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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 29, 2017 5:33:18 GMT -5
Alright, so the list is now Hioki, Nagano and then Morimoto, on it! Also, have a bonus Shingo, I got frustrated with the uncanny-valley-ness of the first one! Attachment DeletedAnd, Y, ironically enough, Instagram is one of the few social media things I don't have! I'd need a bit of time to think about something like that anyway, casually proclaiming to actual people that you draw them F O R F U N is a little.. ehh. At least give me time to draw something decent!
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 28, 2017 18:24:30 GMT -5
After the results of Sasuke 33, I elected to skip straight to Takeda! Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedNagano and Hioki will still be next! Should hopefully be able to do one a night, so please look forward to them. As always, suggestions for new drawings are welcome!
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 27, 2017 5:21:17 GMT -5
He made a tweet about good ratings, so I guess even though the number is lower, it's not in danger?
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 26, 2017 20:39:27 GMT -5
Darvish was definitely the most dramatic fail, I straight up gasped when that happened.
I should have been crushed by the Shingo Flop, given how Takeda cleared right in front of him and they played The Chickens are Revolting and got my hopes up. But I was kinda expecting it, so it wasn't a crusher like his Mega Derp in 31. (I just want him to make Stage 3 one more time, don't care if he flops right off the drum hopper, just let him fulfil the potential he showed in 29 and 30)
Tomohiro was disappointing, he was my bet for a UCCH clear, so his rush fail hit me hard.
Kong's was also quite sad, but we weren't really given any time to process it, what with the mass slaughter at that point.
And Takeda dropping off the salmon ladder was tight too, because he HAD IT. That was the most devastating fail actually, although Hioki and Mori on the conveyor were painful to watch.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 26, 2017 16:52:35 GMT -5
I think Yuuji has a good run in him, if he can just get onto the obstacles which suit his play style.
Beastmaster showed he can still do ledges and climbing/grip obstacles like a pro, so rather like Ryo, he just needs one good run to get him back out of the first stage, in my opinion.
I don't think we'll see a kanzenseiha from him, but I reckon he could go deep stage 3 for a couple of years yet if he just stops fluffing first stage obstacles.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 26, 2017 9:38:50 GMT -5
While the RISING era has mostly rewarded performance over legacy when it comes to competitor numbers, I do think Yusuke should keep 100, given it has never gone to anyone who isn't a past champion since Sasuke 4, excepting Yamada, who got within spitting distance anyway.
I do think he should have a high 90 number, possibly even 98 or 99, but giving him 100 would probably be an unpopular move with the domestic Japanese fans, not to mention it would probably give the production staff an aneurism, given... recent events.
If Sasuke was a completely international competition I would approve, but as it stands it is still a Japanese show with select foreign competitors, and 100 should probably stay with the home crowd.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 26, 2017 7:35:45 GMT -5
Darvish's fail elicited one of my biggest reactions of the last few tourneys. Other than that, this tourney was enjoyable but kinda average. I feel like I won't remember most of the details in a few years and it will kind of blur together with other tourneys. I think I'm in a minority that really liked Sasuke 32, problems and all. At least it was super memorable. I feel the same way, tbh. Darvish, all the surprise fails and the Takeda comeback were pretty memorable, not to mention some of the double pendulum and fishbone saves (Morimoto!). Second Stage getting its danger back was also pretty sweet. The editing was definitely better, but the whole thing did blur a little bit, like you say I think with time this'll become an average tournament with a couple of key 'WHAM' moments. Started great, but ran out of steam. I do like 32. I can't articulate why, given it did have a bad edit and an awful Stage 2, but for some reason it did just feel really epic.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 25, 2017 18:24:25 GMT -5
Duly noted!
Nagano and Hioki coming up! They may take a little time, but I'll see if I can get one out tomorrow.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 25, 2017 12:00:08 GMT -5
I just watched the whole video, it's a very sad situation all round.
I wanted to add my own message of support, especially given how I have lurked for a number of years and never really thanked you for all the work you produce.
You are the reason I really got into Sasuke.
If I hadn't found Rambling Rican back in 2013 Sasuke would have been a curio, seen briefly on YouTube after a rather awkward tangent from the Chicken Run soundtrack and forgotten about. Your blog provided the context, the human connection for me to see through the language barrier and engage with Sasuke as a battle of competitors versus course.
Thank you.
I'm glad the show gave you life-long friends, and I'm glad they're standing up for you now. I can't claim to be any more than a fuzzy background acquaintance at best, but I am glad to have encountered both you and the denizens of Sasuke Maniac because of your blog, because of your passion for Sasuke. And no amount of behind-the-scenes palaver can change any of that.
Thank you very much.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 25, 2017 11:09:40 GMT -5
Some sketch-y Yuuji's! Rather like Shingo, I find him quite difficult to draw, as they have no super-caricaturable facial features. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedDecided some practice might be good before doing a final piece this time. I need to work on Animation Things for the next couple of days, but if anyone has any sketch requests, I can belt those out much more quickly than paintings! BONUS ROUND: The obligatory rubbish one. Attachment Deleted
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 25, 2017 9:55:36 GMT -5
Wa ha ha! Creepy wasn't necessarily what I was going for, but realistic painting isn't my strongest suit. It needs more contrast, might work on it again tomorrow when it isn't stupid o'clock in the morning for me! (If for any reason you want to continue this OoT, I have a thread in Fan Works) I found it amusing in 32 that when Kanno dislocated his shoulder, he was getting help from a guy in a Bariante t-shirt. In a rather dark way, I'm not surprised Shingo hired someone who can deal with dislocations! (Or maybe it was just a coincidence. That's more likely.) Have a funny feeling that person was Yuhei Miyagawa. He kinda is Shingo's right hand man bariante wise. He's there to care for any issues healthwise in SASUKE. Shingo told me about that a few months back. That makes a lot of sense! I was wondering who he was, because he also featured quite prominently in the background when everyone was running after Nagano for his final Sasuke attempt, but I knew he wasn't a competitor. As for interesting facts... I've honestly got nothing! Someone please take this thread off me before I de-rail it completely....
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 25, 2017 9:19:18 GMT -5
YUUJI NEXT! (But seriously Shingo STILL looks awfully creepy... XD But my drawings of him are less than realistic. I'd show you but idk how I can.) Haha, I haven't had the chance to give him a fixer-upper yet. It may also be that I composited him together from a couple of different pictures rather than one reference, that may not have helped. Yuuji, huh? I'll see what I can do! As for showing your own drawings, SMF seems to let you upload files directly from your computer, so you shouldn't need an intermediary like Photobucket. Unless you mean that they're on paper. I find libraries tend to have scanners available for public use, but I don't know how you're set up!
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 24, 2017 22:53:38 GMT -5
And then he had a repeat performance in 23, which may or may not have been the cause of his dislocated shoulder on the arm rings! Okuyama did a similar dive to the finish in 26 as well, although I don't think he was hit by the walls for that one. So I WAS right in a way. Good to know I wasn't stupid. Also fact seems to be the shoulders for ANYONE seem to be the most prone to being messed up (Kanno and Shingo especially. Also OoT for a moment but your icon is actually creepy. O.O) Wa ha ha! Creepy wasn't necessarily what I was going for, but realistic painting isn't my strongest suit. It needs more contrast, might work on it again tomorrow when it isn't stupid o'clock in the morning for me! (If for any reason you want to continue this OoT, I have a thread in Fan Works) I found it amusing in 32 that when Kanno dislocated his shoulder, he was getting help from a guy in a Bariante t-shirt. In a rather dark way, I'm not surprised Shingo hired someone who can deal with dislocations! (Or maybe it was just a coincidence. That's more likely.)
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 24, 2017 22:29:02 GMT -5
Hey ho everybody! In an effort to improve my drawing skills outside of my animation course, I've started creating portraits of SASUKE competitors. Attachment DeletedIf anyone has suggestions for competitors or styles they'd like to see, drop a comment below! I can also do drawings to avatar size, on request. (Like Shingo, up there) The aim is to fit these in around all my coursework, so please be patient, new drawings will probably take around 4-5 days to appear.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 24, 2017 22:19:14 GMT -5
If I remember correctly there were 2 times the wall lift squished feet. SASUKE 13 and... I believe SASUKE 20? Shingo and Levi. For Levi he had all the time in the world. Shingo was the polar opposite who was just on his final moments (and the time won over him) And then he had a repeat performance in 23, which may or may not have been the cause of his dislocated shoulder on the arm rings! Okuyama did a similar dive to the finish in 26 as well, although I don't think he was hit by the walls for that one.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 18, 2017 14:37:47 GMT -5
I was wondering about that as well, there were a couple of Inui tweets which he posted today with very odd Google Translate results. Seems like an extraordinarily quick turnaround though, given Kunoichi 9 only aired what, a month ago at most? What's interesting is I translated the replies and further comments on this and it's people congratulating him on the new season, giving course suggestions, etc which seems to further this point. If the translation is true though we may see a confirmation during Sasuke about it Also yes it was a month ago but it takes planning. Is a September Kunoichi really any stranger than a winter Sasuke? That's 7 months apart It more struck me as odd that it would have been planned so far in advance, given the generally tenuous state of Sasuke in Japan. It was going to be very unlikely that Kunoichi would attract an equal or larger viewership than the most recent Sasuke tournaments, which TBS have been threatening to axe for several years now. Kunoichi being confirmed for a second show before the first even aired is surprising, given how little it was promoted and supported by TBS in the first place. If TBS are trying to set it up as a franchise again, they're flip-flopping very hard on whether they care about it or not. I guess it's possible they commissioned a run of several shows to cover the cost of constructing all the new obstacles, but then the relative lack of promotion still doesn't make much sense, because they'll reduce the chances of getting a good return on their investment.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 18, 2017 13:52:29 GMT -5
I was wondering about that as well, there were a couple of Inui tweets which he posted today with very odd Google Translate results.
Seems like an extraordinarily quick turnaround though, given Kunoichi 9 only aired what, a month ago at most?
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 18, 2017 11:06:09 GMT -5
On Twitter, Inui was talking with someone about length, and unless I misunderstood their chat, it looks like it about 2:30 long. Which, isn't actually a bad length at all imo. But at any rate, as per TBS broadcasts policies, the broadcast schedule for the 26th will be posted at lastest on the 19th, so we should know within a week According to this tweet, looks to be just shy of 2:30 at 2:26. Acceptable, not the first time a Rising era tournament was under three hours (29) but still the shortest. To think there were concerns 32's length felt short. I guess once we subtract adverts that''ll work out at about 2 hours of actual competition? Probably not that bad of a duration really, considering that the Fishbone and the rest-less third stage are probably going to cause various forms of calamity.
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 17, 2017 15:18:05 GMT -5
I kept changing partners and losing pathetically before.
Put me with the KONG EXPRESS for this one, what's the worst that could happen?
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Post by ArbuthnotBlob on Mar 15, 2017 14:36:00 GMT -5
I'm game!
I don't have the time to organise it though, that honour would have to go to someone else.
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