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I have such a weakness for Supernatural Anime. There are only a few of them out there, and Mononoke's art just reminded me of Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, the anime I watched during my younger days.
Mononoke are termed as vengeful spirits or onryĆ, dead or live spirits, ayakashi that were causing problems like possession, suffering, or causing disease. They linger in the human world by attaching to negative human emotions.
The story of the Mononoke anime revolves around the life of a medicine seller named Kusuriuri. He fends off these ayakashi or negative spirits using his own supernatural abilities.
In the Philippines, we actually have our version of him, and they are often sought for supernatural cures and consultations.
Kusuriuri's supernatural challenges were so cool and they fit perfectly with the ukiyo-e style of art, which is a breathe of fresh air from the usual anime art styles out there.
Anyway, the medicine seller uses a sword to exorcise the demons in what he calls "form, truth, and reason," or in Japanese, "katachi, makoto, kotowari."
Honestly, I never really thought I'd be so invested in this anime. We were scrolling through the short list of supernatural animes and grew tired of rewatching our favorites. Sometimes, I feel like we should have watched this earlier, but being able to watch it continuously is such a blessing! I didn't get cliffhanged by any episode.
You can click the pictures to get a bigger view. Securing this spot was the first thing we did; we knew this area is very suited for him, plus it comes with a cemented chair and table. It's just comfortable!
I can imagine Kusuriuri Here just smoking his pipe in a beautiful Asian-inspired garden.
The views are astounding! This spot is usually the most favorite spot for weddings. There are so many levels in this castle by the way and the stairs are very steep, as you can see I am wearing a Geta and it's sooo difficult for me to move up or down the stairs especially when it did rain it's slippery!
Kusuriuri probably is knocking on this door or maybe even inspecting if there's any presence of Ayakashi here.
Kusuriuri trying to hear what's on the other side?
Kusuriuri: "I can definitely feel somethings staring at me here."
We do take breaks during the shoot mainly because the rain started pouring, the location is in Laguna - Kastilo de Bucal, you can look it up on google maps. Not sponsored but I just found out about it on the internet. Apparently they host more on weddings or debuts but thank God they also cater for Cosplays!
I'm not sure if Kusuriuri here is sun bathing, chanting or trying to detect if there's Ayakashi.
"I'll give you this medicine", I can imagine Kusuriuri saying that in this photo. OMG the presence of buddha, the intricate designs of the vases and the tables. This really suits him!
Kusuriuri voodoos this area.... hehehe
Is he saying to come over here? No wait needed!
Google photos did this it's cute bulletin board. He's not wanted, is he?
And so, the story of this cosplay photoshoot is actually funny. I found a post from someone looking for joiners in this location.
At first, we thought it would be tough to find a suitable anime for this type of setting. Weeks turned into months, and suddenly we came to a conclusion, yeah, you guessed it — Mononoke. It was like a calling that this kind of background screams him.
It was our first time joining other cosplayers for this type of shoot. They arranged a van pickup, and we met at KFC in the south. They didn't seem to recognize this cosplay though; someone asked but didn't guess it right.
Kusuriuri's guardian deities?
The topmost part of this kastilyo features breath-taking views with the castle like walls. The sky really isnt so dramatic like this but I did edit it and this was a good result.
Kusuriuri's golden pony - probably payment from his exorcisms?
I apologize the pictures are hazy, apparently when we sent the camera for maintenance they turned the lens upside down and we could not do anything about it.
I also will modify this costume as there are a few mistakes made during the final sewing.
Now that a new Mononoke Movie is coming out also called GekijĆban Mononoke: Karakasa (movie) I am hella excited finally after so many years it has a new animation!! We waited soooo long and I don't even know if my lifetime's enough for this wait.
Anyway, even the bathroom was whimsical! I rounded the bathroom. That's the bathroom it's rounded shape and made out of somewhat Frosted square glass.
My cosplay by the way is the series version of Mononoke, it's different with the Mononoke Movie.
Hmmm... sheesh! He's concentrating
Definitely feel at home, Kusuriuri!
Okay, there we go. We're all charged up and call KUSURIURI or MEDICINE SELLER if you need medicine and something that can't be fixed with just medicine... you know, if spirits bother you? Who you're gonna call? MONONOKE, of course!
Please let me know if you want more content like this, a bit of your comment will at least let me know you are interested in these kinds of topics... because if in the future I don't find any of these kinds of content in anyone's interest I will leave only topics that you are interested in.
Really, I will do that. So, please let me know if you want more of these types of posts.
I have such a weakness for Supernatural Anime. There are only a few of them out there, and Mononoke's art just reminded me of Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, the anime I watched during my younger days.
Mononoke are termed as vengeful spirits or onryĆ, dead or live spirits, ayakashi that were causing problems like possession, suffering, or causing disease. They linger in the human world by attaching to negative human emotions.
The story of the Mononoke anime revolves around the life of a medicine seller named Kusuriuri. He fends off these ayakashi or negative spirits using his own supernatural abilities.
In the Philippines, we actually have our version of him, and they are often sought for supernatural cures and consultations.
Kusuriuri's supernatural challenges were so cool and they fit perfectly with the ukiyo-e style of art, which is a breathe of fresh air from the usual anime art styles out there.
Anyway, the medicine seller uses a sword to exorcise the demons in what he calls "form, truth, and reason," or in Japanese, "katachi, makoto, kotowari."
Honestly, I never really thought I'd be so invested in this anime. We were scrolling through the short list of supernatural animes and grew tired of rewatching our favorites. Sometimes, I feel like we should have watched this earlier, but being able to watch it continuously is such a blessing! I didn't get cliffhanged by any episode.
You can click the pictures to get a bigger view. Securing this spot was the first thing we did; we knew this area is very suited for him, plus it comes with a cemented chair and table. It's just comfortable!
I can imagine Kusuriuri Here just smoking his pipe in a beautiful Asian-inspired garden.
The views are astounding! This spot is usually the most favorite spot for weddings. There are so many levels in this castle by the way and the stairs are very steep, as you can see I am wearing a Geta and it's sooo difficult for me to move up or down the stairs especially when it did rain it's slippery!
Kusuriuri probably is knocking on this door or maybe even inspecting if there's any presence of Ayakashi here.
Kusuriuri trying to hear what's on the other side?
Kusuriuri: "I can definitely feel somethings staring at me here."
We do take breaks during the shoot mainly because the rain started pouring, the location is in Laguna - Kastilo de Bucal, you can look it up on google maps. Not sponsored but I just found out about it on the internet. Apparently they host more on weddings or debuts but thank God they also cater for Cosplays!
I'm not sure if Kusuriuri here is sun bathing, chanting or trying to detect if there's Ayakashi.
"I'll give you this medicine", I can imagine Kusuriuri saying that in this photo. OMG the presence of buddha, the intricate designs of the vases and the tables. This really suits him!
Kusuriuri voodoos this area.... hehehe
Is he saying to come over here? No wait needed!
Google photos did this it's cute bulletin board. He's not wanted, is he?
And so, the story of this cosplay photoshoot is actually funny. I found a post from someone looking for joiners in this location.
At first, we thought it would be tough to find a suitable anime for this type of setting. Weeks turned into months, and suddenly we came to a conclusion, yeah, you guessed it — Mononoke. It was like a calling that this kind of background screams him.
It was our first time joining other cosplayers for this type of shoot. They arranged a van pickup, and we met at KFC in the south. They didn't seem to recognize this cosplay though; someone asked but didn't guess it right.
Kusuriuri's guardian deities?
The topmost part of this kastilyo features breath-taking views with the castle like walls. The sky really isnt so dramatic like this but I did edit it and this was a good result.
Kusuriuri's golden pony - probably payment from his exorcisms?
I apologize the pictures are hazy, apparently when we sent the camera for maintenance they turned the lens upside down and we could not do anything about it.
I also will modify this costume as there are a few mistakes made during the final sewing.
Now that a new Mononoke Movie is coming out also called GekijĆban Mononoke: Karakasa (movie) I am hella excited finally after so many years it has a new animation!! We waited soooo long and I don't even know if my lifetime's enough for this wait.
Anyway, even the bathroom was whimsical! I rounded the bathroom. That's the bathroom it's rounded shape and made out of somewhat Frosted square glass.
My cosplay by the way is the series version of Mononoke, it's different with the Mononoke Movie.
Hmmm... sheesh! He's concentrating
Definitely feel at home, Kusuriuri!
Okay, there we go. We're all charged up and call KUSURIURI or MEDICINE SELLER if you need medicine and something that can't be fixed with just medicine... you know, if spirits bother you? Who you're gonna call? MONONOKE, of course!
Please let me know if you want more content like this, a bit of your comment will at least let me know you are interested in these kinds of topics... because if in the future I don't find any of these kinds of content in anyone's interest I will leave only topics that you are interested in.
Really, I will do that. So, please let me know if you want more of these types of posts.
Anime Fans to get First Peek at Crunchyroll’s New Look and
Feel at SDCC
Along with Crunchyroll Concert Series Featuring LiSA and
the One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage
Presented in Collaboration with Toei Animation
Manila,
Philippines (July 19,
2024) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate brand for all things
anime, is unveiling a new brand identity today. The new look, feel, and sound
will reflect the joy that anime brings to fans, tapping into an ethos of fun
and celebration.
Crunchyroll continues to bring anime to fans
in all the ways they want it across streaming, theatrical, events, games,
music, news, consumer products, collectibles and more. Central to Crunchyroll's
growth has been a focus on connecting fans and creators in celebration of their
shared passions.
Starting on July 25 with San Diego Comic-Con,
the updated and recharged Crunchyroll brand identity will be rolled out across
all fan touchpoints of the organization over the next year.
Modernized logo with a balanced eye symbol and revamped wordmark
New font set called Crunchyroll Atyp that blends classic and modern elements for improved readability
Vibrant color system featuring orange, black, white, and taupe to reflect anime's dynamic nature
New glyph system with over 139 anime and manga-inspired characters that adds depth and personality
The updated brand identity includes a
modernized logo with a balanced eye symbol and revamped wordmark; a new font
set called Crunchyroll Atyp that blends classic and modern elements for
improved readability; and a vibrant color system featuring orange, black,
white, and taupe to reflect anime's dynamic nature. The new glyph system boasts
over 139 anime and manga-inspired characters, adding depth and personality. A
new seven-second audio-visual mnemonic captures the immersive Crunchyroll
experience with anime-inspired sound design and playful elements. Collaboration
and co-creation with Japanese artists on new textures and patterns further
enhance the brand's authenticity and immersive storytelling.
Fans will first experience the new Crunchyroll
look and feel at San Diego Comic-Con, where the brand evolution will be
emblazoned across the Rady Shell concert venue in celebration of the
Crunchyroll Concert Series. Giving fans even more ways to express and celebrate
their love for anime and Japanese pop culture, the two-day event will feature
J-Pop sensation LiSA and hyperpop
genius Alice Longyu Gao as well as
the One
Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage concert in collaboration with
Toei Animation, celebrating the iconic series’ 25th anniversary.
Additionally, the new brand identity will also
be showcased inside and outside the Convention Center. There, fans will get a
chance to showcase their passion for anime by picking up a limited and
fan-forward streetwear collection inspired by the new and refreshed Crunchyroll
– designed by 2024 CFDA Fashion Fund finalist Sebastian Ami!
“As the number of ‘anime-curious’ people
approaches the one billion mark, and anime continues to command a prominent
place in popular culture, we wanted to evolve the Crunchyroll brand to appeal
to a growing diversity of global fans without losing the core essence of what
fans have loved about Crunchyroll along the way,” said Rahul Purini, President
of Crunchyroll. “We believe this new brand evolution will encourage and welcome
many anime fans to deepen their love for years to come.”
"A lot of attention to detail and meaning
was embedded into all the unique elements of our updated look and feel. Whether
it be the vibrancy of our new Crunchyroll orange or the audio mark inspired by
anime’s unique sounds.,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer of
Crunchyroll, who also oversees marketing. “Our teams live and breathe anime,
and we wanted to pour that passion into designing a brand that is purposely fit
for legions of fans around the world – giving them space to deepen their love
and further their emotional connection.”
Development of the new brand identity package
was led by Crunchyroll’s Markus
Gerdemann (Senior Vice President, Marketing) and Norman Rabinovich (Vice President, Creative Services).
Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime
experience, pairing the world’s largest dedicated anime streaming library of
50,000 episodes and more than 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films
with experiences across events, theatrical, gaming, ecommerce, and so much
more.
Over the last year, anime – and thus
Crunchyroll – has surpassed numerous milestones, achieved increased success and
launched new fan-forward initiatives. See here
for an overview.
About
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the
global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make
anime an even bigger part of pop culture and truly irresistible, Crunchyroll
offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a
premium streaming service. It boasts the largest dedicated anime library, an
immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games,
must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is
accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go
on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on
desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated
joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s
Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both
subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.