Two Bizarre Concepts Spark off Bushido’s Wave 15
October 6, 2013 by dracs
With the Wave 14 releases shipping out GCT Studio turn their attention to Wave 15, unveiling concepts of what has to be two of the most bizarre looking beings Bushido has seen so far.
First, the Cult of Yurei strikes from the shadows with the rat like Nezumi Kun.
This repulsive individual attacks with stealth, striking with speed and surprise before returning to its hiding place.
But this isn't the most bizarre thing to appear in Bushido. The Temple of Ro-Kan's latest ally has appeared to aid them in their battles. Beware the mighty Tengu known as Sojobo!
After you have stopped laughing at his nose of course.
Seriously though, the design is great and harkens back to masks and costumes used in Asia to portray their mythical beings. It is just a shame that, without that grounding in Asiatic folklore, it can look rather ridiculous to our western eye. Still he should be an interesting sculpt and I look forward greatly to seeing the finished piece.
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The phallic nose mask
I guess anyone that is familiar with them in anime won’t be too surprised, but it does look odd actually as a face rather than a mask
The rat figure could be very interesting. Look forward to seeing how that will turn out
That is the second Nezumi for the Cult, although it looks like it will have a different play style.
Sojobo is a little hard to wrap my head around but it does stay true to the source material.
I’m hoping Savage Wave gets another Oni this time around. I’ve liked the fact that they’ve branched out into other aspects of the Wave with the Giant Bat, Oni slaves, etc.but I want another big red killing machine.
I think that rat looks pretty sweet. I’ve always fancied checking bushido out! new year hobby I think.
The Buddha statue in the background (behind Sojobo) looks like he’s holding his breath. Sojobo himself looks awesome though, love to see a mini of him.