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Merli (メルリ / Meruri) is the winning name for the contest to find the name of the elder sister for Aoki Lapis.
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Merli's design is loosely based on the "magic-girl" anime genre and her bio states that she is a fairy and has some background information, hence why she is listed with such a small size. Her race's concept as fairies is that they are a special race who can convert "songs" into "power". They can only be seen by a subset of the human population.[1] She and Lapis are opposite.If Lapis can be considered as "light", her sister is therefore "dark" due to her more devil-like attributes.[2] While Lapis' power of song gives life, Merli's draws energy from living things.
Her official profile says, "She's strong-minded and tsundere; she's a charming mysterious girl, who is innocent and changing the facial expression all the time. She's basically naive, but so innocent that she usually pretends to know everything ad hoc."
She is named after Merlinite (メルリナイト / Merurinaito) a type of stone known for its dual light and dark appearance.
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Much like Lapis, a lot of the marketing around Merli has been centered directly on the fans.
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A wall scroll of Merli and Aoki Lapis has been produced.[3]
Lapis and Merli are due to have chocolates released for Valentine's Day 2013.[4]
Additional informationEdit
- Merli and Lapis are the first two Vocaloids confirmed to be siblings.
External linksEdit
Official :
- i-Style Project
- i-Style Project Character
- i-Style on Twitter
Fandom :
- Merli fanart DeviantArt / Pixiv / Piapro
- Merli models on MikuMikuDance wiki
- Merli derivatives on Fanloid wiki


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Cylinders | 4 |
Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
Fuel Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Horsepower @ Rpm | 182 @ 6000 |
Torque @ Rpm | 180 @ 4000 |
Valves | 16 |
Turning Radius | 36.100 ft. |
City Mpg. | 27 |
Highway Mpg. | 38 |
Fuel Capacity | 18.000 gal. |
Spare Tire | T135/90R16 |
Wheel Type | Steel w/ Wheel Covers |
Wheelbase | 109.300 in. |
Tire Wheel Size | P215/60R16 |
Rear Tire Wheel Size | P215/60R16 |
Seating | 5 |
Head Room | Front: 40.000 in., Rear: 37.100 in. |
Leg Room | Front: 45.000 in., Rear: 36.100 in. |
Shoulder Room | Front: 56.400 in., Rear: 56.400 in. |
Height | 57.900 in. |
Width | 72.000 in. |
Length | 191.500 in. |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs. |
Axle Ratio | 4.828:1 |
Towing Capacity | - TBD - |
Ground Clearance | - TBD - |
Payload | |
Truck Capacity | 15.400 cu. ft. |
Alarm System | Standard |
Child Locks | Standard |
Child Seat Anchor | Standard |
Engine Blocking | Standard |
Front Brakes | ABS, Disc |
Rear Brakes | ABS, Disc |
Driver Side Airbag | Yes |
Passenger Side Airbag | Yes |
Head Protection Airbag | Yes |
Rear Protection Airbag | No |
Side Impact Airbag | Yes |
Rating - Front Driver | 5 |
Rating - Front Passenger | 4 |
Rating - Front Side | 4 |
Rating - Rear Side | 5 |
Rating - Rollover | 4 |
In the 17 years since the Altima first arrived in Nissan's sedan lineup, the vehicle has grown substantially in size, power, technology and, with more than 3.1 million units produced to date, in popularity and sales. Now offered in coupe and sedan body styles and with a variety of powertrains -- including an eco-friendly hybrid option -- the Altima continues to attract buyers looking for Nissan's tradition of performance, quality, style, dependability, value, and fuel economy.
Completely redesigned in 2010, Nissan revised the Altima's fourth-generation design by adding new exterior styling, refined interior treatments, and enhanced technology and entertainment features.
A variety of well-equipped Altima trim levels and body styles are designed to appeal to a broad range of buyer needs and budgets:
The two-door Altima coupe is offered in four models with a choice of 175-horsepower 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder and 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engines mated to a choice of six-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Altima sedan is available in three models: the 2.5 CVT and 2.5 S CVT with standard 175-horsepower/2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine, and the 3.5 SR CVT with a 270-horsepower/3.5-liter V-6 mated to Nissan's Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. (The 3.5 SR replaces the previous 3.5 SE model.)
The Altima Hybrid powertrain combines a specialized version of Nissan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and standard electronically controlled CVT with an advanced electric drive motor/generator. Altima Hybrid promises a net hybrid power rating of 198 horsepower while maintaining low tailpipe emissions, earning the Altima Hybrid an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating. EPA fuel economy for the hybrid is estimated at 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; with Altima's standard 20-gallon fuel tank, the Altima Hybrid promises a projected driving range of over 600 miles between fill-ups.
By Ted West, New Car Test Drive
The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2013. With a combination of innovative mechanical components, carefully tuned ride and handling, advanced cockpit connectivity features and sleekly contemporary styling that belies its price class, the fifth-generation 2013 Altima feels like it's a class above its mid-size segment while providing comfortable, efficient family transport.
Most 2013 Altima models will come with a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, but a a vigorous, upscale 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 is available. The thrifty four-cylinder engine is newly redesigned and, combined with a vastly improved Nissan CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), the result of 20 years of refinement, this drivetrain results in a segment-leading 38 mpg EPA Highway rating. That's better than Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu ECO, Hyundai Hybrid or any other competing mid-size sedan.
We found the Altima 3.5 with the V6 engine a brilliant performer, but the Altima 2.5 with the four-cylinder engine delivered just average performance.
Inside, the top-of-the-line Altima SL trim was very luxurious, and the SV trim with cloth upholstery was also very nice. All of them are very quiet underway.
Combine headline-making fuel efficiency with a variety of features and creature comforts not generally found in non-luxury mid-size sedans, and the 2013 Altima, already shouldering its way into Nissan Maxima territory, makes a stylish, affordable and tempting choice for families working their way up the scale.
Nissan Altima competes with Volkswagen Passat, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion.
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 models are powered by the 184-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while Altima 3.5 models feature the 270-hp 3.5-liter V6. Both come with a continuously variable transmission.
Altima 2.5 ($21,500) comes standard with cloth upholstery, 6-way manual driver's seat, AM/FM/CD with 4 speakers, Bluetooth hands-free phone. Bluetooth Streaming Audio, speedometer, tachometer, coolant gauge, fuel level gauge w/ fuel door location, Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist display, power windows, power locks, dual remote power sideview mirrors, remote keyless entry, steering wheel cruise control, center console w/ armrest and power outlet, 4 cup holders, 4 bottle holders, 16-inch steel wheels, 215/60R16 tires, halogen headlights. Altima 2.5 S ($22,500) upgrades with 6-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers.
Altima 2.5 SV ($24,100) adds leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, 215/55R17 tires, speed-sensitive audio volume control, USB port with iPod, satellite radio, Pandora, Google POI Search, Hands-Free text messaging, rearview monitor, dual-zone climate control, rear heating/cooling vents, remote engine start. An optional Convenience Package for 2.5 SV ($1350) includes power moonroof, fog lights, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, manual folding sideview mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, front passenger window with one-touch auto up/down, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Homelink Universal Transceiver, compass, mood lamp, side cargo net. The SV Navigation Package ($590) includes the 7-inch color screen, turn-by-turn navigation integration into Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist display, steering wheel navigation system controls.
Altima 2.5 SL ($28,050) upgrades with leather seating, heated front seats. 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar, 2-way adjustable head restraints, Bose 9-speaker AM/FM/CD/Aux, compass, folding power sideview mirrors, Homelink Universal Transceiver, power moonroof, wood-tone trim, metallic texture trim, LED front map lights, mood lamp, side cargo net, fog lights, outside mirror LED turn signals, LED taillights and CHMSL. An optional SL Technology Package ($1090) features Nissan Navigation system with 7-inch color screen, turn-by-turn navigation integrated into Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist Display, steering wheel navigation system controls, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Obstacle Detection, Lane Departure Warning.
The V6-powered Altima 3.5 S ($25,360), 3.5 SV ($27,780), and 3.5 SL ($30,080) are equipped the same as the respective 2.5 models and offer the same option packages.
Safety features on all Altima models includes ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, all federally mandated airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, child seat anchors, LATCH child-seat system, power window lockout, child safety rear door locks, emergency inside trunk release, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, tire-pressure monitor, Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The 2013 Nissan Altima has a sleek, dynamic, cutting-edge stylishness that is decidedly imposing. The new Altima is in some way a class above its competitors. For instance, the 2013 Altima has the same wheelbase as the previous-generation model, but both its front and rear track are 1.4 in. wider, and its fenders are deeper. This gives it a muscular, sporting stance that sets it apart from some of the others.
The car features a blacked-out grille with a chrome surround, very a la mode, and a zoomie, striking headlight cluster. A short hood blends with a steeply canted windshield in what was once called cab forward styling. A pronounced character line runs high along the side of the cab towards the rear, but the Nissan stylists have avoided using multiple character lines and cluttering Altima's look, as some others do. The profile is clean and elegant. Chrome trim around the windows and bright, dressy 10-spoke wheels give the Altima a near-luxury glamour.
At the rear, a bold chrome bar, almost startling in its impact, rides above the ending of the side character lines at the bottom of the trunk. The trunk lid reveals a conveniently low lift-over height of only 26.9 inches, and there are dual chrome tailpipes, de rigeur these days, no matter what the engine.
Side mirrors with redundant turn-signal lights are a nice safety provision.
Overall, the Altima looks stylish, aggressive and sporting. In the upper level of trim packages, it looks more expensive than it is. Nicely done.
The 2013 Altima lineup offers a broad range of interior furnishing levels. The SL trim is positively elegant and richly equipped. In the SV, the interior is a step down from the top-end SL but still highly satisfactory.
The 2.5 SV we used for our test drive had fawn cloth upholstery. The white-on-black gauges were handsome, immediately legible, and were surrounded by excellent soft-touch dashboard padding. The tachometer displayed a 6600-rpm redline for the 2.5. We missed the paddle shifters, available only on the 3.5 models. But in the 2.5, intelligent circuitry and the CVT continuously variable transmission regulate engine speed automatically. The power driver's seat had 6-way adjustability, and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel presented the usual audio and cruise controls, plus controls for the navigation system. The Navigation system in our SV delivered good information via simple, effective graphics. A one-touch open/close moonroof with a manual sunscreen was included as part of the SV Convenience Package.
One point particularly worth mentioning about the Altima is its quietness. Considerable effort was made to rigidify the body structure and soundproof its panels. This contributes strongly to the car's class above impression, quietness being one sure hallmark of luxury cars. But the materials that silence cars also add weight. Nissan was nonetheless able to reduce the 2013 Altima's weight from that of the previous model by 79 pounds, no mean achievement.
Nissan's Zero-Gravity seats are designed to provide uniform support from pelvis to chest. The benefits of these seats are said to be felt on long motor trips. They seemed comfortable enough to us, but we didn't take a long enough trip to notice anything exciting.
More exciting is the new Altima's electronic connectivity packages. All models are furnished with Bluetooth hands-free phone systems and streaming audio. Also available is hands-free messaging assistant, Pandora integration, USB connection for iPod interface and satellite radio. The advantages of managing text messaging hands free are so enormous, we can't begin to say enough about them. You can reply with pre-set texts like "driving, can't text," "on my way," or a custom message. Invaluable.
And there's more. Advanced Drive-Assist Display, standard on every model, is located between the speedo and tachometer, a four-inch color display that is much easier for the driver to use than the console-mounted navigation monitor. It delivers mpg, audio information, trip computer, tire-pressure information, and importantly, turn-by-turn navigation.
Perhaps the most likable of the Altima's provisions is a fully automatic tire-pressure monitor that tells you exactly which tire is low, by how much it is low, then tells you when you are beginning to refill it, and gives you a little toot of the horn when you've reached the proper inflation! Goodbye tire gauge.
All in all, regardless of the trim level you choose, the 2013 Altima interior feels like anything but a skimpy car. And the higher trim models are positively lavish.
The 3.5-liter V6 Altima, with its 270 horsepower and sporty paddle shifters, can accelerate from zero to 60 mph, Nissan says, in 6.2 seconds. That's very quick for the class in our book and Nissan proudly notes it's fastest in class.
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, with 182 hard-pressed horsepower, is considerably slower. Nissan says the Altima 2.5 can perform 0-60 in just 7.14 seconds. We're skeptical. AutoWeek reported this feat took 8.0 seconds, and we think that's closer to reality. Of course, achieving 38 mpg, one necessarily must accept a bit of huffing and puffing, and with the 2.5, we got it. As the song says, it works hard for the money.
On the other hand, if you don't mind a bit of yowling from underneath the hood, or better yet, if you're not in a breathless hurry, as many hundreds of thousands of Altima drivers before you have not been, the 2.5 will be satisfactory. Not vigorous. Satisfactory.
And startlingly efficient. The secret of the Altima four-cylinder's thrift is a quantum leap in efficiency and reduced internal friction in its very unusual CVT continuously variable transmission. Nissan has fought long and hard to develop this transmission, and for a number of years, it delivered woozy forward progress that made you feel like you were being dragged behind a huge rubber band. But the potential of the CVT was always there, chiefly that when an engine reached its cruising speed, the transmission could drop the engine down to an extremely low engine speed and deliver stunning fuel mileage. The 2013 Altima is there. At 70 mph, with the help of its CVT, we saw the Altima's engine speed maintain an ultra-low 1650 rpm, barely a pulse, barely sipping gasoline. While the competition is loading up its invoices with the expense and complexities of hybrids, Nissan sneaked under the wire and beat them all.
In keeping with its upscale aspirations, the Altima's ride and highway behavior are suitably quiet and refined. All models of the new Altima have Active Understeer Control, a system which applies small amounts of braking to the inside front wheel to overcome the Altima's tendency to resist vigorous turning into a corner. Cornering poise is further aided by stabilizer bars front and rear and new ZF Sachs shock absorbers that provide sturdy body control. We weren't in driving circumstances where this hardware could be fully tested, though in forceful driving on normal roads, the car's turn-in and stability were good.
Similarly, the new Altima rear suspension is a fully redesigned multi-link system with firm bushings, providing solid lateral response. Overall, the Altima is a family sedan with little sporting character. It is assuredly a safe over-the-road package, but it lacks the agility and fun-to-drive spirit of a true sports sedan. But the active presence of understeer control, vehicle dynamic control (VDC) and traction control, each fully automatic and self-activating, combine to give this car the full degree of modern safety and security.
The four-wheel disc brakes, too, are equipped with ABS and electronic brake distribution, delivering minute degrees of braking control in slippery conditions that even the most skilled driver would be hard pressed to match. And when the rains come and the Altima's wipers are switched on, the headlights come on automatically, complying with laws in effect in many states.
The 2013 Nissan Altima is a social climber in all the right ways, more comfortable, attractive and better-equipped than its price suggests. It is also an extremely frugal fuel user, while still providing full five-seat family accommodation. We found the standard four-cylinder engine sluggish and the sedan offered only average dynamics and feedback on the road.
Ted West filed this report after his test drive of the Nissan Altima near Nashville, Tennessee.
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Cylinders | 4 |
Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
Fuel Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Horsepower @ Rpm | 182 @ 6000 |
Torque @ Rpm | 180 @ 4000 |
Valves | 16 |
Turning Radius | 36.100 ft. |
City Mpg. | 27 |
Highway Mpg. | 38 |
Fuel Capacity | 18.000 gal. |
Spare Tire | T135/90R16 |
Wheel Type | Steel w/ Wheel Covers |
Wheelbase | 109.300 in. |
Tire Wheel Size | P215/60R16 |
Rear Tire Wheel Size | P215/60R16 |
Seating | 5 |
Head Room | Front: 40.000 in., Rear: 37.100 in. |
Leg Room | Front: 45.000 in., Rear: 36.100 in. |
Shoulder Room | Front: 56.400 in., Rear: 56.400 in. |
Height | 57.900 in. |
Width | 72.000 in. |
Length | 191.500 in. |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs. |
Axle Ratio | 4.828:1 |
Towing Capacity | - TBD - |
Ground Clearance | - TBD - |
Payload | |
Truck Capacity | 15.400 cu. ft. |
Alarm System | Standard |
Child Locks | Standard |
Child Seat Anchor | Standard |
Engine Blocking | Standard |
Front Brakes | ABS, Disc |
Rear Brakes | ABS, Disc |
Driver Side Airbag | Yes |
Passenger Side Airbag | Yes |
Head Protection Airbag | Yes |
Rear Protection Airbag | No |
Side Impact Airbag | Yes |
Rating - Front Driver | 5 |
Rating - Front Passenger | 4 |
Rating - Front Side | 4 |
Rating - Rear Side | 5 |
Rating - Rollover | 4 |
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Jan 29 2012, 10:39 PM
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I've began a new original japanese series and I was hoping to turn it into a comic series. Here is the first page:
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Here is the main guy.
Soukei Shin (Main Character)
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For more information about Soukei Baku, please visit
Soukei Baku (Art & Literature)__||Traditional Japanese||
Also, feel free to comment. I'm always looking for criticism.
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The link for the blog has been updated. If you visited the blog and enjoyed reading the stories, then you will enjoy Episodes 9-10 that has just been posted. Also, if you enjoy reading the series and wish to keep updated join the blog through Google Connect. Post your comments on your favorite story and let's really get a fanbase going.
This thread will be bumped again everytime the blog has been updated.
For those who haven't visited the link but is curious about the series, here is the first written episode that ties in to the comic page that is in the original post:
Soukei Baku Episode 1: Last Bout
Through generations, countless brimstone has been shared amongst the
Amaretsu and the Makato clans.
The foundation of the Amaretsu has always favored honor.
Their mastery in Kenjutsu, forced into them the blood of the samurai.
Those gifted unto the Makato favored death.
They were trained under the ancient ninja. Built with quick response,
quiet stealth, and unbelievable speed.
What started it all? It began with just one battle...
"Takamori!" shouted Yhemae, third queen of the Amaretsu. She was the
wife of Takamori Amaretsu, king of the Amaretsu, and one of the greatest
Kenjutsu warriors known to history.
Facing the great Takamori was ninja assassin, Hsou-Saijin of the Makato.
Both men stood outside the presence of the Makato temple.
Located at the peak of a mud covered mountain.
The mud was the result of heavy rain that poured around them.
Takamori's loose, dark blue, samurai clothing was drenched with water and mud.
As well as Hsou-Saijin's, all black, tight, ninja uniform.
Each family utilized a different style with the same weapon.
The Amaretsu often held their katana with both hands. Their tactic of choice was
usually fueled with powerful sword strikes and blocks.
The Makato held their katanas with only their right hand in a reverse angle,
allowing for the length of their katana to scale up their back, the sharp end usually
pointing at the sky.
As both men narrowed their eyes into one another, Hsou briefly glanced
over at Yhemae. A quick smile appeared under his black mouth wrap.
Yhemae could feel his eyes burning into her very soul.
Before the final battle, Yhemae has always distrusted Hsou, but also
felt a sense of fear as well. She often consulted Takamori to never allow
Hsou within the borders of their temple...but he didn't listen.
Takamori thought the two families could come together as one...but soon he
realized that Yhemae had been right the entire time.
"You should listen to your wife." Hsou said with a smile.
Takamori rolled his eyes at Hsou. Especially after what he did to Yhemae.
She was half beaten when Takamori arrived. Her dress was cut all over...
more so around her breast area. Cuts ran across her chest, arms, and face.
It was clear Hsou wanted to do more to her than just kill her.
Yhemae sat on the mud covered ground, her back leaned against a statue of
Hirekuzo, heir to the Makato's fortune three hundred years before Hsou.
"Takamori! please..." whispered Yhemae.
Takamori growled and halted his wife from speaking any longer. He knew it
would do nothing but hurt her continously.
"Oi!" he paused for a bit and then continued..."Yhemae...you should not speak, or
you will upset your wounds! This will be over soon. I promise..."
Yhemae's eyes watered in on themselves, as her eyelashes fought to keep the
pouring rain from falling into her eyes.
Hsou smirked and sent his left foot flying forward until the bottom of his foot
hit the dirt. With his legs spread apart, he decided to use the leverage around
his left foot to keep his momentum as he launched himself in the wind.
His right hand kept his katana at bay behind his back as he tucked in his knees
close to his chest. Both arms wrapped around his legs, curling himself into a ball.
His body spun forward, converting into a rapid front flip like a cannon ball.
Takamori stood there waiting in his usual stance. Both legs spread a part, and his knees
slightly bent. The length of his sword stretched the dirt in front of him as the
very tip of the blade nearly touched the mud. A firm grip held tight on the hilt of the blade.
His eyes were closed, as Yhemae looked on in desperate anticipation...Once Hsou
was in range, Takamori rotated the katana while bringing his right foot around in front
of his left. His arms arched upward, as the sharp length of the blade aimed to cut
through Hsou's hurling body.
Hsou came out of his front flip in time for his feet to push down on Takamori's sword.
His weight was able to dig the sharp end of Takamori's katana deep inside the mud.
As Hsou came down, his right arm arched to the side, his wrist curled to the left,
and his sword came hurdling down on Takamori's left shoulder.
He aimed to finish Takamori, by driving his blade diagonally through the man's torso.
Yhemae yelped as she saw the immediate situation her husband was in.
As a last resort, Takamori decided to release his left hand that had been wrapped
around the hilt of his sword. He curled his wrist until his palm faced Hsou's
incoming forearm. As his hand wrapped around Hsou's arm, he was able to stop
the fatal blow. However, Takamori and Hsou stood there in a tight struggle. Both
men using the tension of their muscles to attempt to overpower one another.
Takamori fought to keep Hsou's sword at bay, while Hsou struggled to proceed
with his attack, using both hands to force his blade down. Hsou looked deep
in Takamori's eyes and saw defeat.
This put Hsou in a position of victory in morality. He could feel his opponent's soul
slowly draining from his body as his sword inched in closer toward his left collar bone.
"Erm...! The world can only carry one family at a time. The Amaretsu...are cowards!
Honor is only subject to man when he realizes that one day his death will come
sooner than expected! It is your last resort...However...the Makato never allow such
an easy way out...! We only subject ourselves to our ultimate goal...victory!"
Hsou pressed down harder on Takamori's grip. Takamori's knees almost gave out
from under him. Within seconds, his right knee was forced to find a spot on the
ground. Hsou's strength was exceeding his own. At this rate...he knew he was
defeated. His eyes began turning red, veins began popping out from his skin.
He greeted his teeth...
"Urrrgh...! Honor...is already a form of victory...! What you seek...lies within your
ambitions...! That is why...the Makato will never win!"
"Pest...! Utter peasants defines your family! You misconfigured one thing...This
situation is in my favor!" Hsou bantered back.
Hsou released his left hand from the hilt of his blade, curling all fingers into a fist
except both his middle and index. The tips of his fingers shot forward quickly
just above Takamori's adams apple. Hsou felt the infiltration dive pass the
flesh, hitting a nudge bone attached to the apple, which sent it flying to the back
of his throat. Takamori was forced to release his grip on Hsou's arm. He held his
neck as his body began tumbling to the ground.
His katana fell to the mud, while Hsou continued with his vicious strike.
The power of Hsou's blade sliced cleanly through Takamori's torso, two pieces
of Yhemae's husband lay before her. She yelled as she watched Hsou slowly
rise up to both feet. His eyes slowly looked over at Yhemae and knew his mission
had not been complete just yet. A wide grin appeared on his lips.
Yhemae's dress became stained with dirt and mud as she slowly crawled away
from Hsou. Being that her left leg was the most injured, she had no choice but
to crawl on her right side...which made it difficult for her left arm to help guide
her body away.
"...What have you done...?!" she screamed at Hsou.
Once Hsou was within range, his left hand reached down and grabbed a hand full
of her dark silky hair, and forcefully lifting her up by her bangs.
She hollered once her left leg was forced to straighten itself back out.
Hsou held her face close toward his lips as he bent down toward her. He kissed her
passionately, though she continously resisted. After he was finished, he slowly pulled
away from her lips and whispered...
"...Looks like your husband was right...it is my honor to end your family's legacy.
Victory is finally mine!"
With that, Hsou instantly drove his katana through Yhemae's heart. The steel
snapped the blood flowing to her heart and left a harsh river of blood spilling
from her chest. She died instantly.
Others of the Amaretsu families around the world heard of Takamori's defeat.
And even though the family lived on...Hsou made sure, that before the time of
his death...the Makato would always be a force to be feared.
Welcome...to Soukei Baku.
Thank you.
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Update ||2-03-12|| - The drawing phase of the first comic has been completed. Phase 2 has begun which will swing the comic into full inking/coloring production. The blog has also been updated with a news update link which will show all current updates.
On a personal note, I'am really excited about this!
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It's looking good; can't wait for the full inking/production bit.
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Feb 3 2012, 04:21 PM
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Thanks. Myself and a friend of mine were actually discussing why there isn't any backgrounds in the comic. We decided to exclude them from the first book precisely because it is a flashback and so we figured that leaving the background anonymous would have a sort of a flashback feeling. But I'm glad you like it. We're well on our way of finishing it and in the meantime I'm just waiting in anticipation for completing the second.
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Some things I can suggest right off the bat:
1. Watch your toning: I can see toning leaks.
2. Panels: You forgot to erase some lines
3. Text; Spacing needs a little more work and the font needs to be something easier to read than Poor Richard.
4. There is a lot of white space around the page.
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QUOTE (Hirei @ Feb 4 2012, 07:32 PM)
Some things I can suggest right off the bat:
1. Watch your toning: I can see toning leaks.
2. Panels: You forgot to erase some lines
3. Text; Spacing needs a little more work and the font needs to be something easier to read than Poor Richard.
4. There is a lot of white space around the page.
I see what you mean. Text especially because usually I use a protractor to create my panels; and the measure I usually go for is 150 to trace each vertical line on both sides of the page. That really pacts the images inside the panels closer together, which will leave no more room for text, so I'am surely going to start looking out for those. Maybe not in this comic book as I already have everything done in regards to sketching but thanks for pointing that out. The white spaces around the panels are going to be trimmed once the book is ready to be presented. The white space inside the panels, however, is something me and a couple of friends thought would be okay since this book is technically a flashback and since this is really our first go around at creating a comic with anime we felt it would be best to get the basics out of our style first before attempting to include backgrounds and such. But surely this will be carefully looked upon as we approach the second book.
Toning leaks...I have to be honest I don't exactly know what toning leaks are...=/
Unless you mean applying less emphasis on the shadows? I'll have to be filled in on that one.
No wait it took a while to register but yeah the toning leaks does look pretty bad around Soukei's design. I honestly wasn't paying close enough attention after I exported it. At the moment I'am using Manga Studio Debut 4 and the toning and such is something I still have to get around to, especially since this is really my first time using a drawing pad. Hopefully in time the experience will start to show itself and we'll be able to present better works of art for you guys.
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Are you using a mouse or a tablet? With a mouse it's going to be a lot harder to clean it looks like.
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We use a tablet. There were a few portions on some other comic pages where we used a mouse/polygonal lasso tool combo for some coloring but the majority were done with a tablet yeah.
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(Haven't been around lately) but I'm happy to see your working on a manga/comic! Well, your actually doing a lot, haha! That's a good thing, of course
Your character design is nice, yet are you studying tutorials at this time (if you could make for such)? I was also wondering what program you were using for your artwork.
Last but not least, the literature~ I'll be sure to comment on that as well as your writing is just as vital and great for the story. How far have you developed it?
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Thanks Nanashi. We use Manga Studio to ink and color the comics, but first we draw the panels and the scenes on paper ourselves before scanning them in. As of now, we've written well over ten literature episodes that can be found on the blog. The first ten covers the first season, the second is still begin worked on, but we're nearly finished with it as well. =]
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:21 am
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Suspence wrote:
It's hard to see the stopwatch with my eyes closed
When you put your foot down, open your eyes and look at the stopwatch?
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:24 pm
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oooooh this sounds fun will try when Im not at work.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:19 am
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right, eyes open 190 sec
right, eyes closed 44 sec
left, eyes open 107 sec
left, eyes closed 58 sec
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:54 pm
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R foot, eye open:
1 minute 31 seconds
L foot, eyes open:
37 seconds
L foot, eyes closed:
7 seconds
R foot, eyes closed:
6 seconds
My right ankle was definitely tired for the eyes closed attempt. Other than that, I think after the first R foot, eyes open, I started over thinking it!
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:37 pm
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I was extremely impressed with the amount of time Lepton was willing to put into this experiment until I remembered that the symbols for "minute" is only a single '. Now I'm only moderately impressed.
No shoes, no hopping, no holding.
left: 2:37
left blind: 0:31
right: 3:15
right blind: 0:33
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:59 pm
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My balance is pretty good. In all cases, I stopped because my muscles were becoming stiff. This is shoes off, without jumping.
Right foot, eyes closed: 90" (stopped because my ankle became sore)
Left foot, eyes closed: 105" (ditto)
Right foot, eyes open: 428"
Left foot, eyes open: 720"
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:59 am
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30.48 (centimeters, that is).
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:37 am
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Oh, so manipulating the data by excluding some candidates then?
Here's the data for Mrs. Zag. (She has been confined to a wheelchair for the last decade plus.)
left: 0
right with eyes closed: 0
right: 0
left with eyes closed: 0
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:28 am
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I had torn cartilage knee surgery last Friday, cannot partake in the experiment.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:01 am
Post subject: -8
I did it with shoes on, holding my other foot in the air. However, I did allow myself hopping. I did them in this order
left: 2:25
right with eyes closed: 27 sec
right: 2:49
left with eyes closed: 31 sec
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:10 pm
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I would be happy to do it as soon as you answer Suspence's questions. I feel like they are important.
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:41 pm
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left: 5:07. decided to log this experience.
right: 5:28. my iphone locked (i didnt fuss with it like first time) and it took me sometime to unlock it.
I stopped after reaching my goal but I felt i can do twice as much (from strength perspective).
blind. (also aimed for 5m or rather as long as i think 5 minutes are. in the first run it looked at the watch after 2.5m. I thought that at least 4 have passed).
left: 0:42. i started really bad. in this one i had to use my arms which i was not ready for (didnt need to in the first run). right from the start I jumped like mad (afraid to run into furniture) in a way i that could not recover from.
I lowered my expectation regarding 5m blind and started with raised arms. went to a roomier place
right: 2:36. on the third jumping fit i lost it
(I could not have done better with my left leg which is weaker.)
I am really not sure if the above is a lot or not but i had some practice in keeping balance in the past. Also tried keeping balance in water but I never tried measuring how long I can last
- look at something (stable
) that is in front of you. if you are holding/wearing a watch, raise your arm rather than look down.
- bend the knee a bit. if you start losing balance you can bend further to lower center of gravity
- its sometimes helpful to be proactive in movement. i.e. gently move the leg you are not balanced on in any direction and back. gently. the idea is that any imbalance is created because of us (unless you are in a windy place or in the water). if you consciously cause the imbalance you then can compensate for it. the down side is that it can be very tiring
- breathing. this can be tiring. keep calm
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:04 pm
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Left foot: 3.5 minutes
Right foot: 2 minutes
Left foot eyes closed: 8 seconds
Right foot eyes closed: 4 seconds
I'd love to eat your meatworld friends. Particularly bacon.
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:49 pm
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It's hard to see the stopwatch with my eyes closed.
Are there rules? Shoes on/off? What do I do with my other foot, can I put it on top of my foot on the floor?
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:41 pm
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Enquiring minds need to know. Specifically, my nephew needs to know. He's doing some school maths project about statistics or something and he's doing it about how long people can stand on one foot and he needs as many results as possible. I've asked all my meatworld friends, and now I turn to the GL. How long can you stand on one foot? Any results you could post would be a big help.
For the record, my results are:
Left foot: 2 minutes.
Right foot: 100 seconds.
Left foot eyes closed: 3 seconds.
Right foot eyes closed: 7 seconds.
So yeah, if you're bored and have nothing to do, why not try it out and see how long you can do it.
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Cellar/Tasting Notes "Dont' miss: An elegant and impressively layered nose features notes of lemon, lime, stone, floral and green apple aromas. The full-bodied flavors are concentrated, powerful and muscular with plenty of size and weight yet for all of the size, there is nary a trace of undue heaviness or..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A discreet lashing of wood sets off notably more refined, ripe and much spicier aromas of dark berries and cassis. The rich, mouth coating and powerful flavors possess relatively fine tannins though there is still a robust muscularity to the powerful, focused and superbly long finish... In a word,..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "There is also enough oak influence to notice though not enough to materially detract from the high-toned and overtly spicy red currant, cherry and plum suffused nose. There is a lovely minerality to the supple, forward and refined middle weight plus flavors that possess a wonderfully refined mouth..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2010 Corton Clos du Roi graces the palate with exquisite depth and sheer purity. Layers of seamless fruit emerge from this sublime, totally refined wine. De Montille used two-thirds whole clusters and 50% new oak barrels, but none of that stands out. It is the superb depth and purity of the..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2010 Clos des Lambrays is striking. Dark cherries, plums, wild berries, spices and licorice are woven together beautifully in this highly expressive, singular wine. A cool vein of minerality is a common thread as the wine continues to take shape in the glass. There is a beguiling, mysterious..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2010 Clos de Tart is still a work in progress, but this early tasting is fascinating. Layers of deep, dark fruit nearly jump from the glass in this exotic, full-bodied Clos de Tart. Crushed flowers, violets and spices develop over time as the wine gains its easy upper register. The tannins are..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Stunningly beautiful, the 2010 Le Montrachet (from Chassagne) boasts gorgeous aromatic nuance, beautifully delineated fruit and tons of energy. The exuberance of the fruit is nicely balanced by veins of intense underlying minerality ... In 2010, Le Montrachet is simply stunning. Wow." (Antonio..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A spicy, ripe, elegant and admirably pure nose offers up notes of anise, sandalwood and clove that add breadth to the floral, earth and stone-suffused aromas. There is the same superb breadth to the rich, intense and tension-filled full-bodied flavors that possess excellent power and drive on the..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This is completely different and trades elegance for notably more aromatic complexity as here the nose is impressively broad-ranging with its panoply of ripe orchard fruit, rose, lavender and white flower nuances coupled with notes of citrus peel, stone and spices. There is a discreet touch of..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained, cool and pure dark berry fruit and black cherry aromas to shine. Interestingly this is less overtly spicy as the Amoureuses at present though there is a genuinely gorgeous inner mouth..