagonists” and “Girls Und Panzer Captain Group” , based on Nanso Satomi Hakkenden/The Eight Dog Chronicles. “仁（Jin/benevolent）": Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka (Yosuga No Sora) and Shimada Arisu (All-Stars University Team) : “The doctors” who scatter the wind and the medicine of immortality. "義（Gi/justice）": Inukawa Sosuke: Manaka Junpei (Ichigo 100%) and Nishizumi Maho (Kuromorimine Girls’ Academy) : “The servants” who is holding...

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. This time is, “As Inue Shinbei, Kasugano Haruka and Shimada Arisu are showing orbs of 仁(Jin/benevolent) Haruka and Arisu: We’re Inue Shinbei Masashi. We have orbs of 仁(Jin/benevolent). Finally, I've collected illustrations 8 pairs and 16 people. I want to show gather round of these pictures soon. They are very cool! HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi" and "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi" is below. Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi 仁(Jin)/benevolent: Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka(Yosuga No Sora): (CV: Shimono Hiro) 義(Gi/justice): Inukawa Sosuke: Manaka Junpei(Ichigo 100%): (CV: Suzumura Kenichi) 礼(Rei/courtesy): Inumura Daikaku: Yuiga Nariyuki(We Never Learn): (CV: Oosaka Ryota) 智(Chi/wisdom): Inusaka Keno: Yuuki Rito(To Love Ru): (CV: Watanabe Akino) 忠(Chuu/loyalty): Inuyama Dosetsu: Ichijou Raku(Nisekoi): (CV: Uchiyama Koki) 信(Shin/fai...

On some corners of the internet, there are indeed voices saying, "Hakkenden should be made into an NHK Taiga drama." If it ever happened, I would be nothing but grateful. Still, I cannot help wondering whether it is actually possible.     One factor that makes Hakkenden difficult to adapt for the screen is its sheer length. After all, the original work took twenty-eight years to complete. Considering that scale, perhaps only the running time of an NHK Taiga drama could keep up with it.   (The 2024 film Hakkenden seems to have had reasonably decent reviews.) Of course, it could also be broadcast as something like one of TV Asahi's Super Sentai series. But would children today be interested in heroes who do not transform, let alone in something close to a period drama? (Lemon-chan from Kochikame likes period dramas, though.)     In addition, while the story of Hakkenden is long, its content is fundamentally simple: good triumphs over evil. ...

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. This time is, “As Inumura Daikaku, Yuiga Nariyuki and Mika are showing orbs of ‘礼(Rei/courtesy)’.” Nariyuki and Mika: We are Inumura Daikaku Masanori. We have orbs of 礼(Rei/courtesy). In my original setting, Inumura Daikaku is only type, that he launches attack with hiding his weapon, in outside of line of battle, like Honda Udoku in Rurouni Kenshin Hokkaido Arc. I think both Nariyuki and Mika are suitable to this setting. I t would be the best, if Hakkensh/Eight Dog Warriors have various type. Some fight fiercely on the front line. (Inuzuka Shino? Inuta Kobungo?) Some destroy enemies by surprise moving from the rear line. (Inuyama Dosetsu? Inusaka Keno?) In next times, I requested an illustration of "Inue Shinbei pair (Kasugano Haruka and Shimada Arisu)". How will be the quality? HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi" and "Garupan Captain G...

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. This time is, “As Inusaka Keno, Yuuki Rito and Darjeeling are showing orbs of ‘智(Chi/wisdom)’.” Rito and Darjeeling: We’re Inusaka Keno Tanetomo. We have orbs of Chi（悌）/wisdom. Chat GPT says that Hakkenden is  "Japanese Avengers" or "Super Sentai/Power Rangers in Edo period". Among it, Inusaka Keno is very popular on account of gaps of beautiful appearance and cruel action. Both Rito and Darjeeling are also popular among Harem Protagonists and Garupan Captain Group. I think Rito and Darjeeling are very suited-role the most to Keno. (I prefer the pairs of Ichijou Raku and Nishi Kinuyo as Inuyama Dosetsu the most.) In next times, I requested an illustration of "Inumura Daikaku pair (Yuiga Nariyuki and Mika)". How will be the quality? HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi" and "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi" is be...

In PixAI, recently, new AI anime generating systems have been upgraded. I was flowed from it, I paid PixAI more. In this month, my billing has been likely to be over 20,000 yens. I tried to generate animations from "The duel of Horyukaku/Horyu Tower by Harem Protagonists" and "The duel of Horyukaku/Horyu Tower by Garupan Captain Group" , from this new AI anime generating system. Because there is nothing that I can show to men and women of all ages, except them. It seems that movement of animations is more dynamic. And movement of camera angle has also become more dynamic. And we can add voice into these animations. It's very useful! But hallucination is still remained, and this anime generation system often fails to generate anime. Well, we should wait and see.

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. This time is, “As Inuta Kobungo, Fuyuzora Kogarashi and Kay are showing orbs of ‘悌(Tei/brotherhood)’.” Kogarashi and Kay: We’re Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori. We have orbs of Tei（悌）/brotherhood. Among Harem Protagonists and Garupan Captain Group, both Kogarashi and Kay look natural to fight by living body, not tanks, from my view. I want to watch their powerful action very well From my view, both Kogarashi and Kay mow down enemies by bold and audacious techniques. In next times, I requested an illustration of "Inusaka Keno pair (Yuuki Rito and Darjeeling)". How will be the quality? HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of  "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi"  and  "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi"  is below. Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi 仁(Jin)/benevolent: Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka(Yosuga No Sora): (CV: Shimono Hiro) 義(Gi/justice): Inukawa Sosuke: Manaka Junpei(Ichigo 100%...

By PixAI and DomoAI, I generated animations. This time is, "Itou Makoto and Garupan Captain Group has become lover, with adding voice." On second thoughts, this series makes me chuckling and very good. I have to thank that man. It seems their voices are different to original voices, but I have not to care about them. If time goes by, can we choose voice in AI animation?

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. In this time, it's "As Inukai Genpachi, Momonari Junta and Anchovy are showing the orbs of ''Shin （信） /faith".   Junta and Anchovy: We’re Inukai Genpachi Nobumichi. We have the orbs of Shin （信） /faith.     It's drawn very well. And he didn't forget to illustrate peony-shaped birthmarks in their right cheeks. It's thankful!     In next times, I requested an illustration of "Inuta Kobungo pair (Fuyuzora Kogarashi and Kay)". How will be the quality?     HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of  "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi"  and  "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi"  is below. Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi 仁(Jin)/benevolent: Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka(Yosuga No Sora): (CV: Shimono Hiro) 義(Gi/justice): Inukawa Sosuke: Manaka Junpei(Ichigo 100%): (CV: Suzumura Kenichi) 礼(Rei/courtesy): Inumura Daikaku: Y...

By Domo AI and PixAI, I made an animation. This time is,  “Itou Makoto in School Days and Kay in Girls Und Panzer are kissing as the lover.” This animation is made from an illustration of Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)). I have to thank him so much. Really, I love to stir up Garupan Ojisan(Garupan Fan) by using Makoto.

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. In this time, it's "As Inuyama Dosetsu, Ichijou Raku and Nishi Kinuyo are showing the orb of ''Chuu（忠）/loyalty". Raku and Kinuyo: We’re Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo. We have the orb of Chuu（忠）/loyalty. I prefer, Ichijou Raku and Nishi Kinuyo as Inuyama Dosetsu, most. Raku as Dosetsu who expresses aggressive and volititional. Kinuyo as Dosetsu who cotes flame and are the most beautiful in Dosetsu's world. Both of them impacted me strongly! In next times, I requested Mihoniumu--san illustration, of pairs of Inukai Genpachi (Momonari Junta and Anchovy). HAKKENSHI! FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!! Casting of  "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi"  and  "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi"  is below. Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi 仁(Jin)/benevolent: Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka(Yosuga No Sora): (CV: Shimono Hiro) 義(Gi/justice): Inukawa Sosuke: Manaka Junpei(Ichigo 100%): (CV: Suzum...

Again, by Domo AI and PixAI, I generated animations. This time is, "Itou Makoto and Darjeeling are kissing as the lover." They are very cute! In the snow, Itou Makoto and Darjeeling are kissing. In tea time, Itou Makoto and Darjeeling are kissing. In the bed, Itou Makoto and Darjeeling are kissing. These animations were made from illustrations by Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)). I have to thank to him. Really, I love to stir up Garupan Ojisan(Garupan Fan) by using Makoto.

Since Edo Period, Inusaka Keno, the warriors of "智(Chi/wisdom)" has been very popular. Because “He is a beauty man like female, and he's no discomfort even if he becomes cross-dressing.” “He is extremely cruel despite of beauty people, and even kill women and children of enemy family without hesitating.” But he has a bit human touch. It's that he is a little gay. In original work, there is "Asakeno's woo to Kobungo". Asakeno is Keno's fake name as the female dengaku performer, and he flirted with Inuta Kobungo, the warrior of "悌(Tei/brotherhood)", with condition that Keno will release Kobungo from the prison. He even said and offered his head to Kobungo, "I want to be killed by you if this love won't become true." By unknown reasons, Kobungo responded it. However, in ancient Japan, "Shudou(日本語：衆道)/male homosexuality" like this was not rare. For example, Yajirobee(Yaji-san) and Kitahachi(Kita-san), the heroes of Tokai...

Again, I requested Mihoniumu-san(@gupmihoniumu, key(gaigaigai123)) an illustration. In this time, it's "As Inukawa Sosuke, Manaka Junpei and Nishizumi Maho are showing the orb of ''Gi（義）/justice". Junpei and Maho: We’re Inukawa Sosuke Yoshito. We have the orb of “Gi（義）/justice.” Now I think about it more, both Junpei and Maho are "the legend". Junpei is "the legend" of harem protagonists (perhaps also as the protagonist of Jump Comics) Maho is "the legend" of Senshado. However, why have I casted them as the plainest part of Hakkenshi/The Eight Dog Warriors? Even me, I don't understand. In next times, I requested Mihoniumu--san illustration, of pairs of Inuyama Dosetsu(Ichijou Raku and Nishi Kinuyo). How will be the quality? Casting of  "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi"  and  "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi"  is below. Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi 仁(Jin)/benevolent: Inue Shinbei: Kasugano Haruka(Yosuga No...