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Well, here's something to keep everyone talking or busy for a while: vdf-066.png Page 138 Yoshiki Takaya Special Interview large-ass text: Takaya Yoshiki Red text: The creation of a new Hero! Secret Story of the birth of [Guyver] -Drawing [bioboost Armor Guyver], as well as the sequence of design, can you tell us more about it It was on the launching of Monthly Magazine Shonen Captain in Juanuary 1985, the editor asked me at that time to [draw a hero story] and it is where it all started. Mostly, at first it was every other month for the first year, it was decided to run as a short term serialization! And then 11 years after....time certainly pass quickly. If it ended like that, I somehow decided to draw an [H Love Comedy] next. -We would want to see that (laugh) With that, at that time I thought about a motif of a Metal Hero called [Megadiver]. To establish a n[Enhanced suit equipped instantly remodeling the body], this later would be developed into Guyver. Thinking about it this concept is where it all started. However, before making the prototype the one in charged requested . Page 139 With that, I thought of a suit with an equipment controlled by a living creature fused to the hero. This is how Guyver was born. The design of the creature used as an image motif was from a [scared to death] movie [syngenor]. Later, only the name of the metal hero's control equipment remains. -Can you tell us the origin of the name [Guyver]. Anyway I was thinking of something [rememberable, short, and a name that suits a hero]. I have not made any reference. Deriving from the strongly raised [Megadiver] which was mentioned before. Taking off the [Me] and [Da] you get [Guyver] (laugh). The [Megasmasher] also came from this. black text in orange circle: Great Publication!! This is, the place where Takaya-sensei works! From this space, a number of scene from [bioboost armor guyver] was given birth red text: Guyver Power Ups!! Giving birth to the general idea of Gigantic -Then next can we ask you about the Gigantic. At the start of the Minakami Ark I have already thought of the [Guyver Powerup]. With the enemy gradually growing stonger, until Alchanfel finally shows up in the end. With the normal Guyver he cannot possibly cross swords with them. With that, I though that there has to be a new power to enter. Just, I didn't want any easy powerups. Also, I don't want to throw away the design of Guyver I. I was thinking in the direction of [With Guyver I's annihilation a new power will be attained]. With that, the idea of [double bioboosting] into Guyver I's bioboost came about, but that is still difficult. It was difficult to incorporate the [Design shilhouette of the Guyver that is different from Guyver I]. With the Nagivation room of the Relic ship, and the giant control Metal system which is the Navigation Metal, it was early on that the idea of a traditional control metal combining with the Dual Control Metal forming a double halo. From there it was still difficult, at that time I drew up what I felt should be inside the head. Later, this came out as the fake gigantic incident came about. On that day, MAX Watanabe called when I was playing about in my workplace, around 10 minutes before he arrived I drew an imitation design. After telling him about [3 pieces of High Frequency Sword in one hand, 3 gravity control orb, the pole in the back is the relic ship's taking in off], it was uncool and gloomy (laugh). After saying the jokes we went into the trouble of honestly completing the design. red text: Takaya Yoshiki Creature, Desgin art of [Zoanoid] -Can you tell us the design of the zoanoids in the world of [bioboost armor guyver]. What kind of mark did you consciously design them. The concept from the start of it's serialization to the present has not changed. The main principle being [not limited to an existing and specific animal will be the mystery]. For example, I won't do a Cat Man, or Bear Man or Dog Man. One example of Gregole, in one continuity at this stage most of its name is naturally hidden. You have this strong feeling of association with the image of a dinosaur and demon. Even though Vamore has been established to have a design of [a zoanoid having a beam cannon], it is not easily recognized. 3 chapters after, a long running regular Ramotith combined the element of a hairy, large eared, and a small creature with a face like a bat. This concept has changed in the appearance of the Hyper Zoanoid team 5. In order to give the Hyper Zoanoid distinction, all of their body is covered with the motif of the creature. Zxtole is a stag beetle, Elegen is an electric eel, Dazerb has this Psi feeling. But if you look carefully, only looking at the image does not give the impression that there is no composition of these creatures parts. An electric eel doesn't have a face like that (laugh). Gastarl and Thancrus is close to the initial design concept. If I were to worry about others, this was because at this time there was a heavy design influence from the famous [Aliens], this was what was in my mind. Oh yes, there was something that I was surprised at. The chapter before the serialization, reading the first chapter's continuity if you've read the Shonen Jump at the convenience store, you would relate this to Araki Hirohiko-san's [bao the Visitor]! Reading this it is [a story of a hero who has a living weapon] and you would know immediately. Worrying about consciously getting influence, I did not read the Tankoubon. I knew of Araki-san from his work [Demon Boy Biti] before which I have read. I thought it was really interesting even though we were going into the same arena! This is something which has come true, which I was afraid of. Thank goodness that the story and atmosphere is entirely different, but at that time I was really fearful. By the way, there was a time that I enjoyed reading the tankoubon of [bao the visitor]. Ignoring this detail the monthly Shonen Captain was published, and then the serialization of [bioboost armor Guyver] started. text below the guyver cover (text in orange circle): In commemoration of the first Tankoubon. Trully, various trial and error gave birth to this work large text in purple: ["Enhanced suit equipped instantly remodeling the body.... this concept is where it all started.]

More of Wakana Matsumoto:

Again, I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's Wakana Matsumoto:

Another set for Yuriko Shiratori:

Well, for one thing, I am not a fortune teller as to know who plays who in where. I'm not sure if this is the same Yuriko Shiratori but here are some of her pics:

Last set of Sayaka Araki:

Some more of Sayaka Araki:

I'm not sure who you're talking about since I don't even know who Naomi or Adult Hana is. More of Sayaka Araki:

Just a simple question. But do you think it would be appropriate to add information about the availability of the OVA and TV series about Guyver. I mean, I'm sure there will be someone bound to ask "Where can I get the OVA" or "Where can I get the TV series". Perhaps it would be a good idea to state where Japan-Legend stand on these media. Just an idea.

Well, I can at least say they have redeemed themselves from the disaster that was Seed.

I have to agree on some points about the meisters character development. The Alleluah/Halleluah was somewhat downplayed, their unified attitude in the last episode would have made a greater impact if they had put more emphasis on their relationship beforehand. Graham didn't really have that much screen time. I felt like he's just an extra character, and not a supporting character. Can't wait for the movie as well.

How about some set of Sayaka Araki:

Anybody notice how Yuusuke is getting more and more like a sidekick? I don't see him transform into Kuuga anymore. Or perhaps he can't?

Last set for Yoko Kumada:

Another set of Yoko Kumada:

Another set of Yoko Kumada:

Should I continue posting here? I feel like I'm the only one posting here, and that I'm just wasting my time with this. Doesn't seem like anybody is interested in this. Anyway, here's the last set for Yoko Kumada:

Another set of Yoko Kumada:

Here are some wonderful pictures of Yoko Kumada:

Got any news about berserk yet? It's quite been sometime since the last chapter. Don't tell me Miura is going to pull off a Togashi.

Series coming to a close. So far I have not hated this series. I have noticed that the emo-level in the series is somewhat bearable. I actually didn't notice it much. I'm actually regretting that the series will be ending. Oh well. Moving on to the next series.

Ahem Yuu Tejima:

Ho hum, Yuu Tejima:

The last set of Hwang Mi Hee:

Another set of Hwang Mi Hee: