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Post by shaxper on Aug 25, 2017 9:59:24 GMT -5
As we were just discussing in another thread, Stan has based many of Usagi's stories and characters upon influences of his, often Samurai films he grew up with. So I thought it would make sense to compile all of these and perhaps discuss other potential influences that Stan has not specifically stated.
A few that I know Stan has stated in interviews:
Usagi - Musashi Miyamoto
Gen - Yojimbo
Jei - Jason (Friday the 13th)
Zato Ino - Zatoichi
Lone Goat & Kid - Lone Wolf & Cub
I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of right now.
Meanwhile, I'm wondering if Stan has ever indicated an influence for Tomoe. If there is some classic Samurai film with a tough as nails Samurai woman who also has a tender heart beneath it all and who must continually fight for her independence and status in a man's world, I want to see that film.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 25, 2017 12:33:02 GMT -5
Cool list.
Isn't she a cat version of Tomoe Gozen?
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Post by shaxper on Aug 25, 2017 16:44:58 GMT -5
Cool list. Isn't she a cat version of Tomoe Gozen? I knew nothing about this. Thank you! |
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Post by lobsterjohnson on Aug 25, 2017 19:35:27 GMT -5
From this Wikipedia page: "Inspector Ishida is based on real-life Honolulu policeman Chang Apana" I also think I remember that Sasuke was somehow influenced by a legendary character, but I can't remember who. |
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Post by shaxper on Aug 25, 2017 19:44:17 GMT -5
I also think I remember that Sasuke was somehow influenced by a legendary character, but I can't remember who. Now that you mention it, I definitely recall this too. Might be in the supplemental content in Yokai... |
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Post by lobsterjohnson on Nov 8, 2017 18:31:27 GMT -5
I wonder if there was any historical inspiration for Inazuma, specifically people who were supremely skilled with a sword despite little to no training. Has anyone heard of anything like this?
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Post by richarddragon on Nov 9, 2017 10:59:21 GMT -5
I wonder if there was any historical inspiration for Inazuma, specifically people who were supremely skilled with a sword despite little to no training. Has anyone heard of anything like this? Not really, no. But I would bet there is some fictional precedent, esp. in Japanese cinema. |
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Post by shaxper on Nov 9, 2017 15:11:08 GMT -5
I just came upon Inazuma (1952) today. Though, on a surface level, it doesn't have much to do with Inazuma beyond the name, there are some thematic commonalities about family estrangement when you read the reviews and get a sense of the larger plot. It's a reach but, considering how influential classic Japanese cinema was to Stan, it's certainly possible this film helped him shape the character and backstory. |
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