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Post by lobsterjohnson on May 10, 2016 11:10:19 GMT -5
Many Usagi Yojimbo stories are a good way to learn about folklore and mythical creatures. I love a good monster story, and I've learned about some great ones through stories like Yokai. I especially think that the Kappa are interesting, as they are so different from European vampires. Do creatures of European folklore exist in Usagi's world, too? Maybe we'll see some in Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy someday.
What are some of your favorite Usagi stories involving Japanese folklore?
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Post by shaxper on May 10, 2016 13:04:58 GMT -5
You know, it didn't occur to me until you brought this up, but with all the mythological creatures and monsters we've seen in Usagi, how have we not yet encountered a dragon ('Zilla aside)? Is that the one piece of Japanese folklore in Usagi's world that truly isn't real?
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Post by lobsterjohnson on May 10, 2016 13:29:12 GMT -5
Good question! I've never thought about that. A dragon sure would be cool to see.
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Post by String on May 11, 2016 19:25:03 GMT -5
It may not be traditional Japanese folklore per se but I love #118-119 where Usagi battles samurai zombies while Sasuke tries to help Kitsune break the spell of the amulet she stole.
As usual, the action was intense but it's the growing sense of dread & suspense that builds as the horde grows and advances that I liked. Made for an unusual but terrific two-parter. (Also, amazing wraparound cover for #119)
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Post by lobsterjohnson on May 12, 2016 9:14:31 GMT -5
It may not be traditional Japanese folklore per se but I love #118-119 where Usagi battles samurai zombies while Sasuke tries to help Kitsune break the spell of the amulet she stole. As usual, the action was intense but it's the growing sense of dread & suspense that builds as the horde grows and advances that I liked. Made for an unusual but terrific two-parter. (Also, amazing wraparound cover for #119) That is a really good story. I liked the fight with the stone lions. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 18, 2016 11:22:26 GMT -5
The way Stan seamlessly weaves Japanese folklore into his stories is one of the primary draws of the book for me so I'm always down for more, and I would dearly love to see a dragon worked in.
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Post by usagiguy on May 23, 2016 23:49:17 GMT -5
The way Stan seamlessly weaves Japanese folklore into his stories is one of the primary draws of the book for me so I'm always down for more, and I would dearly love to see a dragon worked in. There was a dragon in The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, though it was in a dream so I guess doesn't really count. I believe Asian dragons are regarded as good omens, and usually associated with water/rain. There are no plans for a dragon story in the near future, but I have an idea for one written down. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on May 25, 2016 12:44:28 GMT -5
The way Stan seamlessly weaves Japanese folklore into his stories is one of the primary draws of the book for me so I'm always down for more, and I would dearly love to see a dragon worked in. There was a dragon in The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, though it was in a dream so I guess doesn't really count. I believe Asian dragons are regarded as good omens, and usually associated with water/rain. There are no plans for a dragon story in the near future, but I have an idea for one written down. I dearly await the day when that idea makes its way to paper. In my head I see Usagi's encounter with a dragon perhaps being similar to Ged's encounter with the dragons of Pendor in Earth Sea. |
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Post by usagigoya on May 25, 2016 14:02:17 GMT -5
There was a dragon in The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, though it was in a dream so I guess doesn't really count. I believe Asian dragons are regarded as good omens, and usually associated with water/rain. There are no plans for a dragon story in the near future, but I have an idea for one written down. I dearly await the day when that idea makes its way to paper. In my head I see Usagi's encounter with a dragon perhaps being similar to Ged's encounter with the dragons of Pendor in Earth Sea. I remember reading that thirty-some years ago!! 
One of the few fantasy series that truly complimented Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
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