The Blue Warrior
Inspired by Mega Man, aka Rockman in Japan, a video game developed by Capcom since 1987. This illustration is based on the 2nd last stage of Rockman 2: The Mystery of Dr. Wily (1988)
Print will be available on this coming Sunday.
* Some of the guys asked why isn’t Megaman’s sidekick dog ” Rush” included in the illustration. The reason is that “Rush” was introduced in the 90s in Megaman 3 and as such it can’t be included in 80’s warrior’s record. :D
The earthquake and a “million prayers”
This print depicts a namazu as a priest seated inside a giant rosary. The creature does not want to cause any more earthquakes, but the “worshipers” — tradesmen such as lumber dealers and carpenters who profit from the disaster — are praying for it to act up again. The ghosts of earthquake victims float overhead.
Samurai Champloo
Has really sparked my interest in ukiyo art.Im gonna flood my page now.
3. Tug-of-war between namazu and the god Kashima
This print shows a namazu engaged in a fierce game of “neck tug-of-war” with the god Kashima. A group of earthquake victims root for Kashima, while those who typically profit from earthquakes (construction workers, firemen, news publishers, etc.) root for the catfish.
