Hi!! I know it’s been awhile since joker game fandom active but I wanted to ask why is Fukumoto holding a rifle in one of Miwa Shiro illustration? Is it a visualization based on the novel that didn’t get adapted into anime?
Hum... I think you're referring to this image?
It's a reference to the stage version of Joker Game. In it we've an original story in which Jitsui plays the role of a German prisoner and Hatano of a German soldier and he's told to shoot Jitsui. Fukumoto from afar shoot to the lieutenant who ordered Hatano to shoot, creating a diversion so Hatano didn't have to shoot anyone.
The stage game was subbed and I think you can find torrents still sending them so I recommend watching it.
While I don't agree with all the choices they took (they claimed it was based on the anime but it's a lot more based on the early manga released way prior to the anime) it's still a good work and fun to watch. Thank you for your ask!
