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Psychogun
Art by Nerdy Frantzy
Yusuke Urameshi: the origins of his name, Cobra’s inspiration for the spirit gun and more.
Q: About the character A (Togashi): The surname comes from "Urameshi-ya"¹. The name connects with the surname², and it came to mind without thinking too deep, from a variety of combinations. He's a character who was influenced by my mood and how I felt back then, therefore it was easy for me. When I was feeling sick, I would just beat him. So, in the end, I think I chose the most normal path for a protagonist whose development is based on gradually getting stronger.
¹According to Japanese legends, "urameshi-ya” (うらめしや) is a phrase said by ghosts to curse the livings.
²Yūsuke is a combination of the kanjis 幽 (yuu: ghost) and 助 (suke: the kanji means “assistant”, and is also a common suffix to form a boy's name). It could be translated as “ghost assistant”, so when connecting his first name and surname, we get something like: Yusuke Urameshi - a ghost assistant/boy cursing you.
Q: When did Yusuke's creation as a descendant of the demon tribe (mazoku) come about? A (Togashi): He was a candidate from the beginning.
Q: What’s the reason and origin behind the name of Yusuke’s “reigan”? A (Togashi): I wanted the name to sound like a combination of a ray gun and paranormal powers¹. I like Buichi Terasawa's "Cobra"². The “Psychogun” is cool, isn’t it?
¹Reigan is formed by the kanji 霊 “rei” (spirit) and 丸 “maru” (circle, sphere). The reading indicated for the kanji “maru” is ガン “gan” (on’yomi/chinese reading). It's a pun on the English word “raygun”.
²Cobra is a Japanese series written and illustrated by Buichi Terasawa. Cobra, the main protagonist, has a signature weapon called the Psychogun which drains Cobra's mental energy.
Source: Yu Yu Hakusho Official Characters Book Reikai Shinshiroku. Reikai Records Part 2 - Main Characters Setting Comments, p.188, 2005.
‘Space Adventure Wilde’
my entry for this week’s TT on /ztg/. theme was 80′s. decided to do a crossover with one of my fav 80′s anime, Space Adventure Cobra
Encrage au pinceau du personnage du dessin animé “Cobra”.
Inking with brush of the cartoon character "Cobra".
COBRA, le retour dans le passé d'une légende
Les plus jeunes ne connaîtront peut-être pas, mais j'étais un immense fan de Cobra, le pirate de l'espace (œuvre de Buichi Terasawa), quand j'étais gosse. Ce personnage avec son Psychogun et son humour décalé m'a toujours fasciné.
"Personne ne sait qui il était vraiment avant.." On sait tous que Cobra a changé d'identité et de visage pour s'offrir une vie tranquille avant que son passé ne le rattrape. J'ai voulu explorer cette période.
Petit projet que j'ai fait "juste pour moi", pour le plaisir de replonger dans cet univers, et j'avais envie de partager cette vision avec vous. C'est mon hommage à ce héros qui a bercé ma jeunesse. C’est brut, c’est fait avec le cœur, et je suis curieux d'avoir vos retours !
Space Adventure COBRA (1982)
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