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. ...

I returned from Tokyo yesterday. But, except visiting NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition, I stayed the hotel most of the time. I've completely understood that my physical strength has markedly decreased. Actually, I became tired even when I walked from Odaiba Kaihin Park Station to Daiba station. Fortunately, I could reserve Executive room in the hotel. So I went to Executive Room and became relaxed and various sweets. From the hotel room, I could watch Rainbow Bridge. Of course, I enjoyed various exhibition in NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition, such as Okamoto Taro's exhibition. However, it's likely to be difficult for me to go to Germany. For the travel, I have to lose my weight and increase my physical strength. I'll also consult to Chat GPT.

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...

2 days ago, in union of developmental disorders, my peers of developmental disorders introduced buffet restaurants each other. One of them introduced a buffet restaurant in AEON MALL Natori, the series of Skylark. I got interested and went to it yesterday. With about 5,000 yen, we can eat both hamburger and steak. And I ate both, and they were very delicious. Hamburger was moderately soft of meat. And so was the steak. And we can eat spaghetti as the main cuisine. It was also delicious. I'm investor and often buy equities of companies every month, with some thousand yen. And I'm thinking whether I buy equity of Skylark again or not. Because I can get discounts if I buy 100 equities of Skylark.

I've been struggling where I should invest as an investor, and I've forgotten my plan that I extend Nanso Satomi Hakkenden to foreigners as Japanese culture. Just in case, in this blog, I wrote columns about Hakkenden, but it was insufficient. Hakkenden is the story, "Hakkenshi/Eight Dog Warriors, 8 braves, destroy evils and revitalize Satomi clan". It's said that Hakkenden has become prototype of Power Rangers/Super Sentai. However, it's not been sufficiently famous in even Japan, let alone foreigners. Using such as Cool Japan, I want to extend Hakkenden to foreigners as Japanese Culture. I conceived, "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi/Eight Dog Warriors" "Garupan Captain Group as Hakkenshi/Eight Dog Warriors" for extending Hakkenden to foreigners more efficiently. Because I thought, that many foreigners will get interested if I use Cool Japan. Should a miracle happen, I would want, that both "Harem Protagonists as Hakkenshi" and ...

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%...

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...

I requested that illustrator an illustration, "Momonari Junta and Anchovy, as Inukai Genpachi are showing orbs of `信(Shin/faith)`". And Inukai Genpachi in Nansou Satomi Hakkenden specializes in Torimono Juujutsu/arrest tactics with jitte. Recently, I think what is Torimono Juujutsu, and researched it in Youtube. According to this video, it was said that Torimono Juujutsu with jitte was generated in Kyoho Reforms in Edo periods. And Torimono Juujutsu seemed it was mixed with jitte tactics and judo to me. I had thought, that Torimono Juujutsu is like piercing-centered tactics like Makashi in Star Wars, who is mastered by Count Dooku. But it must be wrong. The hook part of jitte seems to it can catch Japanese Sword easily. But, jitte is 30-60cm and a bit short. I think jitte isn't practical if it's not a bit longer. I tried to imagine the battle style of "Momonari Junta and Anchovy as Inukai Genpachi". It would be like, "With using jitte, they do piercing-...